Ventura County, CA
$75,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established Turnkey Chiropractic Clinic In Beautiful Seaside Ventura
Owner Retired Sushi Roll & Ramen in OC
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$375,000
5-Day Poke Eatery | $100K+ Net Profit | Potential | $180K
Stevenson Ranch, CA
$225,000
Coffee shop-huge potential-great rent and atmosphere
Alpine, CA
$179,999
Supermarket For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$850,000
Residential Care Facility RCFE
Bakersfield, CA
$750,000
Charming and stablish restaurant with 21 years of loyal customers
Santa Ana, CA
$219,900
San Diego Based Vending Route - Great CashFlow!
San Diego County, CA
$31,999
Established Medspa For Sale
Redondo Beach, CA
$775,000
Profitable High-End Facial Spa Business – 4 Corporate Locations
Los Angeles, CA
$4,699,999
FranchiseImage360
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Profitable North County Guitar Retail Store
San Diego County, CA
$125,000
Beloved Fish & Chips Restaurant – Strong Cash Flow with 20% YOY Growth
Mountain House, CA
$250,000
Own a Proven Pet Franchise in Torrance – High Demand, Great Location!
$150,000
Torrance, CA
Mountain Mikes Pizza Business
Sacramento County, CA
$425,000
Profitable Test Equipment Repair & Sales
Menlo Park, CA
$675,000
Rob Rigolfi
California Business Realty
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
California Business Realty offers a comprehensive range of services to assist business owners in successfully selling their businesses. Our team of experienced professionals helps navigate the complex process of selling a business by providing valuable expertise and confidential guidance every step of the way. California Business Realty assists buyers in identifying and purchasing their ideal businesses or franchises through a comprehensive process. Most business sales and purchases involve leased premises. Aligning the lease terms with the future plans of a business are critical to its value. Those that include the associated real estate as part of the sale require specific skills and attention. At California Business Realty, we not only negotiate leases but also facilitate the sale and purchase of buildings, land, and use easements associated with the business being sold or purchased.
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Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$1,100,000
Successful San Francisco Property Management Firm
San Francisco, CA
$725,000
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
Keeping Industries in Motion
California
$200,000
Keeping Industries in Motion
Monterey County, CA
$235,000
FranchiseWindow World
Available Nationwide
$250,000
Keeping Industries in Motion
California
$450,000
Well Known Hair Salon on Peninsula
Menlo Park, CA
$95,000
*****PRICE REDUCTION $275K-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
$275,000
San Diego, CA
Real Estate Staging Services
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
High-Profit Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Shop – Riverside County, CA (Conf
Riverside County, CA
$1,100,000
Premier Florist Located In South Orange County
Orange County, CA
$195,000
18 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$750,000
Modern Quick Serve with full kitchen Beer, Wine in Busy Area Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$99,000
Eagle Rock
Los Angeles, CA
$57,000
Joint Commission Accredited, No ADR- Hospice Company for Sale!
Bakersfield, CA
$550,000
FranchiseVillage Inn
Available Nationwide
$400,000
Long Established Historic Restaurant with Positive Cash Flow
Truckee, CA
$650,000
Autopilot Storage Business For Sale - Absentee Owner
San Rafael, CA
$850,000
Souvenir Decal Brand – Turnkey & Profitable
$350,000
Atascadero, CA
RV Rental Business in Chico, CA
Chico, CA
$50,000
Established Smoke Shop Huge Potential
Salinas, CA
$99,000
FranchiseBlue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ
Available Nationwide
$150,000
AI enabled software ITSM/ITAM with fortune 500 customers
San Jose, CA
$1,000,000
Established Architectural Metal Fabrication Company – Proven Success
Alameda County, CA
$1,300,000
Turnkey Chinese Fast Food Restaurant in Prime La Habra Location
La Habra, CA
$250,000
Turnkey Moving Company for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$350,000
Established Business Broker Franchise – Southern California
San Diego County, CA
$54,000
Gus Otaki
Petroleum Realty
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Petroleum Realty – Over 35 Years of Specialized Excellence Gus Otaki At Petroleum Realty, our name says it all. For over 35 years, we have specialized exclusively in gas station sales, financing, remodeling, and construction. With a deep understanding of the industry, we’ve matched countless buyers and sellers based on their needs, goals, and capabilities—building a foundation of trust, integrity, and lifelong relationships. Our team’s commitment to performance and excellence has resulted in over $500 million in gas station sales, along with successful transactions in multifamily, land, and retail properties. We also specialize in investment sales and tenant representation, offering comprehensive real estate services across Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, and the Inland Empire. Fluent in English, Arabic, and some German, we ensure smooth communication and personalized service. During escrow, we assist with all documentation, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations, and oil company requirements. Our clients are treated with the utmost respect, honesty, confidentiality, and integrity—values that have earned us a reputation built largely on referrals and repeat business.
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A great opportunity to purchase real money making auto part supply biz
Orange County, CA
$1,190,000
Well outfitted Restaurant & Taphouse in South Placer County
Placer County, CA
$179,000
Sacramento Area Property Management Portfolio
$250,000
Sacramento County, CA
Well known Italian Restaurant on Prime Melrose Blvd with full Liquor
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Restaurant Carmel & Monterey Area
Carmel, CA
$249,000
FranchiseWoof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Available in California
$75,000
Well-Established Trucking Company
Santa Rosa, CA
$145,000
Established Walnut Creek Restaurant & Bar with Outdoor Seating Area
Walnut Creek, CA
$395,000
Restaurant Space with Full Kitchen & Spacious Dining Area
Chico, CA
$450,000
Semi-Passive: Coin Laundry Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$599,990
Well-Established Wholesale and Retail Bakery Opportunity
Orange County, CA
$210,000
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Eureka, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Eureka, CA
$725,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Anaheim, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Anaheim, CA
$475,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$1,025,000
Branded pizza restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$195,000
FranchiseNetwork in Action
Available in California
$50,000
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.
