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Kitchen Solvers
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Kitchen Solvers, your premier kitchen and bathroom remodeling franchise opportunity for over 40 years, providing clients with the most pleasant remodeling experience.
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Bill Corley - BottomLine Business Brokers
BottomLine Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Professionally, confidentially and with the highest integrity, BottomLine provides business brokerage and M&A services to Buyers and Sellers of small and medium-sized California businesses across a wide range of industries. Our team of experienced, licensed brokers provide exceptional service, from the first client meeting to the close of escrow ... and beyond! BottomLine is the brokerage with a competitive edge, a powerful blend of old school sales finesse and modern digital marketing. We have an active following - half our deals come from our massive database of qualified buyers, who also love to purchase the real estate. We work tirelessly to match each business for sale with the right buyer and guide the company through the complexities of transitioning to new ownership. If it's a business, our brokers have sold one just like it! With well over a thousand businesses sold under one roof, we deliver superior results. And that's the BottomLine. Business Owners: •No Upfront Fees - Only pay when your business sells. •Valuations - Business valuations take experience: they're a blend of the state of your company, its profitability and market conditions. We'll help determine fair market value. •Accomplished - The BottomLine team has sold businesses in YOUR industry. •Peace of Mind - Selling businesses is a full-time job; you run your company and let us handle the sale. •Experienced Guides - We shepherd the process from start to finish: documentation, marketing, due diligence, and escrow. •Representation Matters - Great representation stacks the odds in favor of a successful sale. A BottomLine broker is a huge advantage! Buyers: •Opportunity - Each business we represent is an opportunity for the right Buyer. •The Highest Standards - We represent each business with integrity, disclosure, and accuracy. •First Time Buyers Welcome - Many of our Buyers are first-timers. Don’t worry, we’ll coach you through the process.
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Newly Remodeled Chinese Restaurant on a Significant Traffic Corridor
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ESTABLISHED CHINESE RESTAURANT - PRIME PUENTE HILLS LOCATION Pin Wei Noodle presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational Chinese restaurant in the high-traffic Puente Hills East...
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2 Exclusive Drug & Alcohol Testing Territories in Northern CA
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Beautiful turnkey 24/7 boutique start up fitness facility
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Gotcha Covered
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Available Nationwide
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Ai Automation Business – No Tech Skills Needed | Turnkey System
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Own a high-demand, asset-light AI automation business designed to help local small and medium-sized businesses modernize and scale using powerful automation systems. Artificial Intelligence is no...
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Turnkey Luxury Head Spa in Coastal San Diego – Fully Built Out
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This Head Spa is a fully built-out luxury scalp health and head spa concept located in the highly desirable coastal community of Solana Beach, California. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a...
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Established Luxury Watch E-Commerce Business For Sale
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Own Mr Carpentry in Your Territory - Professional Carpentry Brand Licensing Opportunity This startup opportunity offers exclusive territorial licensing rights to operate under the established Mr....
Pokeworks-Own the #1 Fastest Growing Poke Franchise
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Own a Fast-Growing Premium Bakery Brand
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Dance in the Wild - Dance - Yoga - Pilates
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Dance in the Wild is a genuinely new business opportunity: host synced-music dance events outdoors, in nature, with almost no investment. It's a way to start your own business and build a real...
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Farmers Insurance Agency
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Electric Motorcycle Rentals & Sales Business (start up)
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I.V. Hydration with Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy clinic
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Pirtek USA
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Available in California
PIRTEK is a trusted B2B and mobile hydraulic hose repair franchise with clients across several essential industries.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,090,570
New 2025 Food Trailer – Ready-to-Operate Loaded Potato Business
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2025 16' x 8' turnkey food trailer with all equipment included. This is a fully equipped loaded potato business ready for its next owner. The recipes and food have received excellent feedback from...
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Fastest Labs of Bakersfield-High-Growth-Franchise Territory w/training
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Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! is a fast-casual restaurant
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Residential & Commercial Cleaning Business Opportunity
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JUNKCO+
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Own a JUNKCO+ franchise and tap into the growing demand for junk removal with proven support from BELFOR Franchise Group.
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Creative 501c3 Private Patrol Operator
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Aquatic contractor specializing in maintenance
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Siavosh Ardalan CBB,CABB,IBBA,Bsc,MSc,NAR
RED HOT PROPERTIES
Serving Orange County, CA
I have owned and operated three retail and four service businesses and sold all of them. As a business broker I fully understand the seller and the buyer . I bring them together and close escrow. Always discrete and confidential. Experience does count. Broker/Owner , not an agent . Representing buyers and sellers of businesses in Orange County and surrounding areas. Experienced in Selling Retail , Service , Manufacturing businesses & Medical Practices . Bachelors and Masters from USC. Real Estate Broker. Certified Business Broker CBB Member California Association of Business Brokers. Member National Association of Realtors. Member International Business Brokers Association. Member Orange Chamber of Commerce.
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SBARRO Pizza in Fresno County’s Biggest Mall
Fresno, CA
Established Boba $ Dessert Destination at the good location.
Upland, CA
Liquor Beer Wine Meat Groceries-One Stop Shop
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Send Me a Pro
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Nevada County, CA
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Ontario, CA
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FRSTeam - The Content Specialists
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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.
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