Tarzana, CA
$245,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Chinese Restaurant, Beer & Wine on Prime Ventura Blvd, Very Low Rent
Lucrative Bay Area CPA Practice since 1961!
Alameda County, CA
$660,000
Premium Disposable Food Service Supplies for Business
Chula Vista, CA
$100,000
Auto Body Repair Shop for Sale in Beaumont, CA
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
$10,000
A Wine Country Favorite — Served with Profit and Prestige
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
$69,000
Top-Rated Japanese Restaurant – San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$199,000
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
$199,000
Side Hustle or Full Time Bus Cost Analysis w/ BIG Profits from Home!
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
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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Heart of Downtown San Jose Cafe with Type 1 & 2 Hood
San Jose, CA
$350,000
Pizza. Takeout and Delivery only. Established 30+ years. Low rent.
Mountain View, CA
$650,000
Profitable and Stable Shipping & Logistics Business
San Bernardino, CA
$300,000
Very Profitable Glass Glazing business for sale
Sacramento, CA
$400,000
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
Soil & Foundation Engineering Company
La Mesa, CA
$195,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Tempe, AZ - Highly Profitable
Tempe, CA
$900,000
Senior PCA,Home Health & Hospice Care Franchise/$0 Fee Veteran Program
Long Standing Deli in Great San Francisco Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$264,900
$3.30 Million Lake Tahoe Real Estate Investment - 15,246 sq ft Parcel
El Dorado County, CA
$3,300,000
Very Low Price of Hamburger in Fontana
Fontana, CA
$70,000
Freestanding Corner Restaurant near UOP & Miracle Mile Location
Stockton, CA
$250,000
Optical Lab 39-Year Established
Orange County, CA
$450,000
Award Winning With Patent Skincare Brand in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County, CA
$700,000
Thriving Quick Lube Franchise in Sunny Southern California
Los Angeles County, CA
$495,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - San Diego, CA - Highly Profitable
San Diego, CA
$900,000
17 FedEx Ground Routes - San Jose, CA - Highly Profitable
San Jose, CA
$2,450,000
Franchise-Ice Cream, Very Profitable -No. Ca
Sonoma County, CA
$299,000
Body Slimming & Facial Rejuvenation Spa
Branded Sandwich shop with kitchen for sale in SF Little saigon
San Francisco, CA
$50,000
High Volume Ice Cream Shop - Manufacture & Retail- 3 Business In 1
Alhambra, CA
$335,000
Car Wash with Property in Eastside Los Angeles County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,990,000
Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
10-Yr-Old Content & Software Business Focused on Magic: The Gathering
California
$2,680,000
Bright and Modern Restaurant Opportunity in Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, CA
$225,000
Bright, Modern Café in Prime Rolling Hills Estates Shopping Center
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
$225,000
Skylight Fabrication and Installation Business: Great Opportunity
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$595,000
Deanna Dube
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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Premier Kids’ Fitness & Party Center
San Mateo, CA
$1,100,000
Sign company, all necessary equipment, and a Large Spray booth
Orange, CA
$159,000
3 Exciting Franchises: HVAC, Plumbing, Mold Remediation!!!
Turnkey Wine/Liquor Shop Opportunity
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Santa Clara CPA Firm for Sale
Santa Clara, CA
$550,000
Profitable Signage Company – Design, Fabrication & Installation
Torrance, CA
$170,000
Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland as Absentee Owner's Run
Oakland, CA
$563,000
Roofing and Roof Repair Company for Sale in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$949,000
Old-Fashioned Bakery w/ High Netting, for Sale – Only $109K
Anaheim, CA
$109,000
Seafood Restaurant With Bar-Can Convert
San Francisco, CA
$80,000
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.
