California
$200,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Keeping Industries in Motion
Keeping Industries in Motion
Monterey County, CA
$235,000
Keeping Industries in Motion
California
$450,000
Well Known Hair Salon on Peninsula
Menlo Park, CA
$95,000
Real Estate Staging Services
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
High-Profit Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Shop – Riverside County, CA (Conf
Riverside County, CA
$1,100,000
Premier Florist Located In South Orange County
Orange County, CA
$195,000
18 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$750,000
Modern Quick Serve with full kitchen Beer, Wine in Busy Area Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$99,000
Eagle Rock
Los Angeles, CA
$57,000
FranchiseSnap Fitness 24/7
Available in California
$250,000
Joint Commission Accredited, No ADR- Hospice Company for Sale!
Bakersfield, CA
$550,000
Long Established Historic Restaurant with Positive Cash Flow
Truckee, CA
$650,000
Thriving Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Prime Modesto Shopping Center
$250,000
Modesto, CA
Autopilot Storage Business For Sale - Absentee Owner
San Rafael, CA
$850,000
RV Rental Business in Chico, CA
Chico, CA
$50,000
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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Established Smoke Shop Huge Potential
Salinas, CA
$99,000
Great Exposure Corner Restaurant/Bar with type 41 License
San Jose, CA
$248,000
AI enabled software ITSM/ITAM with fortune 500 customers
San Jose, CA
$1,000,000
Established Architectural Metal Fabrication Company – Proven Success
Alameda County, CA
$1,300,000
Turnkey Chinese Fast Food Restaurant in Prime La Habra Location
La Habra, CA
$250,000
FranchiseBenjamin Franklin Plumbing
Available in California
$150,000
TurnKey Trucking Company for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$350,000
Established Business Broker Franchise – Southern California
San Diego County, CA
$54,000
Profitable RF/Microwave Coaxial Connector Business with Inventory
$2,000,000
West Covina, CA
A great opportunity to purchase real money making auto part supply biz
Orange County, CA
$1,190,000
Well outfitted Restaurant & Taphouse in South Placer County
Placer County, CA
$179,000
Well known Italian Restaurant on Prime Melrose Blvd with full Liquor
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Restaurant Carmel & Monterey Area
Carmel, CA
$275,000
Profitable Car Rental Business – Serving Uber & Lyft Drivers – $615K R
Santa Monica, CA
$1,500,000
Reps
Mountain Center, CA
$189,000
Well-Established Trucking Company
Santa Rosa, CA
$145,000
FranchiseThe Junkluggers
Available in California
$75,000
Established Walnut Creek Restaurant & Bar with Outdoor Seating Area
Walnut Creek, CA
$395,000
Restaurant Space with Full Kitchen & Spacious Dining Area
Chico, CA
$450,000
Plumbing & Rooter Company
$700,000
Redwood City, CA
Semi-Passive: Coin Laundry Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$599,990
Well-Established Wholesale and Retail Bakery Opportunity
Orange County, CA
$210,000
FranchiseTwo Men and a Truck
Available in California
$80,000
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Eureka, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Eureka, CA
$725,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Anaheim, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Anaheim, CA
$475,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$1,025,000
Branded pizza restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$195,000
CAR WASHES (2) La Jolla, Coronado-Business only, Spectacular locations
La Jolla, CA
$590,000
Jonathan Cheung, CFA
Transworld Business Advisors of North San Gabriel Valley
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises with 350+ offices and 1,000+ brokers. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage, to mergers and acquisitions or franchising; we are the business sale specialists.
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Easy Turn key established customer base restaurant
Stockton, CA
$74,999
40 Year Distribution Business To Federal, State Govt, And Healthcare
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Kawaii klaws
$400,000
Downey, CA
Very Busy Dry Cleaners Agency and Low price
La Mirada, CA
$80,000
Coin Laundry and Delivery & Pickup in Haight-Ashbury District, SF
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
FranchiseBlue Coast Savings Consultants
Available in California
$23,900
Profitable Mediterranean Restaurant – Turnkey Setup
Redwood City, CA
$400,000
Garage Door Installation Maintenance & Repair Service
San Diego County, CA
$1,500,000
2M+ Net Full-Service Laboratory, Great Employees, Contracts, Accounts
Orange County, CA
$4,500,000
San Jose CPA Firm for Sale
San Jose, CA
$775,000
Local Pool and Spa Construction Company
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $166,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale
Rialto, CA
$2,100,000
Franchise Quick Service Restaurant, Beer & Wine, Patio
Murrieta, CA
$99,000
Arco am/pm with rental income, including real property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cathedral City, CA
$8,350,000
Live Love Play - Indoor Playground
Glendale, CA
$200,000
FranchiseLIME Painting
Available Nationwide
$75,000
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% |
|
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
|
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
|
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.
