Orange County, CA
Perfect starter route with room to raise rates, making this a value buy. Good customers, tight routes per day, and very well kept pools. Consistent additional profits from Summer treatment every year...
Businesses For Sale in California
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La Mirada Pool Service Route for Sale
$39,600
Cash Flow: $47,000
Specaility Furniture Store, Easy To Run, Very Profitable
Contra Costa County, CA
Transform your investment into a thriving specialty furniture business that delivers consistent profitability with minimal hands-on management required. Since 2005, this established East Bay furniture...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Mailbox Rental, Mail Center, Retail For sale, U-Haul Center
Laguna Niguel, CA
For Sale: OC Mail Store – Turnkey Shipping & Business Service Center in Laguna Niguel, CA Please DO NOT Call the STORE< we have employees that work there, Privacy reasons > Business Overview: OC Mail...
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$150,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Grocery Market in Silverlake for Sale! Major Price Reduction!!!
Los Angeles, CA
Established supermarket located in a prime location of Silverlake for sale with all the fixtures & assets included. Price Reduced! Motivated Seller!...
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$99,000
Venice Beach barbershop-TURN KEY-10 years established-Low rent
Los Angeles, CA
Established Venice Beach barbershop offering exceptional turnkey opportunity just two blocks from the iconic Venice Beach boardwalk. This 10-year established business operates in a beautifully...
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$65,000
Cash Flow: $205,200
Premier Korean BBQ Restaurant — Rare Opportunity, Irvine, OC
Irvine, CA
This Korean BBQ Spot is a well-established, full-service Korean barbecue restaurant operating in the heart of Irvine, California — one of the most affluent and consistently sought-after dining markets...
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$1,350,000
Semi- Absentee / Coastal / Recurring Revenue / Skincare Studio
California
Established skincare studio with a proven membership model generating 38% recurring revenue and systems in place to operate without the owner on-site. Operating since 2017, the business has built a...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $126,581
Cheesesteak & Wing Shop
Roseville, CA
long established restaurant , made to order burgers, wings , cheesesteaks, salads, subs , large patio , free standing building etc... beer and wine --- tvs...
$165,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Established 5000sqft Restaurant with Full Bar
Big Bear Lake, CA
Confidential bar + restaurant opportunity — Big Bear Lake, CA Well-established bar and restaurant in Big Bear Lake with a strong local following and repeat clientele. The space is 5,000+ sq. ft. with...
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$299,000
Togo's Sandwich Franchise Sandwich Shop Opportunity
Stanislaus County, CA
Established Togo’s Sandwich Franchise – Low Rent & Prime Lifestyle Hours Business Description Rare opportunity to own an established Togo’s Sandwich franchise with an unbeatable overhead structure....
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$159,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
FranchiseZ PLUMBERZ
Available Nationwide
Full-Service Plumbing, Sewer, and Drain Company
$40,000
HVAC Reliable & Professional Company
Riverside County, CA
Family owned and operated HVAC company in Riverside County. Owner has built and maintained a strong profitable HVAC company with low overhead and a dominating presence with both commercial and...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $150,239
Established Carpet Cleaning Business
El Cajon, CA
Established carpet cleaning business serving San Diego County with a strong reputation and consistent demand. The business generated approximately $241,000 in gross revenue over the past 12 months...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Grocery store with un-conditional liquor license, Meat, and Kitchen
$1,350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Barber Shop salon
Gardena, CA
Someone recently left the barbershop sad to say really good location he had to leave the state established clientele negotiable everything included owner finance everything you need is there already...
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Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $75,000
Sacramento Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
Great very compact starter route. Six Chem only and six chem plus. Easy pools takes about 4 hours for the whole route. Filters, Pool RX/Blueray XL, Phosphate treatment are extra. Own your own...
$102,000
Cash Flow: $132,000
Mark Smith
Summit Business Advisors
Serving Nevada County, CA
Established in 2008, Summit Business Advisors serves the High Sierra Business Communities from Lake Tahoe to Lake Almanor, CA. Mark Smith, Broker and Founder has over 40 years of experience working with businesses throughout the Western US. and is a 15 year member of the International Business and California Business Broker Associations. If you are an owner looking to exit and sell your business or a buyer looking to purchase a business, Summit has the track record and experience to assist you. We specialize in businesses in the Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing or Transportation sectors with sales between $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 and EBITDA of $100,000 or greater.
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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
Printing Business for sale in the Eastern High Sierra
Bishop, CA
Work where you play! Estiblished in 1978 / Alex Printing was successful from the beginning. Bishop is a special place Located in the Eastern Sierra mountains of California, highly recreational, with...
