Retail & E-commerce Businesses for Sale in California

Browse 332 retail & e-commerce businesses currently for sale in California with an average asking price of $2.3M. Retail stores and online commerce

Active Listings
332
Median Asking Price
$699K
Median SDE
$163K
Median Multiple
3.7x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$2.3M
Average SDE
$339K
Listed in Last 30 Days
163
Added This Week
25

Median figures are computed over the 192 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 332 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Retail & E-commerce Businesses for Sale in California

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May 14

Retail Flower Shop for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$235KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$101K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This retail florist in the greater Los Angeles, California metro area operates on a busy commercial street with a loyal local customer base and a diversified mix of wedding, funeral, institutional, and repeat retail orders, generating approximately $101,000 in annual cash flow. The business maintains established relationships with local suppliers and nearby venues, providing a steady project and walk-in revenue pipeline throughout the year. Low competition for the level of service and quality offered supports strong pricing and consistent customer retention.

Absentee OwnerSticky CustomersHigh Seasonality
May 13

Eco Friendly Online Retailer for Sale in California

CA
$89KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$5K
Multiple:18.0x
Why Buy

This online retailer has operated since 2018 in the growing eco-conscious consumer segment, offering natural cleaning products, sustainable household essentials, natural fiber clothing, and non-toxic kitchen items. The business targets environmentally aware consumers through an established e-commerce storefront with a curated product selection. The reduced asking price reflects a repositioning opportunity for a buyer who can invest in marketing and product expansion within the sustainable goods category.

Technology ObsolescenceLow Margins
May 12

Independent Retail Pharmacy for Sale in California

CA
$350KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$70K
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

This California independent retail pharmacy is fully staffed with a pharmacist in charge and holds contracts with Medicare, Medi-Cal, and most major insurance carriers. Located in a high-traffic shopping center with strong anchor tenants, the business is in an early growth phase with daily prescription volume increasing. All major wholesaler relationships are in place, providing a buyer with an operational foundation ready to scale.

Manager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
May 12

Furniture & Antique Retail for Sale in California

CA
$585KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$272K
Multiple:2.1x
Why Buy

This Southern California furniture and furnishings retailer offers a curated mix of unique furniture, design pieces, and antiques that draws customers from a wide geographic area. The business has demonstrated consistent quarter-over-quarter revenue growth and operates with an established customer base that generates repeat traffic. A new owner steps into a growing business with proven financials and an existing loyal clientele.

Growth TrajectorySticky Customers
May 12

Discount Retail Store for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$60KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$12K
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

This Southern California discount merchandise store occupies a well-positioned corner unit in a neighborhood shopping center with high traffic, strong visibility, and ample parking. The business benefits from minimal direct competition in the immediate trade area and serves a loyal local customer base. The asset sale structure provides a buyer with a low-cost entry into a turnkey retail operation with immediate cash flow potential.

Sticky CustomersLow MarginsGrowth Trajectory
May 8

Drive Thru Beer And for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$101KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$72K
Multiple:1.4x
Why Buy

This drive-thru beer and wine market in the Los Angeles metro area operates from a 2,500 square foot retail space with a long-term lease available, generating approximately $72,000 in seller discretionary earnings from approximately $35,000 in monthly gross sales. The drive-thru convenience format appeals to a broad customer base and differentiates the business from standard off-premise alcohol retail in a high-density California market. The owner-operable scale and simple business model make this an accessible acquisition for a buyer seeking a manageable retail operation.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
May 4

Pack And Ship Services for Sale in California

CA
$75KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$25K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

This independent licensed mail center in an affluent Northern California community offers packing, shipping, printing, notary, live scan, passport photos, and business services across multiple major carriers including FedEx, UPS, DHL, and USPS. The non-franchise model provides operational flexibility and meaningful margin retention compared to franchise alternatives, while the diversified service menu creates multiple recurring revenue streams. Recently launched TSA fingerprinting services represent an additional growth avenue with differentiated foot traffic.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
May 2

Online Book Resale Business for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$2.1MRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$167K
Multiple:12.6x
Why Buy

This Southern California operation combines online book resale with paper recycling, creating dual revenue streams from a single inventory and logistics platform. The business is positioned in the Los Angeles metro, offering access to large volumes of used materials and a broad buyer base across online marketplaces. The scale of the asking price reflects physical assets and established sourcing infrastructure that would be costly to replicate.

High CapEx
May 2

Beauty Retail Store for Sale in California

CA
$1.2MRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$150K
Multiple:8.0x
Why Buy

This beauty retail business operates in California and has built a recognizable presence in its market segment. The business carries a meaningful asking price supported by a customer base and operational infrastructure already in place. Buyers seeking a retail foothold in the beauty and personal care category will find a ready-to-operate platform with room to grow online and in-store revenue.

