San Joaquin County, CA
Excellent starter route. Easy pools, overall fast pools to keep maintained. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office....
Businesses For Sale in California
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Lodi Pool Service Route for Sale
$31,200
Cash Flow: $38,000
Established Togo's Sandwich Franchise Opportunity
Orange County, CA
End-cap Togo’s restaurant available in a well-positioned shopping center, surrounded by a strong customer base in a high-value neighborhood. Togo’s is a trusted regional sandwich brand with more than...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $149,183
Fully Equipped Auto Repair Shop with Strong Earnings | Sacramento Area
Sacramento, CA
This well-established automotive repair shop is fully equipped to handle a wide range of vehicle repair and maintenance needs. The facility is outfitted with the tools, equipment, and expertise to...
$1,690,000
Cash Flow: $661,314
QUIZNOS Sub 20 Years in Business in middle of San Clemente.
San Clemente, CA
ESTABLISHED SANDWICH SHOP - 20 YEARS OF SUCCESS This well-established deli and sandwich shop represents an exceptional opportunity in the heart of San Clemente, Orange County. Operating successfully...
$145,000
PHO PLACE, spacious restaurant specialist in Vietnamese Pho
Anaheim, CA
ESTABLISHED PHO RESTAURANT - PRIME ANAHEIM LOCATION This well-established Vietnamese restaurant has been serving authentic pho and Vietnamese cuisine since 2015, building a loyal customer base over 9...
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$300,000
Profitable Kids Party & Play Franchise – Strong Orange County Location
Orange, CA
An exciting opportunity to acquire a top-rated indoor children’s playground and birthday party venue in Orange County. With steady monthly revenue and a loyal customer base, this business combines...
$600,000
Premier High End Medical Spa in LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
Located in the heart of Encino, this medical spa offers advanced, results-driven aesthetic treatments in a luxurious and welcoming setting. It combines the latest non-invasive technologies with...
$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $473,381
Wholesale Distributors Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies
Sacramento County, CA
Wholesale Distributors of chemicals, supplies and equipment focused on serving the Metal Finishing Industry and others. A cornerstone in the distribution business for over 50 years, providing...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $445,000
OC2103 Premium Wood Restoration Services
Santa Clara County, CA
An established and highly reputable specialty services business is now available for acquisition. With over four decades of profitable operations in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company offers...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
Profitable Bakery & Event Space for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Award-Winning Bakery, Event Venue & Café Space—Turnkey & Timeless Step into 20+ years of baking brilliance with this beloved French Valley bakery, where handcrafted cakes have marked life’s most...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $85,952
FranchiseAltitude Trampoline Park
Available in California
Altitude Trampoline Park is the premier family entertainment destination, bringing active family fun to the global communities it serves. As one of the world's largest family entertainment franchises, the brand has grown to more than 85 locations open or in development across 29 states and four countries.
$400,000
See More FranchisesTrendy San Francisco Café for Sale — Established & Popular!
San Francisco, CA
Available now is a beautifully built-out restaurant specializing in modern Korean street toasts and creative brunch fare. Located in a high-traffic San Francisco neighborhood, this concept attracts a...
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$219,999
Fully Autonomous Business for Sale – E-2 Visa Qualified.
Rancho Cordova, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, highly profitable, and owner-independent auto repair and body shop located in Rancho Cordova, CA. The business operates out of a 12,000 sq ft...
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$650,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County
$400,000
Escondido, CA
Pizza Shop with Beer & Wine License
San Bernardino County, CA
This established pizza restaurant offers a rare opportunity to own a turnkey operation in a thriving Grocery Store-anchored shopping center in Upland, California. With a beer and wine license already...