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$279,900
Established Furniture Store for Sale – Peninsula, Northern CA Bay Area
San Mateo County, CA
Established Furniture Store for Sale – Peninsula, Northern CA Bay Area This custom couch furniture store represents an exceptional opportunity in San Mateo County's affluent Peninsula market....
$75,000
Profitable Pet Grooming in Pasadena CA –4.9 star Yelp–Turnkey
Pasadena, CA
Established in 2022, LA Pet Home is a highly rated and well-recognized pet grooming salon in Pasadena, CA, featuring a loyal customer base of approximately 1,000 active clients and a strong 4.9-star...
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$215,000
Cash Flow: $215,000
Snyder’s-Lance Route for Sale | Napa, CA — $135,000
Napa, CA
Snyder’s-Lance Route for Sale | Napa, CA — $135,000 Enter Quick Code CA-53602 at RoutesRUs.com for full details, or visit: https://routesrus.com/snyders-lance-napa-ca-ca-53602/ About the Route...
$135,000
Cash Flow: $75,113
FranchiseMerry Maids
Available in California
Merry Maids is a recognized and industry-leading house cleaning franchise in the U.S. Merry Maids has more than 7,000 home cleaning professionals who service homes on four continents, including more than 200,000 homes in North America every month. Merry Maids is proud to be part of Atlanta-based ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SERV), a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services for over 75 years.
$50,000
Luxury Event Rental + Invitation Company
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Glow Concepts & Tange Designs represent a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established luxury linen rental business with more than two decades of operating history, brand recognition, and...
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$1,350,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Pizza and Italian restaurant -full staff-high traffic 4.5* reviews
Santa Clarita, CA
This Pizza/ Italian restaurant is located at a very busy cross street and large shopping center in Santa Clarita. The restaurant is set-up with a well equipped kitchen that includes a double stacked...
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$149,999
Mediterranean Restaurant | Prime Southern California Market
$850,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Liquor store convenience market
Palm Springs, CA
“Turnkey”Profitable type 21 Liquor store and convenience market located in the Palm Springs area. This store is conveniently located next to I-10 on the main thoroughfare for visitors to Joshua Tree...
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$550,000
SBA Pre-qualified! Very Profitable Japanese fusion Restaurant in LB
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Long Beach, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1007 Area: Long Beach Asking Price: $3,300,000 includes...
$3,300,000
Cash Flow: $1,061,291
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
High Volume Pet Grooming, Award Winning, and #1 in the Area!
Los Angeles County, CA
“ PENDING “ + “ IN ESCROW “ Description of the business: We are proud to be the #1 pet spa in a uniquely pet-friendly city, where the dog ownership rate per household is among the highest in the...
$840,000
Cash Flow: $275,000
Express Car Wash with Real Estate -Very Attractive - 100% Absentee Run
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tulare County, CA
Great opportunity to purchase a very attractive, newly established, top of line, McNeil Built, Express Car Wash with Real Estate. Please note, that this Express Car Wash with Real Estate is McNeil...
$7,999,000
Palm Springs Podiatry – Seller Retiring April
Palm Springs, CA
Unique opportunity to acquire a 48-year established podiatry practice in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Dennis Lee Marta has built a respected, “low-tech, high-touch” practice rooted in decades of...
$199,500
Cash Flow: $138,489
FranchiseVoda Cleaning & Restoration
Available in California
Join one of the nation’s fastest-growing cleaning & restoration franchises—simple, scalable, profitable.
$75,000
Exotic & Classic Car Dealership - La Jolla, California
San Diego, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a legendary player in the global collector automotive scene: Sports Car Company, Inc. Located in the heart of La Jolla Village, this family-owned exotic and...
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$595,000
San Diego Engine Balancing & Automotive Service Center
San Diego County, CA
Turn-Key Engine Balancing & Automotive Service Center. 2,500 Sf Shop Leased Through 2026. Two Employees. $130,000 Worth Of Equipment. $95,000 Worth Of Vehicles....
$210,000
Cash Flow: $64,756
Profitable Promotional Products Business - 23 Years in Los Angeles
$229,500
Los Angeles County, CA
Pepperidge Farm Snack Route, Torrance, CA
Torrance, CA
Pepperidge Farm Snack route for sale in the Torrance, California area for $700,000. Financing available with an estimated $268,000 down! Currently grossing $609,336 in sales and nets $110,864....
