Los Angeles County, CA
Business Description Discover a rare opportunity to acquire a historical full-service signage business in Los Angeles County, California. For decades this company has been a trusted visual branding...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Historical Sign Mfr - LA Cty - Growth Potential Thousands of Customers
$295,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Turnkey & Scalable B2B & C Full-Service Marketing & Print Franchise
Los Angeles County, CA
Business Description Nestled in a thriving part of South Bay in LA County is a privileged opportunity to acquire a well-established Profitable & Trusted Brand of business services, print, signage, and...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Mediteranean with full kitchen busy center
Fountain Valley, CA
Current net profit $75,000 may increase if you promote catering . In shopping center with several major tenants and lots of small budinesses . 1200 Sqft . Lease until Nov 2027 with option to renew for...
$99,888
Cash Flow: $75,000
Well Established Junk Hauling business
Petaluma, CA
A fantastic opportunity awaits a motivated buyer to acquire a well-established junk removal and recycling business in the desirable Sonoma, California market. Opened over a decade ago, this business...
$331,000
Assisted Stretching Studio
Pleasanton, CA
StretchVibe Pleasanton is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, modern assisted-stretch therapy studio in one of the Bay Area’s most desirable and affluent communities. Located in...
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$50,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Fully Remodeled Subway Package - Southern California
California
Subway started small in the USA before becoming the largest string of sandwich shops in the world. Subway restaurants are owned by more than 21,000 franchisees in more than 100 countries around the...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $355,127
Niche Architecture Firm - North Coastal San Diego
San Diego, CA
Established for 38 years, this respected architecture firm specializes in high-end residential (95%) and select commercial (5%) projects. Services include planning, design development, construction...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $156,566
Beautiful, Clean also, Graceful Sushi Restaurant in Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks, CA
Nice off-street from Ventura Blvd., in upbeat Town. The first impression customers have is a pleasant surprise: good Sushi at a reasonable price, along with a wide variety of choices on the menu....
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$150,000
Papa John's Pizza- Steady Sales- All New Equipment-Profitable
Ventura County, CA
PROFITABLE PAPA JOHNS PIZZA Franchise for sale in Ventura County Ca. Looking for a hot business opportunity in Ventura County? Look no further than Papa John's Pizza Franchise. Located in a very prime...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $59,800
Manufacturers Representative, Cold Storage
El Dorado County, CA
The business owner had experience in the refrigeration and HVAC industries before starting work as an inside sales representative for cold storage manufacturing. After excelling in the role, the...
$675,000
Cash Flow: $212,026
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
Coin Op Laundromat - New Machines
Merced, CA
Amazing Location LAUNDROMAT, This location is doing amazing numbers. Laundromat consists of over 100 Speed Queen touch screen washers and dryers. Located in a very high traffic center. Location...
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$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Established speciality soap factory for sell
San Diego, CA
This established business is a top seller in Amazon's cast-iron soap market. Has over 20 SKUS with hundreds of positive reviews. The owner has relocated and is looking to sell the business...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Profitable Wholesale Fashion Accessories & Cosmetics Store
$2,600,000
Los Angeles, CA
Buy the Property and the Business.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Joshua Tree, CA
(All Equipment AS-IS) 2 - 60# FL Speed Queen 2 - 40# FL Heubsch (2016) 13 - 30# FL Heubsch (2018) 6 - 20# FL Heubsch (2018) 4 - 10# TL Heubsch (2018) 14 - 30# Stack Dryers (2021) 2 - Changers 4 -...
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$995,000
Cafe with Beer and Wine
Oxnard, CA
? Award-Winning Café | Breakfast & Lunch Only , With Beer and Wine Asking: 750,000 Location: Oxnard, California Well-established award-winning local favorite café in the heart of Oxnard. Family-owned...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $205,348
Lana Hout
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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Auto Repair Shop - Business Only + Option to buy the land after 5 year
Los Angeles, CA
Price Dropped...Price Dropped...Excellent Net Profit + Option to buy the land in Price Dropped.....Price Dropped....Price Dropped...... Great Location + Being there for 4 decades + Option to buy the...
$199,000
EBITDA: $164,000
Cheap Price..With Land...Branded Gas Station with Land+Beer/Wine Lic
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
Cheap Price..With Land...Branded Gas Station with Land Branded Gas Station with Land + Beer/Wine License. Gas Sales - 15,000 @ $1 pool margin @ month Store Sales - $14,000 @ 35% markup @ month Has...
$1,600,000
Tire and Suspension Shop
Fresno, CA
TIRE AND SUSPENSION SHOP - ESTABLISHED AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE BUSINESS This well-established tire and suspension shop has been serving the Fresno community since 1970, building a trusted reputation over...
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$795,000
Cash Flow: $280,000
Established Pet Grooming & Boarding Business – Since 1983
Brentwood, CA
Busy, fully turn-key pet grooming and boarding facility available in Contra Costa County, Northern California. Established since 1983, this award-winning, certified salon benefits from decades of...
