Tehama County, CA
$65,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Canvas Manufacturing Business
Established Beer & Wine Market & Property & 4 Res. units for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego County, CA
$395,000
Monterey Peninsula CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale
Monterey County, CA
$950,000
Long Time Breakfast-Lunch Restaurant-Type 1 Hood-Absentee Owner!!
San Francisco, CA
$199,000
Online Retail Service
San Joaquin County, CA
$700,000
Longest continually operating restaurant in Shasta County!
Redding, CA
$1,200,000
Iconic Auto Body Shop
Lancaster, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $90,000
40+ Years Established Car Rental & Sales in Coastal CA
Orange County, CA
$899,000
Santa Rosa CA EA Tax Practice for Sale
Sonoma County, CA
$240,000
Mobile Physical Therapy Practice with Excellent Profit Margin
Orange County, CA
$225,000
Established B2B Supply & Distribution Company – Profitable, Repeat Cli
Ventura County, CA
$1,000,000
Market Sushi
Torrance, CA
$87,000
Market Sushi-->High Volume
Pasadena, CA
$120,000
Accreditation-Ready Home Health Agency – CHOW-Friendly
$65,000
West Covina, CA
Award Winning Barbershop with Live-Work Opportunity
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
$1.73M Revenue IT Monitoring Firm – ~90% Recurring
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $36,000
Christine McDannell
The Magnolia Firm
Serving San Diego County, CA
The Magnolia Firm is an M&A advisory built by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. We specialize in privately owned businesses with strong brand value and real momentum.
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Profitable Same-Day Courier & Transportation Company For Sale
Riverside County, CA
$1,700,000
Franchise Boba Shop - Busy Plaza, Well Established
Cerritos, CA
$199,000
Established Medical Supply Store
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Newly Built Out, Turnkey Beauty Salon in Koreatown
Los Angeles County, CA
$65,000
PRICE REDUCED!!! 50 Years Established Pizza Restaurant, B&W
Orange, CA
$169,000
Premier Psychology Practice For Sale Owner Retiring – Northern CA
San Francisco County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $768,246
Patented Thermal Solar Clean Technology
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000
Prime Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of Glendora Village!
Glendora, CA
$350,000
B2B Robotics Franchise w National Accounts!
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
Thriving Nail & Beauty Salon for Sale – Prime Hayward Location!
Hayward, CA
$250,000
Established Automotive Repair Shop
Auburn, CA
$130,000
Small owner/operator alarm company for sell-owner retiring
Anaheim, CA
$160,000
Fantastic Bar and Restaurant Opportunity! Long Time Established!
Pacifica, CA
$297,000
*Home Health Care Agency * FOR SALE
Los Angeles, CA
$210,000
Popular Mexican Restaurant in Solano County for sale
Solano County, CA
$300,000
Established - Turnkey Fitness Studio
Ventura County, CA
$275,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Sun Valley, CA - Vehicle Financing
Sun Valley, CA
$525,000
Turnkey, Resourceful K-12 Academy For Sale (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $150,000
Plumbing & Repair Business A Opportunity for Growth
Nevada County, CA
$220,000
Fully equipped with great traffic count
$110,000
Norwalk, CA
Sushi | Affluent Area | Strong Sales | Rev Avg. $1.35M+ | Price $650K
Aliso Viejo, CA
$650,000
Profitable Nail Salon near The Grove in West Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
$95,500
Turnkey Franchise | Premium Ice Cream Shop | Below-Market Price
Bakersfield, CA
$95,000
Valuable Liquor License Included With Imperial Beach Bar & Grill
Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Established , Profitable Beer & Wine Bar in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$250,000
Boutique HOA Management Company-Orange & LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
$280,000
20+ YR Distribution Biz - Recurring Revenue, Seller Financing
Chatsworth, CA
$370,000
High-End Remodeling - Flexible Terms, Seller Financing, $150k down
San Diego, CA
$500,000
Lamar Rutherford
Excellens Solutions
Serving San Diego County, CA
There are overlooked differences between "transactional" and "consultative" business brokers — and not knowing those differences can cost you thousands of dollars. You want a proven advisor . . .? ? A Consultative Broker with a proven system to maximize the value you'll get when you sell Consultative Broker with preferred access to qualified buyers Track record of success with other businesses in your industry — and able to sell for higher than expected. (We have participated in 100+ successful sales at maximum multipliers.) Proven framework combined with one-on-one consulting on how to tell the right story Deep accounting/CPA experience Deep analysis and understanding of your needs, current market conditions and enhanced ability to help you — even if you aren't prepared or positioned to sell immediately.
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California Distributor of Agricultural & Safety Gear Wholesaler
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,400,000
Luxury Auto Repair, Pre-Approved, $329K SDE, Record 2025
San Diego, CA
$990,000
Turn-key Unique Event Venue | Studio City | Real Estate Included
Los Angeles, CA
Dive Bar - Type 48 ABC & Entertainment Permit. Short Hours
Orange County, CA
$365,000
Thai restaurant in sants rosas historic railroad square
Santa Rosa, CA
$244,000
Absentee Run Poke & Teriyaki Restaurant
El Monte, CA
$350,000
Five-Star Preschool and Property | Affluent Simi Valley | Real Estate.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Simi Valley, CA
$2,700,000
Korean Cafe for Sale | $248,000
San Francisco, CA
$248,000
Turnkey Preschool | 164-License | Biz & RE | Strong Cash Flow
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Vacaville, CA
$8,171,877
9 FedEx Ground Routes - Arcadia, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Arcadia, CA
$900,000
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.
