San Francisco, CA
Imagine yourself running a beloved Latin restaurant in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District! This well-established South American cuisine restaurant has been serving the community for years,...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Latin Restaurant
$265,000
Spa for sale in Sherman oaks
Los Angeles, CA
Established, fully operational spa offering high-demand wellness and beauty services with a loyal client base. Trained staff in place and strong revenue potential with immediate growth opportunities....
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$95,000
Egyptian Resturant
San Diego, CA
Well-established Egyptian restaurant and café situated in a high-traffic corridor near a major college campus, benefiting from constant student and neighborhood foot traffic. The business offers...
$165,000
Cash Flow: $91,200
High-Traffic SFV Convenience Store & Smoke Shop
Canoga Park, CA
Well-positioned convenience store featuring tobacco and vape product sales located along a busy retail corridor in the San Fernando Valley. The business enjoys excellent street visibility, steady...
$344,000
Cash Flow: $142,000
Profitable Convenient Market Available Premium Location
Richmond, CA
$750k Yearly In Revenue + 5% Growth PROFITABLE CONVENIENCE STORE - PRIME LOCATION Established convenience store operating since 1991, strategically positioned adjacent to Richmond High School in...
6
$499,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Car Stereo and Accessories Business
San Diego, CA
High-visibility, fully equipped and profitable car audio shop located in a busy strip mall in San Diego, specializing in car audio systems, radio installation, window tinting, alarms, speakers,...
$139,000
Cash Flow: $386,000
Lavash Bakery
Los Angeles, CA
Fully operational bakery specializing in Lavash and Sangak, equipped with a dedicated Lavash/Sangak oven, commercial mixer, air compressor, extra labels, and all necessary equipment to continue...
$235,000
Cafe with Beer and Wine
Ventura, CA
In the heart of Ventura County, California, a family's vision transformed a simple café concept into an award-winning community cornerstone that has been serving beloved breakfast and lunch favorites...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $205,348
Profitable Business to Business Opportunity
Sonoma County, CA
Are you looking for Life/Work balance? * Business provides the perfect lifestyle: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 hours of operation. * Business to Business Clientele with existing customer base *...
$630,000
Cash Flow: $196,066
Restaurant Mission/Noe Valley area
San Francisco, CA
Established restaurant opportunity located in the desirable Mission/Noe Valley corridor of San Francisco. This 1,000 square foot dining establishment operates within a prime neighborhood setting,...
$140,000
FranchiseBODYBAR Pilates
Available in California
Transformative Pilates workouts meets turnkey franchise system in a booming wellness market.
$250,000
Beautiful French Bistro Restaurant for sale in Rolling Hills Estates
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Located in the lovely Promenade on the Peninsula Mall that includes skating ring, bowling alley (coming soon), movie theater, private preschool and daycare, gym and sport club, retail stores to name a...
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$375,000
$3.5 Million BoB Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale
Long Beach, CA
ESTABLISHED FARMERS INSURANCE AGENCY FOR SALE This well-established Farmers Insurance agency presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced agent or entrepreneur seeking to acquire a...
$350,000
Growing Turnkey Suburban Barre Studio - Nat'l Franchise
$340,000
San Joaquin County, CA
20-Car Turo Fleet in Super-Hot Fremont Market
Fremont, CA
Turo Car Rental Business for Sale – Established, Profitable, Turn-Key This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational Turo car-sharing business with established systems, active listings, and...
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$200,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
OEM Recreational Products Manufacturer – $3.1M Rev. / $633 DE
Orange County, CA
Well-established Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of recreational products, marketed under two recognized brand names, generating $3,144,082 in annual revenue and $633,012 in Seller’s...
