Jamul, CA
18 licensed beds , excellent reputation branding. Established 13 plus years,jaco certified 13 years. Detox ,residential, php,iop. Stable outstanding staff. Ebida 2.7m. Turn key complete management and...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Chemical dependency treatment/ very profitable 10plus years jaco cert
$15,500,000
Cash Flow: $4,600,000
Specialized Manufacturing business in Silicon Valley
Santa Clara, CA
This is a small very specialized manufacturing based in Santa Clara in the heart of Silicon Valley. It makes & applies extremely thin layers of materials, often only a few atoms thick into surfaces...
$1,638,095
Cash Flow: $207,082
Agoura Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
Tight Ideal starter route. Excellent route with good customers. Most of the accounts are in high-end areas and are in well cared for condition. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own...
$62,400
Cash Flow: $70,000
25+ Years of Floral Excellence – Established & Profitable!
La Puente, CA
AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS!! STEP INTO OWNERSHIP OF THIS THRIVING FLORAL SHOP, CENTRALLY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF LA PUENTE WITH EXCEPTIONAL VISIBILITY AND EASY ACCESS FREE-STANDING BUILDING....
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$99,000
Thriving Flower & Gift Boutique – Prime Location with Strong Community
Walnut, CA
This well-loved floral and gift shop has been a staple in the community since 2005, offering beautifully crafted floral arrangements, green plants, plush gifts, and home décor. Conveniently located in...
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$89,900
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
Amazon Delivery Service
Sacramento County, CA
AMAZON DSP - PRIME NORCAL LOCATION WITH $275,000+ SDI This well-established Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP) business presents a qualified buyer with the opportunity to own a dynamic business...
$750,000
“Turnkey Fairy Tale Retail Store on Ave Del Mar, San Clemente!”
San Clemente, CA
Executive Summary Cottage Bliss is a beloved local boutique located in the heart of San Clemente’s iconic Avenida Del Mar. A whimsical retail gem, this established store features an enchanting mix of...
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$125,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
River Nails & Spa
Rancho Mirage, CA
River Nails and Spa, located at The River in Rancho Mirage, is an inviting and vibrant salon that offers a range of beauty services. This spa is designed with comfort and relaxation in mind, featuring...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $67,115
FranchiseBar-B-Clean
Available in California
Make big profits cleaning grills and barbecues, with this franchise earning 83.55% in Gross Profit Margins!
$100,000
See More FranchisesTurnkey Auto Body & Collision Repair Shop – Sun Valley, CA – $350,000
Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-volume, fully equipped auto body repair shop in a prime Sun Valley location. The business has built an outstanding reputation in the industry, known for...
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$350,000
Cash Flow: $262,000
Very Profitable FedEx Linehaul opportunity
San Bernardino County, CA
Profitable FedEx “mid size” Linehaul opportunity with a strong mix of team and local runs. Complete with solid equipment, seasoned manager and trained drivers in place. This is a turnkey opportunity,...
$3,300,000
Cash Flow: $888,894
Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
$30,000
Ventura, CA
Iconic 36-Year Mongolian BBQ | $70K Sales | Franchise-Ready
Orange County, CA
Profitable, well-known Mongolian BBQ restaurant in Orange County — established in 1989 with a loyal customer base and 4.5-star Google rating (500+ reviews). This business has thrived for 36 years...
$478,000
Cash Flow: $214,000
CAR WASH with Muli-Profit Centers, near Major Intersection
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
La Puente, CA
Full-Service Car Wash with Multi-Profit Centers Prime Location | High Traffic | Strong Demographics Multiple Profit Centers Include: 1. Hand Car Wash The flagship service is the Hand Car Wash, where...
$3,995,000
Todd Warner CVA, CM&AA, CMAP
WarnerWest Advisors Inc
Serving Fresno County, CA
WarnerWest Advisors represents business owners and sellers throughout California and the Western US. Primary industry focus areas includes Agribusiness Companies, Distribution Businesses, Manufacturers, Healthcare Businesses, Storage Facilities, and other Industrial / Commercial Entities. Our service areas include Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Seller Exit Planning, and Commercial Real Estate Representation. We focus our efforts on individual engagements, and provide confidential personalized representation, allowing our clients to maintain their focus on operating their business. At WarnerWest Advisors we maintain valuable open communication ties with institutional buyers, many private equity groups, family offices, and high net worth individuals. These ongoing buyer relationships help to provide our sellers with tangible alternatives to signs and listing services and during a business sale marketing campaign. As a result, our successful and completed sale transactions have come from cash offers and have not required outside financing contingencies. We also represent buyers and sellers of farms, ranches, and investment properties in commercial real estate transactions. References available upon request.
