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Turnkey Sushi Restaurant Asset Sale – Prime Costa Mesa Location
Asset Sale

Costa Mesa, CA

An excellent opportunity to acquire a fully built-out sushi restaurant in a highly desirable Costa Mesa location. This is an asset sale, offering the chance to step into a fully equipped space ready...

$180,000

$180,000

Toluca Lake - Burbank Equipped Tavern For Lease
Asset Sale

Burbank, CA

TOLUCA LAKE/ BURBANK EQUIPPED TAVERN FOR LEASE Premises: 2060' + patio Rent: $3.75 + .86 nnn Parking: Center Parking Lease Term: New Lease ABC License: Type 47 Liquor license to purchase Comments:...

$100,000

$100,000

Welding & Steel Fabrication Fully Equipped
Asset Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Well-established Welding & Steel Fabrication Shop with 45 years of successful operation and a long-term, loyal customer base. The company specializes in welding, tooling, stamping, forming, and custom...

$295,000

$295,000

Turnkey Dessert Space – Asset Sale – Prime Tracy Downtown
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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Established Mexican Grill for Sale
Asset Sale

Corona, CA

This asset sale presents a turnkey Mexican fast-casual restaurant opportunity strategically positioned in Corona's expanding commercial corridor. The 1,600 square foot establishment benefits from...

$199,000

$199,000

Coffee and Tea shop for SALE
Asset Sale

Garden Grove, CA

Turnkey Coffee and Tea Shop Asset Sale - Garden Grove, Orange County 1000 square feet space 3200 rent with everything included Established in 2020, this well-maintained coffee and tea shop presents an...

$80,000

$80,000

Spacious store in Los Angeles with great potential
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional opportunity for a retool This spacious free-standing laundromat is located in East LA, an area with a high renter population. The laundromat offers adequate parking and has a solid...

$160,000

$160,000

clothing women and men's,
Asset Sale

Palm Springs, CA

Established retail clothing and accessories inventory available for acquisition in downtown Palm Springs, California. This asset sale represents a comprehensive collection from a fashion retailer that...

$87,500

$87,500

Turnkey SF Restaurant with Type 1 Hood & Low Rent
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

Turnkey SF Restaurant with Type 1 Hood & Low Rent RRC#5310 Asking Price: $160,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: $360,000 Monthly Rent: $3432 Listing Description: This move-in ready...

$160,000

$160,000

Asset Sale - Second Generation Restaurant with Hood in San Francisco
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

***ASSET SALE - MOTIVATED SELLER - ESTIMATED 19.5' TYPE 1 HOOD*** Situated in San Francisco's Mission District, known for its diverse culinary scene and strong consumer demand for authentic ethnic...

$200,000

$200,000

Turn-key Japanese Restaurant with Open Kitchen+ Full Kitchen
Asset Sale

Ventura, CA

Imagine walking into your own successful Japanese restaurant where everything is already set up and running smoothly. This turnkey sushi restaurant sits in a prime retail location with excellent...

$109,000

$109,000

Restaurant with Type 1 hood W/ Great Rent+Prime Turnkey Opportunity
Asset Sale

Anaheim, CA

This turnkey restaurant asset sale presents a fully equipped 980 square foot commercial kitchen facility strategically positioned in Orange County with exceptional freeway accessibility and proximity...

$109,000

$109,000

Authentic Mexican Restaurant Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Cucamonga, CA

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT ASSET SALE - RANCHO CUCAMONGA This asset sale opportunity presents a fully equipped authentic Mexican restaurant specializing in Tortas Ahogadas, a traditional...

$150,000

$150,000

Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant For Sale
Asset Sale

Walnut Creek, CA

Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant For Sale. Huge potential with large Private Rear Patio for an outdoor bar, live music, and more!...

$275,000

$275,000

Beverly Grove Billboard Fast Casual/Sit Down Restaurant w/ Type 41
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

THIS IS AN ASSET SALE - KEY MONEY REQUIRED - DO NOT DISTURB EMPLOYEES - TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Imagine yourself running a thriving restaurant in one of LA's most coveted dining destinations. This...

$225,000

$225,000

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Great Opportunity to Take Over Mexican Restaurant
Asset Sale

Montclair, CA

Dos Amigos Birrieria represents a strategic asset acquisition opportunity in Montclair's established Mexican restaurant market. This fully operational establishment is positioned on Central Avenue, a...

