Los Angeles, CA
$115,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Mail Box rental & shipping in Silver Lake
Profitable Smog Check Station in Prime Woodland Hills Location
Woodland Hills, CA
$199,000
Two Fujisan sushi bars for sale, only $18,000
Laguna Niguel, CA
$18,000
Home appliances store, retail and wholesale
Northridge, CA
$450,000
Steel Fabrication & Installation in Bay Area, CA
California
$1,500,000
Steel Fabrication & Installation in Bay Area, CA
California
$1,500,000
AI Hybrid Cloud & Content Mngt. w/Breakthrough Technology
Los Angeles, CA
$15,000,000
Adult Day Healthcare Center in OC
Orange County, CA
$10,500,000
Papa John's Pizza - Corner Location - Profitable & Turnkey
Los Angeles County, CA
$179,000
High Volume & Profitable Modern Asian Restaurant
Concord, CA
$575,000
Modern Medical Clinic
Calabasas, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $515,000
GNC Store
Orange County, CA
$50,000
Bakery, Cafe, Breakfast, Sandwich Shop
Huntington Beach, CA
$70,000
Fully Automated Online Lending Business
Premier Cannabis Cultivation Opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tulare County, CA
$2,000,000
Profitable SoCal Freight & Logistics Company, 30+ Years
Los Angeles County, CA
$580,000
Mehmood Syed, CM&AA
Syed Brokerage & Capital Co.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Syed Brokerage & Capital Co. is an authority in selling, buying, financing, raising funding, and creating monetary solutions for privately owned companies. We make buying, selling, and raising capital less arduous and smoother. We have helped raise funding for Maritime Companies. A complete and profound operational and top business governance experience augments brokers with supreme financial knowledge and proficiency. Syed Brokerage & Capital is a top merger and acquisitions broker that brings proficiency, uprightness, and broad market knowledge to every transaction. Large firms in today’s marketplace endeavor to sell and buy companies. However, only a handful may offer their clients the highest knowledge, skills, and means of our distinguished firm. Syed Brokerage & Capital’s global team of bankers has significant experience advising privately owned businesses and private equity firms on many mergers and acquisitions transactions. Our knowledge of advising buyers and sellers provides us with the entire perspective and insights that further strengthen our capabilities as an M&A Broker for lower-middle—to middle-market companies. We leverage our expertise and knowledge to provide our clients with outstanding, high-quality outcomes. At Syed Brokerage & Capital, we understand that every transaction is Different. Resultantly, our focus on each engagement is personalized to fit the specific financial, industry, or other circumstances to accomplish the most favorable results. We work closely with our clients throughout the entire acquisition or sale to ensure an efficient process that minimizes disruption in their organizations. Syed Brokerage & Capital Co is also responsible for selling, buying, and financing Franchise businesses. Areas Covered: All United States of America and Canada, South America, Europe, Middle East
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Established Allied Health School | Scalable Model | Owner Retiring
Riverside County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,500,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Portland, OR - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Portland, CA
$400,000
Commercial Lighting Efficiency Contractor in CA
San Francisco County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $710,150
Ventura County, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$3,500,000
Seafood & Mexican Restaurant in North San Diego County
Vista, CA
$150,000
Shooting Range (Real Estate Purchase Available)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
$399,000
Liquor Store
Sonoma County, CA
$650,000
Micro brewery with Type 47 license
Alameda County, CA
$130,000
Turnkey eBike Business - Full or Part Time - Storefront or from Home
High-Growth Tax Relief Firm with 4.9+ Google Rating ASSET ONLY SALE
Costa Mesa, CA
$225,000
Murrieta, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$975,000
Mexican Resturant with Drive-Thru
Riverside, CA
$1,000,000
Café/Tea Space for Sale in Downtown Burlingame!
Burlingame, CA
$185,000
Where Quality Meets Opportunity in the Heart of SF
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Where Quality Meets Opportunity in the Heart of SF
California
$220,000
Medical Transportation Non-Emergency. LA.
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
"SF Sunset District" Restaurant for Sale in a GOOD Location!
San Francisco, CA
$180,000
Water sports niche retail, e-commerce
Ventura County, CA
$60,000
Nationally Branded Home Improvement Company
Rocklin, CA
$450,000
Red-E-Bins Has Opportunities in Your Area
In-Home Care Service Franchise, serving Southwest Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
$149,000
Two Affiliated Performance Wheel Distribution - 963LA
Los Angeles, CA
$6,070,000
Land Use Consulting North County San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$750,000
Highly Profitable, Premier Audition & Taping Studio
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
High-End Medical Spa in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$588,000
Branded Gas Station with High Sales
Tulare County, CA
$3,300,000
Market( Mexican) with Meat & Bakery in Panorama City
Panorama City, CA
$300,000
Shell Retail Pharmacy in San Diego County, all major PBMs. Med Bl
San Diego County, CA
$199,900
David Blatteis
Blatteis Realty Co. Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Independently owned and operated since 1922, Blatteis Realty was one of the first San Francisco real estate companies to specialize in retail and office space for lease. By emphasizing cooperation amongst our own team members as well as the brokerage community, our company's presence and knowledge of San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area has, for almost a century, secured the multigenerational loyalty of Property Owners, Institutional Organizations, Tenants, Principal Developers, and Brokers. Blatteis Realty's reputation for collaboration, knowledge, and extensive service grew alongside San Francisco's rise as a world center and international destination for fashion, retail, and entertainment. Our firm is a full-service brokerage company that covers the complete range of commercial real estate transactions: Retail Real Estate Services, Investment Sales & Acquisitions, Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Location Strategy Services, Commercial Real Estate Consulting Services, Property Management, and more. Our team of experts knows the value of maintaining relationships. Our clients know us for our knowledge and integrity. For a complete list of the services offered, please browse our website or contact us directly.
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The Dinah Looking for Its Next Successor Famous Festival of 35 Years!
California
$1,200,000
Profitable Catering Company in SoCal
California
$4,650,000
Turn-Key Roofing Business with Established Brand
Smoke Shop: Arleta, California
Arleta, CA
$75,000
Liquor & Conv. Store - San Jose
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Afternoon Tea Bakery Brand + Wholesale
Los Angeles County, CA
$97,000
Well-loved High-Volume Daytime/Brunch Concept with Expansion Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,795,000
Chinese Restaurant, Beer & Wine on Prime Ventura Blvd, Very Low Rent
Tarzana, CA
$245,000
Lucrative Bay Area CPA Practice since 1961!
Alameda County, CA
$660,000
21 FedEx Ground Routes - Atlanta, GA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Braselton, 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.
