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Anaheim, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Restaurant in Anaheim
Restaurant in Anaheim on Lincoln Ave
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Anaheim, CA
Profitable Equine & Livestock Equipment Manufacturer
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Riverside County, CA
So fine near SoFi
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Inglewood, CA
TWO - 2022 New Build-Out, Turn Key QSR Restaurants, Highly Visible
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San Bernardino County, CA
2022 Modern Sandwich QSR Build-Out, Fully Equipped in Prime Location
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Upland, CA
Shell Gas Station For Sale - BUSINESS ONLY Opportunity
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Sun Valley, CA
Restaurant asset sale
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Los Angeles, CA
Large Restaurant In A Great Location Of Placentia Anchored Plaza
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Placentia, CA
Imperial Beach Neighborhood Bar For Sale w/ Type 48
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Imperial Beach, CA
Asset sale - keep current ice cream concept or bring your own
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Walnut, CA
No Key Money - Fairfax Blvd. Cafe W/ Kitchen & 2 Patios
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Los Angeles, CA
Income generating Sushi restaurant in Long Beach near the beach!
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Long Beach, CA
Tropical Fruit Nursery
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San Diego County, CA
Donut Shop - Asset Sale (Make Your Own)
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West Covina, CA
$80K in Luxury Swimwear Inventory/Professional Creatives/Website
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San Diego, CA
Bobby Panahi, MBA
BPRE
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sunset Advisors is a California business brokerage specializing in the confidential sale and acquisition of privately held businesses, with core expertise in construction sector, towing companies, transportation companies, gas stations, healthcare/hospice operations, laundromats, as well as restaurant and retail businesses. We represent sellers as well as buyers in complex transactions across the state, with a focus on operationally intensive and service-driven industries. Key highlights: • Specialized focus on gas station and convenience store transactions, including asset sales, lease negotiations, and coordination with landlords, franchisors, and fuel suppliers. • Extensive experience representing buyers and sellers of transportation businesses, including logistics, towing, and fleet-based service companies requiring licensing and operational due diligence. • Strong background in healthcare and hospice business transactions, navigating regulatory requirements, licensing, and confidential ownership transitions. • Proven track record in restaurant and retail business sales, including independent concepts and multi-unit operations, with expertise in lease assignments and landlord negotiations. • Comprehensive transaction management from valuation and confidential marketing through due diligence and closing, coordinating with attorneys, lenders, landlords, and escrow. • Statewide California coverage from a Southern California base, with expansion into the New York market coming soon, emphasizing discretion, responsive communication, and results-driven representation. For confidential inquiries, contact Sunset Advisors at 310-670-3800.
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Coastal Community Restaurant Gem for Sale in Orange County!
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Orange, CA
Prime Second Generation Restaurant in Campbell’s Pruneyard Center
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Campbell, CA
Pending-Used Cars Dealership In A Great Location
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Sacramento, CA
Coastal Eatery with Established Clientele
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Santa Barbara, CA
High End full service rest & bar
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La Jolla, CA
This is an asset sale
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Fairfield, CA
Bowtruss 2nd generation restaurant and bar Ventura Boulevard corner
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Sherman Oaks, CA
Type 48 Established Nightlife Venue in Santa Monica
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Santa Monica, CA
Exceptional Restaurant Opportunity in Downtown Berkeley!
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Berkeley, CA
Camarillo Restaurant
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Camarillo, CA
Boba Shop
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Placer County, CA
Sherman Oaks TurnKey Equipped Profitable Restaurant For Sale
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Sherman Oaks, CA
Super Deli/Sandwich Shop-Type 1 Hood-Type 41-Indoor/Outdoor Seating
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San Francisco, CA
Asset Sale Japanese Sushi Restaurant with B&W
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Placentia, CA
Sports Bar & Korean style Pub--Asset Sale
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Lakewood, CA
Compton opportunity
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Los Angeles, CA
Type 48 with Live Entertainment & Dancing in Hollywood
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Los Angeles, CA
Absentee Run Franchise Fusion Asian Fast Food Restaurant
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Chatsworth, CA
Bar and Restaurant Asset Sale - Camarillo
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Camarillo, CA
Encino Ventura Blvd. Fully Equipped Restaurant With Hookah
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Encino, CA
Turnkey Restaurant in Prime Asian Shopping Center – Fully Built Out.
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Sacramento, CA
Turnkey Sushi Restaurant in Torrance
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Torrance, CA
Well-established (2017)Long Term Care, Closed Doors Pharmacy in Sylmar
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Sylmar, CA
Popular Brewpub in Prime Location - Turnkey
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Contra Costa County, CA
Oil Company & Properties for sale
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Orange County, CA
Asset Sale Japanese Shabu Shabu Restaurant B&W
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Alhambra, CA
Upscale American Restaurant & Sports Bar-Full Liquor-Off-Track Betting
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Ventura County, CA
Turnkey E-Commerce Brand: Luxury Bamboo Home Goods with Inventory
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Los Angeles County, CA
Nick Craft
Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Division
Serving Alameda County, CA
Craft Business Sales at Berkshire Hathaway combines a world-renowned reputation with exceptional service, professional support, and integrity in every transaction. In addition to business brokerage, we also provide commercial real estate sales and leasing services. We market and sell a wide range of businesses throughout California, with offices in Pasadena, Santa Barbara, and the East Bay/San Francisco area to better serve our clients. Our team brings extensive experience in business operations, sales, marketing, and commercial real estate. We have particular expertise in property management, construction, restaurants, grocery, hospitality, medical, and specialty food and beverage businesses. At the same time, we enjoy working with and successfully selling a diverse range of industries. We provide complimentary business valuations and confidential marketing, and we take great pride in producing high-quality marketing materials and executing comprehensive sales strategies. On average, we successfully close more than 15 business sales per year and maintain a large national database of qualified buyers.
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Beautiful High-End Hair Salon - Prime SILVERLAKE
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Los Angeles, CA
Asset Sale Thai Restaurant with Boba
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Monterey Park, CA
Asset Sale Japanese Sushi Restaurant
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Culver City, CA
Asset Sale Semi- Absentee Run Indian Fusion with B&W
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West Covina, CA
Boba shop asset sale
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Santa Ana, CA
Turnkey Opportunity! Raingutters by Rock E-Commerce Website For Sale
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Bermuda Dunes, 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.
