San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
Custom Cabinet Supplier For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$250,000
Destination Niche Plant Nursery with 2 Locations
California
$499,000
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Appliance Repair company with accounts!
Contra Costa County, CA
$250,000
Women's Fitness Gym - Nice side hustle!
Sacramento County, CA
$49,000
Auto Repair, long established
Orange County, CA
$105,000
Sushi & Japanese Restaurants in West Covina
West Covina, CA
$125,000
Chinese Restaurants in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
$79,000
Wine Imports and Distribution - Established and Profitable
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Gas Station
Yuba County, CA
$885,000
High Volume Liquor Store for sale in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,500,000
Oil Changer with Property
San Joaquin County, CA
$250,000
High Profit Shop, Seller Will Train
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,295,000
Well Established - Mailbox, Shipping & More
Los Angeles County, CA
$190,000
Smoke Shop, Beautifully Designed, High Volume
Los Angeles County, CA
$850,000
Matt Coletta, LCBB, LCBI, M&AMI
M&A Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and Lower Middle Market M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions with multiple offices throughout California, Nevada and Texas. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses and related real estate in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Health Care, Medical Practices, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal-makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries designation issued by the International Business Broker Association, the M&A Master Intermediary designation issued by M&A Source, and the Certified Business Brokers designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time-consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands-on” approach by the Advisor and expertise in various fields including exit planning, analyzing financial statements, valuation, managing due diligence, negotiations, financing, sale or lease of real estate and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions.
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Smoke Shop, High Vol & Net, Help run, No Name.
Los Angeles County, CA
$275,000
Bar with Property Priced for a Quick Sale
California
$150,000
Smoke Shop, High Vol & Net, Help run, Biz Name not included.
Los Angeles County, CA
$275,000
Profitable Breakfast & Lunch Franchise, $2.6+ Million Sales
San Diego County, CA
$1,200,000
Pho Restaurant in Diamond Bar
Diamond Bar, CA
$139,000
Turn up the profits: Own this thriving HVAC business today!
San Diego, CA
$650,000
Tile Outlet, Retailer, Wholesaler, South SanFrisco Bay Area
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,170,000
Tile Outlet, Retailer, Wholesaler, S SF Bay Area
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,170,000
Put Your Restaurant at the Heart of Rose Avenue in Venice Beach CA
Venice, CA
$400,000
Long-Standing Child Care Center | 83-Lic. | Turnkey | Value-Add.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Davis, CA
$1,570,000
Own your dream -Chicken Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$98,000
Great Producing Gas Station
Tulare County, CA
$3,200,000
Hollywood & Broadway Historical Clothing eCommerce Business
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,100,000
Hamburger and Dinner with Drive thru Including Property $ 4,8 Mil
Indio, CA
$4,600,000
Dry Cleanig Agency in La Mirada
La Mirada, CA
$85,000
Mediterrananean and Gyros restaurant for sale in East Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$99,000
1,300sf K-8 Heritage School MUP Permitted
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$68,000
Sunset Blvd Restaurant/Bar- Includes Type 41 ABC License - KEY MONEY
Echo Park, CA
$350,000
Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in South San Jose
San Jose, CA
$200,000
10 Years established beauty salon for sale in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
$130,000
Newly Remodeled Self Service Restaurant in Prime Location
Alameda County, CA
$79,000
Popular Franchise Self Service Restaurant in Prime Location
Alameda County, CA
$80,000
Profitable Building Services & Waterproofing – SBA Prequalified
Los Angeles County, CA
$4,300,000
Established Property Management Company – Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
$2,400,000
Liquor Store For Sale San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$160,000
Riverside County – Popular Cocktail, Dining & Entertainment Restaurant
Riverside County, CA
$225,000
Beer & Wine Market: Pico Rivera, California
Pico Rivera, CA
$99,888
E-Commerce Speciality Business for Sale
San Jose, CA
$600,000
Ray Kung
Transworld Business Advisors of San Jose East
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together.
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LIQUOR HIGH VOL, HELP RUN, PARKING, FLAGSHIP STORE
Orange County, CA
$399,999
Leading Provider of Turn-key Telecommunications & Security Solutions
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $349,000
Hi Volume Liquor Store near Fullerton
Orange County, CA
$750,000
Engineering and Manufacturing Services Machine Shop
San Jose, CA
$495,000
Florist, Party & Event Planning For Sale Serving Bay Area
San Jose, CA
$555,000
**CASH ONLY **CONVENIENCE STORE - with Beer and Wine license
Ontario, CA
$300,000
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.
