Santa Monica, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica
Established Port Of Subs Franchise Sandwich Shop For Sale
Grass Valley, CA
Well Established Baskin Robbins in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Liquor Store with very high Lottery Income, San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo, CA
Award Wining Health Tech Startup with Patented Technology
Alameda County, CA
Quality Fresh Submarine Sandwich Franchise in Escondido
San Diego County, CA
Mattresses and Accessories - Independent Retailer
San Diego County, CA
Oakland, CA EA Practice for Sale
Alameda County, CA
Established Bar in the booming city of Hawthorne!
Hawthorne, CA
A Fantastic High End Liquor, Wine Bar, Sprits & Beer
San Jose, CA
Best area and huge kitchen
San Ramon, CA
23 Station Salon In Very Busy Shopping Center.
Contra Costa County, CA
***In Escrow***Profitable Design and Niche Manufacturer Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Grocery Store with Beer Wine Lic., Very high Lottery Comm. (Hayward)
Hayward, CA
Mediteranean and Gyros restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Residential HVAC Company near Sacramento, CA
California
Zaihua (Daniel) Hu, MBA, CEPA, CABB, IBBA
CURB
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Daniel Hu is a Los Angeles-based Business Broker, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Capital Strategy Advisor with 20+ years of experience in corporate strategy, M&A, cross-border business development, brand expansion, and capital planning. Daniel works with small to mid-sized business owners, entrepreneurs, buyers, and investors to support confidential business sales, acquisitions, exit planning, business valuation, financing coordination, and capital strategy. His work focuses on helping owners answer a critical question: should they grow, sell, recapitalize, acquire, or prepare for a future capital market opportunity? With an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business and an early background in industrial automation, Daniel brings a practical mix of operational, financial, and transaction experience. He previously led high-performing product and revenue teams at a publicly traded e-commerce company with more than $300M in annual revenue, launched consumer brands, and structured cross-border distribution partnerships. As a CEPA, Daniel helps business owners think beyond the transaction by aligning business value, personal goals, financial readiness, and market timing. For owners seeking an exit, he provides confidential business valuation, buyer screening, negotiation support, and transaction coordination. For owners seeking growth, he helps evaluate acquisition strategy, financing options, capital planning, and IPO readiness. Licensed in real estate and mortgage lending, Daniel provides integrated support for business transfers, commercial property considerations, and acquisition financing. His bilingual English/Chinese capabilities and strong ties in both U.S. and Chinese business communities make him a valuable partner for clients seeking local execution with global perspective. Crestory Capital focuses on business brokerage, exit planning, capital strategy, and IPO advisory for qualified companies.
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Turnkey Production Studio Business for Sale (long operating history)
San Francisco, CA
Established nail salon for sale in SF North beach
San Francisco, CA
Hair Loss Solutions, Wigs, and Hair Extensions , Great Value
Fresno County, CA
Independent Gas Station with Large Market Incl Beer & Wine License
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Adelanto, CA
Vending Machines & Locations Throughout San Diego.
San Diego, CA
Vending Machines & Locations Throughout Orange County.
Orange, CA
Vending Machines & Locations Throughout Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA
Bakery and Cafe for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
Preschool business for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
Long Beach Beer & Wine Bar for Sale!
Long Beach, CA
Super high volume asian distribution business for sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Name Brand Hamburger Franchise SBA Pre-Approved
Los Angeles County, CA
Food Manufacturer - Frozen Pizza & Burritos - Retirement Sale
California
Liquor & Conv. Store - Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
Destination Shop For Gems, Beads & Metaphysical Objects in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
Electronics Design Firm with Fortune 500 clients
Alameda County, CA
Coin Laundry & Coin Car Wash with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Motorcycle & Powersports Dealership-Real Estate Available Separately
California
Brentwood San Vicente Restaurant For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Flooring & Window Covering, Central Coast Wine Country
Paso Robles, CA
Medical Practice in Los Angeles – Well Established, Net $500K
Burbank, CA
Type 47 ABC License - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Turnkey Restaurant for Sale Suisun City!!! LOW RENT!!!
Suisun City, CA
High End Salon in San Diego County
Asset Sale
San Diego County, CA
Orthodontic / Pediatric Shell Practice (Assets+Lease) in 4S Commons
Asset Sale
San Diego, CA
Rest, 41,Asset Sale, Full Kitchen, Convert Ok.
Asset Sale
Long Beach, CA
Restaurant Open Fully Equipped
Asset Sale
Santa Monica, CA
Full Bar with Live Music & Dancing
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Carol Bennett
Business Team - San Carlos, CA
Serving San Mateo County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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Intimate Bar Opportunity in Glendale
Asset Sale
Glendale, CA
Pilates/Yoga Studio & Restaurant-Stand Alone, Gated Outdoor Rear Area
Asset Sale
Santa Monica, CA
Turn Key Restaurant Asset Sale
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Ai Red Team Assistant
Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
Rare Turnkey Nightlife Venue in Hollywood
Asset Sale
Hollywood, CA
Turnkey Kitchen 1,000 SF | Patio + Grease Trap
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
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.
