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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

Turn key Resturant Asset Sale
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

TURNKEY RESTAURANT ASSET SALE - SAN DIEGO OPPORTUNITY This fully equipped restaurant asset presents an exceptional opportunity for restaurateurs seeking immediate market entry in San Diego's...

$49,500

$49,500

Dental office for lease
Asset Sale

Ventura County, CA

2670 Sq Ft Dental office for lease. The office include 8 operating rooms, one office, one treatment coordination room, one lab,and much much more, All new and up to date equipment, upgraded computers....

$11,500

$11,500

Turnkey Beauty & Nail Studio Asset Sale
Asset Sale

West Covina, CA

Available for immediate asset transfer: a fully equipped Beauty & Nail studio located in a premier street-front position in West Covina. This approximately 1,800 sq. ft. facility offers an exceptional...

$15,000

$15,000

Type 47 ABC Liquor License – Sacramento County
Asset Sale

Sacramento, CA

FOR SALE: Type 47 ABC Liquor License – Sacramento County Rare opportunity to acquire an active Type 47 ABC Liquor License in Sacramento County. This license allows the sale of beer, wine, and...

$26,000

$26,000

5 Days Brunch-$1M+ sales /ABC #41 / $195.000
Asset Sale

Chino, CA

**Asset sale** This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, high-volume brunch restaurant with proven annual sales exceeding $1M. The business operates in a spacious 2,175 sq ft location...

$195,000

$195,000

Restaurant turnkey in Fullerton
Asset Sale

Fullerton, CA

Restaurant for Sale — Turnkey Fullerton Location **Price Reduce** Prime opportunity on Imperial Hwy — high-traffic, highly visible Fullerton restaurant, turnkey and move-in ready. Clean,...

$225,000

$225,000

Turnkey Restaurant Space-Cypress-Currently IN ESCROW
Asset Sale

Cypress, CA

IN ESCROW-Fully Equipped Restaurant Space – Ideal for New Concept | High Traffic Center Description: Take advantage of this rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out restaurant space in a prime...

$59,000

$59,000

Asset Sale Coffee Shop with great potentials
Asset Sale

Riverside, CA

MONTHLY RENT: $4,651 + $1,750 NNN. LEASE TERMS: 3+ 5+ 5 STORE SIZE: 1,750 SQFT OPEN HOURS: 6 AM- 3 PM MON~ SUN. OWNER SINCE: 2023 REASON FOR SELLING: MOVING. OWNER ABSENTEE RUN. GREAT LOCATION...

$49,000

$49,000

Smog Test-Only Station | 39 Years Established | Turnkey | High-Demand
Asset Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

This well-established Smog Test-Only station has been successfully serving the community for nearly 40 years, building a loyal customer base and generating consistent repeat business. With a...

$42,000

$42,000

Nail & beauty salon for sale
Asset Sale

Beverly Hills, CA

1000 SqFt luxury Nail & beauty salon was established 2021. services included Nail, hair eyelash, facial treatment and much more. Open 6 days a week Collecting $3000 from room/chairs MUST SELL...

$59,000

$59,000

Turn-key women’s fashion store in the heart of Rancho Cucamonga
Asset Sale

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-positioned, turn-key women’s fashion boutique in Rancho Cucamonga. This established business has built a strong reputation for offering fashionable,...

$40,000

$40,000

Full service restaurant with 2 hoods Asset sale
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

ESTABLISHED FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANT ASSET SALE - PRIME RUSSIAN HILL LOCATION This asset sale presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, turnkey restaurant operation in San...

$150,000

$150,000

Great Opportunity To Purchase A 47 Liquor License Or 48 Liquor License
Asset Sale

Orange, CA

Professional liquor license acquisition opportunity featuring Type 47 (Beer and Wine) and Type 48 (General On-Sale) licenses available across multiple California counties. This asset sale provides...

$85,000

$85,000

Restaurant -Prime Downtown Corner. Assets & Lease-Bring your concept!
Asset Sale

Los Gatos, CA

Fully equipped with everything you need to run a restaurant with full bar. Type 1 full cooking hood. Nearly 500 sq.ft. of outside seating in addition to 1,500 sq.ft. inside. A+ location in Los Gatos....

$235,000

$235,000

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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Type 47 Liquor License - $1.4M Gross Sales – Palo Alto Restaurant
Asset Sale

Palo Alto, CA

**Photo not actual picture of restaurant** Key Highlights: -All FF&E included (kitchen equipment, hood, fixtures, etc.) -Type 1 Hood 12 ft -Any concept -Grease trap -Secure lease 10 plus 5 years...

$250,000

$250,000

Turn-Key Salad bar for Sale | Convert to any concept w/ No Restriction
Asset Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Great Asset Sale Opportunity - Prime Business District with Corporate Neighbors Rent : $3,800.00 Cam : $700.00 Size : 1300sf Imagine walking into your own turn-key salad and juice bar in one of...

