Napa County, CA
$899,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Long Standing Napa County Fast-Casual Restaurant – $2.3M Revenue
Former Tea/Boba Shop Available
Fountain Valley, CA
$449,000
Profitable Gourmet Snack Business | Turnkey Opportunity
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
A breakfast restaurant with a patio, it can convert.
Cupertino, CA
$185,000
Established multi-location Pilates studios (4 units) - Staff in place
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,500,000
Japanese Restaurant & Bar near Long Beach Airport
Long Beach, CA
$2,500,000
Turn-Key Car Wash | Business & Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Citrus Heights, CA
$2,300,000
Established Chinese Restaurant for Sell. Beer/Wine.
Orange, CA
$590,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Fairfield, CA
$1,700,000
21 FedEx Ground Routes - San Diego, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
San Diego, CA
$2,350,000
FranchiseArchadeck Outdoor Living
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Ornamental and Custom Metal Fabrication Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $515,000
Restaurant Business For Sale in Los Angeles County
Alhambra, CA
$80,000
Highly profitable laundromat portfolio
$2,400,000
San Jose, CA
Gas Station and Conv. Store with Property
Redding, CA
$1,800,000
Gas Station and Mart with Property (Redding)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redding, CA
$1,950,000
Katrina Loftin, CBI MAMI
M&A Business Advisors
Serving Sacramento County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Retail, Health Care, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. We use proprietary methods and advanced technology to better serve our clients and accomplish their objectives. 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 (CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Lifetime Certified Business Intermediaries (L-CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) designation issued by M&A Source, the Certified Business Brokers (CBB) designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers and the BBP – Industry Expert designation. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Our Advisors are actively involved as industry association Presidents, industry association Board Members, industry association Committee Chairs, industry association Instructors as well as contributors to industry publications. 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 along with expertise in a wide range of fields such as finance, accounting, commercial leases, understanding contracts and industry dynamics, managing due diligence, negotiations, preparing contracts 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. Please refer to our website and contact one of our Advisors near you for a complimentary consultation.
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Confidential Acquisition Opportunity – High-End Wellness Studio
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
ACHC-Accredited Hospice Agency – Los Angeles County (South Bay)
Harbor City, CA
$400,000
Gas Station, W/ Real Property & 3-Bedroom House & Large Commercial Lot
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Calaveras County, CA
$3,600,000
Established Brewery/Taproom/Resaturant
Sonoma County, CA
$490,000
Precision Plating Company
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $200,000
FranchiseExit Factor
Available in California
$60,000
Long Established Profitable Takeout Pizza! Simple Operations! 50k Down
Concord, CA
$149,000
Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE) for Sale - Riverside, CA
Riverside, CA
$155,000
[$500K Price Reduction!] Established Auto Repair Shop with Real Estate
$2,800,000
Signal Hill, CA
Shoe Repair Shop
Contra Costa County, CA
$95,000
Pride of Ownership manufacturing Molds for all consumer industries
Riverside County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $170,000
Italian restaurant/Pizzeria with a full bar, Patio, great lease terms
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$375,000
Custom Paper Cup & To-Go Packaging Manufacturing Business
Orange County, CA
$275,000
Custom Outdoor Lighting Contractor - $234K SDE - Seller Financing
California
$894,000
CENTRAL VALLEY CA HOME REMODELING CONTRACTOR WITH SHOWROOM
California
$5,360,000
Middlle Libby Boutique - One Sweet Clothing & Accessories Store!
Redding, CA
$60,000
FranchiseMister Sparky Electric
Available in California
$150,000
Construction/Exclusive Distributer of Italian Rivedil Decor Paints
Glendale, CA
$999,999
Leading Profitable Commercial Plumbing Contractor
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,950,000
Home health agency for sale
$220,000
Glendale, CA
Thai restaurant with Beer and Wine License
Oxnard, CA
$120,000
Unleash Your Fitness Empire in the Prime Glendale-Burbank Location
Glendale, CA
$94,500
FranchiseGYMGUYZ
Available in California
$50,000
Growing and Well-Established Electrical Contracting Business
San Jose, CA
$12,000,000
Established Merchant Services Company- Profitable & Scalable Business
Marina Del Rey, CA
$3,300,000
Popular Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Shop – Profitable & Well-Established
San Diego, CA
$220,000
Korean BBQ AYCE - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$850,000
Mexican Grocery
Los Angeles County, CA
$300,000
Larry G. Featherston: Broker
Select Commercial Group
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Nevada and California, Commercial and Business investment opportunities represent a complex and competitive component of the business sales and acquisition marketplace. It is a specialty that demands professional experience and extensive knowledge. Designated CIN members must meet the high service standards of the CENTURY 21 System and are required to complete an extensive Certified Commercial Investment Training Program.
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Coin Laundromat in Oxnard
Ventura, CA
$405,500
Coin Laundromat in Fullerton, CA
Fullerton, CA
$525,000
CEO Life - An Exclusive Club for Leaders.
$500,000
San Diego, CA
Castro Valley CPA Firm for Sale
Castro Valley, CA
$235,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Jose, CA - Vehicle Financing
San Jose, CA
$1,275,000
FranchisePaul Davis Restoration
Available in California
$500,000
30 FedEx Ground Routes - Lancaster, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palmdale, CA
$1,975,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Lancaster, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palmdale, CA
$575,000
Trusted Graphics Provider for Newsrooms & Broadcast Media
San Diego County, CA
$4,095,000
Non emergency medical transportation
Van Nuys, CA
$210,000
Dry Cleaners
Placer County, CA
$185,000
Farmers Agency For Sale
Daly City, CA
$525,000
Bar & Restaurant For Sale Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$305,000
Established Bootcamp Gym with potential for growth!
Rialto, CA
$75,000
DTLA Fashion District Apparel Design-Manufacturing
Los Angeles, CA
$629,000
FranchiseHeaven's Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
Available in California
$40,000
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.
