Walnut Creek, CA
$375,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Iphone, iPad Repair for sale
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Gifting & Dessert Business for Sale!
Carlsbad, CA
$210,000
Charming Italian restaurant/Pizzeria with Beer & Wine Strong sales
Los Angeles County, CA
$899,000
Los Angeles CPA Firm for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Profitable Accessibility Consulting Firm
California
$399,000
Established Southern California Sign Company Looking for a Successor
Costa Mesa, CA
$975,000
Online Sports Uniform Sales, Huge Potential
San Joaquin County, CA
$175,000
Well Established HVAC and Plumbing Firm
San Bernardino County, CA
$5,000,000
Highly Profitable Restaurant Fronting the Harbor
Marina Del Rey, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
Fully Built-Out Indian Restaurant
Santa Rosa, CA
$120,000
Hospice with VA Contract & 15–20 Census
Norco, CA
$1,200,000
Profitable Electrician Company - Absentee Owner
Los Angeles County, CA
$164,967
Veterinary Clinic for sale
$845,000
Ventura County, CA
Well-known Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice - Private Pay
Orange County, CA
$270,000
Authentic Italian Deli & Market for Sale
California
$449,000
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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Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Installer Company
Orange County, CA
$2,000,000
Profitable Popcorn Dessert Specialty Food Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Established Chinese Restaurant for Sell. Beer/Wine.
Orange, CA
$590,000
Peninsula Favorite - $3MM sales - 11 years on the Lease
San Mateo County, CA
$398,000
Best in boba tea. interior floral decorations, catering to grab and go
San Leandro, CA
$59,900
G3kids in UTC LA jolla CA MALL for sale 80k revenues month
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Own a Prime Sandwich Franchise in Agoura Hills!
Agoura Hills, CA
$169,000
Young Dimsum (Adelanto)
Adelanto, CA
$39,999
Resort Retail Apparel, Gift and Home Decor Store - Sale Pending
$389,000
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Simi Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$67,200
Cerritos SPA business for sale
Cerritos, CA
$65,000
San Gabriel Photo Studio for Sale
San Gabriel, CA
$16,000
Anaheim Restaurant for Sale
Anaheim, CA
$180,000
Alhambra business for sale
Alhambra, CA
$299,000
El Monte restaurant for sale
South El Monte, CA
$69,000
Boutique Clinical Laboratory – PPOs, Medicare, Medi-Cal & Pathology
Orange County, CA
$8,000,000
Smoke shop
Los Angeles, CA
$119,000
Bagel Shop Franchise For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$399,000
Pampered Puppies in Bear Valley Rd
Victorville, CA
$65,000
Highly Profitable Medical Supply Store For Sale Solano County
$500,000
Solano County, CA
Impressive & Well-known Cigar Shop-Lounge in Orange County, California
Orange County, CA
$230,000
HIgh Volume Dental lab 400k+ net income /year and $2.2M gross revenue
Sacramento, CA
$2,100,000
Unmatched Liquor Store Opportunity | High Traffic • Strong Margins •
Sacramento County, CA
$950,000
6 Beds Residential Care Faciity with Real Etate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Jacinto, CA
$650,000
6 Beds Residential Care Facility with Real Estate - In Escrow
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hemet, CA
$650,004
High-Gear Investment: Profitable auto repair Franchise on Busy street
Sacramento County, CA
$325,000
Long-Established HVAC Installation Business with $10M+ Pipeline
Walnut, CA
$1,500,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Marietta, GA - Vehicle Financing
Marietta, CA
$650,000
Gregory DiCristina
Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc
Serving Riverside County, CA
Started in 2004 and focused exclusively on business sales since 2006 Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc. has offices in two Southern California counties to best serve business owner and buyer needs from San Diego to Los Angeles and in between.
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2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Orlando, FL - Vehicle Financing
Orlando, CA
$525,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Orlando, FL - Vehicle Financing
Orlando, CA
$1,175,000
Small Veterinary Animal Hospital for Sale
$900,000
Taft, CA
Natural Nail Salon
Bell Gardens, CA
$35,000
5 Star Turnkey Auto Repair Business in High End Business Complex
San Jose, CA
$279,000
Popular Seafood Boil and Asian Fusion Restaurant
Fair Oaks, CA
$175,000
Busy And Money-Making Body Shop For Sale !!!
Santa Clarita, CA
$395,000
Semi-absentee, Full-service Moving & Storage Business For Sale
Irvine, CA
$302,000
Custom Event Sign and Decor Rental business
Santa Ana, CA
$250,000
Reputable Auto Repair Shop in Prime Location SF San Mateo County
Belmont, CA
$49,000
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.
