Pittsburg, CA
Established Krispy Krunchy Chicken franchise in prime Pittsburg, CA location, successfully operating since 2020. This well-positioned restaurant specializes in fresh HALAL Cajun fried chicken,...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Krispy Krunchy Chicken (Prime Location)
6
$299,000
Tow Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Tow company for sale which includes one flatbed truck and one wrecker....
2
$149,955
Clubhouse Liquor & Deli - For Sale!
Palm Desert, CA
Wilson Meade Commercial is pleased to offer the Clubhouse Liquor & Deli business for sale! The business is located on the signalized corner of Highway 111 and San Pablo – one of the most visible...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $117,316
Established Foreign Auto Repair Shop - 60 Years of Proven Success!
San Mateo, CA
Highly respected family-owned foreign car repair business operating continuously since 1966 at the same prime, high-visibility location in San Mateo. The shop has built a stellar reputation for...
3
$425,000
Cash Flow: $319,270
Excellent Opportunity in the Personal Care and Beauty Industry
San Diego County, CA
- Semi Absentee Passive Business Model, 5-10 hours per week. - You can effectively manage the business and spend your time developing other interests. - No employees. - Business to Business Model. -...
$690,000
Signs, Graphics and Print Center, Top Rated Franchise
San Bernardino County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a solid performing large format signs, graphics and print center in Southern California. The location, just east of LA, opened in 2019. It has had consistent...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $106,197
Photography Studio w/ Strong ROI – Loyal Client Base & Seasonal Events
Redding, CA
Essence Photography has been the highest-volume studio in Shasta County for over 16 years, serving more than 5,000 loyal clients. We are the only full-service indoor studio of this caliber in the...
5
$88,000
Cash Flow: $75,243
Tattoo shop for sale
Los Angeles, CA
Tattoo Studio – Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles Profitable, fully licensed tattoo studio with strong reputation. Prime Sunset Blvd location 8 established artists Modern, fully equipped space Loyal client...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Branded Gas Station with Permits Ready for C-Store Expansion!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Eagle Rock, CA
Do Not Visit Site Until You Speak With Broker. Please No Speaking with Employees/Ownership & Do Not Loiter on Property. Exclusively Listed and Presented By: The Gas Broker™. More Gas Stations For Sale...
$4,995,000
Turnkey IVF practice
Torrance, CA
IVF practice with fully accredited IVF laboratory by JCAHO and AAAHC certified surgery center established in 2006. Full range of services provided. Average volume of 130 IVF cycles per year. Physician...
$1,800,000
EBITDA: $300,000
FranchiseDryer Vent Wizard
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 Franchises$2.5m Revenue Used Copier Wholesale Distributor - For Sale in CA
Sacramento County, CA
$2.5 million used copier wholesale distributor. This distributor, primarily sells Konica-Minolta and Ricoh, is very profitable with EBIT and EBITDA returns ranging from 11% to 15% in each of last four...
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$1,850,000
EBITDA: $375,000
Thriving Amazon Business doing 6k/month in the Tools Category
Los Angeles, CA
Own a thriving Amazon business consistently generating over $7,000 month to month in revenue. If you're seeking a business that offers consistent and substantial returns without demanding excessive...
$65,000
Well Established-Profitable-High End-Retail Spirits Business
$889,000
San Francisco, CA
Established Agency Located in Highly Desired San Diego County, CA
San Diego County, CA
Established Agency Located in Highly Desired San Diego County, CA Are you looking for a turn-key business opportunity with excellent growth potential, located in the highly desired state of...
$425,000
“High-Growth Franchise Opportunity – Established Pizzeria with Seller
Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire an established Big Mama’s & Papa’s Pizzeria franchise located in the heart of Granada Hills’ Old Granada Village Business District. This well-recognized neighborhood...
