La Sierra, CA
High profit Korean and Japanese Style Teriyaki Restaurant near by La Sierra University in Riverside CA. Well known in the Area , Main corrido of La Sierra Area. Owner will retire . Seller will train...

La Sierra, CA
High profit Korean and Japanese Style Teriyaki Restaurant near by La Sierra University in Riverside CA. Well known in the Area , Main corrido of La Sierra Area. Owner will retire . Seller will train...
$230,000
Cash Flow: $144,000

Sacramento, CA
When Troy was 19, he opened a deli near Folsom Lake in Granite Bay, CA. His signature sandwich, the Surfin’ Bird, was created the day he decided to add cream cheese to his classic turkey bacon and...
$250,000

Solano County, CA
Own two established Fastest Labs franchise locations serving Solano/Napa, and Marin Counties. Thriving Northern California market with consistent demand for drug, alcohol, and DNA testing. These...
$59,000

Fremont, CA
Asian fusion restaurant for sale in Fremont large strip mall with plenty of parking. There outdoor patio for more seating. Average gross income a month is $85,000-$90,000. Lease amount is $19,670...
$299,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Established Indoor Playground & Entertainment Center - San Bernardino County, CA This profitable entertainment venue has been successfully operating since 2016, generating $800,000 in annual revenue....
$600,000
Diamond Bar, CA
Step into a fully established specialty coffee business with a loyal customer base and a brand built for growth. Since opening in 2022, this café has experienced strong revenue growth year over year,...
$188,000
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Franchise fee is already included in the sales price and there is no additional franchise payment. Owner is the only person works in the shop....
$68,000
Palm Desert, CA
This well-established and highly trusted full-service smog shop offers comprehensive vehicle services to the vibrant Coachella Valley community. Specializing in STAR Certified Smog Inspections, the...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $123,449
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sonoma County, CA
North Bay catering company includes Real Property with fully equipped kitchen This is a premier full-service catering business based in the North Bay. Founded over 35 years ago, the company...
$748,000
Valencia, CA
Located in a well anchored shopping center of North Valencia, this fully built out space is outfitted with all of the necessary kitchen equipment and infrastructure to run a successful restaurant. It...
$129,000
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Dryer Vent Squad is a low-investment home service franchise with an entry-level below $50K. They clean and service dryer vents in homes and apartment buildings. Dryer Vents are the leading cause of home fires and this franchise helps homeowners keep their homes safe.
$50,000
See More FranchisesSan Francisco, CA
Prime location on very busy street. seller claims current sales are 70K/mo with a robust margin. Lease is for 5+5+5 rent - 5500/mo Store size - 2500SF Open M-S 10 AM - 11 PM DISCLAIMER: The...
$600,000
Palm Springs, CA
For sale in the stunning Palm Springs, nestled in the vibrant uptown design district, is a beautifully renovated boutique hotel. This charming establishment features 12 exquisite guest rooms, each...
$5,200,000
$2,795,000
California
Long Beach, CA
Step into an award-winning Wine and Cheese Bistro that blends the charm of a European-style café with the energy of Long Beach’s thriving Bixby Knolls district. This highly rated bistro has become a...
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tuolumne County, CA
Established in 2003, this profitable turnkey HVAC business for sale is a rare opportunity to own and award winner HVAC company with a dominant presence in both residential and commercial markets. With...
$2,000,000
EBITDA: $400,000
Steve Ramsthel
Steve Ramsthel
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
FedEx Ground Pickup & Delivery and Line Haul Routes
Riverside County, CA
Overview: Turnkey carpet, tile, and upholstery cleaning business with 4+ years of established operations and consistent weekly revenue. The company currently generates $3,000–$5,000 per week with...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Santa Clara, CA
California Home Health Agency License # 550007846 Willow Pathway Home Healthcare is a CA-licensed home health agency based in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing patients post-acute care and...
$350,000
Alameda County, CA
Famous restaurant with gross sales $634,528 in 2024. Size: 2500 plus seating outside Total seating - 100 (In and out) Rent- 6,498/mo including NNN Lease - 5 plus 5 years Current lease ending - May...
$475,000
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
Ventura County, CA
Buyer Requirement: Buyer must hold a valid C-53 Swimming Pool Contractor license in the state of California or be eligible to obtain one. This well-established pool construction company has been...
$995,000
Cash Flow: $362,047
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AlphaGraphics business-to-business model provides complete marketing, signs and print solutions to help local businesses grow. Our 52 years of experience provides national brand recognition, excellent support, training and growth in a scalable model.
$125,000
See More FranchisesSanta Clara County, CA
Do you have cabinet manufacturing experience? Are you ready to own a company with a solid reputation, proven resilience, and significant growth potential? This full-service custom cabinetry business,...
$625,000
Cash Flow: $312,756
Brentwood, CA
Casual City Pro is a well-established retail clothing store located in Brentwood, CA, serving the community for over 17 years. The store has built a strong, loyal customer base and is known for its...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $72,000
$150,000
Fremont, CA
San Francisco County, CA
Great opportunity to own an established retail business gift shop at Grant Avenue, the street with the most foot traffic for tourist and local people. (cross street, Pine Street). This prime location...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Marin County, CA
This software is a turnkey solution that combines a sophisticated financial planning application with a powerful marketing platform. This integrated system provides financial professionals with a...
$500,000
Riverside, CA
Very Popular and busy, dental practice located in a busy shopping Center. Consistent Performer - this can be purchase separately (for 1.2 mil) or with 5995-97 Brockton ave (3.9 mil) total 5.1 mil for...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $426,862
San Diego, CA
Long established, loved by their customers and extremely PROFITABLE! Cash is preferred but this restaurant may qualify for SBA financing. Surrounded by businesses and minutes from Mission Valley,...
$429,999
Cash Flow: $273,283
San Jose, CA
Acupuncture practice with growth potential. Virtually turn-key. Great location The business has built a solid reputation in the acupuncture community appealing to people interested in alternatives to...
