Solvang, CA
Established in 2019, Mission Pilates is a highly successful and award-winning boutique fitness brand, proudly voted Best in the Valley in all fitness categories for four consecutive years. This...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Mission Pilates for sale
6
$425,000
Thousand Oaks Profitable Italian Restaurant For Sale
Thousand Oaks, CA
Premises: Approx. 2000' + patio Monthly Rent: $6900 per mo. All In plus utilities Parking: Shopping Center Lease Term: 4 plus 5 yr. option Gross Sales $588,000 per yr. Net Profit $75,000 per yr....
$125,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Profitable restaurant business for sale
Gardena, CA
Borjstar is a unique Middle Eastern fast-food restaurant designed with scalability and franchising in mind. The concept, branding, menu structure, and operational systems have been developed to...
3
$1,200,000
Event Rental Company
Santa Ana, CA
Looking to break into one of Orange County’s most lucrative business opportunities? Look no further. The event rental industry continues to experience strong demand across weddings, corporate events,...
6
$250,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
South Coast Plaza OC Area High-End European Home Furnishing Showroom
Irvine, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully built-out, designer home furnishings showroom representing a premier European-inspired luxury lifestyle brand. The approximately 10,000 square foot showroom...
2
$850,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
$3,382,000 TTM Revenue: Open and Operating Service Franchise Resale
Hayward, CA
We are a leading home services business serving the Hayward market, operating within the recession-resistant property insurance ecosystem. The business combines national insurance program volume with...
$1,598,000
Cash Flow: $355,000
Elder Care Facility for Sale - West Hills, Los Angeles County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
Residential Care / Elder Care Facility For Sale – West Hills, Los Angeles County Excellent opportunity to acquire a spacious residential property well-suited for an elder care or assisted living...
$1,149,999
Turnkey Pizza Restaurant with Beer & Wine – Popular Foothill Community
El Dorado County, CA
Established Pizza Restaurant with Beer & Wine License - Northern California Foothills This turnkey pizza restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in a vibrant El Dorado County foothill...
$195,000
76 Gas Station + Franchise Food Mart Franchise + Car Wash + Property
Apple Valley, CA
Investment Highlights Modern Construction – Built 2018 Large 5,182 SF Building 49,083 SF Lot Major Brand Fuel Station – 76 Franchiser Food Mart Franchise Convenience Store Car Wash Revenue Center...
$9,500,000
High Margin Algo Trading IP Business
Los Angeles, CA
This is an asset-light, high-margin business that develops and licenses ready-to-run automated trading strategies to professional investors. The offering includes a deep library of systematic...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $220,000
Franchisei9 Sports
Available in California
i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise opportunity, designed to be as fulfilling as it is impactful. We put fun, inclusion, and safety at the heart of everything we do - creating a model that truly resonates with today’s families and gives kids what they need most from sports.
$35,000
High-Potential Consistent-Performing Farmer’s Book
Chino, CA
This 20-year-established Farmer’s agency boasts a diverse, 100% owner-operated book of business. With a history of smooth integration and high client loyalty, it provides a reliable, plug-and-play...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $172,332
Highly Rated Pet Grooming Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established dog grooming business in Southern California has been successfully operating under the current ownership for over 10 years. Located in a high-traffic area, the business benefits...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
e-commerce bus for sale Truck modifications - Lift kit, Wheel spacers
$239,000
Azusa, CA
Established Thai Restaurant For Sale - Over 25 Years In Redlands
Redlands, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a staple of the Redlands dining scene. This Thai Restaurant has been family-owned and operated for over 25 years at this location. They have built a strong, loyal...
6
$120,000
Baskin Robbins, Updated, Fresh, Absentee Owner
Orange County, CA
Long Established Baskin Robbins franchise store located in South Orange County. Complete remodel and updated in 2025. Long lease and fresh franchise agreement. This store is turnkey and employee-run....
$349,000
Cash Flow: $30,000
Matt Coletta, LCBB, LCBI, M&AMI
M&A Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and Lower Middle Market M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions with multiple offices throughout California, Nevada and Texas. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses and related real estate in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Health Care, Medical Practices, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal-makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries designation issued by the International Business Broker Association, the M&A Master Intermediary designation issued by M&A Source, and the Certified Business Brokers designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time-consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands-on” approach by the Advisor and expertise in various fields including exit planning, analyzing financial statements, valuation, managing due diligence, negotiations, financing, sale or lease of real estate and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions.
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Dry Cleaners South Bay Est 20 yrs Owner Retiring
Los Angeles County, CA
Established in 2006, this well-regarded dry cleaning business is located in a highly desirable community and is known for delivering high-quality dry cleaning and alteration services with prompt,...
$240,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Profitable Manufacturing Business / Multiple Customer Sectors
California
This established manufacturing company represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in the agricultural and industrial equipment sector. With over 20 years of continuous operations, the business has...
6
$2,000,000
Cash Flow: $226,796
Centrally Located Boba Franchise For Sale
Visalia, CA
Well established Boba Shop for sale. Deep-rooted throughout facets of the community. With limitless expansion possibilities through catering and other community events. Experienced and highly...