6
$250,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Edward L. Fixen, Certified Business Broker
BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Since 2006 BusinessQuest has specialized in representing sellers of privately-held, small and medium sized businesses with annual sales ranging from $500,000 up to $20 million. BusinessQuest is a full service business appraisal and business brokerage firm. Over the years we have sold close to 200 businesses and valued another 300 businesses in the manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, business services, personal services, retail, food service, healthcare, transportation & logistics industries and many others. We have two offices located in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire to serve all of Southern California. Our staff consist of three (3) Certified Business Brokers, two (2) other experienced business brokers, one Certified Business Appraiser and one Certified Valuation Analyst. In addition to our business brokerage and M&A advisory expertise, we specialize in preparing business valuations and certified appraisals ranging from less costly opinion of value reports to comprehensive certified appraisals meeting the professional standards of the National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA).
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Unique Microbrewery With Expansion Potential
Montclair, CA
Microbrewery with 5 BBL system, tasting room with 16 taps, 2 walk-in coolers. There is also a warehouse storage space directly off of the brewing area. Great for start-up business or home brewers...
6
$150,000
BOBA Coffee & Tea//Chinese Bakery// Coffee Shop with CA Lottery!
Rosemead, CA
SDE: YTD-September 2025 - $69,944 AND WILL INCREASE AFTER OCT, NOV, DEC. SF: 851sf Base rent: $2,497 NET: $790 Total rent: $3,227; annual increases are 2.5% Utilities: $961 California lottery sales...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $69,944
Mirage salon where beauty meets illusion
Simi Valley, CA
Mirage Salon - Established Aveda Concept Salon for Sale This well-established hair salon presents a unique opportunity to acquire a respected beauty business in Simi Valley's busy commercial center....
3
$29,500
Centrally Located Kitchen Opportunity
San Diego, CA
This business presents a strategic acquisition opportunity for a buyer seeking immediate operational continuity with the flexibility to expand or rebrand. The 1,200 square foot retail and production...
$49,000
Thriving $12M Premium Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale — Redding, CA
Redding, CA
Stand-Alone Building with Lease or Purchase Option! Looking for a business opportunity that combines proven profitability, brand power, and outstanding growth potential? This is it. This $12,000,000...
$2,520,000
FranchisePapa Murphy's
Available in California
We are the largest Take 'N' Bake Pizza franchise, offering simple operations and award winning pizza!
$125,000
See More FranchisesCivil/structural Engineering Firm For Sale
Riverside County, CA
Established and highly active structural engineering firm specializing in residential and light commercial projects across multiple states. The company also provides solar design, permitting, and...
$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $650,000
Zen’s Tea House Norwalk Cafe established 2019
Norwalk, CA
Zen’s Tea House, a well-known name in the Southern California tea industry, is offering its Norwalk location for acquisition. This thriving Cafe / Retail space is an ideal opportunity for...
5
$60,000
Popular Quick-Service Restaurant Near USC Campus
$180,000
Los Angeles, CA
Bar - Type 48
Oakland, CA
Established Bar business in nice neighborhood of Oakland. Great location, Condition and opportunity....
$198,000
Softserve Ice Cream and Taiyaki-High Traffic, Loyal Customer,-PENDING
Sacramento, CA
ESTABLISHED SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM AND TAIYAKI SHOP - NATOMAS, CA Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving soft serve ice cream and taiyaki franchise in one of Natomas's busiest plazas. This established...
2
$160,000
Jimmy Johns
Delano, CA
Established Jimmy John's franchise opportunity in Delano, CA featuring a prime retail corridor location with excellent visibility and strong daytime traffic from nearby schools and business centers....
6
$249,000
SBA Pre-Approved Full Service - Custom Industrial Packaging
Orange, CA
Established packaging and fulfillment company with decades of experience serving industrial and manufacturing clients is now available for acquisition. The business specializes in turnkey contract...
