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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

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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

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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

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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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$199,750

$199,750

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

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

Frozen Yogurt Business

$465,000 - Ventura County, CA

$465,000

Ventura County, CA

Ryan J. Roques

First Choice Business Brokers - Corona/Ontario Office

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

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

Ian MacLachlan

Business Team

Serving Santa Clara County, CA

Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.

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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

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

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

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Restaurant for Sale – Brentwood

$100,000 - Brentwood, CA

$100,000

Brentwood, CA

Jacky Chen

Grand Realty Group

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

$579,000

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

$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

$850,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

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...

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$750,000

$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...

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$320,000

$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

$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,"...

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$135,000

$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

$71,485,000

Cash Flow: $8,298,254

Highly 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...

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Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $5,102,421

Pick Up Pizza Nets $140,000, $200,000 Dn. Owner Fin. rent 1,368/mo

$340,000 - Bakersfield, CA

$340,000

Bakersfield, CA

michael marich

MS Real Estate Incorporated

*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....

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$425,000

$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....

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$125,000

$125,000

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...

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$100,000

$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

$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

$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

$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

$296,000

Max Lee

The Right Realty Group

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Used 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

$90,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

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

$79,200

Cash Flow: $86,000

Appliance Repair Company

$1,180,000 - Los Gatos, CA

$1,180,000

Los Gatos, CA

Ardeshir Vosooghi

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

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

$650,000

Cash Flow: $284,000

Gorgeous 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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$165,000

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

$450,000

Cash Flow: $128,925

Landscape 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

$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

$2,800,000

Cash Flow: $10,600

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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

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...

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$368,000

$368,000

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

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.