Anaheim, CA
$225,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Liquor Store in Anaheim
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Burbank CA
Sun Valley, CA
$1,650,000
Central California Logistics-REAL ESTATE AVAILABLE
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $400,000
Night club w/ full Liquor #47 lic & full kitchen for Sale in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
$600,000
Liquor Store - 12 Years in Business - Retiring - Koreatown, Los Angles
Los Angeles, CA
$269,000
Liquor, 12 Yrs Biz, Retire, Korea Town, LA.
Vermont, CA
$269,000
Premier Electrical Contracting Business in LA with Unique Specialties
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,500,000
Veterinary Hospital, AAHA , Northern Coast of California
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $500,000
Prominent Water Tank Business
San Luis Obispo, CA
$1,500,000
“Turn Key” Well Equipped, Restaurant in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$188,000
Fresh Juice & Smoothies in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
$210,000
Tiny Homes on Wheels or Pad CA approved
Princeton, CA
$299,000
Beautiful Rental Salon , Laguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel, CA
$35,000
Large Rental Turnkey salon in Affluent Beach city , Full service,
Seal Beach, CA
$120,000
Dental Practice with Building for Sale - Temple City, CA
Temple City, CA
$1,275,000
Profitable Nail Salon Amazing Location in Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
$100,000
Greg Carpenter
Horizon M&A Advisors
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
When it is time to sell your business, what is important to you? Of course,getting the best price and terms, but also confidentiality, professional management of the process, avoiding risks by thorough preparation, selling to the buyer who will most likely succeed in growing the business, preserving the legacy of the business you have established, and more, are probably important to you. At Horizon M&A Advisors, we focus on putting your interestes first. Our experienced agents have sold hundreds of businesses. Several have owned businesses or have had careers as professional advisors in accounting, tax, and consulting. We have held management positions in public companies and private companies to lead teams of marketing, sales, manufacturing and other functions. We will understand your business and prioritize your requirements. Horizon M&A Advisors serves sellers of middle market businesses with revenues of $5 million to $100 million and sellers of smaller businesses that are suitable for addon acquisitions by larger firms. We serve institutional buyers including public companies, private equity and privately held companies. We specialize in manufacturing (especially precision sheetmetal and machining), building maintenance services and contracting service businesses such as HVAC, Plumbing, etc., but we are generalists and are capable of selling any type of business. We have sold everything from software, high-tech testing and contract manufacturing to service and distribution businesses. We have substantial research resources that enable us to study any industry quickly.
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Price Reduce! Environmentally Safe Dry Cleaners in San Rafael For SALE
San Rafael, CA
$149,000
Restaurant w Beer & Wine - Walk to USC -
Los Angeles, CA
$369,000
Preschool business for sale in Richmond, CA
Richmond, CA
$450,000
"San Francisco" North Beach Restaurant Opportunity along Broadway!
San Francisco, CA
$325,000
Market with the meat in Chino
Chino, CA
$1,270,000
Bar & Grill with Entertainment type 47 ABC License
Orange County, CA
$1,250,000
Profitable Residential Smart Home Integration/ Audio Visual Co.
Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
Great Flower Shop With up Side in The Heart of OC
Orange County, CA
$149,000
Profitable Body Shop with Property in Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
$449,000
Powder Coating & Metal Fabrication in Pacific Region for Sale
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $600,000
Grocery/Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$1,900,000
Thriving Hand Therapy Clinic for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$600,000
Well Established Guns and Ammo Store
Barstow, CA
$150,000
The Mustard Seed, Profitable, Long-Established Restaurant
Davis, CA
$495,000
Retail Pharmacy in San Fernando Valley Since 1984 Proven | Profitable
San Fernando, CA
$1,950,000
Pool Service and Repair - San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$525,000
Fireplace & Chimney Sales, Service, and Installation/Restoration
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $201,000
ATTN HEALTH ADVOCATES: Superfoods to Bring Health & Wellness
Mountain View, CA
$200,000
HIgh Volume Pizza & Pubs wiht Real Estae
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$1,900,000
Highly Profitable Multi Unit Urgent Care Centers in greater LA (2)
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,150,000
Taste Of Korea
Northridge, CA
$69,000
Long-Standing San Francisco Diner in Bustling Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
Cabinetry Company With Great Customer Reputation For Sale
San Martin, CA
$550,000
Remarkable Restaurant/Bar/Event Space in Downtown Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$200,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale
Arcadia, CA
$143,000
South Bay "48" Bar No Restrictions R. E. For Sale
Redondo Beach, CA
$1,800,000
Top Patio Dining Destination! Profitable Business with Strong Goodwill
Oakland, CA
$370,000
East Bay Landscape Company for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$175,000
Bob Crandall
BC Business Brokers, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
I have brokered sales of businesses and commercial real estate for over 30 years. I also specialize in commercial real estate leases, having brokered over 500 transactions.
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Franchise burger restaurant.
Monrovia, CA
$159,000
Specialty Compounding Pharmacy (Sterile & Non-Sterile) Monterey Co. CA
Salinas, CA
$4,000,000
Waba Grill Teriyaki
Los Angeles, CA
$349,000
Custom Acrylic Plastic Manufacturing Business California
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,100,000
JUICE IT UP FRANCHISE - ESTABLISHED SINCE 2014
Riverside County, CA
$340,000
Chinese Restaurant - can be converted (Milpitas)
Milpitas, CA
$160,000
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.
