Saratoga, CA
Newly established restaurant in the heart of an affluent area. This popular eatery boasts a loyal customer base and strong revenue, making it a reliable investment. Situated in a central location, the...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Contemporary Asian-inspired Californian Cuisine Restaurant
$250,000
Cash Flow: $125,680
ANTOJITOS TENAMPA Family Mexican Restaurant
Lemon Grove, CA
Welcome to ANTOJITOS TENAMPA Family Mexican Restaurant, we are offering an incredible opportunity to own a well-established Mexican restaurant located on a well known and busy street in Lemon Grove,...
$99,000
Profitable Northern California Kettle Corn Business For Sale
Nevada County, CA
This established kettle corn business has a strong presence in the Grass Valley, Nevada City and Metro Sacramento area with an active market that extends to a one hour radius around Grass Valley. This...
$207,000
Cash Flow: $47,000
Pool Service Route - Roseville, CA
Roseville, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Easy 1-day route in nice areas of Roseville and Gramite Bay. This...
$19,356
Cash Flow: $20,000
Smoke shop
Modesto, CA
Business next to Starbucks this is the best place...
2
$90,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Popular Cookie Cafe, Turn Key profitable operation
Los Angeles, CA
This is an exceptional turnkey opportunity in Los Angeles' thriving coffee and bakery market. Established in 2016, this profitable operation has built a loyal customer base through handmade products...
5
$155,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Beauty Salon For Sale In La Jolla
San Diego County, CA
Located in the heart of downtown La Jolla near a popular hotel resort, this salon benefits from excellent walk-in traffic. Specializing in hair extensions, color, and styling, the business features...
2
$299,000
Cash Flow: $58,487
OEM Wiring Harness Manufacturer - B2B, Recurring, Relocatable
Santa Cruz, CA
With over 25 years of proven performance, this established Santa Cruz area business designs and produces high-quality, cost-effective custom wiring harnesses, connectors and cabling solutions. These...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $365,697
Profitable Prime Location Sushi Restaurant for sale by owner
Los Angeles, CA
Established neighborhood sushi restaurant in prime Los Angeles location offering exceptional investment opportunity. This women-owned business has operated successfully for 13 years (established 2012)...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $32,000
San Diego Deli For Sale – Steady Sales, Easy to Run!
San Diego, CA
MOM’s Deli – Affordable Turnkey Opportunity in a Business Park Setting Here’s a hidden gem with big potential! MOM’s Deli is a clean, owner-friendly operation nestled in a busy business park with...
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$135,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
FranchiseHummus Republic
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
See More FranchisesMuch Loved Bead Store in Alameda County
Alameda County, CA
20 years+ long established bead store on prime corner at the gateway to a treasured main street shopping district. This shop presents a perfect opportunity to continue a legacy of quality products and...
$64,900
Cash Flow: $30,000
Auto Supply Shop
Los Angeles, CA
Well-Established Auto Supply Store Operating in the Same Location for Over 40 Years This AutoZone-style Auto Supply Shop, trusted by local customers for decades, is now available for sale. Operated...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $107,712
Bakersfield Pizza Nets $143,000 yr. SBA $60,000 Down Rent $1,368/month
$355,000
Bakersfield, CA
Profits & Purpose: Senior Services Biz with Room to Grow
Palm Springs, CA
This is the only certified and provider of full-service senior relocation, downsizing, and estate sales across Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and all nine Desert Cities. With a strong local...
2
$99,000
Cash Flow: $35,379
Established Successful Senior Care Business for Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
A well-established senior in-home care provider in the San Luis Obispo area, has a strong revenue history, recently with annual average gross revenue of $825,000 over the past three years. The company...
$485,000
Cash Flow: $261,937
Aaron Pfeffer
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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Ovary 15 Year Amazon VC account for sale
Duarte, CA
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$3,500,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
Established liquor store, licensed, furnished and ready to go!
Lomita, CA
For lease: spacious 1,880 sqft fully furnished liquor and convenience store. Family owned and operated since 1987. Major expansion and renovation done in 2015. Located right off of PCH in Lomita under...
6
$98,000
Turnkey Seafood restaurant with type 41 beverage license
Covina, CA
Mexican/seafood restaurant for sale 2,700 sq feet Type 41 beer & wine license included 1 one door freezer 1 two door freezer 1 under counter 3 door fridge Walk in fridge 4 42 in TVs 1 110in projector...
4
$120,000
Thriving and Long Standing 2 Assisted Living business for Sale
Oceanside, CA
Thriving Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) located in Oceanside, California. This licensed 12-bed facility offers private rooms, excellent care services, and a warm home-like...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $475,000
Turnkey Retail Quilting Craft and Hobby Shop with Great Reviews
Temecula, CA
For several years, this independent retail quilt shop in Old Town Temecula has been a quilter’s haven for supplies, classes (both in-person and virtual), and quilting parties. Open 6 days per week,...
