California
$1,500,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Customer Service Software Company
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
Sushi Restaurant
Indio, CA
$150,000
Profitable Mobile Car Care Business for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Successful Olive Oil Farm and Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Templeton, CA
$2,150,000
Long-Established, Highly Regarded Restaurant with Live Entertainment
San Diego County, CA
$535,000
Balloon & Party Supply Distributer
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
37 year old profitable Retail Pharmacy in Sherman Oaks/Valley Village
Valley Village, CA
$185,000
Well Established Welding Shop
Vernon, CA
$350,000
High-Volume Asian Grocery Market for Sale in Prime Temple City
Temple City, CA
$980,000
Thriving Landmark Restaurant – Extraordinary Business Opportunity
$249,000
Ramona, CA
An Ideal Japanese & Ramen eatery for a Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Rare opportunity Japanese Sushi & Ramen Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,200,000
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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B2B Packaging Manufacturer – $1.66M Revenue, $256K DE
Riverside County, CA
$685,000
Novato CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale
Marin County, CA
$350,000
Japanese Ramen & Sushi
Orange County, CA
$450,000
6 days open Japanese Sushi Bar
Los Angeles County, CA
$188,000
Travel Agency specializes in customized Latin American Trips
Santa Clara County, CA
$350,000
Candy Vault & Arcade
Sonora, CA
$185,000
Growing Dry Cleaning operation in resilient up-market district
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco County, CA
$361,095
Profitable Mobile Car Care Business for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Walnut Creek, CA
Established Med Spa in Burbank, CA
Burbank, CA
$425,000
Calabasas Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$43,200
Folsom Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$84,000
Grocery Merchant Wholesaler
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $251,000
Premium Dog Hiking Business with Proven Model & Major Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
11 FedEx Linehaul Routes- Salt Lake City, UT -Seller & Vehicle Finance
Salt Lake City, CA
$2,600,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes- Salt Lake City, UT - Seller & Vehicle Finance
Salt Lake City, CA
$900,000
Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Prime Burbank Location!
Burbank, CA
$350,000
Wonderful Mediterranean restaurant for sale with ABC & Tobacco licens
Glendale, CA
$180,000
Proj $1.2M EBITDA Tech-Driven Real Estate Brokerage with $700M+ Deals
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,090,000
Drive Thru Restaurant with Real Estate. Approx. 1.2 AC
$5,500,000
San Bernardino, CA
High Volume and Profitable Mountain Mike's Pizza Business for Sale
California
$1,100,000
San Diego Coin Laundry – $375K – 45 Washers / 20 Dryers
San Diego, CA
$375,000
Southwest Riverside County EA Firm for Sale
Menifee, CA
$199,000
Lake Forest EA Firm for Sale
Lake Forest, CA
$110,000
Hilmar Pool Service Route for Sale
Merced County, CA
$27,600
Charcoal BBQ Restaurant for Sale Near Famous Fat Ding Plaza
Monterey Park, CA
$180,000
Show-Stopping Ent. & Event Planning Service with Secured Contracts
San Diego County, CA
$340,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Alameda County CA
Alameda County, CA
$849,000
Pramod Patel
Just Elementary, Inc. Commercial Business Brokers.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers has assisted owners with selling a diverse array of businesses including: Tool & Die Manufacturing Electrical Contractor Service Television Studio Catering Business Burger King with Real Estate Recording Studio Injection Molding Business Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers helps clients evaluate businesses to determine their value and helps determine what steps are necessary to make the business more valuable.
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Rare Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of San Diego
San Diego, CA
$275,000
Store-less Flower Shop with 10+ Years Operation
Los Angeles, CA
$15,000
Prime Opportunity: Retail Condominium with Operating Franchise
$1,100,000
San Francisco, CA
Established Residential Fencing Contractor --- SBA Financing Available
Santa Clara County, CA
$425,000
Rare Opportunity: Oceanfront Japanese and American Restaurant
Redondo Beach, CA
$249,900
Business Hours 8 am to 7pm ,6 Days Open, Motivated Seller!!!
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Clearlake Pool Service Route for Sale
Lake County, CA
$408,000
Highly Scalable & Profitable B2B Equipment Manufacturing & Service Com
Kern County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,602,628
High Net Sushi Restaurant - New Pricce
Azusa, CA
$720,000
Liquor store for Sale in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
$325,000
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.
