San Diego County, CA
$17,450
Businesses For Sale in California
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Asset SaleTurnkey Tea & Honey Brand for Sale
Asset SaleThai Bistro
Chula Vista, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleTurn Key - Nail Studio for Asset Sale
Van Nuys, CA
$89,500
Asset SaleNevada County ABC Type 47 Full Liquor License For Sale
Truckee, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleBoba shop Asset sale
Loma Linda, CA
$149,000
Asset SalePRICE UPDATE Silk Screen Printing - Asset Sale (all equipment)
Lancaster, CA
$25,000
Asset SalePoke Restaurant
Corona, CA
$155,000
Asset SaleBoba Drinks and Snacks ( 40K Price, Full Kitchen Hood Available )
Concord, CA
$40,000
Asset SaleBAR / LOUNGE / CLUB For Sale in Koreatown
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleWrought Iron Est 39 Yrs, 5 Star Reviews
Los Angeles County, CA
$159,000
Asset SaleDental office leasehold for sale in Brea
Brea, CA
$75,000
Asset Sale20,000 sq.ft. Wholesale Bakery. Fully Equipped. Asset Sale
Burlingame, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleSouth Bay Beer Bar with Outdoor Seating Type 42 lic.
San Diego, CA
$75,000
Asset SaleBoba Tea Café: Absentee-Run | Gross $604K | Asset Sale Now $129K, OC
Torrance, CA
$129,000
Asset SaleGranite, Stone Fabrication
Indio, CA
$165,000
Asset SalePrime Modern Mexican Restaurant - Newport Beach Corner Location
Newport Beach, CA
$350,000
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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Asset SaleChildren’s Education And Play Center Franchise
Fremont, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleTasting Room For Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$25,000
Asset Sale2nd Generation Restaurant Space – Food & Beverage Ready
Los Angeles, CA
$220,000
Asset SalePrime Coastal Café Location – 1 Block from the Beach
Carlsbad, CA
$165,000
Asset SaleBeauty Salon 540sqft +
Valley Village, CA
$79,999
Asset SaleCarpet Cleaning Franchise, Truck, Equipment and Powerful Brand Name
Winchester, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurant Asset Sale – Ready for your Vision
Berkeley, CA
$180,000
Asset SaleBeautiful restaurant in prime location
San Jose, CA
$149,999
Asset SaleOnline - BeautySpecials.com
Irvine, CA
$2,999
Asset SaleProfitable Cannabis Delivery Business For Sale Call For Sale
Oakland, CA
$420,420
Asset SaleTransformative Opportunity Awaits! Huge Price Reduction!
Fresno, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleProfitable Trusted Home Framing Contractor with Decades of Experience
Riverside County, CA
$8,500,000
Asset SaleRevolutionary Maglev Doors - Billion-dollar market opportunities
California
$3,000,000
Asset SaleProfitable Takeout Restaurant – $30K Monthly Sales, Only $48K!!!
Los Angeles, CA
$48,000
Asset SaleRestaurant for sale in Anaheim Hills
Anaheim Hills, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Taqueria in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleProfitable Equine & Livestock Equipment Manufacturer
Riverside County, CA
$975,000
Asset SaleSouthern California Plastics Company – Stable Revenue, Profitable with
Riverside County, CA
$2,800,000
Asset SaleSo fine near SoFi
Inglewood, CA
$130,000
Asset SaleUpscale Salon in Prime South Orange County
Orange County, CA
$60,000
Asset SalePremium Streaming Platform with a Mission
West Hollywood, CA
$140,000
Asset SaleWoodworking Facility 10k sq ft
Gardena, CA
$465,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Ready – Asset & Tenant Improvements for Sale
Rocklin, CA
$139,000
Asset SaleOcean Beach Restaurant For Sale
Ocean Beach, CA
$280,000
Asset SaleTWO - 2022 New Build-Out, Turn Key QSR Restaurants, Highly Visible
San Bernardino County, CA
$198,000
Asset Sale2022 Modern Sandwich QSR Build-Out, Fully Equipped in Prime Location
Upland, CA
$99,000
Asset Sale2022 New Build, Turn Key QSR Restaurant, Highly Visible Location
Cypress, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleInvestment opportunity in North Redlands
Redlands, CA
$125,000
Ray Kung
Transworld Business Advisors of San Jose East
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together.
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Asset SaleAsset Sale - Ramen Restaurant in Dense Populated Area
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Asset SaleBakery in Prime Arcadia Location with High Foot Traffic
Arcadia, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleExcellent location, 2nd Gen Boba Tea Restaurant Asset in a busy plaza.
Temecula, CA
$89,995
Asset SaleStock Traders Daily and Predative AI
Encinitas, CA
$10,000,000
Asset SaleProfitable dessert location-huge traffic-Mall location
Canoga Park, CA
$249,999
Asset SaleEstablished Hair Salon with Retail Boutique in a Prime Location
Orange County, CA
$185,000
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.
