Orange County, CA
$225,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Mobile Physical Therapy Practice with Excellent Profit Margin
Selling a profitable car hauling business
Los Angeles, CA
$190,000
Unique Massage Service in K-Town
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Established Los Angeles Auto Body Shop, Independent, Strong Reputation
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,500,000
Asian Fusion Restaurant – Operates Without Owner / Alcohol License
Garden Grove, CA
$339,000
"#1 Google-Ranked Gun Shop in Visalia - Fully Turn-Key Opportunity"
Tulare County, CA
$374,999
(Semi Absentee) Residential Cleaning Business
Santa Clarita, CA
$80,000
Highly Profitable Well Established Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream store
Culver City, CA
$550,000
Downtown Lotus
Coloma, CA
$100,000
Westlake Village High End Dry Cleaners, Agency Only Cleaners
Westlake Village, CA
$250,000
Laundromat in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
$455,000
6675 Front St, Forestville - Fully Equipped Restaurant
Forestville, CA
$129,000
Renowned Dermatology Practice
Encinitas, CA
$1,400,000
Bober Tea & Coffee, Mochi Dough, MOMO EggDrop in Roseville, California
$275,000
Roseville, CA
NEW PRICE! Smog Test Only Shop in Coriona - Busy location
Corona, CA
$35,000
Drive-thru Burgers Corner Location Priced to Sell
Los Angeles, CA
$195,000
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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Juice Bar Franchise - 100% Emp Run - Beach Adjacent - Torrance Area
Los Angeles County, CA
$300,000
Paths to Spicy
Temple City, CA
$200,000
Multi-Location Dental Group in Northern California (#2152)
California
Not Disclosed
Established 5-Operatory Dental Practice,Turnkey, Main Street Location
Turlock, CA
$429,000
Mobile Ice Cream Cart & Event Business – SoCal
San Bernardino County, CA
$75,000
National Franchise Fitness Center in Sonoma County CA
Sonoma County, CA
$825,000
Grocery Merchant Wholesaler
California
Not Disclosed
TK Cafe – Coffee, Boba, Deli Sandwich, Rice Bowls, Ice Cream, Dessert
Burbank, CA
$69,000
Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
$30,000
San Bernardino, CA
Turn-Key Restaurant / Banquet Hall / Venue / Prime Brand Blvd
Glendale, CA
$499,000
Boba Shop for Sale
Roseville, CA
$60,000
Bakery Kitchen, Hood, Deck Ovens, Bread/Cakes/Boba— with CA Lottery
Rosemead, CA
$99,000
Award-Winning Spirits Brand w RARE CRT-Certified Tequila & Mezcal
Orange County, CA
$2,500,000
Nature and Play based preschool with real estate option
El Dorado County, CA
$300,000
Thai restaurant for sale in Downtown Vallejo
Vallejo, CA
$150,000
High-Cash-Flow Turnkey Vietnamese Kitchen with Proprietary Recipes
Sacramento, CA
$500,000
Successful Pediatric Practice near Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$650,800
Chinese restaurant at a great location and high sales
Fremont, CA
$280,000
Mediterranean Restaurant!
Chatsworth, CA
$320,000
A Passive Toy Vending Machine That Makes $54,000/Year in the U.S.?!
$30,000
Ontario, CA
Step Into a Successful Vitality Bowls with No Startup Hassle
Santa Clara County, CA
$119,970
Highly Profitable Indian Grocery Market
Newark, CA
$499,000
Established Full-Service Event Design and Production Company
Santa Cruz County, CA
$975,000
Highly Profitable Ice Cream Franchise – Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
$380,000
Profitable Commercial Printing Company – 30+ Years – SBA Pre-Qualified
Sonoma County, CA
$325,000
Absentee owner, Prime High-Traffic Salon – 11 Stations
Alameda County, CA
$99,000
30-Year Established Asian Supermarket
Los Angeles County, CA
$649,000
Popular Chinese Restaurant in Busy Shopping Center
Norwalk, CA
$175,000
Gary Khachatrian
Lyonsgate Realty California
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Business Broker You Can Trust !!!
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Established Fitness & Pilates Operation
Placer County, CA
$660,000
Established Fitness & Pilates Operation - Semi absentee
Placer County, CA
$660,000
$8,000/ NET Monthly! Established-Live Monitoring- MUST HAVE LICENSE!
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Multi-Service Wellness Studio – $50K+ SDE – Semi-Absentee
Riverside, CA
$175,000
High-Volume Denny’s in Prime Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,200,000
Beautiful restaurant in the heart of Berkeley,near campus only $85,000
Alameda County, CA
$85,000
Home Services - 40% Repeat/Recurring Rev - Seller Financing - 234K SDE
Los Angeles County, CA
$894,000
Multi-Modality Fitness Studio with Cafe Concept - Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$1,100,000
25+ Year Thriving General Contracting Company in Southern California
California
$6,100,000
Price Reduced to $299K – SBA Eligible – Owner Operator
Orange County, CA
$299,000
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.
