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Businesses For Sale in California

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Former Nail Salon / Prime Retail Space for Lease
Lease Only

Van Nuys, CA

Property Highlights • Excellent Tenant Mix • Previously a Nail Salon with Plumbing in place. • At the Major Signalized Intersection of Balboa Blvd. & Vanowen St. with Outstanding Car Traffic Counts of...

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A Rare Find - Quick Service Fast Food Restaurant with the Real Estate
Real Estate Only

El Dorado County, CA

A Rare Find - Quick Service Fast Food Restaurant with the Real Estate Included with a Separate One-Bedroom Apartment RRC# 5019 Location: El Dorado County Description: 85% SBA financing will be...

$850,000

$850,000

Express Car Wash, Auto Repair & Xpress Lube + Property
Real Estate Only

Lancaster, CA

This state-of-the-art express car wash and car care center was recently converted to an express car wash and opened up about Early 2022. The sellers spent over $1.1 million on the conversion, adding...

$3,399,000

$3,399,000

Laundromat in Moss landing, Ca.
Lease Only

California

The space is vacant and needs to be built out (estimated $400,000 for construction & 30 new washers & 30 New Dryers). 2,000 sq. ft new space with great parking and high car traffic count on highway 1...

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Freestanding Commercial Kitchen with Private Parking Lot
Lease Only

Los Angeles, CA

CityStreet Commercial is excited to present 5200 W. Washington Blvd. to the Los Angeles market. This standalone, turn-key commercial kitchen is fully equipped and ready for use, featuring two spacious...

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Opportunity to develop a commercial/industrial lot
Real Estate Only

Mountain House, CA

Property Overview: This expansive 4-acre property, consisting of two separate 2-acre lots (APN# 254-050-230-000), is zoned as Industrial Zone I-P and offers a perfect blend of accessibility, natural...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Vacant Office Building For Sale in Fremont!
Real Estate Only

Fremont, CA

4,200 Sqft vacant office building for Sale in Fremont. Previously was used as a dental but is now vacant. Great space for businesses in need of office space. Interested parties please enter your...

$1,149,000

$1,149,000

Hot Listing! 6 Bed RCFE Elderly 4SALE-Santa Rosa $22k Gross
Real Estate Only

Santa Rosa, CA

Seller also owns 13 Bed Facility for sale at $2.8m. Property listed at $900k and Business $175k. This charming, immaculate single story facility for the elderly that is licensed for 6 clients in the...

$1,075,000

$1,075,000

High Volume Branded Gas Stations with Property, Package Deal.
Real Estate Only

Kings County, CA

Excellent High Volume Chevron & Arco Gas Stations with the property for sale. Confidential Listing. Both Stations Must be Sold Together. Must sign NDA and show proof of funds for the down payment,...

$18,000,000

$18,000,000

Restaurant Location for Lease
Lease Only

Santa Barbara, CA

Vanilla Shell for Restaurant and Bar for Lease! Ever wish you could design your own Restaurant/Bar? This is your opportunity! Be the first to submit a Letter of Intent and contribute to the design!...

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Pizzaria
Lease Only

Moss Landing, CA

Only $10,000 for first Months rent and deposit to takeover this amazing location on highway 1 with 42,000 cars daily passing by. 5 years lease with rent only $3,000 Month. This can be a Deli, Grab &...

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FORMER Winery with Vineyard
Real Estate Only

Tehama County, CA

This exceptional agricultural real estate opportunity presents a former winery facility with established vineyard situated on a fully developed property in Tehama County. The primary structure offers...

$435,000

$435,000

High Income Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Real Estate Only

Alameda County, CA

Equipment Included A lot of development is active Motivated Seller Beer & Wine License Corner Location W/Large Parking Lot...

$299,000

$299,000

55 Acre Avocado and Residential Estate Sale | Rainbow CA
Real Estate Only

Rainbow, CA

Welcome to Rosa Sattoria, a beautiful Oasis located here in Southern California. This one of a kind 55-acre property includes a residence, approx. 30 acres of avocados & even has its own private 2...

$3,999,000

$3,999,000

Oceanside Harbor Waterfront Rare Opportunity NO KEY MONEY
Lease Only

Oceanside, CA

This is an opportunity to lease an exceptional waterfront location with entitlements for Type 47, entertainment, and 1AM service. The site features amazing views, a large patio, event spaces, and even...

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Real Estate-Corporate Share Sale Of A Fantastic SF Historical Building
Real Estate Only

San Francisco, CA

1069–1073 Howard St is a historic concrete construction building, formerly the SF Examiner print press facility. Currently, it operates as top-floor event space, second-floor meeting/team-building...

