Los Angeles, CA
$1,655,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Architectural Firm with 4 Years of Upward Growth
Flower Shop in Downtown LA
Los Angeles, CA
$165,000
Central Coast Full-Service Sign & Graphics Shop - Established, Turnkey
Atascadero, CA
$120,000
Profitable Central Coast Pet Grooming Business
Los Osos, CA
$120,000
Popular Liquor Store - Seller retiring (Sherman Oaks)
Sherman Oaks, CA
$99,000
Profitable Round Table Pizza Package Deal – San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
$950,000
Ramen Noodles Restaurant - Short Hours - High Net - Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$325,000
Mexican Restaurant for Sale next to University of La Verne
La Verne, CA
$85,000
Profitable Mrs. Fields Franchise for Sale in High-Traffic SoCal Mall
Downey, CA
$125,000
Sweet Franchise for Sale in High-Traffic SoCal Lifestyle Center
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$59,000
Sandwich Franchise - 100% Employee Run - Low Rent - High Net
San Bernardino County, CA
$350,000
Los Alamitos Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
$148,800
Security Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service
Stanislaus County, CA
$600,000
Well established jewelry store at great location for sale.
$249,000
Roseville, CA
Turnkey-Profitable Pizzeria in a Great area
Glendale, CA
$499,000
Well-Established Mexican Restaurant for Sale
Lomita, CA
$280,000
Michael Wildeveld - CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI, CEPA
Veld Mergers & Acquisitions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We strive to help our clients realize their unique definition of success. To achieve this, our team provides a comprehensive service offering aimed at supporting lower middle market business owners at nearly all stages of their company’s lifecycle. Our team has supported over 2,000 clients since 2002 and completed more than 1,150 transactions. This experience, coupled with our history as founders, owners and operators ourselves provides our team with an unparalleled practical knowledge base and real world perspective that is aligned with our clients. When we provide mergers & acquisitions advisory services, explore capital sourcing and deployment options, evaluate valuation drivers or structure a realistic exit plan, we do so knowing that our clients rely on us to help manage what may be their largest asset and the culmination of years of extraordinary efforts. If our client has an interim leadership need, we approach the assignment as if it were our business, reputation, investment and our future retirement at stake – because ultimately it is. The value we provide and the quality of our efforts will make or break a successful engagement. In doing so we are not only able to capitalize on each of our management experiences, but we are also able to draw from best practices learned from working with thousands of clients across all industry sectors. As a result our perspective is broad and our resource base is vast. Our full service approach supports the notion that your business is more than just a transaction to you and us, it’s our business too. Your success translates into our success, just as we shoulder the burden of any failure. As a result we consider ourselves to not only be our client’s solutions advisor, but also their partner.
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Baja Fresh, Fully Updated in Sought-After Community
Orange County, CA
$465,000
Franchise Shipping, Printing, Mailbox and More Store
San Diego, CA
$35,000
Turnkey Baja Fresh in Prime Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Baja Fresh in Prime Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
$365,000
Beautiful Established Massage Therapy Business For Sale
Santa Cruz County, CA
$428,000
Spacious Restaurant + Stage + Outdoor Space in Marin County
Marin County, CA
$290,000
Restaurant and Bar So OC Beach City Short Hours
Orange County, CA
$350,000
Alameda County, California, Veterinary Practice - Leasehold
Alameda County, CA
$795,000
Busy Pizza Restaurant in a great location
$140,000
Los Angeles, CA
RCFE for Sale in Redlands, CA
Redlands, CA
$70,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Redding, CA - Vehicle Financing
Redding, CA
$725,000
Partially SBA Pre-Qualified: Premium Amazon Agency
California
$1,650,000
Luxury Massage Spa For Sale
Rocklin, CA
$40,000
Dance School – High Profits, No Dance Experience Needed
Los Angeles, CA
$795,000
Established Indian restaurant for sale in SF Mission off Valencia
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Event Ticket Reseller
Ontario, CA
$27,867,070
Most beatiful area near Beach & Down Town Centeral Coast CA
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
$459,000
Home Health Agency For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Trendy Beverage & Snack Café – High-Traffic East Bay Location
Fremont, CA
$295,000
Sacramento, CA: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$2,470,000
Sacramento, CA
Flower Shop *Profitable & Affordable Rent*
Carmichael, CA
$250,000
The Pet Grooming salon in East Bay
Alameda County, CA
$351,939
Corner Lot Freestanding Restaurant & Bar Type 47 License
Campbell, CA
$250,000
Glendale / Eagle Rock Area Bar -Semi-Absentee with No Food Requirement
Glendale, CA
$350,000
Pizza Venue w/Street Visibility on Major Throughway
Hancock, CA
$95,000
"Redwood City" Highly-Recommended Restaurant is Now For Sale!
Redwood City, CA
$175,000
Gas Station w/ Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Colusa County, CA
$2,700,000
Anaheim Boba Shop near HighSchool 2MinsWalk Established customers base
Anaheim, CA
$95,000
Vinod Desar
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty Commercial Division
Serving Riverside County, CA
We are a leader in the commercial real estate industry, offering a robust suite of services to our business, multifamily and commercial property clients. Powered by deep relationships and industry-changing technology, our professionals sell, finance, and service commercial real estate, providing support for the entire life cycle of our clients’ assets. Our unique ownership structure allows us to put our clients’ interests first and create a marketplace that delivers a superior experience.
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***Sale Pending***LA County Residential & Commercial Plumbing Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,600,000
Durable Medical Equipment Retailer w/Industry’s Most Searchable Name!
Huntington Beach, CA
$1,600,000
Modern Absentee-Run Pizza Franchise
$289,000
Riverside, CA
Turnkey Hospice – No 36-Month Rule
Beverly Hills, CA
$400,000
Smoke Shop @ Dinuba
Dinuba, CA
$175,000
NOHO Profitable Turnkey Cafe Restaurant for Sale
North Hollywood, CA
$120,000
Well-Established Custom Cabinet Manufacturer with 40-Year Reputation
Santa Clara County, CA
$475,000
Auto Repair shop AND Real Estate!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,849,000
Travel Agency specializes in customized Latin American Trips
Morgan Hill, CA
$350,000
Own a Slice of Nostalgia - Penny Candy Store
Sutter County, CA
$225,000
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.
