Palm Springs, CA
$420,420
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Turn Key ANNUAL Manufacturing Type 6 & Distribution Business For Sale
Super nice restuarant-great location and demographics
San Diego, CA
$399,999
Sushi 6-days open ABC and $3600 all in rent!
West Covina, CA
$160,000
Popular Grocery Market with Beer Wine License - Salinas
Salinas, CA
$1,299,000
76 Gas Station Business Only
Los Angeles, CA
$1,899,000
Established Wine Shop
Santa Barbara, CA
$120,000
High End Sacramento Carehome - 6 Bed RCFE
Sacramento, CA
$135,000
REST, 41, HELP RUN, FULL KITCHEN, HIGH VOL & NET.
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
Established Hair Salon
Newport Beach, CA
$160,000
Global MultiMedia Technology SaaS Company with growth potential
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $975,496
Profitable Tech and Media Company with Global Reach
Pleasanton, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,322
Liquor Store
Sacramento County, CA
$650,000
Excellent Branded Gas Station with Liquor License
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
$2,990,000
Digital Advertising Company For Sale
San Jose, CA
$115,000
Restaurant & Full Bar with a beautiful patio
San Clemente, CA
$549,000
Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$480,000
Raj Sathyaseelan
Link Silicon Valley
Serving Alameda County, CA
LINK Silicon Valley is our newest office in San Francisco Bay Area. Link Business is the largest business brokerage in the world with offices in the United States, New Zealand, Australia and the Philippines. Our brokers specialize in business sales transactions and have collectively sold over $2 Billion in businesses to date. Our office brokers focus on selling businesses in the bay area. We sell all business types: Retail, service-oriented businesses and technology startups and others. Silicon Valley is the technology-hub and home of big tech players such as Google and Facebook. This eco-system offers many exciting opportunities for prospective buyers to venture into business ownership. Our goal is to help every seller and buyer and share our knowledge and expertise, so they can make the best decision for their future. We help both buyers and sellers who are in the cross-roads of their career looking to make a change and we make that transition a seamless experience. Whether you are buying your first business, planning your exit strategy or looking to grow through acquisitions, LINK Silicon Valley can assist you every step of the way through our expertise and network connections. For a free and confidential consultation, please contact LINK Silicon Valley at 925-399-1891. Office Address is 5980 Stone Ridge Dr, Suite 111, Pleasanton, CA 94588.
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Gift Shop in San Diego
San Diego, CA
$140,000
Cannabis Laboratory, California, ISO, Fully Equipped, Seller Note
San Diego, CA
$1,750,000
Famous Thai Restaurant for Sale! In West Hollywood, CA! WOW!!! West LA
Hollywood, CA
$119,000
Turnkey Woodworking Business Specializing in Military Awards
Chula Vista, CA
$1,200,000
Famous Omakase / Japanese Restaurant in PRIME SILVER LAKE CA
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Fantastic Quick Serve Opportunity in Gardena
Gardena, CA
$75,000
High-Growth EV Charging Installation Company
California
$2,500,000
Cannabis Dispensary, Cultivation, & Distribution (Stockton, CA)#1449
Stockton, CA
$299,000
Drywall Contractor
Los Angeles County, CA
$775,000
Convenience Store
Alameda County, CA
$250,000
Reedley Smoke Shop & Gifts
Reedley, CA
$150,000
Established Neighborhood Taqueria
San Francisco, CA
$139,000
Cannabis Manufacturing & Distribution Brand
Los Angeles, CA
$6,950,000
Tony's Men's Clothing
Palm Desert, CA
$49,000
Med Spa & Plastic Surgery Center in the Coachella Valley
Riverside County, CA
$1,900,000
Pet Grooming and Pet Hotel Facility
Barstow, CA
$399,999
Clean Ready to Bill Home Health Agency in Orange County
Orange, CA
$295,000
Thai Restaurant for Sale! AMAZING! (Los Angeles, near Alhambra)
Los Angeles, CA
$95,000
Full Service Hair Salon
Fullerton, CA
$50,000
VEGAN WHOLESALE BAKERY - EST. 10 YRS
Los Angeles County, CA
$160,000
Well Known-Longtime-Profitable Polynesian Restaurant And Retail!!
Daly City, CA
$249,000
Home Health Care Company in LA area
Los Angeles County, CA
$550,000
Cannabis Dispensary Retail License For Sale (Costa Mesa, CA) #1386
Costa Mesa, CA
$999,000
Reduce Price Super Market With Beer And Wine, Meat, Produce And Deli
Whittier, CA
$579,000
Recession Resistant Northern California Mail Center Franchise - SC2186
California
$200,000
Super Split Level Deli Cafe-Absentee owner
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Catering business run semi-absentee
Sacramento County, CA
$525,000
Roundtable Pizza Restaurant - Kern County
Kern County, CA
$449,000
REBECCA CHATHAM
RLC Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
RLC Business Brokers is a boutique M&A firm based in Orange County, CA, focused on the sale of small and lower middle market businesses across a range of industries. We specialize in helping service-based and cash-flowing main street businesses prepare for and successfully navigate the sale process. Founder Rebecca Chatham has personally built and sold multiple companies, including a document shredding business, a commercial cleaning operation, and a landscape construction company. Prior to launching RLC, she held a management role with Allstate Insurance, where she supported independent agency owners in buying, selling, merging, and financing their businesses. With firsthand experience on both sides of the table, she brings a uniquely empathetic, strategic, and results-driven approach to each transaction. At RLC, we believe that even small businesses deserve expert representation. We offer a modern, transparent brokerage experience built on trust, hustle, and clear communication. We understand that many owners don’t have perfect books and we specialize in uncovering and presenting the real value behind years of hard work. We take on a limited number of listings to give each one the attention it deserves. Whether you're looking to retire, relocate, or explore your business’s worth for the first time, RLC is your trusted partner in building a clear, profitable exit strategy.
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Profitable Absentee Operated Eatery
Santa Clara County, CA
$199,900
TUTTI FRUTTI, HELP RUN, HIGH NET, EASY,
San Bernardino County, CA
$99,000
Cocktail Bar - Type 48 License - Low Rent - Limited Competition
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
High Volume Mexican Restaurant & Bar for Sale! Like-New Construction
Alameda County, CA
$275,000
Palm Springs Home Health Care w/Public Health License
Palm Springs, CA
$1,300,000
Long Established Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria extremely Low Rent
Garden Grove, CA
$499,000
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.
