California

Businesses For Sale in California

Showing 1,500+ results sorted by
Local Info
Over 4000 square-foot, AAA location in Venice, close to the beach.
Asset Sale

Venice, CA

Parking in the structure. Full liquor license and furniture, fixtures, and equipment available for purchase. Please email Agents...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Turnkey MedSpa Asset Sale_Fully Equipped & Operational
Asset Sale

San Diego County, CA

Turnkey MedSpa Opportunity – Beautifully Designed, Fully Equipped, and Ready to Operate Skip the time, expense, and uncertainty of building a medspa from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to...

$100,000

$100,000

Santa Monica Main Street Asset Sale, includes Beer Wine, lease, Patios
Asset Sale

Santa Monica, CA

Been in business for 8 years. Back on the market. Fell out of escrow and price significantly reduced. Had a good run and time to sell the Assets. Please inquire with agent. 310-663-1784...

$99,000

$99,000

Premium Matcha & Specialty Café for Sale – Strong Sales Growth
Asset Sale

Murrieta, CA

Established in 2016, this premium café specializes in Japanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha, specialty coffee, and creative tea blends. Popular menu items include Honey Lavender Latte, Blueberry Matcha,...

$189,000

$189,000

High-Rated South LA Laundromat | Prime Location with Value-Add Growth
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

HS Listing ID-72842 50 machines roughly 10-11 years old 95% self service revenue with growth potential for fluff and fold No Vending machines 1,400 square foot store with 13 years left on lease Highly...

$200,000

$200,000

Cafe and Bakery in Santa Cruz County
Asset Sale

Santa Cruz County, CA

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully equipped bakery/cafe in a quaint location in Santa Cruz county. The business represents an asset sale. An efficient operation with premium...

$149,000

$149,000

Mixed-use Property Occupied by a Café for Sale - $975,000.00
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

5371 Alhambra Ave, Los Angeles, CA, is a mixed-use property occupied by a café in the front commercial portion of the building and a residential tenant in the rear residential unit, providing existing...

$975,000

$975,000

Auto body and paint shop.
Asset Sale

Azusa, CA

This well-established body shop business is in a free-standing building on a major boulevard with easy freeway access. The bldg. size is 2,925 Sf, lot size is 5,050SF, and rent is $5,500/mo. Property...

$60,000

$60,000

California Pharmacy
Asset Sale

San Bernardino County, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire an established California retail pharmacy with clean licenses and valuable payer contracts, including Medi-Cal. The pharmacy provides a diversified range of services...

$995,000

$995,000

Sushi Restaurant- Huntington Park
Asset Sale

Huntington Beach, CA

Great opportunity to take over an established sushi restaurant with excellent potential for growth. The restaurant offers a great setup and is ready for the right operator. Plenty of opportunity to...

$180,000

$180,000

Cafe - Koreatown *Asset*
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Great opportunity to take over a spacious café in a prime location with excellent visibility. The space offers a great setup with plenty of potential for growth. Continue with the existing concept or...

$280,000

$280,000

Coffee Bean - Santa Monica *Asset*
Asset Sale

Santa Monica, CA

Selling due to health reasons. Established for 2 years with strong potential for absentee ownership. Located inside a medical building with a great setup and built-in customer base. Monthly Sale: 40k...

$330,000

$330,000

Fully Equipped Pizza Delivery - Formerly Papa John's - Rebranded
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

2nd Generation Pizza Restaurant Asset Sale located in Los Angeles, California. The restaurant is currently operating as Pizza Method following the conclusion of its former Papa John’s franchise...

$99,000

$99,000

Restaurant Asset Sale with Hood & Grease Trap
Asset Sale

Santa Ana, CA

**2nd Generation Restaurant Asset Sale in a Santa Ana Shopping Center** This is a 2nd Generation Restaurant Asset Sale opportunity consisting of approximately 1,400 SF, located in a high-traffic...

$90,000

$90,000

Chinese BBQ and Dim sum restaurant for sale in Petaluma
Asset Sale

Petaluma, CA

Established Chinese Restaurant Asset Sale - Prime Petaluma Location This comprehensive asset sale presents a fully equipped Chinese BBQ and dim sum restaurant facility strategically located in...