$49,000

$49,000

Restaurant – 3,200 SF, Low Rent, Flexible Conversion Opportunity
Asset Sale

San Jose, CA

This established Ethiopian restaurant offers 3,200 sq. ft. of usable space in a high-traffic San Jose corridor surrounded by commercial buildings and steady daily foot traffic. The operation has been...

$99,000

$99,000

Sushi Zono-Assets & Lease. 1,800 sf. Low rent. 11 ft. hood.
Asset Sale

Campbell, CA

Sushi Zono. 831 W. Hamilton Ave. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB OR TALK TO EMPLOYEES. Fully equipped restaurant with 11 food type 1 hood, nice bathrooms and new electrical panel. New 10 year lease at $4/ft (+...

$79,000

$79,000

Rare Hermosa Pier Micro-Cafe Location w/ Patio & Bay Windows + Parking
Asset Sale

Hermosa Beach, CA

This is one of the few small-format food spaces available near the Hermosa Beach Pier, these locations rarely become available and lease quickly. At approximately $195 per day in occupancy cost, the...

$60,000

$60,000

Torrance Del Amo Mall Brand New Turnkey Restaurant for Lease
Asset Sale

Torrance, CA

Premises: 6450' plus outdoor patio Rent: $6.00 psf Gross All in plus utilities Very Substantial Landlord T. I. Contribution Parking: Shopping Center Parking Lease Term: New Lease ABC License: Liquor...

$295,000

$295,000

"Saratoga" Downtown Turn-Key restaurant Prime Location!
Asset Sale

Saratoga, CA

"Saratoga" Downtown Turn-Key restaurant Prime Location This turnkey restaurant asset sale presents a strategic opportunity to acquire a fully equipped 1,672 square foot dining establishment from...

$250,000

$250,000

Rare Asset Sale: Complete Meat Market & Grocery Setup Available
Asset Sale

Gilroy, CA

**ALL CASH OFFERS ONLY** Seller is highly motivated and ready to make a deal. This fully built-out meat market is being offered as an asset sale, presenting a great opportunity for an owner-operator...

$250,000

$250,000

Restaurant asset sale
Asset Sale

Los Alamitos, CA

A well-known Asian fusion restaurant famous for its large pork katsu, chicken katsu, and hot stone bowl dishes is now available for sale. Asset Sale (As-Is). The restaurant is located in an area with...

$95,000

$95,000

Type 47 or Type 48 On-Sale Liquor License for sale in Mendocino County
Asset Sale

Ukiah, CA

This is a full liquor license that can be issued to either bars or restaurants in Mendocino County (see below for further descriptions of the two licenses). Price is $150,000 net to Seller, so the...

$150,000

$150,000

Pastry Shop Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Del Mar, CA

An exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully designed, upscale croissant boutique in the heart of Del Mar, one of Southern California’s most affluent and sought-after coastal communities. This...

$60,000

$60,000

California Laboratory, 13 Years Medicare & Medi-Cal Enrollment
Asset Sale

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Established California S-Corporation clinical laboratory with thirteen (13) years of continuous Medicare and Medi-Cal enrollment history. The laboratory has been maintained primarily for scientific...

$550,000

$550,000

Recently established [2018] Retail Pharmacy located in Pomona
Asset Sale

Pomona, CA

This established retail pharmacy presents a strategic asset acquisition opportunity in Pomona's high-traffic commercial corridor. Founded in 2018, the facility operates within a 1,300 square foot...

$195,650

$195,650

Mexican American Restaurant in Anaheim
Asset Sale

Anaheim, CA

Imagine walking into your own thriving Mexican restaurant that's been serving the Anaheim community for over 25 years. This isn't just another restaurant opportunity - it's a chance to step into a...

$325,000

$325,000

Desert Color USA Print Services
Asset Sale

Cathedral City, CA

Desert Color USA has been in business for 4 years and services the entire Coachella Valley. The print shop specializes in a wide range of custom print services ranging from screenprint, embroidery,...

$49,000

$49,000

Outer Sunset Restaurant For Sale with Low Rent and Fully Equipped
Asset Sale

San Francisco County, CA

Outer Sunset Restaurant For Sale with Low Rent and Fully Equipped RRC#5254 Offered at $125,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: $705,610 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent:...

$149,000

$149,000

Restaurant Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Santa Barbara, CA

Imagine stepping into your own thriving sandwich shop right in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara! This well-loved quick-service eatery has been serving up delicious, made-to-order deli sandwiches...

$69,000

$69,000

Bring Your Concept OR Continue Dessert Quick Serve Restaurant
Asset Sale

Orange County, CA

Bring Your Concept OR Continue Dessert Quick Serve Restaurant - QSR Asset Sale - Recent-Build-out, High-Quality Design – Upgraded Mechanicals - Low Rent – Fountain Valley, CA RRC#5374 Asking Price:...

$99,000

$99,000

QSR Opportunity – Prime Corner Cypress CA Location w/ High Visibility
Asset Sale

Orange County, CA

QSR Opportunity – Prime Corner Cypress CA Location w/ High Visibility – Asset Sale - Recent Build - All FFE Included - Bring Your Own Brand RRC# 5235 Asking Price:$99,000 Not a franchise sale, but an...

