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Scripps Ranch Restaurant For Sale
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

Turn-key restaurant opportunity in Scripps Ranch with sushi bar & full-fixtured kitchen, including type-1 hood and grease interceptor. ASSET SALE: Includes FF&E, ABC Type 41 License (Beer & Wine), and...

$195,000

$195,000

Closed Door LTC Pharmacy | LA County
Asset Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

PHARMACY DESCRIPTION An opportunity for a buyer looking to acquire stay at existing location relocate an existing LTC Pharmacy Operation. PHARMACY HIGHTLIGHTS Ideal Closed Door Pharmacy LTC NPI Active...

$225,000

$225,000

For Sale: Turnkey Bar / Restaurant In Potrero Hill
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

+ Recently Renovated + Type 1 Hood + Walk-In Cooler & Freezer + Well Maintained Space + Two (2) ADA Restrooms + One (1) Office with High Ceiling + At Grade Entrance + Liquor License Not Included +...

$160,000

$160,000

Nail Salon Asset Sale
Asset Sale

El Monte, CA

Discover a fantastic opportunity to own a thriving nail salon in the bustling heart of El Monte! This asset sale features M3 Nails & Beauty, a well-established salon with a loyal customer base. The...

$70,000

$70,000

Standalone Commercial Snack & Coffee Vending Machines For Sale!!!
Asset Sale

Hollywood, CA

ASSET SALE!!! Locations not Included. Combo and Dual Vending Machine & Coffee Vending Machine Express Combo Vending Machine With nine drink selections and 20 snack selections, the Express Combo snack...

$4,000

$4,000

Auto Repair and Body Shop Fully Licensed and Turn Key MAKE OFFER!
Asset Sale

Santa Fe Springs, CA

ASSET SALE: Established Auto Repair & Body Shop - 30-Year+ in same location. FACILITY METRICS: • 11,000 sq ft operational facility (industry average: 4,000-6,000 sq ft) • 6 dedicated service bays...

$125,000

$125,000

Coin Laundry Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Garden Grove, CA

This listing presents a great opportunity to own a coin laundromat located in Garden Grove, California. Situated in the heart of Orange County, the business is located in a high-traffic corner of a...

$250,000

$250,000

Prime Arts District Restaurant Opportunity
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Urbanlime is pleased to present an opportunity in the heart of the Arts District. The offering features 1,268 SF of interior space complemented by an expansive 4,300 SF patio, creating a highly...

$250,000

$250,000

CUB Type 48 Live Entertainment, DJ, and Dancing
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

1348 14th St, home to The Chestnut Club since 2014, offers a rare opportunity to acquire an established nightlife venue in the heart of Santa Monica. The property is surrounded by top dining and...

$350,000

$350,000

Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Sonoma County Restaurant and Bar
Asset Sale

Sonoma County, CA

Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Sonoma County Restaurant RRC# 5372 Offered at $50,000 Location: Sonoma County Annual Revenue: $1,248,346.00 Monthly Rent: $6,298 all in Listing Description: This...

$50,000

$50,000

Newly established Retail Pharmacy in San Diego County
Asset Sale

San Diego County, CA

NEWLY ESTABLISHED RETAIL PHARMACY ASSET SALE - SAN DIEGO COUNTY This asset sale represents a turnkey retail pharmacy opportunity established in 2023, strategically positioned in the residential and...

$215,250

$215,250

Stylish Build-Out | Tea Service Concept | Growth Potential
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

AS-IS, ASSET SALE! Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, design-forward café located in a high-traffic commercial district in central Los Angeles. This is an as-is asset sale with no...

$55,000

$55,000

Proven Psychological Testing Service Line for Healthcare Practices
Asset Sale

Mission Viejo, CA

This is not the sale of a standalone business. It is the opportunity to acquire access to a proven high value psychological testing service-line model that can be added to an existing healthcare or...

$143,500

$143,500

Thai Restaurant for Sale in Palmdale! INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!!! WOW!!
Asset Sale

Palmdale, CA

**Address** Nopagow Thai Restaurant 2551 E Avenue S, Suite #K Palmdale, CA 93550 ~~*****Beer and Wine License INCLUDED*****~~ Nopagow Thai Restaurant has been a very WELL KNOWN Thai Restaurant...

$89,000

$89,000

Turnkey Taproom & Craft Brewery
Asset Sale

Santa Barbara, CA

This established craft brewery and taproom is located in Downtown Santa Barbara along a highly trafficked stretch of State Street, benefiting from steady pedestrian activity and a dynamic mix of...

$299,000

$299,000

Turn-Key South Bay Restaurant For Sale
Asset Sale

Chula Vista, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This turn-key restaurant asset presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Chula Vista's high-traffic South Bay corridor. The fully operational establishment features...

