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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

Haik Bokhchalian

JohnHart Commercial

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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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

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

Medical Spa Burbank Ca
Asset Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Boutique Medical Spa in the heart of the entertainment capital, Burbank, CA. Established in 2005, Has a 3000 +/- customer list with credit card reciepts of 450,000 this year after moving to a new,...

$399,000

$399,000

AI Governance & Decision Intelligence SaaS Platform
Asset Sale

California

This acquisition-ready AI governance and decision intelligence platform offers the opportunity to acquire a developed B2B SaaS technology business with significant commercialization potential. The...

$115,000

$115,000

Prime Restaurant Opportunity - Low Rent!
Asset Sale

La Mesa, CA

TRANSFORM YOUR RESTAURANT DREAMS INTO REALITY with this exceptional turnkey Mexican restaurant opportunity in La Mesa's thriving market near Grossmont High School. YOUR PATH TO IMMEDIATE...

$85,000

$85,000

Seafood Restaurant Business for Sale. Great Opportunity!
Asset Sale

Sacramento, CA

Well-established seafood restaurant located on a busy, high-traffic street with easy freeway access. This approximately 2,700 SF restaurant has been serving the community since 2014 and offers an...

$99,000

$99,000

Stable Revenue Deli & Cafe | Residential Area Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Costa Mesa, CA

1. Highlights Summary *Business Type: Deli, Cafe, Quick Service, Fast Casual *Location: West Costa Mesa residential area, Orange County *Sales: Average monthly sales of approximately $58,779 based on...

$195,000

$195,000

Rare Turnkey Restaurant with Type 47 Liquor License in San Jose!
Asset Sale

San Jose, CA

Rare Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity with Type 47 Liquor License - San Jose, California This established restaurant asset presents a strategic acquisition opportunity in San Jose's competitive dining...

$250,000

$250,000

Restaurant asset sale opportunity with below market rent
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

RESTAURANT ASSET SALE OPPORTUNITY - CLAIREMONT MESA Rare asset sale opportunity featuring a fully equipped 2,400 square foot Chinese restaurant with exceptional lease terms in San Diego's vibrant...

$99,000

$99,000

Well-equipped restaurant near the Sports Arena
Asset Sale

San Diego County, CA

This established restaurant operation presents an exceptional opportunity in San Diego's dynamic food service market. The fully equipped facility encompasses approximately 1,150 square feet of...

$150,000

$150,000

Full-Service Mexican Restaurant/Cantina w/ Full Bar | South Coast Area
Asset Sale

Santa Ana, CA

Established Mexican restaurant and full-service cantina available in prime Santa Ana/South Coast Metro retail center. Asset sale includes all FF&E, full Type 47 ABC liquor license, and assignable...

$199,000

$199,000

BBQ Duct Restaurant with Beer and Wine License
Asset Sale

Torrance, CA

Size: approximately 1,700 SF Rent: $11,000, NN Included  Great opportunity to own a BBQ table restaurant with a beer and wine license. The site offers ample parking and a corner location within a...

$280,000

$280,000

Turn Key automotive and Body Shop for Lease. fully equipped
Asset Sale

Fullerton, CA

Looking to launch or expand your automotive business immediately? Skip the months of city bureaucracy, construction delays, and permitting headaches. This fully built-out, highly functional shop is...

$75,000

$75,000

Riverside County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Riverside County, CA

Riverside 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...

$63,000

$63,000

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

San Mateo County, CA

San Mateo County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $84,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - $8,000 Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee...

$84,000

$84,000

Alameda County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Alameda County, CA

Alameda County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $32,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - $8,000 Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee This...

$32,000

$32,000

Sacramento County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Sacramento 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

Rare 12 Beds Congregate Facility for sale
Asset Sale

Quartz Hill, CA

RARE 12-BED CONGREGATE CARE FACILITY ASSET SALE Exceptional opportunity to acquire a licensed 12-bed congregate care facility in Quartz Hill, California, serving the Los Angeles County market....

