REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ventura County, CA
$3,700,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Early Education Campus & Business Ventura County Cash Flowing + RE
Market in K-Town
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Liquor Market in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
beauty salon, high end
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$170,000
7-Eleven in San Diego
San Diego, CA
$599,000
Retiring After 26 Years: Profitable Dry Cleaner with Unbeatable
Orange County, CA
$135,000
Campus restaurant premiere build out-huge patio-$2415 base rent
La Jolla, CA
$299,999
Well-Established Workers' Comp Defense Law Firm (SBA Avail)
Los Angeles County, CA
$950,000
Hospice Ready to Bill For Sale (Zero Cap)
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
Top-Rated Coastal Boba Tea & Specialty Beverage Café
Santa Cruz County, CA
$150,000
Silver Lake Sexy all day cafe and bar on corner
Silver Lake, CA
$285,000
Land & Turnkey Business for Sale In San Leandro, California
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Leandro, CA
$2,800,000
Western Themed Profitable Type 48 Bar / Cocktail Lounge
Shasta County, CA
$390,000
Rare Cannabis Manufacturing Opportunity Type 7 & Type 11 License
$2,900,000
San Benito County, CA
Established Downtown Bistro
Santa Barbara, CA
$239,000
Papa John's Pizza - Huge Potential, Profitable, & Turnkey
Torrance, CA
$199,000
Eric Johnson
First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
As a Franchisee/Broker at First Choice Business Brokers, I help Main Street to Lower-Middle-Market businesses with proven business models and cash flow find strategic exits. I have been active in starting, scaling, and exiting businesses for over 3 decades having successfully facilitated deals across various sectors, including technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales. First Choice Business Brokers is a Nationwide organization active since 1995 in over 100 markets. We have completed over $12.5 billion in business sales and are ranked as one of the best and fastest growing companies in our segment. Our reach is unprecedented and our agents are the best trained in the business.
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$320K Net Profit-Semi-Absentee Dinner-Only Asian Restaurant
San Francisco County, CA
$425,000
Profitable Mediterranean Restaurant with Strong Delivery Demand
San Francisco County, CA
$180,000
High-Margin Dry Cleaning Agency with Full Seller Support
Orange County, CA
$75,000
Thai restaurant for sale in Oakland prime Montclair district
Oakland, CA
$150,000
Absentee run Mexican restaurant for sale in prime SF Marina district
San Francisco, CA
$178,000
Tea, Boba & Asian Fusion Restaurant for sale!
Orange, CA
$449,000
Turn-Key Restaurant Opportunity in Alhambra
Alhambra, CA
$120,000
Established chiropractor with loyal local patients
San Diego County, CA
$255,000
Established Full Service Spa/Salon
$175,000
Los Gatos, CA
Opportunity to grow in care agency business
Glendale, CA
$85,000
Front of University Riverside. Great income & Price !
Riverside, CA
$140,000
Manufacturing Legacy For Sale in Antelope Valley
Los Angeles, CA
$750,000
Neighborhood Market with EBT | Strong Foot Traffic | Turnkey
Los Angeles, CA
$119,000
Rare Adult Boutique, with no competitors for sale
Corona, CA
$80,000
Bar and Restaurant – Classic Neighborhood Favorite w/Street Visibility
Ontario, CA
$375,000
Profitable RV Rental Business
El Dorado County, CA
$3,100,000
Cash Flowing Dry Cleaner
Fremont, CA
$120,000
Exciting and Profitable 80's Theme Lounge and Grill in Whittier, Ca
Whittier, CA
$750,000
Folsom CPA Firm for Sale
Folsom, CA
$2,900,000
Well Known "559 Pro Landscape" and "Bulk Yard" For Sale in Fresno, CA
$675,000
Fresno, CA
Reliable Auto Repair & Smog Solutions in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$120,000
Reliable Auto Repair & Smog Solutions in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$120,000
Pleasanton Calif. Restaurant for Sale
Pleasanton, CA
$292,000
Family run Mexican Restaurant
Escondido, CA
$99,000
Turnkey Beach City Bistro | Prime Trade Area | Patio | Low Rent |
Orange County, CA
$249,000
The Popular, Bistro Punahele Tonnelier in Oakley is for Sale!
Discovery Bay, CA
$329,000
Boba tea shop for sale in Downtown San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
$288,000
Insurance Book for Sale(Independent Agency)
Fullerton, CA
$300,000
Michael Brugger
Michael Brugger
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Regardless if you are buying or selling, we can help. We specialize in ready to take over Asset & Businesses in the Office, Restaurant, and Retail space. Our team analyzes key data—like foot traffic, income levels, and local competition—to help you make smart business buying, selling and real estate decisions. We provide expert guidance to secure favorable terms, avoid common pitfalls, and protect your long-term goals. Tap into our national broker network to speed up your search and gain access to exclusive opportunities. Our services have helped develop multi location brands find the best business and right location. We understand the business & real estate challenges you’re facing because we’ve faced them too. Whether you’re opening your first location or your fiftieth, selling your assets or looking to retire, our team is here to support your success.
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Profitable Dry Cleaner: Prime Beach City Location!
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Busy established plumbing company Malibu
Malibu, CA
$250,000
Milky Oat: 100% Organic Postpartum Meals—Turnkey Model
$358,000
Marin County, CA
"Thriving Test Prep & Tutoring Business for Sale – 18 Years of Success
Pasadena, CA
$265,000
Northern California Dry Cleaner w/Wash & Fold!
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
Established Cleaning Plant for Sale
Long Beach, CA
$210,000
Landscaping & Holiday Lighting Business Landscaping
California
Not Disclosed
High-Demand Territory with World’s #1 In-Home Dog Training Brand
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Profitable 5-Day Café – Commercial Campus – Easy Owner Operator – $99K
San Mateo, CA
$99,000
40 year Los Angeles Property Management Business for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$375,000
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.
