Shasta County, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Turnkey Northern California Fencing Company
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
Well Established Baskin Robbins in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Liquor Store with very high Lottery Income, San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo, CA
Award Wining Health Tech Startup with Patented Technology
Alameda County, CA
Quality Fresh Submarine Sandwich Franchise in Escondido
San Diego County, CA
Mattresses and Accessories - Independent Retailer
San Diego County, CA
Established Bar in the booming city of Hawthorne!
Hawthorne, CA
A Fantastic High End Liquor, Wine Bar, Sprits & Beer
San Jose, CA
Best area and huge kitchen
San Ramon, CA
***In Escrow***Profitable Design and Niche Manufacturer Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Grocery Store with Beer Wine Lic., Very high Lottery Comm. (Hayward)
Hayward, CA
Mediteranean and Gyros restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Residential HVAC Company near Sacramento, CA
California
Established nail salon for sale in SF North beach
San Francisco, CA
Hair Loss Solutions, Wigs, and Hair Extensions , Great Value
Fresno County, CA
Travis Newman
Eliro Inc
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Eliro Inc. is a boutique investment banking firm specializing in the strategic sale of privately held businesses through industry niche consolidation. Founded by seasoned M&A professionals, Eliro Inc. aims to maximize shareholder value by offering expert advisory services, including business valuation, deal structuring, targeted marketing, and transaction closing. Our core differentiator is our unique approach to consolidating businesses within specific industry niches. This strategy enhances earnings multiples, increases sales prices for sellers, attracts premium buyers, and streamlines the acquisition process. The Eliro Inc. management team brings over 30 years of combined experience in M&A, entrepreneurship, finance, and international business. This expertise, combined with a strong network of buyers (large private corporations, publicly traded companies, private equity firms, and high net worth individuals), positions Eliro Inc. to deliver exceptional results. Eliro Inc. targets privately held businesses with EBITDA ranging from $250,000 to $5,000,000, ideally within a target niche, and business owners seeking to maximize their exit value. The firm also works with buyers seeking strategic acquisitions to expand market share, diversify portfolios, and drive growth.
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Independent Gas Station with Large Market Incl Beer & Wine License
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Adelanto, CA
Trucking Company - 48 State Long Haul
California
Vending Machines & Locations Throughout San Diego.
San Diego, CA
Vending Machines & Locations Throughout Orange County.
Orange, CA
Vending Machines & Locations Throughout Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA
Bakery and Cafe for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
Preschool business for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
Long Beach Beer & Wine Bar for Sale!
Long Beach, CA
Super high volume asian distribution business for sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Name Brand Hamburger Franchise SBA Pre-Approved
Los Angeles County, CA
Food Manufacturer - Frozen Pizza & Burritos - Retirement Sale
California
Destination Shop For Gems, Beads & Metaphysical Objects in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
Electronics Design Firm with Fortune 500 clients
Alameda County, CA
Coin Laundry & Coin Car Wash with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Brentwood San Vicente Restaurant For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Flooring & Window Covering, Central Coast Wine Country
Paso Robles, CA
Medical Practice in Los Angeles – Well Established, Net $500K
Burbank, CA
Type 47 ABC License - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
CA Cafe for Sale Under 100k! With Low Rent!
Suisun City, 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.
