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Businesses For Sale in California

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"Redwood City" Turn-Key restaurant with cater service along El Camino!

Redwood City, CA

A great business location with an authentic cuisine in place. Located along near woodside road off 84 in Redwood City. It's close to other retail locations, clinics, restaurants, supermarkets, inns,...

$175,000

$175,000

Novato CA CPA Practice for Sale

Novato, CA

• The owner is a CPA and prefers to sell to a CPA • The seller prefers a local buyer • This practice was established in 1991 • Software in use includes UltraTax, QuickBooks, CFS (Payroll) 2024 revenue...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $344,000

Must see Drive Thru Restaurant in Brea

California

Busy Corner Drive Thru , Good for Breakfast & Lunch Business Over 100k in upgrades done recently, Good Location for Breakfast & lunch. Plenty of parking, easy in and out, good sales with personnel in...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Highly Reputable Internal Medicine Clinic

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This outstanding acquisition opportunity is for a reputable internal medicine clinic, offering personalized, high-quality care. The Company offers a broad array of services geared...

Cash Flow: $434,000

Cash Flow: $434,000

Business Coaching and Training Franchise

San Bernardino County, CA

Contact business broker for more information regarding this business training and coaching business for sale located in the Inland Empire. The Business is an affiliate of a Company that is a global...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Hair salon shop for sale in Greenbrae shopping center

Greenbrae, CA

Established Hair Salon for sale in Greenbrae of Marin County. Located in a shopping center for shopping, dining, playing and relaxing. There are specialty merchants such as Wells Fargo, BofA, Peet’s...

$49,000

$49,000

Poke Restaurant in Sun Valley

Sun Valley, CA

Motivated seller is offering this well established and charming one-of-a-kind poke restaurant . This poke restaurant is by far the best in Los Angeles and second to none and the food is amazingly...

$150,000

$150,000

Name Brand Hamburger Franchise SBA Pre-Approved

Los Angeles County, CA

Name Brand Hamburger Franchise SBA Pre-Approved RRC# 4978 Location: Los Angeles County Description: Located in Eagle Rock in a busy shopping center with major brand-name anchor stores and close...

$525,000

$525,000

Wholesale Party Favors Company

Los Angeles, CA

YEARLY GROSS: $16,000,000 MONTHLY RENT: $35,000 LEASE TERMS: NEGOTIABLE WITH LL BUILDING SIZE: 38,500 SQFT. IMPORT& WHOLESALE PARTY FAVORS COMPANY. SELLER CAN TRAIN AND SUPPORT BUYER. BUSINESS SINCE...

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

Well-Established Carpet and Floor Cleaning Company

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Purchase a fully operational and profitable turn-key carpet cleaning business with huge upside potential. Included is all the equipment you need, an experienced employee to help you, a great name and...

$235,000

$235,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Veterinary Hospital, North Coast of California, Small Animal

Arcata, CA

The owner founded this Small Animal practice in 1995 and is now ready to transition towards retirement. This clinic is poised for ongoing growth in a beautiful vibrant University driven community on...

Cash Flow: $194,500

Cash Flow: $194,500

Acclaimed Wholesale Bakery Brand w/Retail – Property Available!

Los Angeles, CA

This acclaimed wholesale bakery with a retail component is a category leader when it comes to the accolades and media attention bestowed upon it. The wholesale side of the business generates nearly...

$1,550,000

$1,550,000

Cash Flow: $313,058

Food Manufacturer - Frozen Pizza & Burritos - Retirement Sale

California

This food manufacturer has been providing quality, branded food products to various school districts for decades. They have a USDA Plant and are approved under the National School Lunch Program and...

Liquor & Conv. Store - Pleasanton

Pleasanton, CA

This liquor store is a local gem. Originally established in 1986, this store is popular for its variety of premium liquor, fine wines, and draft beers. It is located in a neighborhood strip center...

$275,000

$275,000

Restaurant ( Breakfast & Lunch) in Valencia

Valencia, CA

Breakfast and Lunch only and closes at 2:30 pm every day .Motivated seller is offering this well established and charming one-of-a-kind American food in Valencia. The location is great and the parking...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

Mitsubishi Franchised Car Dealership For Sale- West of Sacramento

California

VENDOR FINANCING MAY BE AVAILABLE This is a perfect acquisition opportunity for a minority managing partner/GM looking to venture out on their own. Or an aspiring franchised dealership owner. This...

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

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TNW BUSINESS BROKERS

Serving San Francisco County, CA

TNW Business Brokerage has been in the business since 2003 and committed to work diligently with every client as an advocate provide a comprehensive consultative approach to each and every business transaction.

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Fast Fish and Chips and Hamburger for sale in Sacramento area

Sacramento, CA

Superb Burger Fish and Chips serves freshly made, gourmet burgers and battered chips and fish. They use freshly baked buns and 100% USDA-certified Angus beef for all of their burgers. They use beer...

