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Asset SalePriced To Sell ~ Small Restaurant For Sale

Auburn, CA

Priced reduced to $65k! Motivated Seller Conversion ok, coffee shop, donut shop, or boba is very possible. Has small hood to make snacks. ASSET SALE Located just outside SACRAMENTO Well established,...

$65,000

$65,000

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Asset SaleSunset Strip West Hollywood Restaurant for Sale

West Hollywood, CA

SUNSET STRIP WEST HOLLYWOOD RESTAURANT FOR SALE Premises: 2500' + 1000' Patio Monthly Rent: $14,600 - all in total Lease Term: 10 years Parking: Parking Lot and Valet Service LICENSES: 1:30 am Liquor...

$250,000

$250,000

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Asset SaleSILVER LAKE - Prime 2nd Generation Restaurant & Bar - Type 47 -

Silver Lake, CA

Great opportunity for someone looking to break into the Silver Lake market! Plug and play opportunity, recently renovated with on-site parking! Contact brokers for details...

$150,000

$150,000

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Asset SalePerfect for To-Go Concept - Food Use Space Available

San Francisco, CA

Fully equipped with Type-2 Hood, ADA Restroom, standing fridges, 3-compartment sinks, and much more! Option to add Type-1 Hood and turn Gas-line on. RARE Food-Use space that was build-out in 2018 is...

$50,000

$50,000

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Asset SaleAsset Sale Asian Restaurant

Hacienda Heights, CA

** MONTHLY RENT: $6,277+ $1,632 NNN. ** LEASE TERMS: 4+5 ** STORE SIZE: 1,395 SQFT. ** SEATING CAPACITY: 40 ** REASON FOR SELLING: HAVE ANOTHER PROJECT AND NO TIME TO OPERATE. ** FINANCING: ALL CASH...

$100,000

$100,000

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Asset SaleLa Mesa Area Restaurant/Bar For Sale

San Diego, CA

Turn-key restaurant/bar opportunity in the densely populated neighborhood of Lake Murray. Open floor plan, ideally set up for a full-service concept. Fully equipped premises that includes center bar...

$350,002

$350,002

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Asset SaleCA Type 47 Liquor License FOR SALE

California

CA Type 47 Liquor licenses for sale. Available immediately! Contact us!...

$90,000

$90,000

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Asset SaleSweet Basil California Eatery

Palm Desert, CA

Located in the heart of the upscale El Paseo shopping district, less than a block from The Gardens on El Paseo and close to upscale retailers and long-established restaurants, this iconic restaurant...

$300,000

$300,000

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Asset SaleAsian Restaurant in Bressi Ranch, Bring your concept.

Carlsbad, CA

Opportunity awaits in the upscale Bressi Ranch Village Center, which brings in 2.5 million visitors annually. Ideal endcap location offering excellent street visibility and prominent signage. No...

$195,000

$195,000

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Asset SaleBreakfast & Lunch Cafe, Asset Sale, Build out 2 Mil

Santa Monica, CA

Listing # - 5434 JH Nestled in the vibrant heart of Santa Monica, this esteemed cafe offers a unique dining experience that draws locals and visitors alike. Known for its exceptional blend of...

$250,000

$250,000

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Asset SaleEstablished Salvadorian Restaurant For Sale

East Los Angeles, CA

DO NOT GO DIRECT CALL LISTING AGENT Contact Listing Agent Salvadorian Restaurant established since November 2022. Great renovations of this great establishment were done back in 11/2022. Location has...

$299,000

$299,000

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Asset SaleType-47 ABC License for use in San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full Liquor License. Type-47 – On-Sale General – Eating Place Approved for use in San Luis Obispo. Please contact Compass First for additional details....

$425,000

$425,000

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Asset SaleMenchies Frozen Yogurt Shop -PRICE REDUCED

Los Angeles County, CA

Menchies is a very popular self-serve frozen yogurt franchise with great tasting frozen yogurt, brand recognition and franchise support. This business is in a busy shopping center with other busy food...

$69,000

$69,000

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Asset SaleAsset sale Persian & Italian Restaurant with B&W

Wilmington, CA

** MONTHLY RENT: $6,795+ NNN ** LEASE TERMS: NEGOTIABLE WITH LL ** STORE SIZE: 2,700 SF ** SEATING CAPACITY: 60. ** OWNER SINCE 1985. ** REASON FOR SELLING: SELLER WANTS TO RETIRE. ** CURRENTLY SERVE...

