Ventura County, CA
$60,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Water sports niche retail, e-commerce
Nationally Branded Home Improvement Company
Rocklin, CA
$450,000
In-Home Care Service Franchise, serving Southwest Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
$149,000
Two Affiliated Performance Wheel Distribution - 963LA
Los Angeles, CA
$6,070,000
Land Use Consulting North County San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$750,000
Highly Profitable, Premier Audition & Taping Studio
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
High-End Medical Spa in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$588,000
Absentee Japanese Curry Restaurant with Good Opportunity
Irvine, CA
$230,000
Branded Gas Station with High Sales
Tulare County, CA
$3,300,000
Market( Mexican) with Meat & Bakery in Panorama City
Panorama City, CA
$300,000
Shell Retail Pharmacy in San Diego County, all major PBMs. Med Bl
San Diego County, CA
$199,900
The Dinah Looking for Its Next Successor Famous Festival of 35 Years!
California
$1,200,000
Profitable Catering Company in SoCal
California
$4,650,000
Civil Enforcement Business
Smoke Shop: Arleta, California
Arleta, CA
$75,000
Liquor & Conv. Store - San Jose
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Scott Price
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Sunbelt Business Brokers is the largest and most successful business brokerage network in the world, with over 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs buy and sell privately held businesses. With offices across the U.S. and internationally, Sunbelt combines deep local market expertise with global reach. At Sunbelt, we specialize in confidential business sales, mergers & acquisitions, and valuations across a wide range of industries — from healthcare and professional services to manufacturing and technology. Our brokers are trained professionals who follow a proven process to help sellers maximize value and help buyers find the right opportunities. Whether you're planning your exit strategy or looking to invest in a business, Sunbelt offers the knowledge, experience, and network to guide you through a successful transaction. Your future is our business.
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Afternoon Tea Bakery Brand + Wholesale
Los Angeles County, CA
$97,000
Well-loved High-Volume Daytime/Brunch Concept with Expansion Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,795,000
Chinese Restaurant, Beer & Wine on Prime Ventura Blvd, Very Low Rent
Tarzana, CA
$245,000
Lucrative Bay Area CPA Practice since 1961!
Alameda County, CA
$660,000
21 FedEx Ground Routes - Atlanta, GA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Braselton, CA
$325,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Atlanta, GA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Braselton, CA
$125,000
Profitable Functional Edibles Brand with IP + National Reach
Los Angeles, CA
$315,000
Premium Disposable Food Service Supplies for Business
Chula Vista, CA
$100,000
Robots are here to Stay! The Only Robotics & Franchise on the Market!
Auto Body Shop
Riverside County, CA
$1,162,000
Highly Scalable Government Contracting Plumbing Business
Temecula, CA
$5,000,000
Fully Built 2nd Generation Dental Office
Dublin, CA
$20,000
Prime Restaurant & Wine Bar. PRIME LOCATION in Sonoma County
Sonoma County, CA
$1,400,000
Absentee Owner Fantastic Sams - Growth Potential
San Diego County, CA
$25,000
Highly Profitable Multi-Channel E-Commerce Business – $250K+ Net
Beverly Hills, CA
$660,000
Established Wine Bar in Prime, High-Traffic Retail Corridor of SF
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
SBA Pre-Approved Absentee Owned Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Studio
Los Angeles, CA
$290,000
Learning Express Toys & Gifts Redding
Redding, CA
$100,000
Top-Rated Japanese Restaurant – San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$199,000
2 Truck fleet nets 12k+ Monthly
Corner Commercial Building in Key Berkeley Location
Berkeley, CA
$1,595,000
Profitable & Well-Established Italian Restaurant w/Full Bar
Santa Clara County, CA
$750,000
Gourmet Market, Deli w/Craft Beer & Wine Tastings in Affluent Location
Orange County, CA
$249,000
Solar Carports Direct Design & Manufacturing Biz
Cottonwood, CA
$275,000
Child's Play Place and Party Center
San Mateo, CA
$1,200,000
HVAC Service Business – Bay Area with huge customer base
Contra Costa County, CA
$800,000
Retail RX Inside Medical Building - Well Established $3M plus In Sales
Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
Heart of Downtown San Jose Cafe with Type 1 & 2 Hood
San Jose, CA
$350,000
Antoinette Payne
Pacific Coast Brokers,Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Bringing Business Buyers & Sellers together since 1989
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Pizza. Takeout and Delivery only. Established 30+ years. Low rent.
Mountain View, CA
$650,000
Very Profitable Glass Glazing business for sale
Sacramento, CA
$560,000
Factory Built Home Production Partnership
Quick Serve Restaurant Irvine Major Center Keep or Bring Your Concept
Irvine, CA
$265,000
Diner with Full Bar, Major N. OC Shopping Center, Absentee Owner
Orange County, CA
$375,000
Pizza Franchise - Beer & Wine - 100% Emp Run - North Orange County
Orange County, CA
$475,000
Soil & Foundation Engineering Company
La Mesa, CA
$195,000
Third-Party Wrap Insurance Administrator
California
$350,000
Dog Training Biz for Sale in San Diego
San Diego, CA
$275,000
DTLA Pizza – Stunning $400K Buildout, Profitable, Turnkey
Los Angeles, CA
$165,000
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.
