Sacramento County, CA
$249,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Semi Absentee Owner Pizza Restaurant - Seller Financing
Gas Station w/ Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$3,500,000
Great Grocery Produce & Meat Market & Mini Restaurant/20 Abc Off Sale
Jurupa Valley, CA
$1,250,000
Established, Thriving Pilates Studio in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$499,000
Liquor Store $150,000 Net Profit
San Francisco County, CA
$499,000
Restaurant is in a desirable location, ample parking, long hood
Milpitas, CA
$150,000
Set your sights on Sylmar.
Sylmar, CA
$450,000
Spacious Montebello location with 5,000+ square feet
Montebello, CA
$288,000
Laundromat in San Gabriel Valley Area
Los Angeles County, CA
$468,000
NEW REDUCED PRICE: Turn-Key Mail Box Center - Premier Location
Alameda County, CA
$106,000
Great Taste Of Mexican Tequila Distribution And Wholesale For Sale
Rialto, CA
$860,000
Successful Nail Salon
San Jose, CA
$69,900
Established Eye Lash Salon with Newer Equip. in Rancho Bernardo
San Diego County, CA
$85,000
Low Rent - To-Go Restaurant for Sale!! (PIZZA)
Berkeley, CA
$320,000
Mobil Gas Station and Shop Business only
Los Angeles, CA
$999,000
$219,000 – “Pedone’s Pizza & Italian” Restaurant
Hermosa Beach, CA
$219,000
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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Trusted Local Auto Shop Serving the Community for 50 Years!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno, CA
$1,697,500
Pizza Restaurant
El Dorado County, CA
$150,000
Pair Of established taco shops
Chula Vista, CA
$850,000
Auto Repair Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$350,000
Established Auto Repair Shop
South Gate, CA
$149,000
Dry Cleaning Agency & Alterations Est 21 Yrs
Los Angeles County, CA
$160,000
Turnkey Shabu-Shabu Restaurant in Prime Sacramento Location
Sacramento, CA
$225,000
Family owned sushi restaurant for sale in SF Russian Hill
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Semi Absentee Passive Business Model Salon Suites,
Anaheim, CA
$850,000
Motorcycle Sales, Service and Customizations! (17989)
California
$2,100,000
Alkaline Water And Herbal Shop - Moving Out State
Los Angeles County, CA
$80,000
Fast-Growing Franchise Pizza Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location in S
San Jose, CA
$255,000
Foundation Repair and Structural Concrete Rehabilitation Contractor
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $630,000
High Quality Restaurant Supply Business For Sale
Sacramento, CA
$1,700,000
Coveted East Sacramento Restaurant for Sale. Over $1.3million in Rev
Sacramento, CA
$298,000
Established Asian restaurant for sale in Saratoga community
Saratoga, CA
$218,000
5 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA
South San Francisco, CA
$887,000
Commercial Interior Design & Design/Construction Documents
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $375,000
Leading provider of indoor and outdoor lighting solutions
Valencia, CA
$1,500,000
Premier Transportation Consulting Firm
California
$1,510,000
Motivated Seller! Boba Tea Shop for Sale in Sunnyvale!
Sunnyvale, CA
$148,000
Automotive Paint Supplier
San Mateo County, CA
$900,000
Franchise Sandwich Popular Brand! Northern, CA
Solano County, CA
$65,000
"SF Polk" Café Restaurant Business in a PRIME Location!
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
"San Francisco" Café Business in a Busy & High Foot Traffic Location!
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
On Line B2B manufacturing and distribution Bath & Beauty in LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
$425,000
Ontario, CA CPA Practice for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
$1,600,000
Oakland, CA CTEC Practice for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$160,000
Brigitte H
Keller William Realty Studio City
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Brigitte H - 310 801 0705
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10 FedEx Ground Routes, San Jose CA
San Jose, CA
$1,035,000
Lafayette, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$650,000
Established Automotive Paint Supply Business – Profitable
San Mateo County, CA
$749,000
Premiere Dog Daycare – High-End Clients and Recurring Revenue
Alameda County, CA
$225,000
Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing -Owner net income 230,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$300,000
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
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.
