Orange County, CA
$185,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Prime 2,500 SF Turnkey Pizzeria – Street Front Corner + Patio – ABC 41
Subway in Riverside
Riverside, CA
$175,000
Well-Known Los Feliz Restaurant with Full Bar & Indoor/Outdoor Seating
Los Angeles, CA
$1,600,000
Licensed character merchandise wholesale
Los Angeles, CA
$97,000
Profitable E-commerce Business - Highly Scalable
Los Angeles County, CA
$55,000
Turnkey Franchise Fitness Center – Brand New Buildout
California
$100,000
Well Established & Profitable ServiceMaster Franchises S. SF Bay Area.
California
$808,000
Express Car Wash Business with Real Estate for sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
$4,000,000
***In Escrow*** Highly Profitable Manufacturer of Medical Products
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
BMW, Mercedes & Porsche Auto Repair
San Francisco, CA
$1,200,000
Profitable Korean Soup Franchise Restaurant – Turn-Key Opportunity
Cerritos, CA
$350,000
K-Food opportunity — Koreatown chicken shop with full recipe transfer
Los Angeles, CA
$260,000
Profitable B2B SaaS Business with $1.15M ARR
California
$4,400,000
Established Mexican Restaurant for sale in Valencia, Santa Clarita
$300,000
Santa Clarita, CA
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Franchise Business Opportunity for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$869,000
West Hollywood Bar 48 License for Sale
West Hollywood, CA
$650,000
Mehmood Syed, CM&AA
Syed Brokerage & Capital Co.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Syed Brokerage & Capital Co. is an authority in selling, buying, financing, raising funding, and creating monetary solutions for privately owned companies. We make buying, selling, and raising capital less arduous and smoother. We have helped raise funding for Maritime Companies. A complete and profound operational and top business governance experience augments brokers with supreme financial knowledge and proficiency. Syed Brokerage & Capital is a top merger and acquisitions broker that brings proficiency, uprightness, and broad market knowledge to every transaction. Large firms in today’s marketplace endeavor to sell and buy companies. However, only a handful may offer their clients the highest knowledge, skills, and means of our distinguished firm. Syed Brokerage & Capital’s global team of bankers has significant experience advising privately owned businesses and private equity firms on many mergers and acquisitions transactions. Our knowledge of advising buyers and sellers provides us with the entire perspective and insights that further strengthen our capabilities as an M&A Broker for lower-middle—to middle-market companies. We leverage our expertise and knowledge to provide our clients with outstanding, high-quality outcomes. At Syed Brokerage & Capital, we understand that every transaction is Different. Resultantly, our focus on each engagement is personalized to fit the specific financial, industry, or other circumstances to accomplish the most favorable results. We work closely with our clients throughout the entire acquisition or sale to ensure an efficient process that minimizes disruption in their organizations. Syed Brokerage & Capital Co is also responsible for selling, buying, and financing Franchise businesses. Areas Covered: All United States of America and Canada, South America, Europe, Middle East
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DTLA Fashion Private Label Design-Manufacturing
Los Angeles, CA
$585,000
Liquor, Grocery & Commercial Kitchen- 4,300 Sq Ft, 120 & 99 Corridor
San Joaquin County, CA
$529,900
Boba tea shop for sale in Downtown Alameda near high school
Alameda, CA
$200,000
Newport Beach High Traffic - Type 47 - Amazing Build in Small Space
Newport Beach, CA
$375,000
Absentee Pool Route Business in a Highly Desirable Area
Sacramento County, CA
$130,000
Four Metro by T-Mobile Locations for Sale - Package Deal
Los Angeles County, CA
$436,000
Retail Pharmacy | Relocatable
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Tax & Books specializing in Automotive
San Diego, CA
$400,000
15 Minute Oil Change With Pits and automotive shop and detailing shop
$775,000
Corona, CA
Net $240,000/YR Wig Store in Pomona 75 year in business
Pomona, CA
$600,000
Absentee Seafood Restaurant for Sale or Asset Sale (2nd Gen Space)
Concord, CA
$350,000
Liquor Store near FWY 101
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
OC Topless Cocktail Club
Orange County, CA
$875,000
Established Hi Profit wood restoration repairs. HOA contracts
Orange County, CA
$380,000
Semi-Absentee - Profitable Dessert & Gift Franchise
San Diego County, CA
$210,000
Auto/Offroad UTV mechanic shop for sale
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$450,000
Quick Service Mexican Restaurant for sale
Oceanside, CA
$125,000
Market Sushi
Culver City, CA
$55,000
Supermarket with Beer and Wine License
Kern County, CA
$1,800,000
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in Prime SoMa Location
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Established Bakery For Sale
Clovis, CA
$195,000
Solo-Operator Pest Control Route with Recurring Clients – 10 Year
Yucca Valley, CA
$97,000
Clinical Laboratory, netting 1M/month
California
Not Disclosed
Beer and Wine market in Heavy traffic area
Long Beach, CA
$160,000
Piano Tuning Repair and Music Studio
San Francisco County, CA
$375,000
Barre Studio Opportunity - Prime Location!
Redwood City, CA
$150,000
Upscale Dog Grooming Business
Santa Clara County, CA
$199,000
Independent Gas Station + Convenience Store + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
$5,990,000
Claudia Castro
Iconic Business Technologies, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Iconic is a technology-driven M&A advisory platform that helps business owners sell or merge their companies with confidence and efficiency. With over 70 years of combined team experience, more than 200 transactions completed, and over $2 billion in closed deal volume, Iconic focuses on the lower middle market, typically working with companies generating up to $100 million in revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Iconic blends AI-powered buyer sourcing, a proprietary deal-management platform called Iconic Rail, and experienced advisory teams to streamline the sell-side process. Positioned between traditional investment banks and small business brokers, Iconic offers a data-backed, high-touch experience that connects quality sellers with well-matched strategic and financial buyers, delivering faster timelines and stronger outcomes through a modernized M&A process.
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Premier Powersports Manufacturer and Distributor
California
$5,500,000
Jun Tek Automotive
Cathedral City, CA
$195,000
Gift'ed
Rancho Mirage, CA
$45,000
Well Established Retail opportunity
Fallbrook, CA
$150,000
Drywall Construction Business in Northern California
Sacramento County, CA
$1,275,000
Rafo's Cafe!
Burbank, CA
$250,000
Established Roseville Esthetician Studio "Nona Beauties"
Roseville, CA
$49,000
Turlock Pool Service Route for Sale
Merced County, CA
$89,400
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.
