Kern County, CA
$495,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Convenience Store with Beer & Wine
Est. 35+ years-Home Remodel and Design Business
Orange County, CA
$499,999
Junk Hauling/Recycling Removal business
Chatsworth, CA
$349,000
FedEx Routes
San Diego, CA
$480,000
Chinese Restaurant
Stanislaus County, CA
$100,000
Turnkey Restaurant & Taphouse Opportunity Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
High-Precision Semiconductor Test Socket Manufacturer
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $199,127
Gas Station, C- Store, Carwash w/Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Mateo County, CA
$13,800,000
Drive-Thru Cafe & Bldg: Absentee, Income over $465K, Prc $4.8 mil
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Indio, CA
$4,800,000
Liquor Store
San Mateo County, CA
$850,000
Smoke Shop
San Benito County, CA
$400,000
Profitable Beauty Salon with Great Rent in Busy Location!
La Puente, CA
$79,000
Profitable HVAC Company in Southern California with Strong Client Base
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,500,000
Custom Doors, Moldings, Pergolas Business For Sale !!!
Sun Valley, CA
$199,000
Profitable Established Clothing Store
Santa Ana, CA
$285,000
Chinese fast food restaurant for sale in Sacramento Natomas
Sacramento, CA
$168,000
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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Asian Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Rocklin near Costco
Rocklin, CA
$168,000
Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $176,000
Established Immigration Law Firm for Sale – Strong Reputation & Growth
Sacramento, CA
$900,000
Established Auto Service Franchise
Santa Clara County, CA
$275,000
Kitchen & Bath Contractor-for-Sale-30-+-years, 280K-SDE, Strong-Growth
Santa Clara County, CA
$285,000
European Designer Fashion Boutique - $400k SDE
Santa Clara County, CA
$750,000
Real Estate Staging Services
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
Turn-Key Mail Box Center - Premier Location
Alameda County, CA
$106,000
$1.6 Million Revenue Medical Spa in Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles, CA
$1,800,000
Profitable Automotive Accessory Franchise Resell
Mountain View, CA
$115,000
Profitable Automotive Accessory Franchise Resell
Agoura Hills, CA
$750,000
Paint & Sip Art Studio with ABC Type 42 License
California
$200,000
Popular Cafe & Boba Destination - Steps from the Beach
Pismo Beach, CA
$249,000
Hair Salon with 8 Individual Stations in Monterey
Monterey, CA
$85,000
MOTIVATED SELLER! Restaurant for Sale in Prime Newark Location!
Newark, CA
$158,000
Market Sushi
Pasadena, CA
$65,000
Profitable Tailor Shop | 35+ Years in Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$40,000
Dry Cleaners Agency Great Location Est. 14Years
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Cocktail bar w/food, very nice!
Redlands, CA
$375,000
Established Home Improvement & maintenance -Ready for New Owner
Santa Clara County, CA
$120,000
Recycling / Junk Hauling business
Bakersfield, CA
$231,000
Super Food Cafe - Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
$149,000
Residential and Commercial Glass and Mirror Services
Orange County, CA
$225,000
Accredited Home Health Agency in Southern California – $175,000
Los Angeles, CA
$175,000
Highly Respected Commercial HVAC Company in Sacramento area
Sacramento County, CA
$1,850,000
Profitable Med Spa w/over 2 decades of Loyal Clientele
San Diego, CA
$650,000
Luxury Yoga, Fitness and Wellness Center in South Orange County
Orange County, CA
$324,000
Chicken Restaurant-->Employee Run
Rowland Heights, CA
$149,000
Erik Wiese
Wiese & Associates
Serving San Diego County, CA
Since graduating from Harvard in 1989, Wiese & Associates has been providing outstanding commercial real estate brokerage and management services. We also specialize in business sales with a current emphasis on gas stations, car washes and convenience stores.
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Embroidery and Screen Printing Business
Orange County, CA
$299,000
Fashion Forward Opportunity!
Carlsbad, CA
$149,000
Home Health Agency- First License Only
Van Nuys, CA
$110,000
Fast Food - Burgers - Drive Thru
Long Beach, CA
$195,000
Property Damage & Restoration Company- Irvine
Irvine, CA
$524,999
Explosive Growth and High EBITDA E-Commerce DTC Toy Company
California
$6,000,000
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.
