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
Businesses For Sale in California
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European Specialty Automotive Service and Repair Shop for Sale
$1M+ eCommerce Store in Coins & Precious Metals (Unbroker Exclusive)
Orange County, CA
HIGHLIGHTS Unbroker FairVal™: $238,340 Established 25+ Years (Since 1997) $1M+ Gross Sales $88,155 Seller Discretionary Earnings Inventory Value: $350,000 (Not Included in Sale Price) Home-Based,...
$172,300
Cash Flow: $88,155
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Profitable Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - North San Diego
San Diego County, CA
This is an established B2B service provider located in San Diego County. Opened in 2008, the location has built an excellent reputation for quality and service. This business has multiple revenue...
$140,000
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
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Turnkey Warehouse In Central Valley Hub
Stockton, CA
Online auction: December 15-17, 2025
- Direct rail access on both sides via ST&E
- Four Docks | Two Drive-Ins | LED Lighting
$1,500,000 starting bid
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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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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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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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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
Profitable RF/Microwave Coaxial Connector Business with Inventory
West Covina, CA
Shining Star Enterprises presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established RF/Microwave coaxial connector business with over 25 years of proven success. Founded in 1998 and based in...
$2,000,000
Cash Flow: $271,535
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FranchiseDryer Vent Wizard
Available Nationwide
Dryer Vent Wizard, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading dryer vent cleaning and repair services franchise that capitalizes on a niche industry.
$50,000
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
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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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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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
Vasilis Georgiou, CM&AA, M&AMI, CBI, CBB, MBA
CrossRoads Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
CrossRoads is a full service mergers and acquisitions firm that focuses on providing exceptional service to Buyers and Sellers of small to medium-sized businesses in a variety of industries. Our services are delivered with the maximum in confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity. CrossRoads is extremely effective and results oriented, leveraging a database of qualified Financial and Strategic Buyers and a confidential national collaborative network of Business Intermediaries. We serve the needs of potential Buyers and Sellers discretely and professionally with one mission in mind: To add exceptional value to a seamless process of business transfer. We differentiate ourselves by taking an advisory approach to the needs of Sellers and Buyers. We have the experience and expertise to value and present your business in the best manner possible, or assist you in identifying a business that fits your criteria and personal preferences. Sellers benefit from our professional approach in packaging, presenting, and promoting their business, and from a vast database of registered qualified Buyers including entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and corporations. Buyers benefit from our guidance through the, sometimes uncertain, road to business ownership, and from all the resources we bring to bear that they can leverage to make that transition smoother. Professional Affiliations M & A Source – Organization supporting mid-market Mergers and Acquisitions Intermediaries International Business Brokers Association – Education and professional standards California Association of Business Brokers – Education and professional standards Alliance of M&A Advisors Ellermeyer Connect – Executive Career Transition Networking Resources HCBizMarketplace BizBuySell Bizquest Mergerplace International Business Brokers Association California Association of Business Brokers M & A Source Bizben – California Businesses for Sale Sellerworks Businessesforsale BusinessBroker Globalbx
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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. The...
$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
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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60 Years West Coast Profitable Weld Stud Manufacturer, Priced to Sell
Los Angeles County, CA
Business Description For six decades, this West Coast manufacturing pioneer has quietly dominated a specialized niche that keeps America's infrastructure running. Founded in the early 1960s when...
$980,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
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Juice Bar, Acai Bowls and Smoothies
San Francisco, CA
Juice bar business offers outstanding cold pressed juice, smoothies, and acai bowls. We use the most nutrient-rich superfoods on the planet and formulate them into our products with unparalleled...
$450,000
FranchiseAny Lab Test Now
Available in California
ANY LAB TEST Now® is the nation's first retail, direct access lab testing company that offers thousands of lab test in one place. If you are interested in owning a business that allows consumers to take control of their health. Any Lab Test may for you.
$90,000
Hollywood Hills Retreat generating 300k per year as a Vacation Rental
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
Established luxury vacation rental business operating as a bed & breakfast in the prestigious Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles. This turnkey opportunity combines a profitable short-term rental operation...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
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Circle K Franchise - Real Estate(land & Building) - Beer & Wine Lis
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Great opportunity to own a high gross Circle K Franchise with Real Estate(Land & Building) with ABC (type-20) Beer & Wine license in proximity to Coastal Southern area of Los Angles County. Please...
$2,700,000
Cash Flow: $398,729
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
Profitable Massage & Facial Franchise | $1.2M Revenue | Semi-Absentee
Sacramento, CA
Motivated seller seeks a quick close on this thriving, well-established massage and facial spa franchise. Located in a high-growth area with strong household income and heavy foot traffic, this spa...
$345,000
Cash Flow: $127,367
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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
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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Santa Monica Restaurant w/ Beer and Wine Location Location Location
Santa Monica, CA
Location, Location, Location With strong 2024 gross sales of $2.49M, it offers a turnkey opportunity for a buyer looking to step into a profitable operation. The space is fully equipped and...
$260,000
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Elegant MedSpa in Alamo
Alamo, CA
Opportunity awaits to own this elegant luxury medspa with the latest laser technology. Walk into the beautiful open floor plan at one of best locations in the Bay Area. Establish in September 2023...
$120,000
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Established Charcuterie and Catering Business
Kern County, CA
This business specializes in handcrafted charcuterie boards and grazing boxes that turn every occasion into a delicious experience. Each arrangement features premium meats, artisanal cheeses, fresh...
$175,000
FranchisePapa Murphy's
Available in California
We are the largest Take 'N' Bake Pizza franchise, offering simple operations and award winning pizza!
