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Asian Grocery Store with Beer Wine Lic (San Francisco)
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

Asian grocery supermarket with Beer & Wine Lic included inventory for sale in a prime san francisco retail and Deli, Full size kitchen Huge upside potential. Made meals, catering services, the future...

$220,000

$220,000

Turnkey E-Commerce Fine China Retailer in Orange County
Asset Sale

Tustin, CA

Relocatable anywhere, this established e-commerce asset is currently staged in Orange County. Rooted in a thriving commercial retail corridor for decades, the enterprise seamlessly transitioned...

$170,000

$170,000

Santa Barbara State Street Restaurant For Lease
Asset Sale

Santa Barbara, CA

SANTA BARBARA PASEO NUEVO RESTAURANT FOR LEASE Premises: 766’ + patio New Lease Terms: $8.00 + nets Parking: Public parking ABC License: Beer and Wine Condition: EQUIPPED PLUS $50,000 LANDLORD T. I....

$100,000

$100,000

Melrose Hollywood Free Standing Restaurant for Lease
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

MELROSE HOLLYWOOD FREE-STANDING RESTAURANT FOR LEASE Premises: 3100' plus Large Outdoor patio Monthly Rent: $4.00 + .70 nnn Parking: Exclusive Lease Term: New Lease ABC License: B & W Comments: First...

$150,000

$150,000

Turn key storefront business
Asset Sale

San Ramon, CA

Turn-Key Commercial Space in High-Traffic San Ramon Plaza This asset sale presents a fully renovated retail storefront in a prime San Ramon location with exceptional visibility and traffic flow. The...

$25,000

$25,000

Rare Restaurant in Los Feliz
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

We are excited to present the rare opportunity to acquire a second-generation restaurant space at 2064 Hillhurst Ave, located in the heart of Los Feliz, one of Los Angeles’ most desirable and...

$250,000

$250,000

Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Fully Equipped & Ready to
Asset Sale

Fresno, CA

Turnkey Restaurant Asset Sale - Prime Fresno Location This fully equipped restaurant asset sale presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a complete restaurant setup in a high-traffic shopping...

$75,000

$75,000

Eastvale Turnkey Pastry/Bake Shop
Asset Sale

Eastvale, CA

Premises: ~ 1,152 SF Current Base Rent: ~$5,200 Estimated NNN: ~$920 Lease Expiration: October 2031 Existing Type I Hood Grease Interceptor Existing FF&E Included Suitable for bakery, pastry, dessert,...

$250,000

$250,000

120M+Annual Sales StateHouse Holdings For Sale #1566
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

This is being sold by way of court ordered receivership and is subject to court confirmation. All assets sold from the Receivership Estate are done so free and clear of all liens. This includes all...

$100,000,000

$100,000,000

Large Asset Sale - Second Generation Restaurant
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

***PRICED TO SELL! - AMBIENT DINING DECOR*** This is an Asset Sale of a 2nd Generation Restaurant. Skip the buildout costs by saving on this asset sale. Located in the Richmond District in San...

$275,000

$275,000

Prime Location Koreatown Cafe
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Business Asset Sale! Coffee & Dessert Shop in Koreatown While there is no interior build-out, the space has been cleanly painted throughout, including up to the ceiling, allowing a new tenant to move...

$45,000

$45,000

Asset Sale Laundromat
Asset Sale

Lynwood, CA

Asset Sale store fully equipped commercial driven washers and dryers. This store has plenty of growth for someone whom can develop and nurture the business to make it profitable. Here is your chance...

$100,000

$100,000

Bridal Shop - Relocatable - Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Shasta County, CA

Complete inventory of Bridal Shop for sale at cost to be relocated to your present retail space or to your own new start-up bridal business. Currently this retail business is conducted from the...

$89,579

$89,579

Fully Equipped LA Facility Instant Cultivation Startup
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

642 Lights! Los Angeles Cannabis Cultivation Grow Facility! Fully Built Out, Start Growing Immediately! (Los Angeles, CA) #1905 Seize a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, turnkey cannabis...

$899,000

$899,000

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

San Jose, CA

Santa Clara 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 Francisco County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $116,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - 10% Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee...

$116,000

$116,000

Sands Investment Group

Sands Investment Group

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Sands Investment Group specializes in the buying and selling of investment properties for private institutions and investors nationwide. Our brokers are experts in their product type, from restaurants to retail and everything in between. Our company of distinguished experts in all aspects of investment properties bring a proven track record to the table with over 4,800+ transactions in 48 states and $9.2 Billion in commercial real estate transactions—and counting.

