San Diego, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Growing In-Home Senior Care Business – San Diego
Vending Machine Location
Buena Park, CA
Quick Sale! Profitable Tax Business with 30 Years of Clients
Pleasant Hill, CA
Amazing location in downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
42 year old Profitable sign company with a spray Booth
Orange County, CA
Welcome to Pho Kuroushi – Wagyu Beef, a well-established Vietnamese
Garden Grove, CA
Fully Equipped, Turnkey Cafe Ready for New Ownership
Westminster, CA
3 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
Franchise - Sweet and Dessert Concept
Orange County, CA
Chocolate Bash Franchise - Inside the Westfield Topanga Mall
Canoga Park, CA
Class 101
Franchise
Available Nationwide
PHO Vietnamese restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
Mediterranean Knafeh, Bakery & Pastry
Orange County, CA
Established Designer Furniture Rental Business , Eames, Knoll & More
$600,000
Los Angeles, CA
Asian Restaurant for Sale with Low Rent – Laguna Niguel Location
Laguna Niguel, CA
Established Profitable Sushi + Ramen Restaurant/179K SDE/SBA/Upside
Gilroy, CA
Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers.
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South Orange County - Persian / Mediterranean with Beer & Wine
Orange County, CA
Drive Thru Quick Serve Restaurant with Beer & Wine
Chino Hills, CA
Mediterranean Quick Serve Restaurant
San Clemente, CA
Franchise Quick Serve Healthy Food Restaurant
Orange, CA
Licensed Long Beach Cultivation Business + Real Estate Available
Long Beach, CA
IMAGE Studios
Franchise
Available in California
High volume grocery/beer wine store
Oakland, CA
Highly Profitable Global Luxury Hospitality Executive Search Firm
California
High demand recession proof business. Serving all of California
$50,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Profitable & Well Established Auto Repair Business - Northern CA
California
Profitable long established Barbershop
Laguna Hills, CA
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa (Windsor), CA - Seller Financing
Santa Rosa, CA
Franchise Quick Serve Healthy Food Restaurant
Redondo Beach, CA
Black SUV / Livery Company + 2026 Chevrolet Suburban RST Diesel
San Mateo County, CA
Laundromat in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Profitable Student Success & Retention SaaS – $1.4M ARR, $1M+ SDE
San Francisco, CA
JETSET Pilates
Franchise
Available in California
Laundromat in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Monica Daytime Cafe – Customer Favorite with Dedicated Following
Santa Monica, CA
Vending Machines (Healthier Snacks & Drinks) | Semi-Passive, Lucrative
$140,000
Los Angeles, CA
10+ Yrs Established Phone Repair, Low Rent, Easy Ops
San Diego County, CA
Profitable Morro Bay Store on the Embarcadero
Morro Bay, CA
FS Cut & Color
Franchise
Available in California
Import Furnishing & Artisan Decor, San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
Pizza Wings Restaurant, great Neighborhood
Stevenson Ranch, CA
San Francisco ATM Processing Portfolio - 157 ATMs - $279,000
San Francisco, CA
Commercial Tree Trimming + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego, CA
Ollo Malibu For Sale
Malibu, CA
REBECCA CHATHAM
RLC Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
RLC Business Brokers is a boutique M&A firm based in Orange County, CA, focused on the sale of small and lower middle market businesses across a range of industries. We specialize in helping service-based and cash-flowing main street businesses prepare for and successfully navigate the sale process. Founder Rebecca Chatham has personally built and sold multiple companies, including a document shredding business, a commercial cleaning operation, and a landscape construction company. Prior to launching RLC, she held a management role with Allstate Insurance, where she supported independent agency owners in buying, selling, merging, and financing their businesses. With firsthand experience on both sides of the table, she brings a uniquely empathetic, strategic, and results-driven approach to each transaction. At RLC, we believe that even small businesses deserve expert representation. We offer a modern, transparent brokerage experience built on trust, hustle, and clear communication. We understand that many owners don’t have perfect books and we specialize in uncovering and presenting the real value behind years of hard work. We take on a limited number of listings to give each one the attention it deserves. Whether you're looking to retire, relocate, or explore your business’s worth for the first time, RLC is your trusted partner in building a clear, profitable exit strategy.
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Low Overhead, High Margin Chem-Dry Franchise – 2 Territories Included
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Wedding and Event Rental Company
Murrieta, CA
4-Location Auto Paint & Collision Platform
$1,800,000
Orange County, CA
HeadStart on 2027 Growth! Turnkey Opportunity - Zero Buildout - OPEN!
Novato, CA
Turnkey Storage Opportunity Recurring Revenue with Established Clients
Irwindale, CA
Z PLUMBERZ
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Restaurant for Sale in Riverside
Riverside County, CA
Turnkey Cafe & Bakery for Sale – Established, Profitable, and Growing
Sacramento County, CA
Retail Pharmacy in Fountain Valley inside a busy Medical Building!
Fountain Valley, CA
Turnkey Restaurant with Beer & Wine License in Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park, CA
Prime Street-Front SUSHI Restaurant Space for Sale in El Monte Plaza
El Monte, CA
Highly Profitable Hawaiian BBQ Restaurant for Sale in Riverside
Riverside, CA
Turnkey Beauty & Wellness Spa for Sale in Montclair Plaza
Montclair, CA
Newly remodeled Liquor Store
Inglewood, CA
Established High-Volume Smoke Shop – Reseda, CA | $35K Monthly Sales |
Reseda, CA
Water Wings Swim School
Franchise
Available in California
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.
