Los Angeles, CA
$80,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Asset SaleRestaurant asset sale
Asset SaleLuxury Salon & Spa Oasis in Prime West LA - High Income Generator
West Los Angeles, CA
$57,000
Asset SaleAsset sale teriyaki restaurant
Gardena, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Apparel Print Shop–Fully Equipped
Los Angeles County, CA
$25,000
Asset SaleLong term profitable store
Ceres, CA
$650,000
Asset SaleIndependent Shipping & Postal Service Store For More Than 30 Years
Garden Grove, CA
$50,000
Asset SalePizza Franchise Opportunity with Drive-Thru Potential in Brentwood, CA
Brentwood, CA
$199,900
Asset SaleLA Beauty - Free standing with all the bells and whistles
Los Angeles, CA
$1,120,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Hot Pot Restaurant–Fully Equipped Asset
Los Angeles County, CA
$98,000
Asset SaleABC Type 47 Liquor License for Sale - Oakland
Oakland, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Asset Sale
Carson, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleLarge Restaurant In A Great Location Of Placentia Anchored Plaza
Placentia, CA
$300,000
Asset SaleImperial Beach Neighborhood Bar For Sale w/ Type 48
Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Cafe in Full Kitchen, Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
$38,000
Asset SaleSupermarket Asset Sale-4,700 Sq.Ft. Prc $199K, Westminster, OC
Westminster, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Sushi Restaurant in Anaheim – Asset Sale with ABC 41
Anaheim, CA
$120,000
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 SaleOrangetheory Fitness Studio & Gym / E2 Approved Business for Canadian
Contra Costa County, CA
$700,000
Asset SaleFood Trailer for Sale – Turnkey Ready
Modesto, CA
$87,500
Asset SaleLong established Full Sushi in Rancho Santa Margarita with ABC license
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleAsset sale - keep current ice cream concept or bring your own
Walnut, CA
$95,000
Asset SaleBrand New Medical Supply & Equipment (DME) No Billing Sacramento CA
Sacramento, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleMarina Del Rey Turn Key Waterfront Restaurant For Lease
Marina Del Rey, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleWelding and Fabrication Shop
Redondo Beach, CA
$60,000
Asset SaleASSET SALE Priced for Quick Sale - Formerly Togo's and Baskin-Robbins
Redwood City, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleGreat online business with low rent
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleNo Key Money - Fairfax Blvd. Cafe W/ Kitchen & 2 Patios
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleAsset Sale: Latin American Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
$425,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale /Turnkey Restaurant Space, Prime High Traffic Center
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$49,000
Asset SaleIncome generating Sushi restaurant in Long Beach near the beach!
Long Beach, CA
$50,000
Asset SaleProfitable CNC Machine Shop with Engineering Edge >25 Years in Busines
San Bernardino County, CA
$500,000
Asset SaleUpscale Asian-Fusion in Affluent Neighborhood - Turnkey Strong Review
Oak Park, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleGreat Location of Asset Sale in Downtown Whittier
Whittier, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleBusiness In A Box...Asset Sale !
Lemon Grove, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleFully Equipped Smashburger Restaurant –Branded Menu and Ice Cream Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$140,000
Asset SalePizzeria - $3,500.00 month for lease (9 year lease)
Huntington Beach, CA
$155,000
Asset SaleTire Shop Service And Repair
Gardena, CA
$69,000
Asset Sale$620,000 Revenue Property/ Casualty Agency
California
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleHigh Traffic Mex Style Ice Cream Store
Santa Ana, CA
$189,900
Asset Sale30 year Divorce Mediation Firm
San Diego County, CA
$305,000
Asset SaleSensational Hair Salon Near El Paseo in Palm Desert - Make an Offer
Palm Desert, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleFlower Shop in Burbank
Burbank, CA
$49,000
Asset SaleTropical Fruit Nursery
San Diego County, CA
$1,950,000
Asset SaleFranchise/Conversion Mexican Food Restaurant Opportunity
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleDonut Shop - Asset Sale (Make Your Own)
West Covina, CA
$120,000
Carol Bennett
Business Team - San Carlos, CA
Serving San Mateo County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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Asset Sale$80K in Luxury Swimwear Inventory/Professional Creatives/Website
San Diego, CA
$40,000
Asset SaleParamount starter laundry
Paramount, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleBrand New Burbank Laundromat – Seller Financing Available
Los Angeles County, CA
$800,000
Asset SaleCoastal Community Restaurant Gem for Sale in Orange County!
Orange, CA
$115,000
Asset SalePizza Restaurant
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$630,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Fully Built Out Commercial Food Facility
Alameda County, CA
$150,000
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.
