San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Middle Eastern Restaurant For Sale San Diego County
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
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
Bakery/ Donut Shop For Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
$109,000
FranchiseMr. Electric
Available Nationwide
$65,000
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
10+ Yr Business Brokerage and M&A Firm
$1,200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Warehousing and storage
West Sacramento, CA
$850,000
Busy Petaluma Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Petaluma, CA
$120,000
Steve Lyle
Coldwell Banker Commercial Lyle & Associates
Serving Riverside County, CA
History of Lyle Commercial Lyle Commercial has gained a reputation for providing the best brokerage and real estate investment services to clients active in the Coachella Valley region. Very simply, Lyle Commercial knows its marketplace! Our agents are experienced in the sale and leasing of commercial, retail and office space, as well as the sale of income and investment properties and land. Lyle’s Affiliation with Coldwell Banker Commercial Coldwell Banker Commercial is one of the most respected and recognized names in commercial real estate, both nationally and internationally. Coldwell Banker Commercial Lyle & Associates gives you, our client, greater access to a wide range of resources–both locally in the Coachella Valley as well as nationally and internationally.
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Established, Profitable Fencing Contractor
Plumas County, CA
$530,000
Three Fatburger restaurant package for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,495,000
Awesome Outdoor Living & Structures Business - Growth Potential
San Bernardino County, CA
$1,150,000
The Bar You've Always Wanted
Los Angeles, CA
$575,000
State of the Art Express Car Wash Business only
Lancaster, CA
$349,000
FranchiseMosquito Squad
Available in California
$50,000
Budget Blinds Franchise
Riverside, CA
$250,000
Well established propular Liquor store
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Business for Sale – $450,000 Prime Pacific Heights Location
$450,000
San Francisco, CA
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
$225,000
Smog Testing Shop For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$139,000
Highly Rated Party Rental Company (Listed for a 2026 sale)
Modesto, CA
$175,000
Absentee Operated Indoor Playground for Sale - Rare Opportunity
Alameda County, CA
$850,000
FranchiseUSA Ninja Challenge
Available Nationwide
$150,000
GS $310K/SIZE 36K/RENT $13K/ LEASE 4 +2X5YR/ 7AM--9PM
San Bernardino, CA
$950,000
Established French Pastries & Coffee Shop For Sale
Long Beach, CA
$125,000
Turn-Key Marketing Agency w/ High Monthly Recurring Revenue
$750,000
Santa Barbara, CA
Profitable Franchise: Batteries, Lighting, Repairs & Key Fobs
Los Angeles County, CA
$701,000
Hospice Agency for Sale – Accredited, Licensed, and Medicare Certified
San Diego County, CA
$475,000
FranchiseAll County Property Management
Available Nationwide
$75,000
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
Established deli business (looks like new)
Alameda County, CA
$300,000
Wood Carving Business
Big Bear Lake, CA
$150,000
Edward Park
Citi Commercial Investments
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Edward Park is a Business Opportunity & Commercial Property Broker for 25yrs. He is an experienced broker in small to medium size businesses and properties Jan/1990 Mr. Park was on the Board member of OCKCA & OCKFA for years to Serve Korean American Communities for many years. Mr. Park has graduated from Chung -Ang University, Seoul, Korea with a major in Business Administration in 1977. In addition; Mr. Park has successfully completed the LA- MBA Course from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in 2011. He completed the course of Recognition of Entrepreneurial Accomplishment from USC (WLA Minority Business Development Center) in 2013. Mr. Park was Owner / Manager VR Business Brokers (LA Branch) for 8- years. In his spare time, Mr. Park is active in Mountains Climbing as well as reading books.
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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
Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
$30,000
Costa Mesa, CA
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
FranchiseThe Learning Experience
Available in California
$150,000
Turn Key restaurant for Sale
Sunnyvale, CA
$330,000
Pizza Store for Sale
Fort Bragg, CA
$450,000
Pho Restaurant
Huntington Beach, CA
$195,000
Successful and highly rated restaurant opportunity in prime Torrance
Torrance, CA
$300,000
Must see the modern facility Urgent Care
Orange County, CA
$7,999,000
Established Home Staging Business for Sale
Pacheco, CA
$99,000
Market Sushi
Fullerton, CA
$140,000
Brewery, Tasting Room, & New Equipment For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$799,000
A Full-Service Commercial Towing Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,950,000
FranchisePrism Specialty Restoration
Available Nationwide
$50,000
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.
