Yolo County, CA
$300,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established sandwich shop/cafe in a fast growing area
Italian Restaurant Business: Cafe Milano For Sale
San Diego, CA
$300,000
Turnkey DME Business with Growth Potential
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Butte County, CA
$999,000
18 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$275,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Palm Springs, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palm Springs, CA
$325,000
Nail salon+ facial business for sale in Newark shopping center
Newark, CA
$80,000
Ready-Mix Concrete and Aggregate Supply *Pre-Approved Lending
Lassen County, CA
$1,600,000
Elk Grove Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$97,200
Turn-key Used Car Dealership
San Diego, CA
$150,000
5 star reviews beauty salon for sale in Newark
Newark, CA
$190,000
FranchiseSam the Concrete Man
Available in California
$35,000
High Volume Liquor Store In Prime Area Of Orange County For Sale
Anaheim, CA
$799,000
'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale
Livermore, CA
$274,999
Great Lifestyle Business
$180,000
San Francisco, CA
Newly Accredited Home Health Agency – Los Angeles County
Van Nuys, CA
$180,000
Profitable and Well-Loved American Burger Joint – $130K Seller Earning
San Jose, CA
$289,000
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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Hospice Agency – Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County
Sherman Oaks, CA
$250,000
Profitable HVAC/Hydronics Company located in S. California
California
$599,000
'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale.
Alameda, CA
$249,999
Profitable HVAC/Hydronics Company S. California
California
$599,000
800SF Pizzeria For Sale; Corner Location & Great Neighborhood Goodwill
Alameda, CA
$75,000
FranchiseExpress Employment Professionals
Available in California
$200,000
High-Growth Residential Cleaning Franchise Resale - Prime San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$189,000
Downtown LA Restaurant – $350K+ per month in 2024 – $600K
Los Angeles, CA
$600,000
Veterinary Clinic for sale
$845,000
Ventura County, CA
Central California Truck Stop & C-Store with Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$1,995,000
High Traffic Dry Cleaners For Sale
Rocklin, CA
$200,000
Wellness Center
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Coin Laundry - Owner Absentee-Plenty of Parking
Santa Clara County, CA
$296,000
Coffee & Tea with Dessert Shop
Los Alamitos, CA
$200,000
Liquor Store for Sale in Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
$300,000
Corner Restaurant Spacious kitchen with a Long Hood & Patio
Milpitas, CA
$288,000
FranchiseHeaven's Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
Available in California
$40,000
Spacious Restaurant W/ Open Kitchen on El- Camino Real W/type 41
Redwood City, CA
$228,000
Restaurant next to Angels Stadium of Anaheim & Honda Center
Anaheim, CA
$98,000
Resort Retail Apparel, Gift and Home Decor Store - Sale Pending
$389,000
Lake Arrowhead, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$900,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Windsor, CA
$550,000
FranchiseBlueFrog Plumbing & Drain
Available in California
$100,000
A turn-key business for the mosquito & pest season!
Orange County, CA
$69,500
Profitable Chiropractic Clinic in High-Traffic Location, San Francisco
San Francisco County, CA
$429,000
Best Ramen in Santa Clarita Valley
Santa Clarita, CA
$250,000
Dry Cleaner Agency Great Location Near Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA
$50,000
Sought After Profitable Luxury Beauty Business in NELA
Los Angeles, CA
$660,000
Susan Mehravar
Liberty Business Advisors
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
My office called me QUEEN Agent: and in Bay Area, business owner called me DEAL MAKER. Number one agent as only agent as woman in Bay Area sell at LEAST 2 gas stations and 15 restaurants yearly. Also, number one the best agent to get at least 18 listing in office.
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SUBWAY Sandwich Lease is Over Price Only $50K
La Habra, CA
$50,000
7321 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Highly Profitable Medical Supply Store For Sale Solano County
$500,000
Solano County, CA
Meat Grocery Market -LA North
North Hills, CA
$950,000
Confidential Law Practice for Sale with Contracts
California
$475,000
FranchiseMatco Tools
Available in California
$10,000
A cafe serving food, boba/ fruitd drinks with turn-key condition
Fremont, CA
$250,000
Pizza Restaurant Priced for a quick sale
Bakersfield, CA
$180,000
Established Profitable Child Day Care Center
Bakersfield, CA
$525,000
"San Bruno" Restaurant for Sale in PRIME Location!
San Bruno, CA
$179,000
Established Screen Printing & Apparel Business – SEO Advantage
Orange County, CA
$99,000
Market Sushi
Norco, CA
$55,000
Handmade, Non-Toxic Kitchenware with Cultural Flair
Orange County, CA
$505,000
AutoBody + Paint + Collision Facility
Gardena, CA
$190,000
Boba Matcha Shop in a busy shopping center close to Yorba Linda
Orange County, CA
$150,000
FranchiseFASTSIGNS
Available Nationwide
$80,000
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.
