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...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Boutique Fitness Franchise
$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
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...
6
$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
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
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...
5
$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
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
EBITDA: $203,097
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...
6
$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...
6
$4,500,000
FranchiseGarageExperts
Available Nationwide
GarageExperts® is the dominant leader in the garage renovation and commercial epoxy and polyaspartic flooring industry which is part of the $538 billion home improvement market. For over 15 years, we have been helping residential, commercial, and industrial customers transform their spaces with epoxy and polyaspartic floor coatings, custom-built cabinets, and slatwall organizational systems. The home improvement and commercial market is expected to be a $620 billion industry by the year 2025, leading to endless possibilities for our garage organization and two-component commercial floor coating company. Learn more about becoming a garage floor franchise today.
$65,000
See More FranchisesFast Growing Riverside Bar W/ High Cashflow, Low Rent & Overhead
Riverside, CA
BRÜE CRÜE is a craft beer taproom and independent rock venue. We’re proud to be the “third place” for an incredible community of regulars. A convenient spot between home and work where everyone feels...
5
$399,999
Cash Flow: $144,000
Hospice Agency for Sale
Ventura County, CA
Overview: A well-established hospice agency in Ventura County, California. This reputable agency has been providing compassionate end-of-life care since 2017, and has garnered a stellar reputation in...
$579,000
Two Turnkey Turlock Restaurants For Sale!
$495,000
Turlock, CA
Kitchen Catering commissary space cafe
San Diego, CA
Very Unique opportunity COMMISSARY KITCHEN WHOLESALE DREAM HUGE KITCHEN FULLY OPERATIONAL BY APPOINTMENT ONLY TEXT OR EMAIL AT FOR QUESTIONS ALL CLEAN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION GOOD MAINTENANCE ON...
$395,000
Emissions Monitoring Systems - Proven Business Over 30 Years!
Anaheim, CA
We have been manufacturing and servicing emissions monitoring equipment for over 30 years. We are a trusted brand with a loyal customer base, proven cash flow, and we are the only producer in the...
$850,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
Wasim Rahman
TNW BUSINESS BROKERS
Serving San Francisco County, CA
TNW Business Brokers Inc., based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is a full-service business brokerage firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, franchise owners, and investors buy and sell businesses with confidence and success. With deep expertise in franchise resales, restaurant and retail transactions, and small-to-mid-market business sales, TNW has built a trusted reputation for professionalism, transparency, and results.
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Profitable and Well-Established Teriyaki Restaurant
Sacramento, CA
Well-established for over 15 years; current owner has operated since 2018. Excellent following of repeat customers and first time visitors. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Approximately 1,700...
4
$750,000
Cash Flow: $188,541
CNC Manufacturing and Prototype Making
Santa Clara, CA
This business is in a good location, in the heart of Silicon Valley for 30 years. Serves customer needs for prototypes, special orders, and short-run production. Company has outside connections with...
6
$320,000
Cash Flow: $189,000
Lighting business - Design, repair, sales,
San Rafael, CA
Well established for over 20 years (1994)Lighting business in Marin County for sale. Owner is retiring. Located in central Marin with a fantastic showroom with plenty of office, storage and work shop....
$250,000
Juicy Juicy
Bermuda Dunes, CA
For Sale in Bermuda Dunes: Juicy Juicy, a vibrant juice bar dedicated to serving all-organic, fresh juices and delicious smoothies. Juicy Juicy believes in the philosophy "Drink Well, Live Well,"...
3
$135,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
National Consumer Products Manufacturer & Distributor
California
This company is a market-leading manufacturer and distributor of premium consumer products, serving a rapidly growing segment of the health and lifestyle industry. With a vertically integrated...
$71,485,000
Cash Flow: $8,298,254
FranchiseMinuteman Press Business Services
Available Nationwide
Minuteman Press is the world's largest & #1 rated digital printing and graphics franchise. With our state of the art technology, proven marketing programs and over 25 regional support offices, we have been able to take quality people from all walks of life and provide them with the opportunity to secure their financial future.
$50,000
See More FranchisesHighly Profitable Roofing Contractor Southern California
California
Well-established Southern California roofing contractor specializing in multifamily reroofing, repair, and building envelope restoration services. Founded in 1970, company has proudly operated for...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $5,102,421
Nationally Recognized Italian Kitchen for Sale | $2M Annual Revenue
Beaumont, CA
Rare opportunity to own Domenico’s Beaumont, one of only two remaining locations of the iconic family brand dating back to 1960. Still operated by the founder’s son, this pizzeria is known for...
