Walnut Creek, CA
$2,000,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Window & Door Business For Sale- Very Profitable for over 25 years!
Highly Scalable Home Care Staffing Agency - Motivated Seller
Riverside County, CA
$200,000
Elite Dog Boarding and Grooming and Day Care operation
California
$1,620,000
Profitable Pet Grooming Opportunity near Burbank
Los Angeles County, CA
$79,000
High-End Auto Repair Shop in Wealthy OC – Room to Double Revenue
Orange County, CA
$598,000
Well Established Aerial Fire Fighting Aviation Company
California
$14,000,000
Established Ocean Beach Restaurant & Bar | Type 47 License | SBA Preap
Ocean Beach, CA
$1,999,000
Established 40-Year Fish & Chips Restaurant – Turnkey & Profitable
Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
Fully Equipped Asian Fusion Restaurant in Orange County
Cypress, CA
$49,000
Manufacturer of Networking Equipment for Security Applications
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $597,000
FranchisePhilly's Best Cheesesteaks
Available in California
$250,000
Boutique Marketing Agency - Full Service, Notable Client Roster
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,470,000
Established Café & Bakery Franchise with Strong Sales Growth
San Diego, CA
$399,000
Beverly Hills Award-Winning Aesthetics Practice for Sale
$395,000
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey & Scalable B2B & C Full-Service Marketing & Print Franchise
Los Angeles County, CA
$495,000
Established San Diego County Janitorial Cleaning Company
Carlsbad, CA
$380,000
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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Custom Apparel Production & Sewing Contractors
Alameda County, CA
$250,000
Unique - Themed Coffee Shop
Yucaipa, CA
$625,000
Juice & Smoothie Franchise in North County San Diego County
San Diego, CA
$249,999
Sweet Opportunity Next to Major Movie Theater – Candy & Dessert Shop
Escondido, CA
$29,000
Scaffold Erection & Rental Company with Property
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $100,000
FranchiseUrban Air Adventure Park
Available in California
$750,000
Popular Franchise Boba Tea Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Franchise Shipping, Printing, Mailbox and More Store
San Diego, CA
$35,000
Fully equipped salon for sale
$25,000
Walnut Creek, CA
Luxury Massage Spa For Sale
Rocklin, CA
$40,000
Thriving Naturopathic Medicine Practice for Sale
Pismo Beach, CA
$200,000
Real Estate and Mortgage Company For Sale
California
$700,000
Pizza in N Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA
$550,000
2 Location Luxury Drug Rehab Detox/Residential + Real Esate in HI & CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,400,000
Subway for sale
Baldwin Park, CA
$425,000
Gas station business only
Long Beach, CA
$1,800,000
FranchiseZ PLUMBERZ
Available Nationwide
$40,000
Sushi Restaurant in Torrance with Liquor License 41 Beer & Wine
Torrance, CA
$218,000
Boba tea and dessert shop for sale in SF Dogpatch neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$48,000
Physical Therapy Practice with Loyal Patient Base- Turkey Opportunity
$105,000
Rancho Mirage, CA
The Pet Grooming salon in East Bay
Alameda County, CA
$351,939
Popular Pizzeria & Wine Bar
Aptos, CA
$59,000
FranchiseWag N' Wash
Available in California
$200,000
Hospice
Los Angeles County, CA
$400,000
Medicare Certified Home Health Care
Glendale, CA
$170,000
Vending Location For Sale
Thousand Oaks, CA
$23,500
California Central Coast Multi-Practice Law Firm for Sale
Morro Bay, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $500,000
Restaurant and Full Bar with Large Patio in Sebastopol for Sale
Sebastopol, CA
$495,000
Jema Edwards
Jem Advisory Solutions
Serving San Diego County, CA
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Santa Ana – Orange County CA Mission Tortilla Route for Sale
Santa Ana, CA
$130,000
Market Sushi
Gardena, CA
$30,000
A Passive Toy Vending Machine That Makes $54,000/Year in the U.S.?!
$30,000
Ontario, CA
Preschool Business For Sale Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, CA
$800,000
Retail Business Opportunity – Prime El Centro Location with Establish
El Centro, CA
$1,200,000
FranchiseFranchise Venture Capital
Available in California
$150,000
Established hair salon:7 stations, staffed, and open 6 days a week
Los Angeles County, CA
$59,999
Vending machine at location for sale 11 total combo snacks and drinks
Van Nuys, CA
$99,999
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Highly Profitable
San Leandro, CA
$1,600,000
Boba tea and Desserts shop for sale in San Jose near Costco
San Jose, CA
$168,000
Quick Service Restaurant in a beautiful Historical Orange Circle
Orange, CA
$250,000
For Sale: Liquor Store - 50% DOWN REQUIRED
Sacramento, CA
$1,699,000
For Sale: Liquor Store - Busy Location, Lotto And ATM
Antioch, CA
$1,599,000
Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland - Alameda County
Oakland, CA
$135,000
For Sale: Liquor Store - Lockeford
Lockeford, CA
$1,000,000
FranchiseAlphaGraphics
Available Nationwide
$125,000
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.
