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Highly Profitable Medical Supply Store For Sale Solano County

Solano County, CA

Established Medical Supply Store - 20+ Years of Success in Solano County This highly profitable medical supply business represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with two...

$500,000

Cash Flow: $303,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $303,000

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Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Growth-Ready Beauty Brand | Amazon, DTC

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare chance to acquire the exclusive U.S. distribution rights to a globally successful personal care brand that has quietly laid the foundation for breakout growth in the U.S. market....

$100,000

$100,000

Beautiful OC Cash Flow Adult Nightclub with Gorgeous Entertainers!

Orange County, CA

LOCATION- LOCATION- LOCATION In close proximity to Angels Stadium, Disney, Convention Center, & Hotels, Colleges & Universities. This business is an absolute gem. Low overhead due to its 2500 Sq ft...

$1,599,999

Cash Flow: $910,000

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$1,599,999

Cash Flow: $910,000

Highly Profitable 25+ Year Thriving General Contracting Company

Riverside County, CA

Opportunity to own a reputable and well-established general contracting business in the Inland Empire that has been thriving for over 25 years. This business has an experienced team of over 25...

$6,900,000

Cash Flow: $1,405,795

$6,900,000

Cash Flow: $1,405,795

15 Minute Oil Change With Pits & Auto Repair & auto detail

Corona, CA

ESTABLISHED AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CENTER - CORONA, CA This well-established automotive service business has been serving the Corona community since 1984, building a solid reputation over nearly 40 years...

$750,000

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$750,000

Incredibly Profitable High-Demand Automated Fitness Ecommerce Business

Los Angeles County, CA

From our portfolio of 24 online businesses, we’re releasing a lean, high-performing asset built on years of digital excellence. This fully optimized, revenue generating operation with elite systems is...

$140,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

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$140,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

Industrial & Automation Equipment Manufacturer

Riverside County, CA

Contact business broker for more information regarding this industrial automation system integrator. Thee business was founded in 1985 and since its inception has designed and produced a wide range of...

$2,600,000

Cash Flow: $685,385

$2,600,000

Cash Flow: $685,385

Profitable Women’s Clothing Business/$139K+ SDE 2025/$1.2M Rev 2024

Los Angeles, CA

Founded in 2013 in the heart of Los Angeles, this business is proudly woman-owned and minority-owned apparel brand celebrated for its timeless, thoughtful designs inspired by real women and real life....

$875,000

Cash Flow: $139,000

$875,000

Cash Flow: $139,000

Automotive Shop - 37+ Years of General Mechanic, Brake & Alignment

San Joaquin County, CA

This well-established automotive mechanic shop has been serving the San Joaquin area for over 37 years, specializing in brakes and alignment. Known for its impeccable reputation and excellent service,...

$475,000

Cash Flow: $171,812

$475,000

Cash Flow: $171,812

Executive Suite, Virtual Address, and Virtual Receptionist Business

San Francisco County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational and established flexible workspace franchise in a desirable suburban market. The business offers a comprehensive suite of services, including...

$425,000

Cash Flow: $142,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $142,000

Small Veterinary Animal Hospital for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Taft, CA

Taft Veterinary Hospital is a well-established full-service small animal clinic that offers opportunity and growth for a new owner. This 4,000 sq. ft. facility is equipped to provide medical, dental...

$900,000

Cash Flow: $133,162

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$900,000

Cash Flow: $133,162

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Flexible Workspace Business in Prime Location

Sacramento County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established coworking franchise in Sacramento County. The business offers fully furnished offices, meeting rooms, and virtual services in a modern, 5,400...

$250,000

$250,000

Michelin Guide Rated Full Service Restaurant Business For Sale

Alameda, CA

Since 2019 this restaurant has been serving patrons of Alameda and the East Bay with an incredible menu of meats, chicken and fish. The kitchen and restaurant were totally built from the ground up in...

$450,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Specialized Rim Repair - Top Rated & Best-in-Class Equipment. Est2017.

Modesto, CA

SPECIALIZED RIM REPAIR BUSINESS - ESTABLISHED 2017 This turn-key auto repair specialty shop offers a unique opportunity in the Central Valley's rim repair market. Located in Modesto, CA, this...

$273,000

Cash Flow: $142,000

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$273,000

Cash Flow: $142,000

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Profitable Amazon Supplement Business - Exclusive Distribution Rights

Los Angeles, CA

Established e-commerce supplement business specializing in daily-use products that customers NEED, not want - creating predictable recurring revenue streams. Why This Business is Special: 1.)...

$109,000

Cash Flow: $665,876

$109,000

Cash Flow: $665,876

Highly Profitable Gym Avaliable with Managers In Place

California

This facility is the most fully equipped bodybuilding and powerlifting gym in the region. Established in 2018, the business has become a premier high-performance training center known for its “Stand...

$950,000

Cash Flow: $451,868

$950,000

Cash Flow: $451,868

High Margin Luxury Retail Eyewear-Low Rent Gem

Beverly Hills, CA

Location - Location - Location! When you combine high margin eyewear with a great location, what do you get? Frames in this established store have an incredible markup and range mostly from $500 to...