$150,000
High-End Residential Pool Construction Business
Ventura County, CA
Buyer Requirement: Buyer must hold a valid C-53 Swimming Pool Contractor license in California or qualify for one. Profitable Ventura County Pool Construction Business – Luxury Residential Projects...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $362,047
Timothy Haves
Petroleum Realty Group ®
Serving Orange County, CA
The Petroleum Realty Group ® specializes in the sale and purchase of gas stations and convenience stores and has quickly risen to become the premier Gas Station, Car wash and alternative fuel advisor in California. Born out of the Corporate services world, the Petroleum Realty Group was formed to provide professional advice to an industry sector that has hitherto suffered from inconsistencies and mistrust. Buying or selling a Gas Station and Car Wash is no different from any other large capital transaction. Our clients are seeking an industry expert who not only knows the intricacies of the business but who can guild them through the financial implications and legal ramifications associated Gas Stations and Car Washes. With over a billion dollars of transactions over the past 10 years our success speaks for itself. We have eliminated the guess work from buying or selling gas stations and car washes by keeping and maintaining an extensive database of owners and operators in California. Every transaction is recorded and used to aid our evaluation process. If you are looking for Gas Station for Sale in California or through out the states please call us or bisit our web site WWW.Petroleumrealtygroup.com Membership to the group is limited to those Brokers who are 100% devoted to the Gas Station business, have experience in both fuel distribution and marketing and have the ability to analyze complicated financial and environmental documentation.
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Busy Pet Feed/Grooming Business
Yucaipa, CA
Succesful Pet Supply/Grooming business available in Yucaipa, CA. Great income. Established with great clientele. Comes with everything need to operate the business. Clean building on a busy street...
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$350,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Blooms & Treasures: Gifts and Flowers for Every Occasion!
Monrovia, CA
A rare opportunity awaits to own a prestigious and well-established floral business with over a decade of success and a sterling reputation. This flower shop has cultivated a loyal clientele and...
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$79,000
Established Franchise - Broken Yolk Cafe, La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, CA
- $650,000 for franchise, furniture, fixtures & equipment. - Exceptional, high visibility location at the heaviest traffic intersection in the entire Coachella Valley. - Over $200,000 in recent...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $286,702
Franchise Gym for Sale- Great Location & Growth Potential - Placer Co
Placer County, CA
Elevate your health and wellness at this group fitness facility, where they focus on helping you achieve your overall well-being goals. In addition to their dynamic, tailored workouts designed for all...
$49,000
Turnkey Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Vending Machine Route for Sale
California
Step into the profitable world of ice cream and frozen dessert vending with this well-established, home-based operation. With just a few hours of work per week, you can generate income from...
$15,000
FranchiseVitality Bowls
Available in California
Roy and Tara Gilad founded Vitality Bowls in 2011 to bring healthy, allergy-safe food to communities. Today, it’s a nationally recognized, award-winning franchise.
$75,000
See More FranchisesSpacious 18 chair Hair Salon/Art Gallery on Main St Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
• 25 years in business – highly regarded salon with strong local reputation • Prime Main Street, Santa Monica location – vibrant corridor with constant foot and car traffic • Spacious layout with...
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$140,000
Boba Tea Shop - Absentee Run in Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Established Boba Tea Shop - Absentee Run in Rancho Cucamonga This boba tea shop, operating since 2018, presents an excellent opportunity for a buyer seeking to open a boba shop that is already built...
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$89,000
Big Bear Lake Restaurant
$269,000
Big Bear Lake, CA
National Franchise Fitness Center in Sonoma County CA
Sonoma County, CA
SBA Pre-Qualified! A unique opportunity to purchase a thriving national franchise Fitness Center in Sonoma County California. In 2024 the business generated revenues exceeding $553,000 and the owner...
$825,000
Cash Flow: $232,754
Profitable Car Hauling, Trucking Company-$6K-$10K Monthly Net
Los Angeles, CA
Step into a ready-to-run trucking business with everything in place to generate income from day one. ASSETS INCLUDE: 2020 Freightliner Cascadia (500K miles, excellent condition)- 2022 Car Hauling...
