Ontario, CA
This well-established trade show booth fabrication and event setup company is strategically located in Ontario, California – a prime hub for West Coast logistics and major trade show destinations....
Businesses For Sale in California
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Profitable Trade Show Booth Fabrication Company – $3M+ Annual Revenue
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$800,000
San Francisco Downtown Dental Office
San Francisco, CA
Great location modern Dental office...
6
$395,000
Cash Flow: $480,000
Profitable Health Supplement Franchise
Orange County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, well-established CheongKwanJang franchise store, a globally recognized leader in premium Korean red ginseng and health supplements. Operating for...
2
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $426,000
Vibrant Cocktail Bar – Great Reputation – Absentee Owner!
Hayward, CA
Rare opportunity to own a profitable and well-loved cocktail bar in a high-traffic East Bay location. With strong brand recognition, loyal clientele, and streamlined operations, this bar is a turnkey...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $146,753
Thriving Franchise Sports Bar – $195k SDE & Brand New Equipment!
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-friendly bar and grill franchise in a truly desirable area of Rancho Cucamonga. With $1.8M in annual sales and a full liquor license, this...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $195,991
Profitable Spice Blending Biz with Equipment & Clients – Owner Ret.
Hollister, CA
Established Wholesale Spice Blending & Packaging Company – Turnkey Operation with Loyal Clients and Growth Potential Spices Unlimited Inc., located in Hollister, CA, is a long-standing wholesale...
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$249,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
Profitable Mexican Restaurant, Bar & Nightclub – Type 47 License
Santa Ana, CA
Listing on Temporary Hold This business listing is currently on hold and not accepting new inquiries. Please check back soon for updates....
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$599,000
Specialized Organic Meal Delivery Focused on Post-Birth Recovery
Marin County, CA
This enterprise has carved out a unique place in the maternal wellness space by offering organic, nutrition-packed meals specifically crafted for the postpartum phase. Established by a duo with...
$585,000
Cash Flow: $170,000
Commercial Construction Company with Explosive Growth
Shasta County, CA
Established in 1996, this well-respected commercial construction company has built a rock-solid reputation for quality, reliability, and professionalism across Northern California. With nearly three...
$1,795,000
Cash Flow: $313,027
Fully Operating Laundromat - Business Opportunity
Compton, CA
Fully operating large laundromat with 33 washers and 26 dryers (13 sets). Waterless water heaters. New card reading system with security wall and new coin change machine for coin operating options. 2...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
FranchiseHealthSource Chiropractic
Available in California
HealthSource Chiropractic: $363K Avg Gross Profit with Unmatched Care Nationwide!
$150,000
See More FranchisesFantastic Business Opportunity - Franchised Juice Bar
Sacramento County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established franchised juice bar in highly desirable Land Park Area, County of Sacramento. This location was opened in 2020 inside a brand new...
$259,000
Cash Flow: $81,258
Powder Coating Business
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a well-established and consistently profitable industrial powder coating and sandblasting company with over 25 years of operational history and a strong presence in Southern California. The...
Cash Flow: $320,000
Long Standing Auto Repair Shop
$195,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Canvas Manufacturing Business
Tehama County, CA
This well-established canvas manufacturing business has been serving the community for decades, offering a wide range of high-quality products and services. Specializing in manufacturing custom canvas...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $26,270
Teppan, Sushi, Cocktail Bar, Dinner Only, Short Hours, Single Shift!
Orange County, CA
Very Popular Sushi & Teppan Grill Restaurant with Full Cocktail License. Popular Trendy, Long Established in the Heart of South Orange County, Mission Viejo. Since 2005 This Happening Restaurant with...
$590,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
Matt Manavi, MBA, CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI
California Mergers and Acquisitions
Serving Orange County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is a world leader in the marketing and sale of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. Transworld offers professional services that brings buyers and sellers together whether you represent an acquisition minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company. We serve all business owners in Southern CA with offices in San Berbardino County, Orange County, and San Diego County.
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Mission Foods Route For Sale Santa Rosa CA $179,000
Santa Rosa, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Santa Rosa CA $179,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$179,000
Cash Flow: $123,469
Market Sushi Franchise In Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
Immediately to the right at the entrance of the Supermarket. Busy market with heavy foot traffic daily and excellent visibility. Business Highlights: *Gross Sales: $30,000/month *Net Income:...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $129,600
Established B2B Supply & Distribution Company – Profitable, Repeat Cli
Ventura County, CA
Profitable Wholesale Distributor – Ventura County Established B2B wholesale distributor serving the construction, manufacturing, and packaging industries for over 40 years. Specializes in fasteners,...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $295,000
Indio Spa & Boutique
Indio, CA
Beautiful Indio Spa & Boutique is a full-service spa located within Worldmark Resort a major resort property, with approximately 500 suites. This Spa offers a luxurious experience to its established...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $95,438
Dog Training and Boarding - Well established
El Cajon, CA
Specialized in Dog Training (90%) and Boarding. Established in 2015....
