Los Angeles, CA
Licensed since 2016 we provide plumbing and drain cleaning services for residential and commercial customers based in greater los Angeles. We have plumbers living in different areas so that we can...

Los Angeles, CA
Licensed since 2016 we provide plumbing and drain cleaning services for residential and commercial customers based in greater los Angeles. We have plumbers living in different areas so that we can...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $265,000

San Diego County, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a beloved, community-rooted restaurant with over two decades of operational history in East County San Diego. This listing includes a well-established dine-in restaurant,...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $106,887

Visalia, CA
If you are an able mechanic and want to be self-employed with a small capital investment and hard work you can grow this business and be your own boss. Visalia is an affordable community with lots of...
$75,000

Los Angeles County, CA
3 Unit Package Positive Sales Trend AUV Above System Average TGI Fridays offers authentic American food and legendary drinks served with genuine personal service. The menu features a wide variety of...
$5,550,000
Cash Flow: $1,139,000
Pleasanton, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established Asian hair salon known for its loyal clientele, high-quality service, and strong community reputation. Specializing in precision cuts, modern...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $29,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Great facility that is easy to operate. GGI certified GM. Many restaurants in the vicinity of driving traffic to the location. Wienerschnitzel is the world's largest hot dog chain with over 340 units....
$599,000
Cash Flow: $197,551
San Diego, CA
ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY - 6+ YEARS OF PROVEN SUCCESS Semi absent Ownership. This well-established restaurant operation presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in San Diego's desirable...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
San Mateo County, CA
Established CPA practice, founded in 1991 and located in an affluent Bay Area community, offers a stable and profitable acquisition opportunity. The firm benefits from a steady clientele and a good...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $229,000
South Gate, CA
Quick Facts * Location: South East Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles County) * Status: Profitable and currently operating * Features: Dining room, full bar, karaoke setup, and extensive storage. * Full...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Huntington Park, CA
This Business is a Great Buy! Currently being operated as a Snack Shop but has Space to be a Restaurant. Has all the Kitchen equipment you need! At one point it was being operate as a Pizza...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $48,000
Available Nationwide
As the #1 and fastest-growing coworking franchise, Office Evolution offers an extraordinary opportunity to take advantage of today’s changing business world.
$175,000
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
$1,275,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Tire Recycling Plant for Sale: 20+ Years in South East Los Angeles! Reliable, long-standing tire recycling operation based in a prime Southeast Los Angeles location. With over 20 years in business,...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
Orange County, CA
Established Montessori Preschool for Sale - South Orange County This top-rated Montessori preschool presents an exceptional opportunity in one of California's most desirable markets. Operating...
$375,000
Helen Liu
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Orange County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners - we will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Our rigorous training equips brokers to deliver strategic guidance for smooth, successful business sales.
Los Angeles County, CA
Neighborhood staple for nearly 25 years! - ---The Clients are already here! You can Make this Grow! *snack shop ( drinks, nachos, fruit bowls etc) * room to grow with additional food items * owner...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $36,600
Fountain Valley, CA
Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant - OC Mediterranean Restaurant – Location, Location, Location! Established in 2021, this thriving Mediterranean restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in the...
$329,000
Santa Cruz, CA
The space can be used for any type of retails or cosmetology business. Half of the salon is a clothing retails including clothing racks and inventories. Your choice to use it as one or for both...
$46,000
Stanislaus County, CA
Perfect starter route with 45 chemical only clients. Very tight route with many of the accounts in the same neighborhood. Driving time and gas expenses are minimized. Clients are groomed to approve of...
$62,400
Cash Flow: $80,000
Duarte, CA
Turnkey Beauty Salon & Spa for Sale – Fully Equipped & Ready to Go! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a well-established beauty salon and spa in a prime location! This beautifully designed...
$47,000
Cash Flow: $1,160
Available Nationwide
Blue Kangaroo Packoutz is a rapidly growing contents cleaning and restoration franchise, emerging as a leader in a niche market nationwide.