$200,000

$200,000

Asset Sale**POKE Diner**Well Equip** Kind Asking $80
Asset Sale

Brea, CA

Imagine walking into your own successful poke restaurant in the heart of Orange County! This well-established business has been serving happy customers for over 17 years, and you'll love the loyal...

$80,000

$80,000

PRIME Location Asset Sale _ $1M+ Gross with Type 41
Asset Sale

San Bernardino County, CA

Imagine walking into your own thriving brunch destination where the coffee's always brewing and customers keep coming back for more. This isn't just another restaurant opportunity - it's your chance...

$195,000

$195,000

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

Mexican Restaurant Asset Sale
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

This is an incredible opportunity to acquire a restaurant space in the Stonestown Galleria Shopping Mall, offering plenty of foot traffic. All assets including branding, fixtures, and equipment are...

$80,000

$80,000

Thai Restaurant (Anantra) for Sale in Canoga Park!!! WOW! INCREDIBLE!!
Asset Sale

Canoga Park, CA

**Address** Anantra Restaurant 9029 De Soto Ave. Canoga Park, CA 91304 ~~~~BEER and WINE LICENSE INCLUDED!!!~~~~ ~~~~WALK IN COOLER + WALK IN FREEZER INCLUDED!!!~~~~ ***Anantra Restaurant Name NOT...

$359,000

$359,000

Storefront 400 sqft in foodhall in West Covina, full kitchen equipment
Asset Sale

West Covina, CA

FOOD HALL SPACE WITH COMPLETE COOKING EQUIPMENT - WEST COVINA This 400 square foot food hall space in West Covina offers an exceptional turnkey opportunity for culinary entrepreneurs. Located in a...

$160,000

$160,000

Beverly Hills Turnkey Surgical Center Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Beverly Hills, CA

Beverly Hills Turnkey Surgical Center Asset Sale Prime Medical Opportunity in the Heart of Beverly Hills Located in one of the most prestigious medical corridors in Southern California, this fully...

$249,000

$249,000

Turnkey Wellness Suite | 7 Private Treatment Rooms | Chino Hills, CA |
Asset Sale

Chino Hills, CA

This is a rare chance to step into a fully built-out, move-in ready wellness suite in one of the Inland Empire's most desirable retail corridors, without the cost, time, or headache of a ground-up...

$99,000

$99,000

Turnkey Deli & Restaurant for Sale
Asset Sale

National City, CA

This turnkey deli and restaurant represents a strategic acquisition opportunity within the established food service sector. The operation encompasses approximately 1,449 square feet of interior space...

$195,000

$195,000

Restaurant at Prime Beverly Hills–Adjacent on South Beverly Drive
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

*This is a well-maintained, long-established restaurant space in one of the most sought-after trade areas in Los Angeles. Ideal for operators seeking a proven location with strong demographics and...

$150,000

$150,000

Competition-Grade Gym Asset Package with $186K+ in Replacement-Value
Asset Sale

Ventura County, CA

HS Listing ID-71106 A rare opportunity to acquire one of Southern California's most recognized and distinctly equipped strength training facilities — offered as a complete asset package. The Business...

$174,999

$174,999

Carmel Valley Franchise Restaurant For Sale
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

Established franchise restaurant opportunity located within an upscale neighborhood shopping center, surrounded by strong residential demographics. Turn-key operation featuring a fully equipped...

$175,000

$175,000

Rare 2nd-generation Café/Restaurant
Asset Sale

Burbank, CA

URBANLIME Real Estate is pleased to present 4007 W Riverside Dr, located in the heart of one of Burbank’s most dynamic neighborhoods. This 2nd-generation café/restaurant space offers a rare...

$150,000

$150,000

"SF Valencia St" Turn Key Restaurant in Prime location opportunity!
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

Business Sale Description Exceptional Prime location on the sought after Valencia St. corridor restaurant opportunity along with Restaurant row, bars, shopping, bakeries and coffee shops. This is a...

$240,000

$240,000

Restaurant Near Paseo and Old Town Pasadena || LOW RENT AND BEER/WINE
Asset Sale

Pasadena, CA

This turnkey restaurant asset sale presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully equipped restaurant space w/ a Beer/Wine license (type 41) in a prime Pasadena location. The 1,500 square foot...

