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...
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Great Income / Cashflow on the Central Coast of California
$850,000
Liquor Store & Market, Huge Upside Potential Alameda, California
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
Turnkey SUV / Limo Company TCP/Uber SUV
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...
3
$45,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Established 25-Year Sushi Restaurant-Prime Orange county $1.35M+ Sales
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
Hibachi + Sushi Concept - Full Bar - Downtown Location
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
12 Private Salon Suite For Sale 30 Years In Business
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
Children’s Clothing Boutique for Sale – Prime Location + Online Store
Beverly 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
Rare Opportunity: Well-Loved Dessert Business Up for Grabs!
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,...
3
$198,000
Halal Meat and Grocery Store
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...
3
$475,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Established Flower Shop with Loyal Customers for Sale
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...
5
$120,000
FranchiseRainbow Restoration
Available Nationwide
Rainbow Restoration, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading damage restoration and remediation services franchise that provides hope during times of crisis.
$100,000
See More FranchisesLake Tahoe Water Company
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
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
San Fernando Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
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
Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
$30,000
Ventura, CA
Premium Allstate Agency for Sale – Prime Location & Loyal Client Base
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
Profitable Round Table Pizza Package Deal – San Joaquin County
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
Teri Craft
Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Division
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Craft Business Sales and Berkshire Hathaway, with its world-renowned reputation, offer stellar service, professional support & integrity in all business transactions, plus commercial real estate sales & leasing. With offices in Pasadena & Santa Barbara to serve you! We offer extensive experience in sales, marketing and real estate with more than 25 years of expertise in the restaurant, grocery, hospitality, property management, construction and the specialty food and beverage industries! We also offer business valuations and exceptional confidential marketing, nationwide as well as internationally. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Luxury Window Treatments & Floor Coverings 1.7MM+Rev Highend Clientele
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
Eco-Friendly 30+ years Cleaners with Loyal Customers! (runs itself)
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
Residential Service Electrician 400+ 5-star Reviews on Google and Yelp
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
Operational Cannabis Dispensary Business For Sale (Corona, California)
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
Downtown Bar & Nightclub
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
FranchiseBenjamin Franklin Plumbing
Available in California
Join the leader in residential plumbing services! We provide tools and support so our franchise owners grow their business and dominate their market.
$150,000
See More FranchisesSecurity Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service
Stanislaus 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
Recession Proof Fire Protection Business
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
Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
$30,000
Newark, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Burbank CA $89,000
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
Sushi & Roll Restaurant in Bakersfield, CA
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
The UPS Store for Sale UPScale LA County $510K Income and $1.2 M Sales
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
Fully Updated Baja Fresh in Sought-After Community
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
Business Opportunity For Sale
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...
4
$80,000
Indio Pool Service Route for Sale
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
Acupuncture clinic for sale
Canyon Lake, CA
located in a busy shopping center, profitable, established community...
2
$90,000
FranchiseIntelligent Office
Available Nationwide
Recurring Revenue. Scalable Growth. An Expanding Market. While the flexible office space business model has gone mainstream in the last few years, Intelligent Office has been thinking ahead of the market since 1995. We’ve put our insider’s knowledge to use by making deliberate decisions to identify where the market will be going to help keep our franchisee’s revenue growing. The number of global coworking members has grown 800% since 2015. To capitalize on this rising tide, we actively collaborate with our current franchise owners and their clients to identify unmet needs and opportunity areas that are waiting to be capitalized.
$175,000
See More FranchisesTurnkey Baja Fresh in Prime Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
Freshly remodeled to meet current brand standards, this restaurant is well-positioned to serve a thriving and affluent customer base. Backed by strong community connections and a loyal following, it...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $126,835
Danville Fully "Turn Key" Cafe / BOBA / Dessert
Danville, CA
Established turnkey dessert cafe and boba shop located in prime Danville location within Trader Joe's shopping center. Uji Time Desserts offers Japanese-inspired desserts in a clean, modern 1,210...
3
$160,000
High-Margin B2B E-commerce Dental Supply Business with 2,200 Customers
$1,200,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Prime Location For Flex Car Wash - Currently Express Car Wash
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palmdale, CA
Prime Location for Flex Car Wash Services – Full-Service & Express Car Wash • The property offers an exceptional opportunity to operate as a Flex Car Wash with both Full Service and Express Car Wash...
$4,990,000
Arden Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
**30% Seller Financing Available** with 24 month term. Free Brand New Riptide vacuum. Very condensed route that has been optimized over the years. Pools are efficient overall and in great shape. Free...
$139,200
Cash Flow: $156,000
FranchiseSpaulding Decon
Available Nationwide
Spaulding Decon: professional cleanup services with 10+ yrs exp. Invest in recession-proof franchise-model with national accounts & support.
