Trinity County, CA
Turnkey Restaurant & Bar + Real Estate *$980K Sales *ABC Type 47 *Scenic Trinity Mountains RRC# 5014 Location: Trinity County Description: This is your chance to own a turnkey restaurant and bar with...
Trinity County, CA
Turnkey Restaurant & Bar + Real Estate *$980K Sales *ABC Type 47 *Scenic Trinity Mountains RRC# 5014 Location: Trinity County Description: This is your chance to own a turnkey restaurant and bar with...
$495,000
Long Beach, CA
Presenting a prime commercial investment opportunity at 1500 W Pacific Coast Hwy in Long Beach, CA. This property features a 3,162 sq ft freestanding building situated on an 18,963 sq ft lot and...
Modesto, CA
Premium RCFE for Lease – Modesto, CA Fully licensed & beautifully furnished 6-bed assisted living home. Custom-built with 6 private rooms (TVs in each), spacious layout, fire system, and serene...
El Cajon, CA
Prime Buyer Investment – Brand New Starbucks (Store #83384) 2201 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020 Annual Net Income: $240,000 Landmark NN Net-Leased Starbucks Investment Opportunity Don’t miss...
$5,500,000
Orland, CA
His is a unique multi-parcel commercial/industrial portfolio located in the growing city of Orland, CA, strategically positioned near Interstate 5, providing seamless connectivity to regional, state,...
$4,500,000
Sonora, CA
Unlock the chance to own a distinguished steakhouse restaurant in Sonora, California, this restaurant has a unique charm and character. The restaurant has been owned and operated by father and son for...
$350,000
Ukiah, CA
Asking $2,500,000 for building, Liquor Licenses, and FF&E. Pleased to share an opportunity to acquire a fully built-out and equipped 12,176 SF flagship restaurant building located in the highly...
$2,600,000
Madera, CA
1720 and 1732 E. Yosemite Ave. Madera, CA 93638-1915 Auction starts October 27th Opening Bid $300,000 1,093+/-sf office/retail building built in 1991 on 2.01+/-ac. Frontage and signage opportunity on...
Mountain House, CA
Property Overview: This expansive 4-acre property, consisting of two separate 2-acre lots (APN# 254-050-220-000), is zoned as Industrial Zone I-P and offers a perfect blend of accessibility, natural...
$3,000,000
Porterville, CA
Here is your opportunity to own a very busy corner of Porterville. Currently home to Leon's Tires, this property sees thousands of passers by per day and is limitless in the possibilities. The current...
$949,000
Available in California
Providing Compassionate and Dependable Home Care
$150,000
See More FranchisesLancaster, CA
Thanks for visiting my page. This facility which I have can be used for RCFE or ARF or Congregate Facility. You must have administrator certificate to contact this post, first thing I will ask you if...
Huntington Park, CA
Prime turnkey gym facility available for lease in Huntington Park, Los Angeles County, at the Warner Theater. This exceptional 26,000-30,000 square foot retail space represents a rare...
$55,000
Los Angeles, CA
Orange County, CA
Turn this Mansion on 82,300 Sqft almost 2 acres into a wedding and event center . There is already a beautiful white gazebo perfect for the exchange of vows . Large kitchen with a huge natural stone...
$5,000,000
Downey, CA
5177 Sqft 12 medical treatment rooms , 4 Doctor offices , 1 special procedure room , 1 manager office , 1 billing office , 3 nursing stations , 3 patient bathrooms , 1 employee bathroom . 1 break room...
Johnathan Choe
TransWorld
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
North Highlands, CA
Second Generation Restaurant for Lease...Quick Serve Concept Modern décor, floors and equipment is there to use as part of the lease. So you barely have to purchase anything as this will fit into most...
Hemet, CA
This unique specialty property for sale in Hemet offers a rare live-work opportunity with exceptional flexibility and scale. Situated on 2.39 acres, the property features a spacious 6,000 square foot...
$1,300,000
Los Angeles, CA
Rent: Asking $5,000/month Hours of Use: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Silverlake, Los Angeles, CA Business Type: Café / Coffee Shop / Tea House / Pastry & Baked Goods Real Estate: Leased...