$325,000

$325,000

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Asset SaleRare Restaurant Opportunity in the Affluent City of Solana Beach

Solana Beach, CA

Great opportunity to enter the affluent Solana Beach market and join a large and longstanding shopping center. Traditional interior design, fully equipped kitchen with wood burning pizza oven and...

$295,000

$295,000

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Asset SaleHillcrest Restaurant with Incredible Charm, Super low rent!

San Diego, CA

Fantastic opportunity to capitalize on a restaurant space with 20+ years of business success and established positive reputation. Extraordinarily well-maintained restaurant space with two fully...

$349,000

$349,000

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John & Eileen Prudhont

The Business Brokers, LLC. in NV. & The Business Brokers, Inc. in CA

Serving Riverside County, CA

John and Eileen have been helping Buyers and Sellers of Businesses, Franchises, Commercial and Residential Investment Real Estate for over, a combined, 50 years. Our extensive Business Brokerage experience includes: ATM & Vending Businesses E-Commerce Businesses Restaurants and Bars/Taverns C-Stores, Liquor Stores Gas Stations, both Un-Branded and Branded Both Re-sale and New Franchises Fitness/Gyms Bars and Restaurants Automotive Repair Shops, Tire Retail & Repair/Replacement Shops and Oil Change Facilities Retail and Service Businesses including Interior Design, Furniture, Home Decor and more Medical Businesses including Podiatry, Chiropractic, Orthopedic, ASC's and more Fashion and High Fashion Clothing Stores Real Property, Land and Business Combination Sales Commercial Real Estate Lease Negotiation and Sales and so many more! Please call for us details. In NEVADA: The Business Brokers, LLC. is a Business Brokerage with John & Eileen Prudhont as Principals/Business Brokers In CALIFORNIA: The Biz Brokers, Inc. is a Business Brokerage with John & Eileen Prudhont as Vice President & President/Business Brokers Besides Newport Beach, CA. & Henderson, NV., we also have office locations in San Diego, CA., Los Angeles, CA., Santa Barbara, CA., Chico, CA., Carlsbad, CA., Reno, NV., Las Vegas, NV., Summerlin, NV., San Bernardino, Ca. Eileen: NV DRE: BUSB.0006956.BKR. |. Eileen: CA BRE: 01307577 John: NV DRE: BUSB.0006958.BKR. | John: CA BRE: 01178776 Nevada: 5510 S Fort Apache Rd. Ste. 451 Las Vegas, NV 89148, Phone: 702-802-8090 California: 3857 Birch St., Suite 3030, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Phone: 661-347-6985

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Asset SaleAsset Sale Fast Food Restaurant

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

** MONTHLY RENT: $5,675 + $2,333 NNN. ** LEASE TERMS: 3 ** STORE SIZE: 1,100 SF. ** SEATING CAPACITY: FOOD COURT. ** REASON FOR SELLING: PARTNERSHIP SPLITE UP. ** ASSET SALE. ** OWNER ABSENTEE RUN. **...

$149,000

$149,000

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Asset SaleTRADEMARKS for Sale - Athletic Apparel Design Company Since 1985

Carmichael, CA

100% American Innovation, 100% American Design, 100% American Manufacturing. Operation Closed In 2023. - A 40-year-old company established in 1985 is looking for a buyout or takeover by an existing...

$150,000

$150,000

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Asset SaleRecently Renovated Fully Built-Out Vietnamese Restaurant

West Covina, CA

Excellent Vietnamese Restaurant for sale. Just renovated with 2 ADA restrooms, bar counter, walk-in refrigerator, outdoor seating, beer and wine and more. Base Rent and NNN combined for under $8500...

$100,000

$100,000

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Asset SaleAnti-Foam Asset For Sale

Orange, CA

A groundbreaking innovation designed to transform the carbonated beverage industry – a product that significantly reduces foam in carbonated beverages by up to 90%. This revolutionary foam reduction...

$500,000

$500,000

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Asset SaleSanta Ana Cocktail Bar & Kitchen –Versatile Layout in Prime Location!

Santa Ana, CA

This Santa Ana Restaurant and Bar is located in the heart of its popular historic district. The venue boasts a versatile layout in a prime location with liquor, sidewalk seating, convenient access and...