$50,000
See More FranchisesGreat location, Well stablished restaurant opportunity, close to Sofi
Inglewood, CA
Profitable restaurant for sale, owner is retiring, located in one of the busiest city in California .very easy to run, the restaurant is very friendly supports a comfortable to dine in or take it...
6
$199,000
Cash Flow: $45,000
Dance School – High Profits, No Dance Experience Needed
Los Angeles, CA
This business delivers what every buyer wants: Profit, simplicity, and scalability. With an SDE margin exceeding **50%—and zero spent on advertising—** this dance academy runs like a dream. Even...
$795,000
Cash Flow: $371,636
Absentee-Run Liquor Store For Sale – Alameda County
Alameda County, CA
This profitable liquor store in Alameda County is a rare absentee-run opportunity, generating nearly $1M in annual sales with minimal day-to-day involvement from ownership. With steady revenue, strong...
$699,000
Pool Service Route - Roseville, CA
Sacramento, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to own your own pool service route in upscale...
$84,480
Cash Flow: $86,000
Successful Dry Cleaning & Laundry Business, Strong Customer Loyalty!
Sacramento County, CA
In 1978, the owners began their dry cleaning and laundry business in Sacramento. After numerous years of operations in the same building in which they started their business, they purchased land and...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $24,422
Antho Zueck
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services
Serving Orange County, CA
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Owner Absentee Turnkey Postal Business in High Traffic Location
Rancho Mirage, CA
Your one-stop shop for all your postal needs in a highly desirable location with stable revenues and cash flows. This business is 100% owner absentee with a team in place to run the store. The...
$365,424
Cash Flow: $136,582
Thriving Logistics Business with $4,050,000 Million in Annual Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
Jump into one of the most profitable logistics operations out there and accelerate your entry into the booming trucking industry without the expensive mistakes that often sink new ventures. We’re...
3
$2,000,000
Skincare Haus
$100,000
Glendale, CA
Main Street in Historic Murphys Established Retial store
Murphys, CA
Charming Gift Boutique in the Heart of Historic Murphys, CA. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a beloved gift shop in one of California's most charming Gold Country towns. Established in 2018,...
6
$149,000
Event Ticket Reseller
Ontario, CA
Since 2015 , we have been on a mission to enrich people's lives and create lifelong memories through live events as one of the leading ticket reseller companies in the North America. We have employees...
$27,867,070
Cash Flow: $2,991,160
Established Meineke Car Care Franchise For Sale
San Diego, CA
Established Meineke Car Care Franchise for Sale in San Diego, CA This well-established automotive service franchise presents an exceptional investment opportunity in the thriving San Diego market....
4
$200,000
Established Permanent Makeup Pigment Manufacturing Company
California
For over 30 years, this well-established company has specialized in the production and sale of high-quality permanent makeup pigments for the beauty industry and paramedical applications. Founded in...
6
$700,000
Hot Chicken and SmashBurger Restaurant Mission Valley
San Diego, CA
Hot Chickz is a popular and thriving hot chicken restaurant located in the heart of Mission Valley, California. Renowned for its mouthwatering, crispy, and flavorful chicken, Hot Chickz has become a...
6
$350,000
Cash Flow: $750,000
Established Video Surveillance & Alarm Company
Riverside, CA
The Business was established in 1993 and incorporated in 2007. This business has an excellent reputation; offering CCTV, Burglar Alarm, Access Control and Data cabling services. It has earned trust of...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $197,000
Residential Care Facility for Elderly RCFE or Skilled Nursing Facility
Palmdale, CA
Thanks for visiting my page, guys now I have two three facilities, two in Lancaster and another one in Palmdale. if you feel I should contact you back, send some more information in your email reply...
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$6,800
Cash Flow: $95,000
LA County Residential & Commercial Plumbing Company – $1.3M Rev/$516K
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County residential & commercial plumbing service company with $1.3 million in revenue $516,175 Discretionary Earnings is available for acquisition. Generating strong, consistent revenue...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $516,175
Durable Medical Equipment Retailer w/Industry’s Most Searchable Name!
Huntington Beach, CA
This durable medical equipment (DME) retailer is primarily a private pay ecommerce operation with a broad-based product offering that includes mobility products from scooters and power chairs, assist...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $12,000
Good Vibes Sound Bath
Palm Springs, CA
Established in 2023, Good Vibes Sound Bath offers premier floating sound bath events. With a global reach and attendees traveling worldwide for this unique and transformative experience, Good Vibes...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $73,251
Sacramento Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
Great income producing route. Strong payment histories on this seasoned route. Accounts are well distributed with each day in desirable regions. Pools are easy to maintain. Own your own...
$103,200
Cash Flow: $128,000
FranchiseH&H Bagels
Available Nationwide
New York City's most iconic bagel since 1972, now expanding nationwide. Major metropolitan areas are still available.
$500,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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.
