Costa Mesa, CA
Established Wedding Cake Catering and Retail Bakery - Penelope's Perfections Prime Business Opportunity in Costa Mesa's Trendy SoBeCa District This well-established bakery has been serving Orange...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Established Wedding Cake Catering and Retail Bakery
5
$650,000
Bar with Kitchen for Sale
Orange County, CA
Established Bar Restaurant with Full Liquor License - Orange County Opportunity This well-positioned bar and restaurant offers an exceptional opportunity in Orange County's thriving hospitality...
$415,000
Motivated and Priced to Sell
Escondido, CA
Transform Your Career with This Semi-Absentee Beauty & Personal Care Opportunity in Escondido Discover financial freedom through this established beauty and personal care business designed for the...
$350,000
Semi-Absentee | 11-Year Waxing Salon | Loyal Client Base |
California
This waxing salon in Northern California has been established for 11 years and under the current ownership for the last 7 years. They provide a wide variety of waxing services, including Brazilian...
3
$199,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Premium 16-Year Custom-Label Bottled Water Delivery Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Are you ready to step into a proven, recession-resistant route business with immediate profitability? This 16year-established custom-label bottled water delivery business serves a loyal base of...
$185,000
Own a Profitable Amazon FBA Business — Work Remotely, 2–3 Hours a Week
Whittier, CA
Acquire a turnkey Amazon FBA business that delivers consistent profit with minimal time commitment. Over the past 10 months, it has produced $50,000+ in revenue and $19,000 in net profit, with a...
$59,000
Cash Flow: $23,000
Boba shop with full kitchen
Costa Mesa, CA
Established boba shop with full commercial kitchen located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, within walking distance of Orange Coast College. This turnkey operation has been serving the community since...
4
$75,000
Well-Established Dance Studio in Santa Barbara County Area
California
Decades in business with a great reputation providing exceptional dance education to students in a small and supportive community. Established in dance, this studio has been a cornerstone of the local...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $45,252
Orinda Pool Service Route for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
Long Term seasoned accounts. Easy routes with most having cleaners. Service technician in place servicing approximately 80 pools a week. Strong additional profits from filter & salt cell cleaning,...
$188,500
Cash Flow: $91,000
Turnkey Food Hall Restaurant – Fully Built-Out & Ready for Any Concept
West Covina, CA
Located inside the popular Haven City Market in West Covina, this fully built-out fast casual restaurant offers a rare turnkey opportunity for a new owner. The location benefits from strong weekend...
2
$118,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
FranchiseMetal Supermarkets
Available Nationwide
Over $2 Million Average Gross Sales - As Low As $350,500 Investment & Recession-Safe
$125,000
Bakery
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pleasanton, CA
Paris Baguette is well stablished bakery worldwide. They have the best products and the quality of products is very high...
$1,800,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
profitable general tech/ Phone repair shop for sale
Long Beach, CA
This business has been carefully cultivated and grown over the past four years and is entering its fifth year with strong momentum. I bring extensive knowledge of day-to-day operations and am...
4
$69,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Established Beauty Salon with Loyal Clientele
$35,000
Van Nuys, CA
Market for Sale/Lease
Los Angeles, CA
SUCCESSFUL TURNKEY MARKET $500,000 RENT: $17,500 MONTH, MG APPROXIMATELY 4,950 SF PLUS STORAGE PARKING LOT ON PROPERTY- 12+ SPACES COULD BE DEMISED TO 3,450SF GREAT VISIBLITY HIGH TRAFFIC COUNT PRIME...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Large Vending Account
Apple Valley, CA
2 ai machines 1 bev max 1 new combo. Located for patients and medical workers. All machines equipped with credit cards readers....
$75,000
Lee Suryani
Pacific Coast Commercial
Serving San Diego County, CA
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Medical Supply DME Company For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
This turnkey Medical Supply & Durable Medical Equipment (DME) business located in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California is a well-established and fully licensed healthcare supplier serving both...
$150,000
Profitable and Highly Rated Sushi Restaurant (SDE 180+)
San Diego, CA
This well-known Japanese Sushi restaurant, which holds a Beer and Wine License, is located in a prime, high-traffic shopping center anchored by major national retail and grocery store brand. The...
$549,000
Cash Flow: $183,054
4-Year Established Smoke Shop, 2 Years with Liquor-Excellent Location
Glendale, CA
Smoke & Liquor is a well-established retail business located in an exceptional, high-demand area with strong and consistent foot traffic. The business has been operating for four years, with the smoke...
