San Diego County, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established auto collision and body repair business that has served its market for seven years. The business previously generated annual revenues exceeding...

San Diego County, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established auto collision and body repair business that has served its market for seven years. The business previously generated annual revenues exceeding...

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...

Berkeley, CA
Newly Issued Berkeley Cannabis Retail License with Fully Built-Out Turnkey Store | One of California’s Most Desirable Cannabis Markets (Berkeley, California) #2037 Rare opportunity to acquire a newly...

Hayfork, CA
10-Acre Northern California Cultivation Farm 15,000 SqFt Canopy Water Rights & Real Estate Included For Sale (Hayfork Area, Northern California) #2036 Opportunity to acquire a 10-acre Northern...
Los Angeles, CA
Lucrative industry, provider number has been assigned, all required licenses have been paid for....
San Bruno, CA
La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill is a fully equipped quick-service restaurant located in a high-traffic endcap space along El Camino Real in San Bruno, CA, offering excellent frontage, signage exposure,...
Antioch, CA
Fully remodel Cafe style ethnic restaurant is offered as an asset sale at an asking price of $95,000. The opportunity is positioned for an operator seeking a downtown Antioch restaurant location with...
Los Angeles, CA
Pre ICO Retail Dispensary Cannabis License Portable Citywide Opportunity (Los Angeles, California) #2035 Rare opportunity to acquire a Los Angeles retail cannabis license opportunity with a clear path...
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...
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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With $925k in Top Quartile Average Annual Sales, The Lash Lounge redefines beauty with premier lash services and a commitment to guest satisfaction.
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...
Fairfield, CA
Top-Performing Dispensary GEM! 1.5M in EBITDA with a Fully Approved Drive Thru ONE of FEW in the Whole State of California! Option to Purchase the Real Estate (Fairfield, California) #2033 This is a...
$1,972,805
San Francisco County, CA
Culver City, CA
Fully Operational Cannabis Delivery Non Social Equity Business For Sale (Culver City, California) #2031 Acquire an active California cannabis delivery business with established revenue, existing...
Los Angeles, CA
Prime Pre Ico Dispensary Opportunity For Sale High-Exposure Corner Lot + Billboard Branding (Los Angeles, California) #2030 A prime opportunity to acquire a high-visibility, fully built-out...
Michael Wildeveld - CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI, CEPA
Veld Mergers & Acquisitions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We strive to help our clients realize their unique definition of success. To achieve this, our team provides a comprehensive service offering aimed at supporting lower middle market business owners at nearly all stages of their company’s lifecycle. Our team has supported over 2,000 clients since 2002 and completed more than 1,150 transactions. This experience, coupled with our history as founders, owners and operators ourselves provides our team with an unparalleled practical knowledge base and real world perspective that is aligned with our clients. When we provide mergers & acquisitions advisory services, explore capital sourcing and deployment options, evaluate valuation drivers or structure a realistic exit plan, we do so knowing that our clients rely on us to help manage what may be their largest asset and the culmination of years of extraordinary efforts. If our client has an interim leadership need, we approach the assignment as if it were our business, reputation, investment and our future retirement at stake – because ultimately it is. The value we provide and the quality of our efforts will make or break a successful engagement. In doing so we are not only able to capitalize on each of our management experiences, but we are also able to draw from best practices learned from working with thousands of clients across all industry sectors. As a result our perspective is broad and our resource base is vast. Our full service approach supports the notion that your business is more than just a transaction to you and us, it’s our business too. Your success translates into our success, just as we shoulder the burden of any failure. As a result we consider ourselves to not only be our client’s solutions advisor, but also their partner.
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." #1040 Area: West Hollywood Asking Price:$100,000 or Best...
Sonoma County, CA
This is the opportunity many dentists have been waiting for: a turnkey dental office asset sale in a highly active North Bay Area retail and business corridor. For many dental professionals, growth...
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...
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...
Sacramento, CA
2x Net Established Sacramento Cannabis Delivery Business | Over $1M In Annual Sales! | Turnkey Opportunity (Sacramento, California) #2026 Take advantage of this rare opportunity to acquire a...
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Ranked #1 Electrical Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $1.41M average gross sales (300K-500K territory population) and $514K average gross sales (74K-300K territory population)!*
Eureka, CA
Cannabis Distribution & Manufacturing Business For Sale With The Option To Purchase The Real Estate For Sale (Eureka, California) #1981 Strategically located in Eureka, California, this fully...
Cupertino, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1039 Area: Cupertino Asking Price:$150,000 Base Rent:...
$180,000
Los Gatos, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Asset Sale - New Retail Pharmacy in Prime Los Angeles Location This is an asset sale opportunity for a new retail pharmacy strategically positioned in a busy shopping center in Eagle Rock, Los...