$2,125,000
Cash Flow: $633,012
Felizardo Gaxiola
First Choice Business Brokers - Excellence Team
Serving Riverside County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the accessibility and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers and the largest inventory of businesses available for sale. Our Inland Empire team will help you thru all the steps to sell or buy a business as a part of your business plan. We are a brokerage firm that will guide you from a business valuation to each milestone of the process and back you up as a legal shield avoiding risks and becoming your negotiator for this new lifetime decision. In summary, if you have a business you would like to sell or are ready to buy a business, the First Choice Inland Empire team would be proud to be your “First Choice” for buyer or seller representation, we genuinely care and understand the plans you have for YOU and your loved ones. We create opportunities for people: The Business Brokerage core business is actually a “people business” first and foremost, and we understand this. We create business opportunities that deliver value for people’s life. We are experts on the process: With a combination of business finance, marketing and operations, we highlight the real value that business buyers and sellers’ demand. From initial strategic exit planning through valuation, acquisition and marketing to closing the deal. Structuring, negotiating and closing deals: Our transactions are life-changing for the business owners, their families and employees. We understand the “psychology of the deal” and the emotions that come with it. We manage all the implications so you can experience a smooth process. It’s about knowing the true value of your company: We understand your business and its true value in order to present the opportunity to strategic buyers that are looking for your specific true value, and therefore willing to pay more. Formulation of the right strategy involves experience.
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Cutting Edge Profitable Pilates Studio with Memberships
Los Angeles, CA
Imagine owning a thriving Pilates studio in the heart of Koreatown, where your passion for wellness meets proven profitability. This isn't just another fitness business - it's your opportunity to step...
2
$400,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
Established General Contracting Company – Inland Empire, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
Established General Contracting Company – Inland Empire, CA – $7M+ Revenue Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established general contracting company serving Southern California for over 40 years....
$5,800,000
Cash Flow: $1,541,049
Padel Club Portfolio for Sale – Southern California (3 Sites)
Oceanside, CA
Turnkey + Expansion Opportunity Multiple Revenue Streams (Memberships, Court Rentals, Lessons, Events) Prime Southern California Locations Rare Fully Permitted Development Project Included Explosive...
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$1,300,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
LA County ADHC – 160 Capacity | 100+ ADA
Los Angeles County, CA
Fully licensed Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) center located in Los Angeles County (South Bay Area) with a licensed capacity of 160 participants. The program operates at a stable average daily...
$3,800,000
Turnkey Cafe & Bakery for Sale High Traffic Location Established Brand
Alpine, CA
Established and well loved Alpine bakery and coffee shop now available. Crobean has built a strong reputation in the community as a go to destination for quality coffee, fresh baked goods, and a...
6
$650,000
FranchiseLapels Dry Cleaning
Available Nationwide
The Future of Dry Cleaning!
$125,000
Turnkey Sandwich Franchise Growth Potential For Owner Operator
Fresno County, CA
Absentee-owned and operated—ideal for an Owner-Operator looking to increase sales. Located in a high-traffic shopping center with strong neighboring tenants. Well-regarded regional concept with a...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $114,273
Profitable Water Store for Sale – Turnkey Business
Riverside County, CA
Well-established and profitable water store offering premium purified and alkaline water using industry-leading Brio Water Technology, featuring a reverse osmosis system and Alkaline drinking water....
$150,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Turnkey East Bay Area Bakery Cafe with Strong Wedding Cake Business
$299,000
Alameda County, CA
15+ Year Multi-Brand Beauty & Wellness E-Commerce Platform|$3M Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
The company operates a wellness-focused, multi-brand e-commerce platform spanning skincare, supplements, and adjacent self-care categories across two large and growing consumer markets. The business...
$4,495,000
Turn-Key Auto Repair Business for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Specializing in Luxury & European Brands: Mercedes Benz, Sprinter, BMW, Volvo, and other makes/models...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $117,509
Pepperidge Farm Snack Route, Danville, CA
Danville, CA
Pepperidge Farm Snack route for sale in the Danville, California area for $779,000. Financing available with an estimated $226,000 down! Currently grossing $762,996 in sales and nets $136,523....
