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Real EstateRestaurant at Main & Main in Downtown Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS Step into a world where mid-century modern architecture converges with an A++ restaurant location. Abundant Seating: There is abundant seating throughout, with 174 indoor seats and...

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Real EstateGas Station with C-Store & Real Estate

San Bernardino, CA

Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a C-store with gas and land in the City of San Bernardino. The ±2,674 SF building is situated on approximately 0.4 AC of land. The gas...

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

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Real EstatePizzaria

Moss Landing, CA

Only $10,000 for first Months rent and deposit to takeover this amazing location on highway 1 with 42,000 cars daily passing by. 5 years lease with rent only $3,000 Month. This can be a Deli, Grab &...

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Real EstateFormer Bakery Space Equipped with Hood, Walk In Refrigeration and More

Thousand Oaks, CA

Former Bakery / Restaurant Space. Full Kitchen with Hood System, Walk-in Refrigeration, Wash Sinks, Reception, Outdoor Seating Area. Former Karma Baker Space. Upgrades throughout....

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Real EstateWinery with Vineyard

Tehama County, CA

A Rare Opportunity to Revive a Dream! Nestled in a tranquil, untouched corner of the countryside, this former boutique winery and vineyard offers a chance to escape the ordinary and embrace a life...

$490,000

$490,000

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Real EstateRestaurant Property for sale

Madera, CA

The commercial property is in a great location for sale. Long time tenant and well known franchise tenant with multiple locations 9 year remaining existing lease with 3 five year options located in...

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Real EstateFully Built Out Restaurant - Downtown Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

Located On World Famous South Palm Canyon Drive In Downtown Palm Springs. • All furniture, fixtures equipment and Type 47 full liquor license available separately. • Quality steel frame constructed...

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Real EstatePerfect size of Dry Cleaners $ 180K

Orange, CA

Available On Site only $ 180K Only This is a nice Dry Cleaner no Laundry Mat 1). Monthly gross is $ 18,000 per month 2). Monthly rents $ 3,800 including NNN 3).Lease has 2 and 5 year 4). size is...

$180,000

$180,000

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Real EstateGreat Opportunity, Vacant lot located in Mercado District

Escondido, CA

This 3,700 sf., Vacant Lot; located in the Mercado District, heart of Escondido. It offers a prime development opportunity to build a business or residential units with a maximum of four stories high....

$399,999

$399,999

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Real EstateL-Shaped Lot near corner of Granger and McHenry in Downtown Modesto

Modesto, CA

PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH TENANTS. Tenant businesses are not for sale. Tenants are unaware of the sale of the property. The property was purchased in 2006. It is an L-shaped lot with two separate...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

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Real EstateArco Direct Gas Station and Property

Los Angeles, CA

Property Overview: Owner carry available with $2,000,000 down payment This is a prime opportunity to own a profitable Arco gas station and property in a highly trafficked area of Los Angeles....

$5,200,000

$5,200,000

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Real EstateHigh Income Japanese Restaurant for Sale

Alameda County, CA

Equipment Included A lot of development is active Motivated Seller Beer & Wine License Corner Location W/Large Parking Lot...

$299,000

$299,000

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Real Estate100 Acre Avocado and Residential Estate Sale | Rainbow CA

Rainbow, CA

Welcome to Rosa Sattoria, a beautiful Oasis located here in Southern California. This one of a kind 100.80-acre property is used as a working income producing farm, residence and even has its own...

$5,999,000

$5,999,000

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Real EstateIce Cream and Snacks Distribution Business Opportunity

Atwater, CA

Business Summary Type: Wholesale Distribution – Ice Cream, Snacks, Dairy, Pastries, Sandwiches Location: Merced County, California Customer Base: 235 active accounts (mainly convenience stores)...

$175,000

$175,000

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Real EstateRare Sushi restaurant in Big Bear w/ amazing location!

Big Bear, CA

Here lies a great location and special opportunity for the right investor to own the property and operate their business model!! Location is everything with this restaurant as it is the only sushi...

$995,000

$995,000

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Real EstateOutstanding Chance to Own the Business & Property

Los Angeles, CA

An excellent opportunity to own both the business and the property. It has a free-standing corner location with great visibility, serving to a densely populated area. The friendly staff manages all...

$2,950,000

$2,950,000

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HARRY SIDHU

MISSION PEAK BROKERS INC.

