Monterey Park, CA
$79,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SaleAsset Sale Thai Restaurant with Boba
Asset SaleTurnkey Mail and Shipping Business
Orange County, CA
$59,000
Asset SaleDTLA Steakhouse Adjacent to L.A. Live & Crypto For Lease
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleAmazing Turn Key Brewery w/equipment, kitchen, & growth plans!
Livermore, CA
$330,000
Asset SaleHigh profit dollar store, Rent $2,000, 1,500 Sqr Ft. Only $105,000!
Fullerton, CA
$105,000
Asset SaleFOR SALE: Type 47 ABC Liquor License - San Francisco County
San Francisco County, CA
$159,000
Asset SaleTurn-key Restaurant Space in Heart of Silver Lake
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Japanese Sushi Restaurant
Culver City, CA
$129,000
Asset SalePrime Restaurant location with Full Kitchen & Bar in Irvine (ABC 47)
Irvine, CA
$299,000
Asset SaleItalian Restaurant- Prime Location, Raving Reviews
Orange County, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleBoba shop asset sale
Santa Ana, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Opportunity! Raingutters by Rock E-Commerce Website For Sale
Bermuda Dunes, CA
$65,000
Asset SaleGelato Manufacturing Facility Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleGreat Opportunity To Bring Your Own Concept
Los Angeles, CA
$140,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Well Established Bubble Tea Store - QSR
Salinas, CA
$180,000
Asset SalePortable Cannabis Distribution Licenses For Sale (Los Angeles, CA)
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
Johnathan Choe
TransWorld
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. Transworld Business Advisors was founded in 1979 in South Florida and quickly grew into one of the largest business brokerage firms in the United States. With more than 300 offices in 49 of the United States and in 19 countries, Transworld Business Advisors is the global leader in helping our clients gain global reach while working with local offices that are owned and operated.
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Asset SaleGreat For Owner Operated Or Investment
Contra Costa County, CA
$60,000
Asset SalePrime location Convenience Market in LA county
Los Angeles County, CA
$59,000
Asset SaleShoe Repair, Perfect Location, Low Rent
Orange County, CA
$60,000
Asset SaleClosed Bar & Grill with a type 47 ABC License
Santa Cruz County, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleNewly Built-Out Restaurant in Affluent Encinitas Shopping Center
Encinitas, CA
$275,000
Asset SaleRecently Remodeled Turnkey Dental Office – Equipment & Leasehold
Los Alamitos, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleASSET SALE - Formerly Baskin Robbins space in South San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleCommercial/Catering/Ghost Kitchen In The Heart Of Santa
Santa Clara, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleSalon And Barber Shop - Full Service, Downtown
San Diego, CA
$24,000
Asset SaleWoodshop & Cabinet Manufacturing Opportunity
Simi Valley, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleNorth Park Restaurant/Bar For Sale
San Diego, CA
$475,000
Asset SaleAsset sale only - auto body shop for sale in San Rafael
San Rafael, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleAuto Service Shop- 2 bays - Part of Chevron Station
Signal Hill, CA
$12,000
Asset SaleEast Village Quick Service Restaurant For Sale
San Diego, CA
$69,000
Asset SaleBoba Tea Shop-Rowland Heights-IN ESCROW
Rowland Heights, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Asian Fusion Restaurant
Lake Elsinore, CA
$99,999
Asset SaleBoba tea shop for sale in Newark shopping plaza
Newark, CA
$120,000
Asset Sale12 months free rent!Zar Med Spa – Luxury Medical Spa Asset Sale
Tujunga, CA
$299,000
Asset SaleOcean Beach Restaurant/Bar For Sale
Ocean Beach, CA
$395,000
Asset SaleMachine Job Shop for sale
Santa Barbara County, CA
$389,000
Asset SaleFull Kitchen With Hood, Abc License(beer And Wine) 2 Built In Refridge
Los Angeles, CA
$500,000
Asset SaleMobile Salon - Upgraded Airstream Trailer
San Diego, CA
$90,000
Asset SaleASSET SALE - Fast Casual QSR - Bubble Tea Space
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleHuntington Beach Waterfront Restaurant For Lease - 2 am liquor
Huntington Beach, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleMarina Del Rey Equipped restaurant for Lease
Marina Del Rey, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleProfitable Full-Service Auto Business in Prime Location!
Sacramento, CA
$165,000
Asset SaleVitamin Franchise / Convert / Since 2004
Glendora, CA
$29,000
Asset SaleGreat Mexican Restaurant for a Conversion to Mex/Ame Brunch
Camarillo, CA
$250,000
Young Kim
Hana Realty & Investment
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
With a decade of experience in business and commercial real estate transactions, I specialize in guiding clients through successful business acquisitions, investment property purchases, and owner-user opportunities across Southern California. I’ve personally worked with more than 500 restaurant operators and business owners, delivering tailored advisory and brokerage services to meet their goals. As a licensed Realtor® and experienced consultant with a background in finance, I understand the numbers, the market, and most importantly—what it takes to close deals. My focus is always on protecting my clients’ interests, maximizing value, and fighting for what’s fair in every negotiation. Whether you’re buying a high-performing restaurant, selling your business, or investing in a retail or mixed-use property, I bring hands-on knowledge and an aggressive approach to get the job done. Fluent in English and Korean, I also help bridge the gap for Korean-speaking business owners and investors navigating U.S. real estate and business markets.
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Asset SaleFamous Korean Corn Dog Fast Food
Orange County, CA
$50,000
Asset SaleMexican Restaurant in Carson
Carson, CA
$35,000
Asset SaleRARE West Hollywood Nightclub/Bar Available!
West Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Asset SaleHome Health for Sale in Woodland Hills with Provider Number!
Woodland Hills, CA
$165,000
Asset SaleWinery Production Facility Event Space with Kitchen and Bars
Ventura County, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleRestaurant for Sale in Shopping Center near St. Francis High School
Mountain View, CA
$125,000
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.