$2,200,000
Cash Flow: $397,882
Welding Business in LA County
South Gate, CA
This well-established Southern California structural steel and commercial construction business presents a unique opportunity for an owner/operator to step into a turnkey operation with a skilled,...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $151,245
VERY Profitable Fitness Studio
Los Angeles, CA
Established fitness studio in prime Los Angeles location with exceptional profitability. Operating successfully since 2018, this 1,700 square foot facility generates $480,000 in annual revenue with...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Amazon Delivery Service Business For Sale in Bay Area!
San Jose, CA
**MUST BE APPROVED AS BY AMAZON AS A DELIVERY SERVICE PARTNER (DSP)***Great opportunity to own an Amazon Logistics Company! Contract with Amazon on Bay Area deliveries. No advertising, no lease and...
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $426,000
FranchiseChurch's Texas Chicken
Available in California
QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
$500,000
See More FranchisesTurnkey Body Composition & Metabolic Wellness Studio – Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert, CA
Own a fully equipped, established body composition and wellness studio in the heart of Palm Desert. This turnkey business is ready for a new owner to walk in and continue operations immediately....
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$100,000
Cash Flow: $31,000
Recession-Proof Auto Care Franchise – $1M Revenue, Turnkey
Palmdale, CA
Rare opportunity to own a nationally recognized automotive repair and transmission care franchise with outstanding profitability and a loyal customer base across the Antelope Valley. With strong cash...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $289,686
Tremendous Location Coffee Shop
$150,000
Alameda, CA
Prime Pizza Franchise Location – $75K SDE
Sutter Creek, CA
Turnkey opportunity to own a freshly remodeled pizza franchise location in California's beautiful Gold Country region. Completely renovated in early 2025 with state-of-the-art equipment and modern...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $75,041
Thriving Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Business for Sale
Stanislaus County, CA
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and reputable Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning company with a loyal customer base and a proven track record of...
$1,300,000
Cash Flow: $386,000
FranchisePigtails & Crewcuts
Available in California
Pigtails & Crewcuts is a national children’s hair salon with over 80 locations in 25 states. Our mission at the salon level is to create a fun and memorable haircutting experience for children and their families. The hair industry is a $64 billion industry with the children’s segment to be over $7 billion; therefore, this recession-resistant industry will continue to grow.
$150,000
See More FranchisesTurn-Key Film Location & Event Venue | Equipment Rental | 10k Sq Ft.
Los Angeles, CA
This fully operational 10,000 sq. ft. multi-studio venue combines a unique 1924 warehouse aesthetic with a ready-to-go business renting out space and in-house equipment for film, photography, music...
6
$385,000
Mountain Splender Awaits Sporting Goods Store and Rental Shop
California
Are you ready to take the helm of a thriving business and leave the daily grind behind? This is your chance! Discover a rare opportunity to own a well-established sporting goods store in a picturesque...
2
$1,350,000
Cash Flow: $383,506
Established Promotional Product Advertising Company
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey promotional product advertising company with a strong reputation and repeat client base. The business specializes in helping companies...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $194,159
Gym & fitness center
Beaumont, CA
Operating continuously since 1982, this high-end fitness center boasts a strong reputation, loyal clientele, and a prime, high traffic location. The facility is spotless, professional, and...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Turnkey Liquor Store in Prime Location – Profitable & Established
San Francisco, CA
A rare opportunity to own a well-established neighborhood market in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and walkable communities. Known for its convenience, friendly service, and loyal customer base,...
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$300,000
Gerald Bendix
gBx Brokerage
Serving Shasta County, CA
• Experience in the acquisition and sale of small and mid-sized firms. • Owned, operated, and grew a manufacturing company with $37MM annual wholesale and retail revenues and multi-million dollar Federal contracts. • Detailed, hands-on, day-to-day knowledge of the multitude of areas involved in running a small to moderate-sized company including: Leadership, Finance, Production, Marketing, Sales, Contracting, and Human Resources. California and Oregon Real Estate Broker Licenses. • Education: BA, Willamette University, Major: Economics; Masters in Science, The Sloan Program, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University. • Helping Business Owners Value and Sell Their Companies. • Assisting Business Purchasers Find the Right Company to Buy.
