Orange County, CA
$385,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Profitable, Part time Drink Mix Supplier
Subway Oakland
Oakland, CA
$349,000
Casino Cardrooms with Restaurant & Bar
Rancho Cordova, CA
$1,500,000
Cafe i Bayview District of SF
San Francisco, CA
$39,500
Thriving Preschool in Shasta County Business + Real Estate
Shasta County, CA
$200,000
Water Store, Smoothie & Ice Cream Shop in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$145,000
Popular El Monte location with tons of potential
El Monte, CA
$205,000
Established Specialized Documentation Business – Southern California
Orange County, CA
$400,000
Established Civil Engineering & Land Surveying
California
$4,000,000
Established Medical Transportation Business
Riverside County, CA
$1,200,000
Charming European Bistro (Franchise) Opportunity
Huntington Beach, CA
$299,000
Online Education Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Two High-End Franchise Fitness Studios – Growing Revenue, Turnkey!!!
Santa Clara County, CA
$700,000
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen - Franchise Locations - Available Now!
Coastal Microbrewery w/ Rooftop Ocean Views
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
Automotive Repair Shop
Orange County, CA
$295,000
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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Retail Pharmacy in Arcadia with a clean room. All PBMs, Medical
Arcadia, CA
$285,500
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Highly Profitable
Fort Lauderdale, CA
$1,800,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Fullerton, CA - Highly Profitable
Fullerton, CA
$1,000,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Fairfield, CA
$1,175,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Burbank, CA - Highly Profitable
Burbank, CA
$1,800,000
Commercial/Industrial Plumbing and Underground Piping Company
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $823,965
Software Intellectual Property
Rancho Mirage, CA
$300,000
Turnkey Boba Franchise - Priced for Quick Sale
Newark, CA
$250,000
AI-Powered Digital Marketing Business – High Residuals + Full Training
High Volume Broken Yolk Café Franchise for Sale
California
$1,795,000
Paris Baguette Franchise, HIGH VOL & NETS $50K MONTHLY AVG, Full Staff
Los Angeles, CA
$2,880,000
Well Established Drycleaning Business (Semi-Absentee)
Sacramento, CA
$235,000
Retiring Dry Cleaners in Whittier
Whittier, CA
$160,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Tacoma, WA - Highly Profitable
Tacoma, CA
$900,000
Well-Known Local Clothing Store
Long Beach, CA
$90,000
Food Trailer, High Net, Contract Clients, 2 days.
Los Angeles County, CA
$169,000
Established Turn-Key Nail Spa & Salon Prime Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
$99,000
$100k Down, Bar/Restaurant/Patio/Brewery & Exquisite 5 Room Hotel
San Luis Obispo, CA
$1,000,000
Turn Key Restaurant in Prime Location with Beer & Wine License
Half Moon Bay, CA
$125,000
Express Trenchless Plumbing Franchise Opportunity
18 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Portland, OR - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Portland, CA
$4,375,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Portland, OR - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Portland, CA
$1,675,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Portland, OR - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Portland, CA
$650,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Highly Profitable
Fort Lauderdale, CA
$1,000,000
Busy Greek & Fusion Food Truck Biz – Great Brand & Growth Potential
San Diego, CA
$500,000
Professionally built Beach City restaurant with ABC47
Huntington Beach, CA
$650,000
Great income and best location restaurant
Danville, CA
$99,900
Interior Design and Home Staging
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
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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Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Hotel Restaurant Sonoma County
Sonoma County, CA
$325,000
The Popular & Profitable Millie’s Crêpe et Crème in Mill Valley
Mill Valley, CA
$155,000
Own one of the only franchised consumer loan companies in the US
Commercial Plumbing & Underground work
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $476,057
Mounting Business for Sale in the Bay Area
San Francisco, CA
$230,000
Car wash with LAND $3.6M
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Elsinore, CA
$3,600,000
Ship/Pack/Mailbox Rentals-No. Ca Bay Area
Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
Tool and Equipment Rental, Sales, and Service
Riverside County, CA
$1,600,000
North Bay - Sound Reinforcement Co.
California
$225,000
A well-established Liquor store business and the property for sale.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Pedro, CA
$1,450,000
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.