$150,000
Hanford, CA
Exceptional Investment / Owner-User Opportunity in the Heart of Downtown Hanford! Welcome to 122 W 7th St., Hanford, CA 93230 — a highly visible, historic retail/showroom building in the vibrant core...
$300,000
Ontario, CA
easy to run and popular juice bar in Ontario mills mall. Great margins and strong sales we profit on average 1300+ per week . The business can be even more profitable if it is owner operated. if you...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $91,000
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For over 35 years, Image360 has been a leader in the $178 billion sign and graphics industry supporting businesses with their visual communication needs.
$100,000
See More FranchisesDiamond Bar, CA
This is the second of two schools for sale by the owners. Having envisioned improving Montessori education by addressing the significant lack of modern and authentic preschool options in the Greater...
$649,000
Cash Flow: $108,000
Ontario, CA
Well Established Auto Body Shop, corner location Business Overview The current owner operates this business primarily for his own company use - purchasing vehicles, repairing them, and reselling for...
$280,000
$228,000
Rowland Heights, CA
Modesto, CA
This is a turnkey franchise juice bar operating under a nationally recognized health and wellness brand, situated in a high-traffic retail location in Modesto. The menu features proven products,...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $70,489
Riverside County, CA
Beautiful , Fully Equipped Mediterranean , Remodeled Quick-Service Restaurant with Established Customers located in a busy commercial area of Temecula CA. Known for its delicious , shawarma, and...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $222,000
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Join Window World, the industry leader in custom exterior home improvement products. Our customers appreciate our great service and fantastic prices. Our franchise owners value our family culture and the ability to make a great living helping people. Find out how a Window World franchise opportunity can help you achieve more than you ever thought possible.
$250,000
See More FranchisesLos Angeles County, CA
We are one of the longest established pet grooming and boarding businesses in Los Angeles. We have 2 central locations in L.A. Country and serve tens of thousands of customers a year. As we don't want...
$1,200,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Established Boba Tea Shop 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 out with...
$89,000
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
Orange County, CA
We are offering a thriving online drop shipping Auto Parts & Accessories website. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a business with proven revenue-generating capabilities and significant growth...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
San Diego County, CA
High performing bicycle retail shop in beautiful and sunny San Diego. It is professionally branded and recognized as a top industry performer. More than a bicycle shop, this is a professionally...
$235,000
Cash Flow: $109,000
Katrina Klam
First Team Real Estate
Serving Orange County, CA
San Diego County, CA
ESTABLISHED AMAZON WHOLESALE BUSINESS - $1.35M ANNUAL REVENUE Turnkey eCommerce opportunity specializing in natural and shelf-stable grocery products with proven 5-year operating history and strong...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $89,500
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Joaquin County, CA
Business Overview:- Established, high-traffic independent gas station with convenience store and car wash located on a major street and freeway ramp. Operating for over 30 years, this well-maintained...
$5,450,000
$11,250,000
Riverside County, CA
Los Altos, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: An established and profitable computer repair and IT services business is now available for acquisition. This business consists of 5...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $407,070
Santa Clara County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: This is an independently operated technology repair and services business based in Santa Clara County. For over 15 years, it has...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $190,608
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For the very best in breakfast and beyond, look no further than Village Inn - with a refreshed, modern store design and a well-established, reputable brand history.
$400,000
See More FranchisesSan 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...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
La Jolla, CA
Established Designer Women's Clothing Store - La Jolla, CA This well-established women's clothing boutique has been successfully operating for over 30 years, specializing in exclusive Eva Varro...
$54,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
San Joaquin County, CA
This thriving, artist-friendly pottery painting studio offers a fully operational business with strong community ties, growing revenue, and an unbeatable location. It has become a popular destination...
$405,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
San Mateo County, CA
***BOOKINGS INTO 2025*** Welcome to our thriving business offering three arbitrage rental properties nestled in the heart of Belmont, CA. These 3 meticulously curated units boast a combination of...
$178,000
El Cerrito, CA
Here's your chance to own a popular hamburger restaurant in the bustling El Cerrito shopping center in California. This thriving business is situated in a prime location, nestled amongst top-tier...
$150,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Established and highly reputable moving and relocation company with operations spanning three major U.S. markets (Southern California, East Coast). The business has demonstrated consistent...
$690,000
Cash Flow: $340,000
Orange County, CA
Business Description: Cabinet manufacturing operation specializing in European-style cabinetry using prefinished panels, serving trade clients in Orange County. The business includes modern CNC...
$225,000
Hawthorne, CA
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a profitable, turnkey restaurant and bar for sale in Hawthorne, California. Tapville Social – Hawthorne is a modern self-pour taproom and full-service...
$575,000
San Bernardino County, CA
An experienced plastic injection molding manufacturer needs new CEO to replace founder and owner. Within SBA limits, the business provides cash flow for growth investment and significant return on...
$725,000
Cash Flow: $178,000
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Build a thriving senior care business with heart. Multiple revenue streams, award-winning support, and a mission that makes a difference.
$50,000
See More FranchisesCalifornia 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% |
|
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:
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.
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.