West Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in West LA.
Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop – Turnkey for Sale
Placer County, CA
$185,000
Middle Eastern Restaurant For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Indo American Cafe in Prime Location
San Jose, CA
$400,000
30 FedEx Ground Routes - Lancaster, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palmdale, CA
$1,225,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Lancaster, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palmdale, CA
$400,000
Vegan Thai Restaurant for Sale! AMAZING!!!
Santa Monica, CA
$350,000
Turnkey High-End Designer Resale Store – Santa Monica’s Posh Duck
Los Angeles, CA
$489,000
Established Laundromat with New Equipment & Growth Potential
Sacramento, CA
$340,000
Franchise Children's Clothing Resale Store!
Oceanside, CA
$320,000
FranchiseOne Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
Available in California
$150,000
High Potential: Prime Cannabis Dispensary for Sale in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Bakery/ Donut Shop For Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
$109,000
TV and Motion Picture Equipment Rental Company For Sale
$3,200,000
Moorpark, CA
Rare core profitable location in Mountain View Downtown
Mountain View, CA
$1,500,000
Dermatology Practice in LA - High Margins, Prime Area
Los Angeles, CA
$3,250,000
Greg Carpenter
Horizon M&A Advisors
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
When it is time to sell your business, what is important to you? Of course,getting the best price and terms, but also confidentiality, professional management of the process, avoiding risks by thorough preparation, selling to the buyer who will most likely succeed in growing the business, preserving the legacy of the business you have established, and more, are probably important to you. At Horizon M&A Advisors, we focus on putting your interestes first. Our experienced agents have sold hundreds of businesses. Several have owned businesses or have had careers as professional advisors in accounting, tax, and consulting. We have held management positions in public companies and private companies to lead teams of marketing, sales, manufacturing and other functions. We will understand your business and prioritize your requirements. Horizon M&A Advisors serves sellers of middle market businesses with revenues of $5 million to $100 million and sellers of smaller businesses that are suitable for addon acquisitions by larger firms. We serve institutional buyers including public companies, private equity and privately held companies. We specialize in manufacturing (especially precision sheetmetal and machining), building maintenance services and contracting service businesses such as HVAC, Plumbing, etc., but we are generalists and are capable of selling any type of business. We have sold everything from software, high-tech testing and contract manufacturing to service and distribution businesses. We have substantial research resources that enable us to study any industry quickly.
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Established Warehousing and storage
West Sacramento, CA
$850,000
Busy Petaluma Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Petaluma, CA
$120,000
Established, Profitable Fencing Contractor
Plumas County, CA
$530,000
Three Fatburger restaurant package for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,495,000
Awesome Outdoor Living & Structures Business - Growth Potential
San Bernardino County, CA
$1,150,000
FranchiseSkyhawks Sports Academy
Available in California
$60,000
The Bar You've Always Wanted
Los Angeles, CA
$575,000
State of the Art Express Car Wash Business only
Lancaster, CA
$349,000
Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity
$3,160,000
Redding, CA
Budget Blinds Franchise
Riverside, CA
$250,000
Well established propular Liquor store
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Sushi restaurant - Huntington Beach *Potential*
Huntington Beach, CA
$180,000
8 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale
Rialto, CA
$1,600,000
Construction & Maintenance Business For Sale San Diego County
San Diego, CA
$259,000
Absentee Beer & Wine Market: Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA
$224,999
Smog Testing Shop For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$139,000
FranchiseNaturals2Go
Available Nationwide
$30,000
Highly Rated Party Rental Company (Listed for a 2026 sale)
Modesto, CA
$175,000
Rare Adult Boutique, with no competitors for sale
Corona, CA
$80,000
Great Lifestyle Business
$180,000
San Francisco, CA
Absentee Operated Indoor Playground for Sale - Rare Opportunity
Alameda County, CA
$850,000
GS $310K/SIZE 36K/RENT $13K/ LEASE 4 +2X5YR/ 7AM--9PM
San Bernardino, CA
$950,000
Established French Pastries & Coffee Shop For Sale
Long Beach, CA
$125,000
Profitable Franchise: Batteries, Lighting, Repairs & Key Fobs
Los Angeles County, CA
$701,000
Hospice Agency for Sale – Accredited, Licensed, and Medicare Certified
San Diego County, CA
$475,000
General mechanic shop.
Covina, CA
$248,000
Flooring Retail & Installation Business – 23+ Years
Palmdale, CA
$350,000
Remodeling Goldmine: Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Now Available
Fresno, CA
$260,000
Bob Crandall
BC Business Brokers, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
I have brokered sales of businesses and commercial real estate for over 30 years. I also specialize in commercial real estate leases, having brokered over 500 transactions.
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Beautiful and Profitable Hair Salon with High Potential Growth!
San Jose, CA
$400,000
Established deli business (looks like new)
Alameda County, CA
$300,000
Veterinary Clinic for sale
$845,000
Ventura County, CA
Wood Carving Business
Big Bear Lake, CA
$150,000
AAAHC Accredited Ambulatory Surgery Center
Encino, CA
$199,000
Long estab.outstanding location and atmosphere-41 lic. lots of parking
San Diego County, CA
$189,999
Established Flower Shop Specializing in Local Flowers
Los Angeles, CA
$750,000
Turnkey 2-Unit Cheesesteak Restaurant – $1.6M Sales – SBA 20% Down
Sacramento, CA
$300,000
Turn Key restaurant for Sale
Sunnyvale, CA
$330,000
Pizza Store for Sale
Fort Bragg, CA
$450,000
Pho Restaurant
Huntington Beach, CA
$195,000
Successful and highly rated restaurant opportunity in prime Torrance
Torrance, CA
$300,000
Established Home Staging Business for Sale
Pacheco, CA
$99,000
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.