$5,694,000

$5,694,000

RAVI JAGTIANI

Ravi Jagtiani / Jagtiani Group with Intero Commercial

Serving San Mateo County, CA

RAVI JAGTIANI Realtor & Business Broker | Top 1% Nationwide | No. 1 Childcare Broker in California With over 20 years of experience in real estate and business brokerage, Ravi Jagtiani is a recognized leader in commercial transactions, business sales, and strategic investment. He ranks among the Top 1% of Realtors Nationwide and holds the distinction of being the No. 1 Childcare Selling Broker in California and the Top Business Broker in California. Ravi specializes in Business Brokerage, Retail, Land, and Childcare/Preschool transactions. His deep expertise spans large-scale land development, high cash-flow business acquisitions, and helping Bay Area homeowners strategically reinvest into high-performing markets across Texas, Arizona, North Carolina, and Florida. In addition to his professional practice, Ravi serves on the Planning Commission for the City of Foster City, California, where he contributes expertise in land use, real estate development, and smart growth planning. Ravi & Jagtiani Group with a client-first philosophy and results-driven approach have built a practice founded on trust and long-term relationships. You and anyone you refer will receive the highest level of dedication, availability, and professionalism. Contact Ravi for a no-obligation consultation.

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Laser Cleaning Business - Looking for Partner or Sale
Start Up

Laser SD is a modern surface cleaning company specializing in advanced laser technology to remove rust, paint, grease, and contaminants without damaging the underlying material. We provide a faster,...

$50,000

$50,000

Turnkey Barber Chair Rental Marketplace — Launch-Ready
Start Up

ChairUp is a turnkey, pre-launch barber chair rental marketplace built for the South Florida market — the "Airbnb for barber chairs." The concept is simple: shops with empty chairs list them on the...

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Turn key restaurant on busy street for sale!
Start Up

Established Chinese restaurant located on a busy street in Los Angeles, California, offering exceptional turnkey opportunity for new ownership. This spacious venue features two large dining halls and...

$149,000

$149,000

Profitable online eCommerce dropshop business. $319k in Revenue.
Start Up

Dropshipping business for sale (no inventory) with automated marketing systems already in place. Ideal for someone new to eCommerce or an experienced operator looking to expand across multiple sales...

$49,900

$49,900

Home Health for Sale
Start Up

Home health care business. Licensed, accredited, and has an active PTAN number. Sunland, CA Next survey is in Summer of 2027 No ADR...

$210,000

$210,000

How would like to be REWARDED for just helping? Big $$$
Start Up

"Imagine Helping 2 People and Watching $100s to $1000s Flow to You Weekly" Let's keep it real... Actually $300,000 minimum profit is just the beginning in year one. Most people wake up, go to work,...

$35

$35

FEC Builder, Trampolines, Soft play, Slides, Ninja, Zip line, etc
Start Up

We build state-of-the-art indoor family entertainment centers. We keep up on industry trends and ensure you have the highest quality and top entertainment to ensure success. Your success is our...

$15,000

$15,000

Auto Body Location with Two Spray Bays, Lifts, Compressors and Framing
Start Up

This is an opportunity for an auto body company to expand adjacent to LAX. Two adjacent properties were build out for auto body use, 10,000 sf body repair department and 9,340 sf paint department....

$450,000

$450,000

Profitable Dropship Fashion Store. 9 Months, $99K+ Net Profit, Google
Start Up

Established in November 2025, this profitable men's and women's fashion dropshipping store has generated over $352,000 in gross revenue and $99,000+ in net profit in its first 9 months of operation....

$120,000

$120,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION- Gas Station with Car Wash
Start Up

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a newly constructed gas station and convenience store, opened in late October 2025, featuring modern design, efficient layout, and multiple income streams. This...

$5,400,000

$5,400,000

Coffee Shop or Cafe Start Up in Prime Location with low rent
Start Up

Coffee Shop Startup Opportunity in Historic Anaheim Location Exceptional opportunity to launch a coffee shop or cafe within an established greenhouse and plant shop that has been serving the Anaheim...

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Los Feliz/Thai Town Cafe Sublease $800 Per/Mo All Utilities Included!!
Start Up

This listing is for the sublease of the kitchen and common areas. There is also a nice sidewalk area for service. Your service can happen concurrently with performances there will be You keep...

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Hospice Care Provider Riverside County Never Billed
Start Up

Brand new hospice care provider located in Riverside County is available for immediate sale. Agency is Medicare and Medi-Cal certified and accredited by ACHC (renewal is Dec 2027). Prime service area...

$420,000

$420,000

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.