May 1

Established Hardware Store for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$190KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$48K
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

This neighborhood hardware store offers a comprehensive range of home improvement products including tools, plumbing, electrical supplies, gardening accessories, and key duplication services in the Los Angeles market. The broad product assortment serves both homeowners and small contractors seeking convenience and variety in a single location. The business is offered with existing inventory included, providing a turnkey entry point for an owner-operator.

Recurring Revenue
May 1

Golf Training Products Brand for Sale in California

CA
$75KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$25K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

This Northern California product company markets a proprietary golf impact feedback tool distributed primarily through its own website and Amazon fulfillment, allowing for largely absentee operations. The product addresses a recurring need among amateur golfers seeking to improve swing consistency and accuracy, with utility across all club types. The lean digital-first business model requires minimal overhead and could benefit from expanded marketing investment under active ownership.

Absentee OwnerRetirement Sale
May 1

Gift And Home Decor for Sale in California

CA
$180KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$60K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

This curated retail boutique in a high-income San Diego neighborhood benefits from strong year-round foot traffic, exclusive vendor relationships, and over a decade of community goodwill. The business is sized for owner-operator efficiency, with turnkey assets including fixtures, lighting, point-of-sale systems, and fresh salable inventory included in the asking price. High-margin specialty inventory and a loyal local following create immediate cash flow for a hands-on new owner.

Sticky CustomersHigh Seasonality
May 1

Gas Station Convenience Store for Sale in California

CA
$3.9MRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$120K
Multiple:32.5x
Why Buy

This branded gas station and convenience store in Northern California includes the underlying real estate and benefits from a lakeside recreational location that draws consistent traffic from boating, fishing, and outdoor enthusiasts. The property underwent significant capital improvements in recent years, including a new canopy and updated fuel dispensing infrastructure, reducing near-term capex needs for a buyer. Real estate inclusion at an established lakeside location provides both operating income and long-term asset appreciation.

Manager in Place
Apr 29

Hispanic Grocery Market for Sale in California

CA
$487KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$180K
Multiple:2.7x
Why Buy

This well-established Hispanic grocery market operates as part of a successful multi-unit chain with over 30 years of operational history and strong brand recognition within its community. The store offers a comprehensive selection of fresh produce, quality meats, and authentic Latin American grocery items including a full-service butcher department and a popular specialty ice cream offering. A pending beer and wine license represents a near-term opportunity to increase revenue and margins for a buyer ready to capitalize on an established community retail brand.

Low Margins
Apr 28

Wine Shop for Sale in Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
$99KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$47K
Multiple:2.1x
Why Buy

This established wine shop in the Santa Barbara area operates multiple revenue streams including a wine club with recurring membership income, hotel shipping services, weekly tastings, case sales, and temperature-controlled wine storage lockers available for individual rental. The diverse revenue model reduces reliance on any single channel and the storage rental capacity represents an additional income layer that can meaningfully increase owner earnings if fully utilized. The beer and wine tasting license and long operating history support a stable, community-embedded retail position.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Apr 28

High-revenue Newly Built Gas Station for Sale in California

CA
$9.5MRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$1.0M
Multiple:9.5x
Why Buy

This newly constructed fuel retail property in California includes the underlying real estate, a convenience market, and multiple drive-through and quick service restaurant pads generating rental income. Projected fuel volume and existing tenant income create a multi-stream revenue model from day one. The combination of real property ownership and operating business cash flow offers a compelling value proposition for buyers seeking a large-format retail asset.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth TrajectoryRegulatory Risk
Apr 26

Established Turnkey Retail Boutique for Sale in California

CA
$188KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$45K
Multiple:4.2x
Why Buy

This upscale retail boutique operates in a high-foot-traffic location on the California coast, drawing both local residents and tourist clientele with a curated selection of lifestyle merchandise. The business has built a recognizable brand identity supported by an active social media presence and established vendor relationships, allowing a buyer to step in without rebuilding the customer base. At the listed price relative to cash flow, the opportunity suits an owner-operator looking to leverage an existing brand with upside through hands-on merchandising.

Sticky Customers
Apr 26

Gas Station Portfolio for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
$28.5MRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$2.4M
Multiple:11.8x
Why Buy

This multi-location fuel and convenience retail portfolio operates across high-traffic corridors in Southern California, offering diversified revenue from fuel sales, convenience merchandise, and an integrated car wash at one location. The portfolio includes real estate ownership across all four sites, providing meaningful asset value alongside the operating business. With nearly $3M in EBITDA, this represents a compelling institutional-scale acquisition in the petroleum retail sector.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersHigh CapEx
Apr 25

Athleisure Apparel Brand for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$633KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$207K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

This women's activewear brand based in the Los Angeles metro area generates $207K in annual cash flow and has demonstrated strong revenue growth across multiple sales channels. The business benefits from the sustained consumer shift toward comfortable, functional apparel and an existing brand identity in one of the country's top fashion markets. A buyer with e-commerce or consumer brand experience will find a growing platform with established product lines and multi-channel distribution already in place.