$195,000

$195,000

Brent J. Delhamer

Insite Commercial Real Estate Advisors

Serving San Diego County, CA

Child Care Insite is a specialized business brokerage and commercial real estate advisory firm focused on privately owned child care centers, preschools, Montessori schools, and their underlying real estate. We represent owners in business-only sales, real estate sales, and combined transactions involving both the operating business and property. Our work integrates business valuation, real estate analysis, buyer qualification, financing structure, licensing considerations, due diligence, and closing coordination into one cohesive process. Our objective is to position each opportunity based on its complete economic value while identifying issues that could reduce price, limit financing, or derail the transaction. We prepare professional offering materials, communicate the opportunity clearly, and manage the sale from initial valuation through closing.

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San Francisco Type-48 Liquor License For Sale
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

Transform your hospitality vision into reality with this premium San Francisco Type-48 Liquor License - your gateway to entering one of the most lucrative markets in California. This unrestricted,...

$149,000

$149,000

Built-Out Fast Food Restaurant Space – Canoga Park Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Full kitchen with continental freezer, walk-in cooler, cold table, steam table, grill, hood, mini split, and swamp cooler....

$40,000

$40,000

New Turnkey Restaurant w/ Very Low Rent Near Ocean Ave. w/ Beer & Wine
Asset Sale

Santa Monica, CA

DO NOT DISTURB EMPLOYEES - TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Introduction: Insert yourself in the beachside dining conversation along with some of Santa Monica’s most popular restaurants. 413 Santa Monica...

$159,000

$159,000

Mortgage Lender Database
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Top Producing Los Angeles County, CA lender is selling his 20 year database of over 8000+ clients in his database. Loans provided by Bank of the West, Bank of Montreal, Newrez, Guaranteed Rate,...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Adult Health Care License for Sale – Northern California
Asset Sale

San Francisco County, CA

Adult Health Care License for sale. Fully Certified | 5 Active Insurance Contracts | Turnkey Healthcare Platform. A rare opportunity to acquire a FULLY APPROVED ADULT DAY CARE LICENSE in San Francisco...

$600,000

$600,000

Asian Dumpling restaurant for sale near Stonetown of San Francisco
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

Great opportunity to acquire a restaurant space located in a well-established neighborhood plaza near the Stonetown area in San Francisco. This location benefits from strong residential density,...

$148,000

$148,000

Incredibly charming restaurant & bar Arts District
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

A rare hospitality opportunity in the heart of the Arts District. The offering includes 1,268 SF of interior space plus an expansive 4,300 SF patio, creating a highly desirable indoor-outdoor...

$250,000

$250,000

TURNKEY Restaurant Space In Prime Alhambra
Asset Sale

Alhambra, CA

Beautifully remodeled 1,250 SF restaurant space located in the heart of Alhambra’s highly coveted Main Street corridor. This turnkey opportunity features a 13+ foot hood, efficient layout, and modern...

$120,000

$120,000

ASSET SALE Laundromat in Ventura County
Asset Sale

Oxnard, CA

ASSET SALE laundromat in a densely populated area of Northern Ventura County. You have the option to acquire the equipment only or take it further by revitalizing the entire operation....

$350,000

$350,000

5,600 Sq. Ft. Turnkey Full Kitchen Restaurant & Bar
Asset Sale

Fresno, CA

Newly build full kitchen restaurant available in a fast-growing part of Fresno County. The entire place has been recently remodeled with modern decor and is fully equipped, including a full commercial...

$149,000

$149,000

Prime Restaurant Opportunity in High-Traffic Plaza in Rancho Cordova
Asset Sale

Rancho Cordova, CA

Imagine walking into your own Chinese restaurant in one of Rancho Cordova's busiest plazas. This 2,000 square foot space is waiting for you to bring your culinary vision to life. You'll love the...

$268,000

$268,000

Rare Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Peninsula Trade Area
Asset Sale

Millbrae, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a restaurant business in a desirable Peninsula location with strong visibility and convenient access. Positioned within an established commercial corridor, the area is...

$268,000

$268,000

Nail salon for sale in Pinole with nice ambiance
Asset Sale

Pinole, CA

Imagine walking into your own beautifully appointed nail salon in the heart of Pinole! This turnkey opportunity offers everything you need to start serving clients immediately. You'll love the...

$65,000

$65,000

Asset Sale – Fully Built-Out & Equipped Food Service Space | $150K
Asset Sale

Anaheim, CA

> Business Overview: • A casual dining concept is being offered as an asset sale. • The business is currently operating and is suited for an owner-operator or small team. • A fully built-out food...

$150,000

$150,000

Prime Turnkey Opportunity: Restaurant with Type 1 hood W/ Great Rent
Asset Sale

Anaheim, CA

1. Prime Location & Strategic Accessibility,Seamless Connectivity: Immediate access to the I-5 and SR-57 freeways, facilitating easy commutes for customers from across Orange County. 2.Major Landmark...

$149,000

$149,000

Unbeatable beachfront location: A rare opportunity for an ice cream/co
Asset Sale

Orange County, CA

This is an exceptional asset sale opportunity to acquire a perfectly positioned coffee and ice cream business in one of California’s most renowned tourist destinations. Located in a high-foot-traffic...

