Contra Costa County, CA
$168,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Sushi and Japanese Restaurant-High End Neighborhood
Business For Sale!
Reseda, CA
$50,000
Manufacturing Equipment - Electromagnetic Metal Forming (EMF)
San Diego County, CA
$875,000
Business Accounting Services Firm
Santa Clara County, CA
$879,000
Unique Opportunity: Own a Party & Tool Rental Equipment Business
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Japanese (Gardena)
Gardena, CA
$299,000
9000 Sq Ft asian restaurant for sale in Cupertino near Apple Park
Cupertino, CA
$1,500,000
Manufacturer / distributor include $600K Inventory
Temecula, CA
$1,200,000
Acupunture Clinic for Sale in Lodi, CA
Lodi, CA
$150,000
Nail Salon
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Established, Fully Equipped Coin Laundry – Turnkey Operation
North Hollywood, CA
$195,000
Food Service and Hospitality Consulting
California
Cash Flow: $489,000
Commercial and Government Plumbing Company
California
Cash Flow: $771,000
Side Hustle or Full Time Bus Cost Analysis w/ BIG Profits from Home!
Best Location Great Traffic Next to a Major Food Market
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
Dining and Distillery Concept
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$275,000
Bill Corley - BottomLine Business Brokers
BottomLine Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Professionally, confidentially and with the highest integrity, BottomLine provides business brokerage and M&A services to Buyers and Sellers of small and medium-sized California businesses across a wide range of industries. Our team of experienced, licensed brokers provide exceptional service, from the first client meeting to the close of escrow ... and beyond! BottomLine is the brokerage with a competitive edge, a powerful blend of old school sales finesse and modern digital marketing. We have an active following - half our deals come from our massive database of qualified buyers, who also love to purchase the real estate. We work tirelessly to match each business for sale with the right buyer and guide the company through the complexities of transitioning to new ownership. If it's a business, our brokers have sold one just like it! With well over a thousand businesses sold under one roof, we deliver superior results. And that's the BottomLine. Business Owners: •No Upfront Fees - Only pay when your business sells. •Valuations - Business valuations take experience: they're a blend of the state of your company, its profitability and market conditions. We'll help determine fair market value. •Accomplished - The BottomLine team has sold businesses in YOUR industry. •Peace of Mind - Selling businesses is a full-time job; you run your company and let us handle the sale. •Experienced Guides - We shepherd the process from start to finish: documentation, marketing, due diligence, and escrow. •Representation Matters - Great representation stacks the odds in favor of a successful sale. A BottomLine broker is a huge advantage! Buyers: •Opportunity - Each business we represent is an opportunity for the right Buyer. •The Highest Standards - We represent each business with integrity, disclosure, and accuracy. •First Time Buyers Welcome - Many of our Buyers are first-timers. Don’t worry, we’ll coach you through the process.
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Dry Cleaners Agency-Semi-Absentee
Alameda County, CA
$79,500
Used Car Dealership in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$749,900
Poke Restaurant!
Glendale, CA
$300,000
Encinitas Turn-Key Italian / Pizza Restaurant Opportunity
Encinitas, CA
$125,000
Bar with Property Priced for a Quick Sale
Lathrop, CA
$150,000
San Bernardino Dickey'sBBQ Restaurant/Catering - ABC Type 41 Beer/Wine
San Bernardino, CA
$375,000
Award Winning Pizzeria and Taproom in Prime Petaluma Location
Petaluma, CA
$119,000
A must see Drive thru Burger Place with good rent
Riverside, CA
$445,000
National Senior PCA, Home Health & Hospice Care Franchise
Japanese Restaurant with Sashimi in La Mirada
La Mirada, CA
$120,000
High Volume Nail Salon for Sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$250,000
Crown'd Smoke Shop
Sacramento, CA
$75,000
Huntington Beach Liquor Store
Huntington Beach, CA
$700,000
Established Home-Based Mobile Screening Business in Ventura County
Simi Valley, CA
$150,000
Liquor Store for Sale in Pico Rivera
Pico Rivera, CA
$449,000
Tortilla Factory & Distribution wholesale accounts Property included
Anaheim, CA
$2,400,000
Turnkey Liquor Store for Sale – Prime Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
$1,300,000
Established Mortuary & Cremation Business for Sale in major city
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000
Hi Volume Liquor Store in Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$750,000
Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Santa Cruz CA CPA Practice for Sale
Santa Cruz County, CA
$875,000
Hi Volume Dry Cleaner Agency
Glendora, CA
$375,000
Bar with 48 License and a new kitchen, low rent!
Long Beach, CA
$250,000
Barre Studio Opportunity - Prime Location!
Redwood City, CA
$250,000
Established and sucessful Pizzeria Restaurant in Burlingame
Burlingame, CA
$225,000
Beer and wine with meat market
Long Beach, CA
$389,000
Southern CA CHAP Hospice for Sale
San Bernardino, CA
$400,000
Customizable Gear Bags Manufacturer – Remote Operations
Marin County, CA
$325,000
Abhi Mathews, CFA
Minerva Valuations
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Minerva Valuations is a boutique, mid market advisory firm specializing in M&A/corporate finance, business valuations, acquisitions, divestitures, and shareholder value advisory services, with multiple locations in North America. Our clients include business owners, high net worth individuals, accountants, lawyers, bankers, government organizations and smaller financial institutions in a variety of industries.
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Appliance Repair and Servicing
San Diego, CA
$85,000
Licensed Home Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Profitable Cabinet Dealership – $250k+ Potential, No Royalties
Looking Nice and Very Clean Only Breakfast and Lunch Cafe
Yorba Linda, CA
$280,000
PROFITABLE Mailbox, Postal, North County Coastal, San Diego, CA
Carlsbad, CA
$199,000
Profitable Paint Store - Authorized Benjamin Moore Retailer
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$695,240
Beautiful Restaurant & Cafe in Santa Rosa with +$200K in Profits
Santa Rosa, CA
$395,000
Website Design and Analytics Agency
California
$400,000
Liquor Store with Wine Tasting - Culver City
Culver City, CA
$199,000
Successful Specialty Sporting Goods Retailer for sale
San Bernardino, CA
$75,000
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.