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Gas Station w/ Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
Gas Station w/ Real Property Net Profit Over $600,000 Annually For sale: a highly profitable gas station with an accompanying convenience store. This business generates an impressive income, with...
$5,500,000
Highly Respected Electrical Company in the Bay Area
Contra Costa County, CA
This family-owned and operated company specializes in electrical installations, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, access control, surveillance, and system monitoring. They are a union company to...
$1,200,000
Turnkey Design-Build Brand, Strong Cash Flow +SBA
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable, full-service design-build firm operating in one of the Bay Area’s most affluent residential markets. The owner has owned this business for...
$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $591,433
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
Unlock the Potential of this CNC Business Machinery
Covina, CA
Thriving Security & Manufacturing Business for Sale – Fully Automated, 64-Year Track Record Overview This turnkey operation produces and sells two synergistic lines of safety and security hardware,...
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$725,000
FranchiseMetal Supermarkets
Available in California
$2 Million+ Average Gross Sales B2B Product Does Not Spoil
$125,000
See More Franchises$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
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
Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
$30,000
Newark, CA
Street-Legal Golf Carts *Rentals and Event Shuttles*
San Diego, CA
Street-Legal Golf Cart Rentals and Shuttles. Operating since 2013. Residual customer base of tourists, venues, and event planners. I have 11 carts - buyer can select which carts they wish to purchase...
2
Cash Flow: $25,000
Thriving Nail Salon in Prime LA location-High foot traffic
Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-performing nail salon located in a prime Los Angeles area. Known for its modern design, consistent quality, and welcoming atmosphere, the...
$199,000
Hair Salon
Diamond Bar, CA
Location, location! The store is located in Diamond Bar and has been operating successfully for over 10 years. The two owners are retiring and are now offering the business for sale. The current...
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$150,000
Gas Station, C-store, Carwash & Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
Over $500,000 Net Income Gas Station, C-store & Carwash W/ Real Property This fantastic location is located at a very busy intersection in the heart of Sacramento County. The owner claims he does over...
$4,700,000
Nail Salons and Massage Spa
Murrieta, CA
Nail Salon & Massage Spa for Sale – Prime Opportunity with Room to Grow! Rent: $3,397.75/month Size: 1,500 sq ft Business Type: Nail Salon & Massage Spa Combo Location: Murrieta, California This...
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$85,000
Cash Flow: $98,000
Baseball & Softball Training Facility & Batting Cages
Santa Clara County, CA
Great opportunity for a driven & motivated individual looking to service the baseball & softball community with a well established business. We are are 1 of only 2 public baseball & softball batting...
5
$500,000
Calabasas Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
High quality route with good customers. Tight Ideal starter route. Most of the accounts are in high-end areas and are in well cared for condition. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your...
$43,200
Cash Flow: $48,000
FranchiseUptown Cheapskate
Available Nationwide
Discover a proven, fast-growing resale franchise that transforms sustainable fashion into a lucrative business opportunity, backed by unparalleled training, innovative technology, and a supportive community.
$100,000
See More FranchisesFolsom Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
Great profitable route with long-term customers. Route has been optimized to eliminate problem customers and reduce driving time between customers. Additional consistent profits from filter and salt...
$84,000
Cash Flow: $102,000
Premier Large-Format Printing & Installation Business w/ Recurring Rev
Los Angeles, CA
If you’re looking for a successful and well-established business with strong recurring revenue and significant growth upside, this opportunity deserves your attention. The company has earned a stellar...
Cash Flow: $2,170,804
High-Margin B2B E-commerce Dental Supply Business with 2,200 Customers
$1,200,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Auto Lube & Self Car Wash
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brawley, CA
We are pleased to offer a unique opportunity to purchase an established Oil Lube and Self Car Wash property in Brawley, California at an affordable price point. According to CoStar the building is...
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$695,000
Hilmar Pool Service Route for Sale
Merced County, CA
These are unique and loyal customers with solid rates. There is not as much competition in the Hilmar area, which is where most of the pools are located. With some training and responsive customer...
$27,600
Cash Flow: $30,000
FranchisePrism Specialty Restoration
Available Nationwide
Prism Specialty Restoration (formerly ERS, ART, TEX and DFD) brings a strong reputation and over 30 years of experience to the EverSmith Brands platform by providing a robust range of specialty restoration services to help those affected by a disaster and other unforeseen damages. Whether it’s residential or commercial, Prism Specialties delivers effective recovery solutions to help contractors, adjusters, and the insured restore Electronics, Art, Documents, and Textiles. This includes Kitchen appliances, computers, works on paper, sculptures, leather goods, shoes, industrial machinery, and more!
