Sacramento County, CA
$375,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Successful Auto Repair Business, Knowledgeable Staff!
Absentee Owner Low Price $69K Boba Shop in Corona
Corona, CA
$69,000
Profitable Central Coast Law Firm
Monterey County, CA
$295,000
Thriving E-Commerce Menswear Brand
Los Angeles, CA
$3,900,000
Fully Equipped Gym - Absentee Owner
San Bruno, CA
$30,000
Sushi in Moorpark
Moorpark, CA
$135,000
***MOTIVATED SELLER***Established Baskin-Robbins for Sale
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Breakfast Cafe with Loyal Clientele
Orange County, CA
$75,000
Growing AI SaaS Customer Engagement Platform
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $10,000
Authentic Thai Restaurant For Sale In Vallejo Near Mare Island
Vallejo, CA
$125,000
Long Established Auto Dismantling Business
Rancho Cordova, CA
$700,000
Liquor Store /w Property - Wilmington
Wilmington, CA
$2,250,000
Long Established Jewelry Shop for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
$400,000
Beer & Wine Market - South LA
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
9 Y/O US Tech Company Specializing in Advanced Data Security Solutions
Santa Clara, CA
$6,695,000
Elder Care Home 4 Sale - Walnut Creek
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut Creek, CA
$1,500,000
Scott Price
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Sunbelt Business Brokers is the largest and most successful business brokerage network in the world, with over 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs buy and sell privately held businesses. With offices across the U.S. and internationally, Sunbelt combines deep local market expertise with global reach. At Sunbelt, we specialize in confidential business sales, mergers & acquisitions, and valuations across a wide range of industries — from healthcare and professional services to manufacturing and technology. Our brokers are trained professionals who follow a proven process to help sellers maximize value and help buyers find the right opportunities. Whether you're planning your exit strategy or looking to invest in a business, Sunbelt offers the knowledge, experience, and network to guide you through a successful transaction. Your future is our business.
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Elderly Care Home 4 Sale - Alamo
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alamo, CA
$1,650,000
Upscale Stationery Store - retail and custom
San Diego County, CA
$370,000
Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity – Luxury Nail Bar & Med Spa For Sale!!!
North Hollywood, CA
$289,000
Elderly Care Home 4 Sale - Pleasanton
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pleasanton, CA
$1,500,000
Laminate Film Distributor B2B 5 Days a Week
Riverside County, CA
$840,000
Structural Steel Fabrication Company with Real Estate in SoCal
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,200,000
Well-established [2004] and profitable Pharmacy in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
$283,000
Well Established and Very Profitable Pharmacy in Riverside County
Corona, CA
$3,195,688
Fantastic Orange County Growth Opportunity!
Orange County, CA
$499,000
Yarn Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Specialty Chocolates and Confectionaries
Santa Barbara County, CA
$135,000
American Deli Franchise - South Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
7,500sf Chinese Well-Known Restaurant w/5 Private Rooms in SGV
Los Angeles County, CA
$550,000
American Style BBQ & Grill
Pacoima, CA
$129,000
Vegan Chinese restaurant + Type 47 license sale in Downtown Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$180,000
Established Cleaners with Loyal Customers
Los Angeles, CA
$179,000
Tox Lab in OC, with Good Equipment and In-network Contracts
Newport Beach, CA
$450,000
A Chinese restaurant in a busy shopping center
Alamo, CA
$118,000
Full Service Restaurant and Bar - Standout Food and Craft Cocktails!
California
$1,570,000
Chinese restaurant with a good rent
Santa Clara, CA
$160,000
Established Childcare Center – Growth Opportunity
Sacramento County, CA
$110,000
Well Established Auto Shop w/Property & Single Family Residence
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Auberry, CA
$1,250,000
Manufacturer / Installer of Toilet Partitions (RE Available)
Orange County, CA
$12,000,000
Specialty Bread Manufacturer – Over Four Decades of Success!
California
$6,000,000
Pizzeria - Italian Restaurant
San Diego, CA
$265,000
Ice Cream -franchise in Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
$320,000
Pretty in Pomona
Pomona, CA
$247,000
7-Eleven in Apple Valley
Apple Valley, CA
$550,000
Antoinette Payne
Pacific Coast Brokers,Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Bringing Business Buyers & Sellers together since 1989
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7-Eleven in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
$235,000
Asian restaurant for sale in Concord plaza with parking
Concord, CA
$200,000
Remodeled Chinese restaurant for sale in Fremont plaza
Fremont, CA
$250,000
1,493 Sq.Ft. QS Restaurant in Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
$110,000
Cash cow Asian restaurant for sale in Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
$186,000
Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Sacramento, CA
$250,000
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.
