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...

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...

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...

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,...
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...
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...
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...
Orange, CA
Equipment for sale. Owner Passed away. Canon digital Image Press V1000.Canon Image press C650 copier . Other miscellaneous tables stitches , rolling tool benches , tools etc. Over $100,000 of printing...
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...
Available Nationwide
Discover a proven, fast-growing resale franchise that transforms sustainable fashion into a lucrative business opportunity, backed by unparalleled training, innovative technology, and a supportive community.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,405,704
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...
$450,000
Huntington Beach, CA
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,...
SEAN LINCH
Paragon Acquisitions International
Serving San Diego County, CA
As a forward-thinking Business Brokerage headquartered in California, Paragon Business Brokers distinguishes itself through a depth of knowledge, astute insights, and a commitment to fostering successful transactions. https://www.paragonacquisitionsintl.com Our specialization is centered around CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS SALES and MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, both within the United States and across international markets. This focused approach equips our brokers with a nuanced understanding of the prevailing market dynamics, empowering them to provide tailored solutions that address the unique needs of sellers and buyers. At Paragon, we serve as a comprehensive resource for all your brokerage needs, providing you with the guidance and support essential for navigating the intricacies of the transaction process. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals, each a full-time Business Broker or Agent with a wealth of expertise in the realm of CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS SALES and MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS. Collaborating with a Paragon Broker means engaging with a seasoned professional who is well-versed in the nuances of both selling and buying procedures. Your journey with us is marked by a commitment to your objectives and a steadfast dedication to achieving a successful outcome. Choose Paragon for a partnership rooted in knowledge, integrity, and a genuine commitment to your success.
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...
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:...
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...
Available in California
Work from home and build a scalable shipping business with UPS & DHL-low overhead, big income potential!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,690,906
Carmel, CA
Step into a beautifully built-out restaurant located in the scenic Carmel, California. Opened in 2022, this establishment has already earned a loyal following among both locals and tourists. Currently...
Orange County, CA
This forward-thinking medical device company is designing a next-generation surgical respirator designed to deliver enhanced protection, comfort and breathability. Medical professionals, including...
$2,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Carmel, CA
Here’s a great opportunity to acquire a fully equipped Swiss restaurant in the heart of The Barnyard Carmel, one of Carmel’s most popular shopping and dining destinations. Operating since 1995, this...
Pasadena, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an active California CDPH hospice license in Pasadena, Los Angeles County. The State of California has closed new hospice license applications, making existing licenses...
Los Angeles County, CA
AS-IS, ASSET SALE This full-service restaurant offers a casual yet sophisticated dining experience in a vibrant downtown environment with strong foot traffic driven by nearby hotels, events, and...
Commerce, CA
Asking Price: $249,000 Rare opportunity to acquire an active California CDPH hospice license in Los Angeles County, City of Commerce, CA. The State of California has closed new hospice license...
San Diego County, CA
An outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established, turn-key franchise dog grooming salon located in a highly desirable San Diego beach community. This well-loved neighborhood business provides...
Los Angeles County, CA
AS-IS, ASSET SALE, Menu & Business Name is NOT Included. This beautifully improved seafood restaurant presents an exciting opportunity in a prime, high-traffic location. With seating for up to 100...
San Diego County, CA
This well-established men’s salon is one of San Diego County’s premier destinations for grooming and self-care, serving more than 1,000 clients each month. Known for its upscale atmosphere and...
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Wonderly Lights presents a unique franchise opportunity tailored to your entrepreneurial preferences, allowing you to run a seasonal addition to your business portfolio or a stand-alone, year-round, full-service outdoor lighting business. Our seasonal holiday lighting services provide an especially attractive opportunity for those balancing their time with another seasonal venture.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $105,349
Truckee, CA
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE BUSINESS OR IT'S OWNERS DIRECTLY. Nestled in the breathtaking Sierra Mountains of Truckee, California, this beloved bakery began as a passionate dream in 2018. Two visionary...
Placer County, CA
