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retail business for Sale in California
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Grocery Stores & Supermarkets
Grocery Stores & Supermarkets
Indian Grocery Store (Asset Sale)
California, United States
CA, US
ASSET SALE This well-established grocery store in Orange County features a nearly completed kitchen, providing an excellent opportunity to add a new profit center. Available for an asset sale, the store operates in a 1,400-square-foot space with a monthly rent of $3,000 and NNN costs of $1,269, and is open 7 days a week from 10 AM to 8 PM, serving a loyal customer base. With 2 full-time employees, the business runs smoothly, offering a wide range of groceries and specialty items. Located in a prime area, this is a fantastic opportunity for new ownership. Don’t miss out!
$35,000
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Grocery Stores & Supermarkets
Grocery Stores & Supermarkets
Grocery Store
California, United States
CA, US
Great Opportunity to own an established, thriving grocery store with restaurant, in a prime, high traffic location with no competition, in Contra Costa County with tremendous potential for growth. Gross: $250,000/m; Margin: 40%; Floor space: 4700 s.f.; Rent: $8,700 including NNN; lease 10 + 10 yrs option; Hours: 8.30 am-10 pm Employees: 5; Payroll: $24,000/m; Utilities: PG&E, water, Gas: $4000/m; Asking: $2,200,000 Call 510-427-8597 for more information.
$2,200,000
$3,000,000Revenue
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Liquor Stores
Liquor Stores
Liquor Store
Alameda County, California, United States
Alameda County, CA, US
Great Opportunity to own an established, thriving liquor store in a prime, high traffic location with no competition, in Alameda County with tremendous potential for growth. Floor space: 2600 sf; rent: $6999/m; Lease 10yrs, plus 5 years option Gross revenue: $80,000/m; Margin: 35%; Expenses: Payroll: $8000/m; PG&E: $2800/m Employees: 2 F/T Hours: 8am – 11pm Call 510-427-8597 for more information.
$650,000
$960,000Revenue
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Indian Restaurants
Grocery Stores & Supermarkets
Indian Restaurants
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Indian Fast Food Takeout/Grocery
Orange County, California, United States
Orange County, CA, US
Indian Fast Food Takeout/Grocery Great opportunity to own an established, spacious 2400 s.f. floor space, profitable Indian street food takeout shop, with another shop inside, for Indian Grocery, located in prime area of Anaheim with lots of shoppers traffic. Fully equipped, over 600 s.f. of complete commercial kitchen with: Hood, table, oven, stoves, fryers, warmers, walk-in and standalone coolers and freezers, and a lot of equipment worth over $100,000. Monthly gross of $15,000- $20,000. Rent: $3150/m; Utilities: $1000/m. Payroll: $4500/mo Asking only $150,000 Call 510-427-8597 for more information.
$150,000
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Smoke Shops
Other Retail
Smoke Shops
Other Retail
Smoke Shop
California, United States
CA, US
Smoke Shop is available for $250,000, which includes $50,000 worth of inventory. The shop is located in El Dorado County with a favorable lease of $2,100 per month for five years plus an option for an additional five years. The 2,500-square-foot space has no local competition, and the current owner has not fully exploited advertising opportunities or online marketing, presenting significant growth potential in these areas. The shop’s inventory includes a variety of tobacco products such as cigarettes, premium and budget cigars, different pipe tobaccos, rolling tobacco, and cigarillos. It also features smoking accessories like glass, wood, and metal pipes, bongs, hookahs, grinders, rolling papers, rolling machines, lighters, matches, ashtrays, and pipe cleaners. Small variety of Vapes and other miscellaneous items are available. The store has immense potential if run by the right team!!
