Alameda County, CA
$150,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Great restaurant ,Good income and great location
Cosmetic Company For Sale
Dana Point, CA
$595,000
Spotless & State of the art No Ho Coin Laundry for Sale!
North Hollywood, CA
$595,000
Grocery Market W/ Restaurant Permit
Van Nuys, CA
$385,000
Express Car Wash Business for Sale in Central Valley, CA
Fresno County, CA
$1,500,000
Commercial Electrical Contractors
Madera County, CA
$350,000
Food Trailer Restaurant with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Blairsden Graeagle, CA
$200,000
Full Service Auto Repair PLUS Tire Sales and Service.
Plumas County, CA
$450,000
Botanas La Cruda Mexican Snacks -- Low Rent & Steady Cash Flow
Vallejo, CA
$79,000
LA Pharmacy | Absentee-Run | Ideal for Owner Operator Pharmacist
Baldwin Park, CA
$325,000
Yoga Studio for Sale: Serene Downtown Sanctuary - Present your offer
San Jose, CA
$50,000
Newly remodeled restaurant opportunity in south Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, CA
$139,000
Established Preschool and Kindergarten
Santa Clara County, CA
$325,000
Environmental Consulting Firm with Ongoing Government Contracts
California
$2,350,000
Motivated Seller! Turnkey 99 Cent / Dollar Discount Retail Store
Pomona, CA
$199,900
Prime High Traffic Piedmont Avenue Location w/Below Market Lease!
Oakland, CA
$149,000
Brannon Poe
Poe Group Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Poe Group Advisors is the premier accounting practice intermediary firm in the accounting industry. With practices located throughout the U.S. and Canada, our company is known for our seamless process as well as our efficient and diligent approach to facilitating the buying and selling of CPA firms. Armed with a passion for people and unmatched expertise, our team of experts has a deep knowledge of accounting industry and an intense focus on maximizing value or minimizing risk.
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Fast Mexican Burrito ,Taco Sit Down And Take Out Restaurant.
La Habra, CA
$85,000
Home Health Business - Established, Turnkey - Los Angeles County
Burbank, CA
$1,400,000
Independent Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical Center
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $352,000
Absentee Run Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
San Bernardino County, CA
$995,000
Restaurant/Bar-Pizza, San Diego Big Profit-Nets +++++/year. Busy Area
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Belmont Shore Bar & Grill – Prime Location w/Flexible Build Out&Patio
Long Beach, CA
$275,000
Prime Bar with Real Estate for Sale in Long Beach! * IN ESCROW *
Long Beach, CA
$995,000
Thriving Ameci Pizza Kitchen franchise in Los Angeles
Sylmar, CA
$265,000
Carlsbad CPA Firm for Sale
Carlsbad, CA
$325,000
Profitable Family Pizzeria
Riverside County, CA
$225,000
Full-Service Commercial Printer
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,627,000
Profitable Established Beauty Salon and Supply Store!
Chino Hills, CA
$295,000
Bar & Grill Real Money Maker year after year. Entertainment license
Orange County, CA
$900,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $345,137
10 FedEx Ground Routes, Tracy CA
Tracy, CA
$990,000
Thriving Automotive Wiring Manufacturer For Sale
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $650,000
Profitable Restaurant in Solana Beach
Solana Beach, CA
$449,000
Sushi and Ramen restaurant for sale in Mountain View next supermarket
Mountain View, CA
$278,000
Ameci Pizza Franchise for Sale Ventura County
Ventura, CA
$265,000
Subway Restaurant in Kern County
Kern County, CA
$149,000
Established Airport Shuttle Service for Sale
California
$275,000
Japanese QSR in Baldwin Park for Sale
Baldwin Park, CA
$60,000
Profitable Established Beauty Salon and Supply Store!
Pico Rivera, CA
$295,000
Profitable Established Beauty Salon and Supply Store!
Montebello, CA
$225,000
Profitable Established Beauty Salon and Supply Store!
Whittier, CA
$95,000
Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$499,000
Unbranded Gas Station & Mart with Property (Full Liquor Lic.) - Ukiah
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ukiah, CA
$5,500,000
San Gabriel beauty in Duarte
Duarte, CA
$495,000
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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Commercial and Residential Carpet and Floor Cleaning Business
Ventura, CA
$125,000
Delicatessen High-Foot Traffic with Beer/Wine SFV
Los Angeles County, CA
$595,000
Sandwich Restaurant on Valencia St., SF (Semi Absentee Owner)
San Francisco, CA
$350,000
Allstate Insurance Agency for 25 years in the County of Sacramento
Sacramento County, CA
$775,000
Premier Sub Brand 3 UNITS
Placerville, CA
$1,525,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County, CA
Riverside County, CA
$535,000
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.