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$500,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
High-Volume Coastal Restaurant with ABC Type 47 License
$2,395,000
Monterey County, CA
*Price Negotiable* Turnkey Franchise Store Specializing in LEGO
Temecula, CA
Turnkey Franchise Store Specializing in New and Used LEGO This established Bricks & Minifigs franchise presents an exceptional opportunity to own the only exclusive LEGO retailer in Temecula Valley....
5
$425,000
Great location, low rent
West Hollywood, CA
A beautiful , cozy and modern hair and nail shop for sale in West Hollywood , CA. Business has been around almost 6yrs. Currently I have 4 chair renters , I nail tech and some regular nail clients....
6
$130,000
Turnkey Boba, Food & Hand-Rolled Ice Cream with Type 1 Hood!
San Pablo, CA
Step into ownership with this fully-equipped, turnkey rolling house located in a high-traffic San Pablo commercial plaza, anchored by major brands like McDonald’s and Starbucks. This established and...
6
$100,000
Dental Clinic in LA's Koreatown
Los Angeles, CA
Prime Dental practice for sale in Korea Town offered at $475,000. With state-of-the-art equipment, 5 fully equipped treatment rooms, high patient volume (9+ scaling patients/day, strong implant...
$475,000
South Lake Tahoe Wine Bar & Eatery – Prime Tourist District
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Unmatched Asset Sale – Fully Built-Out Wine Bar with $100K+ Inventory – Act Fast This is a rare and time-sensitive opportunity to acquire a fully operational wine bar for a fraction of the original...
$150,000
Popular Downtown Sacramento Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
Sacramento, CA
Popular Downtown Sacramento Cocktail Bar & Restaurant $95,000 + $6k inventory We are pleased to offer this established Full Liquor Cocktail Bar & Restaurant in the Downtown Area. This opportunity...
$95,000
Profitable NAD+ Electrolyte Brand Fully Built DTC & Amazon Business
West Hollywood, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire the first-ever drinkable NAD+ electrolyte supplement brand, a fully built and positioned health & wellness e-commerce company with a complete infrastructure ready...
$296,000
FranchiseMcAlister's Deli
Available Nationwide
McAlister’s Deli® offers guests more than hearty sandwiches piled high and sides worth sharing. Through genuine Southern hospitality and friendly conversation, we aim to make every guest feel like our place is their place, too. Become a part of something special with a McAlister’s Deli® of your very own.
$425,000
See More FranchisesUsed Car Dealership
Riverside County, CA
ESTABLISHED USED CAR DEALERSHIP - This turnkey operation/ will save you 8-13 months of dealing with the city, trying to get a Dealer License; Which you will have to pay rent on the location you...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
TURNKEY // Mobile Grooming & Pet Sitting Business
Vista, CA
This turnkey Woofie’s franchise offers a rare opportunity to own a high-demand, fully operational mobile pet grooming business in one of Southern California’s most affluent and pet-loving markets....
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$160,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
PROFITABLE Coffee , Boba , Dessert shop, Hillcrest , San Diego, CA
$128,000
San Diego, CA
Palmdale Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
All routes are in desirable areas. Very loyal customers with great payment histories. Excellent starter route with room for growth. All routes are in great areas. Very loyal customers with great...
$79,200
Cash Flow: $86,000
Solar Installation Contractor with Strong Earnings
Ventura County, CA
This well-established solar installation contractor has earned a reputation for quality workmanship, integrity, and customer service. Operating in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties with selective...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $284,000
FranchiseBloomin' Blinds
Available in California
This franchise averaged 58% YOY growth DURING the pandemic with quick breakevens + 30% returns! Home-based, quick open & only one employee to start.
$125,000
See More FranchisesGorgeous Modern Salon - Remodeled in January
Fullerton, CA
Gorgeous Modern Salon - Remodeled in January . 6 Stations , may add more , large suite with sink ,waiting reception area , restroom etc. Must see . Turn key . Located in a very busy shopping center...
$19,888
Sporting Goods Store 100 Yrs. In Business N. California SC2228
California
Sporting Goods Store 100 Yrs. In Business N. California SC2228 Financial Information Asking Price: $570,000 Cash Flow: $140,000 Gross Revenue: $950,000 Down Payment: $570,000 This retail hybrid...