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Authentic Colombian Food Truck for Sale
Riverside, CA
This profitable Colombian food truck offers a unique opportunity to own a turnkey business in Riverside County. Known for its authentic Colombian flavors, this mobile kitchen has built a loyal...
$235,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Premier, High-end Fashion Design, Apparel Manufactory
Vernon, CA
Timeless couture, crafted for a lifetime. The brand is an LA-based atelier known for sophisticated skirt suits and luminous, red-carpet ready gowns that linger in the imagination long after a show...
$779,000
Cash Flow: $313,505
Well-known, brand-name guitar pedal company for sale.
$225,000
San Diego, CA
Highly Desirable Location Liquor Store for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
One of the highly rated store in the prime area with plenty of parking, foot traffic, making it a go-to destination for local residential & corporate customers looking for Craft Beer, Wine, Hard to...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $306,582
Top Ranking Weight Loss, Body Contouring and Aesthetics Med Spa
San Jose, CA
Established Weight Loss, Body Contouring and Aesthetics Med Spa Established in 1990 and owned since 2004, this highly regarded weight loss clinic and medical spa has become a trusted destination in...
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$590,000
Cash Flow: $365,000
FranchiseBuilding Kidz
Available in California
Building Kidz is one of the leaders in Preschool franchising today! Why? A lower investment, commitment to giving back to the communities it operates in, the highest EBITDA margins in the industry, and impacting children around the globe are just a few reasons.
$100,000
See More FranchisesProfitable Office Furniture Installation Company | 30+ Years
Sacramento County, CA
Step into ownership of a well-established and highly respected commercial furniture installation company with over 30 years of proven success. Specializing in end-to-end office transitions, this...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $96,500
Upscale Tanning & Wellness Studio for Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, upscale tanning and wellness salon with over two decades of service. Known for its impeccable standards, inviting atmosphere, and loyal client...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
Jewelry Store
Riverside, CA
Jewelry Store is a reputable and established retail jewelry business offering an elegant selection of fine jewelry, custom-designed pieces, and fashion accessories. Strategically located in a...
$382,000
Cash Flow: $122,000
GMP Supplement & OTC Manufacturer in CA – Huge Growth Potential
Placentia, CA
Privately held contract manufacturer specializing in dietary supplements and over-the-counter (OTC) drug products for both human and veterinary markets. Established in 1999 and based in Placentia,...
$4,000,000
Cash Flow: $569,594
Premier Custom Cabinet Business – Expandable & Profitable
Van Nuys, CA
This well-established manufacturer has been delivering high-quality custom wood cabinets, millwork, and finish carpentry for over two decades, serving both residential and commercial high-end...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
Profitable Functional Edibles Brand with IP + National Reach
Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a lean, high-margin gummy brand with nationwide reach and proprietary functional formulations. The brand offers 8 SKUs of hemp-derived and wellness-focused...
2
$315,000
Cash Flow: $170,000
Rare Adult Boutique, with no competitors for sale
Corona, CA
This boutique retail business combines stylish merchandise with a niche experience-driven model that keeps customers returning. Specializing in high-quality lingerie, tasteful adult novelties, and...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Established Commercial Construction Company
Carlsbad, CA
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, long-standing commercial construction company with a stellar reputation and decades of industry experience. Specializing in...
$2,200,000
EBITDA: $803,000
Successful turn-key retail nursery with land in Oakland Hills
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oakland, CA
After many successful years, we are offering Yarrow Nursery for sale as we prepare to relocate overseas. We have had a wonderful journey thanks to the supportive Montclair neighborhood and our sweet...
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$2,499,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
FranchiseSuperior Fence & Rail
Available in California
The first and leading fence franchise
$200,000
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.