3
$195,000
FranchisePainter1
Available in California
With $560,311 in Avg Gross Sales, Painter1 blends decades of experience with innovative, owner-focused improvements for streamlined success.
$70,000
See More FranchisesTurn Key Wellness and Day Spa
Redondo Beach, CA
This locally owned and operated spa and wellness business, established in 2002, specializes in pain management and offers a range of services in a relaxing environment. The business provides...
6
$169,362
Cash Flow: $56,454
1,495sf Hookah Lounge w/Low Rent
Pomona, CA
Rent is $2,423/mo. Lease ends next year Sep. 30 with one 2 years option. Liquor license CUP can be applied....
6
$78,000
Highly profitable laundromat portfolio
$2,400,000
San Jose, CA
EXPRESS CAR WASH + PROPERTY near Major Intersection
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Jurupa Valley, CA
EXPRESS CAR WASH, Built in 2015, Major Intersection, over 49,000 vehicles per day • Prime location, near major intersection, Limonite Ave and Van Buren, with daily traffic over 49,000 vehicles per day...
$2,680,000
Successful Real Estate Photography and Virtual Tour Business
Alameda County, CA
Overview: This business is well established with over 15 years in business, and is ready for the real estate market to boom once interest rates start coming down in 2026 and beyond! And with the...
6
$550,000
Cash Flow: $135,000
Farm-to-Table Produce Subscription | Residential & Commercial Clients
California
This well-established Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) business delivers fresh, seasonal produce to a loyal base of residential and commercial subscribers across Southern California. Built on a...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
Rocklin’s Trusted Auto Repair Shop: Prime Location & Loyal Customers
Rocklin, CA
Step into ownership of one of Rocklin’s most established and trusted auto repair businesses since 1987 – a Repair Pal Certified, award-winning shop with a strong reputation and loyal customer base....
2
$250,000
(ON HOLD) National Catering Company NFL & Military Contracts
Novato, CA
SALE ON HOLD, Established Catering Company with NFL, Military, and Opportunity to expand into Healthcare Contracts! Are you an experienced chef or catering professional ready to take your career to...
3
$5,500,000
Cash Flow: $2,234,154
Convenience and Liquor Store
Contra Costa County, CA
Great opportunity to buy established Liquor and convenience store in East bay, Concord near SR 4 and SR 242 exit. Franchised store, would require Franchise approval. The new owner can add more...
5
$595,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
30 FedEx Ground Routes, Fresno CA
Fresno County, CA
Profitable and well-established FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes operating out of the Fresno, California station. The routes are strategically arranged for efficient load sharing and fully...
$3,000,000
Cash Flow: $886,927
FranchiseCapriotti's Sandwich Shop
Available in California
With an AUV of $843,484 and over 25% of our restaurants over $1.1M, franchise partners are experiencing record openings in new markets almost weekly. 90% of Capriotti's franchise partners are multi-unit developers.
$250,000
See More FranchisesWedding and Event Planning Company For Sale
San Juan Capistrano, CA
The Company is a leader in luxury wedding and event planning, offering highly personalized services and exclusive access to Southern California’s most stunning venues. With a proven, efficient...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $183,350
OC CA Commercial P&C Insurance Agency For Sale
Fountain Valley, CA
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a 95% commercial small business P&C insurance book, ideal for expanding your existing agency. The client base comprises Mandarin and English-speaking small...
$850,000
Cash Flow: $246,339
[$500K Price Reduction!] Established Auto Repair Shop with Real Estate
$2,800,000
Signal Hill, CA
Community Management Company For Sale, San Diego
San Diego County, CA
Community Management Business for Sale – San Diego Area Are you ready to own a thriving community management business with a proven track record? This is a rare opportunity to acquire a...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
Electrical Business - Profitable In Silicon Valley
Milpitas, CA
VERY EASY TO RUN! Electrical price book already built into CRM (2 years to fully complete) For sale is a well-established, licensed Electrical company servicing the greater Bay Area since 2018. With...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $420,000
FranchiseCode Ninjas, LLC.
Available in California
We are the largest and fastest growing kids coding and stem concept in the world! With low start-up costs, a proven business model, best-in-class support across operations, technology, curriculum, and marketing, plus proprietary curriculum and products, Code Ninjas is the premier option in the youth enrichment business.
$75,000
See More FranchisesSalad Dressing Manufacturing
Los Angeles County, CA
Small family-owned salad dressing business located in the San Fernando Valley. Established and great potential for growth! Business is turn-key and ready to be taken on by new owners!...
$55,000
40yr Established Commercial Electrical Services Company
Orange County, CA
*Electrical experience required.* This acquisition represents an opportunity to acquire a profitable and established electrical services Company with recurring revenue, substantial inventory assets,...
