Lake Hughes, CA
Armrest cushion manufacturing business Brand, for auto and home/office uses, with thousands of positive reviews on ecommerce websites. Great opportunity for an individual or family to operate a...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Armrest cushion business and assets
$30,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Turnkey Business Opportunity
West Covina, CA
Established restaurant business located in West Covina, California, offering an immediate turnkey opportunity in a prime high-traffic location with excellent visibility. This fully operational...
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$200,000
Cash Flow: $4,000
Established Pet Grooming & Supply Business For Sale in Prime Location
Los Angeles, CA
Serving the community for over 20 years, Biju Pet Spa is a well-established pet grooming & supply store with a loyal clientele base and great street exposure & signage. Don't miss the opportunity to...
$140,000
Ice Cream Shop for Sale
Fremont, CA
Cauldron Ice Cream Franchise for Sale – Turnkey Opportunity in Prime Location Step into a well-established Cauldron Ice Cream franchise — a brand known for its signature puffle cones, artisan ice...
$160,000
Telecommunications networking
California
Established in 2006. Covers San Diego County and Southern California. Can install all sorts of low voltage systems. Including but not limited to installing, maintaining, and upgrading Data Wiring...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $162,780
Largest provider of Freediving, Underwater Hunting & Scuba in US
Orange County, CA
This company is the largest provider of freediving and underwater hunting equipment in the United States. It operates multiple retail locations along the California coast and serves as a premier...
$8,444,430
Cash Flow: $1,676,845
Chocolate Dessert Shop
Sacramento, CA
Beloved, high-end chocolate boutique specializing in handcrafted gourmet chocolates, artisanal desserts, and custom gift collections. Located in a prime retail mall the business has built a loyal...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
Established Day Spa for sale!
Sacramento, CA
Established Day Spa for Sale - Sacramento, CA This thriving day spa presents an exceptional opportunity in Sacramento's growing beauty and wellness market. Established in 2021, the business has...
$150,000
$260K Owner Earnings – Multi-Unit Franchise Resale, Low Overhead,
Orange County, CA
Thriving multi-unit franchise resale with two established locations in prime Orange County markets. Combined annual revenue exceeds $1.28 million with owner earnings of approximately $260K. Both...
$590,000
Cash Flow: $260,000
Thriving Floral Business with proven revenue and expansion potential
Los Angeles, CA
Ready-to-Own, Modern Flower Shop on Prime Ventura Blvd – Turnkey & Fully Equipped! Step into a thriving, beautifully remodeled flower shop perfectly positioned for long-term success. Featuring...
$182,600
FranchisePirtek USA
Available in California
PIRTEK is a trusted B2B and mobile hydraulic hose repair franchise with clients across several essential industries.
$100,000
See More FranchisesMedicare approved IV Therapy with NPI
Los Angeles, CA
"Medicare-Certified Infusion Therapy for Sale with NPI and Medicare number! We are pleased to present a unique opportunity to acquire a IV Therapy license, accredited by the Accreditation Commission...
$49,999
Hospice Agency for Sale in Reseda! Passed 36 mos. Fully transferable!
Reseda, CA
For sale is a Hospice Agency located in the neighborhood of Reseda, Los Angeles County. - It is Health Department licensed (CDPH License). Initially licensed in 2021. - The provider number (PTAN) is...
$399,000
Elegant MedSpa in Alamo
$120,000
Alamo, CA
Established Restaurant – Strong Net, Not Chef-Dependent
Fremont, CA
? Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Fremont, CA (Main Road Location) ? A rare opportunity to take over a fully equipped, profitable restaurant located on a busy main road in Fremont with excellent...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Pasadena Self & Full Service Laundromat
Pasadena, CA
Established Pasadena Self & Full Service Laundromat - Prime Investment Opportunity This well-positioned laundromat in Pasadena, CA offers an exceptional investment opportunity with modern equipment...
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$689,000
Cash Flow: $137,184
Christina CBB, CBI, M&A Master Lazuric
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Serving Orange County, CA
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Established Tam's Burger with 25+ Years of Proven Success!
Los Angeles, CA
Incredible opportunity to own a well-established fast-food restaurant serving the community for over 25 years! Located in a high-traffic area with excellent visibility and easy access, this turnkey...
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$200,000
Profitable Gymnastics Business with Long History & Great Reputation
San Diego County, CA
New Owners will step into a business with outstanding customer service & a strong long-time reputation. Current programs include Recreational Gymnastics, Competitive Gymnastics, Private Lessons and...
$390,000
Cash Flow: $121,000
Turnkey Body, Paint, Mechanical and Customization
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
El Monte, CA
Turnkey Auto Body Shop with Prime Freeway Access – San Gabriel Valley Established auto body shop with over 20 years of operational history is now available for purchase. Strategically located in the...