$200,000
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Convenience Stores
Grocery Stores & Supermarkets
Convenience Stores
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Convenience Store
California, United States
CA, US
Great opportunity to own an attractive, well established, high visibility, major busy street location c-store. The store sells everything from groceries, snacks and has a Type-20 beer and wine license. This market is conveniently located inside one of the most highly saturated suburbs in Stanislaus County. Location is a block away from a major busy street, ensuring a high volume of vehicle and foot traffic and a steady stream of clientele. Seller is claiming an average monthly sale of $60k netting the seller $15k a month and the lease is 5+5 year option at a low $2k a month on the rent. Qualified buyers can fill up Contact Form to request an NDA, provide “Proof of Funds” for additional information. Seller will provide and verify all financial information during the due diligence period. DO NOT DISTURB EMPLOYEES AND/OR THE OWNER
$350,000
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Smoke Shops
Other Retail
Smoke Shops
Other Retail
Smoke Shop
California, United States
CA, US
This is an established smoke shop & soda bar lounge in Stanislaus County. Seller is claiming around $30k in monthly sales and they keep going up every month. Business is located in a very busy shopping center and is close to SSUS Campus with lots of foot and driving traffic. Neighboring tenants are a very busy sushi restaurant and a pizzeria. The shop carries everything you would find in a smoke shop and also has a soda bar where they make exotic handmade sodas and they also carry exotic snacks. Business is known for its excellent service and has a steady clientele. All 57 reviews on Yelp are five star ratings. Business was established in 2021 with the same owner for 3 years. Sales price includes all the equipment, furniture , fixtures and the Cigarette & Tobacco Retailer’s License. Excellent opportunity to own an established business. Building is about 2000 square feet and the rent is $2950 including NNN and the seller has 2 years left with another 5 year option to renew. Asking price is $90k, which doesn’t include inventory of $35k. Reason for the sale is the seller owns other multiple businesses and would rather focus on those so they are very motivated and will entertain all offers. Seller is very motivated to sell and will accept all respectable offers. Seller has done all the footwork and is ready to hand the buyer the keys. The hardest part is getting the license and setting up an establishment and the seller has done all of that. Tobacco licenses are getting harder to get in California due to restrictions. Don't pass up on the easiest business to run. Inventory will be included in the asking price to the right buyer.
$90,000
$360,000Revenue
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Other Retail
Other Wholesalers & Distributors
Other Retail
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Canopy Wholesale & Retail
Santa Clara County, California, United States
Santa Clara County, CA, US
Great opportunity to own a 35 years old, easy to run, thriving Canopy business. Established clientele. Gross: $30,000/month; Margin: 100%. Net income: over $180,000/year. Convenient store Hours: Mon-Fri-9 am- 4.30 pm; Sat: 9.30 am to 3 pm. Rent: $2100/m; Floor space: 2000sf ; Rent $21,00/month; PG&E: 120/month PG&E: $120/month. Asking price; $ 365,000. Call 510-427-8597 for more information.
$365,000
$360,000Revenue
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Convenience Stores
Liquor Stores
Convenience Stores
Liquor Stores
Convenience Store
Alameda County, California, United States
Alameda County, CA, US
Great opportunity to own an established convenience store with great cash flow, in high traffic location. Gross: $40,000/m; Margin: 40%; Lotto sales: $220-$250,000/m Store: 3000 s.ft.; Inventory: $ 80,000; Gross: $ 40,000/m; Margin: 40%; Rent: $4849/m; Payroll: $6000/m; PG&E $1500/m. Asking Price: $ 299,000 Call 510-427-8597 for more information.
$299,000
$480,000Revenue
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Grocery Stores & Supermarkets
Grocery Stores & Supermarkets
Indian Grocery Store
Alameda County, California, United States
Alameda County, CA, US
Thriving, fully equipped, Indian Grocery store in prime location, in Alameda County. Inventory: $70,000; Floor space: 3300 s.ft., Rent: 10,500/mo; 3 part time employees. Great opportunity to own a thriving 3300 Sq,.Ft. grocery store. Equipments: 20 ft cooler, Cool Solutions 9 Door cooler, Cool Solutions freezer, Display racks, cash register, counters etc. Rent including NNN: $10,500/month. Call for more details. Asking price $179,000 Call 510-427-8597 for more information.
$179,000
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Market Snapshot
National transaction benchmarks for retail business businesses.
Under $500K
Median revenue$466k
Median cash flow$87k
Median sale price$157k
Multiple range1.3x - 2.6x
$500K to $2M
Median revenue$1.75m
Median cash flow$304k
Median sale price$750k
Multiple range2.1x - 3.3x
Over $2M
Median revenue$4.85m
Median cash flow$929k
Median sale price$4.35m
Multiple range3.4x - 5.0x
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
What to know about retail business acquisitions
GW
Cofounder & CEO
Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating retail business acquisitions.
Value the inventory carefully
Establish what inventory is included, how it is valued, and how much is dead or seasonal stock. Inventory is often a large and negotiable part of the price.
Verify sales and margins at the register
Reconcile point-of-sale data against bank deposits and tax returns. Understand gross margin by category and how discounting affects it.
Assess foot traffic and the trade area
Location quality, nearby anchors, and parking drive walk-in revenue. Visit at different times and check that the trade area still supports the business.
Map supplier terms and concentration
Exclusive brands, supplier credit, and minimum order sizes affect both margin and risk. Make sure those relationships transfer to a new owner.
Clarify owner and staff roles
Owner-run stores often lean on the owner relationships and hours. Understand staffing, turnover, and what it costs to operate without the seller.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.
Yes, you can use a SBA loan to buy a retail business. Inventory and steady cash flow help, and qualification depends on clean financials, verifiable returns, and a seller who meets program requirements on the business side.