West Covina, CA
$100,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SaleRecently Renovated Fully Built-Out Vietnamese Restaurant
Asset SaleAnti-Foam Asset For Sale
Orange, CA
$500,000
Asset SaleSanta Ana Cocktail Bar & Kitchen –Versatile Layout in Prime Location!
Santa Ana, CA
$350,000
Asset Sale$85,000 Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster! # 4
Lancaster, CA
$85,000
Asset Sale$52,000 Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster # 3
Lancaster, CA
$52,000
Asset SalePatented Unpowered Wireless Signal Booster for Sale
Irvine, CA
$5,500,000
Asset Sale15 Off market Hotel, Hotel Note and development land
San Diego, CA
$6,500,000
Asset SaleLaunch Your Own Pizza Stix Business in 2026!
Orange County, CA
$39,500
Asset SaleRestaurant Pizza and Pasta in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleBig Lot
California
$32,000
Asset SaleProject Management & Construction Field App For Sale!
Los Angeles, CA
$5,500,000
Real EstateNice Clean Self Car Wash with Good Income and Property
Irvine, CA
$3,999,000
Real EstateTurnkey Auto Shop for Lease – Fully Equipped & Ready for Business
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateCoin Laundry with Property in Compton
Compton, CA
$4,100,000
Real Estate6 Bed Licenced RCFE
Carson, CA
$960,000
Real EstateLos Angeles County | Express Car Wash – Newly Built (2024) | Confident
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Robert Wellman
BusinessWise Brokers & Consultants
Serving El Dorado County, CA
As an independent business brokerage firm, our focus is dedicated to providing you the best outcome possible. Whether you are selling a business, buying a business, leasing commercial property or buying commercial property, we are dedicated to ensuring your experience is a good one. What makes this firm different you may ask? Principal broker, Robert Wellman, has built and sold firms throughout his career. As a former accountant, Chief Financial Officer, and business owner of both service and retail businesses, he can relate on many levels to the experiences you may be facing. Having worked in mergers and acquisitions for a number of years, his proven experience is invaluable. Finally, your success is our success. We work primarily on a referral basis and count on referrals to grow. We greatly appreciate the trust and referrals we have received since starting the firm in 2013.
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Real Estate~$1,000 OFF Each Month~ Liquor Store with Built-In Storage
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstatePrime Cupertino Bakery / Restaurant Space for Lease – Corner Location
Cupertino, CA
Not Disclosed
Real Estate1600 SQ Ft Great Neighborhood
Laguna Hills, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateTurnkey RCFE Lease - Roseville, CA
Roseville, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateGas Station investment or Future owner user opportunity (San Marino)
San Marino, CA
$3,900,000
Real EstateIndependent Gast Station & Liquore Store Opportunity with Real Estate
Livingston, CA
$2,200,000
Real EstateCloud Kitchen for Sale with Real Estate
Tracy, CA
$1,150,000
Real EstateTurnkey Restaurant & Bar - Prime Downtown Sacramento Location
Sacramento, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateSecond-Generation Bakery or Pizza Space in Prime Redding Retail Hub
Shasta, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateMarket & property in Los Angeles County. CAP rate 12%
Monterey Park, CA
$990,000
Real EstateBusiness Real Estate for sale,Los Angeles City, Cap rate 15%
Los Angeles, CA
$990,000
Real EstateMajor Franchise Gas Station W/Property
Clearlake, CA
$3,950,000
Real EstatePrime Restaurant Lease in Redding’s Retail Hub
Shasta Lake, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateEstablished Sober Living Investment – Turnkey & Full Occupancy
Riverside, CA
$225,000
Real Estate6 Bed Adult Care Home-Regional Ctr Clients-$900k El Sobrante
El Sobrante, CA
$750,000
Real EstateTurnkey Commercial Kitchen / Manufacturing Space – Lease Assignment
Ventura, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateGas Station, Food Store With Real Estate
Porterville, CA
$1,650,000
Real EstateDental Space Available with Fixtures, Furnishings and Equipment Avail.
Simi Valley, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstatePrime Vacant Commercial Property For Sale In High Demand Location
Carson, CA
$995,000
Real EstateBusiness Real Estate / Commercial Building
Tracy, CA
$949,000
Real EstateChinese Restaurant Downtown Vacaville
Vacaville, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateIndependent Station with rental Income
Simi Valley, CA
$6,400,000
Real EstateTurn key salon, lease take over
Mission Viejo, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateEquipped Industrial Emeryville Coffee Space or Grab&Go Cafe For Lease!
Emeryville, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstatePrime Multi-unit Building for Sale
Cupertino, CA
$6,950,000
Real EstateGood Investment opportunity for Business Downtown in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateLiquor Store Business with Property for Sale
Madera County, CA
$1,300,000
Real EstateArco ampm Gas Station Business with property for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$8,400,000
Don Gunter
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
When you’re preparing to buy or sell a business in Orange County, you need an experienced, winning team to guide you through the transaction process. At Sunbelt of Orange County, our brokers and M&A advisors have decades of combined experience and are well-versed in the Orange County marketplace. Give our team a call today to begin your search for a business or prepare your business for sale.
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Real EstateHigh Volume Branded Gas Station Business with Property for Sale
Kings County, CA
$8,700,000
Real EstateBeautiful built Arco ampm Business with property
Kings County, CA
$8,400,000
Real EstateHigh Volume Branded Gas Station Business with Property for Sale
Bakersfield, CA
$8,500,000
Real EstateEstablished preschool business + real estate for sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$2,500,000
Real EstateVersatile Commercial Space in Prime Location 16,298 SF in High-Traffic
San Jose, CA
$5,600,000
Real EstateNew Roof, new flooring, everything new, ready to operate
Hemet, CA
$1,700,000
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.