Serving Alameda County, CA

Mission Peak Brokers, a leading Business brokerage firm based in San Francisco Bay Area. The company provides business brokerage services for the sale and acquisition of main street retail business opportunities, as well as expert assistance for Commercial & Business loans. Our key services, include valuation, sale, managing initial buyer interactions and facilitating the due diligence process.

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Real EstateWell Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $749,000

Alameda County, CA

Located in Major Shopping Mall W/Outdoor Patio Open 6 Days a Week, Open for Sunday Dinner Only Plenty of Potential SBA May Qualify (Buyer Needs to Be Verified) Sushi Bar Type 1 Hood & Grill Walk-In...

$749,000

$749,000

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Real EstateOceanside Harbor Waterfront Rare Opportunity NO KEY MONEY

Oceanside, CA

This is an opportunity to lease an exceptional waterfront location with entitlements for Type 47, entertainment, and 1AM service. The site features amazing views, a large patio, event spaces, and even...

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Real EstatePrime Restaurant Opportunity in Hotel/Convention Center Zone

Palm Springs, CA

Location: Palm Springs, offering a prime 7,167 square feet restaurant opportunity in a hotel/convention center zone. Unique Features: The existing layout boasts an impressive large circular bar with...

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Real EstateReal Estate-Corporate Share Sale Of A Fantastic SF Historical Building

San Francisco, CA

1069-1073 Howard St is a complete concrete construction historical building. Formerly the SF Examiner print press building it currently operates as top floor event business, 2nd floor meeting and team...

$5,694,000

$5,694,000

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Real EstatePrime Commercial Property for Sale or Lease in Orange Cove, CA

Orange Cove, CA

Sale: $450,000 Space for Lease: $3,500/Month NNN Prime Commercial Property for Sale or Lease in Orange Cove, CA! Discover an exceptional commercial property opportunity at 1233 Park Blvd, Orange Cove,...

$450,000

$450,000

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Real EstateEstablished Spa and Gazebo manufactoring + real estate in Walnut Grove

Walnut Grove, CA

33 years established Spa and Gazebo Manufacturing business plus real estate for sale in Sacramento county. They are in business of making your Spa or Gazebo Needs. They are the Only Spa Manufacture in...

$1,280,000

$1,280,000

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Real EstateFranchise Gas Station & C-store

Woodland, CA

Well Established, flourishing, Gas station and C-store, Business with Real Estate for sale. Inside sales $198,842 in May month with 30-40% margin. Gas Sales 37,886 gallons with very high margin. Check...

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

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Real Estate46,000 sq ft warehouse for sale in North San Jose

San Jose, CA

Asian distribution warehouse for sale in North San Jose minutes to H-Mart super market, Starbucks, restaurants and shopping center. Approximately 46,000 sq ft of warehouse with 13 roll up doors, 2...

$26,000,000

$26,000,000

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Real EstateInvestment Opportunity/ Hotel development

San Diego, CA

Rad Capital Group is pleased to present a preferred equity investment opportunity in California - a new construction La Quinta Hotel offering investment in upper midscale select-service with amazing...

$150,000

$150,000

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Real Estate16,000 square feet of floor to ceiling Porsche Parts!

Redwood City, CA

Air cooled Porsche Parts and Service center • 46 Year collection of mostly Air-Cooled Porsche Parts up to 1988 • 25’ x 100’ Shop with 8 service stalls (2500sft) • 13,500sft. 3 story (approx. 4500sf...

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

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Real EstateRetail Store Property for Sale in Stanislaus County CA

Stanislaus County, CA

Business Description: * The business is a retail uniform apparel store for sale in Stanislaus County CA. The price includes real estate as well. Owner is willing to sell real property without the...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

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Real EstateBeautiful, Historic Barn in Downtown Location for Sale!

Upper Lake, CA

This is your chance to own a piece of history! The beautifully renovated pole barn has a decorated history dating all the way back to the 1870s. This was one of three livery stables located in Upper...

$520,000

$520,000

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Start-upNail Salon in Prime LA Location – Luxury Setup, Ready to Operate!

West Hollywood – Fully operational, stylish nail salon for sale in a high-traffic Old-money area near Beverly Center, Grove. The salon is fully equipped, with elegant interior, spa massaging chairs,...

$100,000

$100,000

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Start-upBerkeley Pizza & Café for Sale

This is an amazing opportunity for a new owner to profit growing one of the pizza/cafe-shop locations in Berkeley. With prime proximately to UC Berkeley students and plus a major new 7-story apartment...