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

San Diego, CA

San Diego County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $115,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - 10% Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee This...

$115,000

$115,000

Orange County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Anaheim, CA

Orange County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $85,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - 10% Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee This...

$85,000

$85,000

Turnkey dessert/cafe shop in a great location
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

Turnkey restaurant opportunity in San Francisco's Outer Sunset! This is an asset sale only — no financials. This space is a fully built-out, health department–approved cafe space ready for your own...

$60,000

$60,000

Dental Offices Medical Use West LA
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Dental Offices in a Building Zoned, Medical Use, West LA. Available inside a Beautiful Building. The Second Floor has Multiple room Dental Office. Each room is supplied with air and water lines. Rent...

$12,000

$12,000

Restaurant Opportunity, Mission District
Asset Sale

San Francisco County, CA

Restaurant Opportunity, Mission District RRC#5343 Asking Price: $110,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: $401,773 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $7500 Listing...

$110,000

$110,000

For Sale: Domain and website with a good reputation for over 30 years
Asset Sale

Redwood City, CA

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to acquire an established mental health brand with a highly respected counseling service that operated successfully for over 31 years. While the physical...

$15,000

$15,000

Boba Tea Shop For Sale in Lake Forest, CA Orange County Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Lake Forest, CA

Overview Turnkey opportunity! This beautifully designed boba tea shop comes fully equipped with high-end machinery, fixtures, and a loyal customer base. Buyers can seamlessly launch their own brand...

$125,000

$125,000

Fully Fixturized Boba Tea Cafe Asset Sale
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

Located in the desirable Scripps Ranch/Miramar submarket, this turnkey boba tea café asset sale offers an excellent opportunity to take over a fully built-out, second-generation café. The space...

$150,000

$150,000

Water vending machines
Asset Sale

San Diego County, CA

35 Water Vending Machines – (Oceanside, CA) Up to $2K+/month per unit All 35 for $300k (Valued at $525K) Oceanside, CA Buyer must pick up Sold as full package only First come, first served. Perfect...

$300,000

$300,000

Restaurant Asset Sale in Pasadena
Asset Sale

Pasadena, CA

RESTAURANT ASSET SALE OPPORTUNITY - PASADENA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY This asset sale presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully equipped restaurant facility located on a major thoroughfare in...

$50,000

$50,000

Restaurant Asset Sale in Pasadena
Asset Sale

Pasadena, CA

RESTAURANT ASSET SALE OPPORTUNITY - PASADENA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY This asset sale presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully equipped restaurant facility located on a major thoroughfare in...

$50,000

$50,000

California Hospice License For Sale – 7 Approved Counties
Asset Sale

Orange County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire an active California hospice agency license in the growing healthcare sector. This asset sale presents a turnkey entry into the hospice care industry with an established...

$200,000

$200,000

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

Lash and Makeup School and Salon
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

Exciting Opportunity: Established Lash & Makeup School with Rental Beds or Employment Options Step into a rare and lucrative opportunity to own a thriving Lash and Makeup School, offering both rental...

$24,000

$24,000

Turn-key 6-Bed Orange County RTC & Detox Facility
Asset Sale

Fountain Valley, CA

Jordan Gootkin of Peak Commercial Inc. is pleased to present this opportunity to acquire a highly rated, turn-key, fully licensed and Joint Commission accredited behavioral health business in Orange...

$250,000

$250,000

Established Bakery & Cafe in Eagle Rock
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Urbanlime presents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully built-out second-generation bakery and café in the heart of Eagle Rock. Surrounded by popular restaurants, boutiques, and...

$275,000

$275,000

Type 47 License Bar/Restaurant - Asset Sale - Northern California
Asset Sale

Shasta County, CA

Asset Sale including valuable Type 47 liquor license (On -Sale General Eating Place) and complete kitchen, bar, furnishings, equipment in Old West themed leasehold. Excellent location in busy...

$171,000

$171,000

Asset Sale Sandwich Shop with Great Potential
Asset Sale

Irvine, CA

MONTHLY RENT: $6,130 + $2,199 NNN. LEASE TERMS: 2. STORE SIZE: 1,000 SQFT. SEATING CAPACITY: 14 INSIDE, 14 PATIO. OWNER ABSENTEE RUN. 6 DAYS OPERATION,CLOSED SUNDAY. CURRENTLY SERVE SANDWICH. LOCATED...