$450,000
Cash Flow: $230,000
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 FranchisesAamco Center with Assumable SBA loan
Orange County, CA
Established Location – in Los Angeles County Fully Equipped & Staffed – Turnkey operation Strong Gross Sales – Immediate cash flow SBA Loan Assumption – Only ~3% interest, low-down and monthly payment...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Electrical Contracting Business with Established Clientele CA
Arcadia, CA
This well-established electrical contracting business has been serving the community for many years with a strong reputation for quality and reliability. It comes fully equipped and ready for a new...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $44,125
Top 10 Crypto News Media Brand | Global Syndication | $6M Revenue
$16,000,000
California
Established Sonoma County Landscape Maintenance Business
Santa Rosa, CA
Established owner-operated landscape maintenance business serving the Sonoma County area with loyal, repeat clients and steady monthly income. The business generates approximately $7,000/month in...
$45,000
Cash Flow: $84,000
Manufacturers Representative, Cold Storage
El Dorado County, CA
The business owner had experience in the refrigeration and HVAC industries before starting work as an inside sales representative for cold storage manufacturing. After excelling in the role, the...
$675,000
Cash Flow: $212,026
Long Standing Auto Repair Shop in Great Location
Los Alamitos, CA
Great opportunity to purchase a long standing auto repair business in an excellent location. Located in the beautiful city of Los Alamitos, across from Los Alamitos Elementary, DT Automotive has been...
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$399,999
Cash Flow: $95,000
Established Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location, 10 Years+ Business
Arcadia, CA
This well-known Taiwanese restaurant is a rare opportunity in a high-traffic, prime location. With over a decade of strong performance, this restaurant has built a loyal customer base that appreciates...
5
$195,000
Turn-Key Restaurant for Sale in Prime Woodland Hills Location
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to own a profitable, fully equipped restaurant in the heart of Woodland Hills on busy Ventura Blvd. This 295 sq. ft. turn-key operation has been a neighborhood favorite for over 12...
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$130,000
Cash Flow: $48,000
Established Evening Wear and Fabrics Boutique
Glendale, CA
This business specializes in designing and selling elegant, custom-made evening dresses and high-quality fabrics. Key Highlights: • Consistent revenue from loyal clientele • Full infrastructure in...
$60,000
Car Wash- Full Service- Located in the heart of Fairifeld CA
Fairfield, CA
This is a Full Service Car Wash business located on a very busy street. It is the oldest car wash in Fairfield and the only hand wash in town. We get a mix of cars but mostly higher-end vehicles that...
2
$275,000
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
See More FranchisesBeauty Salon opportunity
Monterey Park, CA
Turnkey opportunity to own a spacious and well maintained beauty salon in the vibrant center of Monterey Park. Originally established in 1986, this salon was a popular and trusted destination for...
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$25,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Popular plant based Italian eatery for sale /profitable prime location
Los Angeles, CA
Thriving Plant-Based Italian Eatery for Sale – Prime Location & Profitable Turnkey opportunity to own a popular, well-established plant-based Italian eatery in a busy, high-traffic neighborhood. Known...
6
$220,000
Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction
$1,675,000
El Cerrito, CA
Express Employment Professionals in Chino-Upland, CA
Chino, CA
Considering business ownership in one of Southern California’s most dynamic cities? The Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in Chino-Upland, CA, offers an opportunity to step into a...
6
$189,000
Fastest Labs of Richmond & Oakland CA
Richmond, CA
At Fastest Labs, we offer accurate and detailed drug and DNA testing services. OVERVIEW: An exciting opportunity awaits! Introducing Fastest Labs of Richmond & Oakland, a well-established and...
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$140,000
FranchiseA Place At Home
Available Nationwide
Build a thriving senior care business with heart. Multiple revenue streams, award-winning support, and a mission that makes a difference.
$50,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Gift & Art Glass Shop for Sale-Prime Pismo Beach Location
Pismo Beach, CA
Dynasty Gems, a well-established hand-blown glass and gift shop, is now available for purchase after 28 years of serving locals and visitors. Located just steps from the Pismo Beach Pier, this prime...
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$125,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Profitable Indoor Children's Playground with Growth Potential
Corona, CA
Romp-o-Rama, located in a thriving community in Corona, California, is a well-established and highly regarded indoor children’s playground. Established in 2015, Romp-o-Rama has set and continues to...
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$1,500,000
Plumbing & Repair Business A Opportunity for Growth
Nevada County, CA
Business is located in beautiful Lake Tahoe, California, has been in business for 30 years plus, services water heater, tank-less installation, gas piping, service, home repair and kitchen and...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Turnkey Auto Body Shop Opportunity in Prime Sun Valley
Los Angeles, CA
Seize the opportunity to own a thriving auto body business ideally situated on a high-visibility major street in Sun Valley. This established shop has been serving the community for 5 years and comes...