$779,000
Cash Flow: $136,523
Dry Cleaners
Palm Springs, CA
For sale is an established dry cleaning business located in the Greater Coachella Valley area, proudly serving the community for over 20 years. This business has built a wonderful reputation for...
$298,000
Cash Flow: $101,638
Northern California Charter School Membership Business
California
This Northern California business represents a membership-based business focused on supporting and advocating for flex-based personalized learning charter schools. The business serves over 100 member...
$1,295,000
Cash Flow: $427,380
Turnkey Flame Broiler — Remodel Complete, Sales Climbing
Los Angeles County, CA
Attractive Unit in Well-Maintained Shopping Hub Remodel completed in 2025 Sales increased in both 2024 and 2025 Established location with positive momentum Flame Broiler combines a simple, scalable...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $125,682
2 Profitable Vitamin Nutrition stores
Riverside County, CA
Own two established vitamin and nutrition stores strategically positioned in separate markets within Riverside County, delivering immediate cash flow from dual revenue streams and an established...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
FranchiseAssisted Living Locators
Available in California
Empower Lives with Assisted Living Locators. Thriving Home-Based Referral and Placement Franchise. Discover Lucrative Opportunities for Business Success Today!
$50,000
Established smoke shop open for 18 years
North Hollywood, CA
Well-established for 18 years, this business is located in a busy shopping center with consistent foot traffic and a supportive landlord. It presents an excellent opportunity for a new owner to step...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Grocery Market and Deli in Tarzana
Tarzana, CA
This is a sale of a Grocery Market & Deli in the City of Tarzana . Market features 1,600 sf with the full kitchen. Business was established in 1997 and has a loyal customer base. Store is known for...
$244,000
Long Standing and Established Mexican Restaurant in Ukiah
$147,050
Mendocino County, CA
Profitable Jewelry Retailer | $440K SDE | Inventory-Free Model
Contra Costa County, CA
This highly profitable Northern California jewelry retailer generates approximately $1.1M in annual revenue and $440K in Seller Discretionary Earnings while operating with a unique inventory-free...
$1,750,000
EBITDA: $440,392
Real Estate Video, Photography & Marketing Business-Work Remotely
Alameda County, CA
Premier real estate video, photography and marketing business offering a comprehensive array of tools tailored for the real estate industry. Founded in 2010, the dedicated staff have successfully...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $140,466
FranchiseChurch's Texas Chicken
Available in California
QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
$250,000
Established Semi-Truck Body & Paint Business w Established Contracts
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
San Joaquin County, CA
ESTABLISHED TRUCK BODY & PAINT OPERATION - TURNKEY ACQUISITION OPPORTUNITY This well-established commercial truck body and paint facility represents a strategic acquisition opportunity within the...
$691,000
Cash Flow: $274,000
California Crown Jewel: $50M+ Vertically Integrated Cannabis Leader
San Francisco, CA
The Crown Jewel of California: $50M+ Vertically Integrated Cannabis Enterprise Strategic Acquisition Opportunity | 7 Retail Assets | Top 10 Ranked Brand House | High-Margin Verticality #1934 Green...
$420,420
Established & Highly Regarded Vegan Italian Restaurant – Prime West LA
Los Angeles, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly regarded vegan Italian restaurant, successfully operating in the Palms community since 2018. Strategically located in a high-traffic West...
$225,000
Turnkey Fine Dining Restaurant & Bar– Fully Built-Out, Ready to Launch
Folsom, CA
Turnkey Fine Dining Restaurant & Bar in Folsom's Premier Location Rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, professionally designed fine dining establishment with nearly $1 million invested in...
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$399,000
Licensed Residential Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Cntr W Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Placer County, CA
LICENSED RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION FACILITY WITH REAL ESTATE - PLACER COUNTY This exceptional real estate opportunity presents a fully licensed 6-bed residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation...
