Walnut Creek, CA
Established Farmers Insurance Agency – Strong Cash Flow & Growth Opportunity Established Farmers Insurance agency with a proven track record of consistent revenue and a stable, renewal-driven book of...
$348,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Turnkey Farmers Insurance Agency | $200K+ Cash Flow | Immediate Income
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B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow
Butte County, CA
This is a rare chance to purchase a well-established B2B service provider with over 50 years of successful operations. Renowned for its quality and service, the business specializes in providing...
$3,700,000
Cash Flow: $1,100,208
Enterprise Hospitality SaaS: Remote, Scalable, F500 Partnerships
San Francisco, CA
A modern, enterprise-grade SaaS and hardware platform serving high-volume hospitality operators across stadiums, healthcare campuses, resorts, and large institutional facilities. This technology...
$1,900,000
Cash Flow: $139,379
Bubble Tea Business for Sale – Downtown San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
Asking Price: $218,000 Location: Downtown San Mateo, CA Size: 1,400 SF (Ground Floor) + Bonus 2nd Floor Storage & Office Rent: $7,160/month (NNN included – very favorable) Business Description...
$218,000
Mobile Car Cleaning Service
San Francisco, CA
We deliver professional car cleaning and detailing services right to your doorstep. We specialize in interior and exterior cleaning, waxing, vacuuming, and odor removal — all performed using...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
6 Bay Shop With 26 Year Clientele / Sale Pending
Fallbrook, CA
Established Auto Repair & Service Shop - 26 Years of Excellence in Fallbrook, CA This thriving 6-bay automotive service facility represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $316,800
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Appliance Repair Company
Los Gatos, CA
This offering is for a premium appliance repair business operating across five major California metro areas. Specializing in high-end brands, the company boasts a reputation for precision, speed, and...
$1,180,000
Cash Flow: $393,237
Juice Bar Franchise - 100% Employee Run -Rancho Cucamonga/Fontana area
San Bernardino County, CA
Great opportunity to acquire an 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, franchised juice bar in desirable and upscale Rancho Cucamonga/Fontana area, County of San Bernardino. Please note, that...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $135,424
Established Five Unit Salon Rental Portfolio – Premier Metro Market
San Francisco, CA
This offering represents the opportunity to acquire a portfolio of five established salon rental locations operating within a premier, high-density metropolitan market. The business is structured as a...
$3,400,000
Cash Flow: $675,000
Subscribe & Save Wholesale Amazon Store | $649K Revenue & $109K Profit
Irvine, CA
I built this wholesale Amazon store in 2021 around one simple principle: sell products people consume every single day and can never stop buying. Monster Energy, Red Bull, Core Power Protein Shakes,...
$132,500
Cash Flow: $108,884
FranchiseMr. Rooter
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Plumbing franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $2.01M average gross sales!*
$100,000
Easy Online Business-$156K Revenue, 29% Margins, Turnkey Operations
Los Angeles County, CA
Selling profitable Shopify e-commerce store selling a curated catalog of consumer products across fitness, beauty, outdoor, and tech categories. Fully operational with minimal owner involvement - no...
$55,000
Cash Flow: $45,000
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49 Beds Senior Board & Care with R.E.-Prime Northern California City
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
El Dorado Hills, CA
Perfect opportunity for an owner/operator or growing senior care company seeking to expand in the growing greater Sacramento/Folsom area in desirable El Dorado Hills. El Dorado Senior Care and...
$13,000,000
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Established Executive Performance Training Company | High-Ticket Model
$495,000
San Francisco, CA
Vapes Get Banned,We Get Sales|86% Share|83% Margins|eCommerce
Irvine, CA
Pop Pix is a content-first eCommerce company built to create viral global consumer brands. Every brand under Pop Pix is engineered for explosive organic reach, ultra-low operating costs, and...
$1,375,000
Cash Flow: $458,171
Industrial & Automation Equipment Manufacturer
Riverside County, CA
Contact business broker for more information regarding this industrial automation system integrator. Since its inception in 1985, the business has been involved the ever-growing need for industrial...
$2,600,000
Cash Flow: $656,000
Edward Fixen, Certified Business Broker
BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc.
Serving San Bernardino 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 $30 million. BusinessQuest is a full service business appraisal and business brokerage firm. Over the years we have sold over 150 businesses and valued another 200 businesses and developed expertise in the manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, business services, e-commerce, personal services, retail, food service, healthcare, and transportation & logistics industries. We are unique in that we are both Certified Business Appraisers and Certified Business Brokers, a distinction very few of our peers hold. 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, three (3) 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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$4M Revenue- Iconic Waterfront Dining Destination- Legacy Lease
Monterey, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a landmark, high-revenue restaurant in one of Monterey’s most visited historic waterfront districts. This is an irreplaceable setting that benefits from constant tourist...
$2,395,000
Cash Flow: $670,000
Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redding, CA
This Northern California Plumbing & Septic Business was started in 1971 and has been owned and operated for the past 35 years by the current owner and his wife. This business operates 7 days per week,...
