Los Angeles, CA
$380,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established Hospice Agency for Sale
Mexican Grill Restaurant (Northwest)
Bakersfield, CA
$280,000
Established Nationwide Printing & Packaging Business – 13 Locations
San Francisco, CA
$1,950,000
Attractive Semi-Open Kitchen Restaurant Type 41 License Huge Patio
San Jose, CA
$198,000
Formal Ware Dress Shop
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Concrete Contractor – Central Coast
Santa Cruz County, CA
$750,000
My Little Flower Shop
Palm Springs, CA
$175,000
Liquor Store in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$650,000
Profitable Pet Grooming Business
California
$79,000
Unique Japanese Sushi in Monterey Park
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
The only gas station in town & store is ready for a new owner to open!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Markleeville, CA
$499,000
Waba Grill Teriyaki Franchise Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Long Term HVAC Company East of Sacramento
El Dorado County, CA
$1,000,000
Mercury Magnetics Inc
$2,000,000
California
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Tucson, AZ - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Tucson, CA
$350,000
18 FedEx Ground Routes - Tucson, AZ - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Tucson, CA
$650,000
Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers.
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Almost 11 years and still going strong!
Indio, CA
$299,000
Classic American Diner
Orange County, CA
$399,000
Own a Restaurant/Full Bar for the Price of a 47 Liquor License down
Santa Cruz, CA
$299,900
Established & Profitable- Lighting Retail Business for Sale –
San Mateo County, CA
$148,000
CA Laboratory with Medicare, Medi-Cal, Z-code, All Molecular, Note
Riverside, CA
$550,000
Turnkey Pizzeria in High-Traffic Location in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County, CA
$225,999
Turnkey Coffee Shop Opportunity – Prime Location, Ready to Operate
San Jose, CA
$99,988
Established and lucrative Nail Salon
Redondo Beach, CA
$500,000
Turn-Key Established Comic Book Shop for Sale
$400,000
Fullerton, CA
Medical Spa for Sale in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$90,000
High-volume Liquor Store + $300k in Lotto & Scratch sales per month!
Westminster, CA
$1,500,000
A well-established thriving fast food burger shop business for sale
Brea, CA
$590,000
Turnkey brewery with global distribution + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Murrieta, CA
$2,132,500
Youth Sports Leagues For Sale
Simi Valley, CA
$400,000
Beer & Wine Mexican Restaurant: South El Monte, California
South El Monte, CA
$149,999
Very Well Established Soil Testing Laboratory on CA Central Coast
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,100,000
Allstate Agency Located in L A County Gross Premium over $5,000,000
Carson, CA
$750,000
Staffing Franchise – Two Territories And Offices Included
San Bernardino County, CA
$730,000
Turn-Key Indian Restaurants in famous street
Alameda County, CA
$159,000
Established-Passive Income 24/7 Live Monitoring- LICENSED!
$390,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Exceptional Opportunity/Heart of Midtown
Sacramento, CA
$750,000
Approved Medical Training School
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,000,000
Low work large margin opportunity 2 businesses in one location
Fresno, CA
$425,000
Cabinet shop
Oakland, CA
$35,000
Well Established and Profitable Tanning Salon in East Vallejo!!
Vallejo, CA
$65,000
Limited Kitchen Food Restaurant or ToGo Takeout in downtown Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$85,000
Beloved Coffee Bar, Prime Business Opportunity
Santa Clara County, CA
$225,000
Convenience Store with Beer & Wine – Newly Remodeled – San Jose
San Jose, CA
$249,000
REBECCA CHATHAM
RLC Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
RLC Business Brokers is a boutique M&A firm based in Orange County, CA, focused on the sale of small and lower middle market businesses across a range of industries. We specialize in helping service-based and cash-flowing main street businesses prepare for and successfully navigate the sale process. Founder Rebecca Chatham has personally built and sold multiple companies, including a document shredding business, a commercial cleaning operation, and a landscape construction company. Prior to launching RLC, she held a management role with Allstate Insurance, where she supported independent agency owners in buying, selling, merging, and financing their businesses. With firsthand experience on both sides of the table, she brings a uniquely empathetic, strategic, and results-driven approach to each transaction. At RLC, we believe that even small businesses deserve expert representation. We offer a modern, transparent brokerage experience built on trust, hustle, and clear communication. We understand that many owners don’t have perfect books and we specialize in uncovering and presenting the real value behind years of hard work. We take on a limited number of listings to give each one the attention it deserves. Whether you're looking to retire, relocate, or explore your business’s worth for the first time, RLC is your trusted partner in building a clear, profitable exit strategy.
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Established Hardware Store– Serving Both Commercial and Retail Clients
Los Angeles County, CA
$195,000
Victorville’s #1 Auto Detailing Shop | $350K Inventory Included
Victorville, CA
$375,000
Highly Rated Brand | Website & Amazon | 2024 SDE $170,000
$150,000
Van Nuys, CA
Cash Flowing Hospice Agency!
Orange County, CA
$1,200,000
Pottery Paradise in Vacaville, California is for sale
Vacaville, CA
$495,000
Turnkey Salon Opportunity – Perfect for Stylists Ready to Own & Grow!
San Diego, CA
$199,999
One-of-a-Kind Camera Shop at an Incredible Location
Los Angeles County, CA
$75,000
Profitable CNC Machining Business
Santa Clara, CA
$320,000
Beautiful Turnkey salon Great Location!
Orange County, CA
$225,000
Manufacturing Company For Sale After 30 Years In Business!
Santa Clara County, CA
$480,000
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.
