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:...

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:...

San Mateo, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1043 Area: San Mateo Asking Price:$100,000 Base Rent:...

Hacienda Heights, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1044 Area: Hacienda Heights Asking Price:$150,000 Base...

San Jose, CA
* Prime Tully Road location in East San Jose * Authentic Vietnamese cuisine specializing in pho and traditional dishes * Fully equipped commercial kitchen * Attractive dining area with existing...
San Diego, CA
Made to order... customized stainless steel trailers are state of the art and completely self-contained (fresh water / electricity) and equipped with double workbench, outlets / breakers, LED lights,...
Lincoln, CA
TURNKEY BEAUTY & WELLNESS SPACE – SKIP THE BUILDOUT & START YOUR BUSINESS Why spend months searching for a location, negotiating a lease, designing a space, purchasing furnishings and completing an...
Dana Point, CA
Established and fully operational restaurant/café located in Downtown Dana Point. The asking price includes all furniture, fixtures, equipment, and inventory. The owners have invested approximately...
El Sobrante, CA
Well-established bubble tea shop located in the East Bay area with strong local customer support and steady foot traffic. This is a turnkey operation fully equipped with all necessary equipment and...
Pittsburg, CA
This is a turn-key business with a modern interior, digital menu boards, and a fully equipped drink preparation area. The shop offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery, providing multiple revenue...
Newport Beach, CA
For more than 50 years, I’ve been making money in the flower business. I’ve opened flower shops, built wholesale flower routes, developed wedding and event businesses, operated profitable stores &...
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Own a Flexible, Home-Based Youth Sports Franchise with Multiple Revenue Streams
Avg. Unit Revenue: $323,458
Los Angeles, CA
Located on high-visibility Ventura Blvd, this luxury barbershop offers a rare opportunity to step into a fully built-out, professionally designed space without the time, cost, or headache of a custom...
Los Angeles, CA
Huge price reduction! Huge opportunity for savvy operator. Approximately 1,150 sf of fully built out store front located in the center of Fashion District. Store includes improvements + fixtures &...
$159,200
North Hollywood, CA
Riverside, CA
Materia Bikes is a proven European premium bicycle brand with over 400 units sold across the U.S. and Europe. The company owns five ISO-tested wooden bike models, praised for design, quality, and...
La Mesa, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, fully operational children’s and family salon serving the East County San Diego community for approximately 40 years. This is not an asset-only sale or...
Mark Smith
Summit Business Advisors
Serving Nevada County, CA
Established in 2008, Summit Business Advisors serves the High Sierra Business Communities from Lake Tahoe to Lake Almanor, CA. Mark Smith, Broker and Founder has over 40 years of experience working with businesses throughout the Western US. and is a 15 year member of the International Business and California Business Broker Associations. If you are an owner looking to exit and sell your business or a buyer looking to purchase a business, Summit has the track record and experience to assist you. We specialize in businesses in the Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing or Transportation sectors with sales between $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 and EBITDA of $100,000 or greater.
Menifee, CA
Price is for inventory only roughly ~$175000 but can be liquidated prior if needed. Just a lease take over and can keep business name if requested. Rare opportunity to take over an established 6-acre...
Los Angeles, CA
Fully Operational Cannabis Retail Dispensary 2.5M Revenues In Prime Location For Sale (Los Angeles County, California) #2073 Take advantage of the opportunity to acquire an established, fully licensed...
Long Beach, CA
Fully Licensed Cannabis Manufacturing Type 7 Business For Sale (Long Beach, California) #2072 Acquire a fully equipped, turnkey Type 7 cannabis manufacturing operation in Long Beach, CA. The ± 2,000...
Oxnard, CA
Fully Operational and Profitable Oxnard Dispensary, $3M+ Revenue, Prime Location For Sale (Oxnard, California) #2070 Established and fully operational retail cannabis dispensary located in Oxnard,...
Los Angeles, CA
Asset Sale for Beautifully Built out Bar/Lounge with Full Service Kitchen and Speakeasy. Formerly ProAbition DTLA. (15' Hood). City Parking Lot right next door. Enclosed outdoor Patio....
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Ranked as a top Lawn Care franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $684 annual gross residential sales per customer!*
San Mateo County, CA
Well-established kitchen and bath showroom opportunity. This offering is for the sale of the showroom assets and leasehold improvements only, no manufacturing operations, intellectual property,...
Upland, CA
ASSET SALE - Boba Tea & Dessert Shop Equipment and Assets This is an asset sale opportunity for a well-positioned boba tea and dessert shop located in a high-traffic shopping center in Upland, CA. The...
$250,000
San Diego, CA
Granada Hills, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully furnished, luxury 6-bed drug and alcohol treatment facility together with the underlying real estate in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. The...
Laguna Beach, CA
ESTABLISHED COFFEE SHOP & ICE CREAM PARLOR - PRIME LAGUNA BEACH LOCATION This exceptional asset sale opportunity features a thriving coffee shop and ice cream parlor in the heart of downtown Laguna...
Novato, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, licensed commercial commissary kitchen in Marin County. This turnkey facility provides the infrastructure needed for catering companies, meal-preparation...
Los Angeles County, CA
Unique opportunity to acquire a turnkey mobile fitness business with the equipment, infrastructure, and established brand assets already in place. Workout Wagon is a fully equipped mobile gym built...
Colton, CA
Private mailboxes. Shipping contracts....
Walnut Creek, CA
This professional beauty salon is located in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek and includes a public parking pass that can be transferred under the current business name. This means the next owner...