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$249,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Turnkey Two-Facility Intermediate Care Facility (**Business Only**)
Kern County, CA
Key Investment Highlights • Proven Financial Performance • 2024–2025 revenue: $1.65M (combined facilities) • Adjusted Net Operating Income: $360K with add-backs • Strong Census Stability • Average...
$1,150,000
Cash Flow: $360,000
Nationally Recognized Fitness Franchise Available for sale!
Solano County, CA
This established and highly rated fitness franchise offers a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, absentee-owned business with strong cash flow and national brand backing. Located in a busy retail...
$300,000
Car Wash + Real Estate + Upstairs Office, Oil & Lube Center
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Apple Valley, CA
• PRIME LOCATION, BEAR VALLEY RD, APPLE VALLEY - CA • Car Wash located on major Highway, built in 2007 and remodeled in 2024 • Offers multiple profit centers with many other possibilities • Ideal...
$2,890,000
Thriving, 50-Year Legacy Commercial Painting Company
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly respected commercial painting company with over 50 years of continuous operations. The company maintains steady revenue and high net...
$2,100,000
Cash Flow: $635,883
Multi-Location Car Rental Franchise Business - Prime Markets!
California
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, multi-location car rental franchise business operating under two recognized and complementary brands. Strategically located at three...
FranchiseBest Option Restoration
Available in California
A trusted national leader in the disaster restoration industry
$50,000
See More FranchisesHigh End & Established Home Appliance Retailer
Sacramento County, CA
This high end residential appliance retailer sells high quality home appliances including cooking appliances, refrigerators, dishwashers, garbage disposals, outdoor appliances, and washers and dryers....
$589,000
Cash Flow: $151,946
Established Utility Distribution Business – Seller Financing Avail.
Anaheim, CA
We are a distributor of various items to a large utility in Southern California. The business is very straight forward with good margins and room to grow. The real value here is getting in with a...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Beverly Hills Award-Winning Aesthetics Practice for Sale
$395,000
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Bay Area Remodeling Business with Repeat Clients & Stellar
San Francisco, CA
This is a well-established and profitable remodeling and handyman business operating in the Bay Area, serving both residential and corporate clients — including USPS. Primary services include door...
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$200,000
Cash Flow: $117,219
Turnkey High Volume Warehouse/Distribution in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
Turnkey Warehouse/Distribution for sale in Fresno County * Prime Industrial Warehouse/Distribution with a great location * High Volume * Distributing Retail Products locally and Deliveries available...
$1,500,000
FranchisePokemoto
Available Nationwide
Join a brand that has low-cost of entry, ease of operations exclusive territories, multi-unit discounts, and simple/fast training!
$100,000
See More Franchises20 Year Old Profitable Auto Repair Shop for Sale
Madera County, CA
This profitable business is for sale because the owners wants to retire. In addition to auto repair, they do wheels. tires, and truck & trailer rental. They have a 4.4 rating on yelp (36 reviews). The...
$149,000
Cash Flow: $87,086
Take N Bake Pizza Business in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
Great Start UP Take in Bake Pizza Restaurant in Fresno County Annual Net Revenue is $338,000 Monthly rent is $2,200 a month In a busy shopping center Location has potential for a owner operator...
$290,000
Cash Flow: $97,000
Detox Res Facilities in LA + Santa Barbara. RE Incl
Los Angeles County, CA
3 Luxury, High-end Drug, Alcohol and Behavior In-house Treatment Facilities in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. This transaction is; $3,000,000 for all 3 facilities and $15,000,000 for the 2 Montecito...
$3,000,000
Cash Flow: $800,000
Bakery & Cafe for Sale in the Heart of Sunland Tujunga
Oakland, CA
Arnie's Bakery & Cafe is up for sale. It's a rare opportunity in Sunland Tujunga. Ready to take over and operate or remodel for your brand. Apple parking located in the heart of Sunland Tujunga with...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Reputable and well- established demolition company
El Dorado County, CA
This reputable demolition company has been serving clients for over 40 years, specializing in both structural and interior demolition services. With minimal overhead and no real estate commitments,...
