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Central California Education's Finest Tutoring Center

Visalia, CA

Established, Turn-Key, and Ready to Grow! This is your chance to own a successful and well-established Tutoring Center. Located in a thriving community, this center has over 100 Google 5 star ratings,...

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$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $52,000

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motorcycles shop repair, service, tires and UHAUL rental dealer

Monrovia, CA

Nice opportunity to own a 12 years established motorcycle repair, service and tires business which have also TOP 100 UHAUL rental dealer with loyalty customers. Workshop spaces 2400sf and $3180...

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$300,000

$300,000

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Profitable Mexican Restaurant Franchise. Turnkey Highland, CA Location

Highland, CA

Own a Thriving Mexican Fusion Franchise in Highland, CA! This is a turnkey opportunity to own a successful Fuego Cravings franchise, known for its unique fusion of authentic Mexican flavors with a...

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$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

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Profitable Established Antique Shop for Sale

Arroyo Grande, CA

This is an opportunity to own and operate a successful well established Antique shop....

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$185,000

$185,000

Recession Resistant Northern California Mail Center Franchise - SC2186

California

Recession Resistant Northern California Mail Center Franchise - SC2186 Financial Information Asking Price: $200,000 Cash Flow: $108,000 Gross Revenue: $225,000 Down Payment: $200,000 This Northern...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Gym! Price Reduction! Ready to sell!

Clovis, CA

Great location for a 2,100 SQFT boxing gym. Fully staffed, class schedules with certified instructors, weekly fitness classes. This is the premier boxing-centric High Intensity Interval Training...

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$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Profitable + Turn Key Home Staging Business

Santa Clara, CA

Exceptionally well organized and resourced home staging business. All inventory is owned and much of it was purchased in 2024-2025. 2 vehicles are included in the sale. Last 3 years of business are...

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$850,000

$850,000

Cash Flow: $248,323

San Ramon Pool Service Route for Sale

Alameda County, CA

This pool service route offers stable recurring revenue from long-term customers on consistent billing cycles, concentrated in San Ramon for minimal drive time and maximum efficiency. Pools are small,...

$21,600

$21,600

Cash Flow: $24,000

Kids Party Rentals

Burbank, CA

Modern clean up kept kid's party rental! 5 stars on yelp! We have a business van with our logo on it (Ford transit white mid roof clean title) that is included in this sale! Sale includes kid's tables...

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$49,750

$49,750

Cybersecurity SaaS Platform with Stable Clients & Growth Runway

San Diego County, CA

California-based SaaS provider of a patented email encryption platform designed for regulated industries where secure communication is mission-critical. As a market-leading technology provider for...

$2,270,000

$2,270,000

For Sale 15 Years Established SEO & Digital Agency with 92% Retainers

Los Angeles County, CA

Established SEO & Digital Marketing Agency - 15 Years of Proven Success This well-established digital marketing agency has been serving clients since 2010, specializing in SEO and paid media services....

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

Cash Flow: $15,000

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...

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$189,000

$189,000

Established San Francisco Day Spa with 25+ years of Trusted Service

$200,000 - San Francisco, CA

$200,000

San Francisco, CA

Nick Ramsey

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Online Life Skills / Adulting Program

San Luis Obispo, CA

Life 101 is an awesome opportunity for a motivated individual who loves and wants to help others grow. Currently it is an online life skills workshop/course which is a great foundation; yet ready to...

2

$100,000

$100,000

Beautiful Sports Bar, Restaurant+ Lounge with TYPE 48 LIC

Los Angeles County, CA

*CASH ONLY SALE* MUST SEND POF TO QUALIFY** A very rare turnkey type 48 ABC license new bar, restaurant + lounge. Well established neighborhood bar with a brand new full kitchen, menu designed by...

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$975,000

$975,000

Cash Flow: $450,000

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Profitable Established Turnkey Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale

Orange, CA

Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale - Orange County This profitable, turnkey Farmers Insurance agency has been serving Orange County since 1988, offering an exceptional opportunity for a...

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$375,000

$375,000

Popular, Profitable Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant For Sale

Chester, CA

This popular creekside breakfast & lunch restaurant also features an espresso bar; there is a separately owned and operated gift & bookstore sharing some cafe space. Located in the historic Stover...

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$185,000

$185,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Ultimate Mancave – 2 Bars, Pool Tables, Lounge, Live Music Venue

California

Location: East Bay Area, CA Step into the ultimate mancave — and an incredible business opportunity! This newly built 8,000 sq. ft. entertainment venue is the hottest new spot in town, featuring: 12...

$875,000

$875,000

Well established Tobacco Smoke and Vape Shop

Orange, CA

Highly Profitable Smoke & Vape Shop in city of Orange....