Huntington Park, CA
We are excited to present an exceptional asset sale for a well-established hair salon that has been a beloved fixture in the community for 25 years! Why This Salon? Established Clientele: With a rich...
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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.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $73,293
Los Gatos, CA
Are you looking to own a modern, newly remodeled restaurant in the heart of a thriving neighborhood? This is your chance to take over an approx. 1800 sq. ft. restaurant in the bustling Blossom Manor...
Fontana, CA
Turnkey Beauty Salon / Threading Studio in Prime Fontana Location Beautifully built-out and well-maintained beauty salon now available for sale in Fontana. This is a strong opportunity for an...
$165,000
Oakland, CA
Santa Monica, CA
Established in 1972, this comprehensive clothing and fashion brand asset package presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a complete apparel brand with strong cultural relevance. The TATTOO...
San Bernardino County, CA
Turnkey Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria & Bakery Asset Sale - San Bernardino County This fully equipped culinary facility presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a complete restaurant operation in...
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Power is powerful! Invest in a top-tier, recession-resistant electrical services franchise backed by the Mister Sparky brand!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,227,530
Los Angeles, CA
SCOOTEROO® E-Scooter Business Asset Sale - Complete Inventory (valued at over $1 million. This unique asset sale opportunity offers the complete SCOOTEROO® e-scooter business, including proprietary...
Napa, CA
This well-established physical therapy practice represents a compelling asset acquisition opportunity in an affluent wine-country community. Founded in 1981, the practice has demonstrated remarkable...
Los Angeles County, CA
TURNKEY CUT AND SEW OPERATION - COMPLETE ASSET SALE This comprehensive cut and sew operation offers everything needed to launch or expand a fabric and/or hook and loop manufacturing business. This...
Walnut, CA
Former Circle-K store .2,530 sqft. Rent :$ 5,750 Owner wants to move out from the area. Willing to sale simple way without open sales record or detail infomation if the new owner has own confidence to...
Ojai, CA
PRIME TURNKEY RESTAURANT ASSET SALE - DOWNTOWN OJAI Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, first-generation restaurant in downtown Ojai's coveted location adjacent to "The Arcade." This...
Jean Paul Schwarz
The Schwarz Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
We specialize in representing domestic and international clientele. We offer our clients unique, specialized and comprehensive services. We provide our clients during the buying, selling and investing process, with the knowledge needed to make educated real estate decisions. We have developed strong working relationships with top lenders who specialize in domestic lending and foreign national investments. We work with a large network of vendors that will cater to your specific needs from interior and exterior design to renovation and commercial build-outs. We are here to walk you through all aspects of the transaction process.
Vacaville, CA
Own a professionally built, turnkey café space in one of Vacaville's premier retail locations, offered as an asset sale for $95,000. With approximately $420,000 invested in professional buildout,...
Oakland, CA
Operational Cannabis MicroBusiness $1.3M Annual Revenue For Sale(Oakland, California) #2066 Take advantage of the opportunity to acquire a fully operational cannabis microbusiness located in Oakland,...
$450,000
Huntington Beach, CA
Los Angeles, CA
A well-established, full-service hair and beauty salon positioned near a high-traffic intersection in West Hills. This turnkey business features 9 hair stations, a spacious shampoo/wash area, 2...
Canyon Country, CA
Asset Sale Opportunity: Fully Equipped Sushi Restaurant in Canyon Country, VALENCIA, BOUQUET CANYON AREA. This asset sale presents a turnkey 3,850 square foot sushi restaurant facility strategically...
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A sustainable franchise that addresses a growing need and changes people’s lives
Avg. Unit Revenue: $686,778
Napa, CA
Legit Queso is a turn key, premium refrigerated grab and go line of queso products. The asset sale includes an established business model, intellectual property, and a ready to scale platform. Legit...
Simi Valley, CA
Established Korean BBQ location for last 10 years + New lease in place. Many patrons, Locally located stable Restaurant. Great potential growth!! Busy shopping center with 7-11. For over a decade,...
Los Angeles, CA
women dresses, well active good reputation, high quality, well-handled profitable 1340 Santee st los Angeles, ca, 90015 cestlaviecouturela.com Instagram, google map, face book, WhatsApp need owners'...
Ontario, CA
The studio comes equipped with a complete professional video recording system, multiple backdrop configurations, production props, and dedicated storage space, allowing new owner to begin operations...
Chino, CA
Turnkey three-lane mobile axe throwing trailer, fully equipped and ready to operate from day one. This 14-foot trailer is built for the growing mobile entertainment market, delivering a fun,...
Salinas, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established restaurant in a prime Salinas location. Family owned and operated for more than 15 years, this business has built a loyal customer base and...
Anaheim, CA
Turnkey Anaheim Salon | Prime Location | Established Business | Growth Potential | Expand with Nail Services Milano Salon is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully designed, fully...
Anaheim, CA
High-Performing Operational Orange County Cannabis Delivery Business Established & Turnkey Orange County, California #2064 Seize the opportunity to acquire a fully operational, licensed non-storefront...
San Diego, CA
uilt-Out Commercial Food Production Facility in Miramar Business District Rare opportunity to purchase a fully built-out, approximately 2,800-square-foot commercial food production facility in the...
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Own a business Reselling Items to the Federal, State, Local Governments and Military!
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.