Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Businesses For Sale in California
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Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay
Sporting Goods Store 100 Yrs. In Business N. California SC2228
California
$570,000
10-Yr-Old Content & Software Business Focused on Magic: The Gathering
California
$2,325,000
Niche Psychological Testing Practice: legacy contracts – SoCal
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Cage-Free Dog Daycare, Boarding and more Franchise
San Diego, CA
$450,000
Successful Elegant Restaurant with Full Bar & Patio in Prime Location
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$650,000
Indian Fusion Pizza Restaurant with Bar!!
Santa Rosa, CA
$129,999
Skylight Fabrication and Installation Business: Great Opportunity
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$595,000
Car Seat Cover Service in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
$120,000
Premier Kids’ Fitness & Party Center
San Mateo, CA
$1,200,000
Sign company, all necessary equipment, and a Large Spray booth
Orange, CA
$159,000
Fully digital dental office in Laguna Niguel w/ 18 years of goodwill
Laguna Niguel, CA
$960,000
Free Standing Bldg Chinese & more Restaurant
Anaheim, CA
$99,000
2 Truck fleet nets /5k-8kMonth Guaranteed
Turnkey Wine/Liquor Shop Opportunity
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Westlake Village CPA Firm for Sale
Westlake Village, CA
$320,000
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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Santa Clara CPA Firm for Sale
Santa Clara, CA
$550,000
Palm Desert EA Firm for Sale
Palm Desert, CA
$160,000
La Mesa CPA Firm for Sale
La Mesa, CA
$155,000
San Bernardino Home Health Past 36 months
Upland, CA
$175,000
Profitable Signage Company – Design, Fabrication & Installation
Torrance, CA
$170,000
Beautiful restaurant near Bay 101 and Matrix8
San Jose, CA
$215,000
Convenience Store
San Bernardino, CA
$310,000
Antioch Pool Service Route for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$136,800
NOT another laundromat Laundry Business Opportunity!
Renowned Eatery & Gastropub (Two Locations)
San Mateo County, CA
$988,000
Established deli business (looks like new)
Alameda County, CA
$300,000
Profitable MEP Services - Electrical Contracting Business Available
Alameda County, CA
$1,800,000
Wood Carving Business
Big Bear Lake, CA
$150,000
Scalable Freight Business in the Heart of the Inland Empire - Motivat
Palm Desert, CA
$250,000
Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland as Absentee Owner's Run
Oakland, CA
$623,000
Expert Auto Repair Services
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Roofing and Roof Repair Company for Sale in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$949,000
Old-Fashioned Bakery w/ High Netting, for Sale – Only $109K
Anaheim, CA
$109,000
Seafood Restaurant With Bar-Can Convert
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Factory Built Home Production Partnership
Physical Therapy Corporation for Sale-Insurance Contracts Included
Torrance, CA
$75,000
Profitable Car Dealership For Sale
Murrieta, CA
$300,000
Profitable Luxury Auto Service Center
Temecula, CA
$450,000
Absentee Run Firearms & Accessories Business w/ Seller Finance option
Barstow, CA
$425,000
Profitable Skincare Brand with Loyal Following
Riverside County, CA
$27,500
Iconic North Bay Taproom and Restaurant in historic location
California
$549,000
Natural Botanical Skin Care Product Line
San Mateo, CA
$20,000
Pizza Store for Sale
Fort Bragg, CA
$450,000
Chandler J. Kelley
The Gas Broker™
Serving Orange County, CA
The Gas Broker™ is ranked #1 as California's top Sales Brokerage in Gas Station & Convenience Store Assets for 2022 & 2023 (CoStar). Specializing in the sale of gas station businesses and commercial real estate assets, our team has firmly established itself as the leading brokerage in the retail petroleum and convenience store sector. The Gas Broker™ prides itself on making intricate gas station transactions remarkably straightforward for its clients. The Gas Broker's success is driven by a team of seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Their in-depth knowledge of the California market, combined with a proactive and client-centric approach, has resulted in a consistent track record of achieving top-tier results. The Gas Broker™ accommodates to the needs of both large corporations and smaller, independently owned establishments. The company's commitment to simplifying complex transactions and delivering optimal value to its clients underscores its leadership in the gas station marketplace.
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Winebar
Fresno, CA
$90,000
Dry Cleaner in Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks, CA
$350,000
Mini-donut Trailer - earn $134k in average net profit per trailer
Liquor and Property in Inglewood
Inglewood, CA
$3,150,000
Korean Eatery for sale in Livermore near 500 residential housing soon
Livermore, CA
$188,000
UPS Store in Lakewood
Lakewood, CA
$690,000
Coin Laundry For Sale in Woodland-Yolo County as Absentee Owner's Run
Woodland, CA
$350,000
Coin/Card Laundry For Sale in Campbell as Absentee Owner's Run
Campbell, CA
$289,900
Major Brand Gas Station (Business Only) in Alameda County.
Alameda County, CA
$1,495,000
Independent Hardware Store – Closest Competition 30 Miles Away
San Diego County, CA
$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.
