Chula Vista, CA
$120,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Asset SaleThai Bistro
Asset SaleFull Liquor License For Sale Nevada County ABC Type 47
Truckee, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleBoba shop Asset sale
Loma Linda, CA
$149,000
Asset SalePoke Restaurant
Corona, CA
$155,000
Asset SaleBAR / LOUNGE / CLUB For Sale in Koreatown
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleWrought Iron Est 39 Yrs, 5 Star Reviews
Los Angeles County, CA
$119,000
Asset SaleWell established 22-year Vending Route- Work 1-Day @ Week
Orange County, CA
$99,900
Asset SaleDental office leasehold for sale in Brea
Brea, CA
$75,000
Asset Sale20,000 sq.ft. Wholesale Bakery. Fully Equipped. Asset Sale
Burlingame, CA
$495,000
Asset SaleGreater Vallejo, CA -Ice Cream Dessert Shop
Solano County, CA
$120,000
Asset SalePresotea Boba: Absentee | Gross $604K | Asset Sale Now $129K
Torrance, CA
$129,000
Asset SaleGranite, Stone Fabrication
Indio, CA
$165,000
Asset SalePrime Modern Mexican Restaurant - Newport Beach Corner Location
Newport Beach, CA
$350,000
Asset SalePriced to Sell - 2nd Gen Restaurant Asset Sale _ Culver City
Culver City, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleChildren’s Education And Play Center Franchise
Fremont, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleTasting Room For Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$25,000
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 Sale2nd Generation Restaurant Space – Food & Beverage Ready
Los Angeles, CA
$220,000
Asset SaleCarpet Cleaning Franchise, Truck, Equipment and Powerful Brand Name
Winchester, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleProfitable Dessert Cafe in Prime Orange County
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleJapanese Hair Salon Business in Downtown LA
Los Angeles, CA
$35,000
Asset SalePRICE REDUCED Asset Sale Restaurant
Berkeley, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleBeautiful restaurant in prime location
San Jose, CA
$149,999
Asset SaleProfitable Trusted Home Framing Contractor with Decades of Experience
Riverside County, CA
$8,500,000
Asset SaleRevolutionary Maglev Doors - Billion-dollar market opportunities
California
$3,000,000
Asset SaleRestaurant for sale in Anaheim Hills
Anaheim Hills, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Taqueria in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$165,000
Asset SaleProfitable Equine & Livestock Equipment Manufacturer
Riverside County, CA
$750,000
Asset SaleSouthern California Plastics Company – Stable Revenue, Profitable with
Riverside County, CA
$2,800,000
Asset SaleSo fine near SoFi
Inglewood, CA
$130,000
Asset SaleUpscale Salon in Prime South Orange County
Orange County, CA
$60,000
Asset SalePremium Streaming Platform with a Mission
West Hollywood, CA
$140,000
Asset SaleWoodworking Facility 10k sq ft
Gardena, CA
$465,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Ready – Asset & Tenant Improvements for Sale
Rocklin, CA
$139,000
Asset SaleOcean Beach Restaurant For Sale
Ocean Beach, CA
$280,000
Asset SaleTWO - 2022 New Build-Out, Turn Key QSR Restaurants, Highly Visible
San Bernardino County, CA
$198,000
Asset Sale2022 Modern Sandwich QSR Build-Out, Fully Equipped in Prime Location
Upland, CA
$99,000
Asset Sale2022 New Build, Turn Key QSR Restaurant, Highly Visible Location
Cypress, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleCosmetic Surgery and MD Laser Center
Stanislaus County, CA
$500,000
Asset SaleInvestment opportunity in North Redlands
Redlands, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleBeauty Lash Salon Equipment For Sale
San Carlos, CA
$200
Asset SaleBEST Location in Downtown Lafayette! Fully Built Restaurant
Lafayette, CA
$350,000
Asset SaleSlick City Action Park Site For Sale
Yorba Linda, CA
$650,000
Asset SaleSan Bernardino County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Bernardino, CA
$40,000
Asset SaleAsian Grocery Store with Beer Wine Lic (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Jared Olson
The Firm Advisors, LLC
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sells is an accomplished businesswoman with expertise and instinct for mergers and acquisitions. With over 150 transactions under her belt since 2010, she and her team at The Firm specialize in pairing the owners of existing businesses with qualified individuals who can continue the legacy of the business. In 2018 alone they brought 49 businesses to the closing table, which is a nationally recognized high. Sells leads a team of empowered professionals who share her passion for client services and helping buyers and sellers imagine their futures, whether that means retirement, change in industry, or simply acquiring a company to expand their personal wealth. The Firm Business Brokerage works with businesses large and small, from the Middle Market to Main Street. If you’d like to pursue an exit from an existing company or would like to become a business owner without “starting from scratch”, Sells and her team would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Prior to founding The Firm, Sells founded Agency 89, a talent agency which then became Nebraska’s first licensed talent school. She served as President until the agency’s acquisition in 2009. Among her professional affiliations are Vistage, a board member of Entrepreneur’s Organization Nebraska (EO), Rotary International and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. She served on the board of Heartland Family Services and volunteers regularly for organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she was a nominee for Woman of the Year, St. Patrick’s parish and is a mentor for the Transition Assistance Program at Offutt Air Force Base. Sells was named “Best of Omaha” Business Broker of the Year from 2012-20178 She is also the Editor of The Deal Review, a publication distributed to 21,000 business owners. Her accomplishments include cover stories in Midlands Business Journal, The Daily Record, Omaha Magazine, and features on Fox News and CBS’ Morning Blend. When away from the office, Cortney and her partner Adam enjoy active roles at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, coaching their daughter Vienna’s soccer team and boating on the lake with their son Knoxx and three dogs.
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Asset SaleDME license with Medicare and active PTAN
Tarzana, CA
$159,999
Asset SaleFantastic Lighting And Repair Store-Great Location-Lease And Terms!!
San Bruno, CA
$79,000
Asset SaleStylish Interior · Full Kitchen Restaurant – Asset Sale (As-Is)
Cerritos, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleMini cafe asset sale
Los Angeles, CA
$20,000
Asset SaleShell Gas Station For Sale - BUSINESS ONLY Opportunity
Sun Valley, CA
$2,000,000
Asset SaleOutstanding location-turn key -great build out
Riverside, CA
$175,000
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.