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$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Fully Equipped Running Granite Shop

San Leandro, CA

Well-established granite processing company with 25 years of continuous operation at the same San Leandro location. This fully equipped facility generates $450,000 in annual revenue and is ready for...

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$250,000

$250,000

Italian Restaurant Beer & Wine License

Palm Springs, CA

An Italian restaurant in the greater Palm Springs area is available!! This established restaurant is in a great location close to all the area's attractions. Their excellent reputation for service and...

$420,000

$420,000

Cash Flow: $125,510

Established Residential Care Facility in Sebastopol

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sebastopol, CA

Live Oak Rest Home has been a cornerstone of elder care in Sebastopol since 1976, offering a serene and supportive environment on a quiet residential street. This property is currently licensed as a...

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$1,699,000

$1,699,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Refrigeration Service Company

$1,200,000 - California

$1,200,000

California

Nick Ramsey

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Established Home Staging Business w Warehouse SBA Pre Qualified

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable and profitable home staging business serving the South Bay area for the past 7 years. The company has built a strong brand and long-standing...

$399,025

$399,025

Cash Flow: $155,000

High Volume Manufacturing and Machining

Orange County, CA

The company has operated in Orange County for over 20 years. They specialize in moderate and high volume precision metal stamping catering to the needs of long standing customers across the...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

EBITDA: $500,000

Custom Landscape Design and Construction Company

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Custom Landscape Design and Construction Company - California Central Coast Established in 2005, this profitable custom landscape design and construction company serves the beautiful San Luis Obispo...

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$795,000

$795,000

OC Softball Camp -Established & Turnkey Sports Training Business

Newport Beach, CA

Are you looking to step into a profitable, ready-to-run sports training business with a strong local reputation? Here’s your opportunity to acquire OC Softball Camp, a fully established training...

$75,000

$75,000

Round Table Pizza Franchise – Strong Sales, Prime for Hands-On Owner

San Joaquin County, CA

Location Overview: This established Round Table Pizza franchise offers over $1M in annual sales with strong dine-in, take-out, and delivery traffic. Currently operated semi-absentee, the store runs...

$375,000

$375,000

Profitable & Popular: Dirty Dough Valencia - Ready for New Owner.

Stevenson Ranch, CA

Profitable & Popular: Dirty Dough Valencia - Your Turnkey Path to Sweet Success! Summary: Own a top-rated Dirty Dough franchise in prime Valencia, CA! Boasting a near 5-star Google rating, this bakery...

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Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $217,033

Established Hospice for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

We are pleased to present a rare opportunity to acquire a fully licensed, ACHC hospice agency located in Southern California. Annual cash flow is $1,200,000. This agency is in good standing, currently...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Iconic Windmill Cafe

Santa Cruz, CA

An exciting opportunity to own the Windmill Cafe, a well-loved dining destination in Santa Cruz, located in a highly visible, easily accessible area, the café has built a loyal customer base of...

$139,000

$139,000

Sushi and Asian Cuisine Franchise

Riverside County, CA

This is a rare chance to acquire a successful sushi and Asian-inspired food business with two in-store locations inside major Southern California supermarkets. The model is franchise-ready and...

$319,000

$319,000

Cash Flow: $195,163

Rare Opportunity: Well-Loved Dessert Business Up for Grabs!

$178,000 - Concord, CA

$178,000

Concord, CA

Established Low-Waste, Plant-Based Refill Grocery Store

Long Beach, CA

Ethikli Sustainable Market has been a pioneer in refill and low-waste grocery in Long Beach since 2021. With the founder relocating overseas, this is a rare chance to step into a proven model without...

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$70,000

$70,000

Tutoring Center Roseville

Roseville, CA

Established Tutoring Center for Sale in Roseville, CA This profitable K-12 tutoring franchise has been serving the Roseville community since 2014, generating $200,000 in annual revenue with strong...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Established Asian Restaurant with ABC 41 License

San Diego, CA

An established, high-volume Asian restaurant in a desirable San Diego location is now available for acquisition. The business currently operates under an absentee owner model and possesses a valuable...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $168,714

Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale

Westlake Village, CA

Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale in Thousand Oaks! As a Farmers Insurance Agency Owner, you will join a group of business owners representing a strong and respected brand. Opportunity to...

$900,000

$900,000

Cash Flow: $567,000

Hollywood's Premier Eyebrow Salon

Los Angeles, CA

Sublime Eyes is a well-established eyebrow beauty studio with a strong reputation. Located in the highly desirable, high-traffic Sunset Boulevard, the business has built a loyal celebrity customer...

