Long Beach, CA
$999,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Car sales and rental with property for sale
Turnkey dental practice located in the heart of Hawthorne
Hawthorne, CA
$550,000
Established Pizza Shop!
North Hollywood, CA
$200,000
Smoke Shop, Help Run
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Profitable Full-Service Bay Area Catering Business
California
$1,600,000
Profitable Full-Service Bay Area Catering Business
California
$1,600,000
Chinese Restaurant — $180,000 Net — San Mateo County + Liquor License
San Mateo County, CA
$240,000
Established Mediterranean Grill Restaurant
California
$600,000
High-Margin Turnkey Immigration Practice W/ Predictable Revenue Stream
Los Angeles County, CA
$550,000
Mexican Restaurant Great Location
Sunnyvale, CA
$225,000
Busy Auto Repair Shop, AAA Approve Shop, CarMax Partners Repair shop
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$215,000
Liquor Store – Alameda County (PRICE DROP)
Alameda County, CA
$310,000
Profitable Santa Monica Nail Salon with Under Market Rent
Santa Monica, CA
$65,000
Online Auto Brokerage - 12 years in business, fully relocatable
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,555
Income Double2026-Profitable Boba Shop-New Built-Low Labo-Always Busy
Redlands, CA
$250,000
Coin-Op - Self Serv Car Wash
Frazier Park, CA
$298,000
Eric Johnson
First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
As a Franchisee/Broker at First Choice Business Brokers, I help Main Street to Lower-Middle-Market businesses with proven business models and cash flow find strategic exits. I have been active in starting, scaling, and exiting businesses for over 3 decades having successfully facilitated deals across various sectors, including technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales. First Choice Business Brokers is a Nationwide organization active since 1995 in over 100 markets. We have completed over $12.5 billion in business sales and are ranked as one of the best and fastest growing companies in our segment. Our reach is unprecedented and our agents are the best trained in the business.
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Home Care Organization with Great Potential and Existing Client
Orange County, CA
$225,000
Profitable Door & Window Installation Company – San Diego
San Diego, CA
$299,000
OC2107 Commercial Fleet & Transit Graphics
Riverside County, CA
$1,500,000
Asian Meat Products Mfg. with Strong EBITDA
Los Angeles County, CA
$4,300,000
Home textile goods manufacturer with property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Anaheim, CA
$15,500,000
Teriyaki chicken in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$575,000
Artisanal Jerky and Sausage Manufacturer in Central California
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$275,000
Established Pakistani Restaurant For Sale In - Woodland, Ca
Woodland, CA
$400,000
Liquor in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$1,350,000
Established Pool Service and Supply Company -( Since 1998 | SBA)
Santa Clara County, CA
$3,500,000
Hair Salon in Koreatown
Los Angeles, CA
$35,000
Unique Sushi in Ventura
Ventura, CA
$550,000
Pizza & Sports Bar, can be converted type 41 license
Pleasanton, CA
$199,000
Long Established Deli at the Beach
Santa Cruz County, CA
$398,000
Sandwich Shop & Deli. Easy operation. 10am-6pm. Corner location.
Santa Clara County, CA
$185,000
Own the Land Plus a Profitable Auto Service & Repair Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
$850,000
San Diego County CPA Firm for Sale
San Diego, CA
$1,600,000
Boba tea and desserts shop for sale in Merced
Merced, CA
$65,000
Absentee run Branded boba tea and snack shop for sale in Vallejo
Vallejo, CA
$200,000
Profitable Hair Salon - Absentee ownership
Alameda County, CA
$99,000
Absentee-Run Occupational Health Clinic with Proven Track Record
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,025,000
Turnkey Rental Car Company | Defensible Niche & Huge Upside!
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,200,000
Profitable Pharmacy Inside a Busy Medical Center — 15 Years Strong!
Glendale, CA
$275,000
Highly Profitable Auto Body Shop w/ Spray Booth & Licenses — Prime La
Los Angeles, CA
$199,000
Premium Vacation Rental Management in California’s Wine Country
California
$99,000
Well Established Donut Shop
Newbury Park, CA
$150,000
25+ yr established Children’s Speech Therapy Practice in the South Bay
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
Fashion boutique in the Heart of North Hollywood!
North Hollywood, CA
$80,000
Rachael Yun
California Bridge Realty
Serving Orange County, CA
As a Real Estate Professional team, CalBridge team recognizes and values trust in their client's place as a Buyer , Seller and investor. CalBridge strive to do their very best every day to exceed their client's expectations. CalBridge team's sales consistently go up in the plethora of multifaceted real estate translations including Commercial, New Construction Sales, Residential re-sale, Real Estate Investment, Property Management, and The First Time Home Buyer. Additionally, CalBridge property management department will give their best service in the area which includes finding and qualifying tenants in a short period of time and managing smoothly without any problems.
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$636K Rev – Wellness Media Brand
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Fully Booked, High-End Dog Daycare & Lodging Facility -Coastal CA
Monterey County, CA
$795,000
Popular Takeout Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$250,000
Primary Care Practice for Sale – San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County, CA
$700,000
Mexican Restaurant
Santa Clara County, CA
$225,000
Supermarket for sale in E. LA
Los Angeles, CA
$700,000
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.
