Napa, CA
$10,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Assisted Stretching
erotic Adult Store.
Los Angeles, CA
$75,000
30 yrs. old clinical lab, PPOs BC, BS, UHC, HealthNet, Medi-Medi
Encino, CA
$2,300,000
Smoke Shop And Cellphone repair store
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
Neighborhood Pub in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Santa Cruz County, CA
$167,000
Established Flooring Retailer
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
Established Flooring Retailer
Santa Clara County, CA
$250,000
Established Flooring Retailer
Santa Clara County, CA
$500,000
Neighborhood Pub 48 License For Sale
Orange County, CA
$227,000
Longtime Family Owned Wig Business-Inventory Included!
Daly City, CA
$35,000
Coin Operated Laundry Main Street In Plaza
Van Nuys, CA
$349,000
Tamales/Salsa manufacturing, distribution & store
Sacramento, CA
$270,000
Tamales/Salsa manufacturing, distribution & store
Sacramento, CA
$270,000
Mental Health Clinical Business, Exclusive Territories, Medicare other
Smoke Shop, High Vol, Monthly Net $15k Avg.
Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
Baby resale store for sale
Santee, CA
$90,000
Margot Murphy
eXp Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
Margot Murphy is an intermediary and business brokerage VP at eXp Commercial and most known for her ability to consistently attract the right acquiring parties to an opportunity. This is largely attributed to her marketing-centric approach, encompassing her proprietary database, and driven by her ability to create high demand for her seller clients and the companies they own. Her unique approach and ability to capture the essence of a business operation, communicate it, package it and effectively promote it, exposes her clients to a top-dollar sale. The overarching goal of her efforts is to ensure win-win outcomes for both seller and acquirer. Business Sales Brokered by eXp Commercial | CA DRE# 02134436
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Well established Home Health Care with Palliative care license as well
Glendale, CA
$220,000
Profitable Travel Agency with Global Reach for Sale!
Encino, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,000,000
Last-Mile Delivery Business with Multi-Terminal Operations - Sister Co
California
$1,370,000
Last-Mile Delivery Business with Multi-Terminal Operations
California
$3,938,000
Established Fast Food Franchise
Fresno, CA
$220,000
Carpet Cleaning Business
Fresno, CA
$300,000
Property Damage/Restoration Company
Pleasanton, CA
$525,000
Established Dog Training Franchise, Deeply discounted for quick sale
San Diego County, CA
$180,000
NOT another laundromat Laundry Business Opportunity!
Established Auto Body Shop Franchise with Two Locations in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$4,650,000
Established Solar & Battery Installations Business In-House Installers
California
$1,495,000
Launch Your Own Brake Mobile Business in 2026!
Los Angeles County, CA
$39,500
Motivated Seller! Mexican Restaurant – Great Reviews & Untapped Potent
Gilroy, CA
$170,000
Hair Studio in Prime Location – Huge Revenue Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Michoacan Style -Ice Cream & Paletas Shop- Excellent Location & Sales
El Monte, CA
$49,999
Best of The Best Nightclub Spots in West Hollywood
West Hollywood, CA
$2,000,000
Private Vocational School
Woodland Hills, CA
$5,900,000
Tasteful Decor 1,500sf Restaurant, Beer/Wine, Must See!
Tustin, CA
$225,000
A approximately 500 SF fully equipped restaurant in the Food Court
Lincoln Heights, CA
$15,000
$400B Health & Wellness Market – Proven Model with Recurring Revenue
Open 1,500sf Chinese Restaurant, Very Busy Corner Location
Rowland Heights, CA
$178,000
Famous Hong Kong Style Deli & Desserts, Desirable Location
City Of Industry, CA
$178,000
Restaurant & Bar So OC Beach Location Busy Top Location
Orange County, CA
$1,000,000
Established Fast Food Franchise Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Established Boba & Snack Shop in San Jose– Full Kitchen
San Jose, CA
$148,000
Auto Repair Est 40 Yrs Fully Equipped Low Rent!
Orange County, CA
$120,000
Profitable Pizza in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$850,000
CPG-Bread, Snack & Food Manufacturer-Positioned for Growth-
Marin County, CA
$650,000
Andrew Dummer
Transworld Business Advisors of Redding
Serving Tehama County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. With a track record of helping over 10,000 business owners maximize the value of their businesses, we're committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
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Monterey County-Established Flooring Franchise with Mobile Showroom
Salinas, CA
$250,000
Sushi & Japanese Grill Restaurant-Dana Point-PRICE REDUCED
Dana Point, CA
$189,000
DUCTS Air Duct Cleaning, Partner Program Opportunity.
Branded Boba tea shop with kitchen for sale in Sacramento near college
Sacramento, CA
$200,000
Breakfast Cafe Gross $1,920,000 yr. $132,000 Dn. Assume 3.75% note
Sonora, CA
$480,000
Performance Sport Boutique, Customer Lounge & More
San Diego County, CA
$600,000
Attractive Restaurant/Bar in the Heart of SF W/Separated full type 47
San Francisco, CA
$488,000
Hancock Park Restaurant w/Sidewalk Seating – High Visibility Location
Los Angeles, CA
$395,000
Immigration Law Practice with Steady Client Base – Well Established!
Los Angeles, CA
$330,000
Children Indoor Playground - Short Hours - Low Rent
Redlands, CA
$250,000
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.
