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Rare restaurant and bar opportunity in prime downtown Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach, CA

Popular fully equipped restaurant with a Type 47 ABC license located at the heart of downtown Hermosa Beach by the beaches and strand. Arguably, one of the best locations in all of Southern...

$500,000

$500,000

Oakhurst (Madera County) CA CPA Practice for Sale

Madera County, CA

This is an excellent acquisition opportunity for a CPA seeking a profitable practice in a growing area with recurring revenue and a stable client base. Practice Features: • The owner is a CPA • This...

$245,000

$245,000

Cash Flow: $115,000

Profitable Pacific Beach Restaurant w/ Beer & Wine License

San Diego, CA

Profitable restaurant for sale in Pacific Beachwith extremely rare existing beer and wine license. Prime location in one of San Diego’s most desirable dining destinations. Excellent online reputation...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $169,000

Liquor Store for Sale in Merced County

Merced County, CA

Business Description: * Liquor Store business for sale in Merced County CA. * Great opportunity for a family to operate with new equipment and a new floor plan. New big sign included in the sale....

$495,000

$495,000

(SoCal) Two Med-Spa locations for Sale: Same Owner - Send LOI

Temecula, CA

Two med spa locations in southern California, huge team, loyal patient base, turn-key investment...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

EBITDA: $379,000

"Prime Burlingame Downtown" High Volume Legacy Business Opportunity!

Burlingame, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Rare opportunity to acquire a landmark Peninsula restaurant serving the Burlingame community for many years. This well-established legacy business occupies a prime location along...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

"SF Richmond District" Low Rent Legacy Restaurant Ready for New Owner!

San Francisco, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-established neighborhood café located in San Francisco's highly desirable Outer Richmond District. Operating continuously since 1985 and...

$200,000

$200,000

Winery, Tasting Room & Event Venue with Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Angels Camp, CA

This established wine and hospitality business offers the unique opportunity to acquire both an operating business and approximately 25 acres of real estate. The property generates diversified revenue...

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Folsom near Ranch 99 supermarket

Folsom, CA

Established Vietnamese Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Folsom Location This well-positioned Vietnamese restaurant presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Folsom's thriving 99 Ranch Plaza,...

$99,000

$99,000

Opportunity to acquire a well-established Trading Card in Milpitas

Milpitas, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established Trading Card business Property Information Size: Approx. 867 SF Monthly Rent: $2,170 Excellent Milpitas location with an established customer...

$100,000

$100,000

Classic 60's Drive-Inn Own the Real Estate with the Business

Quincy, CA

Iconic Polka Dot Drive Inn For Sale - Real Estate SBA Ready. Put the fun back into business with this iconic roadside hamburger drive-in! Located o in Quincy, California, the Polka Dot Drive Inn has...

$349,000

$349,000

Pizza Restaurant with Beer & Wine(ABC-Type 41) License

Norwalk, CA

Great opportunity to own an attractive, 100% absentee owned, pizza restaurant with beer & wine(ABC-Type 41) license. Please note, that this attractive business with ample seating capacity attracts...

$515,000

$515,000

Cash Flow: $175,260

Established and Growing Tutoring Center in a Prime OC Location

Anaheim, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey tutoring center in a prime location in the thriving community of Anaheim Hills. This center offers TK-12 grade academic support and has built a strong...

$110,000

$110,000

Well established, successful and uniquely curated retail opportunity!

$500,000 - Riverside County, CA

$500,000

Riverside County, CA

Established Inland Empire Party Rental Business | Semi-Absentee

Riverside, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the larger party rental businesses in the Inland Empire. The company has built a strong reputation in the market and operates with stable annual gross...

$1,690,000

$1,690,000

Cash Flow: $481,000

Turnkey Restaurant for Sale in Prime Dublin Shopping Center

Dublin, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operating restaurant located in one of Dublin's busiest shopping centers. The business is currently open and operating, offering a turnkey opportunity for...

