Cathedral City, CA
$115,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established Ice Cream Shop with local following
Tree Removal Company - Profitable Residential & Commercial Business
Sonoma, CA
$795,000
Ongoing Profits Property Damage And Restoration Company
Sacramento, CA
$265,000
400K Net Absentee-Owner DME Business in California
Ventura County, CA
$1,500,000
Beauty Supply and 98 Cents Store
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Japanese Restaurant in San Francisco!
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
A Beloved Neighborhood Sushi Destination Since 1991
California
$180,000
Established Home Care Serving Orange & Riverside Counties
Orange County, CA
$625,000
Profitable Low-Voltage & Cabling Company – Turnkey, High-Demand
California
$1,780,000
Water Restoration Business
Los Angeles, CA
$1,000,000
FranchiseThe Cleaning Authority
Available in California
$50,000
Yogurt Shop- Profitable and turn key since 2017!
Murrieta, CA
$320,000
Profitable Southern California Electronics Recycling Business
San Diego, CA
$599,000
Small structural engineering company for early career engineer
$400,000
Oakland, CA
First time on the market! Profitable Yogurt Shop
Temecula, CA
$318,000
VEGAN BURGERS in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo, CA
$195,000
Scott Price
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Sunbelt Business Brokers is the largest and most successful business brokerage network in the world, with over 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs buy and sell privately held businesses. With offices across the U.S. and internationally, Sunbelt combines deep local market expertise with global reach. At Sunbelt, we specialize in confidential business sales, mergers & acquisitions, and valuations across a wide range of industries — from healthcare and professional services to manufacturing and technology. Our brokers are trained professionals who follow a proven process to help sellers maximize value and help buyers find the right opportunities. Whether you're planning your exit strategy or looking to invest in a business, Sunbelt offers the knowledge, experience, and network to guide you through a successful transaction. Your future is our business.
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Established Pizzeria - Turnkey Operation in High-Growth Area
El Dorado Hills, CA
$80,000
European Wax Center Franchise For Sale in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$250,000
Premium Tactical Gear Built for Indoor Training Excellence
San Francisco County, CA
$325,000
Former Tea/Boba Shop Available
Fountain Valley, CA
$449,000
Japanese Restaurant & Bar near Long Beach Airport
Long Beach, CA
$2,500,000
FranchiseWSI - Digital Marketing
Available in California
$80,000
Elk Grove Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$97,200
Turnkey Mobile Food & Catering Concepts - Profitable
San Francisco County, CA
$1,650,000
The Camp Transformation Center For Sale
$485,000
Elk Grove, CA
Profitable Highway Diner Opportunity | High Traffic Location
Sonoma County, CA
$435,000
Full-Service Producer of Large-Scale Corporate Events
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,425,000
Boba, Juice, Coffee & Snack Bar - Torrance Location
Torrance, CA
$89,000
Branded Gas Station + Net Profit $39,000 @Month with High Vol C-Store
San Diego, CA
$2,200,000
Restaurant w/Heavy Foot Traffic & Visibility – High Volume Potential!
Long Beach, CA
$99,000
Turnkey opportunity dry cleaners in Prime location
Encino, CA
$165,000
LA K-Town Liquor Store
Los Angeles, CA
$499,000
FranchiseCode Ninjas, LLC.
Available in California
$75,000
Acclaimed American Restaurant and Bar Concept with 3 Locations
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,718,181
Successfull Commercial Swimming Pool Company For sale
San Clemente, CA
$600,000
Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale
$200,000
Poway, CA
Absentee run Branded boba tea shop for sale in Cupertino near Apple
Cupertino, CA
$168,000
Established Vietnamese restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
FranchiseD1 Training
Available Nationwide
$250,000
Chinese restaurant with a long hood and 41 liquor license
San Leandro, CA
$189,000
Remote Video Production Studio with End-to-End Services
Monterey County, CA
$785,000
Sushi Restaurant & Semi Full Bar
El Dorado, CA
$495,000
#1 Garage Franchise on the West Coast
Fresno County, CA
$650,000
Chinese restaurant with a long hood
Milpitas, CA
$150,000
Erik Wiese
Wiese & Associates
Serving San Diego County, CA
Since graduating from Harvard in 1989, Wiese & Associates has been providing outstanding commercial real estate brokerage and management services. We also specialize in business sales with a current emphasis on gas stations, car washes and convenience stores.
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Restaurant with a 32 feet hood
Union City, CA
$225,000
Restaurant with a good atmosphere
Milpitas, CA
$188,000
European Specialty Automotive Service and Repair Shop for Sale
$795,000
Costa Mesa, CA
Trusted Graphics Provider for Newsrooms & Broadcast Media
San Diego County, CA
$3,505,000
Farmers Agency For Sale
Daly City, CA
$525,000
FranchiseFive Star Painting
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Established Bootcamp Gym with potential for growth!
Rialto, CA
$75,000
Sushi Restaurant
Indio, CA
$150,000
Successful Olive Oil Farm and Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Templeton, CA
$2,150,000
Turnkey indoor golf simulator business in the Heart of Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
$150,000
Turnkey, Profitable Cleaning Business With Recurring Clients
Torrance, CA
$45,000
Italian Restaurant – Beach Town, Orange County Coastal Location.
Orange County, CA
$140,000
Premium Dog Hiking Business with Proven Model & Major Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
$80,000
Boutique gym
Dana Point, CA
$100,000
Established Neighborhood Haunt w/ 47 License For sale
Oceanside, CA
$950,000
FranchiseWebsite Closers
Available in California
$50,000
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.
