Van Nuys, CA
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Home Health Care-Operatinal-Jacho Accredited-Established In 2018
Cash Flow: $100,000
Licensed Auto Wholesale Dealership multi Years in Business w/ LLC Cali
Contra Costa County, CA
Established licensed auto wholesale dealership operating in Contra Costa County, California with excellent DMV standing and multiple years of continuous operation. This home-based business opportunity...
Iconic Community Market & Deli... Real Estate available at appraisal $
San Bernardino County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, multi-revenue retail business with real estate included, located in a highly trafficked corridor of the Inland Empire. The business has operated...
Premium Veterinary Hospital, Surgery Center & Urgent Care
Cameron Park, CA
An exceptional opportunity to own a high-end, fully equipped veterinary hospital, surgical center & urgent care designed to deliver outstanding care while creating a welcoming experience for pets,...
Cash Flow: $710,000
Thriving Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Business for Sale
Stanislaus County, CA
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and reputable Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning company with a loyal customer base and a proven track record of...
Cash Flow: $413,000
Auto Repair, Smog & Exhaust System And Used Car Sale
Sacramento, CA
Good Clean Turn Key Business...
Cash Flow: $85,000
Established and Growing Orange County Opportunity!
Orange County, CA
You'll love this incredible furniture and furnishings opportunity in Orange County! This established and thriving business has been delighting customers for years with an amazing collection of unique...
Cash Flow: $272,125
Custom Made Out Door TV Covers
Poway, CA
Established Custom Outdoor TV Cover Business - 17 Years of Success This profitable custom manufacturing business specializes in high-quality outdoor television covers made from durable marine vinyl....
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Cash Flow: $30,000
Restaurant Dine-In or Take Out
Corona, CA
Investment Highlights • Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity – Fully operating Dine-In, Take Out restaurant with established equipment and kitchen infrastructure. • Prime Main Street Location – Located in...
Mission's Tortilla Route, Southwest Riverside, CA
Riverside, CA
Imagine stepping into a well-established food distribution business that's already built strong relationships with popular grocery stores in Southwest Riverside, California. This Mission's Tortilla...
EBITDA: $70,540
Tierra Encantada
Franchise
Available in California
Join Tierra Encantada and become part of a thriving, in-demand brand that sets both families and franchise partners up for success. With our proven track record and strong waiting lists, you'll be positioned to grow and succeed in the booming child care industry.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $3,045,432
Turnkey Absentee-Run Sourdough Sandwich Shop – $125K Including All FF&
Rancho Cordova, CA
Turnkey Sourdough & Co. Restaurant – Established Location with Growth Potential An excellent opportunity to acquire an established, fully equipped Sourdough & Co. restaurant located at 2823 Zinfandel...
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Cash Flow: $67,051
Mission's Tortilla Route, Hemet, CA
Hemet, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Hemet, California region for $150,000! Currently generating $606,632 in yearly sales and nets $66,207. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
EBITDA: $66,207
Dental Office For Sale
$350,000
Lawndale, CA
Diagnostic Imaging Company Selling after 26 years in Business!
San Joaquin, CA
26-Year-Established Diagnostic Imaging Equipment & Service Company Established Business | Diverse Customer Base | Equipment Sales & Service | Recurring Service Opportunities This well-established...
Cash Flow: $265,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Roseville CA
Placer County, CA
SBA-qualified Profitable and well-established FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes operating out of the Roseville, California station. The routes are strategically arranged for efficient load...
Cash Flow: $468,108
Kurt Okraski
M&A Business Advisors
Serving El Dorado County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Retail, Health Care, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. We use proprietary methods and advanced technology to better serve our clients and accomplish their objectives. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries (CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Lifetime Certified Business Intermediaries (L-CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) designation issued by M&A Source, the Certified Business Brokers (CBB) designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers and the BBP – Industry Expert designation. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Our Advisors are actively involved as industry association Presidents, industry association Board Members, industry association Committee Chairs, industry association Instructors as well as contributors to industry publications. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands on” approach by the Advisor along with expertise in a wide range of fields such as finance, accounting, commercial leases, understanding contracts and industry dynamics, managing due diligence, negotiations, preparing contracts and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. Please refer to our website and contact one of our Advisors near you for a complimentary consultation.
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Established ADHC/CBAS Center for Sale — Northern California
California
An opportunity to acquire a long-established and profitable Adult Day Health Care / Community-Based Adult Services business in Northern California. • Licensed capacity: 200 • Annual revenue:...
Established Vacation Rental Management Franchise | Home Based
San Bernardino County, CA
Established Vacation Rental Management Franchise | Home Based Financing Note: This business does not qualify for SBA financing. Buyers should have sufficient cash or access to alternative/personal...
