Orange County, CA
$410,000
Orange County, CA
$410,000
Sacramento County, CA
$799,000
Los Angeles, CA
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$1,950,000
San Francisco, CA
$108,000
Vallejo, CA
$128,000
Daly City, CA
$220,000
San Francisco, CA
$148,000
Alameda, CA
$100,000
Pleasanton, CA
$98,000
Lancaster, CA
$350,000
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Contra Costa County, CA
Cash Flow: $438,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$160,000
Orange County, CA
$299,000
Dublin, CA
$300,000
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..
San Gabriel, CA
$475,000
Woodland Hills, CA
$69,000
Tuolumne County, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles, CA
Cash Flow: $10,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,800,000
Sacramento County, CA
$750,000
California
San Francisco, CA
$299,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,500,000
Alameda County, CA
$225,000
Orange County, CA
$275,000
Dana Point, CA
$595,000
Saratoga, CA
$288,000
North Hollywood, CA
$595,000
Van Nuys, CA
$385,000
Fresno County, CA
$1,500,000
Madera County, CA
$350,000
Plumas County, CA
$450,000
Orange County, CA
$780,000
Solano County, CA
$79,000
Baldwin Park, CA
$325,000
San Jose, CA
$50,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$139,000
Los Alamitos, CA
$425,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$325,000
Burlingame, CA
$525,000
California
$2,350,000
Blairsden Graeagle, CA
$40,000
Doug Lewiskin
The Arch Corporation
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We represent sellers and buyers in the selling or purchasing of their business throughout the USA. I understand today’s marketplace and stay consistent to my philosophy of becoming your trusted business, real estate and financing advisor by utilizing dedication, hard work, integrity, honesty, experience and sincere concern for each and every client. The Arch Corporation is a privately held real estate and financial services firm founded in 2014, with offices in Greenville, South Carolina, and Calabasas, California. Led by CEO and founder Doug Lewiskin, the company specializes in delivering tailored solutions across business opportunities, commercial real estate, financing, and insurance.
Pomona, CA
$199,900
Oakland, CA
$149,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kern County, CA
$6,200,000
La Habra, CA
$85,000
Burbank, CA
$1,400,000
Irvine, CA
$195,000
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
Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
Profit Margin |
23% |
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
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.
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.