California

Retail Businesses in CA For Sale

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Liquor Store

Alameda County, CA

Turnkey Premium Liquor Store Opportunity – Prime Spot in Alameda County Are you ready to own a thriving business in a bustling location? This well-established liquor store in Alameda County offers...

$500,000

$500,000

Liquor Store In OC

Orange County, CA

Motivated Seller. Great location on a very busy street with large Latino neighborhood. Lots of apartments at walking distance. Store has lottery, clean liquor license, craft beer. Beer cave with new...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Liquor Store with High Volume near FWY 134

Los Angeles County, CA

For sale is a liquor store business with high volume in a mid-size shopping center is for sale. The monthly sales volume is around $360,000 with no Lotto. Size of the store is 2,500 SF. The inventory...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Express Car Wash Business for Sale in Central Valley, CA

Fresno County, CA

Autoshine Express Car Wash Business for Sale in Central Valley, CA This free-standing 4,000 square feet carwash facility has a small retail/showroom area, restrooms, a small office area, and a carwash...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Unbranded Gas Station & Mart with Property (Full Liquor Lic.) - Ukiah

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Ukiah, CA

Description: Independent Gas Station and Mini ideally located on the corner of busy streets. Ample free parking in the front is perfect for easy ingress and egress. Originally established in 1969 and...

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County, CA

Riverside County, CA

SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase a thriving The UPS Store franchise in Riverside County, California - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2022 revenues exceeded...

$535,000

$535,000

Cash Flow: $136,802

Absentee Smoke Shop & Water Store: Orange County

Orange, CA

Absentee Smoke Shop & Water Store: Orange County, California Is "For Sale" by Regional Real Estate - Commercial. Business is located in the city of Orange, California. Open 7 days a week from 9am to...

$55,000

$55,000

La Buena Liquor

Bakersfield, CA

An exciting opportunity to own and operate a well-established liquor store located on a high-traffic corner of Union Ave, Bakersfield. La Buena Liquor Store has been serving the local community for...

$500,000

$500,000

Online Retailer - Natural Home Goods & Clothing

California

Offering eco-friendly cleaning products and household essentials, this online retailer has focused on sustainability and quality since 2018. Their product line includes natural cleaning solutions,...

$89,000

$89,000

Cash Flow: $4,938

Watch and Clock Repair and Boutique Jewelry Store

La Quinta, CA

Highly reputable and well established business for sale. As Time Goes By is a Watch and Clock Repair and Boutique Jewelry Store which was established in La Quinta, CA in 2006. The business carries a...

$300,000

$300,000

Established Wine Shop

Santa Barbara, CA

Established Wine Shop for Sale in Santa Barbara! Profit Centers Include: Profitable Wine Club in place and growing! Shipping Service for Major Hotels. Weekly Tastings and Sales by the Case! Profitable...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $46,633

Excellent Branded Gas Station with Liquor License

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Fresno County, CA

PRICE REDUCTION: Excellent Branded Gas Station with Liquor License for sale. Inside sales is averaging over $100,000 in gross sales per seller, outside they do on average 30K gallon to 35K gallon in...

$2,700,000

$2,700,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Well Known-Longtime-Profitable Polynesian Restaurant And Retail!!

Daly City, CA

Rare opportunity to own a beloved Polynesian restaurant and retail store with over 25 years of success. Known for authentic island-style home cooking, the business draws locals and visitors from...

$249,000

$249,000

Arco Direct Business Only with Long Term Lease Tanks replaced 2017

Los Angeles, CA

Property Overview: This is a prime opportunity to own a profitable Arco gas station in a highly trafficked area of Los Angeles. Contract: Less than 6 years remaining on Arco contract. Long Term Lease,...

$1,699,000

$1,699,000

A Business with "Location,Location,Location!

Placer County, CA

In 2013, seasoned community members with over 40 years of deep roots in Kings Beach recognized an extraordinary opportunity directly across from Kings Beach State Park at Lake Tahoe. Their vision was...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $113,000

Upscale Womens Clothing Boutique in Fashionable Westcliffe Plaza

Newport Beach, CA

Specializing in Designers from Europe and around the world, this is a Boutique in the heart of Newport Beach that has been around for 30 years. Its longevity is a tribute to the owners Merchandising...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $77,014

Steven D Zimmerman, LCBB, M&AMI, LCBI, FIBBA

Restaurant Realty Company

Serving San Francisco County, CA

Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.

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Liquor Store - 12 Years in Business - Retiring - Koreatown, Los Angles

Los Angeles, CA

Listing # - 5464 JH This well-established liquor store is ideally situated in the vibrant neighborhood of Koreatown. It boasts a loyal customer base from the surrounding community. After 12 years of...

$269,000

$269,000

Cash Flow: $78,000

Great Flower Shop With up Side in The Heart of OC

Orange County, CA

Great opportunity to own a flourishing flower shop that epitomizes elegance and style. The shop is in a prime area of Orange County. This well-established business with glowing five-star reviews has...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $66,757

Gift Shop in La Plaza Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

Music Box & Clock Shoppe is the perfect store to visit for your personal and gift shopping. This store is celebrating over 28 seasons and over that time they feel they have touched many people’s lives...

