Orange County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Auto Repair and Smog Check in Garden Grove, Same Owner For 32 years,
32 years same owner Auto Repair and Smog Check
Orange County, CA
Lebanese delicious food restaurant
Murrieta, CA
Profitable, Charming & Upgraded Alameda Restaurant w/Full Bar FOR SALE
Alameda County, CA
Type 48 Bar with Real Estate
Los Angeles, CA
High-growth SaaS Transforming Entertainment
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Vacuum and Sewing Machine Service and Sales
Napa County, CA
Established Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria with full bar and patio
Glendale, CA
Mobile Beverage Catering - Build your own schedule
Santa Clara County, CA
Mobile Beverage Catering - Build your own schedule
Santa Clara County, CA
Hancock Park Area Restaurant w/Sidewalk Seating
Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant with a patio and ample parking
Emeryville, CA
Established Permanent Makeup Studio, Beauty Salon & Training Academy
San Diego County, CA
Turn Key Full Service Car Wash for Sale
$13,500,000
California
2024 Built Gas Station & Franchise Market Opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redding, CA
Established Auto Repair Business in North County
San Diego, CA
Eric Landis
M & A Business Advisors
Serving Orange County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm with 6 offices, that specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries. We use proprietary methods and advanced technology to better serve our clients and accomplish their objectives. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment, a “hands on” approach and M&A Advisor expertise in: • Finance and Accounting • Commercial Leases • Market and Industry Dynamics • Managing Due Diligence • Strategy and Negotiations • Preparing Contracts Our years of experience along with our ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition.
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Established Los Angeles Auto Body Shop, Strong Reputation, Price Drop
Los Angeles County, CA
Absentee run Pizza and pasta restaurant for sale in Emeryville
Emeryville, CA
Established Turnkey Cafe for Sale in Folsom.
Folsom, CA
Liquor Store with Property for Sale in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Full-Service Laboratory, Great Employees, Accounts, and Setup
Orange County, CA
Newly Remodeled Chevron Extra Mile -Prime Interstate 5 Travel Corridor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kern County, CA
High Volume Grocery Market (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles, CA
High-End Bakery Cafes & Franchise Package
Walnut Creek, CA
Legacy Investment Opportunity Iconic Apple Valley Restaurant FOR SALE
$125,000
Apple Valley, CA
Established restoration business - franchise or full asset sale
Ventura, CA
Turnkey Pizza Restaurant for Sale – Built-In Community Favorite!
Sacramento County, CA
Successful auto repair shop opportunity in San Pedro
San Pedro, CA
Beautifully remodeled restaurant opportunity in San Pedro
San Pedro, CA
Massage spa for sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Car rental for sale
Santa Monica, CA
Los Angeles CPA Firm for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Exc Opp For Quick Sale! Remote, WI and SPLTY Film Rentals & Sales
Los Angeles County, CA
$5M Rev. LTC Pharmacy – 200–300 Beds Served – Closed Door – California
Orange County, CA
Premium Subscription-Based Meal Prep Business | $1.9M TTM Revenue
San Francisco, CA
Stone Fabrication Shop with Showroom, Slab and Tile Installers
$495,000
Monterey, CA
Beachside Bar and Restaurant w/Great Street Visibility – Famous Retail
Santa Monica, CA
Nationally Acclaimed Retail Bakery for Sale
California
Prime Palo Alto Café Opportunity
Santa Clara County, CA
Distrito Federal Restaurant and Bar, 379 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA
Campbell, CA
Absentee run burger joint for sale in Downtown Martinez
Martinez, CA
Profitable Bakery in Mediums Shopping Center
Pico Rivera, CA
Sewer and Drain Service
Monterey County, CA
Stand alone Mexican food w patio or bring your own concept 41 lic-
Escondido, CA
Gary Khachatrian
Lyonsgate Realty California
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Business Broker You Can Trust !!!
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5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Sacramento, CA - Highly Profitable
Sacramento, CA
4 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Stockton, CA - Highly Profitable
Stockton, CA
Dental Office For Sale
$350,000
Lawndale, CA
Hot Pot restaurant with fully equipped and a reasonable rent
Milpitas, CA
Consulting business - Cash Cow
San Jose, CA
Money Making "Grandmom’s Cooking–Mediterranean/Middle Eastern Kitchen"
Burbank, CA
5-DAY Cafe with ample parking, short hours, patio and, low rent
Los Angeles, CA
Successful Legacy Boiler Service Company
Ventura County, CA
Profitable Grill & Deli in Prime Location
San Diego County, CA
2,500 SF Powerhouse Pizzeria – Street Front Corner + Patio – ABC 41
Orange County, 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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