$280,000

$280,000

Food Court Restaurant Asset Sale in a Prime Shopping Center
Asset Sale

Newport Beach, CA

This is an **Asset Sale** opportunity for a restaurant located in the food court of a large premium shopping center in Newport Beach. This is not a sale of the existing brand or business. The new...

$90,000

$90,000

Rick Rayl, CBB, CBI

Transworld Business Advisors Coachella Valley

Serving Riverside County, CA

When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisorson three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development. The History Of Transworld Business Advisors Established in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors was originally founded in South Florida by Don (a 30 year IBM executive) and his wife Bonnie Parrish. It quickly grew to the largest business brokerage in the U.S. Although the company was thriving, CEO Andrew Cagnetta envisioned even more growth. It wasn’t long before United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus and Cagnetta teamed up to form a partnership and offer Transworld Business Advisors as a franchise. With over 25 years in franchising, Ray provided the leadership under United Franchise Group, which is home to award winning franchises such as Signarama, Fully Promoted (formally EmbroidMe), Experimac, SuperGreen Solutions, VentureX, and Jon Smith Subs. Andy provided the business brokerage industry experience. Their symbiotic relationship helped grow the Transworld franchise into more than 100 franchisees around the world. Transworld Business Advisors is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our state of the art training facility has helped thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dream of business ownership. Transworld Business Advisors Today For over thirty-five years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life. With our comprehensive training programs, full marketing support, and local field support, you won’t have to start from scratch. Our trained experts and mentors will help you every step of the way. Awards And Recognition Logos of Awards Transworld Business Advisors has been awarded several accolades including: Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 2014 and their special categories for top home-based and fastest growing franchise systems Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Growing Franchise Franchise Times 200 Transworld Allegiances International Business Brokers Association, Inc. International Franchise Association

Contact Me >

Contact me
Turnkey restaurant for sale in SF off Monterey blvd
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

Turnkey restaurant opportunity located at Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94127. The space is approximately 2,166 square feet, based on public property records, and features a fully equipped...

$110,000

$110,000

Asian restaurant for sale in Downtown San Leandro
Asset Sale

San Leandro, CA

Restaurant Business for Sale – San Leandro (Exact business details will be provided after a signed NDA.) Restaurant business located in a plaza near Downtown San Leandro with convenient customer...

$130,000

$130,000

beautifully designed and fully equiped restaurant in SF mission
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

Imagine walking into your own beautifully designed restaurant in one of San Francisco's most vibrant neighborhoods. This fully equipped establishment sits right on 24th Street in the heart of the...

$148,000

$148,000

Complete built out food court space
Asset Sale

Irvine, CA

Complete built out 1163 sqft food court space in the busiest shopping center in Irvine. Ready to establish new business....

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Type 47 or Type 48 On-Sale Liquor License for sale in Sonoma County
Asset Sale

Santa Rosa, CA

This is a full liquor license that can be issued to either bars or restaurants in Sonoma County (see below for further descriptions of the two licenses). Price is $200,000 net to Seller, so the Buyer...

$200,000

$200,000

Turnkey Kabob Shop Asset Sale – North San Diego County
Asset Sale

San Diego County, CA

Kabob Shop Asset Sale – North San Diego County Turnkey kabob shop available for sale in a prime North San Diego County shopping center! * In business for 1 year * Brand-new buildout with new equipment...

$170,000

$170,000

Beautiful Spa in Ojai
Asset Sale

Ojai, CA

TURN-KEY SPA ASSET SALE - PRIME OJAI LOCATION Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully licensed, beautifully designed spa facility in Ojai's prestigious wellness market. This asset sale includes all...

$139,000

$139,000

Asset Sale - Turn-key asset sale ready for a new owner
Asset Sale

Santa Clara County, CA

This comprehensive asset sale presents a fully equipped, modern fast-casual restaurant facility strategically positioned within a high-visibility retail plaza. The turnkey operation encompasses all...

$250,000

$250,000

Discount Store for Sale – Low Rent, Flexible Use
Asset Sale

Long Beach, CA

The store currently sells affordable merchandise, including low-priced clothing, T-shirts, shorts, household goods, laundry detergent, and other everyday items. Its primary customers are local...