$375,000
Profitable Convenient Market Available Premium Location
Richmond, CA
$750k Yearly In Revenue + 5% Growth PROFITABLE CONVENIENCE STORE - PRIME LOCATION Established convenience store operating since 1982, strategically positioned adjacent to Richmond High School in...
6
$499,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Established Membership Based Eyelash Franchise
Upland, CA
Join the Category Creator & Leader in A Booming Industry. Eyelash extensions are blowing up in popularity, & make up a $1.4 Billion market share in the beauty space*. This brand provides quality &...
5
$50,000
FranchiseMy Salon Suite
Available Nationwide
My Salon Suite offers a revolutionary business model that combines the stability of real estate with the profitability of the beauty industry. Our semi-absentee ownership model includes no on-site employees or inventory to manage so you can grow your portfolio without being tied down by day-to-day operations.
$500,000
Retail Business - Healing Stones & Crystal Jewelry Store
San Francisco, CA
This well-established crystal and jewelry store offers a curated selection of natural crystal stones, and gemstone jewelry, Turkish lamps and other accessories. The business is known for its strong...
6
$23,500
MBZ Auto Repair Est 22 Years 5 Star Reviews
Orange County, CA
A well-established Mercedes-Benz repair shop, proudly serving the community for more than twenty-one years, is now available for sale as the owner prepares to retire. Known for its outstanding service...
2
$750,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
Leading Business Brokerage Franchise
$99,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Lucrative & Busy Dry Cleaners
Roseville, CA
ESTABLISHED DRY CLEANING OPERATION - ROSEVILLE, CA SELLER VERY MOTIVATED!!!! This well-established dry cleaning business represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Roseville's competitive...
$185,000
Successful Wine Importer, Wholesaler, Distributor and DTC business
Oceanside, CA
PROFITABLE WINE IMPORTER & DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS Turnkey wine importing, wholesale, and distribution operation with direct-to-consumer sales located in Oceanside, CA. This established business...
5
$2,500,000
Cocktail bar/food since 1932
Los Angeles County, CA
For the first time in decades, this 93-year-old landmark cocktail bar and restaurant is available for acquisition. Known for its rich history, strong reputation, and loyal customer base, the business...
$385,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Established Heating & Cooling Business – Consistent Cash Flow
Pleasanton, CA
Finest Heating & Air is a reputable, locally trusted HVAC company specializing in residential and light commercial heating, cooling, and indoor air quality services. With a strong commitment to...
3
$800,000
Cash Flow: $500,000
Broasted Chicken- TAKE OUT ONLY!! High NET !!!
Los Angeles County, CA
Looking for a proven winner? This well-established fried broasted chicken takeout-only restaurant is a local favorite with a 4.5-star Yelp rating and nonstop demand. Gross Sale ~$19,000/month (per...
$129,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Technology Retail/Repair Business in Coastal Northern California
California
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: An independently owned and well-established technology retail/repair and services business in a highly desirable coastal Northern...
$785,000
Cash Flow: $269,163
High Revenue Firearms Business: B&M, Ecommerce + Warehouse
San Diego County, CA
Full Details and financials available with executed NDA. Serious interest only please. If you’re only interested in a low offer strictly based of EBITA, this is not the deal for you. Well-Established...
$2,500,000
FranchiseSharkeys Cuts for Kids
Available Nationwide
Keep Your Job & Own This Franchise - Laptop Operated & Fully Passive
$119,995
Seafood Restaurant - High Volume, Help Run
Orange County, CA
Profitable Seafood Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location in Affluent Orange County A rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing seafood restaurant in a prime, upscale area of Orange County. This...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Alkaline Water And Herbal Shop - Moving Out State
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established alkaline water and herbal natural remedies business has been serving a loyal customer base for 13 years. The owner is relocating out of state, creating a fantastic opportunity...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $88,000
Very Profitable window and blind washing business
$200,000
Antelope, CA
Chemical Company with a Huge Profit Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
A family-run chemical business established in 1965, it manufactures and sells premium quality cleaning chemicals for the food, transportation, and janitorial industries. For sixty (60) years, the...
$3,250,000
Cash Flow: $380,000
Very Profitable Mature Logistics Trucking Company For Sale in Carson
Gardena, CA
NOTE FOR BUYERS: THIS BUSINESS HAS SEEN AN INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF INTEREST. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR INTEREST, EXPERIENCE, AND SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE SELLER TO...
5
$999,999
Cash Flow: $400,000
FranchiseLapels Dry Cleaning
Available Nationwide
The Future of Dry Cleaning!
$125,000
The UPS Store Franchise near Monterey County California
California
SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase a successful The UPS Store franchise near Monterey County California. The 2025 revenues exceeded $982,000 and the owner benefit was over $312,000....
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $312,113
Instagram-Famous Coffee/Tea Shop & Patisserie – Prime Orange County
Orange County, CA
Turnkey Investment Opportunity: Highly Profitable, "Instagram-Famous" Boutique Café & Patisserie The Opportunity An incredible opportunity to acquire a thriving, fully-operational boutique café and...