$50,000
See More FranchisesExceptional & Profitable market for sale!
Lynwood, CA
Market for sale in a very busy street, great location for businesses, if you looking to retire soon don’t let this opportunity go by....
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$333,000
Cash Flow: $21,500
Lucrative Ceiling Removal and Drywall Business – $265K Net Income
Roseville, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a profitable ceiling removal and drywall contractor with over three decades of proven success, consistent cash flow, and virtually no direct competition in Northern...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $255,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Napa County CA
Napa County, CA
SBA Pre-Qualified! A unique opportunity to acquire a thriving The UPS Store franchise in Napa County California - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2024 revenues exceeded...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $222,102
A Beautiful Turnkey Deka Lash for Sale in Anaheim, CA
Anaheim, CA
Deka Lash is The Expert in Eyelash Extensions – A Leader Poised for Sustained Growth – Deka Lash is 1 of the 2 largest players in do-it-for-me lash extensions, a category forecast to grow by over...
$275,000
Auto Repair, Smog & Exhaust System And Used Car Sale
Sacramento, CA
Good Clean Turn Key Business...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Jimmy Kim
Circa Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
Circa Commercial
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Northern California Abatement and Demolition Company - SC2235
California
Northern California 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:...
$4,490,000
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Highly Profitable Northern California Plumbing & Septic Company SC2232
California
Highly Profitable Northern California Plumbing and Septic Company SC2232 Financial Information Asking Price: $1,620,000 Cash Flow: $450,000 Gross Revenue: $1,500,000 Down Payment: $1,620,000 Adjusted...
$1,620,000
Cash Flow: $450,000
Skincare Haus
$100,000
Glendale, CA
Beauty supply store for sale
Bellflower, CA
Business for sale. Will be relocating and looking to sell my thriving beauty supply store....
$250,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
Established Residential Fencing Contractor --- SBA Financing Available
Santa Clara County, CA
This well-established residential fence contracting business has been serving an affluent portion of the San Francisco Bay Area for nearly 40 years. Specializing in the new construction and repair of...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $221,506
FranchiseDRYmedic Restoration Services
Available in California
Enjoy an Average Territory Gross Revenue of $717,860 and invest in a multi-stream business.
$75,000
See More FranchisesAdult Day Health Care Center
Rancho Cordova, CA
The facility is currently licensed for up to 240 participants. Great opportunity for a new Adult Day Health Care Center operator! Please feel free to reach out to me for more information. Serious...
$2,900,000
Area’s Premier Luxury Flooring Company with Multi-Level Showroom
San Joaquin County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established flooring company with an impeccable reputation for delivering top-quality products and services. Renowned for excellence and reliability, this...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Established Plastering Company For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
The Company is a highly-regarded plaster company working with quality general contractors and homeowners. They specialize in exterior plastering for high-end, single family, residential (SFR) new...
$1,300,000
High producing dry cleaners for sale!
Highland, CA
High performing dry cleaners for sale in a popular shopping center with high visibility. This location averages over 230 pieces a day! Here is what is included in the sale : 2 laundry pressing...
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$600,000
Cash Flow: $284,400
Exotic Rugs showroom over 30 years
Laguna Niguel, CA
E2 or E5 Visa - Over $1,000,000(take less) in appreciating inventory at wholesale cost is not included verified by certified exotic rug appraisal , take less . Owner is moving back home. Beautiful...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Poway Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Ideal starter route, all accounts in the high scale homes of San Diego. Only 2 accounts are not million dollar or multi million dollar homes. Value 2001 truck available for purchase with parts and...
$38,400
Cash Flow: $40,000
Own a Thriving Boba Tea Shop – Great Location, Great Opportunity
Milpitas, CA
Turnkey Boba Milk Tea Shop in Prime High-Traffic Location! An incredible opportunity to own a well-established and fully operational boba milk tea shop with a loyal customer base and strong local...
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$290,000
Hand Tool Manufacturer Mostly Wholesale Nationwide
Los Angeles County, CA
Manufacturer of hand tools used in the paving construction industry. Most sales are wholesale to retailers and paving contractor companies throughout the USA. The tools are very low tech, but high...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Ice Cream Shop
Granada Hills, CA
La Michocana Retro Ice Cream shop. All freezers, equipment, receipies, refrigeration, ice maker, crepe machine and coffee maker included. POP SYSTEM available showing $194,000 in annual sales +/-....
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
FranchiseUrban Air Adventure Park
Available in California
Urban Air Indoor Adventure Parks are redefining family entertainment. The Vision is becoming the world largest and more respected family entertainment company in the World while keeping children active.
$750,000
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.