$199,000

$199,000

Destination Shop For Gems, Beads & Metaphysical Objects in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County, CA

This is a well-established successful business with a strong sales history since 2014, including a high ratio of cash sales. Crystals, semi-precious stones, and specimens comprise roughly 50% of...

$200,000

$200,000

Electronics Design Firm with Fortune 500 clients

Alameda County, CA

This engineering solutions company with a 20+ year track record of delivering high-performance chip design and system-level hardware development to some of the most recognized names in tech. Founded...

Cash Flow: $200,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Coin Laundry & Coin Car Wash with Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles County, CA

Recently built coin laundry & self service car wash off a major street with convenient parking and easy in and out in South Los Angeles County. All new equipment and furniture installed in this...

$7,500,000

$7,500,000

Cash Flow: $615,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sauna/ Health Spa in San Fernando Valley

Northridge, CA

This is the best Sauna in the San Fernando Valley and there is plenty of parking in their property lot. They have 8 standing showers, regular and extra hot Jacuzzi, incredible steam room charcoal...

$7,500,000

$7,500,000

Cash Flow: $720,000

Profitable Multi-Brand Motorcycle Dealership

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

California

The presented opportunity is for one of northern California’s most well established and successful powersports dealerships, serving the California powersports community for over 50 years. The business...

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

Cash Flow: $566,671

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Brentwood San Vicente Restaurant For Sale

Los Angeles, CA

BRENTWOOD SAN VICENTE TURN KEY EQUIPPED RESTAURANT FOR SALE Premises: 2000' Fully Equipped plus 1500' storage & patio Monthly Rent: $8000 per mo. rent Parking: Valet Parking Lease Term: new lease ABC...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

RV Service and Parts Sales Company

San Francisco County, CA

Well-established RV Service / Repair, and Parts Store Facility. This business services all RV Makes and Models and is poised for expansion. This business owns a considerable amount of real estate...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $415,000

Established Beer Pub Downtown San Pedro

San Pedro, CA

Neat Clean beer bar ( & SOJU) on a very busy corner at a main street. Great visibility with lot & street parking in this high density location close to the water & ship yards. Multiple TVs for sports...

$160,000

$160,000

Established Lotto/western Union/Tax preparing business for sale in SF

San Francisco, CA

Lotto/ western Union services/tax preparation business for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset. Located on a prime bustling street near many restaurants, shops, bakeries and coffee shops. The store is...

$170,000

$170,000

Cash Flow: $170,000

Architectural Firm

California

Sign NDA: https://generational.tfaforms.net/4660083?DealID=a1L2G000004hH1A The Northern California Company is an architectural firm with clients throughout the state of California. Since being...

Car Wash with Property in San Bernardino County

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Bernardino County, CA

Full Service Car Wash with Mini Mart with long tunnel and detail shop. Reclaimed water and solar power. No Hand Wash, Manager run and rental income from the Retail Center. Good location with high...

$5,200,000

$5,200,000

Cash Flow: $410,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant for Sale! W/Hard Liquor License!

San Francisco, CA

Located at the corner of Van Ness and Geary Street, 1050 Van Ness is situated on the ground floor of the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel (over 150 Rooms!), and is directly across from the CPMC Hospital...

$249,000

$249,000

High-End Commercial & Residential Architect in Bay Area (17719)

California

Operating from prime location in the Bay Area of California, this highly reputable firm designs residential housing (80%) and commercial buildings (20%) for construction. They also provide...

$995,000

$995,000

Cash Flow: $220,000

Medical Practice in Los Angeles – Well Established, Net $500K

Burbank, CA

Over three decades in business, over 4,600 chars and great reputation. On current location in larger medical building since 2014. Lease until June 2024, option possible, $5,000/month: 3 exam rooms, 2...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $514,000

IRVINE High Volume Restaurant W/ Type 47 ABC License For Sale

Irvine, CA

THIS IS AN ASSET SALE: KEY MONEY PRICE: CALL BROKER *PLEASE DO NOT SPEAK WITH EMPLOYEES - TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY* KEY HIGH VISIBLE - CULVER DR. ORANGE COUNTY LOCATION !!! * Irvine (Heritage Plaza)...

Cash Flow: $381,235

Cash Flow: $381,235

FAA Certified Aircraft Interiors & Repair Station

Long Beach, CA

OPPORTUNITY For sale is an aircraft interior manufacturer that provides FAA approved parts and interiors for leading aircraft manufacturers with a 145-Repair Station certificate in place! MARKET NICHE...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $32,000

Type 47 ABC License - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA

Full liquor license - Type 47 – On-Sale General - Eating Place. Approved for use in Santa Barbara County, downtown in Census Track 9. Please contact Compass First for additional information....

