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Businesses For Sale in California

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Fully Turnkey, Flawless Mexican Restaurant-Ideal Shopping Center
Asset Sale

Chula Vista, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire on of San Diego County's unique specialty Mexican restaurants serving authentic Mariscos and ceviche-located in one of South County's most prominent shopping...

$199,000

$199,000

Pizza Restaurant Asset Sale - Formerly Papa John’s - Excellent Rent
Asset Sale

Simi Valley, CA

2nd Generation Pizza Restaurant Asset Sale located in Ventura County. Former Papa John’s pizza restaurant asset sale located in Simi Valley, California, within Ventura County. This established...

$110,000

$110,000

7 Room Luxury Eyelash Studio Franchise in Prime South OC Market
Asset Sale

Orange County, CA

This established eyelash extension studio is located in a highly affluent Southern California lifestyle center. Positioned in a premier plaza alongside national anchors, the business enjoys...

$399,000

$399,000

Pizza, Sports Bar all in ONE, Heart of Willow Glen
Asset Sale

San Jose, CA

This location is in an excellent Neighborhood shopping center with a mix of restaurants, retail, and services Known for a variety of dining options (including casual spots and specialty cuisine)...

$249,000

$249,000

Fully Built-Out Restaurant & Bar – Beverly Blvd
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out dual restaurant space in a prime Beverly Blvd location in Los Angeles. The offering includes two adjacent units totaling approximately 2,400 square feet,...

$349,999

$349,999

Retail Pharmacy, Established in 2021, Medical Building, Anaheim, OC
Asset Sale

Anaheim, CA

Recently established [2021] Retail Pharmacy located in the residential/commercial area of Anaheim, Orange County, and located inside a medical building, surrounded by multiple medical offices....

$225,000

$225,000

"Type 47 Liquor License" For sale Rare Opportunity - San Mateo County
Asset Sale

Burlingame, CA

PREMIUM CALIFORNIA ABC TYPE 47 LIQUOR LICENSE OPPORTUNITY - SAN MATEO COUNTY A pristine California Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 47 On-Sale General Eating Place Liquor License is available for...

$99,000

$99,000

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

San Bernardino County, CA

San Bernardino County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $30,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - $8,000 Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow...

$30,000

$30,000

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

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

Turnkey Liquor Store in Los Angeles County with great visibility
Asset Sale

Walnut, CA

Strategically positioned within a bustling commercial corridor in Los Angeles County, this premier retail destination has successfully served its community for over a decade. The facility features a...

$149,000

$149,000

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

Eastvale/Ontario Ranch - 2nd Gen Food Space w/Type 1 Hood
Asset Sale

Eastvale, CA

Opportunity to acquire a fully built-out second-generation food space in the growing Eastvale/Ontario Ranch trade area. The premises feature an existing Type I hood, grease interceptor, FF&E and...

$175,000

$175,000

$98K Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity. Prime Yorba Linda Location
Asset Sale

Yorba Linda, CA

***IN ESCROW*** "Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1037 Area: Yorba Linda Asking Price:...

$98,000

$98,000

Luxury Hair Salon Asset For Sale in Pasadena, CA
Asset Sale

Pasadena, CA

Embark on a unique opportunity to own a piece of luxury in the bustling heart of Pasadena, California, with this exclusive Luxury Hair Salon Asset Sale. This prestigious salon is not just a business;...

$150,000

$150,000

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

Wasim Rahman

TNW BUSINESS BROKERS

Serving Sacramento County, CA

TNW Business Brokers Inc., based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is a full-service business brokerage firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, franchise owners, and investors buy and sell businesses with confidence and success. With deep expertise in franchise resales, restaurant and retail transactions, and small-to-mid-market business sales, TNW has built a trusted reputation for professionalism, transparency, and results.

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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

Bridal shop's complete inventory 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

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

Santa Clara County, CA

Santa Clara County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $58,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - $8,000 Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee...

$58,000

$58,000

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

San Francisco County, CA

San Francisco County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $110,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - 10% Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee...

$110,000

$110,000

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

San Diego County, CA

San Diego County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $105,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - 10% Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee This...

$105,000

$105,000

Orange County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Orange County, 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

Therapy & Dental Space For Lease
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Therapy & Dental Space For Lease in West LA — Building Zoned Medical Use, The second floor offices for lease. 7 room doctor/therapy office at $5,850 per month all-in, 4 room, plumbed dental office at...

$3,750

$3,750

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

Absentee run Wings and Ramen restaurant for sale in Turlock
Asset Sale

Turlock, CA

ASSET SALE OPPORTUNITY - Dual Restaurant Concept in Prime University Location This asset sale presents a unique opportunity to acquire two established restaurant concepts operating under one roof in...

$275,000

$275,000

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

TURNKEY BOBA / TEA SHOP – PRIME LAKE FOREST LOCATION $79,000 Asset Sale | Motivated Seller Fully built-out, turnkey beverage shop in a high-traffic Lake Forest retail center, conveniently located near...

$79,000

$79,000

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

Melrose Ave./La Brea Area Turnkey Restaurant W/ Type 47 License
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

This 2,484 sq. ft restaurant and Bar is located in the heart of Melrose Ave. just west of La Brea Ave. with its own additional 434sf private patio, a total of 90 seats are permitted per the CUB. A...

$450,000

$450,000

Restaurant Open Cooking Permitted
Asset Sale

Santa Monica, CA

Open Restaurant Asset Sale, Fully Equipped and Permitted. Large Walk-In, Turn Key ready. (75,000 cars/day traffic count). Restaurant on the ground floor. Shopping Center Parking Lot and Off-street...

$135,000

$135,000

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

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

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

Turnkey Indian Grocery Store with Growth Potential in Pleasanton, CA
Asset Sale

Pleasanton, CA

**Rare Opportunity: Established Indian Grocery Store in Prime Pleasanton Location** Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established Indian grocery store in the heart of Pleasanton, California. This...

$800,000

$800,000

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

Joe Saad

Joe Saad Buiness Broker

Serving San Diego County, CA

In business since 1987 serving San Diego County: specializing in small to medium size businesses.

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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

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

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.