Asset Sale
Monterey County, CA
Rare opportunity for an operator looking to launch or expand on the Monterey Peninsula. This approx. 5,100 sq. ft. facility combines a permitted retail/grocery primary use, valuable food-service water...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Monterey Peninsula Market/Grocery + 34-Seat Restaurant Water Credits
Turnkey Boba Tea Shop – Prime Santa Monica Location
Asset Sale
Santa Monica, CA
A well-established boba tea business is now available for sale in one of the most desirable retail corridors in Los Angeles County — Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica. This turnkey opportunity comes...
Rare SF Micro License: Turnkey Cultivation, Retail & Distribution
Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
Rare Micro License Retail Delivery, Cultivation, Manufacturing and Distribution Turnkey For Sale (San Francisco, California) #1977 Positioned in the heart of San Francisco’s highly competitive...
Turn Key- Up to code established restaurant ready for a new owner
Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an established, fully-equipped restaurant in the heart of San Francisco's SoMA district, steps from Moscone Center and a neighborhood on the upswing — the construction that...
Turnkey Medical Spa with Growth Opportunities- Motivated Seller
Asset Sale
West Carson, CA
TURNKEY MEDICAL SPA - Motivated Seller Perfect for Owner‑Operator or Investor This fully equipped, move-in ready space is positioned in a highly visible shopping plaza with excellent signage and lots...
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Turnkey 113-Light Cannabis Empire — Los Angeles, Rare Opportunity
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
113 Flower Lights Fully Built Out Cannabis Cultivation, Manufacturing & Distribution Business For Sale Includes Real Estate (Los Angeles, California) #2068 Take advantage of the opportunity to acquire...
$125K Santa Ana 2nd-Gen Restaurant – Turnkey Lease Transfer
Asset Sale
Santa Ana, CA
Incredible, time-sensitive opportunity to acquire a fully permitted, 2nd-generation restaurant space in Santa Ana, California. Over $505,000 was invested into the Tenant Improvements (TI) and...
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Turnkey Chinese Restaurant for Sale in Prime Monterey Park Location
Asset Sale
Monterey Park, CA
Established Chinese Restaurant Asset Sale - Prime Monterey Park Location This fully operational Chinese restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a complete restaurant setup in the...
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144 Flower Light Fully Operational Cannabis Cultivation & Distribution
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
144 Flower Light Fully Operational Cannabis Cultivation & Distribution Business For Sale Los Angeles, California) #2097 Step into a fully licensed, fully operational cultivation and distribution...
Design-Forward California Wine Brand With Sales and Distribution
Asset Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Dream Dweller is a complete, ready-to-run California wine brand from the Paso Robles area. The identity, the labels, the photography, the social presence, an active distribution partner, and a base of...
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BODYBAR Pilates
Franchise
Available in California
Transformative Pilates workouts meets turnkey franchise system in a booming wellness market.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $766,821
Rare SF Cannabis License: Manufacture, Distribute & Delivery #1982
Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
Rare San Francisco Portable Cannabis License Package Manufacturing, Distribution & Delivery For Sale (San Francisco, California) #1982 A unique opportunity to acquire a portable cannabis license...
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,...
Milky Oat: 100% Organic Postpartum Meals—Turnkey Model
$128,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
Turnkey Luxury Spa / Med Spa Opportunity – Downey
Asset Sale
Downey, CA
Turnkey Luxury Spa / Med Spa Opportunity in Downey, CA Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully designed, fully built-out 1,772 SF spa and wellness location in Downey. Approximately $240,000 was...
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Vending Machine Equipment sale
Asset Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
Asset Sale: Vending Machine Equipment Collection This asset sale offers a collection of vending machine equipment in very good condition, perfect for entrepreneurs looking to enter the vending machine...
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Matt Coletta, LCBB, LCBI, M&AMI
M&A Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and Lower Middle Market M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions with multiple offices throughout California, Nevada and Texas. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses and related real estate in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Health Care, Medical Practices, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. 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 designation issued by the International Business Broker Association, the M&A Master Intermediary designation issued by M&A Source, and the Certified Business Brokers designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. 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 and expertise in various fields including exit planning, analyzing financial statements, valuation, managing due diligence, negotiations, financing, sale or lease of real estate 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.
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Turnkey Restaurant opportunity-Fully Equipped & Ready for your Concept
Asset Sale
Norwalk, CA
Prime turnkey restaurant opportunity next to a movie theater! Fully equipped with an outdoor patio, Beer & wine license, excellent visibility and strong foot traffic. Ready to bring your concept to...
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Modern Dental Office 7 Operatory Turn Key for Sale
Asset Sale
San Jose, CA
If you are a dentist or specialist looking for a new space, this 7 operatory, 2855 square foot practice is worth seeing. All equipment, cabinetry and improvements are included in the sale. Lease is...
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PRICE REDUCED | Humboldt County Mixed-Light Cultivation + Real Estate
Asset Sale
Eureka, CA
PRICE REDUCED | Humboldt County Mixed-Light Cultivation + Real Estate Included | $499K (Humboldt County, California) #2094 Motivated seller offering an opportunity to acquire an established cannabis...
