Blythe, CA
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Valero Gas Station and Circle-K C-Store in the City of Blythe. This site benefits from its position as one of the few essential fueling...

Blythe, CA
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Valero Gas Station and Circle-K C-Store in the City of Blythe. This site benefits from its position as one of the few essential fueling...

Portola, CA
This prime commercial building represents an exceptional investment opportunity in Portola's established business corridor along Highway 70. The property features a strategically positioned structure...

Beautiful recently remodel Beauty salon with 5 chairs and 2 hair wash stations, located on a busy street (Tustin St) It also has a separate room for wax, lashes, facials, or anything like that. ready...

Start Your Own Coffee Vending Business with Subito Company Subito Company offers a turnkey opportunity to own and operate a premium bean-to-cup coffee vending machine — no royalties, no franchise...
Most grooming businesses trade time for money. This one is built to scale. This is a multi-unit development opportunity with a fast-growing, membership-based pet care brand expanding into Colorado....
Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped Asian noodle restaurant located in one of Claremont's busiest shopping areas. The restaurant features a modern commercial kitchen, Type I hood,...
Turn-Key Weight Loss Business - Virtual Opportunity Established in 2021, this virtual weight loss business presents a compelling startup opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a location-independent...
This brand is a performance-driven, direct-to-consumer e-commerce destination operating at the intersection of premium nightwear, pyjamas, and everyday loungewear. The company specializes in a...
Start Your Own Wireless Store with Next Total Communications Looking to own your own business in a fast-growing, high-demand industry? NextTotal Communications is actively seeking motivated...
Turnkey Overtime Athletics Franchise Opportunity - Secure Territory & Equipment Included This established franchise opportunity offers immediate entry into the growing youth sports and athletic...
Available Nationwide
Restoring What Matters Most™ - Full-Service Property Restoration
Avg. Unit Revenue: $406,008
Street Corner is a premium convenience franchise built for today's urban consumer. We're not a traditional c-store — we sit in a category of our own, positioned between big-box grocery and everyday...
Rare opportunity to acquire the rights to develop a Gameday Men’s Health franchise territory in San Luis Obispo, one of California’s most desirable Central Coast markets. The seller is an experienced...
$290,000
Roseville, CA
ESTABLISHED CHINESE RESTAURANT - PRIME PUENTE HILLS LOCATION Pin Wei Noodle presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational Chinese restaurant in the high-traffic Puente Hills East...
This is a rare opportunity to acquire two exclusive Fastest Labs franchise territories in Northern California — offered together at $88,000, which is $30,000 below what these territories would cost...
Steven D Zimmerman, LCBB, M&AMI, LCBI, FIBBA
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.
ESTABLISHED 24/7 BOUTIQUE FITNESS FRANCHISE - ROCKLIN, CA Turnkey fitness facility opportunity in affluent Rocklin, California, serving Placer County's thriving market. This established franchise...
TURNKEY TOWING COMPANY OPPORTUNITY - READY TO OPERATE This fully established California towing company presents an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking immediate entry into the...
Prime Opportunity in North Hollywood: Take advantage of this 2500 SF licensed location near Burbank Airport, situated in the bustling heart of North Hollywood. This prime spot offers excellent...
Own a high-demand, asset-light AI automation business designed to help local small and medium-sized businesses modernize and scale using powerful automation systems. Artificial Intelligence is no...
This Head Spa is a fully built-out luxury scalp health and head spa concept located in the highly desirable coastal community of Solana Beach, California. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a...
Available in California
Now Expanding in the US, Average Profit ~$81K/year. StretchMed is the largest and fastest growing stretching franchise concept in the Northeast!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $301,873
Own Mr Carpentry in Your Territory - Professional Carpentry Brand Licensing Opportunity This startup opportunity offers exclusive territorial licensing rights to operate under the established Mr....
Pokeworks Franchise Opportunity - Own the #1 Fastest Growing Poke Brand Founded in 2015, Pokeworks has rapidly established itself as the leading premium fast-casual poke franchise in the United States...
$180,000
Palm Desert, CA
Marvel Cake is a premium bakery and café concept specializing in handcrafted cakes, elegant pastries, viennoiseries, tarts, desserts, and high-quality coffee and tea. The brand combines...
Dance in the Wild is a genuinely new business opportunity: host synced-music dance events outdoors, in nature, with almost no investment. It's a way to start your own business and build a real...
Opportunity to open Insurance Agency In the San Fernando Valley/Ventura County area! The benefits: • New Business Commissions of up to 300% • Support from District Office and Territory team,...
The purchase would include approximately 15 new 2022-2024 electric motorcycles, spare parts, dealership rights, and domain name for Adventure Motorcycle Rentals....
TURNKEY MEDICAL IMAGING & WELLNESS CENTER - ABSENTEE OPPORTUNITY Established outpatient imaging center featuring state-of-the-art CT scanner technology, serving Orange County with advanced early...
2025 16' x 8' turnkey food trailer with all equipment included. This is a fully equipped loaded potato business ready for its next owner. The recipes and food have received excellent feedback from...
FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY - FASTEST LABS OF BAKERSFIELD Exclusive Territory Franchise for Sale This rare opportunity offers an exclusive Fastest Labs franchise territory serving the Bakersfield,...
Available Nationwide
Leading Residential Property Management Franchise Seeking Like Minded Candidates. We provide an opportunity in Property Mgmt for those seeking a residual income and the lifestyle that accompanies it.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $423,174
Startup Franchise Opportunity – Open Container Wine Bar (Florida Markets) Step into ownership of Open Container Wine Bar, a modern, lifestyle-driven wine bar franchise designed for today’s...
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CLEANING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Protected by $100K Revenue Guarantee - or we buy it back. Turnkey cleaning business opportunity designed for quick launch and scalable growth in...
$152,500
Fairfield, CA
Dominology Security Group (DSG) is a California-based security and community service organization operating under a nonprofit structure with a focus on public safety, workforce development, and event...
ONLINE DIRECT TO CONSUMER HIGH END PET AND GIFT PRODUCTS OPPORTUNITY This opportunity presents a premium pet and gift products venture positioned to compete in the luxury pet market segment....
Available Nationwide
Thrive with a Recession-Resistant, Essential Service Business Backed by a Proven Business Model
Avg. Unit Revenue: $384,105
Anaheim, CA
California
Santa Clarita, CA
Oceanside, CA
Eastvale, CA
Tricia Bernhardt
Restaurant Exchange
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Company Information: At Restaurant eXchange, we specialize in matching buyers with sellers of existing businesses within the food & beverage industry. Our services include: Assessing the value of the business for fair market pricing Confidentially marketing the business, and real estate if included Controlling the exposure of information to qualified buyers Helping buyers by matching their skills and resources to an appropriate business Negotiating the price and terms, and documenting the agreement Assisting with lease negotiations, ABC transfers, and franchise approval Sourcing the acquisition financing when possible Facilitating all actions needed to close the sale successfully The businesses we have represented for sale include: Full-Service Restaurants (from family style to fine dining) Fast Food & Quick-Service Restaurants Franchises Bars & Nightclubs Coffeehouses Bakeries Deli Cafes Ice Cream Shops Pizza Restaurants Mexican, Asian & Other Ethnic Restaurants Catering Businesses Tea Rooms Charter Party Boats
Orange County, CA
Gardena, CA
$5,000,000
San Bernardino County, CA
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Available in California
Sacramento County, CA
Placer County, CA
Van Nuys, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Calabasas, CA
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
Encino, CA
Anaheim, CA
Available Nationwide
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.