Redwood City, CA
LOI with buyer signed. Only contact me through the webpage and do not call customer service about the sale. We are a profitable, tech-driven waste removal business operating in a large and growing...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $450,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Yellowsack, Unique dumpster bags in SF Bay and LA - LOI signed
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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
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
Commercial Landscaping Company For Sale
Desert Hot Springs, CA
This commercial landscaping business offers services including irrigation repair, landscape maintenance, landscape installation, and subcontracted tree work. Business is 100% commercial, the company...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
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Turnkey Downtown Berkeley Office
Berkeley, CA
Online auction: January 12-14, 2026
- Coveted location in downtown near UCB
- Vacant former office ready for new use
$1,000,000 starting bid
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Open and Operating for 13 Years & an Award-Winning Franchise Office
Orange County, CA
This franchise office has achieved major accolades within our system of 80+ franchise owners, including the President’s Circle Award, the Best of Staffing Client award, and the Best of Staffing Talent...
$109,000
“Established Salon for Sale – Prime Location & Loyal Clientele
Sunnyvale, CA
Turn your passion for beauty into a thriving business with this well-established, fully-equipped salon now available for sale! Located in a prime, high-traffic area, this chic and modern salon boasts...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale
San Francisco, CA
Own a Piece of the Healthcare Revolution This is more than just a business—it’s a golden ticket to the future of healthcare. This fully remote Telehealth operation has been meticulously designed to...
$100,000
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
Established Coin-Operated Laundromat for Sale
Orange County, CA
Contact business broker for details on this two unit laundromat businesses for sale in Orange County, Southern California. Located in high-traffic areas, both laundromats are fully self-service,...
$1,150,000
Cash Flow: $157,000
FranchiseExecutive Home Care
Available Nationwide
Net Billings As High As $4.1 Million - Gross Margins As High As 52% - Simple Owner's Lifestyle
$99,000
Profitable Car Rental Business – Serving Uber & Lyft Drivers – $615K R
Santa Monica, CA
This established rideshare car rental business provides vehicles to Uber and Lyft drivers on a short-term, flexible basis. With 110 vehicles in the fleet and 80 fully in operation today, the company...
$1,800,000
Cash Flow: $615,000
Established Civil Engineering & Land Surveying
California
Contact the business broker for details on this well-established civil engineering and land surveying firm for sale in Southern California. Founded in 1965, the business has built a trusted reputation...
$4,000,000
Cash Flow: $820,000
Online Home Furniture & Decor Store 3k Profit
Los Angeles County, CA
Imagine a scalable online HOME FURNITURE AND DECOR store, offering stylish and comfortable solutions for creating beautiful living spaces. This established e-commerce platform, with its current...
$75,000
EBITDA: $50,000
Online Kids Toys Store 3k Profit Projections
Fresno County, CA
Selling a Fun & Profitable Online Kids Toys Store – $3k Profit / $10k Revenue Projections Here’s everything you need to know: Scalable Online Kids Toys Store – A colorful and exciting business...
$103,990
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
Iconic Business Technologies Inc.
Iconic Business Technologies, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Iconic is a technology-driven M&A advisory platform that helps business owners sell or merge their companies with confidence and efficiency. With over 70 years of combined team experience, more than 200 transactions completed, and over $2 billion in closed deal volume, Iconic focuses on the lower middle market, typically working with companies generating up to $100 million in revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Iconic blends AI-powered buyer sourcing, a proprietary deal-management platform called Iconic Rail, and experienced advisory teams to streamline the sell-side process. Positioned between traditional investment banks and small business brokers, Iconic offers a data-backed, high-touch experience that connects quality sellers with well-matched strategic and financial buyers, delivering faster timelines and stronger outcomes through a modernized M&A process.
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National Fast Food Drive-thru Franchise *Priced for quick sale*
La Verne, CA
Purchasing this established franchise gives you the stability and customer trust that new restaurants lack. Because the brand has decades of recognition, you start benefiting from loyal customers on...
$184,000
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
Profitable restaurant inside busy food hall in Rancho Cucamonga!
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
REALEST is proud to present a rare opportunity to acquire a popular korean sandwich concept located inside one of Rancho Cucamonga's premier dining destinations. The space features a fully equipped...
$125,000
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Milky Oat: 100% Organic Postpartum Meals—Turnkey Model
Marin County, CA
Milky Oat is a premium, specialized postpartum meal delivery service positioned at the intersection of functional food, clinical nutrition, and luxury wellness. We address the critical, yet...
