Temecula, CA
$6,950,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Real EstatePalumbo Vineyards and Winery Including Residence/Vacation Rental
Real Estate3 Elderly Care Homes 4SALE-Grossing $136,000 Month-Fresno
Fresno, CA
$750,000
Real EstateSilverlake Gem – Turnkey Virgil Village Restaurant Space for Lease
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Real Estate2nd generation restaurant with CUP for full liquor available for Lease
Sherman Oaks, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateLandmark Restaurant & Bar in High Net Worth Area
Calabasas, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateRestaurant Space Available for Lease!
North Hollywood, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateRemodeled Market With, Gas Station, Rental Homes With Re
Madera County, CA
$3,950,000
Real EstateProfitable Roadside Burger Drive-In with Real Estate – SBA Ready
Burney, CA
$299,000
Real EstateHigh-Volume Branded Gas Stations For Sale Arco | Chevron | 76 – Pri
California
Not Disclosed
Real EstateAuto Parts over $1ml inventory sale price $350,000.
Van Nuys, CA
$350,000
Real EstateMexican Restaurant Full ABC with Real Estate
Santa Paula, CA
$2,499,000
Real Estate85 Acres with White Water Rafting. Property Included 4,200 River Front
Rumsey, CA
$2,250,000
Real EstateFormer Nail Salon / Prime Retail Space for Lease
Van Nuys, CA
Not Disclosed
Real Estate76 Gas Station with Liquor License including Real Estate For Sale
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Real EstateEcono Lodge Hotel - Prime Investment Opportunity 55 Rooms
Moreno Valley, CA
$6,549,000
Real EstateA Rare Find - Quick Service Fast Food Restaurant with the Real Estate
El Dorado County, CA
$850,000
Aaron Pfeffer
Iconic Business Technologies, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Iconic is a technology-driven M&A advisory platform that helps business owners sell or merge their companies with confidence and efficiency. With over 70 years of combined team experience, more than 200 transactions completed, and over $2 billion in closed deal volume, Iconic focuses on the lower middle market, typically working with companies generating up to $100 million in revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Iconic blends AI-powered buyer sourcing, a proprietary deal-management platform called Iconic Rail, and experienced advisory teams to streamline the sell-side process. Positioned between traditional investment banks and small business brokers, Iconic offers a data-backed, high-touch experience that connects quality sellers with well-matched strategic and financial buyers, delivering faster timelines and stronger outcomes through a modernized M&A process.
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Real EstateArco station with Real property
Santa Barbara, CA
$4,500,000
Real EstateHigh Volume Liquor + Property
Los Angeles, CA
$3,500,000
Real EstateMexican Restaurant Full ABC with Real Estate Plus 3 Properties
Santa Paula, CA
$2,996,000
Real EstateExpress Car Wash, Auto Repair & Xpress Lube + Property
Lancaster, CA
$3,399,000
Real EstateCommercial Property (Currently operating Asian restaurant)
Fresno County, CA
$760,000
Real EstateLaundromat in Moss landing, Ca.
California
Not Disclosed
Real EstateGrocery Store + Rental Income with RE
Cutler, CA
$650,000
Real EstateCommercial Floor in the Front and Residential at the Back
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateCommercial Real Estate Plus Juice Bar Business Assets
Capitola, CA
$725,000
Real EstateRestaurant and REAL ESTATE for Sale – $2.2mil in Sales 2024
Kern County, CA
$2,250,000
Real EstateHigh Volume sales Supermarket with the Property
Napa County, CA
$15,900,000
Real EstateFreestanding Commercial Kitchen with Private Parking Lot
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateOpportunity to develop a commercial/industrial lot
Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000
Real EstateGas Station, C-store, Liquor store with Real Estate
Kern County, CA
$3,300,000
Real EstateRetail / Medical Building On Firestone Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
$950,000
Real EstateCash Flow Opportunity. Auto Industry including Real Estate.
San Leandro, CA
$3,500,000
Real EstateFor Lease - Turnkey Hotel Restaurant in Prime Silicon Valley Location
Palo Alto, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateWell-established Marin County Market, Deli & Coffee Bar
Marin County, CA
$1,250,000
Real Estate1000sf Retail Space Available on Coveted Piedmont Avenue! Flexible Use
Oakland, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateProfitable car wash with tremendous potential in Napa county
Napa, CA
$5,500,000
Real EstateEstablished GP practice prime location
San Diego, CA
$720,000
Real EstateOver $325k Invested into the BRAND NEW Commercial Kitchen
Emeryville, CA
$2,900,000
Real EstateVacant Retail suite by Orange Circle
Orange, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateVacant Office Building For Sale in Fremont!
Fremont, CA
$1,149,000
Real EstateReal Estate Included - SBA Loan Pre-approved - Restaurant & Bar
Sonora, CA
$4,250,000
Real EstateChevron Gas Station Business with Car wash and property for sale near
Madera County, CA
$5,600,000
Real EstateGravel and Aggregate Quarry
Orland, CA
$15,000,000
Real EstatePopular Korean Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
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 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.
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Real Estate2-story commercial building office and retail - Downtown Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
$25,000,000
Real EstateMulti-used property in 3/4 acres & Coffee Roast plant in Solano County
Vallejo, CA
$4,000,000
Real EstateRestaurant & Bar at 200 Room Embassy Suites Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateIndependent Mini Truck Stop Business with Property for Sale in CA
Tulare County, CA
$7,500,000
Real EstateNewly Built Gas Station, Drive-thru Franchise QSR Business & Property
San Joaquin County, CA
$9,300,000
Real EstateHigh Volume & Profitable Arco ampm Gas Station Business with Property
Kern County, CA
$10,200,000
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.
