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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

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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...

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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

Joel Higginbotham

Business Team Group

Serving Placer 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.

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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

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

Online - BeautySpecials.com
Asset Sale

Irvine, CA

Make offer : www.BeautySpecials.com : Only the Domain name is for sale . MAKE OFFER Operate from anywhere. Included in above price is also : BeautySpecials.org BeautySpecials.info BeautySpecials.net...

$3,000

$3,000

Operating Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt-Sale Pending -In ESCROW
Asset Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Operating Turnkey Menchie’s Location – offered as an Asset Sale – $69,000 - Sale Pending In ESCROW. Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully built-out operating Menchie’s self-serve frozen yogurt...

$69,000

$69,000

Turnkey restaurant & boba shop asset sale
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

TURNKEY RESTAURANT AND BOBA SHOP ASSET SALE This fully equipped commercial space presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity for immediate restaurant and boba shop operations in San Diego's premier...

$250,000

$250,000

Dessert and Snack Churritos and Ice cream
Asset Sale

South Gate, CA

ASSET SALE OPPORTUNITY - Mexican-Inspired Dessert & Snack Concept This asset sale presents an established dessert and snack operation specializing in Mexican-inspired treats and street food offerings....

$295,000

$295,000

Sonoma County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Sonoma County, CA

Sonoma County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $200,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - 10% Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee This...

$200,000

$200,000

Contra Costa County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

Contra Costa County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $27,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - $8,000 Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee...

$27,000

$27,000

El Dorado County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

El Dorado County, CA

El Dorado County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $200,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - 10% Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee This...

$200,000

$200,000

Fresno County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Fresno County, CA

Fresno County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $27,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - $8,000 Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee This...

$27,000

$27,000

Marin County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Marin County, CA

Marin County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $120,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - 10% Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee This...

$120,000

$120,000

Mendocino County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Mendocino County, CA

Mendocino County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $95,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - 10% Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee This...

$95,000

$95,000

San Joaquin County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

San Joaquin County, CA

San Joaquin County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $25,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - $8,000 Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee...

$25,000

$25,000

Napa County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Napa County, CA

Napa County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $170,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - 10% Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee This...

$170,000

$170,000

Placer County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Placer County, CA

Placer County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $170,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - 10% Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee This...

$170,000

$170,000

Rachael Yun

California Bridge Realty

Serving Orange County, CA

As a Real Estate Professional team, CalBridge team recognizes and values trust in their client's place as a Buyer , Seller and investor. CalBridge strive to do their very best every day to exceed their client's expectations. CalBridge team's sales consistently go up in the plethora of multifaceted real estate translations including Commercial, New Construction Sales, Residential re-sale, Real Estate Investment, Property Management, and The First Time Home Buyer. Additionally, CalBridge property management department will give their best service in the area which includes finding and qualifying tenants in a short period of time and managing smoothly without any problems.

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Stanislaus County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Stanislaus County, CA

Stanislaus County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $25,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - $8,000 Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee...

$25,000

$25,000

Solano County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Solano County, CA

Solano County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $38,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - $8,000 Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee This...

$38,000

$38,000

San Luis Obispo County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

San Luis Obispo County, CA

San Luis Obispo County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $300,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - 10% Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow...

$300,000

$300,000

Santa Barbara County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Santa Barbara County, CA

Santa Barbara County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $335,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - 10% Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee...

$335,000

$335,000

Ventura County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Ventura County, CA

Ventura County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $63,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - $8,000 Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee This...

$63,000

$63,000

Monterey County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Monterey County, CA

Monterey County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $170,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - 10% Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee This...

$170,000

$170,000

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.