$99,000

$99,000

Successful Santa Monica Restaurant & Bar w/47
Asset Sale

Santa Monica, CA

Long-standing Westside favorite, featuring a full kitchen and a coveted Type 47 liquor license, this sexy and stylish venue has been pulling a loyal, upscale clientele for years. With its prime...

$325,000

$325,000

Thriving Restaurant with Drive-Thru in Anaheim
Asset Sale

Anaheim, CA

For Sale: Thriving Restaurant with Drive-Thru in Anaheim! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a well-maintained Taqueria that’s perfectly situated on a busy street with high traffic. This...

$250,000

$250,000

High-Volume Ultra-Modern Restaurant & Bar | Hard Liquor License
Asset Sale

Butte County, CA

High-Volume Ultra-Modern Restaurant & Bar | Hard Liquor License -Prime Location RRC# 5233 Asking Price: $350,000 Location: Butte County Annual Revenue: $1,337,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info...

$350,000

$350,000

Turnkey Restaurant Asset Sale In Oxnard
Asset Sale

Oxnard, CA

Turnkey Restaurant – Waterfront Shopping Center | Oxnard, CA Asset Sale Only Fully built-out fast-casual restaurant available in a prime waterfront, grocery-anchored shopping center in Oxnard. Located...

$99,000

$99,000

Hot Opportunity : Restaurant For Sale In Los Angeles (Asset Sale)
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Mid-City neighborhood of Los Angeles, It sits on South La Brea Avenue, a busy north–south arterial street in central LA that connects several vibrant districts and offers high walkability and transit...

$49,000

$49,000

Established Restaurant Less than a Half Mile from USD
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

Stand alone building with good parking on a highly visible part of Linda Vista Rd. just 1 min from the USD campus. Turn-key operation with a walk in cooler, two new ADA compliant bathrooms, new...

$120,000

$120,000

Great Corner Location in Downtown Lafayette! Fully Built Restaurant
Asset Sale

Lafayette, CA

*IN-CONTRACT / PENDING SALE* Discover an exceptional restaurant opportunity in the heart of Downtown Lafayette—where charm, culture, and commerce converge. This impressive 2,700 sqft restaurant...

$285,000

$285,000

Asset sale retail smoke shop
Asset Sale

Van Nuys, CA

Well-established smoke shop for an asset sale. The seller has about $100,000 worth of inventory and intends to transfer only the inventory, furniture, and fixtures. This shop is situated on a very...

$89,000

$89,000

Women’s Boutique in High-Traffic OC Coastal City
Asset Sale

Orange County, CA

AS-IS, ASSET SALE This recently built boutique, established approximately one year ago, is a refined women's fashion destination featuring a thoughtfully curated selection of contemporary apparel,...

$75,000

$75,000

Patrick Totah

Restaurant Realty Company

Serving San Francisco County, CA

Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.

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Charming Cafe with ABC Beer & Wine, Absentee Run
Asset Sale

San Mateo County, CA

This is a Cozy café with coffee, espresso drinks, pastries, sandwiches, crepes, and a relaxed library-style setting with books. They also host evening events, musical performances, and wine nights...

$65,000

$65,000

Alhambra Prime location Chinese Restaurant
Asset Sale

Alhambra, CA

Established Chinese restaurant operation strategically positioned in Alhambra's central business district presents a compelling acquisition opportunity. The 4,200 square foot facility operates under a...

$380,000

$380,000

Famous Juice Bar
Asset Sale

San Dimas, CA

MONTHLY RENT: $5,049 + $2,077 NNN LEASE TERMS: 1+5 STORE SIZE: 1,400 SF OWNER SINCE: 2016 REASON FOR SELLING: DOWNSIZING PORTFOLIO FINANCING: ALL CASH NOTE: ASSET SALE. PRIME LOCATION NEXT TO COSTCO...

$125,000

$125,000

Med Mex Restaurant w/ Beer & Wine - Indoor/Outdoor Seating - Turn Key
Asset Sale

Canyon Country, CA

Fully built-out, ready-to-open Gyro & Taco restaurant located in a busy, well-established shopping plaza in Santa Clarita. The center is anchored by Vallarta Supermarkets, providing strong daily foot...

$125,000

$125,000

Asset Sale-Wellness Spa
Asset Sale

San Ramon, CA

Asset Sale---- Asking price $30,000 The location is approximately 1,456 sq ft with base rent of $3,640 and CAM charges of $1,260. The lease is good until 2030 with annual increases on base rent and or...

$30,000

$30,000

DTLA TurnKey Restaurant Bar Entertainment for Sale
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

DTLA TURN KEY RESTAURANT BAR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR SALE Premises: 2400' + 600' patio for Outdoor Venue Events Three Stages - The 11,000' parking lot can be used for outdoor venue events Monthly Rent:...

$450,000

$450,000

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.