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...
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Spacious 18 chair Hair Salon/Art Gallery on Main St Santa Monica
6
$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...
6
$89,000
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...
4
$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...
High 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
FranchiseGlass Doctor
Available Nationwide
Glass Doctor, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading glass repair and replacement services franchise. With us, your path to business ownership is crystal clear!
$50,000
See More FranchisesEstablished 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
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...
2
$200,000
Cash Flow: $117,219
A Passive Toy Vending Machine That Makes $54,000/Year in the U.S.?!
$30,000
Newark, CA
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
20 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
Greg Carpenter
Horizon M&A Advisors
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
When it is time to sell your business, what is important to you? Of course,getting the best price and terms, but also confidentiality, professional management of the process, avoiding risks by thorough preparation, selling to the buyer who will most likely succeed in growing the business, preserving the legacy of the business you have established, and more, are probably important to you. At Horizon M&A Advisors, we focus on putting your interestes first. Our experienced agents have sold hundreds of businesses. Several have owned businesses or have had careers as professional advisors in accounting, tax, and consulting. We have held management positions in public companies and private companies to lead teams of marketing, sales, manufacturing and other functions. We will understand your business and prioritize your requirements. Horizon M&A Advisors serves sellers of middle market businesses with revenues of $5 million to $100 million and sellers of smaller businesses that are suitable for addon acquisitions by larger firms. We serve institutional buyers including public companies, private equity and privately held companies. We specialize in manufacturing (especially precision sheetmetal and machining), building maintenance services and contracting service businesses such as HVAC, Plumbing, etc., but we are generalists and are capable of selling any type of business. We have sold everything from software, high-tech testing and contract manufacturing to service and distribution businesses. We have substantial research resources that enable us to study any industry quickly.
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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
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
FranchiseHeaven's Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
Available in California
The Heaven's Best franchise organization, consistently ranked in the Top 50 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards, is dedicated to developing and supporting franchised business that provide quality residential and commercial cleaning services. Heaven's Best is a step above the rest. Benefit from unlimited growth potential with this unique, environmentally friendly carpet cleaning franchise. You will benefit from the low royalty fees, exclusive territories, Dry in One Hour cleaning process, training and support.
$25,900
See More FranchisesTurnkey 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...
6
$199,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
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!...
5
$145,000
Turnkey Seafood Boil Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles County
$850,000
Carson, CA
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
Established 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...
6
$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...
4
$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
FranchiseHealthSource Chiropractic
Available in California
HealthSource Chiropractic: $363K Avg Gross Profit with Unmatched Care Nationwide!
$150,000
See More FranchisesLaguna 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
Beautiful OC Cash Flow Adult Nightclub with Gorgeous Entertainers!
$1,599,999
Orange County, CA
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...
2
$205,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Pending Sale: Large Turn-Key Recycling Yard For Sale
Brawley, CA
Turnkey Recycling Business for sale. Large 9.5 acres yard. Automobile and scrap. Pick your part. Low Rent. Southern California. Huge potential for CRV, electronic recycling, scale and more. Can sell...
4
$90,000
FranchiseOnce Upon A Child
Available Nationwide
Once Upon A Child buys and sells gently used and new children’s clothing, toys, equipment and more! With over 415 stores open in North America we are the nations largest chain of children’s resale stores.
$90,000
See More FranchisesSubway Franchise - Priced Below Asset Value with Growth Potenial
Sacramento, CA
Act quickly to take advantage of this competitively priced Subway franchise opportunity. Serious inquiries only. This franchise is offered below the assessed FF&E value of $38,000 (per the 2025...
$22,000
Pool Service Route - Roseville, CA
Roseville, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Easy part time route in desirable areas. This route consists of 38...
$65,184
Cash Flow: $65,000
Multi-Unit Power Equipment Retailer – $6M Inventory
Santa Barbara, CA
Golden opportunity to acquire a powerhouse in the power equipment industry, with five thriving locations and a brand-new store projected at $3M in yearly revenue. With nearly $6M in inventory, a...
