San Leandro, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in San Leandro plaza
Adult Entertainment Store
Murrieta, CA
Established Retail Pharmacy for Sale – Prime Moreno Valley Location
Moreno Valley, CA
Asian restaurant + real estate for sale in Oroville of butte county
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oroville, CA
Premier Luxury Hospitality Investment Opportunity
California
Absentee Operated Bubble Tea Store in Alameda - Fast Casual QSR
Alameda, CA
Successful and Long Established Vietnamese Themed Restaurant
San Jose, CA
Grocery Food Manufacturer With Valuable Proprietary Brands & Recipes
Alameda County, CA
Nationwide Process Server
Los Angeles, CA
The Camp Transformation Franchise Untapped Growth Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
Skilled Homecare Company 26 years in business 180k SDE
Los Angeles County, CA
4,100 sq.ft. Restaurant with Type 47 License in Down Town Ontario
Ontario, CA
Restaurant
Sacramento County, CA
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Bakersfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Bakersfield, CA
Hungry Howie's Pizza- Gosford Rd and 2209 Niles Point, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
Award winning Southern Restaurant
Los Angeles County, 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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Korean Restaurant- 660K-Employee Run, Net:18K Month
Artesia, CA
Profitable Turnkey 40+ year Printing & Graphics Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Absentee run Mediterranean restaurant for sale in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
47 lic restaurant & bar-Desert location on the Runway! Great rent
Borrego Springs, CA
West LA / Inglewood Turnkey Retail Pharmacy - Inside Medical Building
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-established Asphalt Repair Service located in SoCal
Orange County, CA
Specialty Retail Pharmacy Avg 3 Yr Gross Sales $30M + | Orange County
Orange County, CA
Liquor Store In Shopping Center for Sale in San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
Laundromat( Coin Laundry) in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Opportunity, This Cozy Pizzeria Restaurant
Santa Ana, CA
Established Dental Practice In West Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
Pizzeria - Well Established, Profitable - Poway, California
Poway, CA
Well Established Retail Pharmacy in Koreatown, Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, CA
Full-Service Engineering Firm for Adventure/Attraction Parks
California
Net income $260,000 SBA approved, low rent, prime location Auto repair
San Joaquin County, CA
Established Dive Bar in east San Diego with type 48 license.
San Diego County, CA
Encino Area Ice Cream Shop – Versatile Build-out
Encino, CA
Dual Cafes Downtown Los Angeles – SBA loan Pre-Approved
Los Angeles, CA
Dry Cleaners for Sale in Albany
Albany, CA
Tile Cleaning & Hard Surface Restoration
Calaveras County, CA
Casual Juice shop for sale in Rohnert Park near Major anchor tenant
Rohnert Park, CA
Sushi in Moorpark
Moorpark, CA
Growing AI SaaS Customer Engagement Platform
Alameda County, CA
Authentic Thai Restaurant For Sale In Vallejo Near Mare Island
Vallejo, CA
Auto Dismantling / Wreaking yard / Auto Repair for Sale
Rancho Cordova, CA
Long Established Jewelry Shop for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
Elder Care Home 4 Sale - Walnut Creek
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut Creek, CA
Elderly Care Home 4 Sale - Alamo
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alamo, CA
Ryan Roques
First Choice Business Brokers - Corona/Ontario Office
Serving Riverside County, CA
Established in 1994 and boasting a remarkable track record of facilitating transactions totaling over $12 billion, First Choice Business Brokers stands as a prominent force in the realm of business sales organizations within the United States. Our extensive network of seasoned Business Brokers spans across the nation, affording both Buyers and Sellers unparalleled support and expertise in their endeavors to buy or sell a business. As a proud member of one of the preeminent business broker organizations in the country, we bring to the table specialized knowledge and an arsenal of resources that are integral to ensuring the success of your transaction. Our core competencies encompass a wide spectrum of services, including comprehensive business valuations, skillful negotiation with prospective buyers, proficient buyer financing solutions, the creation of impactful marketing materials, and adept navigation through the intricacies of the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan process.
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Elderly Care Home 4 Sale - Pleasanton
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pleasanton, CA
Established and Growing Orange County Opportunity!
Orange County, CA
American Style BBQ & Grill
Pacoima, CA
Vegan Chinese restaurant + Type 47 license sale in Downtown Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Specialty Bread Manufacturer – Over Four Decades of Success!
California
Ice Cream -franchise in Palm Springs
Palm Springs, 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.
