Fremont, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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High Volume Asian fusion restaurant for sale in Fremont large mall
Mediterranean Market, Deli, Bakery & Halal Food
San Mateo County, CA
Mediterranean Market, Deli, Bakery & Halal Food
San Mateo County, CA
Profitable & Well Established Roofing Contractor
Lancaster, CA
Profitable Kern County Roofing Company with Real Estate Available
Kern County, CA
1,700sf Franchise Rice Yogurt Shop
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Premier Custom Jewelry Store for Sale
Orange County, CA
Flourishing Dental Practice
Riverside, CA
Pizza Restaurant in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
Dry Cleaner in South Pasadena
South Pasadena, CA
FAMOUS Thai Restaurant for Sale! Lancaster! AMAZING! GREAT OPPORTUNIT
Lancaster, CA
7 FedEx Ground Routes, Salinas (Watsonville) CA
Watsonville, CA
"Downtown San Mateo" Full Service & Banquet Restaurant for SALE!
San Mateo, CA
Noraebang - Room Karaoke in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
Gas Station and Conv. Store with Property
Redding, CA
Gas Station and Mart with Property (Redding)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redding, 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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Pride of Ownership manufacturing Molds for all consumer industries
Riverside County, CA
Italian restaurant/Pizzeria with a full bar, Patio, great lease terms
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Leading Profitable Commercial Plumbing Contractor
Los Angeles County, CA
Construction & Remodel Business
Yolo County, CA
High-performing Laundromat- Newer Equipment! PRICE IMPROVEMENT
Oxnard, CA
Well Established Motorcycle and Powersports Dealership
Monterey County, CA
Quick Service Restaurant, Low Rent, Takeout or Commercial kitchen
Huntington Beach, CA
SBA Pre-Approved Full Service - Custom Industrial Packaging
Orange, CA
Profitable Functional Edibles Brand with IP + National Reach
Los Angeles, CA
EXIT NOW - Fully Remodeled, Absentee Operated Baskin-Robbins Franchise
Santa Clara County, CA
Japanese restaurant for sale in San Francisco Inner richmond
San Francisco, CA
Asian restaurant for sale in San Francisco Ingleside area
San Francisco, CA
Well Established, Profitable, Retail/Compounding Pharmacy in East Bay
Contra Costa County, CA
Sourdough Franchise Restaurant | $120,000 net profit | Absentee owner
Humboldt County, CA
Popular Main Street Restaurant and Bar with Live Music
Murphys, CA
Ice Cream Franchise, Well-Est., Great Location, No. Bay Area
Napa County, CA
Well established Medical Clinic, Internal Medicine, Sherman Oaks, CA
Sherman Oaks, CA
Established Chinese restaurant for sale in San Francisco Fillmore area
San Francisco, CA
Sourdough Franchise Sandwich Shop - Seller Financing Available
Mendocino County, CA
Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Contra Costa County, CA
Restaurant, Bar & Live Entertainment
Riverside County, CA
Highly Profitable Dry Cleaners Palm Springs
Riverside County, CA
Well Established Specialty Plumbing Contractor
Monterey County, CA
Licensed Preschool & RE | Affluent Demographics | SBA Eligible.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut, CA
Fully Equipped Micro Brewery In North County
San Diego County, CA
Large-Format Los Feliz Hair & Beauty Salon | 20 Stations | 3,300 SF
Los Feliz, CA
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Tenderloin
San Francisco, CA
Pizza in N Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA
Gerald Bendix
gBx Brokerage
Serving Shasta County, CA
• Experience in the acquisition and sale of small and mid-sized firms. • Owned, operated, and grew a manufacturing company with $37MM annual wholesale and retail revenues and multi-million dollar Federal contracts. • Detailed, hands-on, day-to-day knowledge of the multitude of areas involved in running a small to moderate-sized company including: Leadership, Finance, Production, Marketing, Sales, Contracting, and Human Resources. California and Oregon Real Estate Broker Licenses. • Education: BA, Willamette University, Major: Economics; Masters in Science, The Sloan Program, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University. • Helping Business Owners Value and Sell Their Companies. • Assisting Business Purchasers Find the Right Company to Buy.
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Gas station business only
Long Beach, CA
California Central Coast Multi-Practice Law Firm for Sale
Morro Bay, CA
Restaurant and Full Bar with Large Patio in Sebastopol for Sale
Sebastopol, CA
Santa Ana – Orange County CA Mission Tortilla Route for Sale
Santa Ana, CA
Popular Restaurant in Down Town Marin
San Rafael, CA
2 Location Long Beach Area Coffee Concept & Café
Long Beach, 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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