$10,876,800
Cash Flow: $1,486,146
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
Stan Cortland
CURB
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Transforming Dreams into Reality
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VF Sales & Imports
Palm Desert, CA
VF Sales & Imports is a well-established family-owned wholesale food distributor based in the greater Coachella Valley, specializing in providing high-quality fresh cut meats, including pork, chicken,...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $172,742
Highly Profitable Smash My Trash Franchise - Semi-Absentee
California
ESTABLISHED SMASH MY TRASH FRANCHISE - CALIFORNIA This turnkey waste management franchise presents an exceptional semi-absentee investment opportunity in California's thriving commercial market....
$2,150,000
Cash Flow: $485,000
Profitable Promotional Products Business - 23 Years in Los Angeles
$289,500
Los Angeles County, CA
Absentee run beauty salon for sale in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
This established hair salon represents a compelling turnkey opportunity in Mountain View's thriving beauty services market. The business operates as an absentee-run enterprise, generating consistent...
$180,000
Successful Golf Cart Dealership- Southern California
California
Looking for an opportunity in the luxury golf cart retail and rental space in a growing southern California market? This exclusive golf cart dealership established in early 2023 has grown to over...
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $1,120,000
FranchiseSuperior Fence & Rail
Available in California
FIRST and ONLY fence installation franchise with $2.8M in avg franchisee sales! Territories are going fast with an avg sale of $7,103 by the franchisee.
$50,000
See More FranchisesNorthern Californina Full Service Moving Company - SC2239
California
Northern Californina Full Service Moving Company - SC2239 Financial Information Asking Price: $899,000 Cash Flow: $300,000 Gross Revenue: $600,000 Down Payment: $899,000 Adjusted EBITDA: $100,000 This...
$899,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Northern California Beauty Retail Store and Full-Service Salon - SC223
California
Northern California Beauty Retail Store and Full-Service Salon - SC2238 Financial Information Asking Price: $1,450,000 Cash Flow: $150,000 Gross Revenue: $2,200,000 Down Payment: $1,450,000 Adjusted...
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Industrial Machine Shop in Chino
San Bernardino County, CA
This well-established industrial machine shop has been delivering precision machining, manufacturing, and repair services to a broad range of commercial sectors for over 20 years. With a reputation...
2
$249,000
Cash Flow: $31,192
Established Commercial Construction Company
Carlsbad, CA
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, long-standing commercial construction company with a stellar reputation and decades of industry experience. Specializing in...
$2,200,000
Temecula Olive Oil Business and Olive View Ranch Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Temecula, CA
Price Reduced! Temecula Olive Oil Company, established in 2001 has become a distinguished name in California’s olive oil industry. Rooted in a commitment to quality and tradition, the company offers a...
6
$7,500,000
Opportunity to own the coolest nail salon in SF
San Francisco, CA
Welcome to your opportunity to own a chic, waterless nail salon in one of the hottest neighborhoods in town! This gorgeously appointed, fully operational space is a magnet for trendsetters and beauty...
6
$200,000
Off-Road Vehicle Parts Manufacturer/Supplier Asset Sale
California
Here is a great opportunity to acquire a leading manufacturer and supplier of vehicle parts for small offroad recreational vehicles. A buyer with vehicle/auto part experience can leverage the...
$1,813,418
Cash Flow: $159,474
Established and Profitable Endocrinology Practice for Sale
San Diego, CA
A Legacy of Care: Seeking a Qualified Successor for a Thriving, Office-Based Endocrinology Practice in San Diego Are you an entrepreneurial endocrinologist ready to take control of your career and...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $600,000
50-Year-Old Niche School
Agoura Hills, CA
This is a rare chance to own a long-established, fully licensed vocational trade school with a strong reputation in a hands-on niche. Founded over 50 years ago, this training academy offers both...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $291,883
FranchiseFootprints Floors
Available in California
Join one of the fastest-growing and most simple-to-run home-service brands. No build-out, no inventory, and no employees are required at Footprints Floors. All marketing and customer acquisition is completed for you by the corporate team!
$75,000
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.
