Glendale, CA
$170,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Medicare Certified Home Health Care
Vending Location For Sale
Thousand Oaks, CA
$23,500
California Central Coast Multi-Practice Law Firm for Sale
Morro Bay, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $500,000
Restaurant and Full Bar with Large Patio in Sebastopol for Sale
Sebastopol, CA
$495,000
Santa Ana – Orange County CA Mission Tortilla Route for Sale
Santa Ana, CA
$130,000
Market Sushi
Gardena, CA
$30,000
Preschool Business For Sale Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, CA
$800,000
Retail Business Opportunity – Prime El Centro Location with Establish
El Centro, CA
$1,200,000
Established hair salon:7 stations, staffed, and open 6 days a week
Los Angeles County, CA
$59,999
Vending machine at location for sale 11 total combo snacks and drinks
Van Nuys, CA
$99,999
Boba tea and Desserts shop for sale in San Jose near Costco
San Jose, CA
$168,000
Quick Service Restaurant in a beautiful Historical Orange Circle
Orange, CA
$250,000
For Sale: Liquor Store - 50% DOWN REQUIRED
Sacramento, CA
$1,699,000
Skincare Haus
$100,000
Glendale, CA
For Sale: Liquor Store - Busy Location, Lotto And ATM
Antioch, CA
$1,599,000
Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland - Alameda County
Oakland, CA
$135,000
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.
Contact me
For Sale: Liquor Store - Lockeford
Lockeford, CA
$1,000,000
Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant Newport Beach/ short hrs
Newport Beach, CA
$725,000
Turnkey Auto Body Paint Supply Business
San Mateo County, CA
$749,000
Cell Phone Accessories E-commerce Wholesaler - 99% RPR, B2B, Scalable
Los Angeles County, CA
$1
Liquor Store – Alameda County
Alameda County, CA
$339,999
Commercial Electric Company-Sonoma County
Sonoma County, CA
$1,300,000
California Legal Document Assistance
Long Beach, CA
$125,000
Premium Burger Restaurant $300K
Yuba City, CA
$300,000
3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Rialto, CA
$1,095,000
Bloomington, CA
Turnkey Medical Spa for Sale – Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA
$125,000
High-Margin Tobacco and Vape Store-Fully Stocked and Operational
Downey, CA
$80,000
35 years established sushi restaurant for sale in SF Inner Sunset
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Popular Restaurant in Down Town Marin
San Rafael, CA
$299,000
2 Location Long Beach Area Coffee Concept & Café
Long Beach, CA
$575,000
Location! Turnkey Chiropractic Med Spa Center for Sale
Palm Desert, CA
$425,000
Pizza Shop Best Long Beach Location Manager Run Hi Volume
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
Busy Pizza Shop Costa Mesa Manager Run Draft Beer
Costa Mesa, CA
$350,000
Near UC Campus a Franchise Boba Location
Berkeley, CA
$125,000
Franchise Boba Location near UC Campus
Berkeley, CA
$125,000
Established Sandblasting and Powder Coating Business
$200,000
San Diego County, CA
Full-Scope Food Brand and Distribution Platform
Orange County, CA
$2,895,000
Auto Repair & Body Shop
Alameda County, CA
$149,000
Turnkey Tasting Room, Rooftop Bar and Short Term Rental Unit!
Murphys, CA
$229,000
Own a Recession-Proof Plumbing & Home Svc Franchise – Los Angeles, CA
Pasadena, CA
$275,000
Auto repair shop
Downey, CA
$149,000
Established Meal Prep and Catering Business, Personal Chef
Sacramento County, CA
$300,000
Kids indoor playground business for sale
Fontana, CA
$400,000
ATM Route - Strong Cash Flow
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,152,000
Jordan Berry
Laundromat Resource
Serving Orange County, CA
Contact me
Profitable Event Space + Plant Rental Business + (optional) Plant Shop
San Jose, CA
$15,000
Solo Medical Practice for Sale
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$500,000
Thriving Restaurant Business for Sale Turnkey & Profitable!
$550,000
Monterey, CA
Unique nail salon
Newport Beach, CA
$320,000
Turnkey Flooring, Tile & Home Design Business in the Coachella Valley
Palm Springs, CA
$1,725,000
Successful Massage Practice
San Francisco, CA
$499,000
Spa, Salon, Nails, Facials, Hair, +++
Santa Monica, CA
$110,000
Full service Italian Restaurant with Beer & Wine
San Diego County, CA
$225,000
High Profit Supermarket For Sale In Kern County
Kern County, CA
$1,300,000
High Volume 3 Gas Stations Package Deal @Tulare County
Tulare County, CA
$5,950,000
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
|
Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
|
Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
|
Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
|
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
|
Profit Margin |
23% |
|
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
|
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
|
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
|
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.
