California
$3,000,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Asset SaleRevolutionary Maglev Doors - Billion-dollar market opportunities
Asset SaleRestaurant for sale in Anaheim Hills
Anaheim Hills, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Taqueria in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$165,000
Asset SaleProfitable Equine & Livestock Equipment Manufacturer
Riverside County, CA
$750,000
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
Asset SaleExcellent location, 2nd Gen Boba Tea Restaurant Asset in a busy plaza.
Temecula, CA
$89,995
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 SaleStock Traders Daily and Predative AI
Encinitas, CA
$10,000,000
Asset SaleEstablished Hair Salon with Retail Boutique in a Prime Location
Orange County, CA
$185,000
Asset SaleBEST Location in Downtown Lafayette! Fully Built Restaurant
Lafayette, CA
$350,000
Asset SalePet Boutique for Sale – Creative Retail –
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleMedical Spa Burbank Ca
Los Angeles County, CA
$399,000
Asset SaleSan Diego Cryotherapy Business For Sale!
San Diego County, CA
$300,000
Asset SaleConstruction Fence Rental Assets with High Recurring Revenue Potential
Orange County, CA
$55,000
Asset SaleSlick City Action Park Site For Sale
Yorba Linda, CA
$650,000
Asset SaleSan Bernardino County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Bernardino, CA
$40,000
Asset SaleAsian Grocery Store with Beer Wine Lic (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleDME license with Medicare and active PTAN
Tarzana, CA
$159,999
Asset SaleFantastic Lighting And Repair Store-Great Location-Lease And Terms!!
San Bruno, CA
$79,000
Asset SaleStylish Interior · Full Kitchen Restaurant – Asset Sale (As-Is)
Cerritos, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleRiverside County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Palm Springs, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleSan Mateo County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Mateo, CA
$97,000
Asset SaleAlameda County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Oakland, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleSacramento County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Sacramento, CA
$34,000
Asset SaleMini cafe asset sale
Los Angeles, CA
$20,000
Asset SaleShell Gas Station For Sale - BUSINESS ONLY Opportunity
Sun Valley, CA
$2,000,000
Asset SaleVersatile Sports Bar with Full Kitchen & Karaoke
Corona, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleOutstanding location-turn key -great build out
Riverside, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleCafe for Asset Sale – Expansion Potential
Long Beach, CA
$149,000
Asset SaleHome Health Care Agency
Westlake Village, CA
$165,000
Asset SaleSolar, Roof, & Power Wash Business - Equipment & Clients Included
Riverside, CA
$39,000
Asset SaleRestaurant asset sale
Los Angeles, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleLocation, Location, Location, Next to UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$85,000
Asset SaleLuxury Salon & Spa Oasis in Prime West LA - High Income Generator
West Los Angeles, CA
$57,000
Asset SaleAsset sale teriyaki restaurant
Gardena, CA
$70,000
Bryan Gonzales
First Choice Business Brokers San Diego
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers was established in 1994 and has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. Let our significantly experienced, highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes and systems will get the job done! If you’re looking to buy or sell an existing business or franchise, you've come to the right place. We offer regional San Diego knowledge and world class service. When it comes to selling your business, you’ll want to work with a professionally trained, San Diego based business broker associated with a national company.
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Asset SaleTurnkey Apparel Print Shop–Fully Equipped
Los Angeles County, CA
$25,000
Asset SaleLong term profitable store
Ceres, CA
$650,000
Asset SaleIndependent Shipping & Postal Service Store For More Than 30 Years
Garden Grove, CA
$50,000
Asset SaleLA Beauty - Free standing with all the bells and whistles
Los Angeles, CA
$1,120,000
Asset SaleFully Equipped Turnkey Restaurant – Hotpot or KOREAN BBQ
Rowland Heights, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleABC Type 47 Liquor License for Sale - Oakland
Oakland, CA
$45,000
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.
