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Well established Liquor Store Business with Real estate for Sale

Sonoma County, CA

Well-established Liquor Store Business with Real Estate for Sale near Santa Rosa, CA The store is currently being operated by an absentee owner & neglected. The seller is residing very far & finding...

$2,300,000

$2,300,000

1,720sf Popular Bubble Tea, Juice & Coffee Bar for Sale

Claremont, CA

Almond Haus Cafe is an Asian-owned bubble tea and coffee shop located in the same plaza as Sprouts with plenty of free parking. What They Offer The menu spans milk teas, fruit teas, coffee, smoothies,...

$98,000

$98,000

Neighborhood store (Liquor + Taco/Pizza) Rent $3500 / 5000 sqft

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

*Gross sales $45000 (liquor store) + $20000 (restaurant) * Size : Liquor store 2000 sqft + Taco Plce 1500 sqft + storage 1500 sqft * Lease 8 yrs + 2x5 yr option' * Biz Hour 7:00am--9:00pm...

$450,000

$450,000

Employee's running Good Potential with owner's management Since 2010

La Habra, CA

* GROSS SALES $21000/MO * SIZE 2600 SQ.FT. * LEASE 18 YEARS LEFT ORIGINALLY 25 YEARS * RENT $7400 INCLUDING CAM CHARGE & TRASH * BIZ HOUR 5:00AM--11:00PM * NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL CENTER ON MAJOR STREET...

$450,000

$450,000

HIGH VOLUME Coin Laundry and Optional Property -New Construction

Huntington Park, CA

Linda’s Lavanderia – High-Volume Coin Laundry Business | Real Estate Available Separately An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-volume coin laundry business in a highly...

$2,889,000

$2,889,000

Turnkey Nail Salon in Prime North Beach --- Great for absentee owners

San Francisco, CA

Prime North Beach Nail Salon – Turnkey Opportunity **May consider pre-IPO stock as partial compensation, subject to review** Established nail salon located in the heart of North Beach, surrounded by...

$125,000

$125,000

Turnkey Motorcycle Towing

Vallejo, CA

Established in 2022 Apex Motow is a towing company specializing in motorcycle and motorsports vehicle towing. Operating in the San Francisco Bay Area Apex Motow has established brand awareness and...

$25,000

$25,000

Berkeley Restaurant with Multiple Revenue Channels

Berkeley, CA

We are pleased to present an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and profitable fast-casual restaurant in the highly desirable Berkeley market. This turnkey operation combines a proven...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $139,093

Landscape Design-Build Contractor, Semi-Absentee Ownership

California

Established design-build landscape and outdoor-living contractor in the San Diego metropolitan area, producing approximately $590K in three-year average Seller's Discretionary Earnings on more than...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $590,000

Fully Equipped Restaurant on Convoy

San Diego County, CA

Located in a very busy and highly visible strip center on Convoy, this restaurant offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or investor. The space is fully equipped with an A1 hood, grease...

$299,000

$299,000

"San Jose Evergreen" Authentic Ramen Japanese Restaurant Turn-Key

San Jose, CA

ESTABLISHED RAMEN RESTAURANT LEASE OPPORTUNITY - SAN JOSE Prime commercial restaurant space available for lease in the established Evergreen area of East San Jose. This fully operational restaurant...

$200,000

$200,000

Steady San Diego Marine Electrical Service | Retiring Owner

San Diego, CA

Well-established marine electrical service company serving the San Diego County boating market since 2003. The business diagnoses, repairs, upgrades, and installs electrical and power systems on...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $172,867

Turnkey Pet Grooming Shop – Owner Retiring

Orange County, CA

Great opportunity to acquire an established pet grooming shop in a highly visible Orange County location. Operating since 2017, the business has built a loyal base of repeat customers and is currently...

$59,000

$59,000

Early-Stage TikTok Shop Services Firm Serving High-Profile Brands

$2,505,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$2,505,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Auto repair, 4 bay, 4 lifts, 4000 sq ft

Pleasanton, CA

Approximately 4000 square feet, 4 bay, 4 above ground lift auto repair shop for sale/lease in Pleasanton. New lease to buyer - suggested lease around $6600. There are no books and records. Interested...