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$269,900
Cash Flow: $165,000
Exceptional Bar & Restaurant – 6,500 sq ft - $4 million Annual Revenue
Monterey County, CA
Exceptional Bar & Restaurant – 6,500 sq ft - $4 million Annual Revenue – Established 2001 - Monterey County RRC# 5196 Offered At $1,200,000 Location: Monterey County Annual Revenue:$4,291,000 Annual...
$1,200,000
FranchiseGarageExperts
Available Nationwide
GarageExperts® is the dominant leader in the garage renovation and commercial epoxy and polyaspartic flooring industry which is part of the $538 billion home improvement market. For over 15 years, we have been helping residential, commercial, and industrial customers transform their spaces with epoxy and polyaspartic floor coatings, custom-built cabinets, and slatwall organizational systems. The home improvement and commercial market is expected to be a $620 billion industry by the year 2025, leading to endless possibilities for our garage organization and two-component commercial floor coating company. Learn more about becoming a garage floor franchise today.
$65,000
Transformative Commercial Cleaning Business – Scale with Technology
Los Angeles, CA
Step into a powerhouse commercial service business built for speed, volume, and long-term contracts. This is not the typical “guy with a pressure washer.” This business operates a full fleet strategy,...
$250,000
EBITDA: $123,000
Profitable Licensed 6-Bed Addiction Treatment Center – LA
Los Angeles County, CA
The facility is a boutique, fully licensed residential treatment program offering an individualized and clinically focused approach to substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Designed...
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$750,000
Cash Flow: $370,448
Los Angeles Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Very Profitable!
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
Virtual Office Business Phone Fax Service Provider w Recurring Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
This established virtual office and business communication service provider presents a compelling acquisition opportunity for strategic buyers seeking immediate market entry with substantial recurring...
$2,750,000
Cash Flow: $550,000
Established Hair Salon in Diamond Bar – Prime Location
Diamond Bar, CA
Diamond Bar Turnkey Salon – Newly Remodeled Established for over 15 years and newly remodeled within the past year, this professional salon is located right off the 57 Freeway exit, near H Mart and...
2
$60,000
Profitable Gutters Franchise For Sale
Alameda County, CA
Established gutters franchise in Alameda County, CA offering exceptional hands-off investment opportunity. This turnkey operation generates $1.29M in annual revenue with $106K in seller's...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $106,027
RARE DEAL! Restaurant Property-Business Asset Sale (In Operation)
Los Angeles County, CA
ATTENTION INVESTORS! Own the Business & the Building – 47 Liquor License & Private Parking - Turnkey Restaurant & Real Estate Package –Rare LA County Opportunity! Prime Corner Lot with Huge Potential....
$2,100,000
Landscape Maintenance Business San Diego County Price Reduced
San Diego County, CA
Landscape Maintenance Business for sale, offering services to apartment complexes, business centers, and residential rental properties. The company has a strong, loyal client base with several...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $125,917
Beautiful, Fully Equipped Nail Salon for Sale
Hayward, CA
A beautifully designed, fully equipped nail salon located in a highly convenient area of Hayward, CA, near a freeway exit and a central shopping area outside the mall. The salon offers excellent...
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$250,000
Campus restaurant premiere build out-huge patio-$2415 base rent
La Jolla, CA
FOR SALE: High-End Restaurant on UCSD Campus! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained, like-new restaurant located at the heart of the most populated college in San...
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$299,999
FranchiseChildren's Orchard®
Available Nationwide
It is resale reimagined. Children’s Orchard sells gently used name-brand kid’s clothing, shoes, and accessories for up to 70% off retail prices. If you have been feeling the need for a professional change that offers flexibility, growth potential, and personal fulfillment, Children’s Orchard franchise ownership might be the path you have been searching for. The resale industry is booming, and franchising has real advantages, but the best part is the process is already nailed down for you.
$100,000
Well-Established Workers' Comp Defense Law Firm (SBA Avail)
Los Angeles County, CA
Founded over 10 years ago, this very profitable firm is a recognized leader in Workers' Compensation defense, providing statewide coverage across California. This turnkey legal practice offers...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $670,000
Postal Place - Mailboxes/Shipping/Supplies
Murrieta, CA
An exceptional opportunity awaits to acquire Postal Place, a highly established and profitable independent business located in the thriving community of Murrieta, California. This well-regarded postal...
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$139,900
Cash Flow: $58,000
Pizza Franchise Gross $702,500 Yr. Owner finance $120,000 Down
$300,000
Sacramento County, CA
Large Format & Digital Printing Company
Bell, CA
X4Signs is a reputable digital printing company now available for acquisition. Located in Bell, CA, X4Signs has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality digital printing and custom...
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$280,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Turnkey Healthcare Vending Business (University System)
Los Angeles County, CA
Vending Location: San Diego County This offering is a turnkey OTC (Over-the-counter) and personal care vending business operating within a university system, with established placements and an...
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$55,000
FranchisePlay It Again Sports
Available Nationwide
Play It Again Sports franchises sell new and used sports and fitness equipment for children and adults. Stores also buy used equipment from customers.
