Placer County, CA
Established Mediterranean Restaurant | 18-Year History | Strong NOI | Well-established full-service Mediterranean/Turkish restaurant with 18 years of operating history under the same ownership....
Businesses For Sale in California
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Mediterranean Restaurant
$450,000
Cash Flow: $259,267
Rare Opportunity: Profitable retail store in Old Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
RARE OPPORTUNITY: PROFITABLE RETAIL/JEWELRY STORE IN HISTORIC OLD SACRAMENTO Established in 2019, this turn-key brick and mortar store is strategically located on Front Street in the heart of Old...
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$99,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Established Vehicle Upfitting & Truck Accessories Business – Ventura
Ventura County, CA
Established Vehicle Upfitting & Truck Accessories Business – Ventura Area Well-established vehicle upfitting and truck accessories business serving retail customers, commercial and fleet operators,...
$455,000
Turnkey Mobile Pet Grooming and Sitting Business - San Diego Co
San Diego County, CA
Woofie’s Premium Pet Care Franchise – San Diego County Key Highlights: 4.8 Google Rating – Exceptional online reputation 80% Recurring Revenue – Strong, predictable cash flow Turnkey Operations –...
$339,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
7 ELEVEN - Great Corner Location
Hesperia, CA
PRIME LOCATION, MAJOR INTERSECTION, FAST DEVELOPING CITIES ESTABLISHED 7-ELEVEN FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY - HESPERIA, CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE STRUCTURE & OPERATIONS: The acquisition includes established...
$269,000
7 ELEVEN - MUST SELL - Make an Offer
Hesperia, CA
PRIME LOCATION, MAJOR INTERSECTION, FAST DEVELOPING CITIES ESTABLISHED 7-ELEVEN FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY - HESPERIA, CALIFORNIA This turnkey convenience store franchise presents an exceptional investment...
$299,000
Popular Bistro/Deli for sale
Portola, CA
Successful bistro/deli style restaurant business, building and adjacent parking lot for sale. The newer, ADA-compliant building was fully updated in 2022. It is located on Highway 70, a main Plumas...
6
$569,000
Turn-key UV Water Purification Equipment and Mfg. Company
Los Angeles County, CA
Turn-key UV Water Purification Manufacturing and Sales Established in 2017, this Los Angeles County-based manufacturing company specializes in UV purification and sterilization systems for air, water,...
6
$5,000,000
Turnkey Coffee & Ice Cream Shop for Sale in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Turnkey Coffee & Ice Cream Shop for Sale in Sacramento ESTABLISHED OPPORTUNITY This fully operational coffee and ice cream shop, established in 2022, presents an excellent opportunity for new...
6
$195,000
Absentee Commercial Janitorial Business | Contract-Based | OC
Orange County, CA
This is a contract-based commercial janitorial and exterior maintenance business in Southern Orange County. The company operates with recurring, assignable contracts that provide predictable cash flow...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $191,666
FranchiseCMIT Solutions
Available Nationwide
Tap into the lucrative world of technology with CMIT Solutions Franchise
$100,000
Fast-Casual Mexican Fusion Franchise On Historic Route 66
Upland, CA
This established Mexican fusion restaurant operates under a proven fast-casual model, generating consistent sales through dine-in, delivery, and catering channels. The concept blends authentic Mexican...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $83,124
Existing Dental Practice for Sale – Turn-Key, Business Only
San Jose, CA
Established general dental practice for sale in a high-traffic San Jose neighborhood shopping center. This is a business sale of an operating dental practice, not just a dental office space. The...
6
$188,888
Turnkey Seafood Boil Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles County
$650,000
Carson, CA
Dry Cleaners
San Gabriel, CA
30+ Years Legacy Dry cleaners with Loyal Client Base-La Verne, CA This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established dry cleaning business in the city of La Verne. In continuous operation for...
$290,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
Sale Pending - Turnkey Pub and Restaurant
Fresno, CA
The Layover is a fully built-out, turnkey bar, full kitchen, and event space located in the heart of Downtown Fresno. Designed as a warm, inviting, and versatile venue, it has become a go-to spot for...
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$55,000
Carter Asefi
FranBizNetwork
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
FranBizNetwork was founded by veteran franchise business brokers Carter Asefi and Emily Burns in order to bring buyers, sellers and franchise professionals together, and to serve as a resource to the franchise business community. With over 60 years in combined brokerage experience, we know that each transaction is different, and are committed to serving the unique needs of our clients. The business brokers working with FranBizNetwork know how to anticipate and avoid potential issues before they become problems, and are pros at keeping transactions on the right track. All FranBizNetwork listings are posted on our website. Please visit us at www.FranBizNetwork.com and see what's new.
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Mediterranean and Burger Restaurant
Riverside County, CA
Beautiful , Fully Equipped Mediterranean , Remodeled Quick-Service Restaurant with Beer and Wine and Established Customers located in a busy commercial area of Temecula CA. Known for its delicious ,...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $202,000
Award-Winning Frozen Yogurt Business
Ventura County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a top 2025 award-winning, well-established Frozen Yogurt and Boba Tea shop located in a busy Ventura County shopping center. Operating successfully in the same...