$175,000

$175,000

Chinese Restaurant For Sale

Artesia, CA

For over a decade, this well-established Chinese Szechuan restaurant has been a staple dining destination for customers throughout Artesia, Cerritos, Lakewood, Norwalk, Bellflower, and the surrounding...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Bill Corley - BottomLine Business Brokers

BottomLine Business Brokers

Serving Orange County, CA

Professionally, confidentially and with the highest integrity, BottomLine provides business brokerage and M&A services to Buyers and Sellers of small and medium-sized California businesses across a wide range of industries. Our team of experienced, licensed brokers provide exceptional service, from the first client meeting to the close of escrow ... and beyond! BottomLine is the brokerage with a competitive edge, a powerful blend of old school sales finesse and modern digital marketing. We have an active following - half our deals come from our massive database of qualified buyers, who also love to purchase the real estate. We work tirelessly to match each business for sale with the right buyer and guide the company through the complexities of transitioning to new ownership. If it's a business, our brokers have sold one just like it! With well over a thousand businesses sold under one roof, we deliver superior results. And that's the BottomLine. Business Owners: •No Upfront Fees - Only pay when your business sells. •Valuations - Business valuations take experience: they're a blend of the state of your company, its profitability and market conditions. We'll help determine fair market value. •Accomplished - The BottomLine team has sold businesses in YOUR industry. •Peace of Mind - Selling businesses is a full-time job; you run your company and let us handle the sale. •Experienced Guides - We shepherd the process from start to finish: documentation, marketing, due diligence, and escrow. •Representation Matters - Great representation stacks the odds in favor of a successful sale. A BottomLine broker is a huge advantage! Buyers: •Opportunity - Each business we represent is an opportunity for the right Buyer. •The Highest Standards - We represent each business with integrity, disclosure, and accuracy. •First Time Buyers Welcome - Many of our Buyers are first-timers. Don’t worry, we’ll coach you through the process.

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Turnkey Modern 11-Chair Boutique Salon -Prime Location!

Claremont, CA

We are pleased to present an exceptional opportunity to acquire a stunning, recently built-out modern hair salon. Established in 2008, this high-traffic, turnkey business has quickly become a premier...

$125,000

$125,000

Beach Hut Deli Davis

Davis, CA

Beach Hut Deli Davis presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established franchise location in the heart of Davis, California. Operating since 2015, this popular sandwich shop has built a...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Market with the real estate in L.A.

Los Angeles, CA

Rare Business & Real Estate Opportunity in Los Angeles. Are you looking for a profitable, well organized and well established business with the opportunity to own the underlying real estate as well?...

$1,850,000

$1,850,000

Iconic Los Gatos Fine Jewelry Boutique | Established Luxury Brand

Los Gatos, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire an established luxury fine jewelry business with a prestigious Los Gatos location, established clientele, strong brand recognition, custom design capabilities, and...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Liquor Store/Convenience Store for Sale Near Berkeley, California

Berkeley, CA

ESTABLISHED LIQUOR STORE & CONVENIENCE STORE - BERKELEY AREA This turnkey liquor store and convenience store operation represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in the Berkeley, California...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

Net $600K/YR Auto PPF, Wrapping in Pasadena

Pasadena, CA

This business has built strong, ongoing relationships with prestigious luxury car dealerships, including Rolls-Royce, Porsche, Bentley, and BMW, generating consistent and reliable revenue streams. A...

$1,550,000

$1,550,000

Cash Flow: $600,000

Highly Profitable Niche E-Commerce Cinematic Equipment

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a thriving e-commerce business that taps into Hollywood's multi-billion dollar production industry. This Southern California-based company has spent six years building something special - a...

$3,450,000

$3,450,000

Cash Flow: $1,000,000

High-End Custom Stone Fabricator- $230K 2 YR Avg. SDE-Biz+Real Estate

San Diego County, CA

For over three decades, this natural and engineered stone fabrication and installation business has been the dominant high-end player in Southern California's top markets. Specializing in high-margin...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $275,156

Dream of Owning a Bar? This is it!! Includes Real Estate & Apartment

$800,000 - Marysville, CA

$800,000

Marysville, CA

Highly Profitable Smoke Shop & Market for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

An excellent opportunity is available to acquire a highly profitable, turnkey market and smoke shop situated along a busy, high-traffic commercial corridor. Successfully operated under the current...