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity — Prime Wilshire Corridor
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1045 Area: Los Angeles Asking Price: $150,000 Base Rent:...
Brand new Home Health agency for sale
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Lucrative industry, provider number has been assigned, all required licenses have been paid for....
Assisted Living Locators
Franchise
Available in California
Empower Lives with Assisted Living Locators. Thriving Home-Based Referral and Placement Franchise. Discover Lucrative Opportunities for Business Success Today!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $176,215
Turnkey Cannabis Microbusiness | Manufacturing, Distro & Delivery
Asset Sale
Pacoima, CA
Turnkey Pacoima, Los Angeles Cannabis Microbusiness | Manufacturing, Distribution & Delivery (Pacoima, California) #2093 Acquire a fully built-out, non-operational cannabis microbusiness in Pacoima,...
Restaurant Opportunity with a Beer & Wine license in Pacific Beach
Asset Sale
Pacific Beach, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1047 Area: San Diego (Pacific Beach) Asking Price:...
Profitable Car Rental Business – Serving Uber & Lyft Drivers – $516K R
$890,000
Santa Monica, CA
Restaurant Asset Sale – Beautiful Buildout + Full Kitchen Included
Asset Sale
Fountain Valley, CA
RESTAURANT ASSET SALE - TURNKEY OPPORTUNITY IN PRIME ORANGE COUNTY LOCATION Exceptional restaurant asset sale featuring a beautifully renovated space with complete kitchen setup in a thriving Fountain...
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$80K in Luxury Swimwear Inventory/Professional Creatives/Website
Asset Sale
San Diego, CA
Papercut Swim is a premium swimwear brand blending luxury with a western edge. Known for its distinctive stud-and-grommet hardware and exceptional fabric quality, the brand offers a carefully curated...
Turnkey Smart Vending Business Asset
Asset Sale
Santa Rosa, CA
OFFERING SUMMARY: • Asking Price: $10,000 • Original Turnkey DFY Acquisition Basis: $27,000 (Represents a 63% / $17,000 capital expenditure savings) • Asset Type: Commercial Unattended Smart Retail...
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Rare to acquire a fully equipped, turnkey restaurant in Fairfield
Asset Sale
Fairfield, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity with Type 1 Hood – Fairfield, CA Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, turnkey food and beverage business located in an established Fairfield retail center....
Disposable Face Mask Manufacturing Asset (Price Reduced!!!)
Asset Sale
Monrovia, CA
Disposable Face Mask factory, lock stock and barrel, everything you need to start making and selling face masks. Ideal for Mon and Pop, Veteran and minority operations. 2 automated mask making...
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Medical Patients… over 6,000 active Weight Loss Patients
Asset Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Very successful medical practice offering access to existing patient base… practice is two decades old. This is an ongoing business, profitable and has not considered shuttering. The list is a...
Turnkey Yard Sign & Event Rental Business – Ventura County (Franchise)
Asset Sale
Thousand Oaks, CA
Sign Dreamers is an established yard sign and event rental franchise serving Ventura County and surrounding communities. Established in 2021, the business is fully operational and offers a great...
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Church's Texas Chicken
Franchise
Available in California
QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,115,007
Long Beach Icon w/ Type 47 ABC
Asset Sale
Long Beach, CA
Fully Equipped | Type 47 Liquor License | 4th Street Retro Row Acquire a fully improved restaurant and cocktail venue in the heart of Long Beach’s celebrated 4th Street Retro Row. This highly visible...
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Prime Location, Downtown Glendale
Asset Sale
Glendale, CA
Asset Sale. Great location, in the heart of downtown Glendale with heavy foot traffic. In 2018, invested over $200,000 on build out. Not going to last on the market....
Established Luxury Watch E-Commerce Business For Sale
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Kitchen + Café Space | $50K FF&E | Alameda County
Asset Sale
Alameda County, CA
Move-In Ready Step into a fully operational, professionally equipped kitchen and bistro space — no buildout required, no permits to pull. With over $50,000 in food-grade equipment already in place,...
500 Light Fully Operational Indoor Cannabis Cultivation Facility
Asset Sale
Adelanto, CA
500 Light Fully Operational Indoor Cannabis Cultivation Facility | Prime Adelanto Opportunity (Adelanto, California) #2046 Take advantage of this turnkey indoor cannabis cultivation opportunity in...
McAlister's Deli
Franchise
Available Nationwide
McAlister's Deli brings together great food, genuine hospitality, and a strong sense of community. By creating welcoming environments where guests feel at home, the brand has built lasting connections and meaningful moments of togetherness. Join a brand that's committed to bringing people together and making a difference in local communities.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,868,101
Upscale Nail Salon & Spa -Great Location - Absentee OwnerOpportunity
Asset Sale
Orange County, CA
UPSCALE NAIL SALON & SPA - PRIME ORANGE COUNTY LOCATION This turnkey nail salon and spa presents an exceptional investment opportunity in Orange County's competitive beauty market. Established in...
