Oxnard, CA
$115,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Ventura Maintenance Business
Iconic, Vibrant Breakfast & Lunch Spot with Heavy Foot traffic
Montebello, CA
$299,000
Popular Poke Restaurant Open 5 days Lunch Only
Los Angeles County, CA
$140,000
Women's Fitness Business Makes $90k!
San Jose, CA
$180,000
Profitable Clothing & Tailoring Store
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Paternity and Court-Ordered DNA Testing Business – Nationwide Clients
Sacramento County, CA
$400,000
Established Auto Repair Shop – South OC – Great Reputation & Goodwill
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$320,000
Popular Mexican Restaurant – High Margins, Proven Model, Great Lease
Santa Ana, CA
$219,000
4 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Marietta, GA - Vehicle Financing
Marietta, CA
$1,275,000
Premier CNC Water Sports MFG & Technology Business
California
$350,000
**Sale Pending** Great Multi-County Pest Control Business
Thousand Oaks, CA
$1,300,000
Private Mailbox Rental/Printing/Shipping Center
Orange County, CA
$80,000
$60M+ Large Clinical Laboratory – Full Robotic Automation
California
$75,000,000
Mercury Magnetics Inc
$2,000,000
California
Established Family-Friendly Mexican Restaurant
San Bernardino County, CA
$149,000
Floral Business
San Mateo County, CA
$2,200,000
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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Grocery with Liquor Store
Contra Costa County, CA
$599,000
Absentee run beauty salon for sale in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
$150,000
Centrally Located Kitchen Opportunity
San Diego, CA
$49,000
Established Commercial Construction Company
Carlsbad, CA
$2,200,000
Attractive Retail T Shirt Store & Custom Print Shop
Escondido, CA
$75,000
Iphone, iPad Repair for sale
Walnut Creek, CA
$375,000
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Gifting & Dessert Business for Sale!
Carlsbad, CA
$210,000
Highly Rated Brand | Website & Amazon | 2024 SDE $170,000
$150,000
Van Nuys, CA
Charming Italian restaurant/Pizzeria with Beer & Wine Strong sales
Los Angeles County, CA
$899,000
Los Angeles CPA Firm for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Profitable Accessibility Consulting Firm
California
$399,000
Established Southern California Sign Company Looking for a Successor
Costa Mesa, CA
$975,000
Online Sports Uniform Sales, Huge Potential
San Joaquin County, CA
$175,000
Well Established HVAC and Plumbing Firm
San Bernardino County, CA
$5,000,000
Highly Profitable Restaurant Fronting the Harbor
Marina Del Rey, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
Fully Built-Out Indian Restaurant
Santa Rosa, CA
$120,000
Hospice with VA Contract & 15–20 Census
Norco, CA
$1,200,000
Profitable Electrician Company - Absentee Owner
Los Angeles County, CA
$164,967
Commercial Landscaping Company For Sale
$120,000
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Well-known Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice - Private Pay
Orange County, CA
$270,000
Authentic Italian Deli & Market for Sale
California
$449,000
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Installer Company
Orange County, CA
$2,000,000
Profitable Popcorn Dessert Specialty Food Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Successful Thai Restaurant on Huntington Beach's Main Thoroughfare
Huntington Beach, CA
$239,000
Established Chinese Restaurant for Sell. Beer/Wine.
Orange, CA
$590,000
Peninsula Favorite - $3MM sales - 11 years on the Lease
San Mateo County, CA
$398,000
Best in boba tea. interior floral decorations, catering to grab and go
San Leandro, CA
$59,900
Ian Lashley
TLG Business Broker
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Are you looking to sell your business? Are you considering buying a business? You may currently own a business and would like to acquire another one within the same industry. I can assist you with all of this in an effective, friendly and honest way. My clients appreciate my dedicated work ethic and hands on mediation skills.
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G3kids in UTC LA jolla CA MALL for sale 80k revenues month
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Own a Prime Sandwich Franchise in Agoura Hills!
Agoura Hills, CA
$169,000
TURN-KEY Cafe Asset Sale With Type I & II Hood In Pasadena
$125,000
Pasadena, CA
Young Dimsum (Adelanto)
Adelanto, CA
$39,999
Simi Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$67,200
Cerritos SPA business for sale
Cerritos, CA
$65,000
San Gabriel Photo Studio for Sale
San Gabriel, CA
$16,000
Anaheim Restaurant for Sale
Anaheim, CA
$180,000
Alhambra business for sale
Alhambra, CA
$299,000
El Monte restaurant for sale
South El Monte, CA
$69,000
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.
