Beverly Hills, CA
Prime Beverly Hills Golden Triangle optical store located on “Little Restaurant Row” just steps from Rodeo Drive, in a walkable, dining focused stretch surrounded by world-class boutiques, five-star...
Beverly Hills, CA
Prime Beverly Hills Golden Triangle optical store located on “Little Restaurant Row” just steps from Rodeo Drive, in a walkable, dining focused stretch surrounded by world-class boutiques, five-star...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Orange County, CA
This established pest control franchise serves a prime Southern California territory with year-round demand driven by the region’s warm climate, dense population, and diverse ecosystems. Most revenue...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $295,576
California
Great Opportunity in California SERVPRO, consistently ranked #1 in the Restoration Services Category by Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500, is an excellent opportunity in the state of California....
$1,800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Visalia, CA
• PRIME LOCATION, NEAR MAJOR INTERSECTION ACROSS FROM COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER • Bubble Zone Express Car Wash was built ground up in late 2022 and is equipped with top tier McNeil equipment -...
$8,990,000
San Diego County, CA
Buyer must have nail salon or other personal care business experience. This nail salon has been a staple in the Pacific Beach community for over a decade, is now available for sale. Conveniently...
$179,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Temecula, CA
Very Clean-Well Established -Operatinal-Profitable-Outpatient Hospice Care And Home Health Care Agencies In Temecula, Riverside County. Both Agencies Are Over 36 Months Rule-100% CHOW Right Away!...
$990,000
San Joaquin County, CA
Since 2021, this pizza parlor has been serving up piping hot, mouthwatering pizza made with passion right here in your community. If you're craving a slice you can order direct from their website or...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $75,900
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to own a CENTURY old Dry Cleaner & Plant, very well established in a high traffic area in San Fernando Valley, years of loyal repeat customer base, offers full service, Dry...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Los Angeles, CA
After 1.5 years of establishing SHIFTR as the go-to source for stick shift lessons throughout California and Washington state, we are offering the opportunity to purchase our business and continue to...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Los Angeles, CA
Seize the opportunity to own a well-established tire and wheel shop in the heart of Northridge! Located on a high-traffic street with excellent visibility, this business has built a strong reputation...
$250,000
Available Nationwide
Aesthetic Development Group is an affordable, turnkey business opportunity, offering body contouring and facial rejuvenation service lines to both new and established practices.
$13,500
See More FranchisesStockton, CA
Capacities 98 . Extreme value . Full size kitchen. Entire exhaust hood and cookware 2019 . Walk in freezer and cooler. Commercial bbq stove . Dough mixer. Food prep table 112X36X36. Plenty parking. @...
$160,000
Cash Flow: $43,000
Sacramento, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, fast-growing roofing company that has cemented its position as a leader in the Sacramento market. The business has demonstrated exceptional...
$2,250,000
Cash Flow: $700,000
$1,200,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Hayward, CA
A well-established, owner-operated teriyaki restaurant located in a high-traffic shopping plaza in Hayward, CA. This turnkey operation is perfect for an owner-operator looking to take over a stable...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Roseville, CA
To receive the Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM), please fill out the "Contact Form" on this page to electronically sign an NDA. This is a well-established and fully equipped hot pot...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Cheryl Maloney
Vanguard Properties
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Number one listing agency in San Francisco-Number one marketing agency in San Francisco!! Vanguard is above and beyond the rest!
Stockton, CA
This is a well established Papa Murphy's franchise for sale. $564,518.94 in gross sales for 2023!! It is located in Stockton, Ca. Pizza Restaurant is located on a high profile corner across from the...
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
Incredible opportunity to acquire a 50+ year-old locksmith business in a high-visibility location, priced below market for a fast sale. SBA pre-qualified with as little as 10% down, and sellers are...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
Carson, CA
The shop sits on a high-traffic cross street with excellent visibility, providing steady walk-in customer potential. While historical financial performance has been impacted by staff turnover, the...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $44,000
Palm Springs, CA
For Sale: A vibrant, well-established Palm Springs gay cocktail lounge and cabaret-style bar with nightly live performances and entertainment, operating five nights a week. The listing is fully...
$850,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Selling Online Pet Furniture Store with $3k Profit and $10k Revenue Projections Here’s everything you need to know: Scalable Online Pet Furniture Store – A growing business offering stylish and...
$113,990
Available Nationwide
Dryer Vent Wizard, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading dryer vent cleaning and repair services franchise that capitalizes on a niche industry.
$50,000
See More FranchisesLos Angeles, CA
Here’s your chance to own a popular, turnkey business in the heart of North Hollywood! Offering an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneur ready to bring their own vision and fresh ideas to an...
$95,988
San Leandro, CA
Established in 2011, this recently-remodeled and well-established Papa Murphy’s is situated in a high-traffic shopping center anchored by top retailers like Safeway and CVS Pharmacy. We’ve built a...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $75,456
$100,000
Glendale, CA
West Sacramento, CA
For three decades, our company has been the trusted name in On-Demand courier services for Sacramento's local businesses. Serving major corporations and small businesses alike, we specialize in...
$1,800,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Established Retail business with locations in San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria and Lompoc (each location about 30 miles apart) Business has been established in the community for over 15 years and has a...
$850,000
Alameda, CA
MS Real Estate is thrilled to share an exceptional opportunity to acquire a market and liquor store in one of Alameda, California's most affluent neighborhoods. Established in 2013, this well-managed...
$119,000
Irvine, CA
45k total + you buy the car or refinance in your name (45k balance on loan) Est 2022**Turnkey LIMO/BLACK SUV White Glove Service. Currently with 1 Black SUV 2023 XL Fully Loaded for Corporate or UBER...
