REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Angels Camp, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Winery, Tasting Room & Event Venue with Real Estate
Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Folsom near Ranch 99 supermarket
Folsom, CA
Opportunity to acquire a well-established Trading Card in Milpitas
Milpitas, CA
Classic 60's Drive-Inn Own the Real Estate with the Business
Quincy, CA
Pizza Restaurant with Beer & Wine(ABC-Type 41) License
Norwalk, CA
Established and Growing Tutoring Center in a Prime OC Location
Anaheim, CA
Established Inland Empire Party Rental Business | Semi-Absentee
Riverside, CA
Turnkey Restaurant for Sale in Prime Dublin Shopping Center
Dublin, CA
25-Year Auto Repair & STAR Smog Shop | SBA Pre-Qualified
Solano County, CA
Modern Indian Restaurant — Sacramento Metro Area | High Foot Traffic
Yolo County, CA
Iconic Long Beach Broadway Dist. Bar w/ 47 & Entertainment Licenses
Long Beach, CA
California Cannabis Distribution Business for Sale | Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Turnkey Biological Soil & Water Solutions
California
Turnkey Tech Repair Franchise with Built-In B2B & Insurance Revenue
$149,900
Poway, CA
Accurate Automotive & Smog Solutions in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Highly Profitable Indian Grocery Market
Newark, CA
Bobby Panahi,MBA
BPRE
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sunset Advisors is a California business brokerage specializing in the confidential sale and acquisition of privately held businesses, with core expertise in construction sector, towing companies, transportation companies, gas stations, healthcare/hospice operations, laundromats, as well as restaurant and retail businesses. We represent sellers as well as buyers in complex transactions across the state, with a focus on operationally intensive and service-driven industries. Key highlights: • Specialized focus on gas station and convenience store transactions, including asset sales, lease negotiations, and coordination with landlords, franchisors, and fuel suppliers. • Extensive experience representing buyers and sellers of transportation businesses, including logistics, towing, and fleet-based service companies requiring licensing and operational due diligence. • Strong background in healthcare and hospice business transactions, navigating regulatory requirements, licensing, and confidential ownership transitions. • Proven track record in restaurant and retail business sales, including independent concepts and multi-unit operations, with expertise in lease assignments and landlord negotiations. • Comprehensive transaction management from valuation and confidential marketing through due diligence and closing, coordinating with attorneys, lenders, landlords, and escrow. • Statewide California coverage from a Southern California base, with expansion into the New York market coming soon, emphasizing discretion, responsive communication, and results-driven representation. For confidential inquiries, contact Sunset Advisors at 310-670-3800.
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Multi-Location Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry Platform - SoCal
Los Angeles County, CA
High Volume Retiring with good Profit Dry Cleaners
Lake Forest, CA
Established Mongolian BBQ restaurant for sale in Scramento Natomas
Sacramento, CA
Multi-Location Beauty Spa Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
15 Year Old Catering Company Business For Sale PRICE REDUCTION!
Alameda, CA
Popular Charcuterie Business for Sale!
Los Gatos, CA
Juicy Juicy
Bermuda Dunes, CA
Well-Established Candy Manufacturer and Wholesaler
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Nail Salon for Sale — Prime Location Now sale pending
$250,000
Santa Clara, CA
Music Retailer with Repair Division & Studios
Sacramento County, CA
Car Wash | Affluent Orange County Trade Area | 40,000+ VPD
Costa Mesa, CA
High-Volume All-American Eatery: $200K+ Gross Sales w/ Local Following
Rio Linda, CA
Natural Skincare Brand | Wholesale + Online Sales
San Diego, CA
Silicon Valley Car Wash Asset | Business & RE | High-Visibility Area
Sunnyvale, CA
Hamburger Rest (Independent)
Escondido, CA
Hermosa Beach Better For You Food Service Chain
Hermosa Beach, CA
Music Retailer with Repair Division & studio rental
Sacramento County, CA
SBA Pre-Approved Absentee-Owned Established Whitening Studio
Los Angeles, CA
Award-Winning Napa Valley Winery
California
Car rental + dealership + collision center by the LAX
$9,500,000
Inglewood, CA
Immaculate, Newly Remodeled Quick Service Restaurant With Type 1 Hood
Santa Clara County, CA
Popular Italian Restaurant Since 1977 with Full ABC
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Asian Restaurant in High Traffic Mall
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Laguna Niguel, CA
Specialty Building Materials Distributor
Los Angeles County, CA
20 Plus Years-Longtime Law Practice-Turn Key- Extensive Client List!
San Francisco, CA
Franchise Ice cream store for sale-High volume
Solano County, CA
Beer & Wine Market in a densely populated area with strong walk in cus
North Hills, CA
Turnkey Auto Repair & STAR Smog Shop – With Rare Used Car Sales Permit
Marin 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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South Bay Better For You Food Service Chain
Redondo Beach, CA
High Volume Auto Repair - Orange County
Orange County, CA
Busy Subway Restaurant
$380,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Gas Station, C Store - Business & Real Estate for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
Turnkey Bar & Restaurant
Ventura, CA
Established Pet Salon & Shop | SoCal | Strong Repeat Clientele
Los Angeles County, CA
Turn-Key Breakfast Restaurant in Prime Vista Location
Vista, CA
Strategic Arcadia Restaurant Opportunity
Arcadia, CA
Turn key General automotive repair facility
Seaside, CA
Mobile Car Detailing
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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