Sacramento, CA
Situated on a large corner lot, this former licensed facility offers a versatile setup ready for RCFE or ARF operation. With 4 non-ambulatory resident rooms (2 private, 2 shared), 1 staff room/office,...
Sacramento, CA
Facility Highlights • House 1: Former RCFE (Vacant) Single-story, 7-bed home (6 resident rooms + 1 staff room) 4 bathrooms Previously Licensed for 12 residents • House 2: Former RCFE (Vacant)...
$1,150,000
Available in California
Looking for a business with all the support of a franchise without the franchise fees or stifling corporate control? As a Benjamin Moore independent dealer, it's your business, your decisions. Benjamin Moore independent dealers get the best of both worlds.
$75,000
See More FranchisesDaly City, CA
Move-in ready for just $2,900/month — with your first month’s rent FREE. Operating as a café since 2015, this versatile space offers a clean, adaptable layout ideal for coffee, tea, boba, food...
El Dorado County, CA
5,500 SF COMMERCIAL SPACE PLUS 800 SF RENTAL UNIT Asking Price: $1,760,000 High visibility commercial property with robust traffic count of 30,000+ cars per day (per the South Lake Tahoe Chamber of...
$1,760,000
$75,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Yuba City, CA
Authentic, tasty Mexican cuisine known and loved for generations. Full bar, patio and separate meeting room available. Upper level can be reserved for parties. Ample parking. Handicap accessible. ALSO...
$3,210,000
Concord, CA
TURNKEY AUTO/RETAIL PROPERTY - HIGH-VISIBILITY CORNER LOCATION Prime commercial real estate opportunity in Concord's bustling commercial corridor. This well-maintained 1,347 square foot freestanding...
Hawthorne, CA
Contact What's APP +1 3109138208 Airbnb turnkey and ready offering compelling revenues, a 8.5% cap rate, high occupancy 92%, , average daily income $522, accumulated 550 reviews with 4.9 stars and got...
$1,450,000
Idyllwild, CA
Prime location in Idyllwild, California, commercial use building. The property has 5 remodeled motel units, 4 retail rental spaces and 1 built out restaurant space. The Property is zoned C-P-S (Scenic...
$2,200,000
Lompoc, CA
Located in the center of Lompoc, California. Public parking is available....
Idyllwild, CA
For Sale or Lease: A stunning, fully equipped restaurant space located in the picturesque town of Idyllwild, CA. Previously known as The Chart House, Creek House, and Idyology, this charming building...
$849,000
Blythe, CA
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Valero Gas Station and Circle-K C-Store in the City of Blythe. This site benefits from its position as one of the few essential fueling...
$6,900,000
Available Nationwide
Brew community and profit with Ziggi’s Coffee—flexible formats, strong support, and high AUV in one of America’s fastest-growing franchises.
$150,000
See More FranchisesIndio, CA
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Gas Station, C-Store, and express car wash in City of Indio. The C-Store and car wash were built in 2018. It has a very new ±4,000 SF...
$5,900,000
Portola, CA
Located in core commercial area of Portola, CA. on Highway 70 with great visibility and daily traffic. This building can suit an investor or a buyer looking for new workspace. Possible uses for the...
$290,000
$66,000
San Jose, CA
California
Owner of a large Real Estate Development firm is retiring with over 770 acres of land available for development. Properties are all in California with concentrations in the central valley and along...
$85,000,000
Alameda, CA
This is the first time this preschool is available. Located in Alameda County, Calif. Originally licensed in 2004, 63 PreSchool, 11 Age 0-2 years, has an excellent ongoing operating statement in...
$3,500,000
Available Nationwide
Love. Integrity. Mission. Excellence.
$75,000
See More FranchisesSacramento County, CA
We are pleased to offer this Commercial Kitchen Property centrally located and ideally set up for catering and commissary use. The site benefits from its close proximity to Downtown Sacramento, and...
