Fairfield, CA
$1,224,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA
Well established Pizza Company, with 11 locations
Los Angeles County, CA
$999,500
9 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA
South San Francisco, CA
$1,179,000
Market at Valley Area, L.A. county
North Hollywood, CA
$330,000
Established Auto Service Business in Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
$429,000
Subway for sale
El Monte, CA
$99,000
Chicken Broasted TAKE OUT ONLY!! High NET !!! / LOW RENT !!!
Bellflower, CA
$129,000
Medical Technology Marketing Research & Consulting Company
California
Cash Flow: $150,000
Truck Stop, Wholesale Fuel Distributor with C-Store & Residence
California
$349,000
Specialty Retail Franchise Resale – Coastal San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$200,000
FranchisePet Evolution
Available Nationwide
$175,000
Famous Pizza Shop For Sale!
North Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Full Service Construction Design-Build Firm
California
$1,800,000
Online Kids Toys Store 3k Profit Projections
$103,990
Fresno County, CA
Boutique Yoga Studio in a Prime Los Angeles Location
Los Angeles County, CA
$129,000
Men’s Women’s Clothing Manufacturing Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$139,000
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 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 Merger and Acquisition 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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Restaurant for sale
Union City, CA
$150,000
Clean Juice Franchise Agoura Hills, CA - Twin Oaks Shopping Center!
Agoura Hills, CA
$119,000
Coffee Bar Business For Sale Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
$249,000
Feel the Beat in Downtown S.J.’s High-Energy Hotspot / Nightlife Vibes
San Jose, CA
$1,888,888
Lucrative Established Landscaping Business For Sale!
Kelseyville, CA
$250,000
FranchiseMatco Tools
Available in California
$10,000
Clean Hospice For Sale (Zero Cap)
Los Angeles County, CA
$389,000
Fonda don cuco
La Verne, CA
$159,000
Burbank Outpatient Surgical Center
$699,000
Burbank, CA
PRICE REDUCE! Turn-Key Boba & More in Livermore's Springtown District!
Livermore, CA
$29,000
Tutoring in Modesto, CA
Modesto, CA
$45,000
High-End Los Gatos Hair Salon For Sale
Los Gatos, CA
$125,000
Preschool Center - Well Established and Profitable
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,195,000
Full-Service Restaurant & Bar With Type 47 License
Sonoma County, CA
$355,000
Delicious Vietnamese Fusion Wagyu Beef and seafood
Artesia, CA
$450,000
Established Smoke Shop!
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
FranchiseMoe's Southwest Grill
Available Nationwide
$300,000
“Rare LA Restaurant Takeover 1,000 SF on Pico Blvd $75K w/ Beer
Los Angeles, CA
$75,000
Turn Your Pizza Passion into Profits – Pizza Guys Franchise for Sale
Merced, CA
$435,000
Profit Making Franchisee Sale Pending
$449,000
San Clemente, CA
Motorcycle Repair Shop
California
Cash Flow: $60,875
Turnkey Casual Ramen & Asian Fusion
Ventura County, CA
$120,000
FranchiseHome Matters
Available in California
$50,000
Pressure Washing Cleaning Service
San Diego County, CA
$220,000
Specialty Retailer of Hot Tubs, Swim Spas, Fireplaces & Stoves
California
$1,550,000
Specialized Sheet Metal Manufacturer
Los Angeles, CA
Cash Flow: $1,862,000
Beach Hut Deli Great Opportunity
Cameron Park, CA
$220,000
Well Established Technology Retail/Repair and Services Business
Santa Clara County, CA
$475,000
James Liao
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Selling a profitable car hauling business
Los Angeles, CA
$190,000
Pet Grooming Business for Sale in Prime Torrance Location
Torrance, CA
$160,000
Turnkey Specialty Retail & Salon - Asking Wholesale Value of Retail
$149,730
Chico, CA
Sustainable Wholesale Trade Pet Product Business With Strong Brand
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Award Winning Cafe & Artisinal Bakery in the North Bay
Sonoma County, CA
$267,000
FranchiseBlueFrog Plumbing & Drain
Available in California
$100,000
Busy established plumbing company Malibu
Malibu, CA
$250,000
Donut Franchise business for sale in Concord plaza
Concord, CA
$178,000
Commercial Electrical & Lighting, Service & Repair Corp.
Orange County, CA
$4,200,000
Downtown Lotus
Coloma, CA
$100,000
Westlake Village High End Dry Cleaners
Westlake Village, CA
$350,000
Asian Concept Prime Location Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$300,000
Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use
Daly City, CA
$99,000
Absentee run Korean fried chicken restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$220,000
RC3 Appliance Repair
Santa Rosa, CA
$75,000
FranchiseStretchMed
Available in California
$50,000
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.
