Alameda County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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*Motivated Seller* Fully Equipped Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant
Hot chicken restaurant for sale (great location for donut shop)
Pomona, CA
Prime Hollywood area location
Los Angeles, 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
Established Multifamily Flooring Contractor - Southern California
Orange County, 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
Licensed Hospice Opportunity
Woodland Hills, CA
Established Mediterranean Restaurant — Oakland, Type 47 License
$295,000
Oakland, CA
Established Pet Grooming Salon | Seller Financing Available
Orange County, CA
Turnkey Mobile Food & Catering Concepts - Profitable
San Francisco County, CA
Zaihua (Daniel) Hu, MBA, CEPA, CABB, IBBA
CURB
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Daniel Hu is a Los Angeles-based Business Broker, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Capital Strategy Advisor with 20+ years of experience in corporate strategy, M&A, cross-border business development, brand expansion, and capital planning. Daniel works with small to mid-sized business owners, entrepreneurs, buyers, and investors to support confidential business sales, acquisitions, exit planning, business valuation, financing coordination, and capital strategy. His work focuses on helping owners answer a critical question: should they grow, sell, recapitalize, acquire, or prepare for a future capital market opportunity? With an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business and an early background in industrial automation, Daniel brings a practical mix of operational, financial, and transaction experience. He previously led high-performing product and revenue teams at a publicly traded e-commerce company with more than $300M in annual revenue, launched consumer brands, and structured cross-border distribution partnerships. As a CEPA, Daniel helps business owners think beyond the transaction by aligning business value, personal goals, financial readiness, and market timing. For owners seeking an exit, he provides confidential business valuation, buyer screening, negotiation support, and transaction coordination. For owners seeking growth, he helps evaluate acquisition strategy, financing options, capital planning, and IPO readiness. Licensed in real estate and mortgage lending, Daniel provides integrated support for business transfers, commercial property considerations, and acquisition financing. His bilingual English/Chinese capabilities and strong ties in both U.S. and Chinese business communities make him a valuable partner for clients seeking local execution with global perspective. Crestory Capital focuses on business brokerage, exit planning, capital strategy, and IPO advisory for qualified companies.
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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
Busy Auto Repair in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing
San Francisco, CA
Prime Location Tire Shop
$395,000
Gardena, CA
Flower Shop in Glendale
Glendale, CA
Gas Station & Liquor Store Including Lotto
Concord, CA
Turnkey Bar, Restaurant & Distillery Business Opportunity
El Dorado County, CA
LA's Premier Boxing & Fitness Center with Top Rated Personal Trainers
Los Angeles County, CA
Fast Casual Restaurant in a busy center
Redondo Beach, CA
Santa Clara County Flower Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
Sales & Repair of Outdoor Power Equipment Company
California
Medical Technology Marketing Research & Consulting Company
California
Paint and Hardware Store in LA County
Long Beach, CA
Restaurant, fully equipped, ample parking
Union City, CA
Trucking Company For Sale Well Established
$19,900,000
Bloomington, CA
Growing In-Home Senior Care Business – San Diego
San Diego, CA
Cornered Indian restaurant for sale in SF on Valencia
San Francisco, CA
Prime Palo Alto Salon & Chair Rental
Palo Alto, CA
Vending Machine Location
Buena Park, CA
Quick Sale! Profitable Tax Business with 30 Years of Clients
Pleasant Hill, CA
Price Reduced! | Full-Service Mail Center Franchise in SoCal - SC2195
California
Amazing location in downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
42 year old Profitable sign company with a spray Booth
Orange County, CA
Benjamin Lalezari
Realty Investment Advisors, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Realty Investment Advisors is a Southern California brokerage specializing in commercial real estate and business sales, with a strong focus on gas stations, car washes, convenience stores, and neighborhood markets. We represent buyers and sellers in both business-only transactions and sales that include the underlying property. Our experience spans major fuel brands and independent stations, as well as retail properties. Our buyer relationships include 7-Eleven, and we also represent Circle K operators seeking acquisition and expansion opportunities. We work with individual owner-operators, real estate investors, and established businesses with multiple locations throughout Southern California. We also help property owners secure financially strong tenants, including corporate operators and established family-owned businesses with multiple locations. These relationships allow us to connect owners with experienced tenants seeking long-term locations. We help clients evaluate opportunities, understand business and property economics, and navigate the details of a transaction. This includes lease terms, fuel supply agreements, franchise requirements, and coordination with lenders, escrow, and other transaction professionals. Based in Santa Monica, we serve Los Angeles County and the broader Southern California market. Whether you are selling a business, selling the business together with the property, seeking a strong tenant, or acquiring your next location, Realty Investment Advisors offers practical guidance and attentive service from the initial conversation through closing.
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Welcome to Pho Kuroushi – Wagyu Beef, a well-established Vietnamese
Garden Grove, CA
Fully Equipped, Turnkey Cafe Ready for New Ownership
Westminster, CA
6 Year Old Ultra-Premium DTC Meat Brand Ready to be Scaled
$1,300,000
San Diego, CA
3 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, 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
Mediterranean Quick Serve Restaurant
San Clemente, CA
Franchise Quick Serve Healthy Food Restaurant
Orange, CA
Licensed Long Beach Cultivation Business + Real Estate Available
Long Beach, 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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