Ventura County, CA
$4,595,950
Ventura County, CA
$4,595,950
Bishop, CA
$700,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$900,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,150,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$800,000
San Diego County, CA
$979,723
Murrieta, CA
$180,000
Riverside County, CA
$549,500
Costa Mesa, CA
$349,000
Riverside, CA
$950,000
Ventura, CA
$2,550,000
Ventura, CA
$1,300,000
San Diego, CA
$2,600,000
San Diego, CA
$1,300,000
Carson, CA
$80,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kettleman City, CA
$8,750,000
Rob Rigolfi
California Business Realty
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
California Business Realty offers a comprehensive range of services to assist business owners in successfully selling their businesses. Our team of experienced professionals helps navigate the complex process of selling a business by providing valuable expertise and confidential guidance every step of the way. California Business Realty assists buyers in identifying and purchasing their ideal businesses or franchises through a comprehensive process. Most business sales and purchases involve leased premises. Aligning the lease terms with the future plans of a business are critical to its value. Those that include the associated real estate as part of the sale require specific skills and attention. At California Business Realty, we not only negotiate leases but also facilitate the sale and purchase of buildings, land, and use easements associated with the business being sold or purchased.
Yucca Valley, CA
$200,000
Mount Laguna, CA
$249,000
Carpinteria, CA
$499,000
Rialto, CA
$2,800,000
Bell, CA
$2,895,000
Ventura, CA
$995,000
San Diego County, CA
$56,250
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,560,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$99,000
San Rafael, CA
$85,000
Orange County, CA
$1,700,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, CA
$11,000,000
Santa Maria, CA
$695,000
Livermore, CA
$1,198,000
Rosemead, CA
$59,000
San Jose, CA
$199,000
Yorba Linda, CA
$195,000
San Mateo County, CA
$499,000
San Luis Obispo, CA
$75,000
Wildomar, CA
$900,000
Winnetka, CA
$135,000
Palmdale, CA
$97,500
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$1,250,000
Fairfield, CA
$1,375,000
San Leandro, CA
$1,000,000
Tracy, CA
$250,000
Anaheim, CA
$475,000
California
$300,000
Gus Otaki
Petroleum Realty
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Petroleum Realty – Over 35 Years of Specialized Excellence Gus Otaki At Petroleum Realty, our name says it all. For over 35 years, we have specialized exclusively in gas station sales, financing, remodeling, and construction. With a deep understanding of the industry, we’ve matched countless buyers and sellers based on their needs, goals, and capabilities—building a foundation of trust, integrity, and lifelong relationships. Our team’s commitment to performance and excellence has resulted in over $500 million in gas station sales, along with successful transactions in multifamily, land, and retail properties. We also specialize in investment sales and tenant representation, offering comprehensive real estate services across Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, and the Inland Empire. Fluent in English, Arabic, and some German, we ensure smooth communication and personalized service. During escrow, we assist with all documentation, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations, and oil company requirements. Our clients are treated with the utmost respect, honesty, confidentiality, and integrity—values that have earned us a reputation built largely on referrals and repeat business.
Arcadia, CA
$12,000,000
Sacramento County, CA
$595,000
North Hollywood, CA
$135,000
Tracy, CA
$275,000
Arcadia, CA
$195,000
San Diego, CA
$499,000
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
Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
Profit Margin |
23% |
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
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.
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.