Upland, CA
$450,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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SoCal Hospice with Wide GSA – $450K
Market Sushi
Marina Del Rey, CA
$65,000
Allstate Agency, Elite Status- Great Loss Ratio 47% Retention 90%
Alameda, CA
$1,100,000
Market sushi
Norco, CA
$87,000
Profitable Deli Grass Valley | Ready to Go | Live the Dream
Nevada City, CA
$179,000
Liquor Store & Restaurant
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
Gateway to a Thriving Food Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$75,000
High volume restaurant
Bakersfield, CA
$175,000
Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena, CA
$150,000
Successful Gross of $ 3million Casualty Lines Allstate Agency 10 years
Carson, CA
$640,000
Smoke Shop for Sale!
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Thriving Medical Spa for Sale – Prime Beverly Hills Location
Beverly Hills, CA
$1,100,000
Established Newark Restaurant with 21 ft. Hood & Type 41 License
Newark, CA
$148,000
Luxury Car Dealership (Coastal Orange County)
$5,900,000
Westminster, CA
Fully Loaded Brand New Sports Bar & Grill - TYPE 47 License
Jurupa Valley, CA
$610,000
QSR Franchise for Sale in Downtown LA
Los Angeles, CA
$59,000
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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Thriving Mobile & Brick-and-Mortar Dog Grooming
California
$250,000
Profitable Bakery & Event Space for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$250,000
Restaurant/outdoor kids playground
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Indoor Playground business for sale
Murrieta, CA
$200,000
Super Long Time Corner Grocery Store-Full Spirits Sales!
San Francisco, CA
$239,000
Unique Mail Box Rental and Shipping in South Gate
South Gate, CA
$1,250,000
Beach City, Automotive Repair, Adjusted profit $196,662, Retirement
Orange County, CA
$449,000
Premier Automotive Training Business in Los Angeles for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Family owned Plumbing Business for sale
$100,000
Simi Valley, CA
High-Volume Well-Established Great Clips Torrance, CA - Plaza Mayor!
Torrance, CA
$219,000
Great Wash/Dry/Fold opportunity in the South Bay -IN ESCROW
Los Angeles County, CA
$465,000
Korean Fried Chicken Franchise - Absentee Run
California
$380,000
"Vallejo" popular full service restaurant w/ cheap rent!
Vallejo, CA
$249,000
Franchise Fitness Center - Established Brand
San Diego County, CA
$50,000
Established Hair salon for sale in Downtown Hayward
Hayward, CA
$120,000
Authentic European Bakery – A Recipe for Profit
Pacific Grove, CA
$400,000
Established Auto Tire Shop in HIGH Traffic Area in San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$290,000
Asian Restaurant with Hood, Walk-in Cooler & Walk-in Freezer
Mission Viejo, CA
$59,000
Woodland Hills Bakery
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Well Established Ice Supply Business with Land and Building For Sale
$1,400,000
Compton, CA
Fast Seafood Restaurant
Pasadena, CA
$109,000
Auto Registration Service - Established for 38 years!
Lemon Grove, CA
$400,000
Market & Restaurant
Sacramento County, CA
$160,000
Home Health Care Agency in Excellent Standing – For Sale!!!
Sun Valley, CA
$175,000
Pediatric Therapy, Semi-Absentee, $366K SDE, Seller Financing
San Diego, CA
$1,210,000
Adult Day Health Care Center with property near FWY 405
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,900,000
Semi Absentee Food Service Distributor For Sale
San Diego, CA
$200,000
YOGURTLAND, NEWLY BUILT, FLAGSHIP STORE, BEACH AREA
Los Angeles County, CA
$969,000
Leslie Haro
City Street
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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European Market & Café – With ABC 21 Liquor License
Alameda County, CA
$200,000
Motorcycle Repair Shop – A Trusted Name Since 2000
San Francisco County, CA
$500,000
Well established jewelry store at great location for sale.
$249,000
Roseville, CA
20 Year Established LA Fashion District Apparel Manufacturer
Los Angeles, CA
$1,095,000
Beautifully Built-Out Salon Business for Sale
Pleasanton, CA
$150,000
Market Sushi
Thousand Oaks, CA
$55,000
Highly Reputable Metal Fabrication Co. For Sale
California
$1,155,000
Turnkey Cafe in Van Nuys!
Van Nuys, CA
$110,000
Money-Making, Cash Cow Car Dealership Business is for sale.
Valley Glen, CA
$389,000
Scalable IT & Telecom Services Business
California
$995,000
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.