6
$550,000
Turnkey Pet Franchise
Monrovia, CA
TURNKEY PET FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY - MONROVIA, CA Please contact the listing agent for instructions and showings. OCCUPANTS/EMPLOYEES ARE ABSOLUTELY NOT TO BE DISTURBED! This established pet store...
6
$105,000
Well-Established HVAC Business, Over 200 Maintenance Accounts
Sacramento County, CA
This business requires a California State Contractor's License "C-20 - Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor". Please do not inquire if you do not already hold this license....
$350,000
Cash Flow: $124,396
FranchiseClass 101
Available Nationwide
Helping Students Find Their Future. Class 101 takes the confusion and intimidation out of the college application process.
$50,000
Semi-Absentee Run Automotive Repair Shop, Solid Revenues!
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Nevada County, CA
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to own an automotive shop semi-remotely! The current owner has been staying out of state for numerous weeks at a time since 2023 and has permanently...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $93,200
Chinese Restaurant for Sale in Busy Tustin Area Affordable Lease
Tustin, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a well-established Chinese restaurant in Tustin, specializing primarily in takeout and delivery. This turnkey operation has a loyal customer base and is ideal for an...
$245,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Located in a busy shopping plaza.
$99,000
Alamo, CA
Asian Market in Riverside
Arlington, CA
3,000. Sq ft , Asian Market in Riverside ,Downtown. Profitable and Excellent Location....
$150,000
Cash Flow: $98,400
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
Successful Auto Repair Business, Knowledgeable Staff.
Sacramento County, CA
This auto repair and smog testing business was started in 1976, as a sole proprietorship in a two-bay service station. The business moved in 1977 and occupied a 2,000 square ft warehouse space before...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $142,418
ARCO / ampm Adjacent to Major Freeway
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego County, CA
Exclusively listed by The Gas Broker. Qualified buyers only. A fully executed Confidentiality Agreement and proof of financial capability are required prior to receiving additional information. For...
$5,700,000
Profitable Design Subscription Agency | $240K+ 2025 Revenue | 20k MRR
Palo Alto, CA
Renlar is a profitable, subscription-based graphic and web design agency delivering recurring monthly retainers to startups, agencies, and eCommerce brands. The business operates on a productized...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $126,000
Equipment Rental Business w/ Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sonora, CA
EQUIPMENT RENTAL BUSINESS WITH REAL ESTATE Established in 1974, this turnkey equipment rental business represents a rare opportunity to acquire a market-leading operation in Sonora, California. For...
6
$3,500,000
Gas Station on +/- 11 Acres Along Hwy 395!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Inyo County, CA
Do Not Visit Site Until You Speak With Broker. Please No Speaking with Employees/Ownership & Do Not Loiter on Property. Exclusively Listed and Presented By: The Gas Broker™. This Mobil-branded gas...
$1,995,000
FranchiseSchooley Mitchell Cost Reduction
Available Nationwide
Finding solutions that save businesses time and money. Promote a risk-free cost saving and expense reduction analysis.
$100,000
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
Cash Flow: $15,000
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...
6
$375,000
South Bay Diesels – Premier 5-Star Diesel Operation
$750,000
Gardena, CA
Premier Event Destination, Established Winery, and Legacy Opportunity
Plymouth, CA
Welcome to one of Northern California’s most recognized and successful event driven winery destinations, where timeless architecture, rolling vineyards, and a vibrant hospitality atmosphere come...
3
$11,995,000
EBITDA: $246,000
Hot, Fresh & Ready – A Pizza Parler |
Salinas, CA
Established franchise pizza parlor located at 109 Bardin Road, Salinas, CA, offering a turnkey opportunity for a new owner-operator. The business benefits from a recognized brand, fully operational...
2
$80,000
FranchiseExpedia Cruises
Available in California
For over 35 years, Expedia Cruises has been one of North America's largest retail travel agency franchises and a leading seller of cruise travel. Build equity and enjoy a great lifestyle with our proven franchise model by starting your franchise journey today!
$150,000
Established San Diego Tattoo Studio – Prime Coastal Location
San Diego, CA
Established tattoo studio in Ocean Beach, San Diego, located two blocks from the beach. This is a turnkey asset sale of a professionally built, fully operational studio with established branding and...
4
$100,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Multi-Unit Denny's Franchise Opportunity
Monterey County, CA
4 Unit Package Upward Sales Trend Denny's Inc. has over 1,600 quality full service Denny's restaurants across the United States. 1 million dollars net worth with at least $500K liquid. Restaurant...
