Murrieta, CA
$109,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Sushi Kiosk - STATER BROS Grocery Store, High Net 7K Monthly AVG.
Successful Sign Design and Printing Business For Sale
Placer County, CA
$300,000
Ventura County Home Health – 30 Census
Simi Valley, CA
$899,000
Grocery & Specialty Market – Stanislaus County
Modesto, CA
$130,000
Cash Flowing Liquor Store in Prime Traffic Corridor | Alameda County
Alameda County, CA
$349,999
Turnkey Liquor Store in a Busy Area - San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
$330,999
DRY CLEANERS, $600K+ Annually, $160K+ Profit-No. CA
Santa Rosa, CA
$495,000
Nursery Garden Center in Murphys,CA
Murphys, CA
$199,000
Established Lash Extension Business – 10 Years – Turnkey Operation
Alameda, CA
$15,000
Exceptional turnkey cannabis cultivation facility
Antioch, CA
$2,400,000
Eagle Rock
Los Angeles, CA
$57,000
Axe throwing venue for sale
West Covina, CA
$20,000
Licensed Medicare Certified and JC Accredited HHA
Ventura County, CA
Cash Flow: $250,000
Established Neoprene Drinkware Product Line for Strategic Integration
$25,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Local Packing and Shipping Business Since 1983
Shasta County, CA
$185,000
Well-Established Landscape Business for Sale – Great Reputation
Elk Grove, CA
$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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Autopilot Storage Business For Sale - Absentee Owner
San Rafael, CA
$850,000
Profitable Noodle Restaurant-Great location
Sunnyvale, CA
$330,000
Soil & Fertilizer Manufacturer
California
$5,000,000
Jimboy’s Tacos Restaurant in Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova, CA
$165,000
San Bernardino County, Successful Restaurant, Bar & Large Patio
Chino, CA
$595,000
Profitable Small Animal Vet. Hospital
Hollister, CA
$1,000,000
Florist for sale on the Central Coast
Atascadero, CA
$40,000
High-Margin Marine Service Business – Untapped Territory & Scalable
San Diego, CA
$150,000
B2B Robotics Franchise w National Accounts!
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
Well-Established Hot Pot Restaurant for Sale – Rowland Heights
City Of Industry, CA
$350,000
Pizza Franchise - Beer & Wine - Very Attractive - High Gross High Net
Riverside County, CA
$995,000
Mexican Restaurants with Real Estate - Two Units - High Gross High Net
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, CA
$10,000,000
Long Estabished, Renowned BBQ Restaurant
Riverside County, CA
$395,900
Trabuco General Store for Sale same owner 11 years
Trabuco Canyon, CA
$349,000
A Profitable Indian Restaurant
Fremont, CA
$350,000
Flower Shop In Santa Clarita!
Santa Clarita, CA
$120,000
Beer and Wine Market in Anaheim for Sale
Anaheim, CA
$170,000
Turnkey Jobs Platform | CA Market | High Margins
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Market Sushi in Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
$28,000
Fully equipped with great traffic count
$110,000
Norwalk, CA
Funk Zone Corner Location!!
Santa Barbara, CA
$299,000
Chocolato Business!
Glendale, CA
$59,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - Hayward, CA - Vehicle Financing
Hayward, CA
$1,250,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Boise, ID - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Boise, CA
$600,000
Established Dry Cleaning Business for Sale – Palmdale, CA
Palmdale, CA
$150,000
17 FedEx Ground Routes - Spokane, WA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Spokane, CA
$1,200,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Spokane, WA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Spokane, CA
$550,000
Turnkey Preschool with Real Estate | 122-License | Major Upside
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ontario, CA
$2,850,000
Stan Cortland
CURB
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
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Growing and Well-Established Electrical Contracting Business
San Jose, CA
$12,000,000
Established Merchant Services Company- Profitable & Scalable Business
Marina Del Rey, CA
$3,300,000
Electric Motorcycle Dealer
$150,000
Costa Mesa, CA
Cypress Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
$52,000
El Dorado Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$48,000
Customer Service Software Company
California
$1,500,000
Award-Winning Silicon Valley Restaurant & Bar; $2 million Sales
San Mateo County, CA
$350,000
Great Franchise Opportunity For A Well Known Brand
Fullerton, CA
$1,300,000
Professionally Managed Highly Profitable Indoor Grow & Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
$9,995,000
Subway restaurant for sale
West Covina, CA
$275,000
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.
