San Mateo County, CA
$95,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Round Table - California
Mailbox Rental & Shipping Business For Sale Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
$85,000
Well Established, Semi-Absentee Laundromat
Morro Bay, CA
$950,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Vehicle Financing
San Leandro, CA
$1,600,000
Juices & Smoothie Bar
Montclair, CA
$59,000
Large-Format Los Feliz Hair & Beauty Salon | 20 Stations | 3,300 SF
Los Feliz, CA
$350,000
Juice & Smoothie Franchise in North County San Diego County
San Diego, CA
$115,000
Scaffold Erection & Rental Company with Property
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Folsom Sports Bar & Grill Restaurant
Folsom, CA
$99,000
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Tenderloin
San Francisco, CA
$148,000
Pizza in N Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA
$420,000
Gas station business only
Long Beach, CA
$1,249,000
Boba tea and dessert shop for sale in SF Dogpatch neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$48,000
California Central Coast Multi-Practice Law Firm for Sale
Morro Bay, CA
Not Disclosed
Restaurant and Full Bar with Large Patio in Sebastopol for Sale
Sebastopol, CA
$495,000
Santa Ana – Orange County CA Mission Tortilla Route for Sale
Santa Ana, CA
$100,000
Eric Landis
M & A Business Advisors
Serving Orange County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm with 6 offices, that specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries. We use proprietary methods and advanced technology to better serve our clients and accomplish their objectives. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment, a “hands on” approach and M&A Advisor expertise in: • Finance and Accounting • Commercial Leases • Market and Industry Dynamics • Managing Due Diligence • Strategy and Negotiations • Preparing Contracts Our years of experience along with our ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition.
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New American Cuisine & Complete Craft Cocktail Bar, Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
$469,000
Boba tea and Desserts shop for sale in San Jose near Costco
San Jose, CA
$150,000
Popular Restaurant in Down Town Marin
San Rafael, CA
$299,000
2 Location Long Beach Area Coffee Concept & Café
Long Beach, CA
$575,000
Location! Turnkey Chiropractic Med Spa Center for Sale
Palm Desert, CA
$425,000
Pizza Shop Best Long Beach Location Manager Run Hi Volume
Los Angeles County, CA
$225,000
Busy Pizza Shop Costa Mesa Manager Run Draft Beer
Costa Mesa, CA
$549,000
Near UC Campus a Franchise Boba Location
Berkeley, CA
$125,000
Franchise Boba Location near UC Campus
Berkeley, CA
$125,000
Auto Repair & Body Shop
Alameda County, CA
$149,000
Turnkey Tasting Room, Rooftop Bar and Short Term Rental Unit!
Murphys, CA
$175,000
Spa, Salon, Nails, Facials, Hair, Esthetician, +++
Santa Monica, CA
$110,000
High Profit Supermarket For Sale In Kern County
Kern County, CA
$1,300,000
High Volume 3 Gas Stations Package Deal @Tulare County
Tulare County, CA
$5,950,000
Auto Service & Tire Shop
Marin County, CA
$120,000
Ventura County's Premiere Restaurant/Wine Bar
Ventura County, CA
$499,000
Operational Home Health – ACHC Accredited and Fully Transferable
Chatsworth, CA
$400,000
Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer, 30+ Years – Real Estate Available
Orange County, CA
$13,900,000
Italian Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
$925,000
Pizza Franchise-Well Priced for a Quick Sale! Only 49k down!
Stockton, CA
$79,000
New, new, new in highly dense Los Angeles location
Los Angeles, CA
$1,150,000
Profitable Restaurant w/Beer & Wine
Santa Barbara County, CA
$559,356
Stylish Breakfast Cafe for Sale | $275,000
Alameda County, CA
$275,000
High Profit, Fully Operational Flight School Academy
Orange County, CA
$5,650,000
(Sale Pending) Edible Arrangements - Perfect for Owner Operators
San Joaquin County, CA
$264,000
Design-Build Home Remodeling Firm SF Bay Area, 10% Annual Growth
Contra Costa County, CA
Not Disclosed
Absentee run Ramen restaurant for sale in SF edge of Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
$160,000
NEW PRICE-MARKET/LIQUOR, WELL EST., No. CA, $595,000 + INV.
Mendocino County, CA
$595,000
Gary Khachatrian
Lyonsgate Realty California
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Business Broker You Can Trust !!!
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Premium Vanity Phone Number Business
Los Angeles, CA
$790,000
Adult Day Health Care Center with Property Near FWY 170
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,200,000
Charming Confectionary Store for Sale
Nevada County, CA
$399,000
Great Restaurant Opportunity-Busy-Location-Profitable!!
Half Moon Bay, CA
$198,000
Japanese Sushi Restaurant With B & W
Laguna Niguel, CA
$129,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Fairfield, CA
$1,375,000
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.