$79,000

$79,000

Turnkey Restaurant Asset Opportunity
Asset Sale

Highland, CA

This offering represents the opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, operational restaurant facility located in Highland, CA. The transaction is being structured strictly as an asset sale, excluding...

$249,000

$249,000

Prime Pizza Restaurant Asset Sale In Old Town Pasadena
Asset Sale

Pasadena, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out restaurant asset in the heart of Pasadena’s highly sought-after Old Town district. This impressive approximately 3,086 SF space features soaring high...

$449,000

$449,000

Established Discount Store - Prime Corner Location
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

AS-IS ASSET SALE! Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established discount store located at a major intersection with high traffic counts, outstanding visibility, and convenient ingress and egress...

$60,000

$60,000

Midtown Sacramento Wine Bar & Bottle Shop
Asset Sale

Sacramento, CA

Midtown Sacramento Wine Bar & Bottle Shop | $4,770.82 Rent | 1,750 SF | Membership + Events Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-designed wine and spirits retail concept with built-in recurring...

$79,000

$79,000

Riverside County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Palm Springs, CA

Riverside County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $50,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - $8,000 Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee...

$50,000

$50,000

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

San Mateo, CA

San Mateo County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $65,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - $8,000 Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee...

$65,000

$65,000

Alameda County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Oakland, CA

Alameda 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 Fee This...

$30,000

$30,000

Sacramento County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Sacramento, CA

Sacramento County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $21,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - $8,000 Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee...

$21,000

$21,000

High-Visibility Restaurant Near UC Berkeley Campus
Asset Sale

Berkeley, CA

Position your restaurant concept in one of Berkeley’s most vibrant and sought-after dining corridors. This rare ±1,912 SF second-generation restaurant opportunity is strategically located near the...

$200,000

$200,000

Asset Only Sale - LED Business
Asset Sale

Rancho Cordova, CA

A full-service lighting solutions provider offering a wide range of LED products and services for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. With access to over 60 leading manufacturers,...

$540,000

$540,000

Santa Monica Cafe with Patio
Asset Sale

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica cafe with patio for sale Approx. 1,500 SF with 41 license. Low Key money required. NDA required. For more details, contact brokers....

$125,000

$125,000

Frozen Yogurt -Dessert / Beverage Concept Friendly/ QSR Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Orange County, CA

Frozen Yogurt -Dessert / Beverage Concept Friendly/ QSR Asset Sale – New-Build, High-Quality Design - Low Rent – Rancho Santa Margarita , CA RRC#5267 Asking Price: $129,000 Location: Orange County...

$129,000

$129,000

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TWO Locations - Frozen Yogurt -Dessert / Beverage Concept Friendly
Asset Sale

Orange County, CA

TWO Locations - Frozen Yogurt -Dessert / Beverage Concept Friendly/ QSR Asset Sale – New-Build, High-Quality Design - Low Rent – Rancho Santa Margarita & Fountain Valley , CA RRC#5269 Asking Price:...

$258,000

$258,000

Turn-Key Premium Custom Cabinetry Business 40+ Years in Orange County
Asset Sale

Orange County, CA

This Southern California-based custom cabinetry and millwork company specializes in premium residential projects, offering custom kitchens, bathroom vanities, entertainment centers, built-ins, and...

$100,000

$100,000

Turn-key Restaurant with Full Kitchen + Open Kitchen
Asset Sale

Ventura, CA

Prime Location: Situated in a busy retail hub with excellent visibility and ample parking. Strong Reputation: Boasts high ratings on Yelp and Google with a dedicated following of local regulars....

$120,000

$120,000

Beautifully built out restaurant with patio
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

Imagine walking into your own beautifully built-out restaurant space at Del Mar Highlands Town Center - complete with an inviting patio that's perfect for year-round dining. This isn't just any...

$180,000

$180,000

Asset Sale - Coffee & Boba Shop
Asset Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

This boba café presents an attractive opportunity to acquire a well-established beverage concept in a busy retail strip center within Los Angeles County. Benefiting from strong foot traffic and...

$60,000

$60,000

Asset Sale - Second Generation Space for Spa and/or Medical Services
Asset Sale

Campbell, CA

***2ND GENERATION SPACE - PRICED TO SELL*** This is an Asset Sale of a 2nd Generation Space that is perfect for Spa &/or Medical type services. There is a lobby & receptionist area separating access...

$100,000

$100,000

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.