Los Angeles, CA
$26,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SaleMini cafe asset sale
Asset SaleShell Gas Station For Sale - BUSINESS ONLY Opportunity
Sun Valley, CA
$2,000,000
Asset SaleVersatile Sports Bar with Full Kitchen & Karaoke
Corona, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleOutstanding location-turn key -great build out
Riverside, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleCafe for Asset Sale – Expansion Potential
Long Beach, CA
$149,000
Asset SaleHome Health Care Agency
Westlake Village, CA
$165,000
Asset SaleSolar, Roof, & Power Wash Business - Equipment & Clients Included
Riverside, CA
$39,000
Asset SaleRestaurant asset sale
Los Angeles, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleLocation, Location, Location, Next to UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$85,000
Asset SaleLuxury Salon & Spa Oasis in Prime West LA - High Income Generator
West Los Angeles, CA
$57,000
Asset SaleAsset sale teriyaki restaurant
Gardena, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleLong term profitable store
Ceres, CA
$650,000
Asset SaleIndependent Shipping & Postal Service Store For More Than 30 Years
Garden Grove, CA
$50,000
Asset SaleAmazing Pizza/Restaurant In A Great Neighborhood by Long Beach State
Long Beach, CA
$415,000
Asset SaleLA Beauty - Free standing with all the bells and whistles
Los Angeles, CA
$1,120,000
Asset SaleFully equipped & Newly Remodeled Thai Restaurant-Under Contract
Fountain Valley, CA
$160,000
Steve Sharp, CBB, CBI
Sharp Business Brokers
Serving San Diego County, CA
Sharp Business Brokers is a full-service business brokerage agency specializing in the sale of businesses across a wide range of industries, including Service, Retail, Restaurants, Salons, Manufacturing, Transportation, Construction, Med Spas, Distribution, E-commerce, and Franchises. With a team of experienced agents, we provide business owners with expert guidance through every stage of the selling process, ensuring a seamless transition. Founded by Steve Sharp, a Certified Business Broker, Sharp Business Brokers was built on the principles of VALUE & SERVICE from start to finish. Steve has been selling businesses professionally since 2007 and has personally owned multiple businesses, including service, retail, wholesale distribution, and an online marketing agency. His hands-on experience with cash flow management, lease negotiations, employee challenges, and business growth gives Sharp Business Brokers a unique edge in understanding and addressing the needs of business owners. Whether you're looking to sell or buy a business, our team is committed to delivering expert guidance, strategic marketing, and strong negotiation to help you achieve your goals. Let Sharp Business Brokers put our experience to work for you!
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Asset SaleFor Sale "AS IS CONDITION " Liquor Store in Walnut
Walnut, CA
$160,000
Asset SaleFully Equipped Turnkey Restaurant – Hotpot or KOREAN BBQ
Rowland Heights, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleABC Type 47 Liquor License for Sale - Oakland
Oakland, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Fully Equipped Fire Sale
Carson, CA
$89,000
Asset SaleLA (Koreatown) Restaurant (Asset Sale) – Type 47 – $600K Buildout
Los Angeles, CA
$540,000
Asset SaleBoba / Cafe(Asset Sale), Simi Valley – $120K
Simi Valley, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleLarge Restaurant In A Great Location Of Placentia Anchored Plaza
Placentia, CA
$300,000
Asset SaleImperial Beach Neighborhood Bar For Sale w/ Type 48
Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Asset SaleSupermarket Asset Sale-4,700 Sq.Ft. Prc $199K, Westminster, OC
Westminster, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleSonoma County Cafe - Asset Sale
Sonoma County, CA
$129,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Sushi Restaurant in Anaheim – Asset Sale with ABC 41
Anaheim, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleOrangetheory Fitness Studio & Gym / E2 Approved Business for Canadian
Contra Costa County, CA
$700,000
Asset SaleFood Trailer for Sale – Turnkey Ready
Modesto, CA
$110,000
Asset SaleLong established Full Sushi in Rancho Santa Margarita with ABC license
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$249,000
Asset SaleAsset sale - keep current ice cream concept or bring your own
Walnut, CA
$95,000
Asset SaleBrand New Medical Supply & Equipment (DME) No Billing Sacramento CA
Sacramento, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleMarina Del Rey Turn Key Waterfront Restaurant For Lease
Marina Del Rey, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleWelding and Fabrication Shop
Redondo Beach, CA
$60,000
Asset SaleProfitable San Francisco Bay Area Painting and Decorating Contractor
California
$540,000
Asset SaleASSET SALE Priced for Quick Sale - Formerly Togo's and Baskin-Robbins
Redwood City, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleGreat online business with low rent
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleNo Key Money - Fairfax Blvd. Cafe W/ Kitchen & 2 Patios
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleAsset Sale: Latin American Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
$425,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale /Turnkey Restaurant Space, Prime High Traffic Center
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$49,000
Asset SaleStunning Restaurant In Beverly Grove/West Hollywood w/ Full Liquor
Los Angeles, CA
$725,000
Asset SaleIncome generating Sushi restaurant in Long Beach near the beach!
Long Beach, CA
$90,000
Asset SaleProfitable CNC Machine Shop with Engineering Edge >25 Years in Busines
San Bernardino County, CA
$500,000
Asset SaleUpscale Asian-Fusion in Affluent Neighborhood - Turnkey Strong Review
Oak Park, CA
Not Disclosed
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
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Asset SaleRestaurant For Sale
Tarzana, CA
$115,000
Asset SaleProfitable/TurnKey QSR -Bustling DTLA Financial District - $1,500/rent
Los Angeles, CA
$55,000
Asset SaleGreat Location of Asset Sale in Downtown Whittier
Whittier, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleBusiness In A Box...Asset Sale !
Lemon Grove, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleFully Equipped Smashburger Restaurant –Branded Menu and Ice Cream Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$140,000
Asset SalePizzeria - $3,500.00 month for lease (9 year lease)
Huntington Beach, CA
$155,000
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
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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.