$375,000

$375,000

Asset SaleKorean Fried Chicken and Corndog

Riverside County, CA

This is a turnkey asset sale being offered AS-IS, ideal for entrepreneurs seeking a fully equipped restaurant space with minimal startup investment. The sale includes all essential restaurant...

$59,000

$59,000

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Asset SaleAsset Sale

Sacramento, CA

Fitness Studio Asset Sale - This asset sale includes all existing fitness equipment and fixtures from the established 9ROUND operation. The current owner is transitioning away from the franchise model...

$20,000

$20,000

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Asset SaleBAR / LOUNGE / CLUB For Sale in Koreatown

Los Angeles, CA

District Realty Group, is pleased to present the opportunity to own an established turnkey restaurant & bar in prime Koreatown. Paper Tiger Bar comes with a very attractive, below market rent and...

$250,000

$250,000

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Asset SaleWrought Iron Est 39 Yrs, 5 Star Reviews

Los Angeles County, CA

This well-established wrought iron shop has been serving the community for nearly four decades, earning a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, reliability, and fair pricing. With a loyal base...

$159,000

$159,000

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Asset SaleDental office leasehold for sale in Brea

Brea, CA

A Prime Opportunity to Build Your Own Practice Here is your chance to acquire a ready-to-use dental office in a highly visible and convenient Brea location. This is a sale of the leasehold and the...

$75,000

$75,000

Asset Sale
Asset Sale20,000 sq.ft. Wholesale Bakery. Fully Equipped. Asset Sale

Burlingame, CA

Built in 2013. Cost over $3.2M to build and equip. Everything you need for a large scale wholesale bakery....

Asset Sale
Asset SaleTurn-Key Restaurant Space in Oakland with Type-1 Hood

Oakland, CA

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to acquire the assets of Roasted and Raw, a beautifully designed, 2,505 square foot restaurant space in the heart of Oakland. This turnkey space offers a warm, modern...

$130,000

$130,000

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Asset SaleBoba Tea Café: Absentee-Run | Gross $604K | Asset Sale Now $129K, OC

Torrance, CA

> Price Reduced - Now $129,000 (Was $285K / $240K) > Turn-Key Presotea Franchise - Torrance, CA • Absentee-run, easy-to-operate bubble tea shop in a busy, affluent shopping center. • Avg. Sales:...

$129,000

$129,000

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Asset SaleGranite, Stone Fabrication

Indio, CA

Established over 10 years. Doing custom counter tops, bath rooms, fireplaces for contractors and home owners. Fully eaupiped. Business is open and running. Working in granite, marble, quartz,...

$165,000

$165,000

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Asset SalePrime Modern Mexican Restaurant - Newport Beach Corner Location

Newport Beach, CA

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Prime Modern Mexican Restaurant - Newport Beach Corner Location Exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey, recently remodeled Modern Mexican restaurant in a premier Newport...

$350,000

$350,000

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Asset SaleChildren’s Education And Play Center Franchise

Fremont, CA

This is a 2,000 sq. ft. owner-operated children’s education and play center (franchise), located in a busy shopping center. The center is part of a renowned early childhood education system designed...

$200,000

$200,000

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Asset SaleFully Built Out Turnkey Cannabis Delivery & Distribution For Sale

Costa Mesa, CA

Prime Location Fully Built Out Turnkey Cannabis Delivery & Distribution Business For Sale (Costa Mesa, California) #1851 Seize a prime opportunity to acquire a profitable and fully operational...

$499,000

$499,000

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Asset SaleTasting Room For Sale

San Luis Obispo County, CA

TASTING ROOM ASSET SALE - SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Turnkey tasting room opportunity in San Luis Obispo County, California's renowned wine region. This asset sale includes a fully built-out bar facility...

$25,000

$25,000

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Asset Sale2nd Generation Restaurant Space – Food & Beverage Ready

Los Angeles, CA

Rare chance to secure a turnkey restaurant/food & beverage location on Melrose. Located in the heart of the Melrose Avenue retail corridor, this ±2,000 SF second-generation restaurant space offers...

$220,000

$220,000

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Asset SalePrime Coastal Café Location – 1 Block from the Beach

Carlsbad, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey coastal café in the heart of Carlsbad Village, just one block from the ocean. This ~1,700 sq. ft. location has been operating successfully for the past seven...

$165,000

$165,000

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Asset SaleBeauty Salon 540sqft +

Valley Village, CA

Location: Located in Valley Village, this modern salon sits in a busy shopping center on a high-traffic street, offering excellent visibility and easy access. Clients enjoy the convenience of ample...

Asset Sale

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

Number of Businesses for Sale  

  ~5,500

Median Asking Price  

  $360,000

Median Reported Revenue  

  $630,000

Median Reported Earnings  

  $150,000

Profit Margin  

  23%

Earnings Multiple  

  2.5

Revenue Multiple  

  0.6

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Major Metro Areas

More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:

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.

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.