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Established HVAC Brand with Strong Digital Presence
Asset Sale

Sherman Oaks, CA

ESTABLISHED HVAC ASSET ACQUISITION OPPORTUNITY This asset sale presents a strategic acquisition opportunity for qualified HVAC contractors seeking immediate market entry or expansion in Southern...

$149,000

$149,000

Asset Sale Asian Fusion BBQ with Poke
Asset Sale

Diamond Bar, CA

MONTHLY GROSS: $22,000 MONTHLY RENT: $5,300 STORE SIZE: 1,656 SQFT. SEATING CAPACITY: 31 OPEN HOURS: 11AM- 7 PM MON~ SAT. 11 AM~ 7 PM SUN. EMPLOYEES: 3 FT, 1 PT. WAGE: $4,500/MO. REASON FOR SELLING:...

$135,000

$135,000

Excellent restaurant opportunity in Millbrae off Broadway
Asset Sale

Millbrae, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully built-out restaurant in a prime Millbrae location on Broadway near El Camino Real. Property Highlights: 📍 Prime Millbrae location 📐 Approx. 2,000–2,400 SF 🔥...

$298,000

$298,000

Tim Gunsten

The Exit Company

Serving San Diego County, CA

The Exit Company is a business brokerage firm dedicated to helping small and middle-market business owners sell on their terms. We specialize in businesses with annual revenues between $1 million and $25 million — the segment where owners deserve institutional-quality representation but too often don't get it. Founded by entrepreneurs who have sat on the seller's side of the table, we built The Exit Company to be the firm we wished we'd had during our own exits. We know what it feels like to hand over something you've built. That perspective drives everything we do, from valuation through closing. We focus on the sale of your business so you can focus on what comes next. Our process is built around three principles: integrity, communication, and efficiency. You'll always know where your deal stands. We move quickly without cutting corners. And we protect the terms that matter most to you - not just the headline price. Whether you're ready to go to market today or planning an exit five years from now, we partner with you at every stage: opinion of value, exit preparation, confidential marketing, buyer qualification, negotiations, due diligence, and closing. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California. Serving sellers nationwide.

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Top 5 Business Rate 2025 Auto Repair & Tire Shop For Sale
Asset Sale

Yuba City, CA

Take advantage of the opportunity to own one of Yuba City's most trusted automotive repair businesses. Recognized as a Top 5 Rated Auto Repair Shop in 2025, this well-established shop has built a...

$99,000

$99,000

Six-Figure Window Tint Business – Established Brand & Repeat Custo
Asset Sale

Escondido, CA

Established Window Tint Business for Sale – Turnkey Opportunity Well-established automotive window tint shop serving North County San Diego since 2019. The business has built a strong reputation for...

$280,000

$280,000

Fully Equipped Restaurant Asset Sale in Prime North Clovis Location
Asset Sale

Clovis, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire the furniture, fixtures, equipment, and leasehold improvements of a fully equipped restaurant located in a highly desirable North Clovis retail corridor. The...

$79,000

$79,000

Restaurant for Sale in Marin
Asset Sale

Fairfax, CA

Presenting a neighborhood favorite serving brunch/dinner in Marin. This established landmark has a 30 year history as a bakery. It boasts an intimate bar and a Type 41 Beer & Wine License, full...

$375,000

$375,000

Asset sale for Very good Shopping Center and nice fixtures
Asset Sale

Chino, CA

Surrounded by Very busy shopping Center and many traffic, Busy location with excellent visibility and repeat customers All equipment included, including Walking cooler and other updated machines. You...

$120,000

$120,000

Turnkey Opportunity Gelato Manufacturer - 177 + Accounts
Asset Sale

San Diego County, CA

A profitable, turnkey Italian gelato-on-a-stick manufacturing business offered as a clean asset sale. The company operates a fully built-out, licensed production facility and currently supplies over...

$395,000

$395,000

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.