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...
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...

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...

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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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, CA
21 - OFF-SALE GENERAL Los Angeles County...
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Gotcha Covered franchise owners enjoy a high-income potential, impressive margins, and a great lifestyle selling blinds, shutters, shades and custom draperies to the home and commercial markets. Invest in yourself with a Gotcha Covered window treatment franchise. This low-risk, home-based business is the change you’ve been looking for.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $580,224
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...
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...
$1,400,000
San Francisco County, CA
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...
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...
Eric Johnson
First Choice Business Brokers SF Bay
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
As Broker/Franchisee at First Choice Business Brokers, I lead seven California offices serving clients statewide, with concentrated expertise in the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey Bay, and Los Angeles markets. We help Main Street to lower-middle-market business owners with proven, cash-flowing operations achieve strategic exits. Over three decades, I've started, scaled, and sold businesses myself — and have personally facilitated transactions across technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales. First Choice Business Brokers is a Nationwide organization active since 1994 in over 100 markets. We have completed over $15 billion in business sales and are ranked as one of the best and fastest growing companies in our segment. Our reach is unprecedented and our agents are the best trained in the business.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cypress, CA
Seller will upgrade few restaurant key infrastructure....
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For over 35 years, Image360 has been a leader in the $178 billion sign and graphics industry supporting businesses with their visual communication needs.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $909,792
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...
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...
$1,690,000
Los Angeles, CA
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...
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...
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...
Sacramento, CA
Turnkey Operational Cannabis Microbusiness: Manufacturing, Distribution & Delivery For Sale (Sacramento, California) #2084 Rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational cannabis microbusiness in...
San Francisco, CA
3 Store Portfolio Urbana Cannabis Retail Dispensaries Receivership | 2 San Francisco Locations + 1 Oakland Location | (Bay Area, California) #2083 This is being sold by way of Court Ordered...
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Social Equity Dispensary Retail Storefront License W/ Location For Sale (Los Angeles, California) #2081 Rare opportunity to acquire a Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR)...
California City, CA
2.3 Acre Cannabis Green Zone Real Estate Cultivation, Manufacturing & Distribution with Approved Site Plans For Sale (California City, California) #2080 A unique opportunity is available to acquire...
Available in California
PIRTEK is a trusted B2B and mobile hydraulic hose repair franchise with clients across several essential industries.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,090,570
Sacramento, CA
SACRAMENTO REGIONAL DEVELOPER RIGHTS — FLAGSHIP INCLUDED $500,000 buys the development rights to greater Sacramento and the flagship restaurant that anchors the market. We will partner with you to...
Laguna Niguel, CA
Established Pool Service Route - Laguna Niguel, California This asset sale presents a well-established pool service route serving premium residential accounts in South Orange County. The route...
$650,000
Sacramento, CA
Pasadena, CA
A rare turnkey opportunity to acquire a recently built, upmarket Shabu restaurant situated in one of Pasadena’s premier retail and dining destinations. The 5,006 SF restaurant was completed just one...
San Jose, CA
Business Operations: Turnkey modern Vietnamese sandwiches & restaurant located in San Jose, CA. Sale includes fully equipped commercial kitchen, bar equipment, furniture, tables, chairs, décor,...
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For the very best in breakfast and beyond, look no further than Village Inn - with a refreshed, modern store design and a well-established, reputable brand history.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,978,393
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." #1031 Area: Melrose Asking Price:$200,000 Base Rent:...
Pasadena, CA
TURNKEY LUXURY RESTAURANT FOR SALE – PRIME PASADENA LOCATION Full Liquor License Included Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully remodeled luxury restaurant located in one of Pasadena’s most...
Santa Clarita, CA
LUXURY MOBILE SALON ASSET SALE - SANTA CLARITA, CA This is an asset sale opportunity featuring a fully equipped luxury mobile salon built on a Mercedes Benz Sprinter van platform. Established in 2023,...
Los Angeles, CA
A rare opportunity to step into a professionally built-out, fully equipped acupuncture / wellness clinic inside the well-known Aroma Center on Wilshire Blvd in the heart of Koreatown. The clinic has...
Irvine, CA
This established pool service route represents a strategic entry opportunity into the multi-billion dollar pool maintenance industry. The asset sale includes an operational route generating $2,100 in...
Stan Cortland
CURB
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Company offers end-to-end M&A advisory, serving as your long-term strategic partner rather than a transactional broker.
Orange County, CA
Innovative Orthopedic Medical Products – Patented & Market Ready An established orthopedic surgeon is offering a unique opportunity to distribute or acquire a line of innovative medical supply...
West Covina, CA
Fully Built-Out Restaurant/Café – Bring Your Concept! | NEW DIRECT LEASE **ASSET SALE & NEW DIRECT LEASE – TURNKEY RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY** A signed NDA and proof of funds are required before the...
$979,000
Alameda County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Are you looking to expand your dental practice or begin your own practice without starting from scratch? This turnkey dental practice asset sale offers an opportunity to acquire a professionally...
San Diego, CA
A rare 2nd-generation modern restaurant opportunity has hit the market in the heart of Mission Valley. This approximately ±1,250 SF space sits front-and-center in an anchored shopping center with a...
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Tap into the lucrative world of technology with CMIT Solutions Franchise
Avg. Unit Revenue: $536,563
Woodland Hills, CA
Restaurant sits on a very busy trafficked street corner in Woodland Hills. If you have a concept you have been wanting to take to the world this maybe an opportunity worth checking out. (only food...
San Diego, CA
This corner restaurant opportunity is located in the heart of Hillcrest, one of San Diego's most vibrant urban dining destinations. Positioned on a prominent corner with excellent visibility, the...
Whittier, CA
Turnkey Food Production Facility Asset Sale Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out 15,000 SF food production facility with substantial leasehold improvements and production-ready...
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...
San Diego County, CA
Fire Sale Opportunity: Fashion Forward Handbag & Belt Brand Inventory Worth $75K+ MSRP This asset sale presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire inventory from an established handbag and belt...
Hawaiian Gardens, CA
Fully built-out restaurant with priced aggressively as an Asset sale. It is located directly across from Hawaiian Gardens Casino. The business benefits from strong visibility, consistent foot traffic,...
Chino, CA
>>Asking Price: $98,000 >>Monthly Rent: Approx. $5,900 >>Size: Approx. 1,121 SF >>Lease: Through 2032 >>Gross Sales: Approx. $25,000–$30,000/month >>Estimated Income: Approx. $5,000–$8,000/month...
Monterey, CA
The Opportunity An approximately 2,000 sq. ft. retail showroom in a multi-anchor Monterey shopping center, offered as a near blank slate for the right operator. The current owner invested...
Gardena, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1042 Area: Gardena Asking Price:$250,000 Base Rent:...
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Ranked #1 Dryer Vent Cleaning franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $747K multi-unit average gross sales!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $236,672
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:
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.