Walnut Creek, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Established Walnut Creek Restaurant & Bar with Outdoor Seating Area
GMP Certified Supplement Manufacturer & Distributor | Relocatable
Alameda County, CA
Residential HVAC Serving San Bernadino County
San Bernardino County, CA
IT Services Prime Contractor serving Essential CA State Dept.
Sacramento County, CA
Gas Station, W/ Real Property & 3-Bedroom House & Large Commercial Lot
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Calaveras County, CA
Shoe Repair Shop
Contra Costa County, CA
Eyelash Extensions Salon
Los Angeles County, CA
Restaurant Business for Sale in City of Oxnard, (Standalone Building)
Oxnard, CA
Iconic Patented Family Cruiser Brand • 18+ Years • Ready to Scale
Los Angeles County, CA
Tipton Burger– Great Local Opportunity!
Tipton, CA
Profitable Test Equipment Repair & Sales
Menlo Park, CA
High Volume Asian fusion restaurant for sale in Fremont large mall
Fremont, CA
Mediterranean Market, Deli, Bakery & Halal Food
San Mateo County, CA
Mediterranean Market, Deli, Bakery & Halal Food
San Mateo County, CA
Profitable & Well Established Roofing Contractor
Lancaster, CA
Profitable Kern County Roofing Company with Real Estate Available
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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1,700sf Franchise Rice Yogurt Shop
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Premier Custom Jewelry Store for Sale
Orange County, CA
Flourishing Dental Practice
Riverside, CA
Pizza Restaurant in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
Dry Cleaner in South Pasadena
South Pasadena, CA
FAMOUS Thai Restaurant for Sale! Lancaster! AMAZING! GREAT OPPORTUNIT
Lancaster, CA
7 FedEx Ground Routes, Salinas (Watsonville) CA
Watsonville, CA
"Downtown San Mateo" Full Service & Banquet Restaurant for SALE!
San Mateo, CA
Noraebang - Room Karaoke in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
Gas Station and Conv. Store with Property
Redding, CA
Gas Station and Mart with Property (Redding)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redding, CA
Pride of Ownership manufacturing Molds for all consumer industries
Riverside County, CA
Italian restaurant/Pizzeria with a full bar, Patio, great lease terms
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Leading Profitable Commercial Plumbing Contractor
Los Angeles County, CA
Construction & Remodel Business
Yolo County, CA
High-performing Laundromat- Newer Equipment! PRICE IMPROVEMENT
Oxnard, CA
Well Established Motorcycle and Powersports Dealership
Monterey County, CA
Quick Service Restaurant, Low Rent, Takeout or Commercial kitchen
Huntington Beach, CA
SBA Pre-Approved Full Service - Custom Industrial Packaging
Orange, CA
Profitable Functional Edibles Brand with IP + National Reach
Los Angeles, CA
EXIT NOW - Fully Remodeled, Absentee Operated Baskin-Robbins Franchise
Santa Clara County, CA
Japanese restaurant for sale in San Francisco Inner richmond
San Francisco, CA
Asian restaurant for sale in San Francisco Ingleside area
San Francisco, CA
Well Established, Profitable, Retail/Compounding Pharmacy in East Bay
Contra Costa County, CA
Sourdough Franchise Restaurant | $120,000 net profit | Absentee owner
Humboldt County, CA
Popular Main Street Restaurant and Bar with Live Music
Murphys, CA
Ice Cream Franchise, Well-Est., Great Location, No. Bay Area
Napa County, CA
Well established Medical Clinic, Internal Medicine, Sherman Oaks, CA
Sherman Oaks, CA
Randy Katz
Synesis Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
From our initial discussion about a potential sale until after you have handed over your operation, Synesis Advisors is there. This includes helping you understand what your business is worth and potential deal structures, assembling offering memorandums, implementing go-to-market strategies, pre-screening potential buyers, negotiating deal terms, project managing the many parties associated with a transaction, and planning an orderly business transition. We are multi-disciplinary experts so that you don’t have to be.
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Established Chinese restaurant for sale in San Francisco Fillmore area
San Francisco, CA
Sourdough Franchise Sandwich Shop - Seller Financing Available
Mendocino County, CA
Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Contra Costa County, CA
Restaurant, Bar & Live Entertainment
Riverside County, CA
Highly Profitable Dry Cleaners Palm Springs
Riverside County, CA
Well Established Specialty Plumbing Contractor
Monterey 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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