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Businesses For Sale in California
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Medical Center: Life Longevity - Outstanding Performance & Results
Turnkey Home Health Agency for Sale
Simi Valley, CA
Denny's Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
Shasta County, CA
Liquor store and C-store near UC Davis campus
Yolo County, CA
Pizza and Italian restaurant -full staff-high traffic 4.5* reviews
Santa Clarita, CA
SBA Pre-qualified! Very Profitable Japanese fusion Restaurant in LB
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Long Beach, CA
Turnkey, Fast-Growing Established Franchisor with Multiple Locations
San Diego County, CA
Niche plastic manufacturing Co., Real Estate available
Orange County, CA
Veterinary Hospital for sale in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA
$581K Rev – Biometric Screening & Compliance Moat
Los Angeles County, CA
Niche Pumps and Service - Recurring Revenue 280K SDE
California
A fully equipped restaurant with a long hood/reasonable rent
Fremont, CA
25+ Year Established Optometry Practice | Retirement Transition |
Simi Valley, CA
Highly Desirable Sonic Franchise For Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Dry Cleaner Drop site / Alteration
Folsom, CA
Restaurant and Bar in Downtown Sonoma for Sale
Sonoma, CA
Todd Warner CVA, CM&AA, CMAP
Agribusiness Brokers
Serving Fresno County, CA
WarnerWest Advisors represents business owners who are ready to sell — providing the valuation work, the buyer relationships, and the transaction experience to get them to closing with what their companies are actually worth. We work across manufacturing, distribution, agribusiness, healthcare, and professional services, with a primary focus on Central and Northern California. What sets us apart isn't a process or a pitch — it's experience. Our principals have founded, grown, and sold businesses themselves. We've sat at the seller's side of the table. That changes how we think about what owners need, and it changes how buyers respond when we're in the room. We're headquartered in Fresno and have spent years building relationships with the buyers, owners, and advisors who define the Central Valley economy. When we say we know this market, we mean the specific dynamics of San Joaquin Valley manufacturing, agribusiness, and distribution — not a generic California approximation. Combined with a national network of private equity groups and strategic acquirers, that local depth consistently produces competitive offers for our clients. Our team has founded, grown, and sold businesses — not just advised on them. We know what it means to walk away from something you spent decades building. That experience shapes how we represent sellers, how we frame the business to buyers, and how we fight for every point of value in negotiations. It's a different kind of credibility. Anyone can sign an engagement letter. Our reputation has been built by what our clients actually walk away with — not what was promised in a pitch deck. We're selective about the engagements we take because we're only interested in transactions we can execute well. Our clients' results are the only marketing that matters to us.
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Subway Franchise/ High Vol / Full Staff/ Potential
Orange County, CA
Pacific Beach Bar/Restaurant For Sale
San Diego, CA
Subway Franchise/ High Vol / Full Staff / Potential
Orange County, CA
Coastal Encinitas Restaurant For Sale
Encinitas, CA
Established 25-Year Mexican Restaurant – High Traffic Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
Multi-Location Central Valley, CA Aesthetics Practice For Sale (#2207)
Stanislaus County, CA
Code Ninjas Business for Sale
Fremont, CA
Rooter and Drain Cleaning Service
Orange County, CA
High Volume Retail/Compounding Pharmacy, 300 scripts a day, all PBM
Pasadena, CA
Auto Repair + Auto Body + Car Wash business package in prime La
Los Angeles County, CA
Full Liquor Bar for Sale – Type 48 License – Sacramento County
Sacramento County, CA
Great 3 store Fatburger Franchise Package for Sale in LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
Automotive Repair Business in Oceanside, CA | Real Estate Available
Oceanside, CA
Long-Established Banquet Hall & Restaurant with Real Estate for sale!!
San Bernardino, CA
Market Sushi
Murrieta, CA
San Diego – ‘Liberty Station’ - 5400 sq ft Restaurant & Bar
San Diego County, CA
Heart of Korean Town- Famous Boba Tea Shop for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
6 Bed Elderly Care Home-Grossing $42k Month 4SALE
Richmond, CA
Solar Installation Contractor with Strong Earnings
Ventura County, CA
A MUST SEE! Premiere Wine Country Restaurant & Music Venue
Napa County, CA
Two Branded Gas stations for sale Combined Package
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kings County, CA
Oceanside Bar/Restaurant For Sale
Oceanside, CA
76 Branded Gas Station with Convenience Store Business & Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Merced County, CA
Chevron Branded Gas station, Car Wash & Convenience Store for Sale.
Merced County, CA
Arco ampm Gas Station, Car Wash Business with Property for Sale
Tulare County, CA
High Volume Liquor Store Business with Property for Sale
Sonoma County, CA
Turnkey Restaurant in High-Traffic San Diego Neighborhood
San Diego, CA
High Volume Liquor Store On Stand Alone Building Ample Parking
Wilmington, CA
Francois Takle
Coldwell Banker Hallmark Realty
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Southern California Home Health Opportunity
Irvine, CA
30+ Year Old Trucking Company located in Southern California
California
Truck Stop w/ 3 Restaurants & Real Property
Tulare County, CA
Preschool For Sale Stockton, CA (Real Estate & Business)
Stockton, CA
Very popular cafe for sale
Placer County, CA
Confidential Two-Unit Restaurant Portfolio for Sale Premium California
Los Angeles County, 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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