Van Nuys, CA
$659,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Liquor Store in San Fernando Valley
Stunning Upscale Restaurant w/Designer Finishes & Fixtures
Contra Costa County, CA
$145,000
Asian Dumpling restaurant for sale in SF near Stonetown mall
San Francisco, CA
$236,000
Unique Food Truck Business
Los Angeles, CA
$845,000
Janitorial Supply Co. Turn- key 54 years under same ownership!
Los Angeles County, CA
$225,000
Investment Opportunity to a well-established food business
El Monte, CA
$22,000,000
Home textile goods manufacturer with property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Anaheim, CA
$15,500,000
European Restaurant & Deli with Loyal Client Base & Fantastic Location
Los Angeles, CA
$800,000
Profitable construction company in a Growing Area
Escondido, CA
$500,000
Pawn shop / Jewelry Exchange
Carmichael, CA
$40,000
Beauty salon
Pasadena, CA
$300,000
Unique Home Lighting Sales and Service - $100k SDE
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Thai Restaurant Bar and Lounge
San Diego County, CA
$1,200,000
Profitable Cabinet Dealership – $250k+ Potential, No Royalties
Coffee Destination
Isleton, CA
$69,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Los Angeles, CA - Highly Profitable
Los Angeles, CA
$1,300,000
Raj Sathyaseelan
Link Silicon Valley
Serving Alameda County, CA
LINK Silicon Valley is our newest office in San Francisco Bay Area. Link Business is the largest business brokerage in the world with offices in the United States, New Zealand, Australia and the Philippines. Our brokers specialize in business sales transactions and have collectively sold over $2 Billion in businesses to date. Our office brokers focus on selling businesses in the bay area. We sell all business types: Retail, service-oriented businesses and technology startups and others. Silicon Valley is the technology-hub and home of big tech players such as Google and Facebook. This eco-system offers many exciting opportunities for prospective buyers to venture into business ownership. Our goal is to help every seller and buyer and share our knowledge and expertise, so they can make the best decision for their future. We help both buyers and sellers who are in the cross-roads of their career looking to make a change and we make that transition a seamless experience. Whether you are buying your first business, planning your exit strategy or looking to grow through acquisitions, LINK Silicon Valley can assist you every step of the way through our expertise and network connections. For a free and confidential consultation, please contact LINK Silicon Valley at 925-399-1891. Office Address is 5980 Stone Ridge Dr, Suite 111, Pleasanton, CA 94588.
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7 FedEx Ground Routes - Ukiah, CA - Seller Financing
Ukiah, CA
$550,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing
San Francisco, CA
$850,000
4 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Riverside (Rialto), CA - Vehicle Financing
Rialto, CA
$700,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - North Ft. Myers, FL - Highly Profitable
Fort Myers, CA
$1,050,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - Ft. Myers, FL - Vehicle Financing
Fort Myers, CA
$1,300,000
Profitable Retail Pharmacy near a medical clinic in Corona
Corona, CA
$3,450,650
Profitable Upscale Moraga Restaurant For Sale. SBA Pre-Approved
Moraga, CA
$349,000
Electrical Contracting Firm Specializing in Public Works and Schools
San Bernardino County, CA
$4,000,000
Truck Driving School - Driving Academy - $500K in Sales Guaranteed
Mexican Restaurant - Granada Hills
Granada Hills, CA
$285,000
Fast Food Burgers, SBA Approved, Profitable, Priced Right
Riverside County, CA
$349,000
Long Beach Market w/Built-In Client Base – Absentee
Long Beach, CA
$450,000
45yo San Diego Driving & Traffic School
San Diego, CA
$165,000
Established Discount Retail Business for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$475,000
Premier Custom Screen Printing + Embroidery Business
San Diego County, CA
$350,000
Preschool Business For Sale Dublin, CA
Dublin, CA
$500,000
Family run Asian restaurant for sale in South San Jose
San Jose, CA
$150,000
Wholesale seafood distribution business for sale in Hayward
Hayward, CA
$475,000
Well-established LGBTQ+ Men's Clothing Store w/ Over $400k Gross
West Hollywood, CA
$275,000
Mexican Restaurant with Food Truck
Riverside, CA
$375,000
Franchised Juice Bar - Rancho Cucamonga/Fontana Area - High Net
San Bernardino County, CA
$350,000
Large Termite & Pest Control Business
Orange County, CA
$8,500,000
Gas Station w/ Real Property $370,000 Net Income
Tuolumne County, CA
$2,300,000
"San Jose" Restaurant Business for Sale near Evergreen Village Square!
San Jose, CA
$180,000
Profitable Window Covering Business in South Bay
Mountain View, CA
$250,000
Fresno, CA Psychiatry Office | Established 24 Years
Clovis, CA
$1,000,000
Price Reduced! As Seen on TV Store Cannery Row, CA.
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Cybersecurity platform in California
San Jose, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $5,000,000
REBECCA CHATHAM
RLC Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
RLC Business Brokers is a boutique M&A firm based in Orange County, CA, focused on the sale of small and lower middle market businesses across a range of industries. We specialize in helping service-based and cash-flowing main street businesses prepare for and successfully navigate the sale process. Founder Rebecca Chatham has personally built and sold multiple companies, including a document shredding business, a commercial cleaning operation, and a landscape construction company. Prior to launching RLC, she held a management role with Allstate Insurance, where she supported independent agency owners in buying, selling, merging, and financing their businesses. With firsthand experience on both sides of the table, she brings a uniquely empathetic, strategic, and results-driven approach to each transaction. At RLC, we believe that even small businesses deserve expert representation. We offer a modern, transparent brokerage experience built on trust, hustle, and clear communication. We understand that many owners don’t have perfect books and we specialize in uncovering and presenting the real value behind years of hard work. We take on a limited number of listings to give each one the attention it deserves. Whether you're looking to retire, relocate, or explore your business’s worth for the first time, RLC is your trusted partner in building a clear, profitable exit strategy.
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Absentee Operated Auto Electric Repair Shop with Low Rent
Oakland, CA
$380,000
Smoke Shop $180,000 Net Profit
Sonoma County, CA
$260,000
Profitable Laundromat With Value Add Opportunities For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$325,000
Well Established and Profitable RV and Boat Accessory Manufacturer
Hollister, CA
$215,000
San Diego Coffee Shop
San Diego County, CA
$137,000
Boba tea and Vietnamese sandwich shop for sale in Downtown Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, CA
$250,000
Very Profitable Retail Pharmacy in San Francisco, 200 scrpts a day.
San Francisco, CA
$1,525,650
Profitable Modern Donut and Pastry Bakery
Alameda County, CA
$885,000
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.
