Anaheim, CA
$145,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Water Store, Smoothie & Ice Cream Shop in Anaheim
Popular El Monte location with tons of potential
El Monte, CA
$205,000
Established Swimming Pool Routes for sale in So. California
Upland, CA
$280,000
Two Residential Care Facilities - 5 Min Away (Hemet, San Jacinto)
San Jacinto, CA
$675,000
Turn-key Dance/Fitness/Yoga/Pilates Studio – Full Buildout for $29k
Sacramento, CA
$29,999
Established Senior Care Agency for Sale: Cash-Flow Positive from Day 1
Sacramento, CA
$399,000
Women and Baby Boutique in booming downtown location!
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$75,000
Franchise Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Placer County
Placer County, CA
$379,000
Turn-Key Digital Dental Lab – Northern California - Rapid Growth!
Sacramento County, CA
$640,000
La Mesa, California Hair Salon | 90% Repeat Customers | 5% Churn
La Mesa, CA
$180,000
Established Aviation Part 145 Repair Station in Southern CA
El Cajon, CA
$1,200,000
Specialty Construction Contractor – Est. 1977
Solano County, CA
$1,500,000
Established Specialized Documentation Business – Southern California
Orange County, CA
$400,000
Fast Growing Locksmith Franchise
Profitable Postproduction Studio: Notable Clients, 21+ Years in Biz
Hollywood, CA
$1,000,000
Established Civil Engineering & Land Surveying
California
$4,000,000
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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Established Medical Transportation Business
Riverside County, CA
$1,200,000
Prime Subway Franchise Opportunity - West Covina's #1 Shopping Center
West Covina, CA
$275,000
Charming European Bistro (Franchise) Opportunity
Huntington Beach, CA
$299,000
Profitable and Updated Hot Pot Restaurant For Sale Near UC Berkeley!
Berkeley, CA
$170,000
Online Education Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Chinese food Restaurant For Sale by owner
Hemet, CA
$249,999
Downtown SD Mexican food or bring your concept
San Diego, CA
$137,000
Two High-End Franchise Fitness Studios – Growing Revenue, Turnkey!!!
Santa Clara County, CA
$800,000
Express Trenchless Plumbing Franchise Opportunity
Coastal Microbrewery w/ Rooftop Ocean Views
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
Automotive Repair Shop
Orange County, CA
$295,000
Vocational School with Strong Contracts and Recurring Revenue
Riverside County, CA
$800,000
Retail Pharmacy in Arcadia with a clean room. All PBMs, Medical
Arcadia, CA
$285,500
PIzza-sports bar-bring your concept-41 license
San Diego, CA
$349,000
Turn Key Super high Vlium Net $350k Restaurant
Alameda County, CA
$310,000
Turnkey Auto Repair Shop | Low Rent | Orange County
Orange County, CA
$129,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Highly Profitable
Fort Lauderdale, CA
$1,800,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Salinas (Watsonville), CA - Highly Profitable
Watsonville, CA
$700,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Fullerton, CA - Highly Profitable
Fullerton, CA
$1,000,000
Own one of the only franchised consumer loan companies in the US
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Reno, NV - Seller Financing
Reno, CA
$1,025,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Fairfield, CA
$1,175,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Burbank, CA - Highly Profitable
Burbank, CA
$1,800,000
Commercial/Industrial Plumbing and Underground Piping Company
California
Cash Flow: $823,965
Software Intellectual Property
Rancho Mirage, CA
$300,000
Restaurant - Breakfast + Burgers + Great Location!
Riverside, CA
$349,888
Turnkey Boba Franchise - Priced for Quick Sale
Newark, CA
$250,000
High Volume Broken Yolk Café Franchise for Sale
California
$1,795,000
Stan Cortland
CURB
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Transforming Dreams into Reality
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Gross Sales $95000 rent $5600 Annual Increase 1%,3000sf,remodelled
Chino, CA
$9,500,000
Gross sales $130k/mo, free standing bldg ,,complte remodelled.
San Bernardino, CA
$1,400,000
Bo Derek's Perfect 10 Mattress
Biz($85k/mo)+RE(2570/17424sf),Remodelled recently,
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside, CA
$1,500,000
Paris Baguette Franchise, HIGH VOL & NETS $50K MONTHLY AVG, Full Staff
Los Angeles, CA
$2,900,000
Well Established Drycleaning Business (Semi-Absentee)
Sacramento, CA
$235,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
San Leandro, CA
$450,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Highly Profitable
San Leandro, CA
$1,400,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Anaheim, CA - Vehicle Financing
Anaheim, CA
$875,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Fresno, CA - Vehicle Financing
Fresno, CA
$1,200,000
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.