$150,000
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: $137,427
San Diego County, CA
This online retail company operates entirely remotely and can be managed from anywhere, offering a broad portfolio of natural, organic, and environmentally friendly consumer products to buyers around...
$335,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
$1,470,000
Los Angeles County, CA
California
Nestled in the heart of a majestic pine forest along a scenic mountain highway, this charming Alpine Tavern represents more than just a business opportunity - it's a story of community connection and...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Fountain Valley, CA
Established turn-key furniture and lighting store with real estate staging services located in affluent Fountain Valley, Orange County. This fully operational business features hand-selected luxury...
$25,000
California
This Northern California Kitchen & Bath Design Studio is a California Limited Liability Company and was started 4 years ago by the current owners and founders. This family-owned design firm...
$899,000
Cash Flow: $265,000
Orange County, CA
Positioned in the heart of a vibrant North Orange County community, this established Poke restaurant offers a rare "plug-and-play" opportunity for an aspiring restaurateur or an existing brand looking...
$79,900
Riverside County, CA
Established Print, Promotional Products & Mailing Business for Sale – Turnkey Opportunity with 50+ Years of Success. Own a Trusted Local Brand with Multiple Revenue Streams Step into ownership of this...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $104,000
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an established, profitable insurance restoration reconstruction company focused exclusively on the “put-back” / rebuild phase of property loss claims. The business works on...
$3,900,000
Cash Flow: $934,089
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs location in Northridge Mall, with a 25-year history, strong reputation, and prime placement in a high-traffic corridor near Center Court. The business benefits...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $205,000
Available Nationwide
Keep Your Job & Own This Franchise - Laptop Operated & Fully Passive
$119,995
Marin County, CA
Established Café + Real Estate Included | $1.6+M in Revenues & $300K in SDE | SBA Pre-Qualified RRC#5274 Asking Price: $2,800000 Location: Marin County Annual Revenue: $1,600,000 Annual Cash Flow:...
$2,800,000
City Of Industry, CA
ESTABLISHED TURNKEY RESTAURANT OPERATION - CITY OF INDUSTRY This fully operational Chinese restaurant presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in the City of Industry market. The establishment...
$100,000
$239,000
Azusa, CA
Big Bear Lake, CA
Mystic Moto is a 5-star rated experiential retail business located in the heart of Big Bear Lake, one of Southern California’s most popular year-round tourist destinations. The business centers around...
$230,000
Cash Flow: $77,000
San Diego, CA
While many focus on the size of a facility, this business is a masterclass in quality and ROI. Located in the absolute heart of Seaport Village, San Diego, this boutique spa operates in a high-density...
$1,050,000
Cash Flow: $320,000
Available in California
Hummus Republic is a modern fast-casual concept with a simple business model, low investment, and easygoing operations. Hummus Republic is healthy and flavorful with plant-based options. No chefs/extensive equipment is required.
$150,000
San Mateo County, CA
This well-established outdoor living, design, and home improvement business presents a compelling opportunity. Buyers seeking a reputable company with a strong market presence and a proven track...
$3,999,000
Cash Flow: $1,025,000
San Francisco, CA
Attention Mental Health Professionals & Investors! This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly successful and well-established psychotherapy practice for sale located in the prestigious San...
$990,000
Cash Flow: $296,984
Napa County, CA
Creative & Popular Artisan Bakery with Well Established Clients and Distribution RRC#5257 This high-volume bakery specializes in artisanal pastries, cakes and desserts. The owner has taken great care...
$425,000
Irvine, CA
ESTABLISHED SENIOR CARE BUSINESS IN NORTH ORANGE COUNTY This well-established franchise operation offers exceptional opportunity in the rapidly growing in-home senior care market. Operating since 2009...
