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Asset SaleParamount starter laundry

Paramount, CA

Great starter laundry in desirable Paramount location. Long term lease with favorable terms. Expansive parking in shopping center with Hispanic market....

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Asset SaleBrand New Burbank Laundromat – Seller Financing Available

Los Angeles County, CA

HS Listing ID-66622 2200 sqft - 10 Years left on the lease. Plus 5 year option Has 2 part time employees + partial owner operated Brand new Electrolux 28 washer 25 dryers (plumbing/electrical ready...

$800,000

$800,000

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Asset SaleCoastal Community Restaurant Gem for Sale in Orange County!

Orange, CA

Unlock your culinary dreams with this charming approximately 1,100 SF coastal community restaurant, recently remodeled and ready for new ownership! Enjoy a favorable lease with 3.5 years remaining at...

$115,000

$115,000

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Asset SalePizza Restaurant

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Vibrant and fully operational pizza restaurant offering a well-rounded dining experience that goes far beyond traditional pizza. Strategically located in a high-traffic area, the restaurant has earned...

$630,000

$630,000

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Asset SaleAsset Sale - Fully Built Out Commercial Food Facility

Alameda County, CA

This is an AS-IS asset sale of a bakery built during the pandemic, production never got underway. Everything necessary to start baking is in place. Buyer needs Food Handlers Permit, Business License,...

$150,000

$150,000

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Asset SaleGreat location tea shop

Walnut Creek, CA

This is a 700 sq. ft. Boba tea shop that previously offered some food items as well. It is located in a prime area surrounded by other businesses and residential neighborhoods, making it an ideal...

$79,990

$79,990

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Asset SalePortable Cannabis Consumption Lounge License

West Hollywood, CA

Portable Cannabis Consumption Lounge License (West Hollywood, California) #1779 The opportunity being presented involves acquiring a portable Consumption Lounge License in West Hollywood, California....

$340,000

$340,000

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Asset SaleASSET SALE-Established Restaurant Space with Beer & Wine License

Costa Mesa, CA

PRIME RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY- Located in a newly remodeled shopping center in Costa Mesa’s famous SoBeCa district, this 1,050 sq. ft. restaurant is ready for a new owner. Fully equipped with a...

$125,000

$125,000

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Asset SaleRestaurant- FAST FOOD - Oakland

Oakland, CA

Fantastic Location and facility. Built out new 2016-17 with a type one hood, ADA bathrooms, Indoor and outdoor seating. Modern decor. MUST SEE!!!! MAKE OFFER!...

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Asset SalePrime Second Generation Restaurant in Campbell’s Pruneyard Center

Campbell, CA

Prime Second Generation Restaurant in Campbell’s Pruneyard Shopping Center RRC# 5050 Location: Campbell Description: This is a rare opportunity to take over a fully built-out, second-generation...

$269,000

$269,000

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Asset SalePizzeria restaurant with 40 year History

Sherman Oaks, CA

FEATURES - Recently renovated. Approx. 1,100. Open seating Floor Plan, Kitchen, Restroom. - Fully Built out kitchen, large capacity hood, commercial cooler and freezer, 3 compartment sink, Dry Storage...

$165,000

$165,000

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Asset SaleFully Equipped Seafood Restaurant Space – Mariscos El Camaron Borracho

Tulare, CA

Listing Type: Business Asset Sale (Real Estate Not Included) Asking Price: $79,900 Building Size: Approx. 2,024 Seating Capacity: Indoor seating available Highlights: Fully equipped, operational...

$79,000

$79,000

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Asset SaleUsed Cars Dealership In A Great Location Looking For A Right Owner!

Sacramento, CA

"HUGE REDUCTION 4 A QUICK SALE" Used Car Dealership for Sale – Turnkey Operation with Growth Potential! Great opportunity to own a well-established used car dealership located in a high-traffic area...

$194,000

$194,000

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Asset SaleTurn Key Restaurant For Sale

Fresno, CA

Turn Key Restaurant for sale includes, all equipment, tenant improvements, Beer/Wine license transfer and lease transfer. Does not include the business. All showing will be all day Mondays and before...