$125,000
Premium Catering & Grazing Board Business
Orange County, CA
Located in a bustling commercial plaza, this gourmet charcuterie business has established itself as a go-to provider in South Orange County. Since its founding in 2023, it has gained strong Google...
$170,000
Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
Located in the heart of Orange County, this established gourmet food business is positioned to serve some of the region’s most desirable communities. Known for beautifully crafted boards, upscale...
$200,000
Money Service Business
Paso Robles, CA
Established Money Service Business - Profitable Financial Services Operation This well-established financial services business has been serving the Paso Robles community since 2007, generating strong...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Only Charcuterie Storefront in San Diego - $73K in Assets
Chula Vista, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire the only dedicated charcuterie storefront business in the entire San Diego market. This turnkey operation includes $73,000 in assets (equipment and inventory),...
$50,000
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Established Sign Franchise in Growing Central Valley Market
San Joaquin County, CA
This 4-year-old sign business is a fully operational, turnkey opportunity with a prime location in a busy retail plaza next to major national brands. The business includes a highly skilled team of...
$240,000
FranchiseFive Star Bath Solutions
Available in California
With an average ticket of $12,538 and $8.4 MILLION in total income, this bathroom transformation franchise is the NEXT BIG THING in franchising.
$100,000
CEO Life - An Exclusive Club for Leaders.
San Diego, CA
High-End Business Networking Club - Established Chapter for Sale. This is your opportunity to step into ownership of an established chapter of CEO Life, a premier business networking, education,...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $1,496,025
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F45 Training studio in Newport Beach CA!
Newport Beach, CA
For Sale: F45 Training Newport Beach With 780 active F45 franchises in the US, these studios represent 2 of the absolute best locations in the US with the biggest potential to boom back into multi...
$175,000
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Seafood Boil Restaurant for Sale in Downtown Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Established in 2023. Generated $650k in annual revenue in 2024. Located in the heart of Downtown Long Beach, perfect location for Seafood Boil concept. This turnkey operation has built a remarkable...
$80,000
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Three Fatburger restaurant package for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Well establish Hamburger chain in Southern California and four other surrounding states, most locations also have the Buffalo Express Wings as well. Great opportunity to join the FatBrand Family...
$1,495,000
Turnkey Airbnb Portfolio – 3 Adjacent Homes / 15 Rooms – High Cashflow
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Airbnb Business – 3 Homes / 15 Rooms – Los Angeles This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, fully operational Airbnb business in one of the most desirable rental markets in the...
$230,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
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California Mergers and Acquisitions
Serving Orange County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is a world leader in the marketing and sale of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. Transworld offers professional services that brings buyers and sellers together whether you represent an acquisition minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company. We serve all business owners in Southern CA with offices in San Berbardino County, Orange County, and San Diego County.
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Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity
Marin County, CA
Take advantage of a unique chance to own an exclusive business brokerage territory in Marin County—an affluent, business-friendly region just north of San Francisco. Known for its concentration of...
$95,000
Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market
Alameda County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and exclusive business brokerage territory in Alameda County—one of the most dynamic and diverse economic regions in California. This territory...
$95,000
Well Established-Profitable-High End-Retail Spirits Business
San Francisco, CA
Welcome to a very rare opportunity to step into a well-established, profitable business retailing one of the largest ranges of, Scotch, Irish, Japanese and American whisky in the USA as well as other...
$889,000
Popular Quick-Service Restaurant Near USC Campus
Los Angeles, CA
Established in July 2023, this 800 SF thriving quick-service restaurant near the USC campus has quickly become a local favorite among the young student crowd. With annual sales of approximately...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
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Tremendous Location Coffee Shop
Alameda, CA
This coffee shop has been operating for over 5 years. They sell premium coffee, tea, pastries and soft ice cream. There are over 40,000 vehicles that pass by the shop on a daily basis. Located on a...
$150,000
FranchiseMister Sparky Electric
Available in California
Power is powerful! Invest in a top-tier, recession-resistant electrical services franchise backed by the Mister Sparky brand!
$150,000
45 Year Southern California Specialty Medical Pharmacy
California
- Priced at 4.7 Times EBITDA - Specialty Comps Range from 5.5X - 13.5X - Mean - 9.7X Extremely Rare Opportunity for a Business of this Quality - Price at 4.7 Times EBITDA - Specialty Comps Range from...
$7,995,000
EBITDA: $1,700,000
Well-known, brand-name guitar pedal company for sale.
San Diego, CA
Office Website www.boomeranglooper.com Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/s?srs=88092440011 My name is Alex Kova. I’m the owner and CEO of Boomerang Looper LLC. Boomerang was established in 1994 in...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $105,557
Luxury Car Dealership (Coastal Orange County)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Westminster, CA
Graystone Capital Advisors is pleased to present a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established luxury auto dealership with accompanying real estate in a high-traffic, high-income Southern...
$5,900,000
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Beauty Supply, Boutique & Salon, Community Presence, Educated Staff
Yolo County, CA
In 2012, the current owner capitalized on the opportunity to start and operate a beauty shop in a location that has been known to house beauty shops for many, many years. The business focuses on...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $17,081
Own a Proven Pet Franchise in Torrance – High Demand, Great Location!
Torrance, CA
Zoom Room Torrance is a well-established and highly successful positive reinforcement dog training franchise located in a bustling area of the South Bay. Originally opened in Redondo Beach in 2013,...
$150,000
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FranchiseLine-x
Available Nationwide
Own a proven leader in protective coatings & truck accessories—LINE-X offers high ROI, strong support, and multi-revenue stream potential.
$100,000
*****PRICE REDUCTION $199,995-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
San Diego, CA
A very rare find is currently available in Mission Hills. A type-48 bar location (NO food requirement) with a live entertainment license that has been recently completely remodeled from the ground up...
$199,995
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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.