5
$250,000
Successful Operating Retail space
Los Angeles, CA
This is a great business in the most iconic hotel in downtown Los Angeles- The Biltmore Hotel. We are selling because we are moving out of state. We want someone that will appreciate the space and its...
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$99,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Chandler J. Kelley
The Gas Broker™
Serving Orange County, CA
The Gas Broker™ is ranked #1 as California's top Sales Brokerage in Gas Station & Convenience Store Assets for 2022 & 2023 (CoStar). Specializing in the sale of gas station businesses and commercial real estate assets, our team has firmly established itself as the leading brokerage in the retail petroleum and convenience store sector. The Gas Broker™ prides itself on making intricate gas station transactions remarkably straightforward for its clients. The Gas Broker's success is driven by a team of seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Their in-depth knowledge of the California market, combined with a proactive and client-centric approach, has resulted in a consistent track record of achieving top-tier results. The Gas Broker™ accommodates to the needs of both large corporations and smaller, independently owned establishments. The company's commitment to simplifying complex transactions and delivering optimal value to its clients underscores its leadership in the gas station marketplace.
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Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant - OC Mediterranean Restaurant – Location, Location, Location! Established in 2021, this thriving Mediterranean restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in the...
5
$329,000
Successful Large Thai Restaurant
Mojave, CA
This Beautiful Thai Restaurant needs nothing to earn great profits on your first day of ownership. The knowledgeable owners have enjoyed a successful career here for nearly 10 years. Retirement is...
$275,000
Executive Suite, Virtual Address, and Virtual Receptionist Business
$425,000
San Francisco County, CA
Women's Designer Boutique l 20+ Years in Business
Newport Beach, CA
This is an opportunity to take over a successful Women’s Boutique in the iconic city of Newport Beach, California. They have been in business for 20+ years. The owner had created an upscale, elegant...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
JiangHu Bistro
Alhambra, CA
JiangHu Bistro — The Largest and Most Fully-Licensed, Professionally Equipped Livehouse Bar in Los Angeles Size: 7,647 sq.ft. + outdoor patio at the entrance Parking: Over 270 free parking spaces...
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$380,000
FranchiseMy Salon Suite
Available Nationwide
The MY SALON Suite opportunity offers a semi absentee business model with no employees. Franchisees are landlords in a stable and growing industry. No previous salon experience is required.
$500,000
See More FranchisesAutomotive Repair Shop
Alameda County, CA
Great opportunity to own a 45 years established, fully equipped, thriving automotive repair shop in prime area of Alameda county, East Bay. Floor space: 3200 sq.ft; Rent: $6358/ mo ; Gross: $...
$335,000
Nationwide Distribution Business for Sale
Glendale, CA
This listing is for an Importing and nationwide distribution business specializing in hookahs, hookah accessories and tobacco. Business has over 20 years of pristine reputation in a highly lucrative...
$6,500,000
Cash Flow: $800,000
Established Sushi restaurant - Central Orange county, California
Orange County, CA
Well-established sushi restaurant located in a high-traffic area of central Orange County, operating since 2015 with a strong reputation and 1,400+ Yelp reviews. This turnkey business generates over...
$350,000
Top Rated Landscaping Business For Sale
Fresno County, CA
Are you ready to acquire one of the larger residential custom landscaping companies here in the Central Valley? Look no further, we are selling an established and thriving landscape business showing...
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$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
First Kinkos In North America!!
Menlo Park, CA
- Turnkey mailbox and ship center business that has a high rate of rented mailboxes, authorized ship center for Fedex, UPS, USPS and DHL. - Prime location with low monthly lease. - Partnerships with...
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$199,500
Cash Flow: $65,000
Pool Service Route - San Diego County
San Diego, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Rare and unique opportunity to purchase an upscale pool service...
$121,692
Cash Flow: $125,000
High Volume, Established Chiropractic Office in Camarillo, CA
Camarillo, CA
Busy, solid family practice for 47 years. Diversified technique-and activator. Office manager of 37 years and other staff will stay for transition. Averaging 550-700 patients a month on a limited...
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$375,000
Acquire a well-established firearms business, Huge Price Reduction!
Bakersfield, CA
Congratulations on considering the purchase of this amazing store! We are excited for your interest but be prepared to demonstrate your ability to purchase. This store will not last long at this...
$465,000
Cash Flow: $145,316
Pool Service Route - Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield, 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 a growing...
$37,860
Cash Flow: $34,000
FranchiseAire Serv
Available Nationwide
Aire Serv, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services franchise. With us, you'll stay cool while your business heats up!
$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.