$125,000

$125,000

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Asset SaleOperational Cannabis Delivery Business For Sale Includes Real Estate

Sacramento, CA

Operational Cannabis Delivery Business For Sale Includes Real Estate (Sacramento, California) #1776 Seize a prime opportunity to expand your company’s footprint with a thriving cannabis delivery...

$485,000

$485,000

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Asset SaleCoastal Eatery with Established Clientele

Santa Barbara, CA

Located in one of Santa Barbara’s most desirable and high-traffic neighborhoods, this established restaurant enjoys a steady stream of customers drawn by the area’s boutique shops, art galleries,...

$425,000

$425,000

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Cynthia Randall

Transworld Business Advisors of San Francisco

Serving San Francisco County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors brings buyers and sellers together. We are the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses and mergers and acquisitions. Adding value by assisting business owners in the confidential sale of their business. Through the process, we also assist entrepreneurs to find opportunities of business ownership through buying existing businesses or franchises. Transworld Business Advisors has assisted thousands of owners with the sale of their businesses domestically and internationally.

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Asset SaleCoffee Shop

Los Angeles, CA

Newly Buildout, Turn Key, Fully Equipped, Health Department Permitted 820 Sq./ft. Rent: $3,290 All-In...

$95,000

$95,000

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Asset SaleRetail Pharmacy in Santa Ana's Medical building

Santa Ana, CA

Recently established [2025] Retail Pharmacy, located in Santa Ana, Orange County, inside a Medical Building with over 20 prescribing MDs and NPs. ~ 1,250 sq. ft. of space, Lease expires in 2029, will...

$199,888

$199,888

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Asset SaleIME Transcription Acquisition Opportunity

California

Rare opportunity to acquire a medical transcription book of business (MTSO) consisting of 120 IME docs. All physicians come to the MTSO through a single large multi-national provider of IME services...

$265,000

$265,000

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Asset Sale25+ y/o SF Bay Area Event Production Company

Santa Clara County, CA

Full Service Event Production Company - Owned and operated by current owner for 25+ years. Services include providing Bands, DJ’s, lighting, sound, Audio/visual services, streaming services, specialty...

$695,000

$695,000

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Asset SaleEuropean Designer Fashion Boutique - Highly Profitable

Santa Clara County, CA

With a stellar reputation for fashion and unique list of designer brands, this 26 y/o women's fashion boutique has consistently hit $1m in annual revenue with over $400k SDE. Located in an idyllic...

$750,000

$750,000

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Asset SaleGreat Location Rancho Cucamonga C.u.p. Entertainment And 47 Full Liqu

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

GREAT ASSET SALE NCNDA need to be signed This is an asset sale no financials will be available. All assets include the transfer of lease, kitchen equipment, DJ equipment, chairs, C.U.P. for...

$350,000

$350,000

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Asset SaleTurn Key Delivery Business w/ Pending Distribution License For Sale

Los Angeles, CA

ANNUAL Turn Key Delivery Business w/ Pending Distribution License For Sale (Los Angeles, California) #1769 If you are looking to secure a fully built out turn key delivery in the Los Angeles market...

$175,000

$175,000

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Asset SaleTurnkey Boba in Prime L.A. Loc-Franchise or Go Independent,Just $50K

Los Angeles, CA

> An exceptional opportunity is being offered to acquire a fully built-out Presotea franchise and coffee shop offering the latest in innovative bubble tea and espresso-style tea brewing, with the...

$50,000

$50,000

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Asset SaleFOR SALE: Restaurant Sale + Leasehold Improvements

San Francisco, CA

Restaurant Sale + Leasehold Improvements...

$87,000

$87,000

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Asset SalePoint Loma Neighborhood Bar

San Diego, CA

Turn-key Point Loma neighborhood bar for sale. Offered with Type 48 Liquor License (no food requirement)and permitted live entertainment. Simple conversion opportunity for an experienced hospitality...

$330,000

$330,000

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Asset SaleAftermarket Auto Body Collision Parts

North Highlands, CA

We are selling aftermarket Auto Body Collision Parts, Our customer base are Auto repair, Auto Body Shop Wrecking yard, this business has a lot of potential to grow more, We established this business...

