San Diego, CA
$875,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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**Not Available Yet** - Residential Cleaning Business in San Diego
FOR SALE: Established Mercedes Repair Shop
Marin County, CA
$188,000
Be Your Own Boss! Thriving Dry Cleaning Business for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$450,000
Charming Turnkey Bakery Opportunity
Riverside, CA
$225,000
Thousands Oak Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$62,400
Profitable Pizza Restaurant For Sale - 100% financing!
Huntington Beach, CA
$350,000
Turnkey Insurance Agency β Strong Client Base & Growth
Huntington Park, CA
$175,000
High-Margin Pressure & Roof Washing Business β $130K SDE | 5-Star Yelp
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Simi Valley EA Firm for Sale
Simi Valley, CA
$625,000
Family Medicine Practice & Urgent Care Services
Corona, CA
$595,000
Seafood & Fish Restaurant
Torrance, CA
$159,000
Turnkey Liquor Store for Sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$465,000
Iconic Hollywood Area Restaurant- Partnership considered-Make Offer!!
Hollywood, CA
$375,000
Electric Bike Touring Luxury E BIKES Rentals at Hotels & Resorts
$25,000
Newport Beach, CA
18 FedEx Ground Routes - Safford, AZ - Vehicle Financing
Safford, CA
$1,000,000
Well-Established Chinese Restaurant/Cafe operating for over 15 years
Rowland Heights, CA
$180,000
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. β a non-profit company based in New York that distributes Christian books to homes in North America..
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Established Restaurant/Bar; $3 Million+ Sales; $300,000+ Profit
California
$495,000
Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales
California
$2,195,000
Gas Station, W/ Real Property & 3-Bedroom House & Large Commercial Lot
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Calaveras County, CA
$3,600,000
Lounge Restaurant w/41 ABC Liquor License 75 Seats - SC2212
California
$321,000
Calabasas Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$58,800
Successful Pizzeria in a Desirable Location with Huge Upside
Alameda County, CA
$175,000
Fast Growing Junk Removal Business
Los Angeles, CA
$170,000
Flower Shop for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$99,000
profitable long established Bakery and coffee shop in an affluent area
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Thrive with Holistic Wellness Care
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Home Health agency in orange county for sale for $220,000
Anaheim, CA
$220,000
Emergency Pack Out for Residential & Commercial Properties
San Diego, CA
$900,000
Ramen Restaurant in Prime LA Downtown
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
LA Downtown | Net over $430k in 2024 Sales | ABC 47
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
"Downtown Palo Alto" Restaurant for SALE with Cheap Rent!
Palo Alto, CA
$218,000
Ice Cream La Michoacana for Sale in Visalia, Ca!
Visalia, CA
$400,000
Ice Cream La Michoacana For Sale in Anaheim!
Anaheim, CA
$250,000
Mexican Meat Market with Beer & Wine License for sale.
Kern County, CA
$179,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in N. San Diego CA Area
San Diego, CA
Cash Flow: $589,608
[$500K Price Reduction!] Established Auto Repair Shop with Real Estate
$2,800,000
Signal Hill, CA
High Volume Grocery Market with Liquor offered with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Monterey County, CA
$4,200,000
Well Established Law Practice-Turn-Key-Large Client Base!!
San Francisco, CA
$229,000
Well Established Handyman Service Company
Sacramento County, CA
$291,000
Drive Thru Burger Place corner unit, Good Profit & Good Location
San Bernardino, CA
$1,200,000
Cat Sitting Service Bay Area Professional In-Home Cat Care
San Francisco County, CA
$249,900
Well Established 7-11 for Sale
Anaheim, CA
$320,000
Liquor store for sale
Victorville, CA
$475,000
High Gross Dental Practice Opportunity!
Los Angeles, CA
$399,000
Gary Walswick
KW COMMERCIAL
Serving Orange County, CA
KW COMMERCIAL is a Division of Keller Williams International, the recognized leader in the Real Estate Estate Industry, with almost 180,000 Agents around the world. The Commercial Division is a network of over 2,000 Commercial Real Estate Professionals, strategically placed in key Market Centers around the country. Capitalizing on it's " Local Touch & Global Reach", KW COMMERCIAL delivers a full spectrum of CRE Services, driven by the Client's needs and the highest level of market exposure.
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Profitable and well- loved smoke shop in Prime Location!
Long Beach, CA
$109,000
Med Spa for Sale β Prime Beverly Hills Location
Beverly Hills, CA
$250,000
Highly Rated Brand | Website & Amazon | 2024 SDE $170,000
$150,000
Van Nuys, CA
Fully Equipped Wholesale Bakery - Perfect for Expansion or New Owner!
San Jose, CA
$500,000
Sizzler Franchise - 100% Employee Run - High Gross - High Net
Los Angeles County, CA
$595,000
Own Your Own Coffee & Sandwich Shop - Prime location!
San Jose, CA
$250,000
Established Residential and Commercial Painter Franchise
Ventura County, CA
$260,000
Profitable Class B Building Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
$3,598,000
Mexican Restaurant, Beer & Wine LOUNGE with Billiard Tables, low Rent
Covina, CA
$89,000
Prime Glendale Turnkey Market & Cafe Opportunity
Glendale, CA
$219,000
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.
