Sherman Oaks, CA
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Businesses For Sale in California
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Real Estate2nd generation restaurant with CUP for full liquor available for Lease
Real EstateLandmark Restaurant & Bar in High Net Worth Area
Calabasas, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateRestaurant Space Available for Lease!
North Hollywood, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateRemodeled Market With, Gas Station, Rental Homes With Re
Madera County, CA
$3,950,000
Real EstateProfitable Roadside Burger Drive-In with Real Estate – SBA Ready
Burney, CA
$299,000
Real EstateHigh-Volume Branded Gas Stations For Sale Arco | Chevron | 76 – Pri
California
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Real EstateAuto Parts over $1ml inventory sale price $350,000.
Van Nuys, CA
$350,000
Real EstateMexican Restaurant Full ABC with Real Estate
Santa Paula, CA
$2,499,000
Real Estate85 Acres with White Water Rafting. Property Included 4,200 River Front
Rumsey, CA
$2,250,000
Real EstateFormer Nail Salon / Prime Retail Space for Lease
Van Nuys, CA
Not Disclosed
Real Estate76 Gas Station with Liquor License including Real Estate For Sale
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Real EstateEcono Lodge Hotel - Prime Investment Opportunity 55 Rooms
Moreno Valley, CA
$6,549,000
Real EstateA Rare Find - Quick Service Fast Food Restaurant with the Real Estate
El Dorado County, CA
$850,000
Real EstateArco station with Real property
Santa Barbara, CA
$4,500,000
Real EstateHigh Volume Liquor + Property
Los Angeles, CA
$3,500,000
Real EstateMexican Restaurant Full ABC with Real Estate Plus 3 Properties
Santa Paula, CA
$2,996,000
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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Real EstateExpress Car Wash, Auto Repair & Xpress Lube + Property
Lancaster, CA
$3,399,000
Real EstateCommercial Property (Currently operating Asian restaurant)
Fresno County, CA
$760,000
Real EstateLaundromat in Moss landing, Ca.
California
Not Disclosed
Real EstateGrocery Store + Rental Income with RE
Cutler, CA
$650,000
Real EstateCommercial Floor in the Front and Residential at the Back
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateCommercial Real Estate Plus Juice Bar Business Assets
Capitola, CA
$725,000
Real EstateRestaurant and REAL ESTATE for Sale – $2.2mil in Sales 2024
Kern County, CA
$2,250,000
Real EstateHigh Volume sales Supermarket with the Property
Napa County, CA
$15,900,000
Real EstateFreestanding Commercial Kitchen with Private Parking Lot
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateOpportunity to develop a commercial/industrial lot
Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000
Real EstateGas Station, C-store, Liquor store with Real Estate
Kern County, CA
$3,300,000
Real EstateRetail / Medical Building On Firestone Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
$950,000
Real EstateCash Flow Opportunity. Auto Industry including Real Estate.
San Leandro, CA
$3,500,000
Real EstateFor Lease - Turnkey Hotel Restaurant in Prime Silicon Valley Location
Palo Alto, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateWell-established Marin County Market, Deli & Coffee Bar
Marin County, CA
$1,250,000
Real Estate1000sf Retail Space Available on Coveted Piedmont Avenue! Flexible Use
Oakland, CA
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Real EstateProfitable car wash with tremendous potential in Napa county
Napa, CA
$5,500,000
Real EstateEstablished GP practice prime location
San Diego, CA
$720,000
Real EstateOver $325k Invested into the BRAND NEW Commercial Kitchen
Emeryville, CA
$2,900,000
Real EstateVacant Retail suite by Orange Circle
Orange, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateVacant Office Building For Sale in Fremont!
Fremont, CA
$1,149,000
Real EstateReal Estate Included - SBA Loan Pre-approved - Restaurant & Bar
Sonora, CA
$4,250,000
Real EstateChevron Gas Station Business with Car wash and property for sale near
Madera County, CA
$5,600,000
Real EstateGravel and Aggregate Quarry
Orland, CA
$15,000,000
Real EstatePopular Korean Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Real Estate2-story commercial building office and retail - Downtown Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
$25,000,000
Real EstateMulti-used property in 3/4 acres & Coffee Roast plant in Solano County
Vallejo, CA
$4,000,000
Real EstateRestaurant & Bar at 200 Room Embassy Suites Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert, CA
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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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Real EstateIndependent Mini Truck Stop Business with Property for Sale in CA
Tulare County, CA
$7,500,000
Real EstateNewly Built Gas Station, Drive-thru Franchise QSR Business & Property
San Joaquin County, CA
$9,300,000
Real EstateHigh Volume & Profitable Arco ampm Gas Station Business with Property
Kern County, CA
$10,200,000
Real EstateShell Gas Station in Los Angeles ( Under Contract )
Los Angeles, CA
$6,100,000
Real EstateRetail Commercial
Corning, CA
$1,800,000
Real Estate6 Bed RCFE Elderly 4SALE-Santa Rosa $22k Gross
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,500,000
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.
