Los Angeles County, CA
$3,150,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Highly Profitable Multi Unit Urgent Care Centers in greater LA (2)
Taste Of Korea
Northridge, CA
$69,000
Long-Standing San Francisco Diner in Bustling Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
Cabinetry Company With Great Customer Reputation For Sale
San Martin, CA
$550,000
Remarkable Restaurant/Bar/Event Space in Downtown Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale
Arcadia, CA
$143,000
South Bay "48" Bar No Restrictions R. E. For Sale
Redondo Beach, CA
$1,800,000
Top Patio Dining Destination! Profitable Business with Strong Goodwill
Oakland, CA
$370,000
East Bay Landscape Company for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$175,000
Franchise burger restaurant.
Monrovia, CA
$159,000
Waba Grill Teriyaki
Los Angeles, CA
$349,000
Custom Acrylic Plastic Manufacturing Business California
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,100,000
JUICE IT UP FRANCHISE - ESTABLISHED SINCE 2014
Riverside County, CA
$340,000
Chinese Restaurant - can be converted (Milpitas)
Milpitas, CA
$160,000
Turn-Key Daiquiri Shop Business For Sale with Drive-Thru For Sale in S
California
$350,000
Concrete Supply Company with Huge Growth Potential
Kern County, CA
$500,000
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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Longtime Gift Basket Business-Absentee Owners
San Francisco County, CA
$199,000
Fully Equipped Restaurant in SF (Lower Nob Hill) Great Location!!
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Chinese Restaurant - Antioch
Antioch, CA
$280,000
Woman Owned Winery with Nationwide Recognition for Sale
Santa Monica, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $105,000
$125,000 - Modern 7,000 sq ft Club, Bar & Restaurant
Sacramento County, CA
$125,000
Brand New Restaurant Available for Sale | $195,000
San Francisco, CA
$195,000
Rare Direct to Consumer (DTC) Legacy Wine Importer in a growing niche
California
$250,000
Historical Bar in Downtown Saratoga with Real Estate
Saratoga, CA
$250,000
Redding, CA CPA Practice for Sale - Available after 4/15
Shasta County, CA
$315,000
Mediterranean Restaurant, Decades of Profits & Established Clients!
Winnetka, CA
$600,000
Duboce Triangle/Castro Second Generation Restaurant For Sale
San Francisco, CA
$200,000
Restaurant and Brewery, Established in 2000 - 4,000 Sqft plus Patio
Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
GREAT LOCATION Eagle Rock Laundry
Eagle Rock, CA
$670,000
Tutti Frutti, Help Run, High Net, Easy,
San Bernardino County, CA
$139,000
Profitable Hot Tub and Outdoor Grill Buisiness
Shasta County, CA
$549,000
Men's Suit and Alterations
Northridge, CA
$80,000
Absentee Run Coin Laundry in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$770,000
Sushi Restaurant - Full Kitchen - ABC - $108k profits
Ladera Ranch, CA
$149,000
Sherman Oaks, CA EA Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$780,000
Nightclub/Restaurant/Kareoke/MusicVenue
Torrance, CA
$795,000
HVAC Contractor—Commercial and Residential
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $528,000
Iconic Adult Store
Butte County, CA
$1,200,000
Vibrant Bar and Restaurant
Santa Barbara, CA
$1,100,000
Helicopter Flight School and Touring
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,800,000
***In Escrow*** Profitable HOA Property Management Company in OC
Orange County, CA
$695,000
Spa & Wellness Center
Santa Barbara, CA
$550,000
Franchise Pizza
Alameda County, CA
$250,000
An Innovative Car Service Co. Cutting-Edge Technology. Seller Carry
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Jema Edwards
Jem Advisory Solutions
Serving San Diego County, CA
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Price Reduced! Korean BBQ Chicken restaurant for Sale in Prunedale!
Prunedale, CA
$149,000
Turnkey Northern California Fencing Company
Shasta County, CA
$1,000,000
Established Market with Beer & Wine for Sale
Ventura, CA
$575,000
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$249,000
7-Eleven in Bakersfield
San Bernardino, CA
$375,000
Established Port Of Subs Franchise Sandwich Shop For Sale
Grass Valley, CA
$315,000
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.
