Long Beach, CA
$250,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Bar with 48 License and a new kitchen, low rent!
Barre Studio Opportunity - Prime Location!
Redwood City, CA
$250,000
Established and sucessful Pizzeria Restaurant in Burlingame
Burlingame, CA
$225,000
Beer and wine with meat market
Long Beach, CA
$389,000
Southern CA CHAP Hospice for Sale
San Bernardino, CA
$400,000
Customizable Gear Bags Manufacturer – Remote Operations
Marin County, CA
$325,000
Appliance Repair and Servicing
San Diego, CA
$85,000
Licensed Home Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Looking Nice and Very Clean Only Breakfast and Lunch Cafe
Yorba Linda, CA
$280,000
PROFITABLE Mailbox, Postal, North County Coastal, San Diego, CA
Carlsbad, CA
$199,000
Profitable Paint Store - Authorized Benjamin Moore Retailer
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$695,240
Beautiful Restaurant & Cafe in Santa Rosa with +$200K in Profits
Santa Rosa, CA
$395,000
Website Design and Analytics Agency
California
$300,000
Liquor Store with Wine Tasting - Culver City
Culver City, CA
$199,000
Successful Specialty Sporting Goods Retailer for sale
San Bernardino, CA
$75,000
Absentee Operated Bubble Tea Franchise in Alameda - Fast Casual QSR
Oakland, CA
$395,000
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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Bridal Accessories Business for Sale – 40+ Years of Success, E2 Visa
Los Angeles, CA
$249,000
Major Brand Santa Barbara, Business ONLY
Santa Barbara, CA
$1,500,000
Boba Tea shop for sale in Asian Milpitas shopping center
Milpitas, CA
$295,000
Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in San Leandro plaza
San Leandro, CA
$200,000
Super high South Indian restaurant for sale in SF mission neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$238,000
Adult Entertainment Store
Murrieta, CA
$365,000
Established Retail Pharmacy for Sale – Prime Moreno Valley Location
Moreno Valley, CA
$365,600
Laundromat in Buena Park in a great SPOT
Buena Park, CA
$125,000
Fashion Studio Business for SALE!
Los Angeles, CA
$5,000
High Volume Liquor Store with $150,000 for Sale In Oakland, California
Oakland, CA
$1,400,000
liquor store ($60k--65k/mo) + RE(2315sf/2 lots 17,400sf),employees run
Colton, CA
$1,350,000
Profitable-Long Established-Cheap Rent-Seller To Train-Fun Business
Santee, CA
$125,999
Asian restaurant + real estate for sale in Oroville of butte county
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oroville, CA
$450,000
Premier Luxury Hospitality Investment Opportunity
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $7,000,000
48 lic bar-SALES ARE BOOMING-cheap rent-PROFITABLE-great atmosphere
San Diego, CA
$299,999
99 % Absentee Owner American Restaurant
Indio, CA
$1,490,000
Telecom VoIP
Ventura, CA
$1,000,000
Retail Pharmacy for Sale – Sacramento County, CA Established 2022
Sacramento County, CA
$165,985
100+ years in business with $1.2M+ in SDE
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,109,010
Nail and Hair Salon Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
$99,999
Preschool For Sale Daly City, CA
Daly City, CA
$500,000
Sushi Restaurant near Calabasas
Woodland Hills, CA
$350,000
Growing Residential and Commercial Demolition Company
Ventura County, CA
$275,000
Nail Salon In Valley Glen
North Hollywood, CA
$220,000
Absentee Operated Bubble Tea Store in Alameda - Fast Casual QSR
Alameda, CA
$320,050
Sushi Restaurant For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$299,000
Hand-Crafted Charcuterie & Grazing Table Business in OC Area
Orange County, CA
$249,000
Profitable Construction & Remodel Business
Yolo County, CA
$550,000
G. Robert (Bob) Allen, CBI, M&AMI
Business Team
Serving Fresno County, CA
The Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States, with 16 offices in 5 states and over 7,500+ closed transactions since 1981
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Indian restaurant for sale / sub-lease in Fremont, CA
Fremont, CA
$220,000
Successful and Long Established Vietnamese Themed Restaurant
San Jose, CA
$240,000
Supermarket For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$850,000
Hemp-Based Supplement Manufacturer with IP & Established Brands
California
$2,500,000
Estbalished , Turnkey Hair salon 10 Stations
Laguna Niguel, CA
$25,000
Franchise Food & Grocery Convenience Market
Los Angeles, CA
$750,000
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.
