San Mateo County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Black SUV / Livery Company + 2026 Chevrolet Suburban RST Diesel
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
10+ Yrs Established Phone Repair, Low Rent, Easy Ops
San Diego County, CA
Profitable Morro Bay Store on the Embarcadero
Morro Bay, CA
Import Furnishing & Artisan Decor, San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
Pizza Wings Restaurant, great Neighborhood
Stevenson Ranch, CA
San Francisco ATM Processing Portfolio - 157 ATMs - $279,000
San Francisco, CA
Ollo Malibu For Sale
Malibu, CA
Family Practice For Sale in California
Santa Barbara County, CA
Landmark Restaurant & Bar-$3M+ Sales, Type 47 License, Coveted Patio!
Los Angeles County, CA
Global Digital Imaging Hardware & Workflow Products Company
$27,005,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Established Transmission & Auto Repair Shop | Bakersfield Area
Bakersfield, CA
Grazing and Catering Business!
Los Angeles County, CA
Robert Hughes
Hughes Properties Inc.
Serving Riverside County, CA
For more than 20 years Hughes Properties has operated as a full-service, Business Opportunity focused organization in the Palm Springs area. We are much more than a sales force. We are consensus-oriented in that a buyer and seller must reach their optimum deal; one that is fair to both parties. A satisfying Win-Win situation for all. We work diligently with Sellers to determine the top dollar value of their business. The valuation has to reflect numerous key factors while dialing in the personalized variables of how each business is run. Over the years we have learned the truest fair value is calculated by looking closely at the Seller‘s Cash Flow to determine the Profit model for that particular business. From Day One Hughes Properties has blown past borders marketing all business listings on a global scale. We have always recognized the Palm Springs area as having it’s own particular brand of world wide recognition and appeal. As such, we advertise our business listings globally and work hard to provide service around the clock. We take pride in the number of E2 Visas we have had approved for buyers who hail from Canada, France, Switzerland, Portugal, England, Peru, along with so many other countries. Through our experience in getting these E2 Visas approved, we are able to successfully sell someone’s business thereby allowing them to write their next chapter, while a new family gains the opportunity to live the American dream of running their own business. Many times Sellers are ready to move on to an exciting new venture, or perhaps they’re ready to retire, maybe move closer to family. Wherever you are in life, whatever your goals, we’re here to help you sell the business you have built over the years and move on, while for others we stand ready to find you the ideal opportunity to be your own boss and move up.
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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
Turnkey Restaurant with Beer & Wine License in Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park, CA
Prime Street-Front SUSHI Restaurant Space for Sale in El Monte Plaza
El Monte, CA
Profitable Language Services Firm — Remote, Scalable, High Margin
$4,810,000
California
Highly Profitable Hawaiian BBQ Restaurant for Sale in Riverside
Riverside, CA
Turnkey Beauty & Wellness Spa for Sale in Montclair Plaza
Montclair, CA
Newly remodeled Liquor Store
Inglewood, CA
Established High-Volume Smoke Shop – Reseda, CA | $35K Monthly Sales |
Reseda, CA
Established Property Management Company for sale in West LA
Los Angeles County, CA
Low Voltage - Commercial & Residential Installation - 23 Yrs, Retiring
Galt, CA
Established Boost Mobile Store, Turnkey Opportunity with GP
City Of Atwater, CA
Breakfast Lunch Restaurant
Los Altos, CA
Santa Clara County Preschool for Sale - Bright & Spacious
Santa Clara County, CA
10-Year Established Franchise Sushi Business – Priced for Quick Sale
Arcadia, CA
Multi-Line Insurance Agency
$225,000
Castro Valley, CA
Eagle Rock Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
Luxury Upscale Glendale Are Salon -Make Offer
Los Angeles, CA
C-store with Beer Wine
San Jose, CA
Restaurant Turn-Key Heavy Foot-Trafic
Pasadena, CA
Established Vietnamese restaurant
Campbell, CA
Turnkey Collision & Auto Body Shop – Fully Equipped
Los Angeles, CA
Established Pet Grooming Business for Sale
Tustin, CA
Scalable Physical and Occupational Therapy Mobile Clinic
Orange County, CA
Matt Manavi, MBA, CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI
California Mergers and Acquisitions
Serving Orange County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is a world leader in the marketing and sale of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. Transworld offers professional services that brings buyers and sellers together whether you represent an acquisition minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company. We serve all business owners in Southern CA with offices in San Berbardino County, Orange County, and San Diego County.
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Sweet Bunnies Frozen Yogurt Shop - Prime Lancaster Location
Lancaster, CA
Pharmacy For Sale
Roseville, CA
Turnkey Home-Based Business with AI Systems–Built for Rapid Expansion
$14,995
California
Great opportunity
Victorville, CA
Nail Store
Alameda County, CA
Profitable Coffee Shop in High-Traffic Location
San Dimas, CA
"High-Visibility Redwood City" Turnkey Specialty Beverage Franchise Op
Redwood City, CA
Established Indian Restaurant for Sale - San Ramon
San Ramon, CA
Established 29-Year Southern California Security Company | $760K SDE |
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Home Health Care Agency- 20 years under same Owner
Los Angeles, 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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