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Restaurant - Event Space - Speakeasy - Type 47
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Million dollar build out! Turnkey for your next Restaurant, Event Space, or Speakeasy. Complete with Type 47 ABC full bar and all city permits. Turnkey. Ready for its next life. Buyer must be...
Turn-Key Shabu Shabu Restaurant in Highly Desirable Irvine
Asset Sale
Irvine, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1046 Area: Irvine Asking Price: $340,000 Base Rent:...
Los Angeles County 21 - OFF-SALE GENERAL
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
21 - OFF-SALE GENERAL Los Angeles County...
Rare 0% Tax Cannabis Facility — Fully Built, Ready Now
Asset Sale
Santa Rosa, CA
Turnkey Cannabis Distribution & Processing Facility 0% Municipal Tax State-of-the-Art Buildout (Santa Rosa, California) #2090 Turnkey opportunity to acquire a recently issued cannabis entity with...
Alex Sanchez
Realty One Group
Serving Orange County, CA
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Los Angeles Turnkey Social Equity Cannabis Delivery Business For Sale
Asset Sale
Wilmington, CA
Los Angeles Turnkey Social Equity Cannabis Delivery Business For Sale (Wilmington, Los Angeles County California) #2088 Acquire an active, compliant cannabis delivery license held through a Social...
Barstow Retail Cannabis License for Sale
Asset Sale
San Bernardino, CA
Barstow Retail Cannabis License Relocation Opportunity For Sale (San Bernardino County, California) #1953 Offered as a strategic acquisition opportunity, this Barstow Retail Cannabis License is...
Bay Area residential remodeling company with over two decades of exp.
$350,000
San Francisco, CA
E-2 Friendly Turnkey Sushi | OC | High Potential | Seller Financing
Asset Sale
Orange, CA
JAPANESE SUSHI RESTAURANT ASSET SALE - ORANGE COUNTY Established Japanese restaurant with sushi bar offering immediate turnkey opportunity in prime Orange County location. This 2,400 square foot...
Poke Restaurant Asset Sale in Downtown Modesto
Asset Sale
Modesto, CA
Turnkey restaurant opportunity in Downtown Modesto! This is an asset sale only — no financials or franchise fees. Terracotta Poke is a fully built-out, health department–approved restaurant space...
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The Lash Lounge
Franchise
Available in California
With $925k in Top Quartile Average Annual Sales, The Lash Lounge redefines beauty with premier lash services and a commitment to guest satisfaction.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $566,774
120M+Annual Sales StateHouse Holdings For Sale #1566
Asset Sale
San Diego, CA
This is being sold by way of court ordered receivership and is subject to court confirmation. All assets sold from the Receivership Estate are done so free and clear of all liens. This includes all...
Newly Nail Salon | High-Visibility Corner Location | Canoga Park
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
ESTABLISHED NAIL SALON - PRIME CORNER LOCATION Turnkey asset sale opportunity featuring a beautifully remodeled nail salon in a high-visibility corner location within a busy Canoga Park shopping...
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SF Operational Cannabis Delivery Business For Sale 1M Gross Revenues
Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
Operational Cannabis Delivery Business For Sale 1M in Gross Revenues (San Francisco, California) #2087 A rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, turnkey cannabis business with an established...
ABC Type 41 Beer/Wine License Established Restaurant for Sale
Asset Sale
Cypress, CA
Seller will upgrade few restaurant key infrastructure....
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Restaurant Asset Sale in Ontario, CA
Asset Sale
Ontario, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-equipped food establishment asset sale in the City of Ontario. This location is situated in a busy retail plaza alongside popular national and local food...
Printing Clothing Company DTG Printer and Equipment
Asset Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
COMPLETE DTG PRINTING EQUIPMENT - ASSET SALE Professional Direct-to-Garment printing equipment package available in Hermosa Beach, CA. This turnkey setup offers an exceptional opportunity to enter the...
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Motivated seller, open for negotiations, in High traffic Location
Asset Sale
West Hollywood, CA
TURNKEY RESTAURANT ASSET SALE - WEST HOLLYWOOD PRIME LOCATION Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built-out restaurant in the heart of West Hollywood, one of Los Angeles' most prestigious...
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Cannabis GreenZone Property Cultivation, Manufacturing Type 7 & Distro
Asset Sale
Adelanto, CA
Cannabis Green-Zone Property Cultivation, Manufacturing Type 7 & Distribution Potential For Sale or Lease (Adelanto, California) #2085 A rare opportunity is available to acquire or lease a commercial...
Turnkey Pizza Restaurant + Large Weatherproof Beer Garden w/Fire Pits
Asset Sale
Oakland, CA
This is an amazing opportunity for a restaurant operator who seeks large outdoor seating and high volume production and sales. There's really no other restaurant in the greater area with this...
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Young Chefs Academy
Franchise
Available in California
Young Chefs® Academy is the nation's leading kids' cooking franchise — a purpose-built, culinary education brand where children from preschool through high school learn to measure, mix, sauté, and master real culinary skills in a fun, hands-on environment. Serious Fun. Experts in kids cooking. Inspiring a new generation.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $289,709
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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