Growth Trajectory
Apr 24

Retail Flower Shop for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$119KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$70K
Multiple:1.7x
Why Buy

This floral business in the Los Angeles metro area combines storefront retail on a high-visibility commercial corridor with online sales, third-party delivery platform revenue, and event-based income from weddings and special occasions. Multiple revenue streams reduce reliance on any single channel, while an established repeat customer base supports predictable week-to-week performance. The operation is well-suited for an owner-operator or buyer looking to enter the floral industry with an established brand and diversified sales channels.

Absentee OwnerRecurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Apr 24

Specialty Food Ecommerce Brand for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$750KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$70K
Multiple:10.7x
Why Buy

This direct-to-consumer specialty food brand sells premium granola and superfood snack products online and through corporate food service accounts, achieving meaningful all-time revenue with minimal advertising spend and approximately 40% gross margins. The business was built organically with a founder-led approach and operates cash flow positive, providing a clean financial story for an acquirer. With established brand positioning and documented customer relationships, the primary opportunity lies in scaling paid acquisition and expanding distribution channels beyond the existing base.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Apr 21

Convenience Store for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
$175KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$72K
Multiple:2.4x
Why Buy

This established convenience store with beer and wine licensing in the San Diego market operates from a spacious 2,600 square foot location generating $38K to $40K in monthly gross sales at low occupancy cost. The long-term lease and established customer base provide operational stability, while the alcohol license adds a high-margin revenue layer that differentiates the business from standard convenience formats. The combination of affordable asking price, strong lease terms, and recurring consumer traffic makes this an attractive owner-operator opportunity.

Apr 21

Beer And Wine Market for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$259KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$120K
Multiple:2.2x
Why Buy

This beer and wine retail market in the greater Los Angeles area generates over $120K in annual net income from a 2,000 square foot location with low monthly rent of $3K. The business occupies a good neighborhood with stable gross sales volume, providing consistent consumer traffic and recurring purchase behavior. At a $259K asking price against $120K in annual earnings, this represents an efficient acquisition multiple for an owner-operator seeking a specialty alcohol retail business.

Sticky CustomersRecurring RevenueRegulatory Risk
Apr 18

Artisanal Jewelry Brand for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$317KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$129K
Multiple:2.4x
Why Buy

Established High-margin retail & e-commerce business serving the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley metro. The business generates meaningful owner earnings, supporting an acquisition in the $250K–$500K range. Exact location, full description, and seller details are available after sign-up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many retail & e-commerce businesses are for sale in California?
Searcher OS currently tracks 332 businesses for sale in California, aggregated daily from broker websites and the major marketplaces. 25 of them were listed in the last 7 days. Every listing is de-identified — you see the financials and metro area first, and unlock full details free.
How much does a retail & e-commerce business cost in California?
The median asking price of current listings is $699,000, and average seller's discretionary earnings run around $339,000. Most small businesses trade at a multiple of cash flow, so compare the asking price against earnings rather than revenue.
What multiple of earnings do retail & e-commerce businesses in California list for?
Across the 192 retail & e-commerce businesses currently browsable in California, the median asking price is $699K and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $163K. The median asking price works out to 3.7x SDE. Multiples vary with size, growth, and owner dependence, so treat this as a benchmark rather than a rule.
Can I buy a California retail & e-commerce business with an SBA loan?
Usually, yes. Most businesses in this size range qualify for SBA 7(a) acquisition financing, which typically covers up to 90% of the purchase price on a 10-year term, leaving a 10–15% down payment. Lenders look for steady cash flow that covers the loan payments with room to spare (debt service coverage), so listings with documented earnings are the easiest to finance.
How do I find retail & e-commerce businesses for sale in California before they hit the big marketplaces?
Most listings appear on individual broker websites days or weeks before they reach the national marketplaces. Searcher OS scrapes those broker sites daily and matches new California retail & e-commerce listings against your acquisition criteria, so you can be the first call instead of one of fifty.

Buying a Retail & E-commerce Business in California

Buying a retail & e-commerce business in California pairs a sector you can evaluate with a market you can drive to. Retail stores and online commerce Common business types include Specialty Retail, E-commerce, Franchise Retail, Convenience Stores.

When you compare retail & e-commerce listings in California, look past the asking price: verify seller's discretionary earnings against tax returns, understand how much revenue is recurring versus project-based, and gauge how dependent the business is on the current owner. Most listings in this range qualify for SBA 7(a) financing with 10–15% down, so a deal's debt service coverage matters as much as its headline price. These guides cover the fundamentals:

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