West Covina, CA
$160,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Sushi 6-days open ABC and $3600 all in rent!
Popular Grocery Market with Beer Wine License - Salinas
Salinas, CA
$1,299,000
Established Wine Shop
Santa Barbara, CA
$99,000
Excellent Branded Gas Station with Liquor License
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
$2,700,000
Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$250,000
Gift Shop in San Diego
San Diego, CA
$140,000
Cannabis Laboratory, California, ISO, Fully Equipped, Seller Note
San Diego, CA
$1,750,000
Cannabis Manufacturing & Distribution Brand
Los Angeles, CA
$6,950,000
Plastic Surgeon-Led Medical Spa in the Coachella Valley
Riverside County, CA
$1,900,000
Pet Grooming and Pet Hotel Facility
Barstow, CA
$399,999
Clean Ready to Bill Home Health Agency in Orange County
Orange, CA
$295,000
Thai Restaurant for Sale! AMAZING! (Los Angeles, near Alhambra)
Los Angeles, CA
$59,000
Vegan Bakery -Wholesale Only - Established for 10+ years,
Los Angeles, CA
$160,000
Well Known-Longtime-Profitable Polynesian Restaurant And Retail!!
Daly City, CA
$249,000
Super Split Level Deli Cafe-Absentee owner
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Catering business run semi-absentee
Sacramento County, CA
$750,000
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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Cocktail Bar 48, low rent, limited competition
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
Palm Springs Home Health Care w/Public Health License
Palm Springs, CA
$1,300,000
Eagle Rock Vegan Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$140,000
Appliance Repair company with accounts AND Technicians!
Contra Costa County, CA
$100,000
Mexican Restaurant
Northridge, CA
$300,000
Fully Equipped Restaurant on Guerrero St., SF (Mission District)
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Prime Downtown Hermosa Restaurant and Bar Opportunity
Hermosa Beach, CA
$300,000
Well Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $645,000
Pleasanton, CA
$645,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Carson CA
Carson, CA
$995,000
Breakfast & Lunch cafe, Full Bar, Large Patio
Hollywood, CA
$725,000
Francise Food Restaurant
Solano County, CA
$599,000
Dry Cleaners in Roseville for sale!
Roseville, CA
$199,000
Craving Success? Dive into this Mediterranean-American Fusion Dream!
Riverside County, CA
$398,000
Arco Direct Business Only with Long Term Lease Tanks replaced 2017
Los Angeles, CA
$1,699,000
Sal's Tobacco & More
Fresno, CA
$80,000
Established & Profitable Limousine Company
Corona, CA
$489,888
Polk Gulch Wine Bar For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$150,000
Dual Business - Proven Medical Practice & Lucrative Clinical Research
Orange, CA
$1,200,000
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
Upscale Womens Clothing Boutique in Fashionable Westcliffe Plaza
Newport Beach, CA
$199,000
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
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
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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13 FedEx Ground Routes, Burbank CA
Sun Valley, CA
$1,650,000
Central California Logistics-REAL ESTATE AVAILABLE
California
Not Disclosed
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
Prominent Water Tank Business
San Luis Obispo, CA
$1,500,000
Tiny Homes on Wheels or Pad CA approved
Princeton, CA
$299,000
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.
