Glendora, CA
$350,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Prime Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of Glendora Village!
Established Automotive Repair Shop
Auburn, CA
$130,000
Turn key ice cream/boba/ smoothie business
Tehachapi, CA
$45,000
Turnkey Bakery & Coffee Shop – High Profit, Prime OC Loc
Fountain Valley, CA
$303,000
*Home Health Care Agency * FOR SALE
Los Angeles, CA
$210,000
Established, profitable money making liquor store...
Torrance, CA
$425,000
Profitable Online Tech-Driven Licensing & Compliance Business
Ventura County, CA
$1,425,000
"Fremont" Fully-equipped Café Restaurant located in Shopping Plaza!
Fremont, CA
$188,000
Poke Restaurant - Reliable And Experienced Staff
Compton, CA
$245,000
Turnkey Medical Light Therapy Clinic – Drug-Free, Insurance-Covered
Calabasas, CA
$65,000
RARE Guard Service Business Well Est. Offices/Retail
Irvine, CA
$1,165,000
Physical Therapy Practice – Coastal San Diego County, CA
San Diego County, CA
$275,000
Established HVAC Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Susanville, CA
$1,024,000
Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
SALE PENDING-A Very Profitable Crane Servicing and Repair Company!
San Francisco County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,463,000
Specialty Products Manufacturer and Distributor
California
$2,000,000
Katrina Loftin, CBI MAMI
M&A Business Advisors
Serving Sacramento 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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B2B Signs and Print Franchise in Bay Area, CA - PRICE REDUCED!
Napa County, CA
$775,000
Rare Opportunity: Established Supermarket for Sale in Prime Location
Sacramento, CA
$350,000
High-End Wellness & Aesthetic Medspa with 10,000+ Clients
Beverly Hills, CA
$1,410,000
Established Health Café with Loyal Local Customer Base
El Dorado County, CA
$212,500
Easy Turn key established customer base restaurant
Stockton, CA
$55,000
Urgent Care - Staff Run - Affluent area
Orange County, CA
$5,499,000
Liquor, Grocery & Commercial Kitchen- 4,300 Sq Ft, 120 & 99 Corridor
San Joaquin County, CA
$529,900
Autopilot Storage Business For Sale - Absentee Owner
San Rafael, CA
$750,000
Turnkey Orange County Residential Property Management Business
$1,999,000
Orange County, CA
Chinese restaurant is located in a prime location
Newark, CA
$156,000
Profitable Breakfast Concept in Prime Los Angeles Area Location
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
Turn-Key Boba Tea & Coffee in Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
$69,000
Price Reduction! High-Revenue Major Fast Food Franchise In Prime La
Los Angeles, CA
$208,000
Turnkey Restaurant in Prime San Francisco Location
San Francisco, CA
$330,000
Dispensary
Merced County, CA
$500,000
Cafe
Stanislaus County, CA
$70,000
Indian Grocery Store for Sale
Stanislaus County, CA
$250,000
Mechanic Shop For Sale
Valley Glen, CA
$50,000
Gift Shop & Gallery - Absentee Owner - Includes $160K of Inventory
Ventura County, CA
$300,000
Online Home Furniture & Decor Store 3k Profit
$75,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Glass and Mirror Products and Repair Services
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $604,000
Historical Sign Mfr - LA Cty - Growth Potential Thousands of Customers
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
Restaurant in prime San Francisco location
San Francisco, CA
$395,000
Market Sushi
Riverside, CA
$55,000
Exciting opportunity to acquire three RCFEs
Lake Balboa, CA
$400,000
Scenic Backings Rentals- Production Industry
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,850,000
Turnkey Sandwich Franchise – High-Traffic San Diego Location
San Diego, CA
$149,000
Hospice Care & Home Health Care Agencies Combo-Profitable-Operatinal
Temecula, CA
$999,000
Bob Crandall
BC Business Brokers, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
I have brokered sales of businesses and commercial real estate for over 30 years. I also specialize in commercial real estate leases, having brokered over 500 transactions.
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Established Swimming Pool Routes for sale in So. California
Upland, CA
$280,000
Turn-key Dance/Fitness/Yoga/Pilates Studio – Full Buildout for $29k
Sacramento, CA
$29,999
Online Kids Toys Store 3k Profit Projections
$103,990
Fresno County, CA
Franchise Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Placer County
Placer County, CA
$379,000
Established Aviation Part 145 Repair Station in Southern CA
El Cajon, CA
$1,200,000
Beauty Supply, Boutique & Salon, Community Presence, Educated Staff
Yolo County, CA
$50,000
Turnkey Mexican Restaurant-35+Years of Success-prime Location!
Los Angeles County, CA
$149,000
Reputable, Established HVAC & Refrigeration Business
Sacramento County, CA
$800,000
16 Year Old Water, Fire, and Mold Damage Service
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,900,000
Successful Elegant Real Estate Staging Company
Orange County, CA
$600,000
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.
