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Buy the Property and the Business.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Joshua Tree, CA

(All Equipment AS-IS) 2 - 60# FL Speed Queen 2 - 40# FL Heubsch (2016) 13 - 30# FL Heubsch (2018) 6 - 20# FL Heubsch (2018) 4 - 10# TL Heubsch (2018) 14 - 30# Stack Dryers (2021) 2 - Changers 4 -...

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$995,000

$995,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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Coffee Roastery with Wholesale Beans & Café locations

Sacramento, CA

We are pleased to offer this long-established Northern California Coffee Roasting and Distribution Business with multiple revenue centers including retail coffeehouse locations. This well-known brand...

$575,000

$575,000

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Affordable Nail Salon for Sale in Sunnyvale, CA. GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Sunnyvale, CA

Established nail salon for sale in prime Sunnyvale location on busy El Camino Real. This 1,250 square foot salon features 8 pedicure massage chairs and 4 manicure tables, providing excellent capacity...

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$24,000

$24,000

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Established turn key North Park, on University

San Diego, CA

Established Multi-Cuisine Restaurant - Downtown San Diego Prime Location This profitable multi-cuisine restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in San Diego's thriving dining scene. Established...

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$300,000

$300,000

Premium Olive Processing Facility with Orchard, Residence & Expansion

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Orland, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a fully integrated olive processing operation nestled in the heart of California’s fertile Northern Sacramento Valley. This turnkey property includes: * A comprehensive...

$3,300,000

$3,300,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Lucrative Established Remodel Business with Loyal Team!

Chula Vista, CA

This San Diego bath remodeling business is built for growth. Serving 4 exclusive territories with strong demand and aging housing stock, it delivers high-quality renovations backed by skilled...

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$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $419,867

Thriving Home Care Franchise for Sale in Folsom – Growing Market

Sacramento County, CA

Are you ready to step into a thriving, rewarding industry with a purpose? This turnkey homecare business has a reputation for delivering high-quality, client-centered care with a personal touch in a...

$356,000

$356,000

Cash Flow: $47,695

Machine Shop for Sale

Auburn, CA

KELLY MANUFACTURING - PRECISION MACHINE SHOP FOR SALE Established in 1988, Kelly Manufacturing is a successful precision machine shop located in Auburn, CA, specializing in machining metals and...

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$549,000

$549,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

LA's Beach Pioneering Self-pour Taproom and New American Kitchen

Los Angeles, CA

-Step into the future of hospitality with this restaurant , LA Beach’s pioneering self-pour taproom and New American kitchen. Ideally located in the vibrant area district—just two blocks from the...

$1,680,000

$1,680,000

Modern, Turnkey Pizza Restaurant – Freeway 94, San Diego, California

San Diego, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a modern, turnkey pizza restaurant in a busy, high-traffic shopping center in central San Diego. Located near the highly traveled Freeway 94 corridor, this area continues...

$95,000

$95,000

Established UPS Franchise Store for Sale

Orange County, CA

Well Established UPS Franchise business for Sale in South Orange County. Business is being run part time for last 16 months by Owner due to health issues. Services offered are Packaging, Shipping,...

$675,000

$675,000

Afghan GROCERY STORE & RESTAURANT FOR SALE

Sacramento, CA

AFGHAN GROCERY STORE & RESTAURANT FOR SALE Mosa market & restaurant (Halal) 2424 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815 Asking Price: 179,000 (Negotiable Price - Price is included all items, appliances...

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$160,000

$160,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

Turnkey Seafood Boil Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles County

$850,000 - Carson, CA

$850,000

Carson, CA

Established Auto Garage in High-Traffic Area – Priced to Move!

Riverside County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors of Coachella Valley Dre: 02120938 Established auto repair with outstanding reputation. This Riverside, CA business has been family owned for many years and the seller is...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $138,801

Established Junk Removal Business with Scalable Growth

San Fernando, CA

Step into ownership with this established, high-revenue junk removal business backed by a nationally recognized franchise brand. This business serves the densely populated San Fernando Valley region,...