$465,000
Cash Flow: $158,000
Well-Located Japanese Restaurant with Strong Potential
Carson, CA
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, well-established Japanese restaurant with a strong reputation and loyal customer base. This business has been successfully operated by the...
$200,000
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
Turnkey Hotel Business with Strong Revenue & Growth Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
This landmark 7-story, 140,000-square-foot hotel, constructed in 1984, stands as the tallest building in its submarket at 75 feet. With its commanding presence, attached 270-space parking garage, and...
6
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $850,000
FranchisePostNet
Available Nationwide
PostNet franchisees provide much needed small business print and marketing solutions.
$60,000
Bay Area Hauling Company with Website, SEO & Established Brand
El Cerrito, CA
30-Year Established Junk Removal Business – A Veteran-Owned Legacy Opportunity I started this business 30 years ago, right after my time in the service as a U.S. veteran. Over the decades, I built it...
3
$145,000
HVAC Reliable & Professional Company
Riverside County, CA
Family owned and operated HVAC company in Riverside County. Owner has built and maintained a strong profitable HVAC company with low overhead and a dominating presence with both commercial and...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $150,239
Busy Pizza Restaurant in a great location
$70,000
Los Angeles, CA
Award-Winning & Profitable Auto Repair & Smog Shop – Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
This highly reputable and profitable auto repair and smog shop has been serving the community for over 40 years at the same prime location. Known for its exceptional service and commitment to customer...
$1,150,000
Cash Flow: $370,348
Thriving Floral Business with proven revenue and expansion potential
Los Angeles, CA
Ready-to-Own, Modern Flower Shop on Prime Ventura Blvd – Turnkey & Fully Equipped! Step into a thriving, beautifully remodeled flower shop perfectly positioned for long-term success. Featuring...
$182,600
Pretzel Franchise , Wetzel
Long Beach, CA
Wetzel's Pretzels is a bakery that lives by the original vision of its founders: to provide hot, delectable, handmade pretzels to customers whenever the urge should strike. Each location makes...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $220,459
Flower Shop For Sale In Walnut
Walnut, CA
A well-loved community floral shop, serving the area since 2005. Known for quality, creativity, and personalized service, this business offers custom floral arrangements, plants, and gifts for all...
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$75,000
Highly Profitable 25+ Year Thriving General Contracting Company
Riverside County, CA
Opportunity to own a reputable and well-established general contracting business in the Inland Empire that has been thriving for over 25 years. This business has an experienced team of over 25...
$6,100,000
Cash Flow: $1,405,795
Successful and Established Poke Restaurant
Rocklin, CA
We are a Veteran owned semi-to-fast casual restaurant serving fresh "poke style" entrees over your choice of warm rice or mixed greens paired with a variety of customized toppings and house made...
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$199,990
Superfood Snack Business $675k TTM (40% GM) Servicing Top Tech Offices
San Francisco, CA
Profitable eCommerce business with $675,000 in TTM revenue and $21,670 in TTM profit selling superfood granola leading the category in food service with its delicious products, innovative nutrition...
$750,000
EBITDA: $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
Established Profitable Non-Surgical Medical Cosmetic Practice
Beverly Hills, CA
An established, profitable, referral-driven medical aesthetics practice specializing exclusively in non-surgical cosmetic injectables is available via asset sale. The business operates in two highly...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Jamba - 3 units near Riverside, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
Seller willing to finance with 50% down. Founded in the seaside town of San Luis Obispo, California, Jamba® was built on the belief that eating better should be simple and taste delicious. Jamba’s...
$999,000
Cash Flow: $259,823
Top 10 Crypto News Media Brand | Global Syndication | $8.3M Revenue
$16,000,000
California
Laundromat for Sale next to UC Riverside – Profitable, Strong Upside
Riverside, CA
1/30/26 UPDATE: CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT AND NOT ACCEPTING ANY MORE OFFERS PLEASE DO NOT question attendant about the sale of the laundromat if you decide to visit. This is a well-established (20+...
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$130,000
Turn-key Large Scale Cannabis Farm on 40Ac with Residence
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Margarita, CA
-Turn-key 125,000+ SF cultivation area with 2x active medium state and local licenses allowing for 2 Acres of canopy with expansion opportunities - County approved plans allow for future development...
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$1,100,000
FranchiseFibrenew
Available in California
Mobile restoration service franchise serving six major markets. We repair leather, plastic, and vinyl in homes, cars, boats, planes, medical clinics, restaurants, and more.
$25,000
Cat/Pet Sitting Service Bay Area Professional In-Home Cat/Pet Care
San Francisco County, CA
ESTABLISHED CAT (PET) SITTING SERVICE - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA This well-established pet care enterprise specializes in professional in-home cat sitting services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area....
$249,900
Cash Flow: $120,000
Gun Store For Sale !!!
