REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Contra Costa County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Profitable Child Care Business + Real Estate Included..
Infrared Sauna & Cold Plunge Studio, North County San Diego
San Diego County, CA
Studio City, Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
High-Margin Ophthalmology Practice - Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
Poke Shop in the Heart of Glendale!
Glendale, CA
Subscription Management Platform for Physical Product Rentals
San Francisco, CA
Preschool For Sale San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
After-School & Homeschool Enrichment Academy for Sale
Mission Viejo, CA
Long standing embroidery business
Placer County, CA
Aerospace Precision Machine Shop for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-Established Dry Cleaning Plant for Sale | $325,000
Contra Costa County, CA
Medical Spa Location & Equipment
Beverly Hills, CA
Liquor Store with Real Estate + Rental Income | SBA Approved
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Contra Costa County, CA
Profitable Turnkey Mobile Dog Grooming Business - SFV
$165,000
Los Angeles, CA
Established Exterior Cleaning Business with Recurring Clients
Orange County, CA
Prime retail corridor Day Spa & Lounge in Orange County
Orange County, CA
Manjit Singh
MS Real Estate Inc
Serving Alameda County, CA
Manjit Singh has provided outstanding business brokerage services throughout California, combining experience, market knowledge, and a results-driven approach.
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Turnkey Operating Restaurant for Sale | Prime Santa Clara Location
Santa Clara, CA
"Turnkey Ayce Sushi — $2.7m+ In Sales, Turn The Keys And Go"
Los Angeles, CA
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Fe Springs, CA - Highly Profitable
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Semi-Absentee Dessert Shop |$54K Net| Seller Financing | Good Location
Contra Costa County, CA
Profitable Peninsula Deli | $175K NET | $1,310 Rent | Type I Hood
San Mateo County, CA
Established Southern California Custom Sign & Graphics Manufacturer
Orange County, CA
Dog grooming shop.
Pasadena, CA
Profitable San Diego Salon in Busy Shopping Center
San Diego, CA
Absentee-Run Claw Machine Arcade in Riverside Tyler Mall
$200,000
Riverside, CA
Profitable Indian Restaurant In San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant w/ Patio / Property Available for Purchase
Los Angeles County, CA
Established and Profitable Supplemental Education Franchise
Contra Costa County, CA
Profitable Pottery Painting Studio in Busy Entertainment District
San Joaquin County, CA
Profitable Online Floral & Event Services LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Custom Picture Framing Business
Santa Barbara County, CA
27-Year RF Technology Company | $544K SDE | Significant Growth
Camarillo, CA
Market Sushi
Corona, CA
Appliance Repair Company for Sale in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Full-Service Indian Restaurant in Prime Walnut Creek Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Boba drinks and Asian fast food Restaurant
$45,000
Antioch, CA
20-Year Central Coast Law Firm | $2.3M Rev | $700K SDE | Owner-Indepen
California
Established Quick Service Mexican Restaurant
Marin County, CA
Vending machine at location for sale 11 total combo snacks and drinks
Van Nuys, CA
5-Day Deli and Sandwich in Santa Barbaro
Santa Barbara, CA
Traditional ,Long -established Brunch restaurant and real estate sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Coin Laundry and Coin Car Wash with Property Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Arcadia CA
Arcadia, CA
Major brand tool truck route in south Sacramento
Sacramento County, CA
Luke Middendorf, CBB
Sacramento Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento Business Brokers represents owners selling businesses across Greater Sacramento. Founded by Luke Middendorf, CBB, the firm pairs in-depth deal marketing with proactive buyer outreach, reaching prospective buyers who aren't actively searching but will act on the right opportunity. The seller is at the center of every engagement, handled with the discretion a confidential sale requires. Most firms list a business and wait. Sacramento Business Brokers builds a deeper Confidential Information Memorandum, positions the business the way a buyer evaluates it, and finds the buyer through built prospect lists, professional networks, and direct outreach. The result is a wider field of buyers and a better chance of reaching the right one. The firm works with business owners in the $500K to $5M range across Greater Sacramento, including Placer and El Dorado counties, and selectively elsewhere in California. We handle every inquiry in strict confidence.
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Prime South Park Restaurant | Fully Equipped | $2,400/mo. w/ Type 41
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Sushi Restaurant for Sale | $175,000
San Jose, CA
Prime Drive-Through Coffee Business FOR SALE
$275,000
Redwood City, CA
Turnkey Restaurant, Bar & Real Estate- Trinity Mountains -$1.1M Sales
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Trinity County, CA
Busy Restaurant close to Beach on main street PRICE REDUCED
San Clemente, CA
Recognized as the Top Auto Glass Shop for 2025
Santa Clara County, CA
Recognized as the Top Auto Glass Shop for 2025
Santa Clara County, CA
First Time on the market Sushi Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles Molecular Laboratory with Medicare and Medi-Cal
Los Angeles, CA
Keeping Industries Moving
California
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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