Redondo Beach, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Franchise Mexican Restaurant
Tiramisu Italian Restaurant
Palm Desert, CA
Santa Clara County Flower Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
Dominant General Contractor
California
Sales & Repair of Outdoor Power Equipment Company
California
High Quality Japanese Ramen with Beer and Wine (type 41 License)
Los Angeles County, CA
Paint and Hardware Store in LA County
Long Beach, CA
Restaurant, fully equipped, ample parking
Union City, CA
Growing In-Home Senior Care Business – San Diego
San Diego, CA
Vending Machine Location
Buena Park, CA
Apex Leadership Co
Franchise
Available in California
Quick Sale! Profitable Tax Business with 30 Years of Clients
Pleasant Hill, CA
Amazing location in downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
Rare Turnkey Premium Café – Fresh Monkee Healthy Protein Shakes
$175,000
Carlsbad, CA
42 year old Profitable sign company with a spray Booth
Orange County, CA
Welcome to Pho Kuroushi – Wagyu Beef, a well-established Vietnamese
Garden Grove, CA
Raul Salas
Raul Salas
Serving San Diego County, CA
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Fully Equipped, Turnkey Cafe Ready for New Ownership
Westminster, CA
3 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
Franchise - Sweet and Dessert Concept
Orange County, CA
Chocolate Bash Franchise - Inside the Westfield Topanga Mall
Canoga Park, CA
PHO Vietnamese restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
The UPS Store®
Franchise
Available in California
Mediterranean Knafeh, Bakery & Pastry
Orange County, CA
Asian Restaurant for Sale with Low Rent – Laguna Niguel Location
Laguna Niguel, CA
Thriving Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Prime Modesto Shopping Center
$245,000
Modesto, CA
Established Profitable Sushi + Ramen Restaurant/179K SDE/SBA/Upside
Gilroy, CA
South Orange County - Persian / Mediterranean with Beer & Wine
Orange County, CA
Drive Thru Quick Serve Restaurant with Beer & Wine
Chino Hills, CA
Franchise Quick Serve Healthy Food Restaurant
Orange, CA
Licensed Long Beach Cultivation Business + Real Estate Available
Long Beach, CA
High volume grocery/beer wine store
Oakland, CA
Highly Profitable Global Luxury Hospitality Executive Search Firm
California
Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.
Franchise
Available in California
Profitable & Well Established Auto Repair Business - Northern CA
California
Profitable long established Barbershop
Laguna Hills, CA
Established Designer Furniture Rental Business , Eames, Knoll & More
$600,000
Los Angeles, CA
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa (Windsor), CA - Seller Financing
Santa Rosa, CA
Franchise Quick Serve Healthy Food Restaurant
Redondo Beach, CA
Spherion Staffing & Recruiting
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Black SUV / Livery Company + 2026 Chevrolet Suburban RST Diesel
San Mateo County, CA
Laundromat in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Profitable Student Success & Retention SaaS – $1.4M ARR, $1M+ SDE
San Francisco, CA
Laundromat in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Monica Daytime Cafe – Customer Favorite with Dedicated Following
Santa Monica, CA
Young Kim
YK Real Estate
Serving Sacramento County, CA
YK Real Estate is a full-service real estate brokerage specializing in business sales, commercial real estate, investment properties, and residential transactions throughout Northern California. We provide strategic guidance, market expertise, and personalized service to buyers, sellers, investors, and entrepreneurs. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results through honest communication, skilled negotiation, and a client-first approach. Whether you're purchasing an established business, selling a commercial property, expanding your investment portfolio, or buying your next home, YK Real Estate is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals with confidence and professionalism.
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10+ Yrs Established Phone Repair, Low Rent, Easy Ops
San Diego County, CA
Profitable Morro Bay Store on the Embarcadero
Morro Bay, CA
High demand recession proof business. Serving all of California
$50,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Import Furnishing & Artisan Decor, San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
Pizza Wings Restaurant, great Neighborhood
Stevenson Ranch, CA
Central Bark
Franchise
Available Nationwide
San Francisco ATM Processing Portfolio - 157 ATMs - $279,000
San Francisco, CA
Commercial Tree Trimming
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego, CA
Ollo Malibu For Sale
Malibu, CA
Low Overhead, High Margin Chem-Dry Franchise – 2 Territories Included
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Wedding and Event Rental Company
Murrieta, CA
HeadStart on 2027 Growth! Turnkey Opportunity - Zero Buildout - OPEN!
Novato, CA
Turnkey Storage Opportunity Recurring Revenue with Established Clients
Irwindale, CA
Restaurant for Sale in Riverside
Riverside County, CA
Turnkey Cafe & Bakery for Sale – Established, Profitable, and Growing
Sacramento County, CA
Five Star Bath Solutions
Franchise
Available in California
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.