Cash Flow: $107,212
Turnkey POKE - Employee-Run – Beer&Wine–Huge Growth Potential
Palm Desert, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire an established and fully equipped poke restaurant in the highly desirable Palm Desert / Coachella Valley market. The restaurant generated approximately $554,000 in...
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Cash Flow: $80,000
Well established Profitable Poke Bowl, Banh Mi & Boba Shop
Marin County, CA
Established poke, banh mi, and boba shop — nearly 10 years at the same Marin County location. Profitable, fully equipped, and ready to operate on day one. WHY THIS BUSINESS Ten-year track record with...
Tesla Cybertruck Camper Shells - Space Campers
San Luis Obispo, CA
Space Campers is a premium fiberglass truck cap and wedge camper brand purpose-built for the Tesla Cybertruck. We've spent four years developing and refining the product, successfully producing and...
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Restoration 1
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Restoration 1 Water Damage Exoerts
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,427,586
Busy Thai Restaurant
Ventura, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an established Thai restaurant in thriving down town Ventura.Thai restaurant offers a turnkey operation with existing clientele, strong local presence, with beer & wine...
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Cash Flow: $170,000
Absentee Owner - Profitable RAMEN restaurant | SBA eligible
Chino, CA
Established and fully operational restaurant located in the growing city of Chino, California. This is an excellent opportunity for an E-2 investor or owner operator seeking a proven business with...
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Cash Flow: $120,000
Liquor Store | High Gross | High Net |SBA Pre Qual |Santa Clara County
$2,800,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Established Handmade Bakery Turnkey Opportunity With Growth Potential
Alameda County, CA
It is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing bakery with over 70 years of operating history and a strong reputation built on high-quality, made-from-scratch baked goods and loyal repeat...
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Established business ready for a new owner
Monrovia, CA
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to own a well-established shoe and purse repair shop in the heart of Monrovia. Known for its quality craftsmanship and loyal clientele, this business is...
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Cash Flow: $6,000
Established Franchise BBQ Restaurant – Semi-Absentee
San Bernardino County, CA
This established barbecue franchise presents a turnkey restaurant opportunity operating within a modern, multi-channel food service model. The business combines traditional dine-in restaurant...
Cash Flow: $92,587
Multi Units Papa John's Restaurants
San Diego, CA
Papa John Restaurants Multi Units Discover an exceptional opportunity to continue the legacy of a thriving Papa John's Pizza franchise operation in San Diego County. This multi-unit restaurant package...
Cash Flow: $408,000
High-Volume Turnkey Restaurant near University
San Bernardino County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, fully-equipped restaurant in a prime San Bernardino location without being locked into a rigid corporate structure. Currently operating under a...
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Cash Flow: $183,000
Multi Units Del taco Restaurants for sale in So California
San Diego County, CA
12-Unit National Mexican QSR Franchise ( Del taco ) Portfolio – Southern California ASKING PRICE: $5,200,000 GROSS REVENUE: $13,622,459 BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: Rare opportunity to acquire a substantial...
Historic Speak Easy Bar in the Heart of Glendale
Glendale, CA
A Glendale Treasure! Located in the heart of Glendale, this little neighborhood bar commands history and nostalgia. The parking lot is not used by other tenants in the building at night so it makes it...
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eMaids Residential Cleaning
Franchise
Available in California
Low Initial Investment, Lower Royalties, Large Territory Size, Lifetime Unlimited Support. eMaids provides thriving and highly successful business opportunities for entrepreneurs who would like to start a business in this growing industry!
Turn-Key Boba Tea & Dessert Shop | 1,000 SF | Prime San Francisco Loca
San Francisco, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a beautifully built-out, turn-key Boba Tea & Dessert Shop in a desirable San Francisco location. Approximately 1,000± square feet with a modern interior, functional...
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Mediterranean Restaurant | 4.7? Reviews | Est. 2019
Mission Viejo, CA
Step into a thriving, family-owned Mediterranean restaurant serving authentic, homemade dishes prepared daily from scratch. Located in one of South Orange County’s most desirable communities, this...
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Cash Flow: $108,000
Restaurant Equipment Distributor and Services. Excellent Financials
$1,690,000
Los Angeles, CA
Multi unit major QSR Franchise Portfolio in So. California for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
8 Unit Major QSR Franchise Portfolio in Southern California for sale Location: Inland Empire, and Orange County California Exact locations will remain confidential Asking Price: $5500,000 Gross...
Sacramento 95823 established Boba Shop in a High-Traffic!!
Sacramento, CA
Picture yourself running your own boba tea shop in one of Sacramento's busiest areas. This established location in the 95823 area puts you right where the action is - with steady foot traffic and...
Spray-Net
Franchise
Available in California
Own a high-margin home renovation business transforming kitchens, exteriors, roofs & more without costly replacements.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $557,539
Staffing Agency for Sale
San Rafael, CA
Our business stands out because of the strong local presence and trusted relationships we have built throughout the Marin County community. We work with a diverse range of clients across Office...
