Orange County, CA
$1,700,000
Businesses in California For Sale
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Hand Car Wash Orange County
Express Car Wash Orange County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, CA
$11,000,000
Remodeled Korean BBQ Restaurant for Sale
Livermore, CA
$1,198,000
Conv. Store with Beer & Wine License - San Jose
San Jose, CA
$199,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Fe Springs, CA - Highly Profitable
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$1,250,000
Home Health Care Agency -$225-250k/mo NET INCOME *** UNDER CONTRACT***
Arcadia, CA
$12,000,000
Dental Practice For Sale in California!
San Bernardino County, CA
$175,000
Tire Shop on Main street! Service Center located between 7 body shops
North Hollywood, CA
$114,000
A Thriving, Modern Hair Salon – Turnkey
California
$99,000
Asian hot pot restaurant for sale in South San Francisco
South San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Great Price Allstate Agency 10 year Location
Santa Clara County, CA
$290,000
Have it all in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$1,200,000
Highly Profitable Law Firm in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County, CA
$750,000
Dry Cleaners for sale in Livermore, CA
Livermore, CA
$349,000
Fast Food Franchise – Seller Finance
Diamond Bar, CA
$180,000
Well Established Profitable Machine Shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$449,000
Teri Craft
Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Division
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Craft Business Sales at Berkshire Hathaway combines a world-renowned reputation with exceptional service, professional support, and integrity in every transaction. In addition to business brokerage, we also provide commercial real estate sales and leasing services. We market and sell a wide range of businesses throughout California, with offices in Pasadena, Santa Barbara, and the East Bay/San Francisco area to better serve our clients. Our team brings extensive experience in business operations, sales, marketing, and commercial real estate. We have particular expertise in property management, construction, restaurants, grocery, hospitality, medical, and specialty food and beverage businesses. At the same time, we enjoy working with and successfully selling a diverse range of industries. We provide complimentary business valuations and confidential marketing, and we take great pride in producing high-quality marketing materials and executing comprehensive sales strategies. On average, we successfully close more than 15 business sales per year and maintain a large national database of qualified buyers.
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Supermarket with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaumont, CA
$3,000,000
High Growth MarTech Consulting Firm
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Dental Practice Management SaaS Platform
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$499,000
Life4Cuts Franchise, Self Serve Photo Booth, KPOP.
Rowland Heights, CA
$259,000
Custom Automotive Accessory Brand with Strong Market Presence
Los Angeles County, CA
$999,990
Profitable Retail Pharmacy in Bell Gardens, 150 scripts a day, all PBM
Bell Gardens, CA
$938,809
Popular Juice Bar & Event Catering Services
Los Angeles County, CA
$249,000
Kingsburg Smoke Shop
Kingsburg, CA
$150,000
Drive Thru Burger Place ,Self Standing Building, Good size & Profit
Buena Park, CA
$949,000
Top Fast Food Restaurant
California
$225,000
Branded Pizza restaurant for sale in Folsom shopping center
Folsom, CA
$200,000
Bagel & cafe in Ventura
Naval Base Ventura County, CA
$920,000
Full service beauty Salon
Studio City, CA
$50,000
1,500sf Modern Hot Pot / Skewers / Beer & Wine near Korea Town
Los Angeles, CA
$225,000
Manufacturing Equipment - Electromagnetic Metal Forming (EMF)
San Diego County, CA
$875,000
Unique Opportunity: Own a Party & Tool Rental Equipment Business
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Manufacturer / distributor include $600K Inventory
Temecula, CA
$1,200,000
Nail Salon
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Dining and Distillery Concept
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$275,000
Used Car Dealership in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$749,900
Poke Restaurant!
Glendale, CA
$300,000
**IN ESCROW*** Dickey'sBBQ Restaurant/Catering - ABC Type 41
San Bernardino, CA
$375,000
A must see Drive thru Burger Place with good rent
Riverside, CA
$445,000
Japanese Restaurant with Sashimi in La Mirada
La Mirada, CA
$120,000
High Volume Nail Salon for Sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Corn Tortilla Factory & Distribution wholesale accounts Property inc
Anaheim, CA
$2,400,000
Established Mortuary & Cremation Business for Sale in major city
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,295,000
Lutz Lehmann
Magnus Business Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We work for you! Selling a business is a complex task and doing it on your own as a business owner might backfire. We at Magnus Business Group have sold many businesses and focus all resources in one direction only, to complete a successful transaction. Many details need to be considered before a business will be offered on the market. There are financial, tax, legal, HR, and other aspects to look at. A unique tailored strategy is essential to achieve the best outcomes. We are dedicated to going above and beyond and working closely with business owners and all shareholders to get a deal done. We have worked in a corporate environment with up to 1,000 employees and functioned as CEO and COO in companies with 50 and 100 employees in different industries. Insides at how companies work in manufacturing, warehouse/distributions, automotive, construction, and technology contribute to all of our successfully sold businesses. Companies we are working with are located in the greater Los Angeles area reaching all the way to San Louis Obispo, Palm Springs, and Palmdale, and includes Orange County. We sell businesses with an EBITDA of a minimum of $500k and a revenue range between $5MM and 50MM.
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Barre Studio Opportunity - Prime Location!
Redwood City, CA
$150,000
Southern CA CHAP Hospice for Sale
San Bernardino, CA
$400,000
Profitable Paint Store - Authorized Benjamin Moore Retailer
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$420,260
Liquor Store with Wine Tasting - Culver City
Culver City, CA
$199,000
Successful Specialty Sporting Goods Retailer for sale
San Bernardino, CA
$75,000
Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in San Leandro plaza
San Leandro, CA
$200,000
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.
