Santa Cruz County, CA
$167,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Neighborhood Pub in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Established Flooring Retailer
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
Absentee-Run Dry Cleaner for Sale in Union City, CA!
Union City, CA
$349,000
Established Flooring Retailer
Santa Clara County, CA
$250,000
Established Flooring Retailer
Santa Clara County, CA
$500,000
Profitable Septic Installation & Repair Business
Escondido, CA
$495,000
Tile & Stone Fabrication and Install Est 1994,YTD July +19% revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,626,000
Neighborhood Pub 48 License For Sale
Orange County, CA
$247,000
Longtime Family Owned Wig Business-Inventory Included!
Daly City, CA
$35,000
Pho Restaurant
Huntington Beach, CA
$195,000
Market with beer and wine license for sale in stanton
Stanton, CA
$140,000
Local favorite known for authentic classic food and its beer
San Mateo County, CA
$395,000
Profitable Sewing & Apparel Contract Manufacturer
San Diego, CA
$8,000,000
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Dixon, CA
$150,000
Dixon, CA
Coin Operated Laundry Main Street In Plaza
Van Nuys, CA
$349,000
Bakersfield Pizza Nets $136,000 yr. SBA $60,000 Down Rent $1,368/month
Bakersfield, CA
$375,000
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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Tamales/Salsa manufacturing, distribution & store
Sacramento, CA
$270,000
Machine Shop | Auto Engine Rebuilding | Commercial Land & Building
Colton, CA
$277,000
Tamales/Salsa manufacturing, distribution & store
Sacramento, CA
$270,000
Smoke Shop, High Vol, Monthly Net $15k Avg.
Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
Baby resale store for sale
Santee, CA
$90,000
Well established Home Health Care with Palliative care license as well
Glendale, CA
$220,000
Price $125,000 + Inv ($50k)very Depressed Store But Good Potential
Norco, CA
$125,000
Profitable Travel Agency with Global Reach for Sale!
Encino, CA
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Manteca, CA
$150,000
Manteca, CA
Asian Restaurant For Sale - Price Reduced
San Diego County, CA
$59,000
Last-Mile Delivery Business with Multi-Terminal Operations - Sister Co
California
$1,370,000
Last-Mile Delivery Business with Multi-Terminal Operations
California
$3,938,000
Established Fast Food Franchise
Fresno, CA
$220,000
Carpet Cleaning Business
Fresno, CA
$300,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Omak, WA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Omak, CA
$75,000
Established Dog Training Franchise, Deeply discounted for quick sale
San Diego County, CA
$280,000
Profitable Power Equipment Retail & Service
California
$895,000
Established Auto Body Shop Franchise with Two Locations in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$4,650,000
Established Solar & Battery Installations Business In-House Installers
California
$1,495,000
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Palm Springs, CA
$150,000
Palm Springs, CA
License Agreement-Mobile Brake Service
Los Angeles County, CA
$39,500
Motivated Seller! Mexican Restaurant – Great Reviews & Untapped Potent
Gilroy, CA
$180,000
Hair Studio in Prime Location – Huge Revenue Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Michoacan Style -Ice Cream & Paletas Shop- Excellent Location & Sales
El Monte, CA
$75,000
Best of The Best Nightclub Spots in West Hollywood
West Hollywood, CA
$2,000,000
Monterey Park restaurant for sale
Monterey Park, CA
$49,000
Temple City Restaurant for sale
Temple City, CA
$179,000
Anaheim Restaurant for sale
Anaheim, CA
$218,000
Stan Cortland
CURB
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
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Monterey Park restaurant for sale
Monterey Park, CA
$249,000
Unique Dual Locations Business Opportunity
San Jose, CA
$1,000,000
Your Dream Wine Bar & Store or Tasting Room Downtown With Kitchen
$80,000
San Luis Obispo, CA
Unique Dual Locations Business Opportunity
San Francisco, CA
$1,000,000
Beautifully Designed LA Restaurant for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Private Vocational School
Woodland Hills, CA
$8,900,000
Tasteful Decor 1,500sf Restaurant, Beer/Wine, Must See!
Tustin, CA
$225,000
A approximately 500 SF fully equipped restaurant in the Food Court
Lincoln Heights, CA
$15,000
Open 1,500sf Chinese Restaurant, Very Busy Corner Location
Rowland Heights, CA
$178,000
Pizza & Sports Bar, can be converted type 41 license SELLER MAY CARRY
Pleasanton, CA
$228,888
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.
