Oakland, CA
$175,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established Restaurant, $1 Million+ Sales, in Desirable Neighborhood
High Producing Retail Pharmacy in Chino, 500 scrips a day. All PBMs!
Chino, CA
$3,385,685
Japanese Ramen restaurant on Park Street
Alameda, CA
$115,000
Sharpen Your Future: Profitable Saw Sharpening Business
Santa Clara County, CA
$425,000
Diner Near University Downtown San Jose
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Thriving San Jose Downtown Diner Near University
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Boutique for On line Weight lifting apparel
Sacramento County, CA
$500,000
Boutique Online Coffee & Weightlifting Apparel
Sacramento County, CA
$500,000
Restaurant
Sacramento County, CA
$120,000
Fast Food (Murrieta)
Murrieta, CA
$198,000
Profitable Denny’s Franchise Resale
Solano County, CA
$1,050,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Bakersfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Bakersfield, CA
$495,000
A profitable East Asian Restaurant
Newark, CA
$278,000
Cold Stone Creamery - Profitable & Turnkey
Petaluma, CA
$225,000
Italian Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
$925,000
5-Day Neighborhood Café in SF, Short Hours
San Francisco, CA
$140,000
Greg Carpenter
Horizon M&A Advisors
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
When it is time to sell your business, what is important to you? Of course,getting the best price and terms, but also confidentiality, professional management of the process, avoiding risks by thorough preparation, selling to the buyer who will most likely succeed in growing the business, preserving the legacy of the business you have established, and more, are probably important to you. At Horizon M&A Advisors, we focus on putting your interestes first. Our experienced agents have sold hundreds of businesses. Several have owned businesses or have had careers as professional advisors in accounting, tax, and consulting. We have held management positions in public companies and private companies to lead teams of marketing, sales, manufacturing and other functions. We will understand your business and prioritize your requirements. Horizon M&A Advisors serves sellers of middle market businesses with revenues of $5 million to $100 million and sellers of smaller businesses that are suitable for addon acquisitions by larger firms. We serve institutional buyers including public companies, private equity and privately held companies. We specialize in manufacturing (especially precision sheetmetal and machining), building maintenance services and contracting service businesses such as HVAC, Plumbing, etc., but we are generalists and are capable of selling any type of business. We have sold everything from software, high-tech testing and contract manufacturing to service and distribution businesses. We have substantial research resources that enable us to study any industry quickly.
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5-Day Neighborhood Café in SF, Short Hours
San Francisco, CA
$140,000
Hungry Howie's Pizza- Gosford Rd, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
$495,000
Absentee run Boba tea and fried chicken restaurant for sale in Concord
Concord, CA
$150,000
Award winning Southern Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$449,000
Premier Paving Contractor Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $505,000
GPS Hardware & Software Business --- Seller Financing Available
California
$325,000
High Volume Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Brentwood shopping cente
Brentwood, CA
$260,000
High Volume Thai restaurant for sale in Downtown Martinez
Martinez, CA
$190,000
Tire Shop (Desert Hot Springs)
Desert Hot Springs, CA
$115,000
Hard to find Restaurant in Orange County - Completely Updated
Garden Grove, CA
$295,000
Turnkey Law Firm: $1M+ Revenue, Growth-Ready Infrastructure
Salinas, CA
$1,200,000
Established and profitable Burger Place in Colton
Colton, CA
$180,000
Korean Restaurant- 700K-Employee Run, Net:20K Month
Artesia, CA
$700,000
"Downtown San Mateo" Restaurant for Sale in High-Commercialized Area!
San Mateo, CA
$255,000
Turnkey Auto Repair in a sought-after location.
Redwood City, CA
$390,000
Turnkey Auto Repair in a sought-after location.
Redwood City, CA
$390,000
Profitable Turnkey 40+ year Printing & Graphics Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$315,000
Absentee run Mediterranean restaurant for sale in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
$150,000
47 lic restaurant & bar-Desert location on the Runway! Great rent
Borrego Springs, CA
$499,999
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$1,025,000
Reputable Aquarium Fish/Animal Import/Distribution
California
$1,500,000
Profitable Indian restaurant with a reasonable rent
Milpitas, CA
$320,000
Established and Reputable Outplacement Company with Scalable Model
Orange County, CA
$1,490,000
Profitable Pizza Franchise
San Jose, CA
$325,000
2 Retails RXs in SFV/LA - $19M Gross +/- | Partnership Dispute
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,500,000
Absentee Run Franchise Fusion Asian Fast Food Restaurant
Chatsworth, CA
$130,000
Hot Chicken Restaurant
Cathedral City, CA
$140,000
$19M +/- Gross Sale Retail Pharmacy | LA/SFV - Partnership Dispute
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,125,000
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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Premium, Established Garage Door Retailer and Manufacturer
San Francisco County, CA
$3,205,000
West LA / Inglewood Turnkey Retail Pharmacy - Inside Medical Building
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Profitable & Established Mental Health Retail Pharmacy Opportunity
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,250,000
Retail & Closed-Door Pharmacy Business & Real Estate For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
$2,095,000
Asian Grocery (Sacramento)
Sacramento, CA
$250,000
Women Boutique - Established 33 Yrs
Los Angeles County, CA
$90,000
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.