$90,000
Direct Placement (RPO + Retained) & Staffing Hybrid Recruiting Firm
California
This is the perfect opportunity to keep riding the growing market and demand for AI growth across not only software but hardware. Not many tech recruiting agencies have a niche in deep tech (hardware,...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,200,000
Established Flower Shop
Kings County, CA
Ever thought owning a flower shop would be fun? Now’s your chance. Valley florist owner wanting to retire. Well established flower shop of 25 years is ready for new blood to bloom again. Wonderful...
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$80,000
Cash Flow: $46,000
Precision CNC Machine Shop
Placer County, CA
Established for 8 years, this reputable precision CNC machine shop in the Sacramento area specializes in milling and turning services, with a focus on prototype, short-run production, and...
$324,000
Cash Flow: $93,066
Cypress Garden Elder Care: RCFE-6 with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arroyo Grande, CA
RCFE-6 in a gated community. Currently five residents with the casita suite vacant (private courtyard entry) — fill or use as owner/admin quarters. Stabilized gross income of $50,972/month at full...
6
$1,645,000
EBITDA: $357,211
Orange County Powdercoat and Sand blasting company for sale
Anaheim, CA
Maverick Powder coat has excellent roots and has for most of its years been a very profitable business. Our reviews and reputation are outstanding. We are known for high quality, quick and on time...
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$175,000
Max Lee
The Right Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Established Take Out Restaurant with 30,000+ Foot Traffic Weekly
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a Kelly’s Deli operation in front of a super busy Home Depot location in LA County. We have built and operated many of these take-out restaurants at Home Depot locations in Northern California...
5
$225,000
Bakery for Sale in Santa Clarita / Business or Asset Sale Considered
Santa Clarita, CA
Established Bakery, Ice cream and Coffee shop. Absolutely beautiful inside. Perfect for someone to take over the assets or the business. Business tied to the movie industry....
6
$70,000
Highly Profitable Womens Clothing and Accessory Boutique
$199,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
Auto Salvage And Recycling
Alameda County, CA
About 1.5 acre yard, office building and front parking lot, in east bay tri city area. business established over 30 years. Inventory includes vintage Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, Volvo and VW...
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$1,400,000
Successful Electrical & Lighting Contracting business
Orange County, CA
Electrical & Lighting contractor with monthly contracts that provides monthly income, and continuous work for employees. We have had continued growth over the past 4 years. This would be a great...
$600,000
FranchiseDRYmedic Restoration Services
Available in California
DRYmedic Restoration has been a trusted leader in the restoration industry since 1992, delivering high quality water, fire, and mold remediation services to homes and businesses across the country. With multiple revenue streams and a reputation for compassionate, reliable service, DRYmedic equips franchise owners with the tools and resources needed to succeed in a recession resistant, in demand industry.
$75,000
Dry Cleaning Agency - Profitable & Short Hours
Riverside County, CA
Well-established dry cleaning agency for sale, offering strong and consistent profitability with convenient, owner-friendly operating hours. The business enjoys a loyal, repeat customer base,...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Absentee-Run, Newly Built Laundromat | East SF Bay Area | 5.9× NOI
Contra Costa County, CA
This offering represents a high-quality, absentee-run laundromat located in the East San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. The business was intentionally designed and built as a...
$2,500,000
EBITDA: $421,367
Southern California's Premium Stick Shift Driving School
Los Angeles, CA
After establishing SHIFTR as the go-to source for premium quality stick shift lessons throughout Southern California, we're offering you the opportunity to purchase our business and continue to...
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$79,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
ABA Therapy Practice
San Diego County, CA
I wanted to take a moment to highlight one of the key factors that truly sets our company apart. Our unique connection with the community and their insurance agencies in our area is something that...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $390,000
Turnkey Airbnb Business | $19.5K–$24K Monthly Revenue | 15 Rooms | Los
Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, fully operational mid-term rental business in one of the most active rental markets in the United States: Los Angeles. The business operates across...
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$180,000
Cash Flow: $123,419
Turnkey Japanese Restaurant in Prime Downtown San Francisco Location
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Japanese restaurant located at 614 Pine Street in a prime downtown San Francisco location, benefiting from strong foot traffic from office workers, residents, and tourists. Rock Japanese...
6
$120,000
Profitable Thai Restaurant in Prime Location
Fresno, CA
PROFITABLE THAI RESTAURANT IN PRIME LOCATION This well-established Thai restaurant presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity in Fresno, CA. Operating successfully with a loyal customer base and...
3
$149,999
Profitable Trucking Co.Business With Dedicated Routes
Stockton, CA
ESTABLISHED TRUCKING COMPANY - DEDICATED ROUTES Successful trucking operation established in 2011, offering exceptional profitability and growth potential in the stable transportation industry. This...
2
$425,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Turn-Key Restaurant Opportunity in Alhambra
Alhambra, CA
Well-established full-service restaurant located in the heart of Alhambra, operating from an approximately 2,000 sq.ft. attached space with a private parking lot. Fully operational and turn-key, this...
5
$180,000
FranchiseMolly Maid
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Residential Cleaning franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. 91% recurring customers!*
$50,000
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
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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.
