San Jose, CA
$800,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Preschool Business For Sale San Jose, CA
Upscale Karaoke Bar in San Gabriel Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
$380,000
North Orange County, CA Pharmacy
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Staffing Business in growing upscale market!
Orange County, CA
$109,900
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in West LA.
West Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop – Turnkey for Sale
Placer County, CA
$185,000
Middle Eastern Restaurant For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Indo American Cafe in Prime Location
San Jose, CA
$400,000
30 FedEx Ground Routes - Lancaster, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palmdale, CA
$1,225,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Lancaster, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palmdale, CA
$400,000
Vegan Thai Restaurant for Sale! AMAZING!!!
Santa Monica, CA
$350,000
Turnkey High-End Designer Resale Store – Santa Monica’s Posh Duck
Los Angeles, CA
$489,000
Established Laundromat with New Equipment & Growth Potential
Sacramento, CA
$340,000
Turnkey National Construction Platform | W/ Full Operations Team
$450,000
Camarillo, CA
Franchise Children's Clothing Resale Store!
Oceanside, CA
$320,000
High Potential: Prime Cannabis Dispensary for Sale in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
John & Eileen Prudhont
The Business Brokers, LLC. in NV. & The Business Brokers, Inc. in CA
Serving Riverside County, CA
John and Eileen have been helping Buyers and Sellers of Businesses, Franchises, Commercial and Residential Investment Real Estate for over, a combined, 50 years. Our extensive Business Brokerage experience includes: ATM & Vending Businesses E-Commerce Businesses Restaurants and Bars/Taverns C-Stores, Liquor Stores Gas Stations, both Un-Branded and Branded Both Re-sale and New Franchises Fitness/Gyms Bars and Restaurants Automotive Repair Shops, Tire Retail & Repair/Replacement Shops and Oil Change Facilities Retail and Service Businesses including Interior Design, Furniture, Home Decor and more Medical Businesses including Podiatry, Chiropractic, Orthopedic, ASC's and more Fashion and High Fashion Clothing Stores Real Property, Land and Business Combination Sales Commercial Real Estate Lease Negotiation and Sales and so many more! Please call for us details. In NEVADA: The Business Brokers, LLC. is a Business Brokerage with John & Eileen Prudhont as Principals/Business Brokers In CALIFORNIA: The Biz Brokers, Inc. is a Business Brokerage with John & Eileen Prudhont as Vice President & President/Business Brokers Besides Newport Beach, CA. & Henderson, NV., we also have office locations in San Diego, CA., Los Angeles, CA., Santa Barbara, CA., Chico, CA., Carlsbad, CA., Reno, NV., Las Vegas, NV., Summerlin, NV., San Bernardino, Ca. Eileen: NV DRE: BUSB.0006956.BKR. |. Eileen: CA BRE: 01307577 John: NV DRE: BUSB.0006958.BKR. | John: CA BRE: 01178776 Nevada: 5510 S Fort Apache Rd. Ste. 451 Las Vegas, NV 89148, Phone: 702-802-8090 California: 3857 Birch St., Suite 3030, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Phone: 661-347-6985
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Bakery/ Donut Shop For Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
$109,000
Rare core profitable location in Mountain View Downtown
Mountain View, CA
$1,500,000
Dermatology Practice in LA - High Margins, Prime Area
Los Angeles, CA
$3,250,000
Established Warehousing and storage
West Sacramento, CA
$850,000
Busy Petaluma Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Petaluma, CA
$120,000
Established, Profitable Fencing Contractor
Plumas County, CA
$530,000
Ventura Blvd’s Next Iconic Spot Awaits!
Sherman Oaks, CA
$395,000
Awesome Outdoor Living & Structures Business - Growth Potential
San Bernardino County, CA
$1,150,000
Well Established Hair Salon FOR SALE in the Heart of West Hills!
$55,000
Los Angeles, CA
The Bar You've Always Wanted
Los Angeles, CA
$575,000
State of the Art Express Car Wash Business only
Lancaster, CA
$349,000
Budget Blinds Franchise
Riverside, CA
$250,000
Well established propular Liquor store
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Sushi restaurant - Huntington Beach *Potential*
Huntington Beach, CA
$180,000
8 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale
Rialto, CA
$1,600,000
Construction & Maintenance Business For Sale San Diego County
San Diego, CA
$259,000
Absentee Beer & Wine Market: Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA
$224,999
Highly Rated Party Rental Company (Listed for a 2026 sale)
Modesto, CA
$175,000
Convenience Store
San Bernardino, CA
$310,000
Established Nationwide Telehealth Clinic – Fully Remote, Cash-Pay Mode
$75,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Profitable Car Dealership For Sale
Murrieta, CA
$300,000
Rare Adult Boutique, with no competitors for sale
Corona, CA
$80,000
Absentee Operated Indoor Playground for Sale - Rare Opportunity
Alameda County, CA
$850,000
Established French Pastries & Coffee Shop For Sale
Long Beach, CA
$125,000
Hospice Agency for Sale – Accredited, Licensed, and Medicare Certified
San Diego County, CA
$475,000
General mechanic shop.
Covina, CA
$248,000
Flooring Retail & Installation Business – 23+ Years
Palmdale, CA
$350,000
Remodeling Goldmine: Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Now Available
Fresno, CA
$260,000
Jean Paul Schwarz
The Schwarz Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
We specialize in representing domestic and international clientele. We offer our clients unique, specialized and comprehensive services. We provide our clients during the buying, selling and investing process, with the knowledge needed to make educated real estate decisions. We have developed strong working relationships with top lenders who specialize in domestic lending and foreign national investments. We work with a large network of vendors that will cater to your specific needs from interior and exterior design to renovation and commercial build-outs. We are here to walk you through all aspects of the transaction process.
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Beautiful and Profitable Hair Salon with High Potential Growth!
San Jose, CA
$400,000
Established deli business (looks like new)
Alameda County, CA
$300,000
“Established Salon for Sale – Prime Location & Loyal Clientele
$250,000
Sunnyvale, CA
Wood Carving Business
Big Bear Lake, CA
$150,000
AAAHC Accredited Ambulatory Surgery Center
Encino, CA
$199,000
Long estab.outstanding location and atmosphere-41 lic. lots of parking
San Diego County, CA
$189,999
Established Flower Shop Specializing in Local Flowers
Los Angeles, CA
$750,000
Turnkey 2-Unit Cheesesteak Restaurant – $1.6M Sales – SBA 20% Down
Sacramento, CA
$300,000
Turn Key restaurant for Sale
Sunnyvale, CA
$330,000
Korean BBQ in Koreatown AYCE
Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
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.
