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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 $56,000 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

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

Corner Lot Freestanding Restaurant & Bar
Asset Sale

Campbell, CA

Perfect for any conversion with any concepts OR continue with existing; This Restaurant is in the heart of Campbell is a vibrant B.L.D. restaurant known for its modern take on traditional dishes,...

$30,000

$30,000

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

Raj Golee

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Serving Alameda County, CA

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Scripps Ranch Restaurant For Sale
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

Turn-key restaurant opportunity in Scripps Ranch with sushi bar & full-fixtured kitchen, including type-1 hood and grease interceptor. ASSET SALE: Includes FF&E, ABC Type 41 License (Beer & Wine), and...

$195,000

$195,000

Closed Door LTC Pharmacy | LA County
Asset Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

PHARMACY DESCRIPTION An opportunity for a buyer looking to acquire stay at existing location relocate an existing LTC Pharmacy Operation. Confidential Sale: NDA and Proof of Funds are required to...

$225,000

$225,000

For Sale: Turnkey Bar / Restaurant In Potrero Hill
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

+ Recently Renovated + Type 1 Hood + Walk-In Cooler & Freezer + Well Maintained Space + Two (2) ADA Restrooms + One (1) Office with High Ceiling + At Grade Entrance + Liquor License Not Included +...

$160,000

$160,000

Nail Salon Asset Sale
Asset Sale

El Monte, CA

Discover a fantastic opportunity to own a thriving nail salon in the bustling heart of El Monte! This asset sale features M3 Nails & Beauty, a well-established salon with a loyal customer base. The...

$70,000

$70,000

Great Opportunity, Amazing Potential and Great Location
Asset Sale

Pasadena, CA

This asset sale presents a turnkey Mexican restaurant opportunity in Pasadena, Alameda County. The property features a fully equipped commercial kitchen with all necessary restaurant equipment and...

$75,000

$75,000

Standalone Commercial Snack & Coffee Vending Machines For Sale!!!
Asset Sale

Hollywood, CA

ASSET SALE!!! Locations not Included. Combo and Dual Vending Machine & Coffee Vending Machine Express Combo Vending Machine With nine drink selections and 20 snack selections, the Express Combo snack...

$4,000

$4,000

Auto Repair and Body Shop Fully Licensed and Turn Key MAKE OFFER!
Asset Sale

Santa Fe Springs, CA

ASSET SALE: Established Auto Repair & Body Shop - 30-Year+ in same location. FACILITY METRICS: • 11,000 sq ft operational facility (industry average: 4,000-6,000 sq ft) • 6 dedicated service bays...

$125,000

$125,000

Coin Laundry Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Garden Grove, CA

This listing presents a great opportunity to own a coin laundromat located in Garden Grove, California. Situated in the heart of Orange County, the business is located in a high-traffic corner of a...

$250,000

$250,000

Prime Arts District Restaurant Opportunity
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Urbanlime is pleased to present an opportunity in the heart of the Arts District. The offering features 1,268 SF of interior space complemented by an expansive 4,300 SF patio, creating a highly...

$250,000

$250,000

Established Nightlife Venue in Santa Monica
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Urbanlime is pleased to present a rare opportunity to acquire an established nightlife venue in the heart of Santa Monica. Located just minutes from the beach, the property benefits from a Type 48...

$500,000

$500,000

Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Sonoma County Restaurant and Bar
Asset Sale

Sonoma County, CA

Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Sonoma County Restaurant and Bar With Type 47 Liquor License RRC# 5292 Offered at $295,000 Location: Sonoma County Annual Revenue: $1,248,346.00 Monthly Rent: $6,298...

$295,000

$295,000

Newly established Retail Pharmacy in San Diego County
Asset Sale

San Diego County, CA

NEWLY ESTABLISHED RETAIL PHARMACY ASSET SALE - SAN DIEGO COUNTY This asset sale represents a turnkey retail pharmacy opportunity established in 2023, strategically positioned in the residential and...

$215,250

$215,250

Stylish Build-Out | Tea Service Concept | Growth Potential
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, design-forward café located in a high-traffic commercial district in central Los Angeles. This is an as-is asset sale with no financials, ideal for a...

$79,000

$79,000

Turn Key Cafe or Restaurant with Type 1 Hood in West Covina
Asset Sale

West Covina, CA

REALEST is proud to present a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out restaurant space in the heart of West Covina. This is an asset sale, offering a turnkey setup with substantial...

$75,000

$75,000

Proven Psychological Testing Service Line for Healthcare Practices
Asset Sale

Mission Viejo, CA

This is not the sale of a standalone business. It is the opportunity to acquire access to a proven high value psychological testing service-line model that can be added to an existing healthcare or...

$143,500

$143,500

Thai Restaurant for Sale in Palmdale! INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!!! WOW!!
Asset Sale

Palmdale, CA

**Address** Nopagow Thai Restaurant 2551 E Avenue S, Suite #K Palmdale, CA 93550 ~~*****Beer and Wine License INCLUDED*****~~ Nopagow Thai Restaurant has been a very WELL KNOWN Thai Restaurant...

