Sacramento, CA
$180,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Taiwanese fusion restaurant for sale Sacramento Natomas
Highly rated Sushi and Ramen restaurant for sale in Downtown Hayward
Hayward, CA
$150,000
Nepalese Indian restaurant for sale in south of Fillmore in SF
San Francisco, CA
$128,000
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Lower Haight
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Semi-absentee run Boba tea shop for sale in SF Merced Manor
San Francisco, CA
$138,000
High Volume Thai restaurant for sale in Oakland uptown
Oakland, CA
$250,000
Super high volume Asian restaurant for sale in Alameda
Alameda, CA
$350,000
5 stars review beauty salon for sale in Dublin
Dublin, CA
$75,000
Sports Bar on the beach-great menu-huge outdoor patio-READY NOW!
Imperial Beach, CA
$69,999
Ongoing Net Profits: Property Damage & Restoration Company
Glendale, CA
$275,000
Laguna Beach- SBA Approved- Restaurant For Sale - Location, Location!
Laguna Beach, CA
$695,000
Auto Body & Paint Booth / High Net, Help run, 36 Yrs In Biz, Retire.
Gardena, CA
$349,000
Profitable Meat Market with Small Mini Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Established Mexican Brunch Restaurant With 41 Beer And Wine License
South El Monte, CA
$375,000
Liquor Store (ABC Type 21) in Glendale for Sale
Glendale, CA
$470,000
Unique Boba tea and snack shop for sale in Dublin shopping plaza
Dublin, CA
$150,000
Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers.
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Beach City Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant
Orange County, CA
$410,000
Wholesale Smoke & Accessories
Sacramento County, CA
$750,000
Smoke Shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$120,000
Huge potential, over 30 yearsDary market with property on major street
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$1,950,000
Turnkey Tea Shop for Sale in SF Union Square!
San Francisco, CA
$108,000
Non-Captive Insurance Business with Reliable Revenue
Long Beach, CA
$420,000
Southeast Asian restaurant for sale in Vallejo near Walmart, Kaiser
Vallejo, CA
$128,000
Full bar and restaurant for sale in Daly City
Daly City, CA
$220,000
Established Ramen restaurant for sale in SF Near City College
San Francisco, CA
$148,000
Super high volume Thai restaurant for sale in Downtown Alameda
Alameda, CA
$100,000
Absentee run Boba tea drive thru only shop for sale in Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
$98,000
Dickey's BBQ franchise for sale in Compton of Los Angeles County
Compton, CA
$168,000
High Volume Dickey BBQ restaurant for sale in Lancaster of Los Angeles
Lancaster, CA
$350,000
High volume Italian and Mediterranean restaurant for sale in SF mall
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Profitable Staffing Company with Approved Vendor Status
Contra Costa County, CA
Cash Flow: $438,000
Established Niche AV Business w/contracts - Seller Financing Available
Santa Rosa, CA
$160,000
Liquor Store In OC
Orange County, CA
$299,000
High Profiting Thai Restautant in Dublin, CA
Dublin, CA
$300,000
ACHC-Accredited Hospice in San Gabriel
San Gabriel, CA
$475,000
Boba Shop for sale in Woodland Hills! INCREDIBLE! WOW!
Woodland Hills, CA
$69,000
Mountain Mike's Pizza in Tuolumne County
Tuolumne County, CA
$175,000
Boutique Boxing Fitness Center!
Los Angeles, CA
Cash Flow: $10,000
Multi-Unit Coffee Shop for Sale (Hottest Market!)
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,800,000
Thriving Halal Mediterranean Grill QSR Franchisor
Sacramento County, CA
$750,000
Law Enforcement and Government Transcription & Translation
California
Ready-Mix Concrete and Aggregate Supply *Pre-Approved Lending
Lassen County, CA
$1,600,000
Bar & Lounge in Prime San Francisco Location with Type 48 Liquor
San Francisco, CA
$299,000
Liquor Store with High Volume near FWY 134
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,500,000
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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Great restaurant ,Good income and great location
Alameda County, CA
$225,000
Dry Cleaners Established 38 Yrs South Orange Cty
Orange County, CA
$275,000
Profitable sushi Restaurant on Ventura Blvd.
Tarzana, CA
$500,000
Cosmetic Company For Sale
Dana Point, CA
$595,000
(2 FOR 1) RESTAURANT & SEPARATED BAR Full liquor License
Saratoga, CA
$288,000
Spotless & State of the art No Ho Coin Laundry for Sale!
North Hollywood, CA
$595,000
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.