3
$749,000
Turnkey Melrose Cafe – Trendy Matcha & Coffee Concept
Los Angeles, CA
This turnkey matcha and coffee cafe on Melrose Avenue offers a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, stylish, and modern wellness-focused concept in one of Los Angeles’ busiest and trendiest...
5
$195,000
Turn-Key Premier Indoor Golf Facility in the East Bay
Contra Costa County, CA
TURN-KEY PREMIER INDOOR GOLF FACILITY IN THE EAST BAY Established in 2021, this fully operational indoor golf facility represents an exceptional opportunity in Contra Costa County's thriving golf...
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$325,000
FranchiseCheckers & Rally’s Restaurants
Available in California
Checkers & Rally’s is an award-winning hamburger QSR brand, known for its World Famous fries and the innovator of the double drive thru. Checkers & Rally’s takes a practical approach that drives profitability, which is a recipe for financial success.
$350,000
See More FranchisesThriving Tire & Auto Franchise System – 5 Stores, $799K+ EBITDA
Fresno County, CA
Thriving, multi-location tire and auto service franchise system with a proven track record and strong operational foundation. Established in 2001, the brand operates 5 stores - 3 corporate-owned and 2...
$4,500,000
EBITDA: $799,794
Large Turnkey Preschool For Sale w/Property in Tulare County, CA
Tulare County, CA
- License Capacity: over 130 students, ages 2 ½ - 6 years (preschool and kindergarten) - Well-run, turnkey operation - Seller has owned and operated since school’s inception 43 years ago; Seller is...
$550,000
Established Charcuterie and Catering Business
$175,000
Kern County, CA
Beautiful Salon/Spa for sale
Sacramento, CA
Exceptional salon and spa opportunity in Sacramento's thriving beauty market, presenting an ideal foundation for medical aesthetics expansion. This turnkey operation generates $264,000 in annual...
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$150,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
Five Guys - 9 Units with territory rights
Pleasant Hill, CA
Five Guys, 9 Units located in California. Purchase price includes territory rights, along with the ability to either include or exclude a newly opened 10th location. The first Five Guys restaurant...
$5,900,000
Cash Flow: $1,119,039
Turnkey Flower Shop For Sale
Walnut, CA
A well-loved community floral shop, serving the area since 2005. Known for quality, creativity, and personalized service, this business offers custom floral arrangements, plants, and gifts for all...
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$85,000
Successful and Established Poke Restaurant
Rocklin, CA
We are a Veteran owned semi-to-fast casual restaurant serving fresh "poke style" entrees over your choice of warm rice or mixed greens paired with a variety of customized toppings and house made...
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$199,990
Superfood Snack Business $675k TTM (40% GM) Servicing Top Tech Offices
San Francisco, CA
Profitable eCommerce business with $675,000 in TTM revenue and $21,670 in TTM profit selling superfood granola leading the category in food service with its delicious products, innovative nutrition...
$750,000
EBITDA: $70,000
Krispy Krunchy Chicken (Prime Location)
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,...
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
FranchiseZ PLUMBERZ
Available Nationwide
Full-Service Plumbing, Sewer, and Drain Company
$40,000
See More FranchisesClubhouse 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...
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$425,000
Cash Flow: $319,270
Premium Catering & Grazing Board Business
$170,000
Orange County, CA
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...
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$88,000
Cash Flow: $75,243
FranchiseMosquito Authority
Available in California
This Recurring Revenue Business Opportunity Offers Multiple Lifestyle Options
$35,000
See More FranchisesTattoo 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
$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
Don Gunter
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
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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...
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$250,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location
$200,000
Orange County, CA
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...
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$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
FranchiseDoor Renew
Available in California
Door Renew focuses on refinishing wood and fiberglass doors, Front Entry doors, side doors and Interior doors for homes an businesses. Door Renew provides a professional restoration alternative to replacement.
$150,000
See More FranchisesMirage 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....
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$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
Civil/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...
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$60,000
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....
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$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
FranchiseBuona Restaurants
Available in California
Since 1981, Buona Restaurants has been a Chicago Icon with 26 company-owned locations in the Greater Chicagoland Area. Our menu is anchored by our award-winning Italian Roast Beef Sandwich and other diverse menu offerings like Chicago-style hotdogs, burgers, all-natural chicken, hand-tossed salads, pasta, and a full off-premises catering menu. In 2018, Buona Restaurants partnered with another iconic Chicago brand: The Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop, and now offers the chance to franchise the duo. Be the first to take a legendary Chicago brand to your market!
$300,000
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.