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$689,000

$689,000

Cash Flow: $550,000

Very Fun, Successful Yacht Charter Business in Cabo San Lucas!

San Diego, CA

Established Yacht Charter – Cabo San Lucas Mexico. Cabo San Lucas Marina Step into a dream lifestyle business or continue to enjoy strong absentee income with this highly successful private boat...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

San Diego Elite Speed & Strength- The Church

El Cajon, CA

San Diego Elite Speed & Strength is a turnkey athlete performance facility located in El Cajon, CA. The gym offers 25 yards of indoor turf, a fully equipped strength training area, and established...

$68,000

$68,000

Dehlan Group

Dehlan Group

Serving Fresno County, CA

Dehlan Group, selling California one business at a time.

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Successful Property Management Company 700K cashflow

Santa Clara County, CA

FOR SALE: High-Profit Property Management Company | $2.2M Located in One of California’s Fastest-Growing Cities | $700K Annual Cash Flow $2.4M+ Operating Income with upside potential This is a rare,...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Cash Flow: $700,000

Restaurant in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Greek-style restaurant with other variety of entrees and sandwiches for breakfast and Lunch. Near hotels, potential for tourist customers. Rated A from the health department. Potential for more...

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$328,000

$328,000

Cash Flow: $496,600

Drainage Contractors

$1,191,000 - Marin County, CA

$1,191,000

Marin County, CA

Ardeshir Vosooghi

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

High Volume Retiring Dry Cleaners

Lake Forest, CA

1). Monthly gross is $ 42,000 per month 2). Monthly rents $ 8,000 +$1,000 NNN 3).3 year Lease 4). size is approx.1,600 SF.+ High ceiling. 5). OWNER SINCE: 2004 6). The average net income possible is $...

$445,000

$445,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Boutique Fitness Franchise

Los Angeles, CA

Upscale boutique fitness franchise in excellent location in Granada Hills shopping mall with strong anchors. 240+ members with 4.9 star reviews across Yelp, Google and Classpass. Excellent tenured...

$100,000

$100,000

Established Farmers Agency For Sale In Irvine

Irvine, CA

Agent has been with Farmers Insurance for over 38 years and is looking to retire. The agency is well established and has 1 dually licensed staff. The service commissions are approximately 100,000 with...

$130,000

$130,000

Established Salon & Spa in Duarte – High-Traffic Location.

Duarte, CA

Turnkey Beauty Salon & Spa for Sale – Fully Equipped & Ready to Go! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a well-established beauty salon and spa in a prime location! This beautifully designed...

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$47,000

$47,000

Cash Flow: $1,160

Fresno Pool Service Route for Sale

Fresno County, CA

Great appreciative clients, all customers are very reasonable and friendly. Efficient routes that are organized daily by location. Excellent layout for growth. 6 of the 75 pools are chemical only...

$121,800

$121,800

Cash Flow: $139,500

Successful Sub Shop Franchise For Sale

Grass Valley, CA

Established in 1992, this Port of Subs franchise presents a rare opportunity for an owner-operator to own a turnkey business and achieve the American dream. With over 30 years of loyal customers and a...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

Established Men’s Wellness Clinic in Prime West Hollywood Location

West Hollywood, CA

Business Overview Ultimate Male West Hollywood is a turnkey men’s wellness and aesthetics clinic located on iconic Sunset Boulevard, offering a full suite of in-demand services including Testosterone...

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$399,000

$399,000

Irvine - Coffee/Tea Boba Shop w/Kiosk Ordering System-ABSENTEE OWNER

Irvine, CA

Serious Inquiries Only: Fill out the contact form for a confidentiality agreement to be emailed to you AND SEND proof of funds. Both items required prior to disclosing sensitive business details....

$195,000

$195,000

Profitable Liquor Store Just Off I-5 – Includes Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Siskiyou County, CA

Confidential liquor store with real estate for sale in Northern California, located just off the I-5 freeway. This turnkey operation features strong sales and steady traffic. Real property is included...

$1,295,000

$1,295,000

EBITDA: $203,097

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Diego Deli For Sale – Steady Sales, Easy to Run, Fully Turnkey!

San Diego, CA

MOM’s Deli – Affordable Turnkey Opportunity in a Business Park Setting Here’s a hidden gem with big potential! MOM’s Deli is a clean, owner-friendly operation nestled in a busy business park with...

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$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $40,000

Fox Theater / Entertainment Venue Opportunity

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Salinas, CA

Mahoney & Associates is pleased to present to the market The Fox Theatre at 241 Main St. in Salinas, California. The Fox Theatre stands as a historic gem, presenting a unique opportunity for...

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$4,500,000

$4,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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.