Richmond, CA
$120,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Used Auto dealership business for sale in Richmond
Vietnamese sandwich/cafe for sale in Downtown Stockton
Stockton, CA
$65,000
Absentee Smoke Shop & Water Store: Orange County
Orange, CA
$125,888
Highly Profitable Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant & Bakery /Newly Renovated
Eagle Rock, CA
$300,000
Profitable Youth Sports Franchise in A+ Location
Alameda County, CA
$115,000
Auto Repair Est 40 Yrs 5 Star Reviews Yelp/Google
Orange County, CA
$249,000
Prestigious Top Rated San Diego Med Spa Listing#25100CR
San Diego, CA
$2,000,000
Subway
Fullerton, CA
$95,000
Flower Boutique New with Huge Growth Potential
Orange County, CA
$80,000
Sushi Restaurant with 22 Years of Success and Loyal Clientele
Simi Valley, CA
$179,000
Sushi restaurant in Oxnard,Ventura
Oxnard, CA
$99,000
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Chevron station with large MArket (Beer & Wine)
Coachella, CA
$595,000
Location Location Best Spot in E. Los Angeles
East Los Angeles, CA
$4,750,000
Profitable Mexican Restaurant in Orange County
Buena Park, CA
$295,000
Expert Collision Center
Canoga Park, CA
$380,000
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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Established 40+ Year Auto Wheel/ Frame Alignment and Brake Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
New Tech Auto Care
North Hollywood, CA
$495,000
Established Unique Asian Concept with $96,000 Profit
Petaluma, CA
$129,000
Established Mountain Community Bakery & Restaurant
California
$850,000
Established Sandwich Shop in a Prime location
Costa Mesa, CA
$249,000
Established Pizzeria with beer & wine
Long Beach, CA
$175,000
Well Known Long Established & Profitable Nursery with Land for Sale
Bakersfield, CA
$1,720,000
Bill's Cabinets
Sacramento, CA
$229,000
Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!
Santa Rosa, CA
$525,000
Thriving Sushi Restaurant - Fully Absentee - Full Liquor License
Palm Desert, CA
$439,000
$45,000 Down - SBA Approved - High Volume BBQ Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$300,000
Established Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning Franchise Resale - Orange County
California
$125,000
Specialty CNC Shop Fabricator & Manufacturer – Established Client Base
Riverside, CA
$159,888
Dog Day Care - Franchised
Orange County, CA
$1,600,000
Leading Acoustic Measurement Manufacturer
California
$600,000
Popular Pizza Restaurant (Milpitas)
Milpitas, CA
$150,000
Comfort Care Facility for Patients in Northridge!
Northridge, CA
$400,000
Home Health Care Facility for Patients in Northridge!
Northridge, CA
$150,000
Stylish Beauty Salon in Arcadia: Strong Cash Flow w/ Huge Growth
Arcadia, CA
$168,888
Burger, Steak & Salads - American Cuisine (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles, CA
$95,000
Established Auto Body Shop Business for Sale!
Sherman Oaks, CA
$149,000
5 days open Sand-Cafe in Industry Area
Corona, CA
$65,000
Carpet Cleaning Established Franchise
San Diego County, CA
$135,000
High Volume & Profitable Grocery Business for Sale
Kern County, CA
$2,500,000
Established Laundromat for Sale
Lynwood, CA
$180,000
Pieology Pizzeria - Excellent Location Very Turnkey
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
Guards Down Barber Shop
San Bernardino, CA
$120,000
Preschool Business Redwood City , CA
Redwood City, CA
$1,350,000
Jema Edwards
Jem Advisory Solutions
Serving San Diego County, CA
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"San Francisco" Restaurant Business along Taraval St!
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Luxury Pre- Owned Auto Dealership $24M+ in Gross Sales
California
$2,200,000
Upscale Hair Salon in Irvine, Station Rental , Great location
Irvine, CA
$200,000
Strength Training Gym – SBA Pre-Approved
Oakland, CA
$353,000
Preschool Business in Rocklin, CA
Sacramento, CA
$1,000,000
Unique Korean Restaurant in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$169,000
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.