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Start-upFantastic Laundromat location in Los Angeles

Welcome to EXPRESS CLEAN LAUNDRY – Freshly Remodeled & Ready to OPEN! Step into a whole new laundry experience at our newly remodeled laundromat! Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, our...

Start-up
Start-upMobile Coffee Bike and trailer, Permitted in Ventura County, Asset sal

TURNKEY MOBILE COFFEE OPERATION - VENTURA COUNTY PERMITTED This modern mobile coffee business offers a complete turnkey solution for entrepreneurs seeking entry into the growing specialty coffee...

$30,000

$30,000

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Start-upTurnkey E-Commerce Tire Retailer: Ready-to-Launch Dropshipping Store

Hit the road running with this fully built, ready-to-launch e-commerce tire retailer! Built on WooCommerce, this dropshipping business is designed for seamless integration with major tire distributors...

$35,000

$35,000

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Start-upReady to Launch: Social Media Influencer Marketplace App

Unlock the future of influencer marketing with this fully developed, never-launched social media influencer marketplace app! Designed to connect local small businesses and brands with micro to large...

$35,000

$35,000

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Start-upAccredited Home Health Care Agency For Sale

ACHC Accredited Home Health Agency – $70,000 – Multi-County Coverage I’m selling a fully licensed and ACHC-accredited home health agency based in Los Angeles County, with authorization to service...

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Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Oceanside

An exceptional opportunity to step into a turnkey floral business with a premium brand, established customer base, and robust local reputation. This location operates under a nationally recognized...

$45,000

$45,000

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Start-upNew BBQ Restaurant Doing $50,000 in monthly sales

This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a fully built-out, prime-location BBQ and Beers restaurant in Northern California — The Hangry Herd. We offer Texas-style BBQ with a California...

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Start-up100% Business

Will have your contractor state license and corporation...

$15,000

$15,000

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Start-upKanga's Children's Playcenter

Kanga’s Indoor Playcenter is the American branch of Lollipops Playland, an established Australian franchise model that has revolutionized the children’s indoor playcenter market. We’ve been developing...

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Start-upFreight Brokerage Business for Sale: Established Client Base and Stron

As a burgeoning freight brokerage startup, we're dedicated to providing seamless logistics solutions. Specializing in connecting our clients with dependable carriers, we ensure efficient...

$20,000

$20,000

Start-up
Start-upYoga Womens Atheltic wear E-commerce BRAND FOR SALE

YO Girl Yoga is a rapidly growing womens athletic and comfy wear clothing brand. it has found its self in a great trending retail space. This business is Turn Key. It has a well-established ecommerce...

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Start-upNEW BAR-47 Liquor License and Kitchen Newly Remodeled

Be the owner of a brand-new, fully built-out bar in one of Moreno Valley’s hottest locations — open less than 30 days and ready for a new visionary owner. All the hard work has been done for you!...

$205,000

$205,000

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Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Temecula

An exceptional opportunity to step into a turnkey floral business with a premium brand, established customer base, and robust local reputation. This location operates under a nationally recognized...

$45,000

$45,000

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Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Walnut Creek

An exceptional opportunity to step into a turnkey floral business with a premium brand, established customer base, and robust local reputation. This location operates under a nationally recognized...

$45,000

$45,000

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Kurt Ecclefield

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Serving Riverside County, CA

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Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Anaheim

An exceptional opportunity to step into a turnkey floral business with a premium brand, established customer base, and robust local reputation. This location operates under a nationally recognized...

$45,000

$45,000

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Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Los Gatos

An exceptional opportunity to step into a turnkey floral business with a premium brand, established customer base, and robust local reputation. This location operates under a nationally recognized...

$45,000

$45,000

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Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Long Beach

An exceptional opportunity to step into a turnkey floral business with a premium brand, established customer base, and robust local reputation. This location operates under a nationally recognized...

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Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Ft. Worth

An exceptional opportunity to step into a turnkey floral business with a premium brand, established customer base, and robust local reputation. This location operates under a nationally recognized...

$45,000

$45,000

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Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Sacramento

An exceptional opportunity to step into a turnkey floral business with a premium brand, established customer base, and robust local reputation. This location operates under a nationally recognized...

$45,000

$45,000

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Start-upSan Bernardino County Liquor License Lottery

California Alcoholic Beverage Control has announced this year's liquor license lottery. There will be 25 original Type 47/48 licenses issued in San Bernardino County. Cost to enter the drawing is...

$19,315

$19,315

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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.