Alameda County, CA
Great opportunity to own thriving business in Alameda County 2400 sf store in high traffic area. Gross: $80,000/mo; margin: 35%; Lotto sales: $100,000; ATM: $300/mo; Rent: $4300/mo ;10 yrs fixed...
$500,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
FOR SALE: Established Mercedes Repair Shop
Marin County, CA
Turnkey Liquor Store for Sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales
California
Flower Shop for Sale
Riverside County, CA
"PRICE REDUCTION" Unbranded Gas Station with Beer and Wine License.
Exeter, CA
Drive Thru Burger Place corner unit, Good Profit & Good Location
San Bernardino, CA
Established Residential and Commercial Painter Franchise
Ventura County, CA
Profitable Class B Building Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
Beer & Wine Market: Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA
Family Owned HVAC Business-Home based in Norcal-SBA Pre-Approved!
Del Norte County, CA
Asian BBQ and hot pot restaurant for sale in SF outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
Japanese and Korean Fusion restaurant for sale near Airport and Casino
San Bruno, CA
Award-Winning Auto Repair Shop in Santa Rosa
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
Popular Gourmet Sandwich Shop with Beer and Wine Close to Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
Well-Established Commercial / Wholesale Bakery
Orange County, CA
Greg Carpenter
Horizon M&A Advisors
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
When it is time to sell your business, what is important to you? Of course,getting the best price and terms, but also confidentiality, professional management of the process, avoiding risks by thorough preparation, selling to the buyer who will most likely succeed in growing the business, preserving the legacy of the business you have established, and more, are probably important to you. At Horizon M&A Advisors, we focus on putting your interestes first. Our experienced agents have sold hundreds of businesses. Several have owned businesses or have had careers as professional advisors in accounting, tax, and consulting. We have held management positions in public companies and private companies to lead teams of marketing, sales, manufacturing and other functions. We will understand your business and prioritize your requirements. Horizon M&A Advisors serves sellers of middle market businesses with revenues of $5 million to $100 million and sellers of smaller businesses that are suitable for addon acquisitions by larger firms. We serve institutional buyers including public companies, private equity and privately held companies. We specialize in manufacturing (especially precision sheetmetal and machining), building maintenance services and contracting service businesses such as HVAC, Plumbing, etc., but we are generalists and are capable of selling any type of business. We have sold everything from software, high-tech testing and contract manufacturing to service and distribution businesses. We have substantial research resources that enable us to study any industry quickly.
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B2B Special Wholesale Parts Supplier To the Car Industry
Contra Costa County, CA
Award-Winning Bay Area Design-Build Firm with Prov
San Francisco County, CA
Established Senior Care Business (Alamo, CA)
Alamo, CA
High Volume Fine Dining Restaurant,Full Bar, Outdoor seating, Low Rent
La Verne, CA
High-End Hair & Nail Salon in Premier OC Hotel
Anaheim, CA
Ventura County Home Health – 30 Census
Simi Valley, CA
Turnkey Liquor Store in a Busy Area - San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
Licensed Medicare Certified and JC Accredited HHA
Camarillo, CA
San Bernardino County, Successful Restaurant, Bar & Large Patio
Chino, CA
Established Dry Cleaning Business for Sale – Palmdale, CA
Palmdale, CA
Award-Winning Silicon Valley Restaurant & Bar; $2 million Sales
San Mateo County, CA
Great Franchise Opportunity For A Well Known Brand
Fullerton, CA
Professionally Managed Highly Profitable Indoor Grow & Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
37 year old profitable Retail Pharmacy in Sherman Oaks/Valley Village
Valley Village, CA
Novato CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale
Marin County, CA
Proj $1.2M EBITDA Tech-Driven Real Estate Brokerage with $700M+ Deals
Santa Clara County, CA
High Volume and Profitable Mountain Mike's Pizza Business for Sale
California
Rare Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Established Plastering Company For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Exotic Rugs showroom over 30 years
Laguna Niguel, CA
Profitable Heavy Civil Construction in California
California
Plumbing,HVAC and Electrical Business
Chester, CA
Profitable Tire & Auto Service-Established 18 Years
Glendora, CA
MIXED-USE: Liquor Store & Residential in South Bay
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Torrance, CA
Established Private Pizza Restaurant business for sale
Tulare County, CA
30 yrs. old clinical lab, PPOs BC, BS, UHC, HealthNet, Medi-Medi
Encino, CA
Established Flooring Retailer
Santa Clara County, CA
Established Flooring Retailer
Santa Clara County, CA
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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Tamales/Salsa manufacturing, distribution & store
Sacramento, CA
Tamales/Salsa manufacturing, distribution & store
Sacramento, CA
Smoke Shop, High-Volume, Monthly Net Income $15K
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Solar & Battery Installations Business In-House Installers
California
Profitable Pizza in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
Immigration Law Practice with Steady Client Base – Well Established!
Los Angeles, CA
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.
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