Fountain Valley, CA
Currently a POKE RESTAURANT in Full Operation. Take this shop to the NEXT LEVEL...... Or roll out YOUR NEW CONCEPT. The MAIN ATTRACTION is The PRIME LOCATION and current LEASE. This is THE MOST...

Fountain Valley, CA
Currently a POKE RESTAURANT in Full Operation. Take this shop to the NEXT LEVEL...... Or roll out YOUR NEW CONCEPT. The MAIN ATTRACTION is The PRIME LOCATION and current LEASE. This is THE MOST...
$148,500

Newbury Park, CA
The Original Chicago Beef&Dogs Recipe for sale along with restaurant serving walk-in traffice after school for a hot dog, meatball sandwhich, french fries or chicken tenders. The menu offers a wide...
$450,000

Delano, CA
Seller Motivated and willing to review all reasonable offers. Turnkey beauty supply store with full inventory included. Take over the lease and operate on day one, subject to standard landlord...
$145,000

Stockton, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to offer this rare opportunity to acquire a mediterranean fast food franchise — a vibrant, health-forward fast-casual restaurant concept focused on bold Mediterranean...
$250,000
Simi Valley, CA
For sale is a brand new Home Health Agency located in the neighborhood of Simi Valley, Ventura County. - It is Health Department licensed (CDPH License) - ACHC accredited in August, 2025. - The...
$175,000
Modesto, CA
Turnkey restaurant opportunity in Downtown Modesto! This is an asset sale only — no financials or franchise fees. Terracotta Poke is a fully built-out, health department–approved restaurant space...
$95,000
Torrance, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Licensed Hospice located in Torrance, Los Angeles County. Key Highlights: - CDPH Licensed – Fully approved and active,...
$165,000
Brentwood, CA
Selling a fully equipped 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 carpet cleaning van paired with premium, nearly new professional equipment, including a 2022 Sapphire Scientific 370SS truckmount with only...
$44,900
Los Angeles, CA
Go to www.plungerprotector.com There are about 4 billion toilets in the world (about 400 million in the US) and every one of them needs a Plunger Protector and their Refill Packages. The patented...
$199,000
Los Angeles, CA
A well-established Korean-Chinese restaurant is now available for sale as an Asset Sale (As-Is Condition). Operated by the same owner since 2016, this restaurant combines authentic Korean-style...
$70,000
Available Nationwide
McAlister’s Deli® offers guests more than hearty sandwiches piled high and sides worth sharing. Through genuine Southern hospitality and friendly conversation, we aim to make every guest feel like our place is their place, too. Become a part of something special with a McAlister’s Deli® of your very own.
$425,000
Santa Clarita, CA
Step into a thriving fast-casual Mexican grill that’s built on quality, consistency, and community. With a strong customer base that keeps coming back for its authentic flavors and fresh ingredients,...
$195,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Description Bundle-only asset sale (equipment only). No route, locations, contracts, or accounts included. We are selling our vending equipment as a complete package due to a business focus change....
$19,500
$495,000
Turlock, CA
San Diego, CA
Imagine yourself stepping into this beautifully designed boba tea shop, ready to serve your community in the heart of Bernardo Center. You'll love the thoughtful buildout that's already complete -...
$68,000
Alameda County, CA
Rheon KN050 Cornucopia Encruster for making cookies upto 100 per minute . Rheon KP302 Set Panner S660. VMI MIXER 450 Quarts from France. Recent oven 626 and other machines Location available aa turn...
$200,000
Nanda Nandkishore, M&AMI, CBI
Acacia Group, Inc.
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Check out the company website at www.AcaciaGroupInc.com for details of our services.
Los Angeles, CA
Asking Price: $200,000 (Furniture and Accessories valued at over $500,000) Are you ready to own an exciting and lucrative business in the heart of the Los Angeles real estate market? This established...
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
642 Lights! Los Angeles Cannabis Cultivation Grow Facility! Fully Built Out, Start Growing Immediately! (Los Angeles, CA) #1905 Seize a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, turnkey cannabis...
$1,900,000
Van Nuys, CA
Fully Built Out Cannabis Distribution & Manufacturing Type 6 Business For Sale (Van Nuys, California) #1867 Great opportunity to add additional locations and/or license types to maximize revenue, in...