$139,000

$139,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Turnkey Smoke Shop & Market for Sale – Los Angeles

Los Angeles County, CA

An exceptional opportunity is available to acquire a newly established smoke shop and neighborhood market featuring a beautiful, modern buildout. This thoughtfully developed hybrid retail concept...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $36,000

Net Income of $54,000 Working Only 20 Hours Per Week

Alameda County, CA

This is a small snack shop offering sandwiches, coffee, pastries, soft drinks, chips, and more. The new buyer can add more items to the minus. The space is approximately 360 sq ft and is located in a...

$99,000

$99,000

Established Business Sale With Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sacramento, CA

ESTABLISHED BUSINESS SALE WITH COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE This sale presents a strategic acquisition opportunity combining an operating restaurant business with freestanding commercial property in...

$1,599,000

$1,599,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Silverlake Area Neighborhood Pizzeria – Beloved Local Classic!

Los Angeles, CA

This family-owned neighborhood pizzeria has been rolling out fresh dough and serving up comfort food classics since 1993. Known for its welcoming environment and casual indoor and outdoor patio...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $23,992

Fully Equipped Kitchen in Sorreto Valley

San Diego, CA

Currently operating as an Asian concept, this restaurant comes fully equipped with a grease trap, Type 1 hood, fryer, 4-burner range with oven, stock pot burners, walk-in cooler and freezer, and much...

$149,000

$149,000

Togo's Sandwich Franchise Sandwich Shop Opportunity

Stanislaus County, CA

Franchise Sandwich Shop Established Togo’s Sandwich Franchise – Low Rent & Prime Lifestyle Hours Business Description Rare opportunity to own an established Togo’s Sandwich franchise with an...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Senior In - Home Care in Growing Corona, CA Region

Riverside County, CA

Established Senior Home Care Franchise - Corona, CA Region This turnkey Always Best Care franchise presents an exceptional opportunity to enter the rapidly expanding senior home care market in...

$65,000

$65,000

Special Industrial Fastener Manufacturing Business in LA for Sale

City Of Industry, CA

A Los Angeles County company specializing in capacitor discharge weld studs made with cold forming technology that has been operating for over 58 years. Since 1967, the company has been providing high...

$798,000

$798,000

Cash Flow: $101,955

Long-Established Home Health Care Agency, Medicare, LA County

Panorama City, CA

Well-established Home Health Care Agency with an active Medicare provider number, currently serving 20+ patients. The agency has been operating for many years and maintains a mix of Medicare and...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Lower-Entry Bay Area ATM Portfolio With Operations Already in Place

$490,000 - San Francisco County, CA

$490,000

San Francisco County, CA

Mediterranean Restaurant with Growth Potential

Ventura County, CA

Asking Price: $251,999 Monthy Sales Average: $29,000 per month (July 2025 to July 2026) Monthly Net Income Average: ~$5,700 (July 2025 to July 2026) Rent: ~$4,889 all-inclusive CAM Lease: 11/30/2030...

$251,999

$251,999

Charming Rare Opportunity to Own Coastal Coffee Shop in Tourist Town

San Luis Obispo County, CA

An opportunity to acquire a long-time, established specialty coffee business in a picturesque California Central Coast tourist town. Located in a prime downtown shopping district, the business...

$465,000

$465,000

Cash Flow: $185,000

New & Used Box Business -Established Since 1945 – Only 25 Hours a Week

Los Angeles, CA

Established in 1945, this long-standing box and packing-supply business specializes in new and quality used boxes for moving, packing, shipping, and storage. With an extensive selection of sizes...

$349,500

$349,500

Cash Flow: $168,000

Highly Profitable 7-Elevan with Car Wash & Gas Station

San Bernardino County, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly profitable and established 7-Eleven convenience store featuring a gas station and car wash. This is a unique, multi-income-stream business opportunity that...

$350,000

$350,000

High-Volume, Fully Staffed Smoke Shop – Approx. $40K Average Monthly N

San Bernardino County, CA

High-Volume, Fully Staffed Smoke Shop – Approximately $40,000 Average Monthly Net Profit Rare opportunity to acquire a high-volume, highly profitable smoke shop in a busy Los Angeles County location....