$299,000

$299,000

Tim Cunha, J.D.

an EvergreenGold Business Broker

Serving San Francisco County, CA

We Sell Businesses! The EvergreenGold Business Advisor team is an emerging network of independently-owned business intermediary professionals, providing business brokerage, M&A advice, business growth counseling, and related services. Our brokerage and M&A services successfully connect buyers and sellers of existing independent and franchise businesses. With more than five decades as an entrepreneurial manager, our CEO, managing broker, and senior advisor, Tim Cunha, J.D., has developed, owned, managed, and sold businesses in various fields, including computer hardware and software development and manufacturing, graphic art and engineering instrument manufacture, technical publishing, defense contracting, bio-tech/pharma, wholesale distribution, and retail. Prof. Cunha has a BA from Rutgers and a JD from Georgetown, is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, and is a licensed California real estate broker (BRE # 01919755). Prior to establishing this business brokerage, he taught undergraduate and MBA students on the faculty of the College of Business at Eastern New Mexico University and is currently on the adjunct faculty of a prestigious west coast graduate school. About the EvergreenGold name and logo ~ "Evergreen" denotes the value of a strong sustainable business — sturdy, solid, growing, thriving, and continuously producing profit … “ever green.” "Gold" signifies the intrinsic value of a successful business and the return of investment to the owner over the long term. The globe logo represents the international scope of our sales and marketing exposure, and the rising graph and arrow indicate our commitment to ever-increasing service and value production for our clients.

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Established Healthcare Management Service Organization (MSO)

Orange County, CA

Healthcare Management Service Organization - Multi-State Operations This established MSO has delivered consistent performance since 2000, serving over 17,000 members across California, Texas, and...

$3,300,000

$3,300,000

Luxurious Head-Spa Therapies

Orange County, CA

This upscale spa offers a luxurious and rejuvenating experience centered around its signature head spa treatments, including a hot ginger scalp and shoulder massage designed to relieve stress, improve...

$899,000

$899,000

Cash Flow: $378,391

Plumbing Business - 24 Year Legacy, Long Contracts

Los Angeles County, CA

Are you ready to take over a thriving plumbing business with a rich history of 24 years of exceptional service? Here's your chance to own a well-established plumbing business with a 24-year legacy of...

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$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

Turnkey Profitable Café in Prime San Diego(Poway) Location, Business f

Poway, CA

Turnkey Café & Bakery Business for Sale Profitable and fully operational café and bakery with a professional commercial kitchen and inviting dining area. The business is being sold without...

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$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Turnkey Medical Spa Opportunity – Premium Aesthetic Practice

Newport Beach, CA

A well-established and highly reputable medical aesthetics practice is available for acquisition. This turnkey business offers a full range of noninvasive cosmetic treatments, including injectables,...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $155,543

Successful Swim School for sale

Watsonville, CA

Our success for 50 years has created a trusted brand in our community. With over 400 children in our monthly lessons, we have created a tremendous reputation and families continue to trust us for swim...

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Cash Flow: $400,000

Auto Salvage And Recycling

Alameda County, CA

About 1.5 acre yard, office building and front parking lot, in east bay tri city area. business established over 30 years. Inventory includes vintage Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, Volvo and VW...

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$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Beautiful OC Cash Flow Adult Nightclub with Gorgeous Entertainers!

$1,599,999 - Orange County, CA

$1,599,999

Orange County, CA

Turnkey Hair Salon – Prime Rancho Cucamonga

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Seize the opportunity to own a flourishing Organic Hair Salon & Spa in the highly desirable Rancho Cucamonga area. Established in 2016 and incorporated in 2018, this salon has built a loyal clientele,...

