San Gabriel, CA
$198,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Branded Boba tea shop for sale in Sacramento near Sac city college
Absentee run Indian restaurant for sale in Newark near Starbucks
Newark, CA
$150,000
Taiwanese Bento & chicken restaurant for sale in Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
$150,000
Cute boba tea and Poke shop for sale in Downtown Rafael
San Rafael, CA
$75,000
Restaurant space for sale in Fairfield near Solano Town Center
Fairfield, CA
$99,000
Great little sushi shop for sale in San Francisco Inner Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Established American restaurant/cafe for sale in in SF Marina
San Francisco, CA
$185,000
High Volume American restaurant & bar for sale in Redwood City
Redwood City, CA
$450,000
Eco-friendly beauty salon for sale in SF Sunnyside district
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Absentee run hair salon for sale in Downtown San Jose
San Jose, CA
$165,000
Super high Volume asian supermarket for sale in SF Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
$468,000
Skin Treatment and semi-permanant makeup business for sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$75,000
ASE certified auto repair shop for sale in Fremont
Fremont, CA
$180,000
Absentee run Japanese alley food restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$120,000
Absentee run Thai restaurant for sale in Santa Fe Springs of LA County
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$180,000
Super high volume asian supermarket for sale in SF Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
$500,000
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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Absentee run Burger and Hot Dog Joint for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$145,000
Branded Poke shop for sale in vibrant San Jose shopping mall
San Jose, CA
$175,000
Used Auto dealership business for sale in Richmond
Richmond, CA
$120,000
Vietnamese sandwich/cafe for sale in Downtown Stockton
Stockton, CA
$65,000
Absentee Smoke Shop & Water Store: Orange County
Orange, CA
$125,888
Highly Profitable Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant & Bakery /Newly Renovated
Eagle Rock, CA
$300,000
Profitable Youth Sports Franchise in A+ Location
Alameda County, CA
$115,000
Auto Repair Est 40 Yrs 5 Star Reviews Yelp/Google
Orange County, CA
$249,000
Prestigious Top Rated San Diego Med Spa Listing#25100CR
San Diego, CA
$2,000,000
Subway
Fullerton, CA
$95,000
Flower Boutique New with Huge Growth Potential
Orange County, CA
$80,000
Sushi Restaurant with 22 Years of Success and Loyal Clientele
Simi Valley, CA
$179,000
Sushi restaurant in Oxnard,Ventura
Oxnard, CA
$99,000
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Chevron station with large MArket (Beer & Wine)
Coachella, CA
$595,000
Location Location Best Spot in E. Los Angeles
East Los Angeles, CA
$4,750,000
Profitable Mexican Restaurant in Orange County
Buena Park, CA
$295,000
Expert Collision Center
Canoga Park, CA
$380,000
Established 40+ Year Auto Wheel/ Frame Alignment and Brake Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
New Tech Auto Care
North Hollywood, CA
$495,000
Established Unique Asian Concept with $96,000 Profit
Petaluma, CA
$129,000
Established Mountain Community Bakery & Restaurant
California
$850,000
Established Sandwich Shop in a Prime location
Costa Mesa, CA
$249,000
Established Pizzeria with beer & wine
Long Beach, CA
$175,000
Well Known Long Established & Profitable Nursery with Land for Sale
Bakersfield, CA
$1,720,000
Bill's Cabinets
Sacramento, CA
$229,000
Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!
Santa Rosa, CA
$525,000
Thriving Sushi Restaurant - Fully Absentee - Full Liquor License
Palm Desert, CA
$439,000
Randy McGee
Spectrum Business Advisors
Serving Riverside County, CA
At Spectrum Business Advisors we represent entrepreneurs. We enjoy and pride ourselves on accomplishing our clients’ goals—whether it is an exit strategy or a growth opportunity, our experience and dedication will help get you there. If you need a business broker, we are here for you. Here is an outline of what we do for our clients: A. Lease Negotiations B. Value and understand our client’s business C. Develop a pricing strategy D. Create a marketing package for your business E. Receive SBA loan pre-approval—improves the availability of you business to more potential buyers F. Confidentially market your business G. Screen potential buyers—non-disclosure agreements, credit checks, match a person to your business H. Negotiate and structure the best deal I. Manage the escrow, due diligence, and disclosure process J. Facilitate the transition and training period K. Get you the most money! Read more about business brokers here: http://www.1800BizBroker.com
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$45,000 Down - SBA Approved - High Volume BBQ Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$300,000
Established Carpet Cleaning Franchise Resale - Orange County
Orange County, CA
$175,000
Specialty CNC Shop Fabricator & Manufacturer – Established Client Base
Riverside, CA
$159,888
Dog Day Care - Franchised
Orange County, CA
$1,600,000
Leading Acoustic Measurement Manufacturer
California
$600,000
Popular Pizza Restaurant (Milpitas)
Milpitas, CA
$150,000
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.
