San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Lower Haight
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
$65,000
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
Unique Boba tea and snack shop for sale in Dublin shopping plaza
Dublin, CA
$160,000
Beach City Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant
Orange County, CA
$400,000
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
Liquor Store In OC
Orange County, CA
$299,000
Medical and Dental Products manufacturer and distributor (master dist)
Hayward, CA
Not Disclosed
ACHC-Accredited Hospice in San Gabriel
San Gabriel, CA
$475,000
Mountain Mike's Pizza in Tuolumne County
Tuolumne County, CA
$125,000
Liquor Store with High Volume near FWY 134
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,200,000
Annie L Adjchavanich
Secret HQ, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Secret HQ, Inc is boutique California real estate brokerage specializing in second generation restaurant and bar business opportunities (ABC Type 41, 47, 48). Pizza, donut/dessert, bakery, ice cream, coffee, juice, boba and cafe spaces are our specialty. Beauty, wellness, nail salons, hair salons, spa businesses.
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Great restaurant ,Good income and great location
Alameda County, CA
$180,000
Spotless & State of the art No Ho Coin Laundry for Sale!
North Hollywood, CA
$595,000
Express Car Wash Business for Sale in Central Valley, CA
Fresno County, CA
$1,500,000
Commercial Electrical Contractors
Madera County, CA
$350,000
LA Pharmacy | Absentee-Run | Ideal for Owner Operator Pharmacist
Baldwin Park, CA
$325,000
Yoga Studio for Sale: Serene Downtown Sanctuary - Present your offer
San Jose, CA
$50,000
Environmental Consulting Firm with Ongoing Government Contracts
California
$2,350,000
Fast Mexican Burrito ,Taco Sit Down And Take Out Restaurant.
La Habra, CA
$85,000
Home Health Business - Established, Turnkey - Los Angeles County
Burbank, CA
$1,300,000
Independent Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical Center
California
Not Disclosed
Restaurant/Bar-Pizza, San Diego Big Profit-Nets +++++/year. Busy Area
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Belmont Shore Bar & Grill – Prime Location w/Flexible Build Out&Patio
Long Beach, CA
$275,000
Full-Service Commercial Printer
California
Not Disclosed
Bar & Grill Real Money Maker year after year. Entertainment license
Orange County, CA
$900,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Sushi and Ramen restaurant for sale in Mountain View next supermarket
Mountain View, CA
$278,000
Ameci Pizza Franchise for Sale Ventura County
Ventura, CA
$265,000
Established Airport Shuttle Service for Sale
California
$275,000
Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$499,000
Unbranded Gas Station & Mart with Property (Full Liquor Lic.) - Ukiah
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ukiah, CA
$5,500,000
San Gabriel beauty in Duarte.
Duarte, CA
$495,000
Delicatessen High-Foot Traffic with Beer/Wine SFV
Los Angeles County, CA
$545,000
Sandwich Restaurant on Valencia St., SF (Semi Absentee Owner)
San Francisco, CA
$350,000
Allstate Insurance Agency for 25 years in the County of Sacramento
Sacramento County, CA
$775,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County, CA
Riverside County, CA
$535,000
Successful Clothing and Specialty cleaning Business-35 yrs reputation
Inglewood, CA
$350,000
Well Known Take-N-Bake Pizza-Only 25K Down-Seller Financing Available!
Stockton, CA
$49,000
Lawnmower Service Shop with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bellflower, CA
$1,100,000
James Jung
COLDWELL BANKER BEST REALTY
Serving Orange County, CA
Coldwell Banker Best Realty is a trusted leader in real estate and business brokerage, proudly serving clients throughout California. Backed by the global strength of Coldwell Banker, our team combines local market expertise with international reach to deliver exceptional results. We specialize in residential, commercial, and business sales, offering professional guidance for buyers, sellers, and investors. Our mission is to connect people and opportunities with honesty, integrity, and proven strategies. With decades of experience and a reputation for excellence, Coldwell Banker Best Realty is dedicated to helping clients achieve their real estate and business goals with confidence.
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Lodi, CA CPA Practice for Sale
San Joaquin County, CA
$720,000
Independent Pizza
Martinez, CA
$170,000
Breakfast & Lunch Cafe on Busy Street
Los Angeles County, CA
$259,000
Profitable Boba Tea Shop For Sale - Downtown Davis, with Full Kitchen
Davis, CA
$160,000
Denny's - California
Mendocino County, CA
$348,999
Branded Boba tea shop for sale in Sacramento near Sac city college
San Gabriel, CA
$198,000
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.