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$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $24,517

Successful Electrical & Lighting Contracting business

Orange County, CA

Electrical & Lighting contractor with monthly contracts that provides monthly income, and continuous work for employees. We have had continued growth over the past 4 years. This would be a great...

$600,000

$600,000

High Growth Steady Profit Generating Womens Boutique

Ventura County, CA

Established upscale women's clothing and accessory boutique located in a highly desirable market with easy access from San Fernando Valley, Calabasas, Thousand Oaks and Santa Barbara, generating...

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$289,000

$289,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

Own an Established Fitness Business In Beautiful Huntington Beach CA!

Huntington Beach, CA

9Round Beach is a 24/7 Fitness Franchise Club business that is ready to explode and has a high Ceiling for profitability. All the Systems from operations to Automated Marketing and Management are in...

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$30,000

$30,000

Cash Flow: $5,000

9660 Hageman Rd

Bakersfield, CA

Turn key full service restaurant in a prime location in Bakersfield, CA. This beautiful restaurant offers exceptional ambience and dining experience. Liquor license included, fully equipped commercial...

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$399,000

$399,000

Established nail salon with low rent for sale!

Morgan Hill, CA

Established Nail Salon - Prime Morgan Hill Location This highly-rated nail salon presents an outstanding investment opportunity in Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County. Operating successfully since 2018,...

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$320,000

$320,000

Successfull practice-needs to sell-time sensitive

Sonoma County, CA

Comprehensive general dentistry, including implants, implant restorations, Invisalign, and removable dentures. The practice has strong growth potential to expand through advanced procedures, specialty...

$780,000

$780,000

Cash Flow: $291,000

Coastal Cafe with Growth & Strong Local Following

Half Moon Bay, CA

Located in a prime coastal town, this well-loved café blends casual charm with high-quality ingredients to create a memorable dining experience. With a loyal customer base, strong community...

$300,000

$300,000

High-Margin Painting & Remodeling Company with Cabinet Shop

California

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-standing, high-performing residential painting and remodeling business in Northern California. Operating since 1992, the company has earned a premium...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $448,170

Profitable Promotional Products Business - 23 Years in Los Angeles

$289,500 - Los Angeles County, CA

$289,500

Los Angeles County, CA

Kaden Hultgren

United Franchise Group

Trusted retailer of vinyl, CDs, cassettes, turntables, and accessories

San Diego County, CA

Located in a vibrant Southern California coastal town, this long-standing retail shop has been a beloved local institution for over four decades. Specializing in vinyl records, CDs, cassettes,...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Turnkey Row House Franchise Priced Well Below Startup Costs

Belmont, CA

This franchise represents an exceptional opportunity, available significantly below the startup cost of opening a new fitness studio. With a proven business model and immediate revenue potential, this...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $78,080

Part-Time Business | Established Contra Costa Alameda County Accounts

Alameda, CA

Flexible Ownership Options This home-based Treasure Tower Rewards Program operates under a nationally recognized brand, providing a proven reward and motivation system for children in dental offices,...

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$61,970

$61,970

Los Angeles Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Profitable route with nearly all clients paying for chlorine tablets sold by the seller. Easy route overall. Highly successful veteran seller will fastrack a buyer into the business. Seller has a...

$114,000

$114,000

Cash Flow: $133,000

Farmers Insurance Agency Book of Business for Sale LA / OC

Los Angeles County, CA

Profitable and established insurance agency for sale in the LA and OC area. This opportunity includes a book of business with approximately $1.8 million in annual premiums across a strong mix of Home,...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Profitable Turnkey Store in Prime Location – Ready to Operate!

San Diego, CA

Established smoke shop, health store, located in a high-traffic commercial district of San Diego, offering exceptional growth potential and turnkey operations. This profitable retail business has...

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$89,000

$89,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Growing Pest Control Biz with recurring and highly satisfied customers

Riverside County, CA

Established Pest Control Franchise - Southwest Riverside County Territory This thriving pest control franchise represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-positioned business with strong...