$3,500,000
Cash Flow: $752,168
Disneyland Airbnb Sublease Business For Sale
Orange County, CA
Established short-term rental arbitrage business featuring 10 fully furnished, Disney-themed properties strategically located in Orange County, California. This turnkey operation has been successfully...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
High-Volume Pinkberry San Diego, CA - Fashion Valley Shopping Mall!
San Diego, CA
Offering premium nonfat frozen yogurt in both tart and sweet, plus dairy free-options. Their top-quality flavor selection varies from their popular original tart flavor to a wide rotation of...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $95,707
Glassware Branding Business with Established Client Base
Paso Robles, CA
Established Glassware Branding Business with Strong Central Coast Presence This profitable glassware decoration business has served the Central Coast of California since 2011, specializing in custom...
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$70,000
Antoinette Payne
Pacific Coast Brokers,Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Bringing Business Buyers & Sellers together since 1989
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Beverage Drinks Shop FOR SALE in City of Industry
City Of Industry, CA
Seize the opportunity to own a well-established and popular tea, coffee, juice, beverage type shop location in the bustling City of Industry. This turn-key business location offers a unique chance to...
$100,000
Pet Supplies & Dog Bakery – Beloved 18-Yr Biz, Turnkey Retail + Online
Anaheim, CA
For nearly two decades, Jackboy’s Dog Bakery has been Southern California’s trusted destination for healthy, handmade gourmet dog treats. We have been sought out by local news and TV Channels too...
6
$175,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Mexican Restaurant & Bar – High Gross – High Net – 100% Employee Run
$900,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Boutique Spa with Loyal Clientele and Growth Potential
Sacramento County, CA
Well-established and fully equipped wellness spa located in a high-income area of Northern California. The business has built a loyal customer base over the years and offers a range of services with...
$85,000
Established, quaint , modern, space efficient designed hair salon
Mountain View, CA
Since 2016 in busy foot traffic, surrounded by restaurants, bars, coffee shops, tech companies and others in downtown Mountain View. Located in the middle of the Santa Clara county with a population...
2
$48,000
FranchiseMr. Electric
Available Nationwide
Mr. Electric, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading residential and commercial electrical services franchise. With us, business ownership is shockingly simple!
$65,000
See More FranchisesEstablished and Profitable Car Wrap Business (Prime Location)
Temple City, CA
Established and Profitable Car Wrap Business (Prime Location) This thriving car wrap and PPF business has been successfully operating since 2020 in Temple City, California, serving the affluent Los...
6
$50,000
Gas Station for Sale – 90,000 Gallons/Month + $40K Net!
Alameda County, CA
Ready to step into a proven, profitable business you can run from day one? This high-volume ARCO gas station delivers strong cash flow every month through fuel sales, convenience market, and extra...
3
$1,995,000
Profitable turnkey HCAC business with Real Estate for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tuolumne County, CA
Established in 2003, this profitable turnkey HVAC business for sale is a rare opportunity to own and award winner HVAC company with a dominant presence in both residential and commercial markets. With...
2
$2,000,000
EBITDA: $400,000
Great Opportunities to Own 2 Dental Labs - Excellent Growth Potentials
Anaheim, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire two established dental laboratories operating in a prime Anaheim, Orange County location. Smile Plus Dental Lab and Cube Milling Center represent a unique...
6
$1,095,000
BBQ Restaurant
Escondido, CA
Great Business to own and run. The business is in a shopping center and surrounded by other shopping centers / the business is easy to run and profitable. The business has been open since 1960. This...
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$150,000
Carpet, Tile, Upholstery Cleaning
Riverside County, CA
Overview: Turnkey carpet, tile, and upholstery cleaning business with 4+ years of established operations and consistent weekly revenue. The company currently generates $3,000–$5,000 per week with...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Lodi Pool Service Route for Sale
San Joaquin County, CA
Excellent starter route. Easy pools, overall fast pools to keep maintained. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office....
$31,200
Cash Flow: $38,000
Established Togo's Sandwich Franchise Opportunity
Orange County, CA
End-cap Togo’s restaurant available in a well-positioned shopping center, surrounded by a strong customer base in a high-value neighborhood. Togo’s is a trusted regional sandwich brand with more than...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $149,183
Fully Equipped Auto Repair Shop with Strong Earnings | Sacramento Area
Sacramento, CA
This well-established automotive repair shop is fully equipped to handle a wide range of vehicle repair and maintenance needs. The facility is outfitted with the tools, equipment, and expertise to...
$1,690,000
Cash Flow: $661,314
FranchiseMosquito Squad
Available in California
Are you searching for a business opportunity that has recurring revenue, lifestyle flexibility, and large protected territories? Mosquito Squad may be your perfect match with these benefits and more, including no royalty fees for the first 12 months!
$50,000
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.