$570,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
Well-Established Shoe & Purse Repair Shop – Prime Monrovia Location!
Monrovia, CA
Shoe & Purse Repair Shop for Sale – Prime Monrovia Location! Own a well-established shoe & purse repair shop in the heart of Monrovia! Fully equipped with everything you need to continue serving a...
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$45,000
Famous Chinese Dumpling Brand for Sale
Alhambra, CA
20 years famous Chinese dumpling brand restaurant for sale. Every months very profitable amount but seller is old couple and need to retired. They do have over 10 franchise restaurants. And this...
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$600,000
Cash Flow: $170,000
Stand alone building with patio have parking lots
Long Beach, CA
Established Thai Restaurant - Prime Long Beach Location This thriving Thai restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced restaurateur or investor seeking a turnkey operation in...
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$165,000
Marshall Pollock CBB CBI
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is considered by many to be the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage, franchising, to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
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Turnkey Pizza Takeout & Delivery Business – Fully Equipped & Ready
Chula Vista, CA
FLAM’s Pizza is a turnkey takeout and delivery shop designed for simplicity, efficiency, and profitability. The space offers approximately 1,200 sq. ft. of well-laid-out kitchen and service area,...
6
$98,000
3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Southern California
California
Own a small, profitable portfolio of solo runs! › 3 Dedicated Solo Runs › Dedicated runs offer consistent, reliable revenue. › This business would be an excellent opportunity for a hands-on...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $128,925
Top Business Tech-enabled M&A Firm - US Only - $100M+ Active Pipeline
$2,795,000
California
Digital Ad Agency | $1.1M | Trending $750K+ Profit | 54% Margin
Palo Alto, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-margin digital agency built to help coaches, consultants, and agencies consistently close high-ticket clients—without relying on cold outreach or...
$1,100,000
EBITDA: $750,000
Profitable Bathtub Refinishing Business – 20 Years Strong – Turnkey!
Yucaipa, CA
Established Bathtub Refinishing Business - 20 Years of Proven Success This turnkey bathtub refinishing business offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established operation with...
$48,000
Cash Flow: $84,000
FranchiseClaimTek
Available Nationwide
Start a Professional Medical Billing & Practice Management Consulting Service Now! The Right Opportunity at the Right Time!
$32,000
See More FranchisesLandscape Installation and Maintenance Company
Madera County, CA
70% Maintence routes with contracts (134 accounts) which consists of 85% Commercial and 15% Residential 30% Landscape installation Longtime experienced loyal employees A+ Better Business Bureau rating...
$1,000,000
Creative & Production Office Rentals Profitable business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Burbank, CA
This is a profitable business Providing Creative and production office space for all Entertainment industry such as, recording studios, Music producers, Records companies, Publishing companies, Tech...
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$2,800,000
Cash Flow: $10,600
AI, VR and AR Training Solutions Company for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
The Company, with over 15 years of expertise in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), metaverse, and artificial intelligence (AI), is dedicated to transforming workforce performance across...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $302,347
Japanese Restaurant For Sale
Tracy, CA
This established restaurant is located in a high-traffic shopping center, surrounded by major retailers including Walmart, Costco, Home Depot, Best Buy, and HomeGoods. It also sits next to popular...
6
$368,000
Supermarket For Sale
Alhambra, CA
A 13,500 sq. ft. neighborhood SuperMarket with total size of 15,000 sq. ft. space, including storage and upstairs offices, with Produce, Meat, Seafood and 9 lanes of Groceries, is an excellent...
$499,000
Premium Subway Location - $35K+ SDE Potential
Garden Grove, CA
Rare chance to acquire a premium Subway location at exceptional value pricing. Previously high-performing store with proven $590K+ revenue capability offers significant recovery upside for experienced...
$165,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
“Fairy Tale Retail Store on Ave Del Mar, San Clemente! Price Reduced.”
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...
3
$75,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
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
[PENDING] Hovey Winery for Sale
Murphys, CA
Hovey Winery – Boutique Winery Opportunity in the Heart of Murphys Offered at $500,000 Cash or $600,000 Seller Carry Option Discover a rare opportunity to own one of Murphys’ beloved boutique...
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$500,000
FranchiseMiracle Method Surface Refinishing
Available Nationwide
Impressive average gross revenue of $1,230,180!* Join the #1 Surface Refinishing Brand, ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine!
$45,000
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.
