California
$1,100,000
Businesses in California For Sale
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Established Solar & Battery Installations Business In-House Installers
Motivated Seller! Mexican Restaurant – Great Reviews & Untapped Potent
Gilroy, CA
$170,000
Michoacan Style, Ice Cream Shop - Excellent Location
El Monte, CA
$49,999
Best of The Best Nightclub Spots in West Hollywood
West Hollywood, CA
$2,000,000
Profitable Pizza in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$850,000
Coffee & Pancakes Nets $170,000 yr. $85,000 Dn. Assume 3.75%
Sonora, CA
$430,000
Immigration Law Practice with Steady Client Base – Well Established!
Los Angeles, CA
$275,000
Established Real Estate Staging Company
Orange County, CA
$300,000
Semi Absentee Antique & Vintage Home Boutique 18+ Years
California
$125,000
Retail Pharmacy near major Hospital in Downtown Los Angeles. All PBMs
Los Angeles, CA
$225,880
Turnkey Café Space– Prime Opportunity!
Ventura, CA
$99,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa (Windsor), CA - Seller Financing
Windsor, CA
$1,900,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Fe Springs, CA - Highly Profitable
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$575,000
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
San Jose, CA
$250,000
Liquor Store with Property near LAX
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,600,000
Established Multi-Platform Men’s Apparel eCommerce
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Vasilis Georgiou, CM&AA, M&AMI, CBI, CBB, MBA
CrossRoads Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
CrossRoads is a full service mergers and acquisitions firm that focuses on providing exceptional service to Buyers and Sellers of small to medium-sized businesses in a variety of industries. Our services are delivered with the maximum in confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity. CrossRoads is extremely effective and results oriented, leveraging a database of qualified Financial and Strategic Buyers and a confidential national collaborative network of Business Intermediaries. We serve the needs of potential Buyers and Sellers discretely and professionally with one mission in mind: To add exceptional value to a seamless process of business transfer. We differentiate ourselves by taking an advisory approach to the needs of Sellers and Buyers. We have the experience and expertise to value and present your business in the best manner possible, or assist you in identifying a business that fits your criteria and personal preferences. Sellers benefit from our professional approach in packaging, presenting, and promoting their business, and from a vast database of registered qualified Buyers including entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and corporations. Buyers benefit from our guidance through the, sometimes uncertain, road to business ownership, and from all the resources we bring to bear that they can leverage to make that transition smoother. Professional Affiliations M & A Source – Organization supporting mid-market Mergers and Acquisitions Intermediaries International Business Brokers Association – Education and professional standards California Association of Business Brokers – Education and professional standards Alliance of M&A Advisors Ellermeyer Connect – Executive Career Transition Networking Resources HCBizMarketplace BizBuySell Bizquest Mergerplace International Business Brokers Association California Association of Business Brokers M & A Source Bizben – California Businesses for Sale Sellerworks Businessesforsale BusinessBroker Globalbx
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Established Multi-Platform Men’s Apparel eCommerce
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
Retail Shipping & Business Services Store with Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Recognized as the Top Auto Glass Shop for 2025
Santa Clara County, CA
$365,000
Recognized as the Top Auto Glass Shop for 2025
Santa Clara County, CA
$365,000
Meat Grocery Market - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$800,000
Smoke Shop: City of Orange, California
Orange, CA
$85,000
San Francisco Neighborhood Bar, ABC 48 License. Excellent Location!
San Francisco, CA
$245,000
Well Established Liquor Store business for Sale in Fresno Area
Fresno, CA
$859,000
Naturopathic Medicine & Ayurvedic Clinic
California
$890,000
Superb Marin County/ Larkspur Restaurant For Sale.
Larkspur, CA
$325,000
San Francisco Sunset/ Prime Irving Street Full Service Restaurant.
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Outstanding San Francisco Fillmore Street Location.
San Francisco, CA
$280,000
Pre-revenue SaaS Emotional Wellness Application
Orange County, CA
$1,000
Fast Food - Burgers with Drive Thru
La Puente, CA
$150,000
Hot Water Heating Contractor & Wholesale Distributor For Sale
Riverside County, CA
Not Disclosed
Rental Car Service Partner to Auto Dealers
Riverside County, CA
$11,089,000
Towing Business for Sale – Part of Multi-Business Package
Riverside County, CA
$1,130,000
100+ years in business with $1.1M+ in SDE
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$15,000,000
High-Growth Collision Center with Dealership Agreements
Riverside County, CA
$8,400,000
Cute & Steady Income Agency of Cleaners
San Bernardino County, CA
$180,000
Family Owned Children's Indoor Amusement-Bouncy House Center
Santa Rosa, CA
$185,000
Children's Indoor Amusement Center-Popular-Profitable!!
Petaluma, CA
$125,000
Coastal City - BBQ Restaurant in Strip Mall - Corner Location
Orange County, CA
$149,000
Established Sushi restaurant for sale in Oakland near Lakeshore
Oakland, CA
$220,000
Mail Box Rental shipping in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
100+ years in business with $1.2M+ in SDE
California
Not Disclosed
Well-Established Trucking Company
Santa Rosa, CA
$220,000
Smoke Shop Accessories Wholesaler, Monthly Nets $30k, Retire, La, Ca.
Los Angeles, CA
$499,000
WOO JAE 'TOM' PARK
KEY REALTY LLC
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Well-Established Breakfast & Lunch Cafe for Sale | $160,000
Alameda County, CA
$160,000
Commercial Kitchen Rental- very easy operation. Semi-Absentee
San Jose, CA
$750,000
Collision Center for Sale
Van Nuys, CA
$365,000
Prime Pleasanton Location
Pleasanton, CA
$850,000
Lakewood Area Cocktail / Dive Bar – Absentee Operated!
Lakewood, CA
$275,000
After School Business For Sale San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$350,000
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.