$400,000

$400,000

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Asset SaleFully equipped Asian restaurant in San Diego

San Diego County, CA

Nestled in the heart of San Diego Bring your own concept to this spacious restaurant Approx. 2,480 SF and approx. 240 SF of Patio Lease until 5/31/2030 Monthly rent $3,730.11 inc. NNN + $150 Trash fee...

$129,000

$129,000

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Asset SaleIconic 50-Year Compact Pizzeria – Asset Sale – Only $80K – OC

Huntington Beach, CA

> An opportunity to own a piece of local culinary history! This legendary 50-year-old pizzeria, cherished by the community and well-situated on a major thoroughfare in Orange County, is now available...

$80,000

$80,000

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Asset SalePacific Beach Pizzeria For Sale

Pacific Beach, CA

Well located Pacific Beach restaurant for sale with existing beer & wine license. Fully equipped premises featuring ample customer seating, beer tap system, type 1 & type 2 hood systems, and walk-in...

$90,000

$90,000

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Asset SaleQuaint La Jolla Village Restaurant

La Jolla, CA

Main & Main La Jolla Village restaurant opportunity. Recently renovated premises with modern finishes. Functional/efficient layout with fully equipped kitchen. High traffic location with an abundance...

$350,000

$350,000

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Asset SaleThis is an asset sale

Fairfield, CA

This is an asset sale. This a 7000 sq ft furniture store. Located right on the street. Owner likes to retire and he owned this store since 2006. Very low expencese. Rent: $3700 include NNN Lease: New...

$45,000

$45,000

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Asset SalePRICE DROP, AGAIN! Beauty Salon-Fully equipped , No. CA

Ukiah, CA

A very affordable business opportunity...ready to reopen this fully-equipped salon that was previously operated as a Fantastic Sams franchise by the current owner. This is an excellent "asset only"...

$24,995

$24,995

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Asset SaleStunning 2nd generation restaurant and bar for sale with patio

Sherman Oaks, CA

This is a stunning second generation and operating restaurant and bar on the prime heavy traffic Ventura Boulevard. Consisting of approximately 4,000 SF plus ample patios, this location has bowtruss...

$400,000

$400,000

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Asset SaleRestaurant with Full Liquor License and Entertainment License

Pasadena, CA

This is a rare opportunity to buy a restaurant in downtown Pasadena, that hosts the Big Ten pre-party games, as well as other Corporate Events. The restaurant can serve liquor until 1:30 am, and the...

$575,000

$575,000

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Asset SaleSanta Monica NightClub for Sale

Santa Monica, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, turn-key nightclub in one of Los Angeles’ most desirable coastal corridors. Just minutes from the beach and surrounded by Santa Monica’s vibrant...

$400,000

$400,000

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Asset SaleKorean Fried Chicken and Corndog,Full kitchen, Convert Ok, Asset Sale.

Corona, CA

This is a turnkey asset sale being offered AS-IS, ideal for entrepreneurs seeking a fully equipped restaurant space with minimal startup investment. The sale includes all essential restaurant...

$59,000

$59,000

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Asset SaleAuto Repair Shop - Great Opportunity

Visalia, CA

Long time owner looking to retire. Great location and large customer base....

$80,000

$80,000

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Asset SaleBeer & Wine Market

Alhambra, CA

Small Market / Convenience Store for Sale – Popular Store Contracted as Netflix Filming Location Asking Price: $95,000 (Includes Inventory, Price Negotiable) Store Size: Approximately 700 sq ft – Easy...

$95,000

$95,000

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Asset SaleToy Store and Toy Cart Rentals at the South Bay Gallery Mall

Redondo Beach, CA

Well-established toy store located in the high-traffic South Bay Galleria Mall in Redondo Beach. In addition to offering a wide selection of popular and educational toys, the business also includes a...

$120,000

$120,000

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Asset SaleNewport Beach Free Standing Restaurant For Lease

Newport Beach, CA

NEWPORT BEACH FREE STANDING RESTAURANT FOR LEASE Premises: 6790' plus 1000' patio Rent: $54,000 per mo. Gross All In + utilities Parking: Exclusive LICENSES: Liquor License Comments: Equipped -...

