San Jose, CA
$400,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Indo American Cafe in Prime Location
30 FedEx Ground Routes - Lancaster, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palmdale, CA
$1,225,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Lancaster, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palmdale, CA
$400,000
Vegan Thai Restaurant for Sale! AMAZING!!!
Santa Monica, CA
$350,000
Turnkey High-End Designer Resale Store – Santa Monica’s Posh Duck
Los Angeles, CA
$489,000
Established Laundromat with New Equipment & Growth Potential
Sacramento, CA
$340,000
Franchise Children's Clothing Resale Store!
Oceanside, CA
$320,000
High Potential: Prime Cannabis Dispensary for Sale in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Bakery/ Donut Shop For Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
$109,000
Rare core profitable location in Mountain View Downtown
Mountain View, CA
$1,500,000
Dermatology Practice in LA - High Margins, Prime Area
Los Angeles, CA
$3,250,000
Established Warehousing and storage
West Sacramento, CA
$850,000
Busy Petaluma Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Petaluma, CA
$120,000
“Established Salon for Sale – Prime Location & Loyal Clientele
$250,000
Sunnyvale, CA
Established, Profitable Fencing Contractor
Plumas County, CA
$530,000
Ventura Blvd’s Next Iconic Spot Awaits!
Sherman Oaks, CA
$395,000
Teri Craft
Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Division
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Craft Business Sales and Berkshire Hathaway, with its world-renowned reputation, offer stellar service, professional support & integrity in all business transactions, plus commercial real estate sales & leasing. With offices in Pasadena & Santa Barbara to serve you! We offer extensive experience in sales, marketing and real estate with more than 25 years of expertise in the restaurant, grocery, hospitality, property management, construction and the specialty food and beverage industries! We also offer business valuations and exceptional confidential marketing, nationwide as well as internationally. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Awesome Outdoor Living & Structures Business - Growth Potential
San Bernardino County, CA
$1,150,000
The Bar You've Always Wanted
Los Angeles, CA
$575,000
State of the Art Express Car Wash Business only
Lancaster, CA
$349,000
Budget Blinds Franchise
Riverside, CA
$250,000
Well established propular Liquor store
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Sushi restaurant - Huntington Beach *Potential*
Huntington Beach, CA
$180,000
8 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale
Rialto, CA
$1,600,000
Construction & Maintenance Business For Sale San Diego County
San Diego, CA
$259,000
Historic Riverfront Gem in Mountain Town, Restaurant Now for Sale
$3,500,000
Truckee, CA
Absentee Beer & Wine Market: Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA
$224,999
Smog Testing Shop For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$139,000
Highly Rated Party Rental Company (Listed for a 2026 sale)
Modesto, CA
$175,000
Convenience Store
San Bernardino, CA
$310,000
Profitable Car Dealership For Sale
Murrieta, CA
$300,000
Rare Adult Boutique, with no competitors for sale
Corona, CA
$80,000
Absentee Operated Indoor Playground for Sale - Rare Opportunity
Alameda County, CA
$850,000
Established French Pastries & Coffee Shop For Sale
Long Beach, CA
$125,000
Hospice Agency for Sale – Accredited, Licensed, and Medicare Certified
San Diego County, CA
$475,000
General mechanic shop.
Covina, CA
$248,000
12 FedEx P&D Routes- Los Angeles Metro
$1,249,000
California
Flooring Retail & Installation Business – 23+ Years
Palmdale, CA
$350,000
Remodeling Goldmine: Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Now Available
Fresno, CA
$260,000
Beautiful and Profitable Hair Salon with High Potential Growth!
San Jose, CA
$400,000
Established deli business (looks like new)
Alameda County, CA
$300,000
Wood Carving Business
Big Bear Lake, CA
$150,000
AAAHC Accredited Ambulatory Surgery Center
Encino, CA
$199,000
Long estab.outstanding location and atmosphere-41 lic. lots of parking
San Diego County, CA
$189,999
Established Flower Shop Specializing in Local Flowers
Los Angeles, CA
$750,000
Gregg Tobin
Gateway Business Sales
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Gateway Business Sales (GBS) team of professionals and advisors have over 75 years combined experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and have successfully closed 600 + transactions in a wide range of industries. GBS has secure affiliations with investment banking firms and business advisory groups, which broadens our offerings to include mergers, acquisitions, and related consulting services for privately held companies. GBS has intermediaries that serve businesses with an enterprise value from $1 million to $20 million and have advisors and team members with experience and a track record of selling companies valued above $20 million. Our performance and results show this is more than rhetoric, as 75% of our engagements come from referrals from satisfied clients, CPA’s, Attorney’s, Financial Advisors, and Investment Bankers. GBS will develop a customized sales and marketing strategy to drive optimal results. While each client and business may be unique, we utilize our resources and experience to create demand for your business.
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Turnkey 2-Unit Cheesesteak Restaurant – $1.6M Sales – SBA 20% Down
Sacramento, CA
$300,000
Turn Key restaurant for Sale
Sunnyvale, CA
$330,000
Turn Key Operating Restaurant + Liquor License Fire Sale PRICE IS FIRM
$249,000
San Mateo County, CA
Korean BBQ in Koreatown AYCE
Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
Pizza Store for Sale
Fort Bragg, CA
$450,000
Pho Restaurant
Huntington Beach, CA
$195,000
Successful and highly rated restaurant opportunity in prime Torrance
Torrance, CA
$300,000
Established Home Staging Business for Sale
Pacheco, CA
$99,000
A Full-Service Commercial Towing Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,950,000
Concrete & Asphalt Business for Sale
Stanton, CA
$1,900,000
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.
