Los Angeles County, CA
$300,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
$45,000 Down - SBA Approved - High Volume BBQ Restaurant
Walnut Creek, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,385,000
Established Carpet Cleaning Franchise Resale - Orange County
Orange County, CA
$175,000
Specialty CNC Shop Fabricator & Manufacturer – Established Client Base
Riverside, CA
$159,888
Dog Day Care - Franchised
Orange County, CA
$1,600,000
Niche Cell & Computer Repair - Profitable & Turnkey
Eastvale, CA
$49,000
Leading Acoustic Measurement Manufacturer
California
$600,000
High Volume Laundromat with Robust Delivery Business
Los Angeles, CA
$1,700,000
Highly Profitable and Award-Winning Resume Writing Service
California
$210,000
Popular Pizza Restaurant (Milpitas)
Milpitas, CA
$150,000
Comfort Care Facility for Patients in Northridge!
Northridge, CA
$400,000
Home Health Care Facility for Patients in Northridge!
Northridge, CA
$150,000
Wholesaler & Retailer of Luxury Plumbing Fixtures, Hardware, Stone, an
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $750,000
Stylish Beauty Salon in Arcadia: Strong Cash Flow w/ Huge Growth
Arcadia, CA
$168,888
Warm Cozy & Cute Thai Restaurant in the Heart of Downtown S.J. type 41
San Jose, CA
$148,888
Burger, Steak & Salads - American Cuisine (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles, CA
$95,000
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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Established Full Serve Hand Car Wash For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,300,000
Established Auto Body Shop Business for Sale!
Sherman Oaks, CA
$149,000
5 days open Sand-Cafe in Industry Area
Corona, CA
$65,000
Carpet Cleaning Established Franchise
San Diego County, CA
$159,000
High Volume & Profitable Grocery Business for Sale
Kern County, CA
$2,800,000
Established Laundromat for Sale
Lynwood, CA
$180,000
Guards Down Barber Shop
San Bernardino, CA
$120,000
Preschool Business Redwood City , CA
Redwood City, CA
$1,350,000
"San Francisco" Restaurant Business along Taraval St!
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
MicroBusiness Distribution, Level 1 Manufacturing & Delivery Business
Oakland, CA
$225,000
Luxury Pre- Owned Auto Dealership $24M+ in Gross Sales
California
$2,200,000
Upscale Hair Salon in Irvine, Station Rental , Great location
Irvine, CA
$200,000
Strength Training Gym – SBA Pre-Approved
Oakland, CA
$353,000
Preschool Business in Rocklin, CA
Sacramento, CA
$1,000,000
Unique Korean Restaurant in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$169,000
Rest, 41, Help run, Full kitchen, High Vol & Net.
Belmont Shore, CA
$199,000
Mexican Restaurant with full bar, patio, and live entertainment
Irvine, CA
$299,000
Leading Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry.
California
$2,000,000
Profitable Retail Shop
Santa Barbara, CA
$350,000
Underground Utility Contractor with $2.1M in Contract for 2025
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,375,000
North Valley Opportunity
Pacoima, CA
$358,000
Quick-Service Restaurant – Prime Downtown Location
Santa Cruz, CA
$49,000
Leading Store Fixture & Custom Display Fabrication Company for Sale
Torrance, CA
$990,000
Owner Absentee Run Boba Tea Shop
Monrovia, CA
$400,000
3 Immaculate Lash locations!
San Diego County, CA
$315,000
Restaurant / lounge BUSINESS for sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$949,000
La Buena Liquor
Bakersfield, CA
$500,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in San Diego, CA
San Diego County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $236,516
Gregg Tobin
Gateway Business Sales
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Gateway Business Sales (GBS) team of professionals and advisors have over 75 years combined experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and have successfully closed 600 + transactions in a wide range of industries. GBS has secure affiliations with investment banking firms and business advisory groups, which broadens our offerings to include mergers, acquisitions, and related consulting services for privately held companies. GBS has intermediaries that serve businesses with an enterprise value from $1 million to $20 million and have advisors and team members with experience and a track record of selling companies valued above $20 million. Our performance and results show this is more than rhetoric, as 75% of our engagements come from referrals from satisfied clients, CPA’s, Attorney’s, Financial Advisors, and Investment Bankers. GBS will develop a customized sales and marketing strategy to drive optimal results. While each client and business may be unique, we utilize our resources and experience to create demand for your business.
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Owner Retiring after 37 years. Dry Cleanings with Plant,
Santa Clara County, CA
$840,000
Recession Proof 20-year Roadway & Parking Lot Striping Business
San Francisco, CA
$2,300,000
Patented Speech Synthesis and Translation Solution
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000
Highly Profitable Kids Boutique with Over $300k Gross and $100k SDE
Los Angeles, CA
$175,000
Established Carpet Cleaning Franchise Resale - North San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$175,000
Sandwich Shop Established 25 Yrs
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
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.