$199,000

$199,000

Harinder Garcha(Realtor)

Re/max Gold Commercial Santa Clara Valley

Serving Stanislaus County, CA

We specialize in connecting buyers and sellers in high-value business and commercial real estate transactions. Led by Harinder Singh Garcha, a seasoned business specialist with extensive experience and personal investments in gas stations, liquor stores, hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and various other businesses, our company is dedicated to maximizing value for our clients with real-world knowledge. With a deep understanding of market trends, financial analysis, and negotiation strategies, Harinder Singh Garcha has built a reputation for facilitating seamless transactions that benefit all parties involved. Whether you are looking to invest in a thriving business, sell your established enterprise, or expand your portfolio, our team provides expert guidance throughout the process. What We Do: - Business Sales & Acquisitions: Assisting buyers and sellers in purchasing and selling gas stations, convenience stores, hotels, liquor stores, and other businesses. - Investment Strategy Consulting: Providing data-driven insights and recommendations to help clients make informed investment decisions. Negotiation & Deal Structuring: Ensuring fair and beneficial agreements that align with our clients' goals. Why Choose Us?: - Industry Expertise: Years of experience in business and real estate transactions. - Extensive Network: Connections with qualified buyers, sellers, lenders, and industry professionals. - Results-Driven Approach: Focused on securing the best possible outcomes for clients. - Confidential & Professional Service: We handle every transaction with discretion and integrity. We don’t just facilitate transactions—we build long-term partnerships that help our clients grow and succeed. Whether you are buying your first business, selling a profitable investment, or exploring new opportunities, we are here to guide you every step of the way. Honesty & Integrity is our #1 priority. Peninsula Gold: Broker#01957500 Harinder Garcha: DRE#02132413

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25-Year Auto Repair & STAR Smog Shop | SBA Pre-Qualified

Solano County, CA

The business offers general auto repair, smog testing, diagnostics, brakes, engines, electrical work, maintenance, and related services. The shop is STAR-certified, giving it a valuable...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $227,911

Modern Indian Restaurant — Sacramento Metro Area | High Foot Traffic

Yolo County, CA

If you’re an experienced operator looking for infrastructure you can’t build for twice the price — this is it. A fully built-out, modern Indo-Asian restaurant in a high-traffic Greater Sacramento...

$150,000

$150,000

Iconic Long Beach Broadway Dist. Bar w/ 47 & Entertainment Licenses

Long Beach, CA

ESTABLISHED BAR & RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY - LONG BEACH BROADWAY DISTRICT TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - DO NOT DISTURB EMPLOYEES Business Overview: Fully operational bar and restaurant with 10+ years of...

$550,000

$550,000

California Cannabis Distribution Business for Sale | Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

Acquire a turnkey California Type 11 cannabis distribution business in Long Beach featuring an approximately 800 SF fully built-out facility with only $3,300/month rent. This is a low-cost entry...

$175,000

$175,000

Turnkey Biological Soil & Water Solutions

California

This specialty products business develops and markets proprietary know-how biological and enzyme-based solutions used across agriculture, hydroponics, irrigation maintenance, water treatment,...

$625,000

$625,000

Accurate Automotive & Smog Solutions in San Jose

San Jose, CA

Discover a well-established auto repair and smog inspection shop with decades of experience serving drivers throughout San Jose and the surrounding communities. This full-service automotive business...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $37,952

Highly Profitable Indian Grocery Market

Newark, CA

Highly profitable Indian and South Asian grocery market in Newark, California. Only one year old with all equipment and fixtures brand new, this turnkey store offers authentic Indian spices, specialty...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $250,670

Multi-Location Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry Platform - SoCal

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a two-location implant and cosmetic dentistry platform serving affluent submarkets of Southern California, combining a high-producing flagship practice with an early-stage growth asset...