$35,000

$35,000

Turnkey Dessert Space - Bring your own Concept – Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Tracy, CA

Turnkey Dessert/Café Space – Asset Sale in Prime Tracy Downtown Location This professionally designed commercial space presents an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs to enter the food service...

$98,000

$98,000

$620,000 Revenue Property/ Casualty Agency
Asset Sale

California

Established Property and Casualty Insurance Agency - Asset Sale This well-established insurance agency in Fresno County, California presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity with strong...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Incidental food use includes mezzanine. Parking available in the back.
Asset Sale

Santa Monica, CA

Vegan Cafe available. Can convert to another concept. Non-hooded. 1358 ft.² $5.35 square foot and the triple nets are $.75 a square foot...

$1

$1

Downtown Santa Monica approximately 3500 ft.² two level restaurant
Asset Sale

Santa Monica, CA

1432 4th St. close to the promenade, parking structures and everything Santa Monica. Was a successful American pub Base rent $10,500 and triple net $.50 square-foot...

$1

$1

Great Opportunity with Coin laundry & Low Rent
Asset Sale

Torrance, CA

Coin laundry and water store business for sale. A great business for a first-time buyer or investor. Low monthly rent $3,500 Size is 1,800 SF Laundry + water store income You Can have long Lease...

$270,000

$270,000

Restaurant Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Murrieta, CA

Turnkey Fast-Casual Restaurant Asset Sale — Fully Equipped & Ready to Operate. This is a beautifully designed 4-year-old fast-casual restaurant set up for take-out. Located in Sierra Vista Plaza near...

$225,000

$225,000

Rare Turnkey Restaurant on Prime Sawtelle Blvd – Nearly New Build-Out
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

TURNKEY RESTAURANT FOR SALE IN SAWTELLE Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully designed, nearly new restaurant on Sawtelle Boulevard. HIGHLIGHTS • Prime location with excellent visibility •...

$430,000

$430,000

Ocean Front Walk Boardwalk, Venice
Asset Sale

Venice, CA

Venice Beach Boardwalk on Ocean Front Walk Patio...

$1

$1

Cafe and retail spaces available
Asset Sale

Venice, CA

Outgoing business and spaces available. Please email agent...

$1

$1

A+ Freeway‑Visible Restaurant Asset in Premier Camarillo Trade Area
Asset Sale

Camarillo, CA

Offered at $1,800,000 with a build-out cost of over $3.5 Million A rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, fully approved, high‑capacity restaurant asset in one of Camarillo’s strongest shopping...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Excellent with Nice clean Restaurant
Asset Sale

Chino, CA

1). gross sales is $125,000 to $30,000 a Month 2). Monthly rents $ 5,900 Including NNN 3). Lease 2032 4). size is approx. SF 1,100 SQ 5).7-day business, hours are from 11 am to 6.30 pm Monday thru...

$90,000

$90,000

Brentwood San Vicente Restaurant For Sale
Asset Sale

Barrington, CA

Premises: 2000' + Patio Monthly Rent: $9500 per month Parking: Public & Valet Parking Lease Term: 5 yrs. + 5 yr. option to renew ABC License: Beer and Wine Price: $395,000 - All Cash upon close of...

$395,000

$395,000

Restaurant Bar Space Santa Monica Fully Equipped Kitchen
Asset Sale

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica Wilshire Boulevard Ideal for Restaurant Bar and Reception, 5,474 Square Feet. $3.00 per square foot per month, NNN [ estimated to be $1.57 per square foot per month....

$1

$1

Dental Practice Asset Sale: Skip Build-Out Costs in 2nd Gen Space
Asset Sale

San Jose, CA

***DENTAL PRACTICE ASSET SALE - LOW RENT*** Skip the crushing expenses and 6-to-12-month construction delays of a raw build-out. This is a pure asset sale of a beautifully built-out, 2nd-generation...

$99,900

$99,900

Fully Equipped Pizzeria ASSET SALE
Asset Sale

Alameda County, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped pizzeria in Oakland. Seller is retiring and offering the restaurant as an asset sale. The space is already set up for pizza production, takeout, and...