$45,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Aliso Viejo, CA
Rare opportunity to own a long standing highly reputable Sushi Restaurant in one of the best locations. 25 years of proven history with loyal and consistent customer base. 3 Japanese sushi chefs(owner...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $193,500
Riverside County, CA
What a concept! This modern hibachi and sushi restaurant is located in the heart of a vibrant downtown district, surrounded by both thriving businesses and affluent residential communities. With a...
$715,888
Cash Flow: $400,000
Folsom, CA
Established salon business with 12 private suites available for acquisition in prime Folsom, CA location. Operating continuously for 30 years since 1996, this well-established business features two...
$170,000
Cash Flow: $51,098
Available in California
HealthSource Chiropractic: $363K Avg Gross Profit with Unmatched Care Nationwide!
$150,000
See More FranchisesBeverly Hills, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a children’s clothing boutique in one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious shopping destinations – Westfield Century City Mall. The sale also includes an established...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Concord, CA
Step into ownership of a proven Beard Papa's franchise - the world-famous cream puff brand with over 550 locations worldwide. This Concord location sits right in the heart of Todos Santos Plaza,...
$198,000
$750,000
Covina, CA
San Joaquin County, CA
-Absentee run well established halal meat and grocery store for sale. -Specializes in high quality halal meats, spices and Middle Eastern products. -Well equipped butcher shop with a loyal customer...
$499,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Orange, CA
Established Flower Shop in Old Towne Orange Since 1990 – A Blossoming Business Opportunity Step into a thriving, well-loved floral business with a legacy of over three decades in the heart of Old...
$120,000
Available in California
i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise opportunity, designed to be as fulfilling as it is impactful. We put fun, inclusion, and safety at the heart of everything we do - creating a model that truly resonates with today’s families and gives kids what they need most from sports.
$35,000
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Carnelian Bay, CA
Water company servicing 580+ water connections in beautiful Lake Tahoe. The company has been established for 60+ years serving drinking water to the neighborhood. Sale comes with water tanks, artesian...
$2,800,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Decades old, seasoned clients on this highly desirable route, many stops located in proximity to each other for maximum efficiency. These are established, choice communities with loyal, long-term...
$108,600
Cash Flow: $117,500
San Jose, CA
Price: $1,450,000 Location: San Jose, CA – Between Willow Glen & Campbell Industry: Insurance – Allstate Franchise Established: 2021 Business Overview: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a...
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $650,000
San Joaquin County, CA
Two strong-performing Round Table Pizza franchise locations available as a package deal in thriving San Joaquin County. Located just 6 miles apart, these stores are perfectly positioned for easy...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $251,800
Los Angeles County, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a premier design-focused Specialty Contractor delivering custom window treatments and flooring solutions to a discerning and loyal client base in the LA County,...
$598,000
Cash Flow: $215,000
Don Gunter
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
When you’re preparing to buy or sell a business in Orange County, you need an experienced, winning team to guide you through the transaction process. At Sunbelt of Orange County, our brokers and M&A advisors have decades of combined experience and are well-versed in the Orange County marketplace. Give our team a call today to begin your search for a business or prepare your business for sale.
San Diego, CA
Seller motivated and open to offers! This established eco-friendly cleaners, alterations, wash&fold, and laundry service business. They have a dedicated team who can run the business on their own, of...
$360,000
Santa Rosa, CA
For the right person, this is a turnkey operation with gross revenues of $450K per year, the business can provide a 5-year payback on an investment of $150K down with payments over time for a total...
$265,000
$1,095,000
Bloomington, CA
Corona, CA
Fully Operational Cannabis Dispensary Business For Sale W/ Option To Purchase Real Estate (Corona, California) #1585 Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a fully operational cannabis...
$1,999,000
Santa Barbara, CA
Located at the heart of lower State Street in Santa Barbara, Whiskey Richards has been a popular establishment since 2005, offering an unparalleled selection of whiskeys and a vibrant atmosphere. Its...
$495,000
Available Nationwide
The MY SALON Suite opportunity offers a semi absentee business model with no employees. Franchisees are landlords in a stable and growing industry. No previous salon experience is required.
$500,000
See More FranchisesStanislaus County, CA
Seller may carry small note or consider reasonable offers. 2025 Update: Business is growing and Owner is Hiring while Actively Selling the Business in preparation for retirement. Having established...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $77,329
San Dimas, CA
Established profitable and growing full service Fire protection business with over 350 active loyal repeating clients, offers steady adequate income stream and even larger growth potential. The...
$300,000
Burbank, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Burbank CA $89,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$89,000
Cash Flow: $72,596
Bakersfield, CA
This established sushi and Japanese restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in Bakersfield's premier shopping mall location. Operating since 2021, the business generates $1,300,000 in annual...
$399,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This The UPS Store is located in one of the most prestigious and affluent areas in Los Angeles County. The demographics surrounding The UPS Store location are strong with a population of 232,534 and...
$2,199,000
Cash Flow: $510,000
Orange County, CA
Imagine walking into your own beautifully updated Baja Fresh restaurant, where everything's been freshly remodeled to current brand standards. You'll love that this isn't a fixer-upper - it's a...
$465,000
Cash Flow: $179,178
San Francisco, CA
Established Restaurant Opportunity in Prime San Francisco Location This well-established restaurant business presents an excellent opportunity for aspiring restaurateurs or experienced operators...
$80,000
Riverside County, CA
Business name and phone number included on this highly desirable opportunity. High-end properties, which not only enhances the overall value of the route but also typically means better-maintained...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $86,000
Canyon Lake, CA
located in a busy shopping center, profitable, established community...
$90,000
Available Nationwide
Tap into the lucrative world of technology with CMIT Solutions Franchise
$100,000
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
Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
Profit Margin |
23% |
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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.