Walnut, CA
$1,500,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Long-Established HVAC Installation Business with $10M+ Pipeline
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Marietta, GA - Vehicle Financing
Marietta, CA
$650,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Orlando, FL - Vehicle Financing
Orlando, CA
$525,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Orlando, FL - Vehicle Financing
Orlando, CA
$1,175,000
5 Star Turnkey Auto Repair Business in High End Business Complex
San Jose, CA
$279,000
Popular Seafood Boil and Asian Fusion Restaurant
Fair Oaks, CA
$175,000
Busy And Money-Making Body Shop For Sale !!!
Santa Clarita, CA
$395,000
Semi-absentee, Full-service Moving & Storage Business For Sale
Irvine, CA
$302,000
Custom Event Sign and Decor Rental business
Santa Ana, CA
$250,000
Reputable Auto Repair Shop in Prime Location SF San Mateo County
Belmont, CA
$49,000
Huge traffic-perfect for Mex Food or Keep current Asian Menu
Chula Vista, CA
$129,999
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Ocala, FL - Vehicle Financing
Ocala, CA
$1,450,000
3 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Ocala, FL - Vehicle Financing
Ocala, CA
$850,000
Update: Tasting Room Assets/FF&E + Lease - Wine/Bar/Cafe/Hospitality
$199,000
Sacramento, CA
4 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Marietta, GA - Vehicle Financing
Marietta, CA
$800,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Marietta, GA - Vehicle Financing
Marietta, CA
$375,000
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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Medical Overpayments Recovery Business
California
$10,500,000
Beauty Lash Salon Clients and Equipment For Sale
San Carlos, CA
$9,000
Turnkey Preschool & Daycare | Profitable Operation + 160-Child Lic.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dixon, CA
$5,456,131
Established Hospice Agency for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$380,000
Mexican Grill Restaurant (Northwest)
Bakersfield, CA
$280,000
Established Nationwide Printing & Packaging Business – 13 Locations
San Francisco, CA
$1,950,000
Attractive Semi-Open Kitchen Restaurant Type 41 License Huge Patio
San Jose, CA
$198,000
Formal Ware Dress Shop
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Turnkey Regional Center Business - EB-5 Investment & Real Estate Dev
$300,000
Orange County, CA
Concrete Contractor – Central Coast
Santa Cruz County, CA
$750,000
Liquor Store in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$650,000
Unique Japanese Sushi in Monterey Park
Los Angeles County, CA
$99,000
The only gas station in town & store is ready for a new owner to open!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Markleeville, CA
$499,000
Waba Grill Teriyaki Franchise Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Classic American Diner
Orange County, CA
$389,000
Central Downtown Established Sitdown Restaurant 47 License, Patio
Santa Cruz, CA
$229,900
Established & Profitable- Lighting Retail Business for Sale –
San Mateo County, CA
$148,000
CA Laboratory with Medicare, Medi-Cal, Z-code, All Molecular, Note
Riverside, CA
$550,000
Turnkey Pizzeria in High-Traffic Location in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County, CA
$225,999
Brand New Turnkey Stretching Studio! (80% SBA Financing)
$150,000
San Diego, CA
Turnkey Coffee Shop Opportunity – Prime Location, Ready to Operate
San Jose, CA
$99,988
Established and lucrative Nail Salon
Redondo Beach, CA
$500,000
Medical Spa for Sale in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$70,000
High-volume Liquor Store + $300k in Lotto & Scratch sales per month!
Westminster, CA
$1,500,000
Turnkey brewery with global distribution + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Murrieta, CA
$2,132,500
Youth Sports Leagues For Sale
Simi Valley, CA
$400,000
Beer & Wine Mexican Restaurant: South El Monte, California
South El Monte, CA
$149,999
Very Well Established Soil Testing Laboratory on CA Central Coast
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,100,000
Jim Pate
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,200 clients, selling/leasing over 1,600 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 75 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 7,500 valuations completed.
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Allstate Agency Located in L A County Gross Premium over $5,000,000
Carson, CA
$750,000
Staffing Franchise – Two Territories, Seller Financing Available
San Bernardino County, CA
$730,000
Established Property Management / Construction with GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
$2,500,000
San Diego County, CA
Turn-Key Indian Restaurants in famous street
Alameda County, CA
$159,000
Exceptional Opportunity/Heart of Midtown
Sacramento, CA
$750,000
Approved Medical Training School
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,000,000
Low work large margin opportunity 2 businesses in one location
Fresno, CA
$425,000
Cabinet shop
Oakland, CA
$35,000
Well Established and Profitable Tanning Salon in East Vallejo!!
Vallejo, CA
$65,000
Limited Kitchen Food Restaurant or ToGo Takeout in downtown Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$85,000
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.