Opportunity to invest early in the next blockbuster Synthetic Rock formula. Like investing in Gunite Pool technology in the early stages before it was a household name. It was developed with over 50...
$150,000
San Diego County, CA
Apple Valley, CA
8,384+/-sf former bank building. Built in 1965 on 1.24+/-ac. 60+/- parking spaces (3 handicap). Located approx. 1 hour North of San Bernardino. ***Due diligence materials available with completion of...
Twentynine Palms, CA
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire a historically significant, fully patented gold mining property in the heart of the Old Dale Mining District, San Bernardino County, California,...
Available in California
Urban Air Indoor Adventure Parks are redefining family entertainment. The Vision is becoming the world largest and more respected family entertainment company in the World while keeping children active.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $3,175,037
Temecula, CA
Price Reduced! This exceptional winery real estate opportunity presents a premium property in the renowned Temecula Valley Wine Country region. The facility encompasses over 24,000 square feet of...
Ivanhoe, CA
Versatile Commercial Property - Former Restaurant Asset Sale Prime commercial asset opportunity in Ivanhoe, California featuring a well-maintained restaurant building at 33027 Road 159. This asset...
Guerneville, CA
The Building: 2209 sq ft of mixed retail space (building sales price: $1,750,000), currently operating as a restaurant (business sales valued: ($750,000) in prime downtown Guerneville on the Main...
Riverside County, CA
Prime location in Idyllwild, California, commercial use building. The property has 5 remodeled motel units, 4 retail rental spaces and 1 built out restaurant space. The Property is zoned C-P-S (Scenic...
Cathedral City, CA
Positioned in the rapidly expanding North Cathedral City growth corridor, this 30-acre development opportunity offers exceptional potential in one of the most active investment regions of the...
Shelly Grosz
Transworld Business Advisors of Tri-Valley
Serving Fresno County, CA
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business Advisor to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld has been a mainstay in the business mediation industry for over 25 years, specializing only in businesses sales. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our professionals consist of sophisticated and experienced experts in business and finance. Many have owned businesses and can relate to the stresses and pains that can go along with the selling process. Our service, dedication and drive is available and ready to be put to use for you.
Big Bear Lake, CA
An exceptional opportunity to lease one of Big Bear Lake’s most established full-service restaurants. Successfully operated for over 20 years, this highly visible property is located directly on Big...
San Francisco, CA
Professional Medical Condo Opportunity - Prime Optometry Location This exceptional street-level medical condominium presents a turnkey real estate investment opportunity within San Francisco's...
$128,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
4000rsf restaurant available for rent, including a 450rsf mezzanine and 1100rsf basement where the walk-in refrigerator is located. Mezzanine and basement may be excluded from the lease. 40 beer taps....
Apple Valley, CA
CAR WASH + 3 Bays Automotive Center • 30-years lease $12,000 per mo. NNN - lease deposit equivalent to 1 year rent • NO - bank financing, NO - loans or loan fees, NO - lengthy approval process •...
Available in California
If you’ve got business savvy and a passion for helping others, ATC Healthcare Services offers a healthcare staffing agency to take your entrepreneurial spirit to new heights!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $3,218,588
Los Angeles, CA
This is a great opportunity to take over a beautifully remodeled restaurant in a busy North Hollywood location on Sherman Way. The space has been completely updated with a modern look, featuring high...
West Hollywood, CA
Premium 2nd Generation Beauty Salon Space Available in West Hollywood Exceptional turnkey opportunity in a rare stand-alone building on prestigious Melrose Avenue, just one block from the high-end...
Porterville, CA
Here is your opportunity to own a very busy corner of Porterville. Currently home to Leon's Tires, this property sees thousands of passers by per day and is limitless in the possibilities. The current...
West Sacramento, CA
A renovated 6-bed RCFE facility FOR RENT in West Sacramento, with the owner currently completing improvements to support 6-Bed non-ambulatory RCFE licensing. The 2,500 sq ft home features five...
Los Angeles, CA
Prime Medical Spa Lease Opportunity on Ventura Boulevard Exceptional turnkey medical spa facility available for lease takeover in prestigious Tarzana location. This fully operational, move-in ready...
Yuba City, CA
Authentic, tasty Mexican cuisine known and loved for generations. Full bar, patio and separate meeting room available. Upper level can be reserved for parties. Ample parking. Handicap accessible. ALSO...
Fullerton, CA
Professional office suite sublease opportunity in Fullerton Towers, one of Fullerton's most prestigious business addresses. The property features approximately 1,149 rentable square feet of fully...
Los Angeles, CA
2,250 Sq Ft of Fully Equipped Restaurant Space! (1,750 Floor Plus 500 Sq Ft Mezz Each) Prime Hollywood Boardwalk Location!! Across From the Famous Hollywood Wax Museum and Next to Ripley's Believe It...
El Cajon, CA
Exclusively Listed by The Gas Broker®. Please contact Broker before visiting the Property. Rare opportunity to acquire an operational owner-user car wash property strategically positioned along E....
Available in California
Back Nine: The Ultimate Indoor Golf Experience - Play, Practice, Repeat
Avg. Unit Revenue: $237,244
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.