$199,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Skincare Haus

Glendale, CA

Unlock the door to your entrepreneurial dreams with this stunning skincare spa, a haven for facial treatments and rejuvenation! Specializing in advanced services such as Hydrafacials, Custom facial...

$100,000

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$100,000

Hollywood Hills Vacation Rental Home – Business & Real Estate

Los Angeles, CA

Established luxury vacation rental business operating in the prestigious Hollywood Hills since 2021, generating consistent $25,000 monthly revenue through premium short-term rental operations....

$300,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

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$300,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Retail/Wholesale business,property and inventory

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Fresno, CA

Building/Business/Inventory value over $3,000,000 asking only $2,500,000. Building alone will be worth this in a year or less. There is nothing else this size in good location like this one....

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Stable Party Supply WholesaleB2B/E-Com Biz $7M Revenue $2M Profit

Los Angeles County, CA

ESTABLISHED PARTY SUPPLY WHOLESALE & RETAIL BUSINESS - $7M REVENUE, $2M PROFIT This well-established party supply distribution business has operated successfully for over 20 years in Los Angeles...

$10,000,000

Cash Flow: $2,300,000

$10,000,000

Cash Flow: $2,300,000

Day Spa and Skin Care

Santa Cruz County, CA

Thriving Santa Cruz Spa – Loyal Clientele, Booked Solid, Turnkey Ready Operating in Santa Cruz since 2011, this well-established day spa has earned a radiant reputation—and it shows. With a large,...

$190,000

Cash Flow: $96,864

$190,000

Cash Flow: $96,864

Turnkey Vending Route – High-End Multifamily Beverage Portfolio

Phoenix, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Turnkey multifamily beverage amenity portfolio featuring 10 installed KVM (Kegerator Vending Machine) stations across Class-A properties in Phoenix. This established operation...

$109,979

Cash Flow: $60,000

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$109,979

Cash Flow: $60,000

East Bay Ceiling & Texture Specialist – 36-Year Reputable Drywall & Pa

Roseville, CA

Rare opportunity to own a well-established ceiling and texture removal business serving the Greater East Bay for over 35 years. Specializing in popcorn ceiling removal, resurfacing, texturing, and...

$599,000

Cash Flow: $185,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $185,000

Sandwich Franchise - 100% Employee Run - Low Rent - High Net

San Bernardino County, CA

Great opportunity to own a premium, low rent, 100% absentee owned, 100% employee run, Sandwich Franchise. Please note, that this desirable sandwich franchisees is located inside a large high...

$350,000

Cash Flow: $145,330

$350,000

Cash Flow: $145,330

Successful Amazon Listing - High Profit

Beverly Hills, CA

Consistently growing Amazon FBA brand with strong margins and minimal owner involvement. This product line has demonstrated reliable performance in the competitive kitchenware niche and is...

$120,000

EBITDA: $24,000

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$120,000

EBITDA: $24,000

Turnkey Firearms Training Center – Trusted Brand, High Demand

Burlingame, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a profitable and well-established firearms education and retail business that has been serving the Bay Area for over 25 years. With consistent six-figure annual profits,...

$310,000

Cash Flow: $134,654

$310,000

Cash Flow: $134,654

Small structural engineering company for early career engineer

Oakland, CA

Well established structural engineering company that provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. 60% of the clients are individual owner occupied residences seeking to remodel, build new,...

$250,000

$250,000

Iconic 76-Year Western Wear Business & Prime Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

California

This profitable and long-established Western wear retailer has been serving loyal customers for decades, offering authentic apparel, boots, hats, and accessories. With repeat business, community...

$3,800,000

$3,800,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Beauty Salon For Sale In La Jolla Price Reduced

San Diego County, CA

A beautiful, fully equipped salon located on a very busy street in the center of La Jolla, with a client base of over 1,800+ clients, the ability to accept walk-in clients, and 2-month advance booking...

$179,000

Cash Flow: $58,487

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$179,000

Cash Flow: $58,487

Established & Profitable AUTO BODY SHOP in VAN NUYS

Van Nuys, CA

This is an OPPORTUNITY that you don't want to miss out on. The BODY SHOP is..... TURNKEY and Fully Equipped....Including a PERMITTED SPRAY BOOTH. Highly respected in the COMMUNITY. Known for QUALITY...

$475,000

Cash Flow: $194,500

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$475,000

Cash Flow: $194,500

The Camp Transformation Center For Sale

Elk Grove, CA

Turnkey Branded Fitness Studio with Loyal Membership & Prime Elk Grove Location Step into ownership of a high-energy, community-focused boutique fitness studio backed by a nationally recognized...

$485,000

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$485,000

Profitable Chinese / Vietnamese Restaurant w/ Full Kitchen in OC

Westminster, CA

REALEST is proud to present an exceptional opportunity to acquire a long standing Chinese / Vietnamese restaurant in Westminster known for its comforting home style cooking and loyal patron base of...

