Anaheim, CA
$49,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
High-End Hair & Nail Salon in Premier OC Hotel
Auto Repair & STIHL Power Equipment Dealer
Georgetown, CA
$460,000
Leading Sports Nutrition and Supplement Company in the Industry
Corona, CA
$250,000
Auto Repair & STIHL Power Equipment Dealer
Georgetown, CA
$460,000
Poke Bar Restaurant - Very Turnkey & Profitable - Low Labor
San Bernardino County, CA
$79,000
Establised Pest Control Biz - Recurring Revenue
Sacramento County, CA
$740,000
Liquor Store for Sale in Fountain valley
Fountain Valley, CA
$280,000
Fully built out Wellness clinic in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$99,000
Price Drop! Established Home Service Franchise
Santa Clara County, CA
$249,900
Profitable and well known cafe in Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks, CA
$349,000
Two Profitable Absentee-Run Franchise Units – Turnkey Opportunity!
Los Angeles County, CA
$689,000
Well Established Sushi Restaurant
Modesto, CA
$250,000
Profitable Solana Beach Cafe
Solana Beach, CA
$200,000
Own a Local (Non Doctor) GLP-1 Weight Loss Service Center--Huge Income
Hair Salon
Glendale, CA
$50,000
NEMT- Non-Emergency Medical Transport
San Bernardino County, CA
$550,000
Bradley Bickers
GBB Advisors
Serving Tulare County, CA
GBB Advisors is dedicated to the sale of businesses and business assets. Our team of experienced and dedicated associates will Value, Market and Close your transaction with the professionalism that you deserve. Our marketing methodology focuses on identifying potential buyers based on relevance, ability and motivation. Starting with an initial marketing strategy kick-off, we identify existing buying clients, potential market related buyers and equity groups that are ideal candidates. Once identified each candidate is contacted and managed through a detail process to ensure a smooth transaction.
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Lego® Minifigures, Sets, Bricks & More!
Costa Mesa, CA
$349,000
Sushi Kiosk - STATER BROS Grocery Store, High Net 7K Monthly AVG.
Murrieta, CA
$109,000
Ventura County Home Health – 30 Census
Simi Valley, CA
$899,000
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
$150,000
Established Lash Extension Business – 10 Years – Turnkey Operation
Alameda, CA
$15,000
Asset Investigation Business
Exceptional turnkey cannabis cultivation facility
Antioch, CA
$2,400,000
Licensed Medicare Certified and JC Accredited HHA
Camarillo, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $250,000
Local Packing and Shipping Business Since 1983
Redding, CA
$179,500
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
High-Margin Marine Service Business – Untapped Territory & Scalable
San Diego, CA
$150,000
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
Milpitas, CA
$290,000
Electronics Repair Inside Walmart - 10 K + Walking Traffic Daily
Flower Shop In Santa Clarita!
Santa Clarita, CA
$100,000
Beer and Wine Market in Anaheim for Sale
Anaheim, CA
$170,000
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
$1,700,000
Established Dry Cleaning Business for Sale – Palmdale, CA
Palmdale, CA
$150,000
Turnkey Preschool with Real Estate | 122-License | Major Upside.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ontario, CA
$2,850,000
El Dorado Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$48,000
Randy Katz
Synesis Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
From our initial discussion about a potential sale until after you have handed over your operation, Synesis Advisors is there. This includes helping you understand what your business is worth and potential deal structures, assembling offering memorandums, implementing go-to-market strategies, pre-screening potential buyers, negotiating deal terms, project managing the many parties associated with a transaction, and planning an orderly business transition. We are multi-disciplinary experts so that you don’t have to be.
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Customer Service Software Company
California
$1,500,000
Award-Winning Silicon Valley Restaurant & Bar; $2 million Sales
San Mateo County, CA
$350,000
The Learning Experience Franchise
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
Sushi Restaurant
Indio, CA
$150,000
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
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.
