Kern County, CA
$179,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Mexican Meat Market with Beer & Wine License for sale.
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in N. San Diego CA Area
San Diego, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $589,608
High Volume Grocery Market with Liquor offered with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Monterey County, CA
$4,200,000
Well Established Handyman Service Company
Sacramento County, CA
$291,000
Drive Thru Burger Place corner unit, Good Profit & Good Location
San Bernardino, CA
$1,200,000
Cat Sitting Service Bay Area Professional In-Home Cat Care
San Francisco County, CA
$249,900
Venice Beach Pioneering Self-pour Taproom Restaurant w/ 47 license
Venice, CA
$1,180,000
Well Established 7-11 for Sale
Anaheim, CA
$290,000
Liquor store for sale
Victorville, CA
$475,000
High Gross Dental Practice Opportunity!
Los Angeles, CA
$300,000
Profitable and well- loved smoke shop in Prime Location!
Long Beach, CA
$109,000
Fully Equipped Wholesale Bakery - Perfect for Expansion or New Owner!
San Jose, CA
$500,000
Own Your Own Coffee & Sandwich Shop - Prime location!
San Jose, CA
$250,000
San Diego Construction & Water Restoration Business
$250,000
San Diego, CA
Established Residential and Commercial Painter Franchise
Ventura County, CA
$260,000
Profitable Class B Building Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
$3,598,000
Raymond P. Dowd
PNW Business Brokers, LLC
Serving Riverside County, CA
PNW Business Brokers, LLC is a partnership of experienced individuals with uniquely different backgrounds sharing their collective knowledge for the benefit of their clients. PNW is the only partner owned business brokerage in the Western US specializing in business exit sales exclusively in Oregon. Each partner / associate partner brings multiple decades of business experience, and everyone shares their extensive personal networks for the benefit of every client. Every partner is engaged with every client from business development, pre-sale planning, business valuation, marketing strategy development, buyer engagement, SBA lender, lawyer and CPA referrals, and transaction management through escrow closing. A Twenty-Six 5 star Google rating, 30 Sold businesses in Oregon with brokers in Eugene, Bend and Lake Oswego allows us to engage with, then market businesses from Portland to Grants Pass and from Florence to Bend. For greater wingspan, PNW also owns The Osprey M&A network which is exclusively focused on expanding exposure for business owners in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada and British Columbia. The participants are all top of their game professionals with extensive backgrounds each with their own state territory, each contributing equally to marketing and each capable of bringing buyers to any network listing.
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Mexican Restaurant, Beer & Wine LOUNGE with Billiard Tables, low Rent
Covina, CA
$89,000
San Diego Residential HVAC
San Diego County, CA
$1,600,000
Liquor and another business with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,000,000
Profitable Chinese restaurant on El Camino Real with a patio
Sunnyvale, CA
$380,000
Premier High-Precision Laser-Marking Business | South Bay, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$425,000
High-Profitability Book of Business For Sale!
California
$800,000
Must go! 3,000SF Korean Restaurant 150K with ABC
Artesia, CA
$200,000
Great American Cookies Franchise - Absentee Ran & Profitable
Temecula, CA
$99,000
AIRBNB Real Estate property
$1,520,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Pizza Restaurant in High Traffic SF Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$295,000
Opportunities To Start Your Own Business
San Diego, CA
$150,000
Dessert Franchise in an excellent location
La Mirada, CA
$70,000
Fast-casual franchise in a prime location / formerly corporate-owned
Bellflower, CA
$320,000
Established Residential Landscape and Maintenance Business
Orange County, CA
$135,000
Turn Your Passion For Baking Into Profits
Orange County, CA
$350,000
Profitable Auto Repair for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Convenient store & Deli shop for sale in SF Bernal Heights
San Francisco, CA
$79,000
Beer & Wine Market: Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
Fitness Studio For Sale (SELLER FINANCING)
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Major price reduction. Cost Segregation, Leased ends Jan 1, 2026
$950,000
San Francisco, CA
Bistro and Cake House in Studio City ( On Hold )
Studio City, CA
$395,000
High End Int'l Modeling Agency
Beverly Hills, CA
$200,000
Profitable Turnkey Boba Tea Drinks – Prime High Traffic Location
Westminster, CA
$220,000
Metal Finishing
California
$378,263
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Moorpark
Moorpark, CA
$580,000
Chinese restaurant is in an upscale neighborhood- a reasonable rent
Los Gatos, CA
$190,000
Cast Polymer Building Materials Manufacturer
California
$1,000,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Sacramento CA Area
Rocklin, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $995,520
Eon Lew
District Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Family Owned, Profitable HVAC Business-SBA Pre-Approved!
Del Norte County, CA
$998,000
Vietnamese street food + Boba restaurant for sale in Sacramento l
Sacramento, CA
$110,000
RCFE, Congregate, ARF, Rehab or Assisted Living Care Facility
Lancaster, CA
Asian BBQ and hot pot restaurant for sale in SF outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
$248,000
Japanese and Korean Fusion restaurant for sale near Airport and Casino
San Bruno, CA
$268,000
Quick Service Cafe (Boba & Food)
Riverside, CA
$225,000
Wellness Space with Non-Invasive Treatments
Alameda County, CA
$1,950,000
Only 50K Down! Seller Financing! Growing Popular To Go Pizza Franchise
Fresno, CA
$129,000
Auto repair shop business only in Los Angeles County
Pomona, CA
$110,000
Preschool Business For Sale Albany, CA
Albany, CA
$675,000
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.
