California
Businesses For Sale in California
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Print & Design Shop / EST. 1992 / Absentee Owner
Popular Franchise Soft Serve & Taiyaki Kiosk – LA County Mall Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Closed-Door Pharmacy Opportunity in the Lake Balboa Area
Lake Balboa, CA
Technology Powered Student Transportation Platform
Alameda County, CA
Growing Turnkey Suburban Barre Studio - Nat'l Franchise
San Joaquin County, CA
Profitable -great sales-great rent and location
San Diego, CA
21 FedEx Ground Routes - San Diego, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
San Diego, CA
Well Established Retail Pharmacy in the Eagle Rock/Glendale area
Eagle Rock, CA
Retail/Compounding Pharmacy in the heart of Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA
Profitable Established Sandwich Franchise – High Traffic Location
Santa Rosa, CA
Gas Station & Convenience Store Opportunity
Tulare County, CA
Established Gas Station Business Only
Tulare County, CA
High Volume Beer & Wine Store -Prime Location - Priced to Sell
Bellflower, CA
High-Visibility Restaurant for Sale –Busy Corner, Heavy Foot Traffic
$75,000
Santa Ana, CA
Profitable & Established Clinic for Sale, Dr. Retiring
Artesia, CA
40yr Specialty Food Distributor — Branded Snacks Route
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 Specialty Tea & Coffee Chain | 6 South Bay Area Locations
Cupertino, CA
Gas Station Business with Liquor License – Owner-Operator Opportunity
Tulare County, CA
Industrial Warehouse & Distribution Business Included | $235K SDE
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sun Valley, CA
Convenience Store, Mini Market & Full Meat Market, all together.
Paramount, CA
Brunch Cafe-Irvine • 5-Day Open • High Net Income $199K • Asking $450K
Irvine, CA
Absentee-run family entertainment franchise
Orange County, CA
OEM Recreational Products Manufacturer$3.1M Revenue, $522K Sales
Orange County, CA
Established Landscape Installation Business
Placer County, CA
Turnkey Space Available for Beauty Related Businesses
$30,000
Brea, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes - Carson, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Carson, CA
18 FedEx Ground Routes - Los Angeles, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Vernon, CA
Preschool for Sale Spring Valley (San Diego, CA)
Spring Valley, CA
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Fresno, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Fresno, CA
Piology Pizza – Established Franchise with Strong Cash Flow
Monrovia, CA
Cabinet Wholesale Manufacture-Low Rent-Eligible EB5
Alameda County, CA
HVAC Home based business
Contra Costa County, CA
HVAC Home based business
Contra Costa County, CA
Prime Location Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Oakland, CA
Highly Rated Internal Medicine Practice 20+ Yrs in Orange County
Orange County, CA
Turnkey Café in Prime Northridge Shopping Center
$135,000
Los Angeles, CA
Reduced for Quick Sale Home Based Cleaning Business
Los Angeles, CA
Premier Hair Salon- Prime Los Angeles Location
Los Angeles, CA
Premier Pet Styling Salon
Palm Desert, CA
Thriving Vitality Bowls Franchise in Newark’s Bay Area Tech Corridor
Newark, CA
Italian Restaurant With 41 Type Beer & Wine
San Diego County, CA
Folsom CA CPA Practice for Sale
Folsom, CA
Oceanfront Art Gallery in Laguna Beach California
Orange County, CA
2 Premier Desert Locations-Restaurant & Bar + Bakery Cafe -$6.7M Sales
Riverside County, CA
Gary Khachatrian
Lyonsgate Realty California
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Business Broker You Can Trust !!!
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Downtown Bar
Desert Hot Springs, CA
High-Margin Radiant Heating Contractor – Premier LA Niche Business
Los Angeles, CA
HB Sushi & Hand Roll Restaurant + Full Liquor License
$450,000
Huntington Beach, CA
Bike rental business in prime ocean-front location
Orange County, CA
Grocery Store with ABC Type 20 in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
Profitable Vietnamese restaurants
Marin County, CA
Popular Pizza Restaurant (Los Altos)
Los Altos, CA
Auto Repairer in South OC with 30+ years in operation, Fully Equipped
Mission Viejo, CA
Market Sushi
Fountain Valley, CA
Profitable Specialty Outdoor Retailer
Nevada 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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