Anaheim, CA
$475,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Anaheim, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$1,025,000
Branded pizza restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$195,000
CAR WASHES (2) La Jolla, Coronado-Business only, Spectacular locations
La Jolla, CA
$590,000
Easy Turn key established customer base restaurant
Stockton, CA
$74,999
40 Year Distribution Business To Federal, State Govt, And Healthcare
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Very Busy Dry Cleaners Agency and Low price
La Mirada, CA
$80,000
Coin Laundry and Delivery & Pickup in Haight-Ashbury District, SF
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Profitable Mediterranean Restaurant – Turnkey Setup
Redwood City, CA
$400,000
Garage Door Installation Maintenance & Repair Service
San Diego County, CA
$1,500,000
FranchisePainter1
Available in California
$70,000
Sushi and Asian Cuisine Franchise
Riverside County, CA
$319,000
2M+ Net Full-Service Laboratory, Great Employees, Contracts, Accounts
Orange County, CA
$4,500,000
"Profitable Massage Spa with High Traffic —Orange County"
$99,000
Orange, CA
San Jose CPA Firm for Sale
San Jose, CA
$775,000
Local Pool and Spa Construction Company
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $166,000
Kurt Okraski
M&A Business Advisors
Serving El Dorado 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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5 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale
Rialto, CA
$2,100,000
Franchise Quick Service Restaurant, Beer & Wine, Patio
Murrieta, CA
$99,000
Arco am/pm with rental income, including real property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cathedral City, CA
$8,350,000
Live Love Play - Indoor Playground
Glendale, CA
$200,000
Quick Service Mexican Restaurant with Patio, and Beers on tap
Menifee, CA
$249,000
FranchiseMr. Electric
Available Nationwide
$65,000
Very Well Established Family Restaurant In Great Santa Cruz Location
Santa Cruz, CA
$220,000
Established Thai Restaurant in Redondo Beach – Beer & Wine Incl.
Los Angeles County, CA
$320,000
Turnkey National Construction Platform | W/ Full Operations Team
$450,000
Camarillo, CA
ESTABLISHED NAIL SALON...a decade of Health Nail Beauty in LA, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
Thriving Salon Community in Coastal San Diego
La Jolla, CA
$129,000
Turnkey Japanese Hot Pot franchise - high gross 4.5 yelp
San Diego County, CA
$50,000
Licensed Preschool for Sale Orange County
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Restaurant for Sale - Near CSUN (Northridge university)
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Baking A Sweet Opportunity with Serious Profits — Not A Franchise!
North Hollywood, CA
$950,000
Profitable Chinese Restaurant,Prime Woodland Hills – 25+ Years in Biz
Woodland Hills, CA
$250,000
FranchiseMosquito Squad
Available in California
$50,000
Florist for sale on the Central Coast
Atascadero, CA
$25,000
Stunning 42+Seat Patio! Great Stylish Cafe with Upgrades
Alameda County, CA
$99,000
Well Established Hair Salon FOR SALE in the Heart of West Hills!
$55,000
Los Angeles, CA
Deep AI powered Platform for Data Discovery, Compliance and DSPM
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $100,000
One of a kind Health management with explosive Growth
Sacramento County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $9,000,000
FranchiseGranite Garage Floors
Available Nationwide
$50,000
14 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
$1,295,000
Popular & Profitable Breakfast Diner with Liquor License for Sale
Alameda, CA
$215,000
Auto Repair Shop in Escondido, CA
Escondido, CA
$50,000
Gym & fitness center
Beaumont, CA
$299,000
Busy center-full kitchen-sushi restaurant-41 license
National City, CA
$99,999
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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Prime Turnkey Cafe/Dessert Shop for Sale in North San Jose’s Top Plaza
San Jose, CA
$198,000
Hardware Store & Building Materials - Business & Real Estate
Fresno, CA
$1,645,000
Established Nationwide Telehealth Clinic – Fully Remote, Cash-Pay Mode
$75,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Downtown Hayward Turnkey Bubble Tea Shop
Hayward, CA
$188,000
Profitable Newark Bubble Tea Shop – Type 1 Hood + Low Rent
Newark, CA
$385,000
FranchiseUSA Ninja Challenge
Available Nationwide
$150,000
High-Traffic Sunnyvale Tea Shop - Type 1 Hood + Low Rent
Sunnyvale, CA
$288,000
Absentee Liquor Store: Yucaipa, California
Yucaipa, CA
$725,000
Property Management Business In No. Orange County 200 Doors
Orange County, CA
$245,000
Profitable sandwich franchise in Pittsburg
Pittsburg, CA
$275,000
Authentic Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant in Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA
$95,000
Well Established 6 - Bed Residential Care Facility (RCFE)
Anaheim, CA
$1,400,000
Booming Vending Machine Business | Semi-Absentee & Lucrative
San Diego, CA
$169,000
Experienced High-End Pool Contractor
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,315,000
Cafe-bakery with Hood type one for sale
San Francisco, CA
$145,000
FranchiseThe Learning Experience
Available in California
$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.