$100,000

$100,000

Longtime Gift Basket Business-Absentee Owners

San Francisco County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a well-known gift basket business serving the Bay Area, nationally, and internationally for over 25 years. Features include a prime brick-and-mortar storefront, favorable...

$199,000

$199,000

Established Market with Beer & Wine for Sale

Ventura, CA

Just Reduced! Gross Sales: $1,209,390 (2023) Passive Owner Income: $257,827 (2023) Total Monthly Rent Only: $4,116 ($1.34 per Sq. Ft.) Square Footage: 3,049 sq. ft. Number of Employees:4-6 Licenses:...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $257,827

Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

This one stop shop offers the private mail box rentals, packing, UPS, FedEx, DHL and USPS shipping services with the notary services and much more. This mail box rental store is hands down the best in...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Liquor Store with very high Lottery Income, San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo, CA

Description: This Liquor Store is in a busy retail strip center on the frequently traveled City street. National auto store and franchise restaurants anchor this strip center. This store features...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $94,000

Mattresses and Accessories - Independent Retailer

San Diego County, CA

Independent Mattress Retailer and Distributor - for major mattress brands like Tempurpedic, Simmons, Sealy , Stearns and Foster, Aireloom, Diamond , Maxim and memory foam mattresses. Also sells...

$398,000

$398,000

Cash Flow: $105,905

A Fantastic High End Liquor, Wine Bar, Sprits & Beer

San Jose, CA

A wine and liquor business which is a specialized retail establishment that offers a diverse selection of wines, spirits, and related products to consumers. This business focuses on providing a wide...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Grocery Store with Beer Wine Lic., Very high Lottery Comm. (Hayward)

Hayward, CA

Description: This convenience store is located in an unincorporated community in Alameda County, California, located between Ashland to the north and Hayward to the south. They offer a variety of...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $64,044

Hair Loss Solutions, Wigs, and Hair Extensions , Great Value

Fresno County, CA

Hair Loss Solutions, Wigs, and Hair Extensions business solve medical & fashion needs in Fresno. Great Value. No special skills required. Offering Personalized and Compassionate Solutions in Hair...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $169,927

Independent Gas Station with Large Market Incl Beer & Wine License

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Adelanto, CA

Located over 73,000 SF of land and about 3,876 SF store. Has 6 new dispensers and three tanks, double wall (12k, 10k, and 8k). Business hours from 6:00 am till 9:00 pm. Off HWY 395, close to...

$2,900,000

$2,900,000

EBITDA: $325,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Vending Machines & Locations Throughout San Diego.

San Diego, CA

Turn-key vending route opportunity with several machines and very desirable locations from the most awarded vending company in the industry. Vending is a $56 Billion dollar a year industry and this is...

$53,000

$53,000

Vending Machines & Locations Throughout Orange County.

Orange, CA

Turn-key vending route opportunity with several machines and very desirable locations from the most awarded vending company in the industry. Vending is a $56 Billion dollar a year industry and this is...

$53,000

$53,000

Vending Machines & Locations Throughout Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, CA

Turn-key vending route opportunity with several machines and very desirable locations from the most awarded vending company in the industry. Vending is a $56 Billion dollar a year industry and this is...

$53,000

$53,000

Liquor & Conv. Store - Pleasanton

Pleasanton, CA

This liquor store is a local gem. Originally established in 1986, this store is popular for its variety of premium liquor, fine wines, and draft beers. It is located in a neighborhood strip center...

$275,000

$275,000

Destination Shop For Gems, Beads & Metaphysical Objects in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County, CA

This is a well-established successful business with a strong sales history since 2014, including a high ratio of cash sales. Crystals, semi-precious stones, and specimens comprise roughly 50% of...

$150,000

$150,000

Buy or Sell a Retail Business in California
Retail businesses listed on BizBuySell include a broad selection of consumer facing retail operations, including specialty boutiques, apparel and gift shops, convenience stores, liquor and smoke shops, hardware and outdoor retailers, florists, sign and graphics shops, and hybrid brick and mortar businesses that also sell online through e commerce channels. The primary business models are location based retail, driven by in store product sales and local foot traffic, often complemented by repeat customers, niche positioning, and curated assortments, with some listings incorporating online direct to consumer sales, wholesale accounts, or multiple locations to expand reach.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed336
Asking Price$325,000
Reported Revenue$600,000
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$132,325
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$178,895$325,000$650,000

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Retail Businesses for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$323,915$78,500
Median$600,000$132,325
Upper Quartile$1,200,000$238,000

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Retail Businesses listed for sale in California.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.371.72
Median0.582.43
Upper Quartile0.903.65

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Retail Business in California?

The median asking price for an established Retail Business in California is $325,000, though prices range from under $178,895 to well over $650,000.

How much do Retail Businesses owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Retail Businesses in California is $600,000 and owners earn a median of $132,325, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Retail Business?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Retail Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 0.37 to 0.90, with a median of 0.58. Earning multiples range from 1.72 to 3.65, with the median at 2.43. This means the typical Retail Business in California may ask for around 0.58 times its annual revenue, and 2.43 times its annual owner earnings.

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