$180,000

$180,000

Sushi restaurant in San Pedro with Real Estate is available
Asset Sale

San Pedro, CA

***IN ESCROW*** "Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1036 Area: San Pedro Asking Price:...

$150,000

$150,000

Off-Market 15 Beds RCFE Real Estate for Sale - In Escrow
Asset Sale

Vista, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a rare 15-beds RCFE in San Diego County - a rare and highly sought-after that drives strong resident demand. Highlights • Past Record of monthly Rent Roll: $56K...

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Mediterranean Restaurant: Huntington Beach, California
Asset Sale

Huntington Beach, CA

Mediterranean Restaurant: Huntington Beach, California Is "For Sale" by Regional Real Estate - Commercial. Business is located in the city of Huntington Beach, California. Open 7 days a week from 11am...

$119,999

$119,999

Pacific Beach Cafe For Sale
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

Rare turn-key 800 SF café opportunity. Ready for light café, coffee, juice, or dessert concepts. No hood. Contact broker for confidentiality agreement to learn more....

$180,000

$180,000

Japanese restaurant for sale in high desirable of Elk Grove
Asset Sale

Elk Grove, CA

Located in a highly desirable and busy retail plaza in the Sacramento / Elk Grove area, this restaurant benefits from strong foot traffic, excellent visibility, and abundant parking. The space is...

$258,000

$258,000

Japanese restaurant for sale in Newark
Asset Sale

Newark, CA

Located in a busy retail plaza in the Newark area, this restaurant benefits from high traffic flow, strong visibility, and a diverse mix of dining establishments within the center, generating...

$218,000

$218,000

Established Beauty salon for sale in Union City
Asset Sale

Union City, CA

Located in a busy retail plaza in Union City, this well-established salon has been operating for 20+ years, benefiting from steady foot traffic and a loyal customer base. The space is fully set up and...

$52,000

$52,000

Korean Pocha-Style Bar for Sale in LA Koreatown
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

LA Koreatown Korean Pub / Pocha for Sale Opportunity to Expand Daytime Operations · Reasonable Offers Considered This Korean-style pub and pocha is located in a prime area in the heart of LA...

$85,000

$85,000

For sale In-Home care agency with active NPI In San Ramon, California
Asset Sale

San Ramon, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a highly distinctive, turnkey in-home care agency—currently the only agency on the market with an active NPI (National Provider Identifier), creating immediate...

$280,000

$280,000

Turnkey Hair Salon in Prime Bay Area Location
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

TURNKEY HAIR AND NAIL SALON SAN FRANCISCO OCEAN AVE PRICED AT $58K Established in 2021, this turnkey hair and nail salon is located on busy Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, offering strong visibility,...

$58,000

$58,000

Premium Built Out Full Service Restaurant
Asset Sale

Orange County, CA

Located in North Orange County on a major retail corridor with strong visibility and traffic. recent premium build out, lots of nearby parking, and a popular outdoor patio that adds an unparalleled...

$250,000

$250,000

Turnkey Speakeasy Nightclub + Integrated Fast Casual Kitchen
Asset Sale

West Hollywood, CA

Major Price Reduction. A rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, fully built-out nightlife venue combined with a fast-growing fast casual concept, located in the heart of the legendary Sunset Strip....

$485,000

$485,000

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Upscale Cafe - Restaurant for sale in Folsom
Asset Sale

Folsom, CA

Fully built-out Cafe - Restaurant, turnkey café/restaurant located in a strong retail corridor of Folsom. Located next to major amenities in Folsom and HWY 50. The business operates six days per week...

$115,000

$115,000

$120k/mo, Rent$6500 (All) 10 Yr+2x5 Yr Option, All Facility Remodelled
Asset Sale

San Bernardino, CA

* gross sales $120k Water sales $5k—7k /mo. Net profit Comission income from CA Lotto $25000/yr. Not included gross sales * store size 2700 sq,ft * lot size: approx 15000 soft (sufficient parking...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Fast Food location. Bring your concept! Corner with large parking lot
Asset Sale

Stockton, CA

1,600 sq.ft. Seats 28 inside & 16 outside in a private patio. High traffic location. Large monument sign. Large 18' Type 1 full cooking hood. Set up for Quick Serve/Fast Food, but can easily be a full...

$95,000

$95,000

Rare Opportunity - Boutique Nightclub/Lounge on Iconic Sunset Strip
Asset Sale

West Hollywood, CA

This spot is a destination for private celebrations, birthdays and exclusive events. Speakeasy boutique nightclub is hidden behind discreet doors that opens to an environment with sophisticated...

$485,000

$485,000

Dumpling restaurant for sale in Millbrae
Asset Sale

Millbrae, CA

Established Chinese dumpling restaurant available for acquisition through asset sale in Millbrae, California. This operational food service establishment specializes in authentic Chinese cuisine with...

$268,000

$268,000

Restaurant and Taqueria in Garden Grove
Asset Sale

Garden Grove, CA

Imagine walking into your own restaurant space in a charming Garden Grove residential plaza - this could be your next business venture! This well-positioned taqueria offers you the perfect foundation...

$99,000

$99,000

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

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.