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San Diego, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Carmel Valley Franchise Restaurant For Sale
"SF Valencia St" Turn Key Restaurant in Prime location opportunity!
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San Francisco, CA
Restaurant Near Paseo and Old Town Pasadena || LOW RENT AND BEER/WINE
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Pasadena, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Asset Opportunity
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Highland, CA
Major Price Reduction | Restaurant Asset Sale In Old Town Pasadena
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Pasadena, CA
Established Discount Store - Prime Corner Location
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Los Angeles, CA
Midtown Sacramento Wine Bar & Bottle Shop
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Sacramento, CA
High-Visibility Restaurant Near UC Berkeley Campus
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Berkeley, CA
Asset Only Sale - LED Business
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Rancho Cordova, CA
Santa Monica Cafe with Patio
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Santa Monica, CA
TWO Locations - Frozen Yogurt -Dessert / Beverage Concept Friendly
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Orange County, CA
Turn-Key Premium Custom Cabinetry Business 40+ Years in Orange County
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Orange County, CA
Turn-key Restaurant with Full Kitchen + Open Kitchen
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Ventura, CA
Beautifully built out restaurant with patio
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San Diego, CA
Asset Sale - Coffee & Boba Shop
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Los Angeles County, CA
Corner Lot Freestanding Restaurant & Bar
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Campbell, CA
Kurt Okraski
M&A Business Advisors
Serving El Dorado County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Retail, Health Care, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. We use proprietary methods and advanced technology to better serve our clients and accomplish their objectives. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries (CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Lifetime Certified Business Intermediaries (L-CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) designation issued by M&A Source, the Certified Business Brokers (CBB) designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers and the BBP – Industry Expert designation. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Our Advisors are actively involved as industry association Presidents, industry association Board Members, industry association Committee Chairs, industry association Instructors as well as contributors to industry publications. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands on” approach by the Advisor along with expertise in a wide range of fields such as finance, accounting, commercial leases, understanding contracts and industry dynamics, managing due diligence, negotiations, preparing contracts and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. Please refer to our website and contact one of our Advisors near you for a complimentary consultation.
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Asset Sale - Second Generation Space for Spa and/or Medical Services
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Campbell, CA
Scripps Ranch Restaurant For Sale
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San Diego, CA
Closed Door LTC Pharmacy | LA County
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Los Angeles County, CA
For Sale: Turnkey Bar / Restaurant In Potrero Hill
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San Francisco, CA
Nail Salon Asset Sale
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El Monte, CA
Standalone Commercial Snack & Coffee Vending Machines For Sale!!!
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Hollywood, CA
Auto Repair and Body Shop Fully Licensed and Turn Key MAKE OFFER!
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Santa Fe Springs, CA
Coin Laundry Asset Sale
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Garden Grove, CA
Prime Arts District Restaurant Opportunity
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Los Angeles, CA
CUB Type 48 Live Entertainment, DJ, and Dancing
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Los Angeles, CA
Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Sonoma County Restaurant and Bar
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Sonoma County, CA
Newly established Retail Pharmacy in San Diego County
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San Diego County, CA
Stylish Build-Out | Tea Service Concept | Growth Potential
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Los Angeles, CA
Proven Psychological Testing Service Line for Healthcare Practices
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Mission Viejo, CA
Thai Restaurant for Sale in Palmdale! INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!!! WOW!!
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Palmdale, CA
Turnkey Taproom & Craft Brewery
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Santa Barbara, CA
Turn-Key South Bay Restaurant For Sale
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Chula Vista, CA
San Francisco Type-48 Liquor License For Sale
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San Francisco, CA
Built-Out Fast Food Restaurant Space – Canoga Park Asset Sale
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
New Turnkey Restaurant w/ Very Low Rent Near Ocean Ave. w/ Beer & Wine
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Santa Monica, CA
Asian Dumpling restaurant for sale near Stonetown of San Francisco
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San Francisco, CA
Incredibly charming restaurant & bar Arts District
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Los Angeles, CA
TURNKEY Restaurant Space In Prime Alhambra
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Alhambra, CA
ASSET SALE Laundromat in Ventura County
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Oxnard, CA
5,600 Sq. Ft. Turnkey Full Kitchen Restaurant & Bar
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Fresno, CA
Prime Restaurant Opportunity in High-Traffic Plaza in Rancho Cordova
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Rancho Cordova, CA
Rare Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Peninsula Trade Area
Asset Sale
Millbrae, CA
Nail salon for sale in Pinole with nice ambiance
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Pinole, CA
Wes Brown
California Business Sales
Serving Placer County, CA
California Business Sales represents the next generation of business brokerage — a seamless blend of technology, integrity, and market expertise. With agents positioned across California’s major cities, we leverage advanced valuation tools, secure seller dashboards, and real-time buyer portals to give our clients unmatched visibility and control. We believe great brokerage is built on responsiveness, accuracy, and trust. From detailed business valuations to strategic exit planning and financing solutions, our clients receive intelligent, high-touch service at every stage of the transaction. Founded and led by Wes Brown, a licensed broker and private pilot, California Business Sales operates with the same precision and foresight that define great aviation — clarity, discipline, and steady hands at the controls.
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Asset Sale – Fully Built-Out & Equipped Food Service Space | $150K
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Anaheim, CA
Prime Turnkey Opportunity: Restaurant with Type 1 hood W/ Great Rent
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Anaheim, CA
Unbeatable beachfront location: A rare opportunity for an ice cream/co
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Orange County, CA
Sushi restaurant in San Pedro with Real Estate is available
Asset Sale
San Pedro, CA
Off-Market 15 Beds RCFE Real Estate for Sale - In Escrow
Asset Sale
Vista, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant: Huntington Beach, California
Asset Sale
Huntington Beach, CA
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
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
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.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
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.
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