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Cash Flow: $96,000
Denny's Restaurant
San Bernardino County, CA
Denny's Restaurant For Sale ASKING PRICE $700,000 GROSS REVENUE $1,834,349 – FY2025 CASH FLOW / SDE $146,577 – Two-Year Average Adjusted SDE BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Excellent opportunity to acquire an...
Cash Flow: $146,577
75 year old Profitable Food Distribution Company
San Diego, CA
ESTABLISHED FOOD DISTRIBUTION COMPANY - 75 YEARS OF SUCCESS This profitable food distribution business has been serving the San Diego market since 1950, building an exceptional reputation over seven...
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Cash Flow: $135,000
Premium Dessert Café – Manager-Run, Prime Downtown East Bay Location
Contra Costa County, CA
Established and fully operating premium dessert and café business in a desirable East Bay market. The business operates from an attractive, professionally built-out retail location with strong...
Indoor Playground in Burbank/Glendale area for Sale
Burbank, CA
Children's indoor play and party center in Burbank, CA (Los Angeles County) with a fully built-out facility, modern play structures, and dedicated event space. The business offers open play, birthday...
Eon Lew
District Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Diagnostic Sleep Apnea Testing Lab in Prime Location in Encino
Los Angeles, CA
Established sleep diagnostic laboratory serving the Los Angeles area for over 13 years, generating $170,000 in annual revenue while operating only two nights per week. This Medicare-accredited...
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3 Years Established, Open and Operating Home Services Franchise Resale
San Diego, CA
This is an established, open, and operating two-territory franchise resale in the home services space in San Diego. Revenue tripled between the first and second full years of ownership. Our franchise...
Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
Claw Machine Catering Business FOR SALE! 700% PROFITS *WORK 3DAYS/WEEK
San Jose, CA
I'm selling my side-gig doing Claw Machine Catering for events (weddings, birthdays, corporate, etc.). This has been a great business and money maker with EXTREMELY HIGH PROFIT MARGINS, but it's time...
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Dental office in the heart of Korea Town
Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, profitable dental practice in the heart of Koreatown. After serving the community for 19 successful years, the owner is retiring, creating an...
TemperaturePro Heating, Air Conditioning Services and Indoor Air Quality Services
Franchise
Available in California
Build a rewarding HVAC CEO-style business in a recession-resistant, essential–services $160B industry. No experience in trades required.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,436,986
High-Volume Destination Restaurant & Exclusive Event Venue
Livermore, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, profitable, full-service American Fusion restaurant and premier event destination strategically located within a high-traffic Municipal Airport...
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Smoke shop
Baldwin Park, CA
Located in high traffic area, in beautiful shopping center next to Metro Pc, Dollar Tree, Planet Fitness, Auto Zone and La Michoacana, also next to the community center....
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Cash Flow: $135,000
Profitable Online Pet Marketplace
Santa Monica, CA
Established online marketplace serving the pet community with focus on connecting breeders and pet seekers. This fully operational business generates $16,800 in annual revenue with $13,200 in cash...
Cash Flow: $13,200
Fabulous, Well Established Business
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Established HVAC and Sheet Metal Fabrication Business - Mammoth Lakes, CA This highly regarded heating, air conditioning, and sheet metal fabrication business has been serving the Mammoth Lakes...
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Cash Flow: $495,428
Charming Olive Oil, Wine Tasting Ranch near Temecula - Price Reduced!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Aguanga, CA
Rare Southern California Agritourism, Winery & Event Venue Opportunity ***Dramatic Price Reduction - Was $3.9M just reduced to $2.9M*** Olive View Ranch presents a rare opportunity to acquire an...
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High Traffic Smoke Shop Great Location
Orange County, CA
This established smoke shop represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Orange County, featuring ten years of continuous operations and proven financial performance. The business maintains a...
Premier RF Testing Equipment Manufacturer
San Diego County, CA
This established Southern California manufacturer produces precision RF and cable test equipment, specializing in Time Domain Reflectometers (TDRs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), and SWR meters....
Cash Flow: $1,238,811
Turnkey Self-service Printing & Photo Shop in Downtown Claremont
Claremont, CA
Turnkey self-service photo and printing shop located inside a well-established multi-business retail location in Claremont, California. The business provides convenient self-service passport and ID...
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Cash Flow: $7,000
Mailbox Rental, Packaging & Shipping Ctr Glendale 46-Yr In Operation
Glendale, CA
Well-established mailbox rental, packaging, and shipping center operating continuously for 46 years at the same Glendale, California location. The business offers private mailbox rentals,...
Cash Flow: $71,000
Image360
Franchise
Available Nationwide
For over 35 years, Image360 has been a leader in the $178 billion sign and graphics industry supporting businesses with their visual communication needs.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $909,792
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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