$215,000
Orange County, CA
This acquisition opportunity is for a profitable trio of restaurants that blend upscale yet approachable American dining with vibrant social atmosphere. Located in California and in Texas, the three...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,725,491
Kenny Liu
Realest Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Realest is a privately held and minority owned, real estate services and investment firm focused on creating and optimizing the value of real estate through the confluence of innovation, cultures, experiences, industries, and communities. Our clients and our projects not only shape culture, but form an evergreen portfolio of experience-driven residential, retail, hospitality, office, leisure and entertainment assets in emerging growth markets. Based in Los Angeles, Realest capitalizes on its proximity to the apex of entertainment, digital media, and innovative dining. With our diverse expertise and close ties to leaders in the real estate, fashion, culinary, music, and entertainment industries, Realest is uniquely positioned to develop a portfolio of experiential brands at the cross-section of multiple sectors. Together, our work has drawn over ten billion impressions and counting. As commercial real estate is upended by emerging technologies, e-commerce, a flattened competitive landscape, and the recent global pandemic, we believe the best way to predict the unknown future is to invent it, creating our own reality. Then, diligently stewarding its course. This is how we ensure our capital investors and long-term brand partners are able to secure, stabilize, and maximize their investments in our institutional-grade projects throughout specific growth markets.
Alameda County, CA
Established Restaurant Doing $1,360,000 + Sales in Prime Location on Major Thoroughfare in Central Fremont Location RRC#: 5139 Asking Price: Offered At $225,000 Location: Fremont Annual Revenue:...
$225,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Siskiyou County, CA
Confidential liquor store with real estate for sale in Northern California, located just off the I-5 freeway. This turnkey operation features strong sales and steady traffic. Real property is included...
$1,295,000
EBITDA: $203,097
$99,000
Santa Clara County, CA
San Diego, CA
Established for 38 years, this respected architecture firm specializes in high-end residential (95%) and select commercial (5%) projects. Services include planning, design development, construction...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $156,566
Montebello, CA
POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING !!! Imagine owning a thriving gun store in Montebello's Alameda County market - this could be your next successful venture. You'll step into an established firearms retail...
$379,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
Available in California
Low-cost entry + elite training = fast-track success. Start strong with less risk and full support. 2024 Average Franchisee Earnings $110,085
$25,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Salinas, CA
Mahoney & Associates is pleased to present to the market The Fox Theatre at 241 Main St. in Salinas, California. The Fox Theatre stands as a historic gem, presenting a unique opportunity for...
$4,500,000
San Diego, CA
Very Unique opportunity COMMISSARY KITCHEN WHOLESALE DREAM HUGE KITCHEN FULLY OPERATIONAL BY APPOINTMENT ONLY TEXT OR EMAIL AT FOR QUESTIONS ALL CLEAN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION GOOD MAINTENANCE ON...
$395,000
Anaheim, CA
We have been manufacturing and servicing emissions monitoring equipment for over 30 years. We are a trusted brand with a loyal customer base, proven cash flow, and we are the only producer in the...
$850,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
Sacramento, CA
Well-established for over 15 years; current owner has operated since 2018. Excellent following of repeat customers and first time visitors. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Approximately 1,700...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $188,541
Santa Clara, CA
This business is in a good location, in the heart of Silicon Valley for 30 years. Serves customer needs for prototypes, special orders, and short-run production. Company has outside connections with...
$320,000
Cash Flow: $189,000
San Diego, CA
Imagine walking into your own successful 7-Eleven franchise every morning, knowing you're part of one of the world's most recognized convenience store brands. This well-established location operates...
$310,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
Riverside, CA
This established and well-known nutritional supplement and fitness store has been serving the Riverside and Moreno Valley community for over 7 years. Located in the same high-traffic shopping center...
$68,000
Castaic, CA
Multi-Unit Carl's Jr. Package in Southern California For Sale. 3 standalone units with drive thru's. A 4th location is also available and could be added to the package. Franchisor requires a Net Worth...
$1,355,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
Great opportunity to acquire and a well established, short hours, auto repair/mechanic shop with Real Estate. Please note, that this establishment opens its doors for business only five(5) days per...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $161,857
Available in California
Work from home and build a scalable shipping business with UPS & DHL—low overhead, big income potential!
$50,000
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 |
|
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
|
Profit Margin |
23% |
|
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
|
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.