West Hollywood, CA
BEVERLY CENTER TURNKEY FULLY EQUIPPED RESTAURANT BAR FOR LEASE Premises: 5500' + 700' patio Monthly Rent: $7.50 psf All In Gross Parking: Valet & Public Parking Lease Term: 10 yr. Lease ABC License: 2...
West Hollywood, CA
Portable Cannabis Consumption Lounge License For Sale (West Hollywood, California) #2000 The opportunity being presented involves acquiring a portable Consumption Lounge License in West Hollywood,...
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,...
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,...
Oakland, CA
Owner-Absentee Oakland Cannabis Delivery Business Non-Storefront Retail Business 7,500+ Customer Base Turnkey Operation For Sale (Oakland, California) #2018 Rare opportunity to acquire an established...
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WCH Medical Billing Franchise: proven model, software, training, and step-by-step support to operate and scale.
California
Harley-Davidson dealership in northern California with a great territory. High performance dealership with operating processes and systems in place. Gaining market share in its dealer assigned...
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Morro Bay Waterfront Location RRC#5291 Offered at $175,000 Location: San Luis Obispo County Annual Revenue: $1,230,770 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly...
$800,000
San Diego County, CA
Marin County, CA
Charming Restaurant & Bar with Type 47 ABC in Historic Mill Valley Location – El Paseo RRC#5277 Asking Price: $179,000 Location: Marin County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact...
California
This established concierge family medicine practice has been delivering premium healthcare since 2015, serving the primary care market under the concierge medicine model. Patients pay annual...
Available in California
Back Nine: The Ultimate Indoor Golf Experience - Play, Practice, Repeat
Los Angeles County, CA
EQUIPMENT & PARTS 3x Xingyuan XY-DLY-10C-21.5 Dual-Cabinet Combo Sets (NEW, never deployed) - Each set is one combo machine with two full-size cabinets (main + secondary), both combo, operating as a...
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." #1038 Area: West Los Angeles Asking Price: $200,000 Base...
Marin County, CA
Imagine walking into a practice where patients have trusted the same care for decades - that's exactly what you'll find with this established primary care practice in Marin County. You'll love the...
Truckee, CA
A turnkey Lake Tahoe picnic and event business with strong demand, established branding, and immediate revenue potential. Tahoe Elevated Picnics specializes in curated outdoor and indoor experiences...
Carmel, CA
Located on iconic Ocean Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea, this beautifully curated boutique offers a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established retail brand in one of California’s most desirable...
Rakann Ammari
Transworld Business Advisors of Encino
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
As a Business Broker with Transworld Business Advisors, I help entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners buy, sell, and grow businesses with confidence. Leveraging industry expertise, a powerful buyer network, and a results-driven approach, I guide clients through every step of the transaction process while maximizing value and protecting confidentiality. My goal is to help clients achieve successful business transitions and long-term financial objectives.
Studio City, CA
This is a build out space opportunity only. this location has 3 rooms with sink and a supply room with sink. small waiting area. Great location and lease priced right. business not for sale...
Anaheim, CA
RARE CALIFORNIA HOSPICE LICENSE OPPORTUNITY - MORATORIUM ASSET Exceptional opportunity to acquire a California hospice license during the statewide moratorium on new hospice issuances. This clean,...
$695,000
Los Angeles, CA
San Ramon, CA
This asset sale presents a rare acquisition opportunity for a fully equipped restaurant space in a premier San Ramon shopping center. The turnkey facility features professional-grade infrastructure...
Dublin, CA
The long-established tapioca drinks business has operated continuously under the same ownership since 2002 and is located in a highly desirable, high-traffic shopping center with excellent daily foot...
Available in California
An Opportunity Like None Other: Where Personal Fulfillment Meets Financial Success
Alameda County, CA
Available for qualified buyers only. Buyer must first confirm that their proposed retail location is approved by the city and county for the intended use and must obtain a Conditional Use Permit...
Redondo Beach, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1030 Area: Redondo Beach Asking Price:$199,500 Base Rent:...
Lake Forest, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1032 Area: Lake Forest Asking Price: $85,000 Base Rent:...
Fountain Valley, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1028 Area: Fountain Valley Asking Price:$90,000 Base...
San Clemente, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1014 Area: San Clemente Asking Price: $150,000 Base Rent:...
San Diego, CA
San Diego CUP Approved Green Zone For Cannabis Cultivation, Manufacturing, & Distribution Available For Lease | 2 Suites Included (San Diego, California) #1998 A rare opportunity to secure...
Los Angeles County, CA
AS-IS, ASSET SALE / NO NAME / NO MENU / CONVERT ONLY. Exceptional opportunity to acquire a newly constructed (2026) turnkey restaurant space located in a high-demand retail corridor. Currently...
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...
Eureka, CA
Fully Operational Cannabis Dispensary W/ The Option to Purchase Real Estate For Sale (Humboldt County, California) #1993 A three-unit, 5,200-square-foot building for a Dispensary business is available...
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Invest in the fastest-growing and (best in category) mosquito control franchise in the U.S. with low investment, proprietary products, and industry leading customer retention.
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.