$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $480,000

SBA-Approved, Turnkey Mail & Business Services Center

San Mateo County, CA

Acquire a proven, long-established business offering multiple essential services under one roof. This trusted neighborhood destination provides shipping, private mailbox rentals, printing, notary...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $135,118

Premier Specialty Engineering & Drilling Firm

California

Acquire a highly reputable, high-margin California Class A general engineering contractor with nearly four decades of market leadership in the San Francisco Bay Area. The company specializes in...

$2,999,999

$2,999,999

EBITDA: $1,070,000

New equipment, new opportunities in the heart of LA

Los Angeles, CA

This fully equipped laundromat operates in a dense, high traffic Los Angeles market with dedicated parking and convenient extended hours seven days a week. The business generates revenue through self...

$650,000

$650,000

Siavosh Ardalan CBB,CABB,IBBA,Bsc,MSc,NAR

RED HOT PROPERTIES

Serving Orange County, CA

I have owned and operated three retail and four service businesses and sold all of them. As a business broker I fully understand the seller and the buyer . I bring them together and close escrow. Always discrete and confidential. Experience does count. Broker/Owner , not an agent . Representing buyers and sellers of businesses in Orange County and surrounding areas. Experienced in Selling Retail , Service , Manufacturing businesses & Medical Practices . Bachelors and Masters from USC. Real Estate Broker. Certified Business Broker CBB Member California Association of Business Brokers. Member National Association of Realtors. Member International Business Brokers Association. Member Orange Chamber of Commerce.

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Leading Craft Distillery with Proven Sales History

California

Turn-key opportunity to get into the lucrative beverage alcohol industry. After 13 years of operation, the owners of this craft distillery are looking to free more time for personal interests and...

$750,000

$750,000

Redwood City CA CPA Practice for Sale

San Mateo County, CA

This tax-focused practice offers an attractive opportunity for a local practitioner looking to expand through acquisition. Practice Highlights: • The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $77,000

Turn-Key Smoke Shop for Sale – Fully Built Out – Orange County, CA

$100,000 - Orange, CA

$100,000

Orange, CA

Profitable Artisan Bakery: Strong Brand, Consistent Steady Growth"

Riverside County, CA

Highly regarded artisan bakery with a distinctive brand, loyal customer following, exceptional reputation, and strong cash flow. This is an opportunity to acquire an established artisan bakery known...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $282,699

Home Health in Sherman Oaks

Sherman Oaks, CA

Established business in 2023, home health care business offering an excellent opportunity for a qualified buyer or experienced healthcare professional. The business has a solid operating history and...

$280,000

$280,000

Retractable Awning Manufacturer

Los Angeles, CA

The Company is a leading manufacturer of premium retractable shading systems sold exclusively through an established network of professional dealers. The Company manufactures its products and sells...

$4,200,000

$4,200,000

EBITDA: $831,119

Beloved Mission District Neighborhood Bar For Sale with 48 License

San Francisco, CA

A favorite Mission District neighborhood bar for sale. A hand-carved antique oak backbar anchors the room, framed by stained glass, vintage pendants and a record-lined game area. This established...

$260,000

$260,000

BMW Specialty Repair Shop, SBA Pre-Qualified 72% Repeat Revenue

California

Single-location BMW and Mini specialty service and repair shop in California, in one of the densest concentrations of German cars in the country. Revenue and earnings have grown in each of the last...

$1,599,000

$1,599,000

Cash Flow: $445,000

In the Heart of Downtown San Mateo,Turnkey Chinese Restaurant FOR SALE

San Mateo, CA

Asking $288,000 (negotiable on lease/equipment/inventory) A rare chance to take over a profitable, normally operating Chinese restaurant built around handmade dumplings, xiao long bao, noodles, and...

$288,000

$288,000

Turnkey Chinese Concept In the Heart of Downtown Sam Mateo CA For Sale

San Mateo, CA

Asking $288,000 (negotiable on lease/equipment/inventory) A rare chance to take over a profitable, normally operating Chinese restaurant built around handmade dumplings, xiao long bao, noodles, and...

$288,888

$288,888

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

Number of Businesses for Sale  

  ~5,500

Median Asking Price  

  $360,000

Median Reported Revenue  

  $630,000

Median Reported Earnings  

  $150,000

Profit Margin  

  23%

Earnings Multiple  

  2.5

Revenue Multiple  

  0.6

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

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.