$80,000

$80,000

Iconic San Diego Food Truck, 20+ Year Favorite
Asset Sale

San Diego County, CA

Established Mexican food truck located in Chula Vista. The Business has been operating for more than 20 years and has become a recognizable San Diego favorite, specializing in authentic Tortas...

$50,000

$50,000

Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in Prime San Carlos Location
Asset Sale

San Carlos, CA

Strategic acquisition opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, turnkey restaurant space located on a highly visible commercial corridor in San Carlos (San Mateo County). Featuring an efficient layout...

$200,000

$200,000

High-Visibility Retail Space with Food Use Potential in San Jose
Asset Sale

San Jose, CA

Property Details: Price: $168,888 Size: 1,025 Sq. Ft. Base Rent: $4,498.01 / mo NNN / CAM: $1,168.50 / mo Property Overview: An exceptional opportunity to acquire a prime commercial retail space in a...

$168,888

$168,888

$250K Modern QSR Build-Out • Efficient 926-SF • Lease Through 2034 •
Asset Sale

Orange County, CA

$250K Modern QSR Build-Out • Efficient 926-SF • Lease Through 2034 • Asset Sale • Ready for Your Concept! RRC#5364 Asking Price: $99,000 Location: Orange County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual...

$99,000

$99,000

Kenny Liu

Realest Group

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Realest is a privately held and minority owned, real estate services and investment firm focused on creating and optimizing the value of real estate through the confluence of innovation, cultures, experiences, industries, and communities. Our clients and our projects not only shape culture, but form an evergreen portfolio of experience-driven residential, retail, hospitality, office, leisure and entertainment assets in emerging growth markets. Based in Los Angeles, Realest capitalizes on its proximity to the apex of entertainment, digital media, and innovative dining. With our diverse expertise and close ties to leaders in the real estate, fashion, culinary, music, and entertainment industries, Realest is uniquely positioned to develop a portfolio of experiential brands at the cross-section of multiple sectors. Together, our work has drawn over ten billion impressions and counting. As commercial real estate is upended by emerging technologies, e-commerce, a flattened competitive landscape, and the recent global pandemic, we believe the best way to predict the unknown future is to invent it, creating our own reality. Then, diligently stewarding its course. This is how we ensure our capital investors and long-term brand partners are able to secure, stabilize, and maximize their investments in our institutional-grade projects throughout specific growth markets.

Contact Me >

Contact me
Turnkey 6-Bed RCFE with Owner’s Residence in Prime Temecula
Asset Sale

Temecula, CA

Fully licensed 6-resident facility in an exquisite 4,000+ sq. ft. home. Ideal for an owner-operator seeking to live on-site while reducing payroll overhead and owner living expenses. Residents space...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Drive-Thru Coffee Franchise for Sale in Orange County
Asset Sale

Orange County, CA

Rare turnkey opportunity to acquire a newly opened drive-thru specialty coffee franchise in a strong Orange County trade area with approximately $4,700 net rent. This desirable drive-thru location...

$349,000

$349,000

Restaurant Start Cooking Fast
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Open, Restaurant Asset Sale, Fully Equipped and Permitted. Start Cooking Fast Located: 1777 Westwood Blvd. Northwest corner of Westwood and Santa Monica Boulevards. (100,000 cars/day traffic count)....

$135,000

$135,000

Electrical Contractor Business - Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Visalia, CA

This company spans almost 5 decades through California's Central Valley and is located in Visalia, CA. Their reputation boasts of high quality commercial electrical construction. Some of their...

$515,000

$515,000

Newly renovated saloon, Barber shop or Dog Grooming
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

ASSET SALE - Newly Renovated Salon Space in Los Angeles This turnkey salon asset sale offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a completely renovated space in Los Angeles, California. Perfect for...

$15,000

$15,000

Turnkey Bakery, Coffee Shop or New Concept (E2 Visa Opportunity)
Asset Sale

Carlsbad, CA

This is a fully fitted bakery or coffee shop located on Roosevelt Street in the heart of Carlsbad Village — a walkable, high-footfall coastal neighbourhood minutes from the beach, the Coaster station,...

$59,000

$59,000

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

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.