San Francisco County, CA
$5,495,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Upscale Fitness & Wellness Studio with Advanced Health Services
Exotic Car Rental Business! (Already Revenuing)
Claremont, CA
$260,000
Established Aircraft Parts Distributor with Major Airline Accounts
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,900,000
Auto Service & Tire Shop
Marin County, CA
$150,000
Ventura County's Premiere Restaurant/Wine Bar
Ventura County, CA
$499,000
Owner Operator San Diego Home Cleaning Business
San Diego, CA
$99,000
Turnkey Caterer, Restaurant, Onsite Catering Space - All in one!
Santa Barbara County, CA
$1,100,000
Fast Gourmet Sandwich Shop Near El Paseo in Palm Desert
Palm Desert, CA
$299,000
Established 2009 – Successful Downtown Culver City Restaurant & Bar
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,350,000
Smoke, Tobacco, Cigar, Accessories Store
Torrance, CA
$45,000
Luxury Residential Design Studio Serving Elite Clients
San Francisco County, CA
$575,000
Liquor Store with Real Estate for Sale in Stanislaus County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stanislaus County, CA
$1,300,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA
Hayward, CA
$925,000
Profitable and Established Water and Herbs Store
$135,000
Los Angeles, CA
Subway Restaurant in Burbank LA
Burbank, CA
$150,000
(4) Profitable Facial Spa Units For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$4,500,000
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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Turnkey Custom Picture Framing Shop
Ventura County, CA
$95,000
Valet Dry Cleaners Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
$699,000
Best Corner location W/ a water fountain on the Patio type 47 Liquor
Pleasanton, CA
$388,000
Top Rated San Diego HVAC Business for Sale
San Diego, CA
$2,000,000
Home Health Care, Est 2007, Easy transferrable,
Burbank, CA
$285,000
Home Health Agency for Sale – ACHC Accredited and Fully Licensed
Chatsworth, CA
$545,000
Vending Machines - Latest Tech - Passive & Great Margins
San Diego, CA
$170,000
Naturopathic Medicine & Ayurvedic Clinic
California
$890,000
FIRESALE! $299,999 Turn-Key Restaurant on Higuera St. BubbleGum Alley!
$299,995
San Luis Obispo, CA
Thai Restaurant For Sale North Hills Calif.
North Hills, CA
$90,000
Very Profitable Cafe Shop
Riverside, CA
$190,000
Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer, 30+ Years – Real Estate Available
Orange County, CA
$13,900,000
SoCal High End Cabinet Business with Golf Simulator Contracts
Los Angeles County, CA
$899,900
Established Christmas Lighting Business – 20+ Years, Torrance, CA
Torrance, CA
$25,000
Outdoor Water Sports
Stanton, CA
$250,000
3 Fedex Linehaul Unassigned Team Runs - PRICE REDUCED
Sacramento, CA
$695,000
New, new, new in highly dense Los Angeles location
Los Angeles, CA
$1,150,000
Profitable Restaurant w/Beer & Wine
Santa Barbara County, CA
$559,356
Profitable gas station - Easy Operation
Union City, CA
$750,000
Profitable RF/Microwave Coaxial Connector Business with Inventory
$2,000,000
West Covina, CA
Stylish Breakfast Cafe for Sale | $275,000
Alameda County, CA
$275,000
High Profit, Fully Operational Flight School Academy
Orange County, CA
$5,650,000
Turnkey Cat & Dog Grooming Spa — New Build-Out, 925 SF, Easy Lease
Milpitas, CA
$98,888
Fully operational Metal Finishing Business
Santa Clara, CA
$1,300,000
Two Established & Profitable Central Coast Restaurants
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$899,000
Chico's Popular and Established PARK AVENUE PUB is For Sale!
Chico, CA
$300,000
GREAT OPPORTUNITY to Own a Healthy Cereal Food Products Company!
Sonoma County, CA
$750,000
Restaurant with Type 47 Liquor License For Sale in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$179,000
Jordan Berry
Laundromat Resource
Serving Orange County, CA
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Edible Arrangements - Perfect for Owner Operators
San Joaquin County, CA
$264,000
Design-Build Home Remodeling Firm SF Bay Area, 10% Annual Growth
Contra Costa County, CA
$3,950,000
Plumbing & Rooter Company
$700,000
Redwood City, CA
Spinal Implant Company for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,750,000
Turn Key Restaurant in the busy plaza
Contra Costa County, CA
$69,000
High-Margin Pressure & Roof Washing Business – $130K SDE | 5-Star Yelp
Coronado, CA
$150,000
Boba tea and snack shop for sale in Cupertino with full kitchen
Cupertino, CA
$278,000
Absentee run Ramen restaurant for sale in SF edge of Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
$160,000
Denny's Restaurant Business opportunity for Sale in Coalinga, CA
Coalinga, CA
$199,000
VERY PROFITABLE Market/Liquor, No. CA, $650,000 + Inv.
Mendocino County, CA
$650,000
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.