$769,600
Cash Flow: $416,044
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First American Brokers
Serving Placer County, CA
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Mountain Mike's Pizza Franchise in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
Established Mountain Mike's Pizza restaurant in Fresno County * Gross sales range from $925,000 up to $1,002,000 annually * Beer & Wine license included * Rent is $6,862 a month including CAM charges...
$575,000
Turnkey Mexican Restaurant-35+Years of Success-prime Location!
Los Angeles County, CA
Price: $199,000 Net Profit: ~$10,000/month Seats:55 | Space: 2300sq.ft. | Lease: 18 years remaining at $3900/month Why This Restaurant Stands out: >Established 35+ years with a loyal, repeat...
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$199,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
EPA 'Green' Certified Dry Cleaners
$975,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
Grocery Market in Silverlake for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Established supermarket located in a prime location of Silverlake for sale with all the fixtures & assets included. Price Reduced! Motivated Seller!...
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$145,000
BUSINESS FUNDING SERVICE Business - $900K a year profit potential
Duncans Mills, CA
EXCLUSIVE LICENSING RIGHTS to a 23-year-old established funding service business that has helped hundreds of new owners purchase their business without the need for any bank loans. And they received...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $430,000
FranchisePostNet
Available Nationwide
PostNet franchisees provide much needed small business print and marketing solutions.
$60,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Craft Distillery in Winters CA for Sale
Winters, CA
Patio29 Spirits: 6+ year craft distillery located in Winters CA with award-winning products and proven retail traction. Already placed in Nugget Markets/Raley’s, now expanding to Texas/Florida...
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$1,250,000
Profitable Civil Eng. & Survey Firm – Little Upfront Capital Required
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Confidential opportunity to acquire a highly regarded civil engineering and land surveying firm serving the Central California Coast for over four decades. The company specializes in residential...
Cash Flow: $400,000
Excellent Location...Circle K with Hard Liquor License
Fullerton, CA
Price Dropped...Price Dropped....Price Dropped....to $1,200,000 Excellent Location...Circle K with Hard Liquor License Excellent Location + Hard Liquor License + Walking distance from Cal State Next...
$1,200,000
Popular Eyelash & Medspa Studio - Prime Downtown Location
Fremont, CA
Golden opportunity to own a top-rated lash and beauty studio nestled in the heart of the city’s new downtown development. Backed by a national franchise, the business comes with strong systems, a...
$399,999
Tent manufacturer, Camping and Offroad supply
Santa Barbara County, CA
Established outdoor brand. 10 years old. Turn key business with full inventory and contacts. Perfect for internet savvy individual that can take what we have created and run with it. Easy to run with...
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$150,000
Brand New Cheesesteak Restaurant - Prime Location
Fair Oaks, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving Philly cheesesteak restaurant with tremendous growth and scalability potential. Customers love this spot, with 100+ glowing Google and Yelp reviews...
$299,000
Laguna Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
Dream route that is very tight built over 30 years. Total annual mileage is around 10,000 miles, with an average work day of 5-6 hours, Monday - Friday. Very loyal clientele that have proven...
$114,600
Cash Flow: $132,500
Premier CNC Water Sports MFG & Technology Business
California
This well-established water sports shaping company combines deep industry roots with cutting-edge CNC manufacturing and proprietary technology, serving a worldwide network of shapers and surf brands....
$350,000
Cash Flow: $112,802
Turn-Key Established Soda/Snack Vending Machine Business
Fresno, CA
If you are seeking an easy to run and manage turnkey investment/business opportunity in the Fresno area then look no further. 14 established new machines (all less than 2 years old) that are state of...
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$205,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
FranchiseServiceMaster Clean
Available in California
Join one of America's first franchises in commercial cleaning with 65+ years of experience in the industry. Low startup capital and high earning potential upwards of $1.97M in average gross sales.
$100,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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.
