Portola Valley, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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E-Commerce & National Retail Pet Brand | Major Retail Partnerships
Express Delivery Courier in LA
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Motorcycle Towing
Vallejo, CA
Turnkey Modern 11-Chair Boutique Salon -Prime Location!
Claremont, CA
Highly Profitable 7-Eleven
San Bernardino County, CA
Top Rated San Diego HVAC Business for Sale
San Diego, CA
Highly Profitable 7-Elevan with Gas Station
Hesperia, CA
Established Bubble Tea Shop in Contra Costa County- $70,000, 630 sq ft
Contra Costa County, CA
North Hollywood Bar with Customer Embraced Concept & Vibe!
North Hollywood, CA
706721 - IT Managed Services Companies
California
Market Sushi-->High Volume
Santa Monica, CA
Modern restaurant for sale in South Sacramento Delta shores
Sacramento, CA
Free Standing Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Restaurant
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Prime Restaurant Opportunity – Turnkey Asset Sale with Lease Transfer
$100,000
La Habra, CA
Franchise or Independent Bakery - Prime Location
Concord, CA
Indian Fusion Pizza | Net $250K on $800K Sales, Yorba Linda OC
Yorba Linda, 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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Turnkey Restaurant in Temescal Valley
Temescal Valley, CA
Turnkey Restaurant with $1M+ Annual Gross Sales
Los Angeles, CA
Mile High Cafe
Riverside County, CA
Cold Stone Creamery Palm Desert
Palm Desert, CA
Cold Stone Creamery Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
Martial Arts Studio- Price 50% under Market Value
Los Angeles County, CA
One-of-a-Kind Camera Shop at an Incredible Location
Los Angeles County, CA
La Plaza Shoe Repair
Palm Springs, CA
Spinal Implant Technology and QMS
$1,250,000
Contra Costa County, CA
Event & Floral Design Studio
La Quinta, CA
Hotel Zoso Gift Shop
Palm Springs, CA
Special Industrial Fastener Manufacturing Business in LA for Sale
City Of Industry, CA
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Profitable Retail/Compounding Pharmacy in Calabasas/Agoura Hills area
Hidden Hills, CA
Specialty Manufacturing Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Market Sushi
Tustin, CA
Fully Operated Laundromat - Business Opportunity
Lakewood, CA
Gas Station Portfolio for Sale – Bellflower, California Portfolio Aski
Bellflower, CA
Newly Remodeled 76 Gas Station and Franchise Market with property
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Space Available for Beauty Related Businesses
$30,000
Brea, CA
Downtown SD Mexican food or bring your concept
San Diego, CA
Liquor Store in Fontana - Employee Run
Fontana, CA
Dry Cleaner Agency near Corona
Eastvale, CA
Dry Cleaner Plant In LA - Employee Run
Los Angeles, CA
PHO Restaurant in Riverside
Riverside, CA
Very Porifitable and Established Smoke Shop for Sale
Long Beach, CA
Profitable Physical Therapy & Acupuncture Clinic
Los Angeles County, CA
FedEx – $1.7M Sales | $700K Cash + $650K Seller Note
Sacramento County, CA
Jim Pate
Santa Rosa Business & Commercial
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Santa Rosa Business and Commercial has agents and brokers that have leased and sold businesses and commercial property in the North Bay for over 30 years. There is no other firm in the North Bay that has the equivalent depth of experience and local knowledge of the surrounding business community
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Bubble Tea Business for Sale – Downtown San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
Established Dive Shop & Charter Business– Optional Seller Financing
Monterey County, CA
Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Walnut Creek, CA
POKE Diner | Asset Sale | Well Equip | $80K Only in OC Loc
Brea, CA
Well-Known Korean BBQ Restaurant | Loyal Customer Base | Growth Potent
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Deli With Hood, Walk-In Cooler, Grease Trap, 41 Liquor Lic
San Diego County, CA
Japanese Fast Cuisine, High Vol & Net, Full Staff / Cash
Orange County, CA
Highly Profitable Dry Cleaners | SDE $142K+ | Asking $350K | Prime OC
Newport Beach, CA
San Fernando Starter
San Fernando, CA
Remodeled beauty in dense Compton location
Compton, 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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