$208,000
Cash Flow: $108,000
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Maid Brigade cleaning business- includes 4 fully paid off vehicles
Orange County, CA
Established Maid Brigade Franchise - Orange County Territory This cleaning services franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in Orange County's affluent market, serving territories from Irvine to...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $38,088
FranchiseMurphy Business Sales
Available Nationwide
$439,983* Gross Profit. Low Investment. We’ll help you build a profitable, rewarding business and still have time for what matters most.
$50,000
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
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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Commercial Cannabis Cultivation - State Of Art Facility $4M+ Cashflow
California
CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION OPPORTUNITY Off-Market | $3.5M–$4.5M EBITDA | Excellent Infrastructure | Federal Legalization Potential Apply direct via listing here on BizBuySell >>>...
$20,000,000
Cash Flow: $4,000,000
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
The Only Cannoli
Oceanside, CA
We have grown this venture into a highly profitable operation, surpassing $1 million in total sales and securing a six-figure profit in 2022, 2023 & 2024 We’ve established exclusive vendor contracts...
$470,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
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Retail Appliance Store PLUS APPLIANCES (VALUED at $400,000+)
Los Angeles, CA
Business Overview: Offered for sale is a rare opportunity to own a fully operational, multi-stream appliance business. Relationships with top brands like LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, and...
$300,000
Turnkey Home Staging Business – Sonoma County | Systems & Inventory
Petaluma, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established home staging business with almost 9 years of operating history, substantial owned inventory, and documented systems already in place. The business...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $93,667
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Outpatient Physical Therapy Business for Sale.
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established outpatient physical therapy clinic operating successfully since 2010 in Los Angeles, CA. This profitable, turnkey practice generates $560,000 in annual...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $46,750
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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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Awesome Spring Break Product - Ready to Grow!
Orange, CA
Business for Sale: Cocktail Flavored Gelatin Brand This unique food product business offers the world's first cocktail flavored gelatin, specially formulated to blend seamlessly with alcohol for...
$200,000
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FranchiseHealthSource Chiropractic
Available in California
HealthSource Chiropractic: $363K Avg Gross Profit with Unmatched Care Nationwide!
$150,000
Established, Profitable Independent Pet Food & Supply Store
San Diego, CA
Established, Profitable Independent Pet Food & Supply Store for Sale A fantastic opportunity to acquire a thriving, independent pet food and supply store in a prime location. This beloved neighborhood...
$475,000
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Tutoring Center in a busy plaza
Manteca, CA
Established Best Brains Tutoring Center for Sale in Manteca, CA. Very busy plaza with lots of foot traffic. This award-winning franchise tutoring center presents an exceptional opportunity in one of...
$135,000
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Own the World’s Only Mobile Arcade Basketball Business in San Diego
San Diego, CA
Hoop San Diego is the original home of the world’s first *mobile arcade basketball trailer* — a fully self-contained, 16-foot interactive entertainment experience that brings the excitement of an...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
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Authentic Sichuan-Style Hotpot Restaurant for Sale – Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights, CA
Established in 2019, this all-you-can-eat Sichuan hotpot restaurant has quickly become a local favorite. Known for its authentic flavors, unique interior design, and welcoming atmosphere, the...
$228,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
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Red-Hot AFTER-HOURS Adult Nightclub in North Hollywood!
Los Angeles County, CA
RED-HOT FULLY NUDE ADULT NIGHTCLUB FOR SALE – PRIME NORTH HOLLYWOOD LOCATION Confidential Opportunity to Own One of the Most Exclusive Gentlemen’s Clubs in Los Angeles Step into the lucrative world of...
$2,999,999
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
FranchiseWoofie's
Available in California
Explore this recession-resistant franchise opportunity with high demand and low investment. Secure your stake in the thriving $110+ billion pet care industry! Uncover the potential and sniff out success with us!
$70,000
Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!
San Diego, CA
? HOT NIGHTCLUB FOR SALE – A+ PRIME LOCATION – GASLAMP DISTRICT, SAN DIEGO ? This is your chance to own one of San Diego’s most electrifying nightlife venues, located in the heart of the iconic...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $500,000
Profitable Appliance Parts Retail & Wholesale Business – Inland Empire
Riverside County, CA
This profitable wholesale and retail appliance parts business is a trusted source for commercial B2B and DIY repair customers across the Inland Empire and nationwide. It benefits from a loyal repeat...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $132,325
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
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
California Staging Co. - Transform Your Space, Maximize Your Value
Oakland, CA
Large Price Adjustment- California Staging Co. is your premier partner in residential real estate staging and design, serving homeowners, real estate agents, and property investors throughout...
