Monterey Park, CA
$249,000
Businesses in California For Sale
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Monterey Park restaurant for sale
Beautifully Designed LA Restaurant for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Private Vocational School
Woodland Hills, CA
$5,900,000
Tasteful Decor 1,500sf Restaurant, Beer/Wine, Must See!
Tustin, CA
$225,000
A approximately 500 SF fully equipped restaurant in the Food Court
Lincoln Heights, CA
$15,000
Open 1,500sf Chinese Restaurant, Very Busy Corner Location
Rowland Heights, CA
$178,000
Pizza & Sports Bar, can be converted type 41 license SELLER MAY CARRY
Pleasanton, CA
$228,888
Famous Hong Kong Style Deli & Desserts, Desirable Location
City Of Industry, CA
$178,000
Restaurant & Bar So OC Beach Location Busy Top Location
Orange County, CA
$1,000,000
Profitable Electrical Contracting Business – Major Clients
San Jose, CA
$350,000
Established Fast Food Franchise Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Established Boba & Snack Shop in San Jose– Full Kitchen
San Jose, CA
$148,000
Turn Key Shabu Restaurant – Prime SSF Location – High Volume
South San Francisco, CA
$350,000
Auto Repair Est 40 Yrs Fully Equipped Low Rent!
Orange County, CA
$120,000
Exclusive Clause Sichuan Fusion in Richmond Plaza
Richmond, CA
$360,000
Hospice
Los Angeles County, CA
$400,000
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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Medicare Certified Home Health Care
Glendale, CA
$170,000
Profitable Pizza in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$850,000
CPG-Bread, Snack & Food Manufacturer-Positioned for Growth-
Marin County, CA
$650,000
Independent Gas station with Kiosk/Real Proper- Arco approved location
Los Angeles, CA
$4,500,000
Monterey County-Established Flooring Franchise with Mobile Showroom
Salinas, CA
$250,000
Sushi & Japanese Grill Restaurant-Dana Point-PRICE REDUCED
Dana Point, CA
$189,000
Market Sushi-->High Volume
Manhattan Beach, CA
$140,000
Branded Boba tea shop with kitchen for sale in Sacramento near college
Sacramento, CA
$200,000
Breakfast Cafe Gross $1,920,000 yr. $132,000 Dn. Assume 3.75% note
Sonora, CA
$480,000
Established Security Firm with Strong Client Base
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,045,000
Performance Sport Boutique, Customer Lounge & More
San Diego County, CA
$600,000
Attractive Restaurant/Bar in the Heart of SF W/Separated full type 47
San Francisco, CA
$488,000
Hancock Park Restaurant w/Sidewalk Seating – High Visibility Location
Los Angeles, CA
$395,000
Immigration Law Practice with Steady Client Base – Well Established!
Los Angeles, CA
$330,000
Children Indoor Playground - Short Hours - Low Rent
Redlands, CA
$250,000
Established Real Estate Staging Company
Orange County, CA
$300,000
Established Nail & Skin Care Business - Franchise Support
Fremont, CA
$100,000
Breakfast, Lunch Cafe So OC Beach Location
Orange County, CA
$200,000
Retail Pharmacy near major Hospital in Downtown Los Angeles. All PBMs
Los Angeles, CA
$225,880
Turnkey Café Space– Prime Opportunity!
Ventura, CA
$99,000
Turnkey Fastest Labs Franchise Location, Exclusive Territories
San Diego County, CA
$210,000
Operating 6-Bed Residential Treatment and Detox Facility
Santa Ana, CA
$400,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa (Windsor), CA - Seller Financing
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,900,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Fe Springs, CA - Highly Profitable
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$575,000
GMP Supplement & OTC Manufacturer in CA – Huge Growth Potential
Placentia, CA
$4,000,000
South Bay-Franchise Hair Salon with Established Cliental & Staff
Los Angeles County, CA
$68,900
Premier Custom Cabinet Business – Expandable & Profitable
Van Nuys, CA
$1,200,000
Seller financing Available - Tailoring/Alterations
Redlands, CA
$85,000
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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Los Angeles Restaurant, Bar & Brewpub – Neighborhood Favorite!
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
ATM Route - Strong Cash Flow
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,152,000
Solo Medical Practice for Sale
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$500,000
***For Sale: Thriving Auto Repair Shops!***
Riverside, CA
$75,000
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
California
$550,000
Liquor Store with Property near LAX
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
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.