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

Own Pasadena’s Premier Sports Recovery & Wellness Studio

$220,000 - Pasadena, CA

$220,000

Pasadena, CA

High Volume Retiring with good Profit Dry Cleaners

Lake Forest, CA

1). Monthly gross is $ 42,000 per month 2). Monthly rents $ 8,000 +$1,000 NNN 3).3 year Lease 4). size is approx.1,600 SF.+ High ceiling. 5). OWNER SINCE: 2004 6). The average net income possible is $...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $210,000

Established Mongolian BBQ restaurant for sale in Scramento Natomas

Sacramento, CA

ESTABLISHED MONGOLIAN BBQ RESTAURANT - SACRAMENTO NATOMAS This well-established Asian BBQ restaurant presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Sacramento's thriving Natomas district....

$350,000

$350,000

Multi-Location Beauty Spa Business For Sale

San Diego County, CA

Beauty Spa Business For Sale. Established multi-location personal care business operating in San Diego with a long history of providing waxing, brow, lash, facial, and skincare services. The company...

$799,000

$799,000

Cash Flow: $342,858

15 Year Old Catering Company Business For Sale PRICE REDUCTION!

Alameda, CA

Cardel Catering represents a well-established food service operation with 15 years of continuous business operations in the City of Alameda. The company specializes in comprehensive catering services,...

$50,000

$50,000

Popular Charcuterie Business for Sale!

Los Gatos, CA

Overview This is a well-established boutique charcuterie and catering business based in Los Gatos, CA, known for beautifully curated boards and elevated presentation. The brand has built a loyal...

$75,000

$75,000

Juicy Juicy

Bermuda Dunes, CA

For Sale in Bermuda Dunes: Juicy Juicy, a vibrant juice bar dedicated to serving all-organic, fresh juices and delicious smoothies. Juicy Juicy believes in the philosophy "Drink Well, Live Well,"...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Well-Established Candy Manufacturer and Wholesaler

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a 25 year-old, niche candy manufacturing and wholesale distribution business that has successfully carved out a dominant position within a resilient food sector....

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Music Retailer with Repair Division & Studios

Sacramento County, CA

Imagine walking into your own thriving music store where passionate musicians gather daily to find their next instrument, get expert repairs, or teach the next generation. This established music...

$429,000

$429,000

Cash Flow: $221,824

Car Wash | Affluent Orange County Trade Area | 40,000+ VPD

Costa Mesa, CA

Sands Investment Group is pleased to exclusively offer for sale the 6,400 SF Angels Auto property located at 2285 Newport Boulevard in Costa Mesa, CA. Positioned with direct freeway access just off...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $1

High-Volume All-American Eatery: $200K+ Gross Sales w/ Local Following

Rio Linda, CA

An incredible opportunity to own a highly profitable, deeply rooted neighborhood staple in the heart of Rio Linda. Original Granite is an established, family-operated "mom-and-pop" fast-casual stand...

$100,000

$100,000

3 Tahoe Area Laundromats for Sale

$3,850,000 - Truckee, CA

$3,850,000

Truckee, CA

Natural Skincare Brand | Wholesale + Online Sales

San Diego, CA

Opportunity to acquire a growing natural skincare and personal care brand offering tallow-based balms, soaps, deodorant, lip balm, aloe-based products, and related clean-label skin repair products....

$250,000

$250,000

EBITDA: $113,000

Silicon Valley Car Wash Asset | Business & RE | High-Visibility Area

Sunnyvale, CA

Sands Investment Group is pleased to exclusively offer for sale the 3,350 SF Rainbow Car Wash Business and Real Estate located at 975 E El Camino Real in Sunnyvale, CA. Situated along a high-traffic...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $871,678

Hamburger Rest (Independent)

Escondido, CA

This independent hamburger restaurant represents a well-positioned opportunity in Escondido's competitive dining market. Established two years ago, the business has successfully built an operational...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Hermosa Beach Better For You Food Service Chain

Hermosa Beach, CA

This Hermosa Beach food service chain boasts some of the most prime, high traffic real estate in some of the area’s most famed beach. The feel good “better for you” concept was created with the...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $335,950

Music Retailer with Repair Division & studio rental

Sacramento County, CA

Established music business with multiple revenue streams, including instrument sales, professional repair services, and studio space leased to independent music instructors and contractors. This...