$99,000

$99,000

Impeccably Designed North Park Restaurant For Sale
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

Deckman’s North Park represents a tremendous opportunity to join the hottest restaurant / bar market in San Diego County. Take advantage of this seven-figure renovation that was finished just 2 years...

$475,000

$475,000

Coin Laundry Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

South LA Coin Laundry for Sale *Business Size: 2,700 SF *Monthly Rent: $6,275 Base Rent + $700 CAM (Total: $6,975) *Annual Rent Increase: 4% *Lease: The current lease expires in October 2026. The...

$225,000

$225,000

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

Fully built-out salon: 30+ hair stations (San Fernando Valley)
Asset Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

We have a fully built-out, turn-key salon opportunity available. There are 30+ hair stations, shampoo bowls, a color bar, a waiting area, retail shelves, a break room, a reception desk, etc. All in...

$20,000

$20,000

Asset sale only- Fully built out restaurant for sale in santa clara
Asset Sale

Santa Clara, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out restaurant in a highly desirable Santa Clara location. Property Highlights Over 3,000 SF Type 1 Hood Installed Walk-In Cooler Walk-In Freezer Spacious...

$700,000

$700,000

Established Laundromat
Asset Sale

Lomita, CA

Established Laundromat Asset Sale - Lomita, California Turnkey laundromat asset opportunity in prime Lomita location within Los Angeles County. This 1,200 square foot facility is strategically...

$150,000

$150,000

"SF Bar & Night Club" Turn-key w/Full Liquor License, Prime Location!
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Turnkey two-level hospitality venue available for asset acquisition in San Francisco's high-traffic Polk Street corridor. This fully operational establishment features dual bar...

$230,000

$230,000

Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of Foster City
Asset Sale

Foster City, CA

Position your restaurant in the heart of Foster City's thriving mixed-use Foster Square development. This ±2,366 SF second-generation restaurant is fully equipped with an existing commercial hood,...

$350,000

$350,000

Turn-Key Halal Restaurant for Sale – Victoria Gardens Food Hall – Ranc
Asset Sale

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Turn-key halal restaurant located in the highly desirable Victoria Gardens food hall in Rancho Cucamonga. This is a great opportunity for an owner-operator or investor looking to step into an...

$49,000

$49,000

Turn Key Restaurant - Bar for Lease
Asset Sale

Sherman Oaks, CA

Premises: 3700' + Patio Monthly Rent: $3.25 psf + .45 nets Parking: Public & Valet Parking Lease Term: New Lease ABC License: 2 am Liquor License - approved CUP Premises: 1800' + Patio Monthly Rent:...

$195,000

$195,000

Simon Hong

SM Realty & Investment, Inc.

Serving Riverside County, CA

16 years of experience in the commercial field as a Real Estate Broker

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Carlsbad Village Store For Sale
Asset Sale

Carlsbad, CA

Asset Sale: Carlsbad Village Retail Space and Inventory This asset sale opportunity features a fully equipped 1,337 square foot retail storefront in the prime Village Faire Shopping Area of Carlsbad,...

$30,000

$30,000

Turnkey Vape Shop in Prime Inland Empire with Inventory Included
Asset Sale

San Bernardino County, CA

Fantastic opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, turnkey smoke and vape shop in a prime, high-visibility retail corridor of Ontario, CA. This is an asset sale, perfect for an existing operator...

$140,000

$140,000

Specialized European Auto Repair Center - Loyal Client Base in Orange
Asset Sale

Orange County, CA

This premier automotive performance and service center specializes in high-end European vehicles, with an exclusive focus on bumper-to-bumper Porsche repair, maintenance, and performance tuning. The...

$200,000

$200,000

Type 21 ABC License - Ventura
Asset Sale

Ventura, CA

Type 21 – Off-Sale General. Approved for use in Ventura County, Census Tract 28....

$65,000

$65,000

"San Carlos Downtown" Turn key restaurant with bar , cheap rent!
Asset Sale

San Carlos, CA

Business Sale Description Established open seating restaurant opportunity situated in the heart of San Carlos downtown, close to Lourel St and train station. This turnkey operation is located in a...

$299,000

$299,000

Type 47 ABC License - Ventura
Asset Sale

Ventura, CA

Full liquor license. Type-47 – On-Sale General – Eating Place. Approved for use in Ventura County, Census Tract 44. Please contact Compass First for additional details....

$90,000

$90,000

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.