$3,160,000
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Laundromat | Van Nuys | Commercial-Ready | Proven $185K
Los Angeles, CA
Established laundromat in Van Nuys with strong cash flow generating $17,000+ monthly net income. Mandy's Laundry has served the community for over 25 years and underwent complete modernization in 2021...
$799,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
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Established Escape Room
Los Angeles County, CA
Overview Turnkey, highly profitable escape room business available in a prime Los Angeles location. This operation is currently absentee-owned and managed by a trained staff, making it ideal for an...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $145,000
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Own Pasadena’s Premier Sports Recovery & Wellness Studio
Pasadena, CA
Renew Performance Center is Pasadena’s premier destination for high-performance training, recovery, and wellness — a turnkey, luxury facility built to serve today’s growing market of athletes,...
$299,000
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FranchiseTierra Encantada
Available in California
Join Tierra Encantada and become part of a thriving, in-demand brand that sets both families and franchise partners up for success. With our proven track record and strong waiting lists, you’ll be positioned to grow and succeed in the booming child care industry.
$400,000
Child Safety Pool Fence No Crew Needed Exclusive Territory
California
NorCal Child Safety Pool Fence Company - SC2241 Financial Information Asking Price: $274,500 Cash Flow: $140,000 Gross Revenue: $200,000 Down Payment: $274,500 Adjusted EBITDA: $65,000 This Northern...
$274,500
Cash Flow: $140,000
High-Demand Environmental Abatement & Structural Demolition
California
NorCal Abatement and Demolition Company - SC2235 Financial Information Asking Price: $4,490,000 Cash Flow: $1,000,000 Gross Revenue: $10,000,000 Down Payment: $4,490,000 Adjusted EBITDA: $650,000 This...
$4,490,000
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Chinese Restaurant Opportunity in San Francisco’s Richmond District
$150,000
San Francisco, CA
Profitable Wholesale Fashion Accessories & Cosmetics Store
Los Angeles, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established wholesale/distribution business specializing in cosmetics and fashion accessories, with a long operating history (est. 2010), broad SKU selection,...
$2,600,000
Cash Flow: $600,000
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Well-Established Commercial HVACR Repair, Maintenance & Installation
Riverside County, CA
Contact business broker for more information regarding this well-established and profitable HVACR maintenance, repair and installation business for sale serving the Coachella Valley region of Southern...
$3,600,000
Cash Flow: $857,000
Open and Operating for 12 Years and an Award-Winning Franchise Office
Westlake Village, CA
$2,712,072 in Gross Revenue and $ 437,426* in Gross Margin This franchise office has achieved major accolades within our system of 80+ franchise owners, including the President’s Circle Award (x7)....
$360,000
Open, Operating and Established Leading Pet Grooming Franchise Resale
Vista, CA
The demand for pet services has never been higher, and the timing has never been better to invest in an existing, open and operating pet care franchise with a proven reputation of excellence. We are...
$339,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
25 yr established Grooming and Boarding w/ multiple locations.
Los Angeles County, CA
We are one of the longest established pet grooming and boarding businesses in Los Angeles. We have 2 central locations in L.A. Country and serve tens of thousands of customers a year. As we don't want...
$995,000
PRICE REDUCED!! Premier Florist Located In South Orange County
Orange County, CA
SELLER MOTIVATED and just reduced the price. This flower shop has been serving South Orange County for 39 Years. They are family owned and operated and committed to offering only the finest floral...
$179,900
Cash Flow: $100,000
Well Established Mexican Restaurant-Beer and Wine License
Fountain Valley, CA
This well-established restaurant is located on the corner of a remarkably busy, high traffic area surrounded by several well known major businesses whose employees, clients and shoppers are drawn to...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $224,500
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FranchiseRestoration 1
Available Nationwide
Restoration 1 Water Damage Exoerts
$100,000
Established High-End Landscaping Company
San Bernardino County, CA
Business Description: Founded in 1979, this is one of the most reputable and established landscaping companies serving the San Bernardino and surrounding mountain communities. This full-service...
$2,750,000
Cash Flow: $1,011,397
Salon & Spa
Santa Clara County, CA
This salon & spa is a premier destination for beauty, relaxation, and rejuvenation. They offer a full range of services, including hair styling, coloring, skincare treatments, massages, facial &...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
A Passive Toy Vending Machine That Makes $54,000/Year in the U.S.?!
$30,000
Ontario, CA
Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction
El Cerrito, CA
Founded 8 years ago, the company has quickly established itself as a premier construction and remodeling firm in the North Bay and South Bay. With a dedicated and experienced crew, they deliver high...
$1,675,000
Cash Flow: $607,421
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Profitable Women’s Apparel Brand | $179K+ SDE | $1.2M+ Revenue
Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 2013 in the heart of Los Angeles, this established apparel brand offers a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, American-made fashion platform with a proven track record in the...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $179,000
FranchiseJunk King
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Junk-Removal Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $553K average gross sales!*
$50,000
Arcadia Turnkey Bakery & Food Space | Unbeatable Rent
Arcadia, CA
Seize the chance to own a versatile food space in one of Arcadia’s most desirable retail corridors. Located on Duarte Road, this ~900 sq. ft. boutique is currently operating as the acclaimed French...
