San Leandro, CA
$200,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in San Leandro plaza
Super high South Indian restaurant for sale in SF mission neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$238,000
Adult Entertainment Store
Murrieta, CA
$365,000
Established Retail Pharmacy for Sale – Prime Moreno Valley Location
Moreno Valley, CA
$365,600
Laundromat in Buena Park in a great SPOT
Buena Park, CA
$125,000
Fashion Studio Business for SALE!
Los Angeles, CA
$5,000
High Volume Liquor Store with $150,000 for Sale In Oakland, California
Oakland, CA
$1,400,000
liquor store ($60k--65k/mo) + RE(2315sf/2 lots 17,400sf),employees run
Colton, CA
$1,350,000
Profitable-Long Established-Cheap Rent-Seller To Train-Fun Business
Santee, CA
$135,000
Asian restaurant + real estate for sale in Oroville of butte county
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oroville, CA
$450,000
Premier Luxury Hospitality Investment Opportunity
California
Cash Flow: $7,000,000
48 lic bar-SALES ARE BOOMING-cheap rent-PROFITABLE-great atmosphere
San Diego, CA
$299,999
99 % Absentee Owner American Restaurant
Indio, CA
$1,490,000
Roof Rejuvenation Biz for sale: Low Cost, High Returns, Big Demand!
Telecom VoIP
Ventura, CA
$1,000,000
Retail Pharmacy for Sale – Sacramento County, CA Established 2022
Sacramento County, CA
$165,985
CJ Johnston, CM&AP, CBB, CEPA
M&A Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm and The Leader in Business Sales & Acquisition. We specialize in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries. M&A Business Advisors is owned and operated by the Managing Partners who are highly respected, experienced, and recognized as some of the top producers and dealmakers in the industry. We join forces to collaborate, share our knowledge and expertise, and work as a “TEAM” to best represent business sellers and buyers. Our advisors have a wide range of backgrounds to serve our clients. In addition, our experience allows us to have our finger on the pulse of the ever-changing marketplace and understand the key factors that determine what the market will bear when it comes to value, terms, and conditions.
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100+ years in business with $1.2M+ in SDE
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Cash Flow: $1,109,010
Established franchise Ice Cream since 1983 for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$139,000
Nail and Hair Salon Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
$99,999
Preschool For Sale Daly City, CA
Daly City, CA
$500,000
Sushi Restaurant near Calabasas
Woodland Hills, CA
$350,000
Growing Residential and Commercial Demolition Company
Ventura County, CA
$275,000
Nail Salon In Valley Glen
North Hollywood, CA
$220,000
Absentee Operated Bubble Tea Store in Alameda - Fast Casual QSR
Alameda, CA
$320,050
Truck Driving School - Driving Academy - $500K in Sales Guaranteed
Sushi Restaurant For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$299,000
Hand-Crafted Charcuterie & Grazing Table Business in OC Area
Orange County, CA
$249,000
Profitable Construction & Remodel Business
Yolo County, CA
$550,000
Indian restaurant for sale / sub-lease in Fremont, CA
Fremont, CA
$220,000
Successful and Long Established Vietnamese Themed Restaurant
San Jose, CA
$240,000
Supermarket For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$850,000
Hemp-Based Supplement Manufacturer with IP & Established Brands
California
$2,500,000
Estbalished , Turnkey Hair salon 10 Stations
Laguna Niguel, CA
$25,000
Franchise Food & Grocery Convenience Market
Los Angeles, CA
$750,000
Residential Care Facility RCFE
Bakersfield, CA
$750,000
$1 for a Fully Automated Real Estate Investing Business!!
Sharpen Your Future : Saw Sharpening Business
Santa Clara County, CA
$425,000
Charming and stablish restaurant with 21 years of loyal customers
Santa Ana, CA
$219,900
San Diego Based Vending Route - Great CashFlow!
San Diego County, CA
$39,999
Grocery Food Manufacturer With Valuable Proprietary Brands & Recipes
Alameda County, CA
$695,000
Established Medspa For Sale
Redondo Beach, CA
$775,000
Auto Body Paint and Repair Shop
San Gabriel, CA
$275,000
"SF Outer Sunset" Restaurant for Sale in a Prime Location!
San Francisco, CA
$299,000
High-Volume Cold Stone Creamery Santa Monica, CA-Famous Wilshire Blvd!
Santa Monica, CA
$299,000
Jasjeet (JAZZ) Singh
Realty Concepts
Serving Fresno County, CA
At RC Commercial Ltd., integrity, professionalism, and dedication drive everything we do. Specializing in the sale and leasing of multifamily, retail, restaurant, franchise, office, industrial, land, and agricultural properties, we bring decades of expertise and a client-first approach.
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Nationwide Process Server
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
The Camp Transformation Franchise Untapped Growth Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
National Senior PCA, Home Health Care & Hospice Franchise
Prominent and Profitable Hydraulic Repair Business WITH MANAGEMENT
California
$500,000
Custom Millwork Fabrication and Installation
California
Newly Renovated Beauty Salon in Prime Hollywood Blvd Location
Los Angeles County, CA
$80,000
Skilled Homecare Company 26 years in business 180k SDE
Los Angeles County, CA
$620,000
Boutique Home Staging Company - Owner Retiring
Santa Clara County, CA
$79,000
4,100 sq.ft. Restaurant with Type 47 License in Down Town Ontario
Ontario, CA
$350,000
Industry Leading SaaS Enterprise Workforce Scheduling Business
California
$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.