$30,000
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Greg Offsay
illi Commercial Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
illi Commercial is a full service commercial real estate firm located in Southern California, specializing in landlord and tenant representation, investment sales, property management, and consulting services. We’re a different kind of real estate company – serving clients and communities through collaboration, experience, and innovation. In 2007 we set out to build a different kind of real estate company. We fostered a culture of collaboration amongst ourselves and the people that we serve. We are focusing on attracting and unleashing the most talented professionals in the industry. We have developed a fun and fulfilling team environment that embodies collaboration and provides a positive impact within the lives of our associates and within the communities that we serve. The dedication of our team and our culture is unmatched in the industry and allows us to deliver the utmost value and benefits to our clients. No matter what your requirements, be it expanding your current space, moving to a new building, investment strategy, relocating your corporate headquarters or growing into new markets, illi Commercial can help you make decisions in your company’s best interest – saving you time, minimizing costs and maximizing value. Our team will ensure that your properties receive maximum exposure through aggressive marketing techniques, results-oriented philosophy, and a commitment to providing each listing with the tools required to fill vacant space or sell a building.
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Established Intermodal Trucking Company – $9M Revenue
Long Beach, CA
Transforming Great Destinations is a leading intermodal trucking company located in Long Beach, CA specializing in the drayage and transport of ocean containers from major West Coast ports to...
$15,000,000
SBA Pre-Qualified Automotive Equipment Sales & Service
California
This established B2B California-based service company has been operating for over 30 years with a reputation for reliability, expertise, and repeat clientele. The company generates consistent revenue...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $308,000
Established Sign & Graphics Business for Sale
Orange County, CA
Established Sign & Graphics Business for Sale - Turnkey Sign Shop in High-Growth Orange County Market Turn-key opportunity to own a successful sign-making franchise in the heart of South Orange...
$55,000
Turnkey Sign Business — Major Price Drop!
Orange County, CA
Take advantage of a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, well-established sign shop at a significantly reduced price. Due to an unexpected family relocation out of state, the owner is offering...
$149,900
EBITDA: $30,000
Established Sign Business In An Amazing Area For Sale
Alameda County, CA
Sign fabrication, sales and installation. Given the rapid expansion of the East Bay area, I was looking to be involved in a business that would be able to capitalize on the extensive growth. With new...
$274,000
Cash Flow: $20,000
FranchisePlumbingPro
Available in California
Want To Be Your Own Boss? Join PlumbingPro, a very lucrative and disruptive service franchise with an Executive Business Model
$100,000
Profitable Promotional Products Business | Complete Production Center
Riverside County, CA
Established in 2003, this profitable promotional products and marketing services business presents an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a turnkey operation with proven success....
$149,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
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Circle-K Franchise - Full Liquor License(Type-21) - Seller Financing
San Bernardino County, CA
Circle-K Franchise, attractive, well established, high visibility, major busy street location. Buyer may purchase this as Circle-K Franchise or as an Independent Liquor Store at an additional...
$150,000
Recurring Cashflow | Online Business | Work From Home
Los Angeles, CA
Fully remote, passive income business generating Invisalign leads for Orthodontists. Use proven Facebook ads to deliver warm leads directly to clients. We provide ad copy, landing pages, and training....
$2,500
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Profitable Coffee Distribution | $228K GP | Owner Works 5 Hrs/Day
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Coffee Distribution & Equipment Business – Lifestyle Operation with Major Upside Selling due to health reasons. Owner committed to smooth transition and training. Profitable, fully-established...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $228,000
Established Disposable Medical & Spa Apparel Supplier
Orange County, CA
SI Disposables is an established and scalable medical/spa supply brand positioned for substantial growth in multiple high-demand sectors, including medical, spa, esthetics, laboratory, and commercial...
$242,222
Cash Flow: $62,268
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FranchiseSuperior Fence & Rail
Available in California
The first and leading fence franchise
$200,000
Self Serve CarWash For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Coalinga, CA
Established Self-Serve Car Wash - Coalinga's Only Full-Service Option This profitable car wash operation has served Coalinga, CA for over 50 years, establishing itself as the sole self-serve car wash...
$625,000
Cash Flow: $72,700
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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.
