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...
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
Los 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
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 Nationwide
Recession resistant for 30 yrs! A supermarket for dogs & cats. Low Royalty 2%-3%. $2.7M Average Unit Volume*.Passive or Semi-passive ok. 70% households own at least 1 pet
$300,000
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
$975,000
Santa Cruz County, 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...
$475,000
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
Ken Davis
Champion properties/Div of Fortunes Unlimited
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
long established business brokerage. serving riverside county calif.
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
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
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 FranchisesSan 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
$5,054,000
Carmel, 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
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
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
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 FranchisesRiverside 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
$200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
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...
$160,000
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
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 FranchisesSacramento 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
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...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $45,000
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
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
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
Tony Cordi
Pacific Edge Partners
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Pacific Edge Partners was formed in 2024 by Tony Cordi and Camille Camper, both industry leaders in the food & beverage industry. The company provides a wide range of services to support buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords. Our clients range from national credit tenants to sole proprietors across a number of industries.
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
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
$25,000
Walnut Creek, CA
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...
$2,000,000
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,...
$149,000
Available in California
Join one of the fastest-growing, most simple-to-run healthy fast-casual restaurant!
$200,000
See More FranchisesOntario, 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
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....
$200,000
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...
$700,000
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...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $750,000
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
Palmdale, CA
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$6,800
Cash Flow: $95,000
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: $570,187
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
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
Available Nationwide
With more than 45 years of experience and hundreds of locations nationwide, Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of personalized education for students in grades K–12. Franchisees benefit from a trusted brand, proven business model, and powerful technology platform that supports individualized learning in reading, math, writing, study skills, STEM, and test prep. Backed by a national support team and ongoing innovation, Sylvan franchise owners make a lasting impact while building a scalable, rewarding business in the booming education sector.
$75,000
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.