$89,000

$89,000

Pizzeria in Duarte- Long Established. Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Duarte, CA

Seller says SELL SELL SELL. Your opportunity to own a 30 year established Pizzeria in a busy shopping center in Duarte with anchor tenants. The pizzeria is managed on an absentee owner basis, which...

$59,000

$59,000

Turnkey Taproom & Craft Brewery
Asset Sale

Santa Barbara, CA

This established craft brewery and taproom is located in Downtown Santa Barbara along a highly trafficked stretch of State Street, benefiting from steady pedestrian activity and a dynamic mix of...

$299,000

$299,000

Turn-Key South Bay Restaurant For Sale
Asset Sale

Chula Vista, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This turn-key restaurant asset presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Chula Vista's high-traffic South Bay corridor. The fully operational establishment features...

$195,000

$195,000

Indian Restaurant w/ Event Space
Asset Sale

Anaheim, CA

Asset Sale Description - MOTIVATED SELLER! Step into a 5,789 SF, beautifully remodeled Indian restaurant with stylish décor and inviting ambiance. Located in the desirable Anaheim Hills community of...

$50,000

$50,000

San Francisco Type-48 Liquor License For Sale
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

Transform your hospitality vision into reality with this premium San Francisco Type-48 Liquor License - your gateway to entering one of the most lucrative markets in California. This unrestricted,...

$149,000

$149,000

Built-Out Fast Food Restaurant Space – Canoga Park Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Full kitchen with continental freezer, walk-in cooler, cold table, steam table, grill, hood, mini split, and swamp cooler....

$40,000

$40,000

Unique Market & Restaurant Combo(Low Rent $2,500!)
Asset Sale

Long Beach, CA

Here’s a great opportunity to take over a long-established market and restaurant combo in Long Beach. This location has been part of the community for over 40 years, with the current owner operating...

$80,000

$80,000

New Turnkey Restaurant w/ Very Low Rent Near Ocean Ave. w/ Beer & Wine
Asset Sale

Santa Monica, CA

DO NOT DISTURB EMPLOYEES - TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Introduction: Insert yourself in the beachside dining conversation along with some of Santa Monica’s most popular restaurants. 413 Santa Monica...

$159,000

$159,000

Turn-key San Diego Coffee Shop
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

An 1,100-square-foot turnkey coffee shop on one of San Diego’s fastest-densifying corridors, with seating for 30 indoors and an additional 18 on a covered patio, a fully built-out kitchen, and a...

$175,000

$175,000

Mortgage Lender Database
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Top Producing Los Angeles County, CA lender is selling his 20 year database of over 8000+ clients in his database. Loans provided by Bank of the West, Bank of Montreal, Newrez, Guaranteed Rate,...

Not Disclosed

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Adult Health Care License for Sale – Northern California
Asset Sale

San Francisco County, CA

Adult Health Care License for sale. Fully Certified | 5 Active Insurance Contracts | Turnkey Healthcare Platform. A rare opportunity to acquire a FULLY APPROVED ADULT DAY CARE LICENSE in Northern...

$600,000

$600,000

Asian Dumpling restaurant for sale near Stonetown of San Francisco
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

Great opportunity to acquire a restaurant space located in a well-established neighborhood plaza near the Stonetown area in San Francisco. This location benefits from strong residential density,...

$148,000

$148,000

Jim Pate

Santa Rosa Business & Commercial

Serving Sacramento County, CA

Santa Rosa Business and Commercial has agents and brokers that have leased and sold businesses and commercial property in the North Bay for over 30 years. There is no other firm in the North Bay that has the equivalent depth of experience and local knowledge of the surrounding business community

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Incredibly charming restaurant & bar Arts District
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

A rare hospitality opportunity in the heart of the Arts District. The offering includes 1,268 SF of interior space plus an expansive 4,300 SF patio, creating a highly desirable indoor-outdoor...

$250,000

$250,000

TURNKEY Restaurant Space In Prime Alhambra
Asset Sale

Alhambra, CA

Beautifully remodeled 1,250 SF restaurant space located in the heart of Alhambra’s highly coveted Main Street corridor. This turnkey opportunity features a 13+ foot hood, efficient layout, and modern...

$120,000

$120,000

ASSET SALE Laundromat in Ventura County
Asset Sale

Oxnard, CA

ASSET SALE laundromat in a densely populated area of Northern Ventura County. You have the option to acquire the equipment only or take it further by revitalizing the entire operation....

$350,000

$350,000

5,600 Sq. Ft. Turnkey Full Kitchen Restaurant & Bar
Asset Sale

Fresno, CA

Newly build full kitchen restaurant available in a fast-growing part of Fresno County. The entire place has been recently remodeled with modern decor and is fully equipped, including a full commercial...

$199,000

$199,000

Prime Restaurant Opportunity in High-Traffic Plaza in Rancho Cordova
Asset Sale

Rancho Cordova, CA

Imagine walking into your own Chinese restaurant in one of Rancho Cordova's busiest plazas. This 2,000 square foot space is waiting for you to bring your culinary vision to life. You'll love the...

$268,000

$268,000

Rare Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Peninsula Trade Area
Asset Sale

Millbrae, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a restaurant business in a desirable Peninsula location with strong visibility and convenient access. Positioned within an established commercial corridor, the area is...

$268,000

$268,000

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.