Los Angeles County, CA
$2,996,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Long Established Towing Company
Cigar Shop with Club and Mailbox Rentals For Sale in Orange County CA
Orange County, CA
$197,000
Established, Lucrative OBGYN Practice Seeks Qualified Successor
Orange County, CA
$1,550,000
Hospice
Westlake Village, CA
$450,000
Stand alone Mexican food restaurant or bring your own concept 41 lic
Escondido, CA
$179,999
Sightseeing Tour Co, Hollywood, LA.
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
Premier Paddle & Foil Sports Retailer
Santa Cruz, CA
$599,000
Well Known Hair Salon on Peninsula
Menlo Park, CA
$95,000
Huntington Beach, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Orange County, CA
$300,000
European Market with Liquor License in East Bay
Alameda, CA
$200,000
Once in a Decade Restaurant Listing!
Los Angeles, CA
$295,000
Liquor Store , Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
$299,000
Reclaimed Wood & Architectural Salvage Retail Store - Sales Only
Paso Robles, CA
$438,000
Mobile Carwash. Dealerships, Parking lots & Parking Garage Revenue.
Rare Opportunity: Previous 14-Bed RCFE in Prime Woodland, Sacramento
Woodland, CA
$997,000
Gs $55k-65k+ Com Income (Lotto)$78/YR, Rent $3400(all),lease 15yr
Chino, CA
$650,000
Umit & Business Broker - Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Serving Kern County, CA
At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.
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Hydrogen Water Exclusive Distribution w/ e-Commerce Store
Irvine, CA
$191,000
29-Year-Old Insulation Contractor Located In Northern California
California
$1,100,000
Screen Printing & Embroidery Business
San Joaquin County, CA
$350,000
Well Established Turn Key Locksmith retail and service
Ventura County, CA
$360,000
Profitable Precision Mold Maker & Machine Shop
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Butte County, CA
$2,500,000
Established Turnkey Chiropractic Clinic In Beautiful Seaside Ventura
Ventura County, CA
$75,000
Orangevale Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$98,400
Outlet Discount Store in L>A.
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Real Estate Prep Business - Top Affiliate $2.7MM Gross w/$706k Return
Family run Dim sum restaurant for sale in Granite Bay
Granite Bay, CA
$80,000
Price Dropped | Subway Franchise | 24/7 | Remodeled | Top SJ Corridor
San Jose, CA
$99,000
Hospice Agency in San Diego with Provider - Ready to Bill
Oceanside, CA
$440,000
Premium Barber Shop - Individual Sale
Wildomar, CA
$65,000
Down Town Montebello Pizza & Chicken , Pop Restaurant
Montebello, CA
$250,000
Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Cannabis Testing Laboratory, ISO Certified, Active in California
California
$2,400,000
Profitable Los Angeles Airbnb Rental - 5 units- Silverlake area
Los Angeles, CA
$95,000
Premium Hair Salon | SF East Bay | Part-Time Owner | Rising Cash Flow
Contra Costa County, CA
$825,000
Dry Cleaning Plant
Diamond Bar, CA
$235,000
3 Exciting Franchises: HVAC, Plumbing, Mold Remediation!!!
Joint Commission Accredited, No ADR- Hospice Company for Sale!
Bakersfield, CA
$550,000
Long Established Historic Restaurant with Positive Cash Flow
Truckee, CA
$650,000
Established Smoke Shop Huge Potential
Salinas, CA
$99,000
Sell the Flavors of the UK! British Shop w/Proven Profits & Motivated
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Body Shop with Insurance Contracts and Permit for Spray Booth
Canoga Park, CA
$180,000
Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Laundromat Opportunity in the Heart of Camarillo
Camarillo, CA
$240,000
"SF Clement St" Restaurant for Sale at a CHEAP Price!
San Francisco, CA
$128,000
Young Kim
Hana Realty & Investment
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
With a decade of experience in business and commercial real estate transactions, I specialize in guiding clients through successful business acquisitions, investment property purchases, and owner-user opportunities across Southern California. I’ve personally worked with more than 500 restaurant operators and business owners, delivering tailored advisory and brokerage services to meet their goals. As a licensed Realtor® and experienced consultant with a background in finance, I understand the numbers, the market, and most importantly—what it takes to close deals. My focus is always on protecting my clients’ interests, maximizing value, and fighting for what’s fair in every negotiation. Whether you’re buying a high-performing restaurant, selling your business, or investing in a retail or mixed-use property, I bring hands-on knowledge and an aggressive approach to get the job done. Fluent in English and Korean, I also help bridge the gap for Korean-speaking business owners and investors navigating U.S. real estate and business markets.
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Restaurant For Sale – Prime Opportunity & High Foot Traffic
San Marcos, CA
$109,000
Profitable Dog Grooming Salon – 30+ Yrs in Business – SBA Prequalified
Contra Costa County, CA
$590,000
Established Plumbing & Home Services Company Expanding Nationwide
Well-Established To-Go Cafe for Sale | $79,000
Alameda County, CA
$79,000
Liquor and convenience grocery market
San Francisco, CA
$1,225,000
Semi Absentee Run Franchise Asian Fast food Restaurant
Santa Ana, CA
$175,000
100% Employee Operated Franchise Business Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
$1,300,000
Pizza Restaurant
Contra Costa County, CA
$135,000
*In Escrow* Charleys Cheesesteaks w Drive-Thru! Franchise SBA PreApp
Upland, CA
$695,000
Mexican Rest, High Vol & Net, Gross Lease, BUSY.
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
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.
