Merced, CA
$225,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Profitable Smoke Shop for Sale - Prime Location & Loyal Customer Base
Beer Wine & Conv. Store (Ukiah)
Ukiah, CA
$99,000
High profit margin jewelry and repair shop
Alameda County, CA
$49,900
Semi Absentee Owner Pizza Restaurant - Seller Financing
Sacramento County, CA
$249,000
Gas Station w/ Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$3,500,000
Liquor Store $150,000 Net Profit
San Francisco County, CA
$499,000
Great Taste Of Mexican Tequila Distribution And Wholesale For Sale
Rialto, CA
$860,000
Established Eye Lash Salon with Newer Equip. in Rancho Bernardo
San Diego County, CA
$85,000
Mobil Gas Station and Shop Business only
Los Angeles, CA
$999,000
Pizza Restaurant
El Dorado County, CA
$150,000
Auto Repair Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$350,000
Established Auto Repair Shop
South Gate, CA
$149,000
Family owned sushi restaurant for sale in SF Russian Hill
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Semi Absentee Passive Business Model Salon Suites,
Anaheim, CA
$850,000
Motorcycle Sales, Service and Customizations! (17989)
California
$2,100,000
Fast-Growing Franchise Pizza Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location in S
San Jose, CA
$255,000
Matt Coletta, LCBB, LCBI, M&AMI
M&A Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and Lower Middle Market M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions with multiple offices throughout California, Nevada and Texas. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses and related real estate in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Health Care, Medical Practices, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal-makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries designation issued by the International Business Broker Association, the M&A Master Intermediary designation issued by M&A Source, and the Certified Business Brokers designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time-consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands-on” approach by the Advisor and expertise in various fields including exit planning, analyzing financial statements, valuation, managing due diligence, negotiations, financing, sale or lease of real estate and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions.
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Coveted East Sacramento Restaurant for Sale. Over $1.3million in Rev
Sacramento, CA
$298,000
Leading provider of indoor and outdoor lighting solutions
Valencia, CA
$950,000
Motivated Seller! Boba Tea Shop for Sale in Sunnyvale!
Sunnyvale, CA
$88,000
Automotive Paint Supplier
San Mateo County, CA
$900,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes, San Jose CA
San Jose, CA
$1,035,000
Turnkey Dog Daycare & Boarding – Owner-Operator Ideal
Alameda County, CA
$199,950
Franchise cabinet refinishing Net income $147,000-Low warehouse rent
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
FIRE SALE! Charming Dessert Cafe on Main Road
Los Angeles County, CA
$75,000
"Millbrae" Restaurant Business along El Camino Real!
Millbrae, CA
$245,000
Japanese restaurant with sushi boat for sale in Rocklin plaza
Rocklin, CA
$100,000
42 Yr old Animal Hospital near Cerritos - Norwalk area
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Established Snack Bar at LA Kings Icetown - Riverside
Riverside, CA
$70,000
Seafood in West Covina
West Covina, CA
$150,000
Ramen & Other Food in Valencia
Valencia, CA
$275,000
Over 6,000sf Lobster House, 120 Seatings, 3 Vip Rooms, Beer/Wine
Rowland Heights, CA
$200,000
Latino Restaurant with Type 47 and CUP for Live Music
Buena Park, CA
$399,000
Premier Event & Party Rental Company – Nearly $4M in Assets Included
Riverside County, CA
$1,500,000
Asian Fusion with Sushi Restaurant(B&W)
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
SaaS Company in Event Planning
California
Not Disclosed
Sushi & Teriyaki restaurant
Mission Viejo, CA
$140,000
Market | Hot Spot | Short Hrs | Reduced to $69K | LA
Los Angeles, CA
$69,000
Equipment Manufacturing - Drying Systems
Los Angeles County, CA
$5,500,000
Home Health Care Agency-Active and Contracted
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
ASSET SALE w/ Renters: Salon: Lash, Brow, Facial, Massage
San Diego County, CA
$45,000
Home Health Agency- Older than 5 years, with Census
La Canada Flintridge, CA
$630,000
Profitable dry cleaner in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$500,000
Liquor Store
Monterey County, CA
$200,000
Riverside County Manufacturer of Proprietary Bulldozer Parts
Riverside County, CA
$875,000
Gary Walswick
KW COMMERCIAL
Serving Orange County, CA
KW COMMERCIAL is a Division of Keller Williams International, the recognized leader in the Real Estate Estate Industry, with almost 180,000 Agents around the world. The Commercial Division is a network of over 2,000 Commercial Real Estate Professionals, strategically placed in key Market Centers around the country. Capitalizing on it's " Local Touch & Global Reach", KW COMMERCIAL delivers a full spectrum of CRE Services, driven by the Client's needs and the highest level of market exposure.
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Fusion Japanese/Mexican Bistro for Sale in Colton California
Colton, CA
$100,000
Dry Cleaners in San Francisco for Sale!
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
"Pleasanton" Restaurant Business located in a Shopping Mall!
Pleasanton, CA
$159,000
Absentee run Burmese restaurant for sale in SF south of market
San Francisco, CA
$138,000
Profitable Fast Food Restaurant
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$199,000
Branded Boba shop for sale in Downtown Dublin
Dublin, CA
$150,000
Buy or Sell a Business in California
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.