$350,000

$350,000

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Asset Sale$85,000 Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster! # 4

Lancaster, CA

Posted about 23 hours ago $85,000 Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster! FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY! INCREDIBLE! (LANCASTER) Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster! FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY! INCREDIBLE! 1 - Map data...

$85,000

$85,000

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Asset Sale$52,000 Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster # 3

Lancaster, CA

$52,000 Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster! AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! WOW!! (LANCASTER) Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster! AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! WOW!! 1 Map data © OpenStreetMap VIC 106 STW VIC AVE C2...

$52,000

$52,000

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Asset SalePatented Unpowered Wireless Signal Booster for Sale

Irvine, CA

Patent is for sale! This company is a manufacturer of patented unpowered wireless signal boosters. The goal is to revolutionize all forms of wireless signal boosting around the world with an...

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

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Asset Sale15 Off market Hotel, Hotel Note and development land

San Diego, CA

15 Off market Hotels, and development Land in Northern and Southern California....

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

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Asset SaleExplore A Unique Fast-Food Licensee Opportunity!

Orange County, CA

Unique Pizza Opportunity Near Disneyland – Be Your Own Boss As 2025 comes to a close, there is still time to take control of your future and step into ownership of a proven, one-of-a-kind pizza...

$39,500

$39,500

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Asset SaleHigh Complexity CLIA licenses 60K to 120K

California

High Complexity CLIA licenses for sale, price depending on location, equipment status, and MD relationship. You operate and bill right away. Movable to new location anywhere in California....

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Asset SaleRestaurant Pizza and Pasta in Anaheim

Anaheim, CA

Great Pizza restaurant established 1967, old fashion decoration Italian Style. With Beer and Wine license and location with lots of parking spaces....

$195,000

$195,000

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Asset SaleD. T. Los Angeles Turn Key Restaurant 2 am Bar for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

D. T. L. A. TURN KEY RESTAURANT BAR FOR SALE Premises: 2400' + 600' patio + PM tented parking lot Monthly Rent: $8600 mo. total + Parking Lot Lease Parking: Exclusive Parking and public Lease Term: 15...

$650,000

$650,000

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Asset SaleBig Lot

California

$32,000 Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster! WOW! INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY! (Lancanster, California) COR 67TH STW DRT AVE E2 available now ***FOR MORE INFORMATION!!!!!***** ************* CALL TOM at...

$32,000

$32,000

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Asset SaleProject Management & Construction Field App For Sale!

Los Angeles, CA

This is a Pre-Revenue Company. Our Company provides software and expertise, enabling contractors, builders, sub-contractors, and others in the building trades to capture new increased profits...

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

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Real EstateLiquor Store with property

Inglewood, CA

Liquor store with property available at a discounted price. The building is approximately 4,600 sq. ft and offers plenty of parking on a 10,645 sq. ft lot. Attached to the store are 2 bedrooms that...

$2,790,000

$2,790,000

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Real EstateTurnkey Pizza Guys Franchise in Prime Atwater High-Traffic Location

Atwater, CA

Prime opportunity to own an established Pizza Guys franchise in the heart of Atwater! This turnkey location is situated in a high-visibility, high-foot-traffic area, making it an ideal spot for both...

$435,000

$435,000

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Real EstateEstablished preschool business + real estate for sale in San Jose

San Jose, CA

ESTABLISHED PRESCHOOL FACILITY WITH REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY - SAN JOSE This turnkey preschool operation presents a unique dual-investment opportunity combining an established childcare business with...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

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Real EstateTurnkey Pizza Restaurant in Madera—Perfect for Investor or Business Ow

Madera, CA

Turnkey pizza restaurant in Madera, ready for a new owner or investor! Fully equipped and operational, this location offers a fantastic opportunity to step into a thriving business. Perfect for...

$375,000

$375,000

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Real EstateAAAAA LOC Biz (Dry Cleaner) + RE (bldg 4092sf/2u/ land22,022sf)

Yucaipa, CA

AAAAA LOCATION, EXPLOSIVE GROWING POPULATION You can open any kind of business like coffee shop, retail store, professional like dental, medical, phaemacy DRy Cleaner $20,000/mo since 1992/ store 2200...