$1,630,000
Cash Flow: $420,000
High-Volume Papa John’s Franchise
Roseville, CA
High-volume Papa John’s franchise located in the strong retail trade area of Roseville, California. This established location generates consistent sales with strong brand recognition and a loyal...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $312,000
$400k+ Gross Income Frozen Yogurt & Mobile Catering Platform
Contra Costa County, CA
Established and profitable self-serve frozen yogurt shop paired with a branded mobile catering operation generating approximately $80K in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings. Retail location benefits from...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Ultimate Mancave – 2 Bars, Pool Tables, Lounge, Live Music Venue
Alameda County, CA
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...
3
$775,000
David Blatteis
Blatteis Realty Co. Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Independently owned and operated since 1922, Blatteis Realty was one of the first San Francisco real estate companies to specialize in retail and office space for lease. By emphasizing cooperation amongst our own team members as well as the brokerage community, our company's presence and knowledge of San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area has, for almost a century, secured the multigenerational loyalty of Property Owners, Institutional Organizations, Tenants, Principal Developers, and Brokers. Blatteis Realty's reputation for collaboration, knowledge, and extensive service grew alongside San Francisco's rise as a world center and international destination for fashion, retail, and entertainment. Our firm is a full-service brokerage company that covers the complete range of commercial real estate transactions: Retail Real Estate Services, Investment Sales & Acquisitions, Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Location Strategy Services, Commercial Real Estate Consulting Services, Property Management, and more. Our team of experts knows the value of maintaining relationships. Our clients know us for our knowledge and integrity. For a complete list of the services offered, please browse our website or contact us directly.
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Well established Tobacco Smoke and Vape Shop
Orange, CA
Highly Profitable Smoke & Vape Shop in city of Orange....
3
$250,000
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...
6
$250,000
Cookie and Dessert Kiosk Inside Glendale Galleria
$99,000
Glendale, CA
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...
$3,500,000
Cash Flow: $700,000
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...
6
$675,000
FranchiseThe Grounds Guys
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Landscaping franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $854K average annual gross sales!*
$30,000
Long Established High Foot Traffic Vending Route
Orange County, CA
Take advantage of a ready-to-operate vending machine business with established locations and consistent monthly revenue. This profitable vending route includes modern snack and beverage machines...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Profitable Podiatry Practice–Established 40 Years–Seller Retiring
Oceanside, CA
This established Podiatry Practice generates approximately $170,000 in annual seller discretionary earnings while currently operating on a part-time schedule, offering an excellent income opportunity...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $170,000
Mission Foods Route for Sale | Vacaville, CA — $105,000 (Sale Pending)
Vacaville, CA
Mission Foods Route for Sale | Vacaville, CA — $105,000 Enter CA-76842 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/mission-foods-vacaville-ca-ca-76842/ About...
$105,000
Cash Flow: $97,852
Rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, dual-location specialty
Contra Costa County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, dual-location specialty practice serving the East Bay and Central Valley markets. This established Endodontic and Oral Surgery practice generates over...
5
$1,599,999
Existing Hair Salon in Prime Retail Center
Paso Robles, CA
Seize an opportunity to own a Fantastic Sams franchise in one of Paso Robles' most powerful retail corridors. This salon benefits from an extraordinary volume of built-in foot traffic; with Albertsons...
2
$20,000
Modern Fully Equipped Salon Ready for New Owner
Alpine, CA
Alpine Uptown Salon is a turnkey, fully operational 9-station salon located in Alpine, CA. Recently rebranded and currently ranked the #1 salon on Google in the area, this business offers strong...
$60,000
Cash Flow: $42,000
Established STEM Robotics Franchise with 5 School Locations
Pleasanton, CA
Step Into a Growing, Purpose-Driven Business Take over an established and revenue-generating robotics and STEM education franchise serving Alameda County in the San Francisco Bay Area — one of the...
6
$65,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
Turnkey Dental Laboratory | Northern California | $484K Cash Flow
California
This is a well-established, full-service dental laboratory located in California, serving approximately 150 active dental practices across the region. Founded in 2019, the lab has grown to generate...
$1,920,000
Cash Flow: $484,162
Pool Service Route - Woodland / Davis, CA
Woodland, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Well Established Pool Service Route in upscale neighborhoods. This...
$173,460
Cash Flow: $147,000
FranchisePestMaster
Available Nationwide
Average Gross Sales of $542,842!* Own an Award-Winning Pest Control Business with the Flexibility of a Home-Based Office.
$50,000
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.
