Orange County, CA
$1,300,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Well-established Asphalt Repair Service located in SoCal
Infusion Sterile Compounding Pharmacy | North OC
Orange County, CA
$1,395,000
Specialty Retail Pharmacy Avg 3 Yr Gross Sales $30M + | Orange County
Orange County, CA
$10,000,000
LA County Retail Pharmacy W/Non Sterile Compounding Lab
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
Retail Pharmacy 40 Yrs Plus Located In Central LA
Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
A Crown Jewel Retail Pharmacy in an Orange County Affluent Community
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Liquor Store In Shopping Center for Sale in San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
$300,000
La Quinta Pool Service Route for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$13,000
ABC LICENSE FOR SALE in Silverlake on Sunset Blvd ~ Wine Shop For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$225,000
Fully-equipped Profitable Auto Repair Shop - Priced to sell
Sunnyvale, CA
$59,000
Laundromat( Coin Laundry) in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Pizza Fast Paced 2,500 Sqr Ft Location Near Disneyland Rent 5,000 Mont
Anaheim, CA
$297,000
Auto Repair Opportunity
La Puente, CA
Not Disclosed
Fantastic Opportunity, This Cozy Pizzeria Restaurant
Santa Ana, CA
$199,000
2 Breakfast & Lunch Restaurants, $1.7 Million Sales, Outdoor Seating
Orange County, CA
$419,000
Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant, $814,000 Sales, Outdoor Seating
Fullerton, CA
$199,000
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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Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant, $893,000 Sales, Outdoor Seating
Anaheim, CA
$249,000
Sushi Restaurant - NoHo
North Hollywood, CA
$520,000
Profitable and Established Cleaning & Restoration Business for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
$285,000
"Milpitas" Restaurant for Sale Located in Shopping Center!
Milpitas, CA
$350,000
Established Dental Practice In West Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$445,000
Established Aesthetics & Anti-Aging Practice in San Diego
California
$990,000
Home Health with +/-30 Census in El Monte
El Monte, CA
$600,000
Circuit Board Assembly Company for Sale (Real Estate included)
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $250,000
Denny Franchise Opportunity, Bay Area Location
Contra Costa County, CA
$600,000
Semi-absentee run Asian restaurant for sale in SF Inner sunset
San Francisco, CA
$225,000
Opportunity to grow in Inglewood.
Inglewood, CA
$357,000
Good potential, Good potential Good potential
Riverside, CA
$650,000
Coin Laundry as Absentee Owner's Run For Sale In Carmichael, Sac. Co.
Carmichael, CA
$791,500
Profitable $1.6M Bakery in a Premier Asian Culinary Hub
Dublin, CA
$195,000
Bring your Bakery Concept to a Thriving Cupertino Bakery Location
Santa Clara County, CA
$135,000
Pizzeria - Well Established, Profitable - Poway, California
Poway, CA
$190,000
Gorgeous & Versatile Event Space w/Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen
Oakland, CA
$124,000
Turnkey Brewery and Taproom Opportunity in Dublin
Dublin, CA
$150,000
ARCO Gas Station
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
$7,000,000
Long Established Italian Restaurant-Mira Mesa/Miramar
San Diego, CA
$169,000
Seller Financed - Profitable Meat Market/ Hispanic Grocery Store
Fontana, CA
$910,000
Highly Profitable Stone, Tile, Countertops, Central Coast, California
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$399,000
Well Established Retail Pharmacy in Koreatown, Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, CA
$175,880
Well Established Power Sweeping Service Company For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$1,425,000
Lucrative 45-Year Pawn & Jewelry Business
Orange County, CA
$900,000
Lucrative 45-Year Pawn & Jewelry Business
Orange County, CA
$2,100,000
Digital Advertising Firm For Sale In Toledo
Toledo, CA
$108,900
Food Trailer Profiting in San Marcos College Hub
San Marcos, CA
$120,000
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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Huge Cash Generating Business Trade + Seller Financing - SC2144
California
$1,285,000
HVAC Company with Amazing Margins
Livermore, CA
$1,017,900
High-Tech Vending (Best Snacks & Drinks) - Huge Margins & Scalable
San Francisco, CA
$170,000
New Price: $ 1 Mil. + Rev., $200 K + Profits, No. Bay Area, Ca
Sonoma County, CA
$699,000
Unleash Your Fitness Empire in the Prime Glendale-Burbank Location
Glendale, CA
$98,500
"San Mateo Downtown" Restaurant for Sale in a Popular Area!
San Mateo, CA
$325,000
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.
