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West Covina, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Recently Renovated Fully Built-Out Vietnamese Restaurant
Anti-Foam Asset For Sale
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Orange, CA
Santa Ana Cocktail Bar & Kitchen –Versatile Layout in Prime Location!
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Santa Ana, CA
$85,000 Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster! # 4
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Lancaster, CA
$52,000 Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster # 3
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Lancaster, CA
Patented Unpowered Wireless Signal Booster for Sale
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Irvine, CA
Launch Your Own Pizza Stix Biz for Summer of 2026!
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Orange County, CA
Big Lot
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California
Project Management & Construction Field App For Sale!
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Los Angeles, CA
Medical Office/oriental Acupuncture Therapy
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Harbor City, CA
Office Building for Lease
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Fresno, CA
Fully Built Restaurant with Patio, Downtown Culver
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Culver City, CA
RCFE Licensed 6-Bed Care Facility | Turn-Key Lease Opportunity
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Winchester, CA
Preschool Property for Sale Prime Central Fremont Location
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Fremont, CA
Preschool Property For Lease Burlingame ,CA
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Burlingame, CA
Corner Location - Land - 14,168 sq ft, Heart of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
Scott Reid
Parasell Inc
Serving Orange County, CA
ParaSell, Inc. is a national real estate services and consulting firm that specializes in commercial leasing and investment sales. We work with principals across the nation and have a proven process, proprietary time-saving technology, dedicated support staff and a relentless commitment to customer service.
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41 Ramsey Street R.E. Restaurant Building on Property
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Banning, CA
SG 11707 California Kern County Gas Station Truck Stop Development Opp
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Kern County, CA
Shell Space with Type 2 Hood In Place | Bakery or Pizza Build-Out Opp
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Redding, CA
Former Chevys Site | 6,800 SF High-Volume Mexican Restaurant Building
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Redding, CA
Beloved Riverfront Restaurant & Bar with Amazing Views & Docks is now
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Solano County, CA
Restaurant for lease in Pasadena
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Pasadena, CA
Real Estate and Banquet Facility, Tujunga
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Tujunga, CA
Licensed Residential Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Cntr W Real Estate
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Newcastle, CA
High-Yield RCFE - ALF Opportunity!
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Sacramento, CA
Exceptional Investment Opportunity: New Construction Senior Living
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Yucaipa, CA
Truck Stop Commercial Land For Sale off HWY 10 in Cabazon, CA
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Cabazon, CA
Quiznos Subs
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Fresno County, CA
Two Restaurant Suites Available | ±5,000 SF Each
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Palm Springs, CA
Exceptional Palm Springs Restaurant Opportunity
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Palm Springs, CA
Iconic 92-Room Boutique Resort | Value-Add Investment Opportunity
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Palm Springs, CA
92127 (4S Ranch) Sublease - Ideal for Pediatric Dental, Ortho, Med Spa
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San Diego, CA
Rare Opportunity - Palm Springs, CA Boutique Hospitality Portfolio!
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Palm Springs, CA
Turn key salon, lease take over
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Mission Viejo, CA
Good Investment opportunity for Business Downtown in L.A.
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Los Angeles, CA
Industrial Offices & Storage
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Bakersfield, CA
Turnkey Second Gen. Restaurant space with Property (Fremont)
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Fremont, CA
FOR LEASE - 4184 Piedmont Ave. Established Restaurant Space
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Oakland, CA
Prime 2nd-Generation Restaurant in Hotel/Convention Center Zone
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Palm Springs, CA
Second Generation Restaurant Space Little Tokyo
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Los Angeles, CA
Versatile RE asset - Perfect location for an ARF or income property
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Fullerton, CA
Prime RCFE or ARF: Brand-New 26-Bed Licensed Facility for lease
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Ramona, CA
1600 SQ Ft Great Neighborhood
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Laguna Hills, CA
2nd Generation Juice Shop for Sale
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Azusa, CA
Mike Jani
Fortune Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Selling a Business (or a Franchise) is all we do! Fortune Business Brokers has helped hundreds of business owners sell their business and connected numerous buyers with business & franchise opportunities. We handle the entire cycle of transaction for you – business valuations, franchise approvals, qualifying buyers, landlord applications and lease transfers. We make the transaction go smooth by preempting potential issues based on our deep understanding of business & franchise dynamics. And we may connect a buyer with a seller faster than you think. The firm has represented buyers and sellers in numerous industries and also helped aspiring immigrants buy a business to come to the US.
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Excellent opportunity to buy a brand-new Chevron Extra Mile
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Redding, CA
2nd Generation Restaurant Space on Prime Chatsworth Corner
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Chatsworth, CA
2nd Generation Restaurant Available on Prime Hollywood Corner
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Hollywood, CA
Restaurant Space Available in Calabasas
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Calabasas, CA
Owner-User Investment Opportunity-Building & Property in Fresno,CA
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Fresno, CA
Idyllwild Mixed Use Building
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Riverside County, 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.