$429,000

$429,000

Cash Flow: $221,824

SBA Pre-Approved Absentee-Owned Established Whitening Studio

Los Angeles, CA

This Los Angeles based cosmetic teeth whitening studio offers a rare opportunity to step into a simple, brand-driven beauty business with an established presence and years of operating history....

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $91,382

Award-Winning Napa Valley Winery

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS The Company is a premier boutique winery located in California’s Napa Valley wine region. The Company operates a winery and a distinctive tasting room, and produces a range of...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $838,000

Immaculate, Newly Remodeled Quick Service Restaurant With Type 1 Hood

Santa Clara County, CA

Immaculate, Newly Remodeled Quick Service Restaurant With Type 1 Hood and Display Kitchen RRC#5345 Offered at $179,000 Location: Santa Clara County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow:...

$179,000

$179,000

Mark Daoust

Quiet Light Brokerage, Inc.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

The value of Quiet Light is in its advisors.

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Popular Italian Restaurant Since 1977 with Full ABC

Los Angeles County, CA

Popular Italian Restaurant Since 1977 with Full ABC RRC#5344 Offered at $265,000 Location: Los Angeles County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $5800...

$265,000

$265,000

Profitable Asian Restaurant in High Traffic Mall

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Laguna Niguel, CA

Established in 2010, this thriving Asian restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity for experienced operators in affluent South Orange County. Business Highlights: • 15+ years of established...

$299,900

$299,900

Cash Flow: $200,000

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

25 yr established Grooming and Boarding w/ multiple locations.

$995,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$995,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Specialty Building Materials Distributor

Los Angeles County, CA

A 40+ year-old specialty distributor of diversified building materials with a loyal customer base is available for acquisition to qualified buyers via an estate sale, managed by M&A Business Advisors....

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

20 Plus Years-Longtime Law Practice-Turn Key- Extensive Client List!

San Francisco, CA

Imagine stepping into a thriving immigration law practice that's been serving the San Francisco community for over two decades. You'll inherit an incredible foundation with more than 1,000 established...

$349,000

$349,000

Franchise Ice cream store for sale-High volume

Solano County, CA

Indulge in sweetness! This is a great opportunity for a new owner to own an established ice cream business. The only Baskin Robbins in town! This store is one of the highest sale stores in the Baskin...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $72,000

Beer & Wine Market in a densely populated area with strong walk in cus

North Hills, CA

Price Reduced to Sell! Now Offered at Only $190,000. Outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established Beer & Wine Market in the heart of North Hills. Located in a densely populated neighborhood...

$190,000

$190,000

Turnkey Auto Repair & STAR Smog Shop – With Rare Used Car Sales Permit

Marin County, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, turnkey automotive repair facility in one of the most affluent and desirable communities in Marin County, CA. Established by the current...

$175,000

$175,000

South Bay Better For You Food Service Chain

Redondo Beach, CA

This Los Angeles Area food service chain boasts some of the most prime, high traffic real estate in some of the area’s most famed beach cities in between Santa Monica and Redondo Beach. The feel good...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

Cash Flow: $335,950

High Volume Auto Repair - Orange County

Orange County, CA

Imagine yourself stepping into a thriving auto repair shop that's been the heartbeat of a beautiful Orange County beach community for over two decades. Since 2003, two dedicated brothers have built...

$450,000

$450,000

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

Number of Businesses for Sale  

  ~5,500

Median Asking Price  

  $360,000

Median Reported Revenue  

  $630,000

Median Reported Earnings  

  $150,000

Profit Margin  

  23%

Earnings Multiple  

  2.5

Revenue Multiple  

  0.6

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Major Metro Areas

More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:

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.

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.