$350,000

$350,000

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Asset SaleMexican Ice Cream and Snack Shop

Anaheim, CA

This well-established Michoacana-style ice cream and snack shop offers a wide range of traditional Mexican treats including paletas, helados, esquites, tostilocos, and aguas frescas. Located in a...

$105,000

$105,000

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Asset Sale$170,000- Prime Location Restaurant In Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach, CA

Turnkey Kebab Restaurant Asset Sale – Prime Huntington Beach Location Fantastic opportunity to acquire a fully built-out and operating Mediterranean/kebab restaurant located on high-traffic Beach...

$170,000

$170,000

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Asset SaleProfitable Michoacana Style Ice Cream Store For Sale

Santa Ana, CA

*THIS LISTING IS UNDER CONTRACT, NOT TAKING NEW OFFERS, THANK YOU* If you can run a restaurant for your boss, for sure you can run one for yourself! Great opportunity to be your own boss with minimum...

$179,900

$179,900

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Zoom Brokers

Zoom Business Brokers

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Zoom Business Brokers is a highly accomplished team of dedicated and trustworthy professionals who are pioneering the process to skillfully guide, advise, and facilitate your seamless business transactions. Our team of industry veterans embodies over 230 years of collective real-world experience and will provide you with mindful expertise and resources to buy, sell, or merge your business with their decades of training and practice and an extensive relationship network. Regardless of your business size, industry or locale, our qualified brokers are relentless in our innovative approach to fully and efficiently service your needs – from expert guidance to transactions – that will ultimately save you valuable time and money and allow you to remain focused on what you do best in running your business. Our brokers embrace collaboration and are carefully selected for our team because of their integrity and professionalism. We are tenacious in our objective to provide exceptional service, and in doing so our team is uncompromising in protecting your confidential information and aligning the interests of all parties for mutual success. The rigorous, industry-leading training of our brokers results in sound, smart advice and the highest professional standards that we employ in providing you with support that is both reliable and creative as we facilitate your business transactions.

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Asset SaleExceptional Restaurant Opportunity in Downtown Berkeley!

Berkeley, CA

Step into the heart of Berkeley's vibrant dining scene with this turnkey restaurant opportunity. Located in the most coveted area near UC Berkeley, this fully-equipped establishment is perfectly...

$180,000

$180,000

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Asset SaleCamarillo Restaurant

Camarillo, CA

This well-established restaurant holds a coveted Type 47 ABC License, permitting the sale of beer, wine, and spirits alongside food service. Positioned within a busy shopping center anchored by major...

$199,000

$199,000

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Asset SaleTurnkey Boba Tea Shop – Stylish Interior, Fully Equipped

Lakewood, CA

Currently operating as a boba tea shop, this store offers 1,600 sqft of space with seating for approximately 25 customers. It is located in a stable, high-foot-traffic area with consistent local...

$80,000

$80,000

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Asset SaleRestaurant Asset Sale

El Monte, CA

This is an asset sale (AS-IS) offering, with all essential equipment required to operate a restaurant already in place. The kitchen is fully equipped with a hood system, walk-in cooler, gas range, and...

$85,000

$85,000

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Asset SaleLiquor Store

Diamond Bar, CA

This store was formerly operated as a 7-Eleven or Circle K-style convenience store with a valid Beer & Wine license. The current owner acquired the business in June 2024 and operated it for about 10...

$250,000

$250,000

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Asset SaleBoba Shop

Placer County, CA

This franchise opportunity offers a fantastic chance to achieve your entrepreneurial dreams with the security of a well-established framework This 1400 sq. Boba Tea Shop, $5500 in NNN, with lease...

$90,000

$90,000

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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

Number of Businesses for Sale  

  ~5,500

Median Asking Price  

  $360,000

Median Reported Revenue  

  $630,000

Median Reported Earnings  

  $150,000

Profit Margin  

  23%

Earnings Multiple  

  2.5

Revenue Multiple  

  0.6

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Major Metro Areas

More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:

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.

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.