$110,000
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High-Volume AYCE Buffet, $6M Sales, $1.5M SDE, Ready to Expand
Los Angeles County, CA
CONFIDENTIAL SALE – DO NOT CONTACT EMPLOYEES OR VISIT WITHOUT APPOINTMENT. This high-volume AYCE buffet restaurant in Los Angeles County presents an opportunity to acquire an established and highly...
$4,600,000
Cash Flow: $1,500,000
Semi-Absentee SoCal Commercial HVAC 30+ Years $350K+ SDE Scale-Ready
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Los Angeles County, CA
Acquire a rare, long-established SoCal commercial-focused HVAC service contractor with 30+ years of operating history, strong local reputation, and a built-in recurring service base. The business is...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
2 Location Hair Removal Chain with Licensed Brand
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a premium LA beauty business! This established hair removal business operates two high-traffic locations in premium neighborhoods in the Greater Los Angeles area. Offering clean, gentle, and...
$1,275,000
Cash Flow: $285,981
Boutique Marketing Agency - Full Service, Notable Client Roster
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey, full-service marketing firm with a proven track record and a roster of long-standing clients across a wide range of industries. Strategy-driven firm, developing high-level communications that...
$1,470,000
EBITDA: $376,318
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David Lee
J1 Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
restaurant, office, Irvine, sushi, retail, Los Angeles, Down town, Japanese, Ramen, Orange county,
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e-commerce bus for sale Truck modifications - Lift kit, Wheel spacers
Azusa, CA
Business Description: The Opportunity This is a rare chance to acquire a deeply established, asset-heavy e-commerce business specializing in the high-demand truck suspension and modification market....
$239,000
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Leading Business Brokerage Franchise
Santa Clara County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an existing business advisory and brokerage territory in Santa Clara County, part of the world’s largest and most recognized business brokerage network. The...
$99,000
Profitable and Established Water and Herbs Store
$125,000
Los Angeles, CA
Very Profitable window and blind washing business
Antelope, CA
Selling my home-based profitable. "Express Mini-Blind Window Cleaning" business that has been serving Sacramento, Placer, & El Dorado counties for over 35 years. The owner is retiring, creating a rare...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
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Rare Opportunity: 14-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring
Ontario, CA
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE – HIGH-TRAFFIC LOCATION, ESTABLISHED & PROFITABLE Lucky Elephant Thai Cuisine – Ontario, California An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $192,000
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FranchisePoolwerx
Available Nationwide
Multiple revenue streams with franchisees averaging over $762,000 in gross profit yearly. With a proven business model and successful track record, we’re excited to offer you a range of franchise opportunities.
$50,000
Iconic Freestyle Scooter Brand Positioned for Major Growth
Riverside County, CA
Founded in 2008, Lucky Scooters is one of the most established and authentic brands in the global freestyle scooter market. Built over 17 years with millions invested in product development, athlete...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $235,000
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Sensationally Profitable Beer Mug Amazon Listing
San Clemente, CA
Valuation: Valuation is based on a market calculation range with a combination of factors relevant to Amazon. Sustained over 33% net margin after all associated expenses and is consistently growing...
$60,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
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Soundproofing Design, Consultation and Installation
San Francisco, CA
This award-winning noise abatement company represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for design/build firms seeking profitable expansion into the specialized soundproofing market or a current...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
Established San Francisco Day Spa with 25+ years of Trusted Service
San Francisco, CA
This long-established San Francisco spa specializes in advanced massage therapy and results-driven esthetician services. Known for deep tissue and sports massage, TMJ treatment, and high-quality...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $119,111
Established Refrigeration Service Company
California
This well-established refrigeration service company specializes in the repair, maintenance, and installation of commercial refrigeration systems. Serving a diverse client base, including restaurants,...
$999,999
Cash Flow: $333,916
Grocery store with un-conditional liquor license, Meat, and Kitchen
Los Angeles County, CA
Established grocery store with unconditional liquor license, full-service meat department, and kitchen facilities located in Huntington Park, CA. This well-positioned business has operated...
$1,350,000
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Mediterranean Restaurant | Prime Southern California Market
San Bernardino County, CA
Outstanding opportunity to acquire a high-performing Mediterranean restaurant franchise in Southern California's dynamic market. This turnkey operation combines authentic cuisine with modern...
$850,000
Profitable Promotional Products Business - 23 Years in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
This established promotional products and embroidery business presents an exceptional opportunity in Los Angeles County. Founded in 2001 and operating successfully for 23 years, this business has...
$229,500
Cash Flow: $105,000
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Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County
Escondido, CA
This established promotional products and branded apparel business presents an exceptional opportunity in San Diego County's thriving Escondido market. Founded in 2010, this turnkey franchise has...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $97,500
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FranchiseFootprints Floors
Available in California
Join one of the fastest-growing and most simple-to-run home-service brands. No build-out, no inventory, and no employees are required at Footprints Floors. All marketing and customer acquisition is completed for you by the corporate team!
$75,000
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.
