Long Beach, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Very Porifitable and Established Smoke Shop for Sale
Profitable Physical Therapy & Acupuncture Clinic
Los Angeles County, CA
FedEx – $1.7M Sales | $700K Cash + $650K Seller Note
Sacramento County, CA
Bubble Tea Business for Sale – Downtown San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
Established Dive Shop & Charter Business– Optional Seller Financing
Monterey County, 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
6 Bed 4SALE-$38k Mo Gross-Seller Behind Payments
Sebastopol, CA
Absentee run Boba tea and snack shop for sale in Fremont plaza
Fremont, CA
Turnkey 20-Screen Indoor Digital Billboard Network — S. OC County
Popular Boba Tea Shop in Prime Piedmont Ave Location
Oakland, CA
Carniceria Jantizio --- Business For Sale
Kern County, 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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Cutting Edge Profitable Pilates Studio with Memberships
Los Angeles, CA
Established General Contracting Company – Inland Empire, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
Turnkey Sandwich Franchise Growth Potential For Owner Operator
Fresno County, CA
Quick Service Restaurant - 40+ Years Established - Concord/Clayton
Concord, CA
Turnkey Alameda Co. Liquor Store — $85K Net, $220K Asking
Alameda County, CA
Hospice for Sale – SoCal
Van Nuys, CA
Pizza Restaurant Dine In & Take out capability
Roseville, CA
Leading Regional Pain Management Practice with Five Locations
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Aldea Franchise — San Jose, Ready Day One
Turnkey Flame Broiler — Remodel Complete, Sales Climbing
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Semi-Truck Body & Paint Business w Established Contracts
San Joaquin County, CA
Bakersfield Region CPA Firm for Sale
Kern County, CA
Profitable Nail Salon In South OC
Orange County, CA
South Orange County, CA Pharmacy for Sale
Orange County, CA
San Francisco Downtown Pharmacy for Sale
San Francisco, CA
Specialty Cleaning Business – Excellent Profits
San Francisco, CA
20+ Yr OC Boutique with Affluent Repeat Customers
Orange County, CA
Major brand Gas Station, Car Wash & Conv. Store with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stockton, CA
Liquor Store - Noe Valley (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA
Profitable EV rental business! 35%-75% ARR
Clean Hospice License Opportunity
Van Nuys, CA
Cafe & Full Bar in So OC Beach City Price Reduced
Orange County, CA
Food Market in Orange County!
Orange County, CA
Boba / Tea shop in busy, highly sought after Costa Mesa location
Costa Mesa, CA
Premium Beverage Franchise in High-Traffic SV
San Jose, CA
General merchandise
Los Angeles County, CA
Old Town Orange Restaurant with Liquor – Prime Location
Orange, CA
Premier B2B Custom Drapery Manufacturer + Real Estate Avail (SBA)
Orange County, CA
Bob Crandall
BC Business Brokers, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
I have brokered sales of businesses and commercial real estate for over 30 years. I also specialize in commercial real estate leases, having brokered well over 500 transactions.
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Dental Practice with Medcial SPA for Sale- Los Angeles, CA
Palms, CA
Established North County Deli & Catering | Van Included
San Diego County, CA
Owner-Operators Wanted: Exclusive Branded Prepaid Opportunity
Interior and Exterior Wall Finishings Company
California
Turn-key Profitable auto repair shop in Orange County
Orange County, CA
Fully Remote Profitable SEO Business: $9.6K/Month, Walk Away Ready
San Francisco, CA
Franchise Restaurant With Simple Operations and High Demand Menu
Los Angeles County, CA
Top-Grossing Texas BBQ Franchise | Proven #1 Unit | EASTVALE, CA
Eastvale, CA
Highly Profitable BISON BURGER Food Truck | 10+ Years Strong | CA Base
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Used Auto Dealership – San Diego
San Diego, 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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