$799,000
Idyllwild, CA
The 2,500 sq ft restaurant space available for lease at Creekstone Inn located in beautiful Idyllwild, California is a charming and spacious area perfect for setting up a new dining establishment. One...
San Bernardino, CA
Truck Stop owner's dream. A once-in-a-lifetime chance to convert this 8.7 AC to a full-blown truck stop utilizing the 70' freeway sign as a steady income. The address "2191 W Main St, Barstow, CA" is...
$8,990,000
Palm Springs, CA
Prime retail location in downtown Palm Springs on Indian Canyon Drive. Very close to all the area's attractions, The Art Museum, Indian Cultural Center, Casino, Dining, and shopping, many are within...
$4,100,000
Shasta County, CA
BUSINESS ONLY WITH LEASE BACK OF REAL ESTATE --FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET IN 54 YEARS SUCCESSFUL AUTO BODY AND COLLISON REPAIR SHOP WITH REAL ESTATE. INTER MOUNTAIN AUTO BODY WORKS!!!! Full-Service Auto...
$235,000
Narinder Singh
Nationwide Homes & Lending - Broker
Serving Sacramento County, CA
All of the value in this opportunity is in the revenue generation, sales, marketing, and software. We provide a revenue stream from day 1, and a system that builds a recurring revenue client base over...
$39,000
Certified drug testing, dna testing, and breath and alcohol testing facility....
$25,000
$250,000
Sunnyvale, CA
Hi everyone this is a good opportunity to have a new restaurant ready with all the permits and all the equipment ready for use Build in 2025 brand new kitchen with 16 feet hood brand new with 2...
$300,000
"STOP PUTTING IT OFF - BE YOUR OWN BOSS!" You can be your own boss for an initial capital of only $249. We are way more reasonable than our competition! Their starting cost is from $5000 to $50,000!...
$249
Available Nationwide
Snapology is a leading children’s enrichment franchise focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education through hands-on, play-based learning. With programs that engage kids ages 4–14 through robotics, coding, animation, and themed building activities, Snapology makes learning fun and impactful. The mobile-friendly model offers flexibility and low overhead, making it an ideal opportunity for passionate entrepreneurs looking to bring meaningful educational experiences to their communities. Whether hosted in schools, community centers, or birthday parties, Snapology helps children build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong love of learning.
$50,000
See More FranchisesThe Kura Home License is a unique opportunity to enter (or expand within) the home services industry using a fully built, battle-tested business model—without the restrictions of a traditional...
$35,000
Own your own “boring business” in one of the most untapped and overlooked opportunities in America. Most people never think twice about a business like this. Window cleaning? At first glance, it...
$69,000
Turnkey 5,000 sq. ft. PET & PP plastic product manufacturing facility located in Spring Valley, CA. This fully installed and tested factory includes: PET roll production line PP roll production line...
Inception Lighting—Your Gateway to a Six-Figure, Year-Round Business Join Inception Lighting, a leader in commercial and residential permanent lighting applications, and become part of an industry...
$749
Prepaze Academy provides a solid opportunity base for your entrepreneurial dream. It's also the only place where passion for education meets your business goals. Prepaze Academy is the only academic...
$39,000
New Established Banquet Hall Business needs some ideas to transform it to be popular. This 5,546 square foot banquet hall presents an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneur looking to enter the...
ENTREPRENEURIAL RESTAURATEUR JOINT-VENTURE OPPORTUNITY Exceptional restaurant and bar joint-venture opportunity located within the prestigious Point Reyes National Seashore in Inverness, California....
BioWOW Foods® is a turnkey, media-backed wellness brand - a rare opportunity for an entrepreneur looking to enter or scale in the $220+ billion health and wellness industry without the years of work...
$15,000
Own your future with a turnkey life insurance agency opportunity designed for motivated entrepreneurs, even if you have no prior experience. This is your chance to step into a proven business model...
$199
Available in California
DoodyCalls is an affordable franchise with the opportunity for recurring revenue, & lifestyle flexibility! Join us at the top of the $3.5+ billion pet waste removal industry!
$50,000
See More FranchisesCalifornia 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.