$299,000
Fountain Valley, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1028 Area: Fountain Valley Asking Price:$130,000 Base...
$130,000
Mission Viejo, CA
The business was negatively impacted by 2 bad Southern California winters and downturn in the bike industry. It would a great opportunity to take over the business or acquire the assets. Inquire for...
$50,000
Available in California
Own the #1 in-home and on-site personal training brand bringing fitness, accountability, and convenience directly to clients.
$50,000
Long Beach, CA
A fast-casual restaurant asset sale at affordable price inside the LBX a famous Long Beach outdoor shopping and dining destination. It is known for its mix of popular retail stores, local chef-driven...
$80,000
Carlsbad, CA
This is a complete fixed-asset package from a recently closed mobile device repair store located in Carlsbad, CA. All equipment was used in a professional retail environment and has been properly...
$22,000
$2,395,000
Monterey County, CA
San Diego, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1025 Area: San Diego Asking Price:$150,000 Base Rent:...
$150,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Discover an inviting, modern café that has quickly become a local favorite among coffee & bubble tea lovers. This beautifully designed establishment offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere paired with a...
$85,000
San Bernardino County, CA
This modern restaurant features a drive-thru and specializes in freshly prepared sushi rolls and Asian-inspired dishes, offering guests the perfect combination of quality and convenience. Customers...
$100,000
Glendora, CA
Stay And Play Indoor Playground - Turnkey Asset Sale Established in 2021, Stay And Play is a well-regarded indoor playground catering to children ages 1-8 in the safe and family-friendly city of...
$149,900
San Mateo, CA
Established restaurant and catering service asset sale opportunity in San Mateo, California. This turnkey operation was founded in 2020 and is strategically positioned in a high-traffic area with...
$100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Overview: A thriving and well-established vitamin shop located in a prime area of Los Angeles County. This business benefits from a loyal customer base, steady performance, and hands-on management by...
$29,000
Los Angeles, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1017 Area: DTLA Asking Price: Negotiable Base Rent:...
$15,000
Available Nationwide
Average Revenues Over $2.8M - National Insurance Contracts Bringing 47% Overall Revenue - Both Business & Residential Customers
$100,000
Sherman Oaks, CA
SHERMAN OAKS VENTURA BLVD. BURGER RESTAURANT FOR LEASE Premises: 2400' + Patio Monthly Rent: $4.75 psf + nnn Parking: Shopping Center Parking Lease Term: New Lease ABC License: Beer and Wine Comments:...
$100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Location: California (Exact location provided upon request) Rent: $2,878/month + $845 NNN Inventory: Minimal Employees: 2 (Owner-operated)...
$100,000
$6,400,000
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Turn-Key Restaurant & Bar with Full Liquor License - San Francisco This asset sale presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational restaurant and bar establishment in San Francisco's...
$325,000
Woodland, CA
Fully furnished pet grooming salon, ready for new bold groomer who's ready to emerge on their own. All equipment and tenant improvements will transfer to new lessee FREE OF CHARGE, once lease is...
$1,000
Available Nationwide
Kitchen Solvers, your premier kitchen and bathroom remodeling franchise opportunity for over 40 years, providing clients with the most pleasant remodeling experience.
$60,000
San Diego, CA
ESTABLISHED EDUCATION BUSINESS - ASSET SALE Well-established supplemental education business serving San Diego's Scripps Ranch/Mira Mesa areas. BUSINESS OVERVIEW: Specializes in reading, writing, math...
$100,000
Canoga Park, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1024 Area: Canoga Park Asking Price: $95,000 Base Rent:...
$95,000
Los Angeles, CA
Premium K-Beauty Asset Sale Opportunity in Los Angeles Koreatown This asset sale presents a turnkey opportunity to acquire a beautifully remodeled Korean skincare retail business located in the heart...
$100,000
Paso Robles, CA
Turn-key 1971 Land Yacht Airstream. Fully renovated & remodeled into a mobile bar for beer, wine, cocktail or coffee service. This is the perfect trailer for event catering. Complete with a VIP lounge...
$59,900
San Luis Obispo, CA
Cannabis Delivery With Local Approvals Available For Lease (San Luis Obispo County, California) #1901 An excellent opportunity to establish a cannabis delivery operation for lease in San Luis Obispo...