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$159,000

$159,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Tyler Applegate

Transworld Business Advisors

Serving Orange County, CA

When an entrepreneur intends to divest their business, they require the expertise of a business broker who can effectively identify and thoroughly assess prospective buyers. Similarly, buyers depend on brokers to streamline the process of evaluating available businesses and franchises. In this regard, Transworld Business Advisors emerges as the optimal solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors for the last 40 years specializes in three fundamental areas: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development.

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Established Sign Franchise in Growing Central Valley Market

San Joaquin County, CA

This 4-year-old sign business is a fully operational, turnkey opportunity with a prime location in a busy retail plaza next to major national brands. The business includes a highly skilled team of...

$240,000

$240,000

Hot Wings Restaurant *Modern / Turn-key/High Traffic*

Glendale, CA

Unique opportunity to own an established turn-key operating business with 5 star google reviews and an unmatched quality to price model....

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$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $12,500

Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County

$400,000 - Escondido, CA

$400,000

Escondido, CA

Kaden Hultgren

United Franchise Group

Premium Turnkey Restaurant and Patio

Lincoln, CA

Family Dining Restaurant Available Beer, Wine,Full Kitchen, Patio *Recently featured in Discover Magazine as a "Foodie Destination." Established American restaurant in Lincoln, California presents an...

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$425,000

$425,000

Healthcare Services & Sales

Huntington Park, CA

Currently this is a massage therapy office and sales of vitamins and health products. Established for almost 25 years. This location has room for multiple therapists, includes shower, bathroom,...

$15,000

$15,000

Cash Flow: $16,000

Mental Health & Addiction Clinic – $200K+ Cash Flow

Thousand Oaks, CA

Rare opportunity to own a profitable, independent mental health and addiction recovery center located near the affluent and growing region of Thousand Oaks, CA. With over $200K in annual net income...

$875,000

$875,000

Cash Flow: $202,415

Fantastic Carpet & Flooring Business – 59-Year Track Record!!!

Fullerton, CA

Rare chance to acquire a legacy carpet & flooring business in Orange County that’s been serving the community from the same location for nearly six decades. With over $1M in annual revenue and strong...

$530,000

$530,000

Cash Flow: $140,069

Technology VAR Company Looking for the Right Successor

Alameda County, CA

Thriving Technology VAR Company Prime Bay Area Location – 23 Years of Success. Here’s your chance to own a highly respected and well-established telecommunications company located in the San Francisco...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $423,000

High Traffic, Coveted Hair Salon For Sale

San Lorenzo, CA

Easy to run, profitable, stable cashflow, terrific location!...

$60,000

$60,000

Encinitas Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Excellent rates on these accounts in some of the counties most desired cities. Great clientele that are easy to work with. Pools are in excellent cared for condition. Own your own recession-proof...

$50,400

$50,400

Cash Flow: $54,000

Well Established Waxing Franchise With Returning Customers

Sacramento, CA

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to own a Waxing franchise in a prime, high-traffic location. This modern studio is fully built out and operational, offering a sleek, professional environment...

$270,000

$270,000

High-Income Potential Business Brokerage – Exclusive Territory

Santa Cruz County, CA

An outstanding opportunity to acquire an exclusive and well-established business brokerage territory in one of California’s most economically diverse and opportunity-rich regions. This territory...

$91,000

$91,000

Chico Pool Service Route for Sale

Butte County, CA

Perfect starter route with all accounts in highly desirable Chico, CA. All accounts are residential and inground. Successful seasoned seller will be a great source of information. No Spas or...

$18,000

$18,000

Cash Flow: $20,000

Software Development Consulting Firm

California

This Leading Software Development consulting firm specializes in medical devices, first-time responder applications, and has recently become an approved GSA vendor. The company offers project...

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

Cash Flow: $1,365,951

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

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.