San Diego, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Profitable coffee roasting business for sale
Barbershop for sale
Pacifica, CA
100% Employee Operated Franchise Business Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
Steal of the year: 2,400 SF OC Restaurant for $80K | $4,130/Mo Re
Orange County, CA
Established 30+ Year Mediterranean Restaurant – Sacramento
Sacramento County, CA
Liquor store For Sale in Westminster
Westminster, CA
Well Established Dry Cleaning Plant & Agency.
Escondido, CA
Arco Am Pm with Real Property Contract expires in 2031
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lawndale, CA
Very High Profit Margins
Orange, CA
Strong Franchise Opportunity in Livermore - Or Bring Your Own Concept!
Alameda County, CA
Profitable Independent Distribution Route Business
Long Beach, CA
Profitable Mail & Business Services Center – Growth Potential
Contra Costa County, CA
Emobility outlet location -$100K of inventory incl
Los Angeles County, CA
Premier International Market - Turnkey Business with Growth Potencial
$1,200,000
Los Angeles, CA
New Insulation & Home-Energy Franchise — All of Orange County
Orange County, CA
Established Restaurant | Business Only or With Commercial Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Merced County, CA
Leo Landaverde
Greenland Advisors
Serving Fresno County, CA
Greenland Advisors is a modern business brokerage firm based in Austin, Texas, focused on helping business owners exit with maximum value, discretion, and strategic precision. We specialize in representing profitable, owner-operated and lower middle-market businesses across a range of industries, providing end-to-end advisory from valuation through closing. Our approach goes beyond traditional brokerage—we position each business like an asset, crafting compelling narratives, optimizing deal structure, and creating competitive buyer demand to drive premium outcomes. Our process is built on three core principles: Preparation drives valuation Confidentiality protects value Execution determines outcome We work exclusively with serious owners who are ready to explore a sale within the next 6–24 months, as well as qualified buyers seeking vetted, high-quality opportunities in the Austin market. At Greenland Advisors, we don’t just list businesses—we engineer successful exits.
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Turn-key, Profitable Nail and Beauty Salon for Sale in Beverly Hills
Los Angeles, CA
excellent opportunity in Westlake area-demographics are outstanding
Westlake Village, CA
Orange Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
BPPE Approved Vocational School for Sale – California
Santa Clara, CA
Estate Planning Office in Norco California
Norco, CA
European Wax Center Franchise For Sale in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Young Dimsum (Adelanto)
Adelanto, CA
10 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Seller Financing
San Leandro, CA
250-Terminal Multi-State ATM Portfolio | $820K Annual Cash Flow
$2,870,000
San Francisco, CA
13 FedEx Ground Routes - Sacramento, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Sacramento, CA
Newly built-out Boba & Tea Shop in high-traffic center
Orange County, CA
Strong cashflow Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings
Van Nuys, CA
Baskin Robbins next to Food 4 Less – High foot traffic
Winnetka, CA
Prime Location Smoke shop for sale in Riverside
Riverside, CA
Turnkey Pizza Shop in a High-Traffic Retail Location
Lemon Grove, CA
Full Service Automotive Shop | Highly Desirable Area | 1500 Customers
San Diego County, CA
*Motivated Seller* Fully Equipped Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant
Alameda County, CA
Hot chicken restaurant for sale (great location for donut shop)
Pomona, CA
Prime Hollywood area location
Los Angeles, CA
2 CRUMBL Franchise Locations for sale in LA County!
$599,999
Los Angeles County, CA
Sales, Design, Manufacturing, and Install of Signs Company
California
Outdoor Electric Recreation Company
California
Turnkey Sacramento C-Store & Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Sacramento County, CA
Spa for Sale (Absentee Operated)
San Jose, CA
Dermatology Practice in LA - High Margins, Prime Area
Los Angeles, CA
Hair Salon For Sale in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
Solar EPC Solutions for Agricultural & Commercial Customers
California
Dominant General Contractor
California
Ernie Martinez
Century 21
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Century 21 is the largest and oldest Business Broker and Real Estate since 1971 in all of Northern and Southern. Exclusive online listings that attract 1,000's of additional potential buyers and investors. .
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Licensed Hospice Opportunity
Woodland Hills, CA
Established Pet Grooming Salon | Seller Financing Available
Orange County, CA
Established Mediterranean Restaurant — Oakland, Type 47 License
$295,000
Oakland, CA
Turnkey Mobile Food & Catering Concepts - Profitable
San Francisco County, CA
Women's Clothing Consignment Store
Sacramento, CA
Pampered Puppies in Bear Valley Rd
Victorville, CA
High End Japanese Sushi Restaurant in SG Valley
Monterey Park, CA
Established Turnkey Cemetery Business in Vallejo, California
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Solano County, CA
Women's Apparel Retailer
California
Massage and Spa-Great Location
Alameda County, CA
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.
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