Garden Grove, CA
$375,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Reputable Sign Company with Steady Growth and Expanding Profits
"San Francisco" Busy Restaurant Business in Polk St!
San Francisco, CA
$145,000
Est. 40 year Tax, Accounting, and Payroll Practice $1,500,000 Revenue
Anaheim, CA
$1,875,000
Highly Profitable Medical Spa - Semi-Absentee Owner
Santa Clara County, CA
$998,500
Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Contra Costa County, CA
$400,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Palm Springs, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palm Springs, CA
$850,000
Alforon Mediterranean / Lebanese Cuisine For Sale
San Diego, CA
$550,000
Visa & Passport Expediting – Repeat Corporate Clients – Seller Fin.
San Diego, CA
$395,000
Bubble Tea Store Located in Popular Food Centric Retail Center
Davis, CA
$200,000
Long-Established Dry-Cleanin Business in High-Traffic Center
Oceanside, CA
$59,000
FranchiseOutdoor Lighting Perspectives
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Mom's Kitchen - Restaurant - Auburn, CA
Auburn, CA
$99,000
Farmers Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
$499,000
Top 10 Crypto News Media Brand | Global Syndication | $6.5M Revenue
$16,000,000
California
Established & Much Loved Pet Sitting Service!
San Diego, CA
$79,900
Turnkey Go Karting Business
Sonoma County, CA
$1,500,000
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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Mediterranean Restaurant
Temecula, CA
$399,000
Fully Established Smoke Shop
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Indoor Playground & Café – Turnkey Luv 2 Play Franchise – Riverside, C
Riverside, CA
$500,000
Bar & Grill-Prime Downtown Long Beach Location
Long Beach, CA
$274,000
Nursing Home with Property near PCH
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$16,000,000
FranchiseOne Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
Available in California
$150,000
High-Visibility Stand-Alone Restaurant
Santa Rosa, CA
$175,000
Well Established Hand Carwash With Lube Shop For Sale
Downey, CA
$2,500,000
Wholesale Food Business For Sale Strong Financials&growth Potential
$1,950,000
Huntington Beach, CA
One-of-a-Kind Auto Body Shop in Greater El Monte, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$4,990,000
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Hayward, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Hayward, CA
$2,125,000
Turnkey Coffee & Brunch Café in Prime Orange Location
Orange, CA
$225,000
Wienerschnitzel restaurant for Sale
Tulare County, CA
$149,000
Online Egg & Chick Sales
Shasta County, CA
$35,000
Well Established Specialty Plumbing Contractor
Monterey County, CA
$1,290,000
Thriving Cage-Free Dog Daycare & Boarding with Recurring Revenue
San Diego, CA
$199,999
FranchiseBlue Moon Estate Sales
Available in California
$60,000
SBA Qualified American Restaurant – 10% Down with Strong Sales
Yolo County, CA
$160,000
Asian Restaurant with Hood, Walk-in Cooler & Walk-in Freezer
Mission Viejo, CA
$59,000
Turnkey Boutique Winery & Fortress-Like Safe Haven Estate in Calif.
$800,000
Yokuts Valley, CA
Restaurant next to Angels Stadium of Anaheim & Honda Center
Anaheim, CA
$98,000
Pho Vietnamese restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
$160,000
FranchiseMr. Rooter
Available Nationwide
$100,000
“Pedone’s Pizza & Italian” Restaurant located near Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach, CA
$219,000
Coffee Shop & Bakery for Sale – Prime Location in Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
$390,000
Huntington Beach - Restaurant located on Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA
$49,000
South Orange County - Beach Town- Mediterranean restaurant
Orange County, CA
$195,000
6.4+/- Acre Licensed Cannabis Farm on 800 Acres in Humboldt County
Honeydew, CA
$5,995,000
Jema Edwards
Jem Advisory Solutions
Serving San Diego County, CA
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Established Home Health Care Agency – Fully Licensed & Ready to Bill
Los Angeles, CA
$155,000
Rancho Santa Fe Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$56,250
Turnkey Seafood Boil Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles County
$850,000
Carson, CA
La Quinta Pool Service Route for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$13,000
Lucrative & Busy Dry Cleaners
Roseville, CA
$185,000
FranchiseCommission Express
Available Nationwide
$150,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Arcadia CA
Arcadia, CA
$795,000
Monterey Bay Established Restaurant/Bar with Long Term Lease
Monterey County, CA
$495,000
Established Profitable Personal & Promotional Products Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$549,000
High-Energy Boutique Group Fitness Studio w/Strong Community Following
Sonoma County, CA
$240,000
Water Heater Installation, Repair, & Maintenance Company
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $309,000
Profitable Fast Casual Restaurant for Sale-Fully Absentee
National City, CA
$149,000
Branded Gas Station with Car Wash + Beer/Wine License
Irwindale, CA
$2,200,000
Leading Framing and Drywall Company
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $150,000
Profitable – Well Established, Home Care Business in Santa Rosa
California
$850,000
FranchisePillar To Post Home Inspectors
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.