$895,000

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$895,000

Great Hemet Commercial Pool Route

Hemet, CA

Here’s your chance to own a pool in Hemet! It consists of only 2 commercial accounts generating $6,650 per month and more from repairs and filter cleans. This is an owner-operated route. What is a...

$79,800

Cash Flow: $43,668

$79,800

Cash Flow: $43,668

13-Year Online Tattoo Supply Business | Amazon, Walmart, Temu & DTC

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a 13 year established online tattoo supply (Tattoo Kit, Tattoo Ink, Tattoo Machines, Tattoo Accessories etc.) business with consistent Amazon sales across the...

$100,000

$100,000

Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale

Poway, CA

Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Poway, CA This well-established sushi restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator seeking a turnkey business in one of San Diego...

$200,000

Cash Flow: $1,000,000

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$200,000

Cash Flow: $1,000,000

European Specialty Automotive Service and Repair Shop for Sale

Costa Mesa, CA

Excellent business opportunity. Revered major European Brand service and repair facility. Very stable business with consistent sales for over 25 years focusing on a specialty brand. Desirable location...

$795,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

$795,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

4 Open Locations in L.A.- Skin Care Franchises with $6.6M in Revenue

Los Angeles, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire four fully-staffed, open and operating, Franchisor-owned locations in the LA area. We established our first of these four locations in 2018. We are the modern “facial...

$4,500,000

EBITDA: $949,000

$4,500,000

EBITDA: $949,000

FIRESALE! $299,999 Turn-Key Restaurant on Higuera St. BubbleGum Alley!

San Luis Obispo, CA

NOW REDUCED TO $299,999 FIRM!!! Originally Listed for $650,000, Spent Over $650,000 to Build. A rare opportunity to own a restaurant in the world famous Bubble Gum Alley in San Luis Obispo. Currently...

$299,995

Cash Flow: $72,000

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$299,995

Cash Flow: $72,000

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Transworld Business Advisors

Serving San Diego County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors is considered by many to be the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage, franchising, to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.

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Restaurant for Sale – Diamond Plaza, Rowland Heights

Rowland Heights, CA

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to acquire a profitable and well-established restaurant located in the busiest and most sought-after dining destination in Rowland Heights — Diamond Plaza. This...

$300,000

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$300,000

Nightclub & Day Club with Banda, Bikini Car Washes, EDM, Hip Hop ETC

Chula Vista, CA

Business for Sale – La Boom Nightclub & South Beach Day Club Step into ownership of two of the hottest entertainment venues in Southern California — La Boom Nightclub and South Beach Day Club —...

$699,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

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$699,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise - Upscale Beach LA Community

Los Angeles County, CA

Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise located in upscale Beach community of Southwestern Los Angeles County available for acquisition. Please note, that this desirable Postal Franchise is located on...

$125,000

Cash Flow: $73,599

$125,000

Cash Flow: $73,599

Profitable, Respected Business with a Blue-Chip Customer Base

Los Angeles County, CA

This highly successful service business represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Los Angeles County. With decades of continuous profitability, the company has built an enviable reputation...

$8,100,000

$8,100,000

Rare Opportunity for Wedding Floral Business Outside Yosemite NP

Oakhurst, CA

Besides having an impeccable reputation in the wedding industry, Sweet Dreams Floral Design is a well-respected name among top wedding venues in the Sierra Foothills, San Joaquin Valley, and Yosemite...

$195,000

Cash Flow: $105,700

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$195,000

Cash Flow: $105,700

Plumbing & Rooter Company

Redwood City, CA

Complete Plumbing & Rooter company. We have numerous large clients/property management companies, contractors that use us exclusively. We also patch up the walls and paint. We do trenchless sewer line...

$700,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

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$700,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Design Forward Profitable Wholesale Brand/$519K 24' Rev/173K+ SDE

Los Angeles, CA

Founded in 2019, this U.S.-based women’s fashion brand embodies a trend-forward, contemporary aesthetic with inclusive sizing from S to 3X, catering primarily to boutique retailers. Renowned for its...

$190,000

Cash Flow: $173,000

$190,000

Cash Flow: $173,000

B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business

San Luis Obispo County, CA

This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in northern San Luis Obispo County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional...

$150,000

$150,000

Established, Recession-Resistant Cleaning Business with Skilled Staff

Sonoma County, CA

A well-established carpet and upholstery cleaning company with an outstanding reputation for quality and professionalism is available for acquisition. Serving residential and commercial clients in...

$800,000

Cash Flow: $247,988

$800,000

Cash Flow: $247,988

Profitable 2-Store Subway Bundle - $110K SDE

Anaheim, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire two cash-flowing Subway locations in prime Orange County markets. Established operations, experienced teams, and semi-absentee management deliver immediate returns with...

$499,000

Cash Flow: $105,697

$499,000

Cash Flow: $105,697

Established Restaurant in Historic Julian, CA

Julian, CA

Nestled in the heart of Julian’s scenic backcountry, this well-appointed business offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped restaurant space with strong infrastructure and...

$110,000

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$110,000

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.