$15,000
Gregg Tobin
Gateway Business Sales
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Gateway Business Sales (GBS) team of professionals and advisors have over 75 years combined experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and have successfully closed 600 + transactions in a wide range of industries. GBS has secure affiliations with investment banking firms and business advisory groups, which broadens our offerings to include mergers, acquisitions, and related consulting services for privately held companies. GBS has intermediaries that serve businesses with an enterprise value from $1 million to $20 million and have advisors and team members with experience and a track record of selling companies valued above $20 million. Our performance and results show this is more than rhetoric, as 75% of our engagements come from referrals from satisfied clients, CPA’s, Attorney’s, Financial Advisors, and Investment Bankers. GBS will develop a customized sales and marketing strategy to drive optimal results. While each client and business may be unique, we utilize our resources and experience to create demand for your business.
Los Angeles, CA
Asset Sale Opportunity: Upscale Wine & Sake Lounge in Woodland Hills This beautifully designed speakeasy-style lounge presents an exceptional asset acquisition opportunity in the heart of Los Angeles....
$90,000
Orange County, CA
An exciting opportunity to acquire an established business combining hair salon services and esthetic's with a curated gift boutique. Located in a highly visible and high foot-traffic area, this...
$185,000
$42,354,912
California
San Mateo County, CA
2,170 sq. ft. Cafe wine bar available, surrounded by offices and adjacent to central shopping area, featuring brick and wood designer finishes, type-41 liquor license, self-venting oven, enclosed...
$120,000
California
Owner-operated since 2024, is a fully renovated, turnkey restaurant serving authentic South Indian cuisine made from fresh, home-style recipes. Located in an affluent neighborhood, it enjoys excellent...
$139,000
Available Nationwide
Gotcha Covered franchise owners enjoy a high-income potential, impressive margins, and a great lifestyle selling blinds, shutters, shades and custom draperies to the home and commercial markets. Invest in yourself with a Gotcha Covered window treatment franchise. This low-risk, home-based business is the change you’ve been looking for.
$150,000
Camarillo, CA
ARTISAN SAUSAGE BUSINESS FOR SALE - AUTHENTIC EUROPEAN RECIPES Established in 2014, this authentic European artisan sausage business presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation...
$180,000
Huntington Park, CA
We are excited to present an exceptional asset sale for a well-established hair salon that has been a beloved fixture in the community for 25 years! Why This Salon? Established Clientele: With a rich...
$30,000
Orange County, CA
UPSCALE NAIL SALON & SPA - PRIME ORANGE COUNTY LOCATION This turnkey nail salon and spa presents an exceptional investment opportunity in Orange County's competitive beauty market. Established in...
$995,000
Fullerton, CA
Freestanding pizzeria restaurant with Bar, Outdoor tables, Beer & Wine and Outrageous LOW RENT, a busy Street in a business & residential area with high traffic, great atmosphere serving a variety New...
$285,000
Placerville, CA
DRIVE THRU COFFEE SHOP ASSET SALE - PLACERVILLE, CA Turnkey drive-thru coffee shop asset sale located in Placerville, California, offering an exceptional opportunity in the thriving El Dorado County...
Not Disclosed
Cathedral City, CA
170 Flower Lights Fully Operational Cannabis Cultivation Business For Sale (Cathedral City, California) #1878 Seize a rare, turnkey opportunity to acquire a fully operational cannabis cultivation...
$880,000
Oakland, CA
Currently operating as a pizzeria & bar. Type 47 license in place, but not included in the sale....
$85,000
California
This is a complete, ready-to-produce industrial business project for manufacturing professional induction cooktops for the commercial kitchen and HoReCa markets. The product design has been developed,...
$3,500,000
Turlock, CA
DECORATIVE GIANT ARTIFICIAL TREES - ASSET SALE Established in 1997, this specialized event rental asset portfolio features an impressive collection of giant artificial trees measuring 12-16 feet tall...
$50,000
Available Nationwide
A leading therapeutic massage franchise built on recurring memberships, strong unit economics, and scalable systems.
$150,000
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 |
|
Profit Margin |
23% |
|
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
|
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:
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.