2
$340,000
Well established Beer & Wine Market, Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-standing beer and wine market with real estate, successfully serving the community for over 40 years. The business generates approximately $85,000 in monthly...
$1,950,000
EBITDA: $220,000
Established Farmers Insurance Agency Available
Brea, CA
Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale in Orange County This owner-operated Farmers Insurance agency in Brea, California presents a unique opportunity for a licensed insurance professional...
$50,000
Round Table Pizza - CA
Ventura County, CA
Can be debranded. Liquid assets must show $500k net worth; 200k liquid for each partner involved in the purchase....
$75,000
Cash Flow: $33,270
Gary Walswick
KW COMMERCIAL
Serving Orange County, CA
KW COMMERCIAL is a Division of Keller Williams International, the recognized leader in the Real Estate Estate Industry, with almost 180,000 Agents around the world. The Commercial Division is a network of over 2,000 Commercial Real Estate Professionals, strategically placed in key Market Centers around the country. Capitalizing on it's " Local Touch & Global Reach", KW COMMERCIAL delivers a full spectrum of CRE Services, driven by the Client's needs and the highest level of market exposure.
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Salon and Barber, Excellent Opportunity
Orange, CA
Family salon and barber that has been serving people of all ages with cuts, color, blowouts, Brazilian, grey blending, and barbering services. Salon has full marketing effort in place with google ads,...
6
$19,500
Iconic Fatburger Franchise With Buffalo Café in Prime Tourist Hub
Los Angeles County, CA
Excellent Opportunity for an Owner-Operator to Enhance and Grow Sales This long-established Southern California hamburger chain offers freshly prepared burgers in multiple sizes along with rich,...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $67,996
Rare Opportunity: 14-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring
$350,000
Ontario, CA
Spot Repair Services
Santa Clara County, CA
The company provides expert, budget-friendly, time-efficient repair services to hotels, apartments, and residences in Silicon Valley for various surfaces including floors, countertops, vanities,...
$340,000
Cash Flow: $126,368
Mission's Tortilla Route, Lakewood, CA
Lakewood, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Lakewood, Cerritos, California region for $79,000! Currently generating $409,767 in yearly sales and nets $59,612. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$79,000
Cash Flow: $59,612
FranchiseMaidPro
Available Nationwide
Average Gross Sales of $461,941!* Award-winning MaidPro is America’s most loved home cleaning franchise. Trusted for over 30 years by families and businesses alike.
$45,000
Allstate Agency Books of Business - up to $13M Premium Book Available
Orange County, CA
Opportunity to step into and operate an established Allstate insurance agency with options of for books ranging from $2 to up to approximately $13 million in premium volume. As a business broker who...
$999,999
Sports Gym Female Only
San Rafael, CA
This well-established fitness franchise represents more than 20 years of continuous franchise operation and over 30 years of recognition within the local community, supported by a brand presence...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $14,482
Established Restaurant in High Traffic Location in Northern CA
Sonoma County, CA
High volume established restaurant with ABC Type 41 License. Prime tourist and local destination in thriving location near US-101. Top line revenue consistently > $1mm. Full-service breakfast, lunch...
$300,000
Premium Children’s Sleepwear & Essentials Brand
Los Angeles County, CA
Established premium children’s apparel brand specializing in high-quality sleepwear and everyday essentials available for acquisition. Founded in 2017, the Company operates primarily as a...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $40,565
IAQ Consultants: IAQ Testing, Mitigation, Building Design/Operation
San Francisco, CA
This long-established IAQ consulting firm has built over four decades of expertise assessing/testing air quality in buildings. With proprietary research, inspection/testing protocols, and data...
$750,000
Established Restaurant, $3.3+ Million Sales, $460,000 Profit
Contra Costa County, CA
Established Restaurant, $3.3+ Million Sales, $460,000 Profit, SBA Pre-Approved Loan RRC#5223 Asking Price: $895,000 Location: Contra Costa County Annual Revenue:$3,356,571 Annual Cash Flow: $460,000...
$895,000
Highly Visible Remodeled Restaurant/Bar in Downtown Walnut Creek
Contra Costa County, CA
Highly Visible Remodeled Restaurant/Bar in Downtown Walnut Creek with Lots of Upside RRC#5216 Asking Price: Offered at $335,000 Location: Contra Costa County Annual Revenue: $941,388 Annual Cash Flow:...
$335,000
Restaurant Turn-Key Highly Saught After - Great Location by Studios
Burbank, CA
The Girl & The Chicken is a well-established, fast-casual restaurant offering a unique California-fusion concept that blends Mediterranean and South American flavors. The brand is known for its fresh,...
4
$375,000
Well-Established Hobby & Gaming Store for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
This well-established specialty retail business offers a diverse mix of comics, collectible card games, tabletop gaming products, toys, models, and pop-culture merchandise. In addition to its broad...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $96,298
FranchiseMr. Handyman
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Home Repairs/Handyman Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $763K average gross sales for single-unit operators!*
$50,000
Buy 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.