$1,950,000

$1,950,000

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Real EstateCircle K Development Opportunity on HWY 99

California

A prime gas station and convenience store development opportunity located immediately off Highway 99 in California’s Central Valley. This high-visibility, high-traffic site offers unmatched...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

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Real EstateTurnkey Veterinary Hospital for Sale

West Covina, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire West Covina Pet Hospital, a well-established veterinary practice along with its prime 2490 SF real estate on a 13158 SF lot. This turnkey property features...

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

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Real EstateFor Sale : Rare 1.5 AC Approved Car Wash Lot – Stanislaus County

Ceres, CA

An exceptional opportunity to own a 1.50-acre car wash lot in the heart of Merced County. Perfectly positioned next to a branded gas station and a popular quick-serve restaurant, this site benefits...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

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Real EstateFor Sale : Rare 1.14 AC Approved Car Wash Lot – Merced County

Merced, CA

An exceptional opportunity to own a 1.14-acre car wash lot in the heart of Merced County. Perfectly positioned next to a branded gas station and a popular quick-serve restaurant, this site benefits...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

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Real EstateBrand-New Chevron Extra Mile Project | Prime I-5 Freeway Location

Redding, CA

Brand-New Chevron Extra Mile Project | Prime I-5 Freeway Location An exceptional opportunity to acquire a new-construction Chevron Gas Station + ExtraMile Convenience Store + Fast Food Shell on a...

$8,200,000

$8,200,000

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Real Estate2,300 Sq Ft Auto-Mechanic Building for Lease

Earlimart, CA

Auto-Mechanic Shop for Lease – $3,000/Month (Flat Rate) ? 935 S State St, Earlimart, CA 93219 (Tulare County) An excellent opportunity to lease a turn-key auto-mechanic property at a flat monthly rate...

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Real EstateIconic Java Johns Coffeehouse in the heart of historic Nevada City

Nevada City, CA

For 30 years, Java John's Coffeehouse has been the heart of Nevada City, serving up fresh coffee, pastries, and light bites in a warm, creative atmosphere that both locals and visitors adore. This...

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Real EstateOscar's Downtown Palm Springs Restaurant Operations - Bar & Restaurant

Palm Springs, CA

Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs Restaurant Operations for Premier Bar, Restaurant & Entertainment Center RRC# 5114 Location: Palm Springs Description: The Owner has operated Oscar's Downtown Palm...

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Don Gunter

Sunbelt Business Brokers

Serving Orange County, CA

When you’re preparing to buy or sell a business in Orange County, you need an experienced, winning team to guide you through the transaction process. At Sunbelt of Orange County, our brokers and M&A advisors have decades of combined experience and are well-versed in the Orange County marketplace. Give our team a call today to begin your search for a business or prepare your business for sale.

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Real Estate5 Oceanfront properties combined!

Newport Beach, CA

Five properties combined – oceanfront – 8,800 sq. ft. This nearly complete property is a rare and extraordinary opportunity to own an oceanfront estate in a highly desirable, quiet family location on...

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

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Real EstateWalgreens Montebello for Sale

Montebello, CA

Investment highlights Single-Tenant Walgreens (NASDAQ: WBA) MONTEBELLO CITY, CA 90640 Largest daily needs retail pharmacy provider in the United States with 8,600+ locations Absolute NNN lease; zero...

$7,950,000

$7,950,000

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Real EstateCoin Car Wash Business & Property is for sale

Los Angeles County, CA

15k Sq Ft Coin Wash located in heart of downtown.with rental income Open 7 days a week...

$2,799,000

$2,799,000

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Real EstateIndependent gas station with property is for sale

Fillmore, CA

Independent gas station in Major highway with property is for sale New buyer can sign contract with Sinclair and receive $800k....

$5,400,000

$5,400,000

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Real EstateGound lease for sale

Chino, CA

Commercial retail property lease opportunity in Chino, CA offering stable investment returns. This 6,988 square foot retail space and 44,867 sqft lot constructed in 2007, is currently leased to a...

$195,000

$195,000

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Real EstateLiquor Store with Large size Grocery Store/Market including Property

Kern County, CA

Excellent opportunity to own your own Liquor store with large size grocery store/market. This store is over 17,600 sq. ft. and it is sitting on over 1.9 acres C2 zoned Commercial lot. Lots of...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

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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.