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Businesses For Sale in California
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Licensed Preschool & RE | Affluent Demographics | SBA Eligible.
Fully Equipped Micro Brewery In North County
San Diego County, CA
Large-Format Los Feliz Hair & Beauty Salon | 20 Stations | 3,300 SF
Los Feliz, CA
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Tenderloin
San Francisco, CA
Pizza in N Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA
Gas station business only
Long Beach, CA
California Central Coast Multi-Practice Law Firm for Sale
Morro Bay, CA
Restaurant and Full Bar with Large Patio in Sebastopol for Sale
Sebastopol, CA
Santa Ana – Orange County CA Mission Tortilla Route for Sale
Santa Ana, CA
Popular Restaurant in Down Town Marin
San Rafael, CA
2 Location Long Beach Area Coffee Concept & Café
Long Beach, CA
Turnkey Wellness Studio Including Chiropractic Services in Palm Desert
Palm Desert, CA
Turnkey Tasting Room, Rooftop Bar and Short Term Rental Unit!
Murphys, CA
Ventura County's Premiere Restaurant/Wine Bar
Ventura County, CA
Operational Home Health – ACHC Accredited and Fully Transferable
Chatsworth, CA
Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer, 30+ Years – Real Estate Available
Orange 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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Italian Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
New, new, new in highly dense Los Angeles location
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Restaurant w/Beer & Wine
Santa Barbara County, CA
High Profit, Fully Operational Flight School Academy
Orange County, CA
***UNDER LOI***San Francisco Bay Area Home Health Agency
California
Liquor Store Business with Property for Sale
Madera County, CA
Adult Day Health Care Center with Property Near FWY 170
Los Angeles County, CA
Super Restaurant-Busy Location-Type 41-Profitable!!
Half Moon Bay, CA
Japanese Sushi Restaurant With B & W
Laguna Niguel, CA
Profitable Chinese Restaurant,Prime Woodland Hills – 25+ Years in Biz
Woodland Hills, CA
Make money two ways with this company
Fountain Valley, CA
Highly Profitable, Well-Established Main Street Restaurant
Murphys, CA
Auto Body + Paint + Collision Facility
Gardena, CA
Contemporary rental Salon , 11 stations , Affluent city
Mission Viejo, CA
1500 Sq Ft - Fully Equipped Mongolian BBQ – near Marina Del Ray
Los Angeles County, CA
Liquor Store In OC--CA
Cypress, CA
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills, CA
Well-Established Window Coverings & Home Security Business – Turnkey
Sacramento County, CA
Market & Deli Medeterinannian Grocery Store
Roseville, CA
Compounding Pharmacy inside Large Medical Center [Sterile/Non Sterile]
San Diego, CA
Manufacturer and Distributor of Automotive Service Supplies
Los Angeles County, CA
Round Table Pizza Franchise – Strong Sales, Prime for Hands-On Owner
San Joaquin County, CA
Mexican Restaurant - Tacos with Beer & Wine
Artesia, CA
Acquisition Opportunity CPR Training 23,000 data base
Sacramento, CA
Established Asian Restaurant with ABC 41 License
San Diego, CA
Profitable North County Guitar Retail Store
San Diego County, CA
Real Estate Staging Services
Alameda County, CA
TurnKey Trucking Company for Sale
Riverside County, 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 Business Brokerage Franchise Opportunity – So. California
San Diego County, CA
Branded pizza restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
5 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale
Rialto, CA
Thai Restaurant in Redondo Beach – SBA Financing Avbl
Los Angeles County, CA
Deep AI powered Platform for Data Discovery, Compliance and DSPM
Santa Clara County, CA
Auto Repair Shop in Escondido, CA
Escondido, 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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