Los Angeles, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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High-Margin Radiant Heating Contractor – Premier LA Niche Business
Bike rental business in prime ocean-front location
Orange County, CA
Grocery Store with ABC Type 20 in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
Profitable Vietnamese restaurants
Marin County, CA
Popular Pizza Restaurant (Los Altos)
Los Altos, CA
Auto Repairer in South OC with 30+ years in operation, Fully Equipped
Mission Viejo, CA
Market Sushi
Fountain Valley, CA
Profitable Specialty Outdoor Retailer
Nevada County, CA
333K Net Absentee-Owner DME Business in California
California
Semi-absentee run boba tea shop for sale in Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
Beautiful newly remodeled nail salon for sale located in Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CA
Manufacturing & Distribution Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Beauty Salon in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
1. $150K ASSET SALE In The Heart Of San Diego!
$150,000
San Diego, CA
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!! Premier Florist Located In South Orange County
Orange County, CA
Fully Equipped Nail salon in Prime Location
Ventura 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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Dry Cleaner in Oak Park
Oak Park, CA
Highly Profitable Commercial Restroom Partition Mfr & Installer
Orange County, CA
Beauty Supply in La Brea
Los Angeles, CA
Mail Box business in San Fernando Valley
Sherman Oaks, CA
Afghani/Indian/Pakistani Restaurant - Heart of Roseville
Roseville, CA
High Profit Smog Test Only-South Orange Co.
Orange County, CA
Established & Profitable UPS Store Franchise in Prime Ventura Location
Ventura, CA
taxi company serving entire Coachella Valley
Palm Springs, CA
Producing Oil & Gas Investment - Nexus Bear Lake, LP
$100,000
Newport Beach, CA
QSR Franchise-3 locations in Orange County, buy one or all three
Orange County, CA
QSR Franchise-3 locations in Orange County, buy one or all three
Orange County, CA
Fully Remodeled, Absentee Operated Baskin-Robbins Franchise
Alameda County, CA
Highly Automated Property Management Business with Growth Upside
Orange County, CA
Fabulous Food Opportunity
Beverly Hills, CA
Established Dessert & Frozen Yogurt Shop in Prime Coastal Town
Orange County, CA
Cute Home Goods Shop in Mill Valley For Sale
Mill Valley, CA
Established STAR Smog Test Only Center, $15K Monthly Net
Los Angeles County, CA
Yogurtland Franchise in North Orange County
Orange County, CA
Popular Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant within a Busy Shopping Center
Sonoma County, CA
Full Welding & Sheet Metal Fab Shop – Owner Retiring, Asset Sale
$230,000
North Hollywood, CA
Hamburger Franchise in Popular Outlet Mall
Ventura County, CA
Global NVOCC/Freight Forwarder: Exceptional Value
San Mateo County, CA
Global NVOCC/Freight Forwarder: Exceptional Value
San Mateo County, CA
Dry Cleaning Plant – 18 Years, Busy Location, Avg. Monthly Net 12K.
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Beer & Wine Store with for Sale - High Lotto Income
Long Beach, CA
Premier Long Beach Coastal Corridor | Full Service Restaurant & Bar
Orange County, CA
Meat Market - Convenience Store, Big price reduction.
Paramount, CA
Established Specialty Dessert & Bakery Business | Fully Equipped
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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$70,000 Asset Sale - Modern Asian Restaurant in fashionable Los Feliz
Los Angeles County, CA
Korean BBQ Restaurant for Sale | $299,000
Alameda County, CA
Turnkey OC Mobile Detailing – 2 Fitted Vans, App, Domain & Reviews
$129,000
Lake Forest, CA
Trusted Ventura County Fencing Business Primed for Growth
Ventura County, CA
Wholesale Flowers to Retail Stores.
Los Angeles County, CA
Floral Design Studio Serving Weddings & Special Events
Livermore, CA
Beverage Drinks Shop FOR SALE in City of Industry
Rowland Heights, CA
$195,000 - Orange County - 4.5 Yelp Stars – BBQ Restaurant
Orange County, CA
High End Area Famous Grocery Store / Super Market
Santa Clara County, CA
Chinese restaurant with a reasonal rent-fully equipped
Fremont, 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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