$2,150,000
Carol Bennett
Business Team - San Carlos, CA
Serving San Mateo County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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Established MSP with $18K MRR | 100% Recurring Revenue | LA Market
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-established Managed Service Provider (MSP) with over 30 years of trusted service, offering a highly stable, recurring-revenue IT business in the Los Angeles / South Bay market. The company...
$449,000
Cash Flow: $142,000
Insurance Book of Business – Murrieta, Ca
Murrieta, CA
Don’t miss this opportunity to own an insurance book of business located in the highly desirable Murrieta market. Perfect for agents looking to step into ownership with immediate income. What’s...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $66,000
Upscale Established Salon with Loyal Clientele and Employees
$899,999
Marin County, CA
For Sale: Insurance Book of Business
Encinitas, CA
Ready to take ownership of a business with immediate revenue and serious growth potential? This Farmers Insurance book of business is a rare opportunity to step in and start earning from day one....
$100,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
High Opportunity Insurance Book of Business -$90,000
Carlsbad, CA
Looking to step into a profitable, scalable insurance business with immediate income potential? This is your chance. We are offering a small but powerful book of business with Farmers Insurance that’s...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $71,800
FranchiseThe Lash Lounge
Available in California
With $925k in Top Quartile Average Annual Sales, The Lash Lounge redefines beauty with premier lash services and a commitment to guest satisfaction.
$200,000
Established Plumbing Contractor – San Diego County
San Diego, CA
This well-established plumbing company has been serving both residential and commercial clients across San Diego County for over two decades. Known for reliability, quality workmanship, and long-term...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $199,172
Live Streaming Youth League, High School & College Games
Woodland Hills, CA
This company is a home-based business that provides a live streaming solution of youth sports games nationwide that's easy to use, durable, and affordable. It's a highly scalable solution that every...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $110,597
Consulting Business Services, Start-ups, Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
Established Healthcare Consulting Business - Prime Los Angeles Opportunity This thriving healthcare consulting firm, established in 2017, specializes in business startups and compliance services for...
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$2,400,000
Cash Flow: $450,000
High Margin, Low Entry Home Services Franchise - Industry Leader
Thousand Oaks, CA
The Thousand Oaks business is located in a highly desirable and thriving market, and it is part of one of the strongest advertising co-ops in the country (LA co-op). The sale includes two branded...
3
$225,000
Cash Flow: $93,623
Deli For Sale East County San Diego
San Diego County, CA
Deli for sale is located along a well-traveled highway with high visibility. Established in 2022, this deli and convenience-style food operation benefits from an existing customer base and consistent...
$289,000
Cash Flow: $64,176
Established Inland Empire Party Rental Business | Semi-Absentee
Riverside, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the larger party rental businesses in the Inland Empire. The company has built a strong reputation in the market and operates with stable annual gross...
$1,755,000
Cash Flow: $481,000
Established Premier Costa Mesa Salon
Costa Mesa, CA
Business Overview Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, multi-station salon in a premier Costa Mesa location along high-traffic 17th Street, offering excellent parking, visibility, and...
$150,000
Burger Restaurant or Conversion Opportunity
Placer County, CA
Here is a fantastic opportunity for an EXPERIENCED OPERATOR to acquire an exceptional burger or conversion restaurant in the heart of Rocklin, California. This established classic American grill has a...
$425,000
Premium Veterinary Hospital, Surgery Center & Urgent Care
Cameron Park, CA
An exceptional opportunity to own a high-end, fully equipped veterinary hospital, surgical center & urgent care designed to deliver outstanding care while creating a welcoming experience for pets,...
$4,300,000
Cash Flow: $710,000
FranchiseKid to Kid
Available Nationwide
Step into the $43 billion resale industry with Kid to Kid, a franchise that transforms high-quality, gently used kids' items into a profitable, purpose-driven business. Backed by 30+ years of innovation, unparalleled support, and a thriving community of 120+ stores, Kid to Kid offers the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building your own success story.
$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.
