Salinas, CA
$180,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Second Generation Restaurant for a Well-Performing Space
Asset SaleScalable Kitchen Renovation Business
San Diego, CA
$56,000
Asset SaleRoom to grow in LA
Los Angeles, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleGreat Opportunity. 2 Generation Restaurant
Sacramento, CA
$150,000
Asset SalePurified Water Vending Asset Sale with Huge Revenue Potential
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,000,000
Asset SaleItalian Family Friendly Restaurant for Sale
Newbury Park, CA
$450,000
Asset SalePrime 3rd St location 2nd gen restaurant, pedestrian traffic
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Second Generation Restaurant with Hood
Santa Clara, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleClosed Liquor Store with Land & Hard Liquor License
Los Angeles, CA
$2,500,000
Asset SaleEquipped Auto Body Shop – Sun Valley | Turnkey Setup, Prime Location
Sun Valley, CA
$35,000
Asset SaleBeverly Hills Adjacent Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleConcierge Medical Practice Serving an Underserved Area
Marin County, CA
$260,000
Asset SaleNail Salon in Prime Location - Asset Sale!
Highland, CA
$75,000
Asset SaleSonoma County ABC Type 75 Brewpub & Restaurant License for Sale
Santa Rosa, CA
$35,000
Asset SaleProfitable Laundromat for Sale – Great Location & Stable Income
California
$600,000
Asset Sale$170,000- Prime Location Restaurant In Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
$170,000
D. Joe Atchison, CBB,CMMBI,MBA,CPA
Sunbelt Business Sales, Mergers & Aquisitions
Serving Riverside County, CA
Mr. Atchison has financial, sales/marketing and general management skills. Joe's last position in corporate America was as the President/CEO of a manufacturing company in Irvine, CA for 11 years. In that role he focused the company's efforts on new product development (five patents issued), manufacturing efficiencies (gross margins increased from 23% to 52%) quality (achieved ISO9001 and QS9000 certifications), and a strong emphasis on sales, marketing and customer service resulting in double digit sales growth. Prior to that he was the Chief Financial Officer of two publicly traded companies. During his corporate career, Mr. Atchison was successful in selling a number of divisions, subsidiaries and stand alone businesses. These successes motivated Joe to start his Sunbelt Business Brokers office. Mr. Atchison is also President of Atchison Advisory, Inc., which provides operational improvement consulting to under-performing companies in an effort to help them achieve their potential and thus be able to sell sooner and at a better price and more favorable terms. Mr. Atchison is a Certified Business Intermediary (International Business Brokers Association), a Certified Business Broker (California Business Brokers Association), a Certified Middle Market Business Intermediary and is a Certified Public Accountant - inactive (State of California). His education includes a bachelors of science in accounting and a Masters in Business Administration - Finance. Joe serves on the Forms Committee of the California Association of Business Brokers. Mr. Atchison is the Treasurer and a Board member of Project: Steps to Christ, Inc. – a non-profit company based in New York that distributes Christian books to homes in North America..
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Asset SaleAsset Sale Food Trailer
Stanislaus County, CA
$115,000
Asset SaleLicensed RCFE Facility for Lease and Assets for Sale in Redlands!
Redlands, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleBoba Shop - Asset Sale, Turnkey, Stylish Interior
Lakewood, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleTurn-Key Fermentation Space in Incredible Historic building!
Petaluma, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleLeucadia Cafe For Sale
Encinitas, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleCampus Restaurant Opportunity
Alameda County, CA
$220,000
Asset SaleRare Corner Restaurant & Bar in Prime Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$340,000
Asset SaleBeverly Hills Bedford Dr. Restaurant Bar for Lease
Beverly Hills, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleOperating Pizza restaurant, fully equipt
Woodland Hills, CA
$94,500
Asset SaleRestaurant, Bar & Venue Opportunity in Little Italy
San Diego, CA
$795,000
Asset SaleGrocery Store-Full line of Liquor.Beer.Wine
Sylmar, CA
$1,900,000
Asset SaleBeverly Hills Canon Dr. Turnkey Equipped Restaurant For Lease
Beverly Hills, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleBeautifully equipped restaurant in Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Asset Sale - Virtually Brand New! Goodwill over $1mm
Orange County, CA
$249,000
Asset SaleCafe for asset sale
Murrieta, CA
$130,000
Asset SaleRestaurant ASSET *BUSY* - Irvine
Irvine, CA
$180,000
Asset SaleReal Estate & Loan, Insurance Office – Asset Sale Opportunity
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
$25,000
Asset SaleEncino Equipped Ventura Blvd. Full Bar Restaurant for Lease
Encino, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleRelocatable Franchised Flooring store
Citrus Heights, CA
$40,000
Asset SaleLocation! Established Smoke Shop & Accessories in Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleNewly Renovated Hair Salon/ Highly Desirable Area
Orange County, CA
$82,000
Asset SaleCalifornia High Complexity CLIA, CAP, Medicare, Medi-Cal
Irvine, CA
$525,000
Asset SaleTransportation/Shuttle Business
San Rafael, CA
$312,000
Asset SaleOld Town Temecula Established Hair/Nail/Lash Salon
Temecula, CA
$65,000
Asset SaleFabulous Gift Basket Company- Turn Key -Make Offer
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleSmall business opportunity
Pleasanton, CA
$75,000
Asset SaleHot Location! Turn-Key Boba Business in Koreatown, Ready for New Owner
Los Angeles, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleAll-in-One Restaurant App – For Sale
Beverly Hills, CA
$150,000
Maury O'Hearn
Premier Property Group
Serving El Dorado County, CA
Car Guy Real Estate Premier Property Group / Car Guy Real Estate We know that this is a niche market but after all we are Car Guys too and feel that our experience in real estate combined with a life-time addiction to cars is a perfect match. We would like to share with you our passion and commitment to hunt down that perfect property just as we would a Speedster in a barn. As you know, most car stories start out as roomers until some lucky guy makes a find. Let us help you make that find by using our laser focused technology. After all if we can find you the perfect property it will not only give you more time to play with your toys it might just have enough room for a few more!
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Asset SaleCDPH Hospice License For Sale
Orange, CA
$220,000
Asset SaleTurn-Key Ice Cream & Coffee Café – Prime Woodland Hills Location!!!
Woodland Hills, CA
$69,500
Asset SaleSouth Bay Beer Bar with Outdoor Seating Type 42 lic.
San Diego, CA
$50,000
Asset SaleCLHF Congregate Care license for sale 6 beds
Quartz Hill, CA
$300,000
Asset SaleProfitable Diesel Injection Service & Repair Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$310,000
Asset SalePERFECT for Any Concept. $98,000 (Full kitchen / Patio / Turn Key)
Tustin, CA
$98,000
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.
