Fresno, CA
$80,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Sal's Tobacco & More
Established & Profitable Limousine Company
Corona, CA
$549,885
Smoke Era & Vape
Bakersfield, CA
$125,000
Electrical Subcontracting Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Polk Gulch Wine Bar For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$150,000
7-Eleven in Los Alamitos
Los Alamitos, CA
$350,000
Established Armed Security Guard & Patrol Business
Orange County, CA
$650,000
Dual Business - Proven Medical Practice & Lucrative Clinical Research
Orange, CA
$1,200,000
Refurbished Appliances Store, Great Cash Flow, San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
$75,000
Santa Monica Area Bar with Kitchen – Stellar Freeway Access
Santa Monica, CA
$425,000
Profitable Ebay Store - Est 20+ Yrs -Owner Retire
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
A Business with "Location,Location,Location!
Placer County, CA
$550,000
Thriving Wine Business & Tasting Room Opportunity – Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, CA
$1,500,000
Good Reputation Lab with Large Customer Database, Equipped for PCR/Gen
Irvine, CA
$650,000
Upscale Womens Clothing Boutique in Fashionable Westcliffe Plaza
Newport Beach, CA
$199,000
Van Nuys Home Health Care For Sale
Van Nuys, CA
$190,000
Jeff Konieczko & Jenna Roesch
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors: Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. With a track record of helping over 10,000 business owners maximize the value of their businesses, we're committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
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Manufacturer / Distributor of Industrial Rollers (RE avail)
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
**In Escrow*** Highly Profitable Pipe Manufacturer**
Los Angeles, CA
$11,500,000
Brewery & Restaurant (Santa Clara County)
Santa Clara County, CA
$375,000
Ramen, Sushi, and Thai Restaurant in Downtown Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$320,000
Well-Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$138,000
Interior Architectural Design Firm Hospitality resort Luxury Homes
Irvine, CA
$175,000
Liquor Store in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$225,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Burbank CA
Sun Valley, CA
$1,650,000
Central California Logistics-REAL ESTATE AVAILABLE
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $400,000
Night club w/ full Liquor #47 lic & full kitchen for Sale in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
$600,000
Liquor Store - 12 Years in Business - Retiring - Koreatown, Los Angles
Los Angeles, CA
$269,000
Liquor, 12 Yrs Biz, Retire, Korea Town, LA.
Vermont, CA
$269,000
Premier Electrical Contracting Business in LA with Unique Specialties
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,500,000
Prominent Water Tank Business
San Luis Obispo, CA
$1,500,000
“Turn Key” Well Equipped, Restaurant in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$188,000
Fresh Juice & Smoothies in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
$210,000
Tiny Homes on Wheels or Pad CA approved
Princeton, CA
$299,000
Beautiful Rental Salon , Laguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel, CA
$35,000
Large Rental Turnkey salon in Affluent Beach city , Full service,
Seal Beach, CA
$120,000
Dental Practice with Building for Sale - Temple City, CA
Temple City, CA
$1,275,000
Profitable Nail Salon Amazing Location in Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
$100,000
Restaurant w Beer & Wine - Walk to USC -
Los Angeles, CA
$369,000
Preschool business for sale in Richmond, CA
Richmond, CA
$450,000
Market with the meat in Chino
Chino, CA
$1,270,000
Bar & Grill with Entertainment type 47 ABC License
Orange County, CA
$1,250,000
Profitable Residential Smart Home Integration/ Audio Visual Co.
Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
Great Flower Shop With up Side in The Heart of OC
Orange County, CA
$149,000
Profitable Body Shop with Property in Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
$449,000
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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Powder Coating & Metal Fabrication in Pacific Region for Sale
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $600,000
Grocery/Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$1,900,000
Thriving Hand Therapy Clinic for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$600,000
Manufacturing Legacy For Sale in Antelope Valley
Los Angeles, CA
$750,000
Well Established Guns and Ammo Store
Barstow, CA
$150,000
The Mustard Seed, Profitable, Long-Established Restaurant
Davis, CA
$495,000
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.