Montebello, CA
Established firearms retail business located in Montebello, Alameda County, offering a proven opportunity in the specialized retail sector. This well-positioned gun store has operated continuously for...
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$249,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Lucrative Central San Diego Medical Practice For Sale - Investor Owned
San Diego, CA
Long-standing medical practice that sees Adult Patients for Primary Care. Space: 1400 square feet first floor space - lobby, staff area, 3 exam rooms, provider office Location: Center of San Diego...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $505,000
Complete Cannabis Cultivation, Manufacturing & Distribution Business
Cathedral City, CA
Cannabis MicroBusiness Cultivation, Manufacturing & Distribution Business For Sale Option to Purchase Real Estate (Cathedral City, California) #1943 Acquire a vertically integrated cannabis...
$399,000
Well Established Home Improvement Business
Placer County, CA
10 Year Established manufacturer direct sales business for sale due to divorce. Nationally recognized brand with strong growth potential. Business features a 97% approval rating from customers....
$450,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
John Irvine
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
A highly respected and trusted company in helping to facilitate buying and selling of businesses in California. We specialize in the confidential sale, acquisition and valuation of small to medium sized businesses. Trust the biggest business decision in your life to the firm with the highest integrity, operating with the utmost confidentiality and a solid commitment to you, the business owner.
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Kitchen & Bath Flooring Company - Seller Financing - Diamond Bar Area
Los Angeles County, CA
Great opportunity to own a successful, well established, high net, short hour, Kitchen, Bath and Flooring Company that has been in business for about fifteen(15) years. Most projects of this Kitchen,...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $365,024
Established Licensed 6 Bed RCFEw/ Real Estate - Newer Built Home!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Elsinore, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a licensed 6-bed RCFE paired with real estate ownership in the growing Lake Elsinore market. Unlike many comparable facilities, this home is much newer built (2018),...
$790,000
"Profitable Massage Spa with High Traffic —Orange County"
$90,000
Orange, CA
SBA Pre-Approved Established Notary & Professional Services Business
Colton, CA
This well established notary and professional services business has been serving the community for over 25 years, building a strong and loyal client base rooted in trust and reliability. Located in a...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $87,846
6-Bed RCFE w/ RARE ALW - Business & Real Estate or Biz only
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bakersfield, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a 6-bed licensed RCFE in Bakersfield, California, featuring participation in the highly sought-after Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) Program—a rare distinction that...
$475,000
FranchiseGlass Doctor
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Glass Installation/Repairs franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $1.06M average gross sales (home & business) and $781K average gross sales (auto)!*
$50,000
Dry Cleaners with Alterations
Riverside, CA
Profitable and well-established dry cleaning business located in one of Riverside’s most desirable and fast-growing areas. This modern, spotless, and professionally operated facility sits in a...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $142,000
Highly Sought After Restaurant on Brand Blvd in Glendale
Glendale, CA
Established in 1991, El Morfi Grill represents a rare opportunity to acquire a beloved dining destination with over three decades of recognition in Glendale's vibrant Brand Boulevard corridor. This...
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$225,000
Deli Turnkey
San Diego, CA
MOM’s Deli is a turnkey, low-overhead deli in a busy business park with ultra-low rent at $637/mo (incl. CAMs) and a loyal weekday lunch crowd. Current sales average ~$12K/month with food costs around...
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$90,000
Cash Flow: $30,000
Heart Institute in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA
Since 1975, this Cardiology Practice has been dedicated to providing complete heart care for the Lancaster community. Combining decades of experience with the latest medical innovations, the practice...
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$1,650,000
$2.5m Revenue Used Copier Wholesale Distributor - For Sale in CA
Sacramento County, CA
$2.5 million used copier wholesale distributor. This distributor, primarily sells Konica-Minolta and Ricoh, is very profitable with EBIT and EBITDA returns ranging from 11% to 15% in each of last four...
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$1,850,000
EBITDA: $375,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale San Diego CA $99,000
San Diego, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale San Diego CA $99,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $102,052
Retiring Agent
San Jose, CA
Turnkey, agency for sale with 90% agency retention. Well balanced book with good auto to home ratios and some commercial accounts. Ready for growth it needs someone ready to invest in marketing and...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Cold Stone Creamery La Quinta
La Quinta, CA
For sale is a well-established Cold Stone Creamery franchise located in the desirable city of La Quinta, California. This popular ice cream store is situated in a busy commercial area, across the...
$649,000
Cash Flow: $141,894
Fit and Flex by Angi
Palm Desert, CA
Fit and Flex by Angi, is a premier personal fitness studio dedicated to helping clients achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized training and genuine care. At Fit and Flex, they...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $36,000
FranchiseThe Little Gym Child Fitness
Available Nationwide
The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages 4 months to 12 years. Backed by decades of success and a globally recognized brand, The Little Gym franchise empowers owners to help kids build confidence, motor skills, and social-emotional strength through movement-based learning and gymnastics. With a loyal customer base, multiple revenue streams, and comprehensive support, franchisees are well-equipped to grow a meaningful business that positively impacts lives.
$100,000
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.