$700,000
Cash Flow: $110,864
Well Established Liquor Store Business for Sale in Fresno/Clovis Area
Fresno, CA
Liquor Store Business Opportunity – Fresno/Clovis An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established liquor store in a high-traffic area of Fresno, CA. Currently, the business is doing an...
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$500,000
FranchiseCaring Transitions
Available in California
75 million seniors need home relocation, downsizing, and estate sales services. Join one of America’s fastest-growing senior service franchises.
$50,000
FOR SALE: Profitable & Fully Automated Laundromat
Tipton, CA
Well-established, fully automated laundromat serving the communities of Tipton and Pixley, centrally located between Tulare and Earlimart. This is the only laundromat in the area, creating strong and...
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$250,000
Coffee Shop & Ice Cream Shop + Event Venue
Orange, CA
Fully built-out café layout (No Hood) Instagram-friendly pink aesthetic throughout Efficient kitchen + prep flow Turn-Key Business For Sale Orange, CA Proprietary Recipes Included Signature coffee...
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$70,000
Outpatient Hospice Care Agency-Jacho Accredited-Profitable
Ontario, CA
SELLER'S FINANCING AVAILABLE, FOR WELL QUALIFIED BUYER, WITH AT LIST 70% DOWN!!! BALANCE OF 30 % SHORT TERM FINANCING 8 MONTHS, INTEREST FREE. Outpatient hospice care operation, that delivers...
$1,199,000
Cash Flow: $486,000
Profitable Subway Sandwich Shop – $123K Cash Flow & Highway Location
Fairfield, CA
Rare opportunity to own a nationally recognized sandwich franchise with strong cash flow and unbeatable highway visibility. This location consistently generates solid profits, making it an attractive...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $132,335
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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$288,000
Carl Schweiger
Trilogy Realty Specialists
Serving Riverside County, CA
At Trilogy Realty Specialists Inc., we put our extensive knowledge of commercial real estate in California to work for you. Our goal is to empower our clients to make smart decisions, tackle any issues in all aspects of their real estate transactions, and go above and beyond to make sure you have an outstanding experience. "Trilogy Retail Specialists is a three facet real estate firm that has its entire focus on helping the entrepreneurial backbone of our communities, the small business owner. We focus on helping the individual retail tenant find the right space, get the right rate and keep it, and ultimately help when it is time to sell the business to the next owner. Our third facet is our non-profit community outreach where we help these same owners in their efforts to support those local challenges each and every community faces."
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FOR SALE: Profitable, Fully Operational Escape Room in Prime SoCal Loc
Orange, CA
--- Step into ownership of a **highly profitable, turnkey escape room business** in the heart of Orange County, California. IMMERSION ESCAPE ROOMS dba ENTANGLED is a well-established, 8-year-old...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Mathnasium Learning Center for Sale, CA (2473001)
Santa Ana, CA
With over 1000 centers – and more opening each week – Mathnasium is rapidly growing in neighborhoods around the world. That’s because we are passionate about what we do. It’s also because our...
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$60,000
Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County
$350,000
Escondido, CA
Car Wash, Oil Change, Tint And Auto Detail Shop
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
La Puente, CA
Full-Service Car Wash with Multiple Profit Centers Prime Location | High Traffic | Strong Demographics Located on Hacienda Blvd near a major intersection, this full-service hand car wash benefits from...
$3,990,000
Indian Restaurant with Beer & Wine License
Huntington Beach, CA
Indian Restaurant near Pacific Highway 1 in Orange County. Buyer can gain additional profits by reducing 2 overhead staff. Please do not disturb or ask the staff for details. For any questions reach...
$150,000
FranchiseOne Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
Available in California
Join the #1 HVAC franchise brand! Become a part of the essential services industry driven by consumer demand and support by a nationally-recognized name in HVAC.
$150,000
Profitable, Established Smoke and Novelty Shop
Vacaville, CA
We have been in the same location for over 20 years and have a very well established stream of customers that are loyal to the business. WE ARE MORE THAN A SMOKE SHOP. We sell jewelry, clothing,...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Established Vietnamese Restaurant in high traffic shopping center
Redlands, CA
Established Vietnamese Restaurant - Prime Redlands Location This thriving Vietnamese Pho restaurant represents an exceptional opportunity in Redlands' bustling dining scene. Operating successfully...
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$300,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Pine Cove Marina!
Lewiston, CA
This Marina sits on the beautiful Lewiston Lake. Lewiston Lake is a fishing lake that attracts the serious fly fisherman to families looking for summer fun. With a max speed of 10 miles per hour, this...
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$239,000
The restaurant is located on a second floor in a small strip mall.
Marina Del Rey, CA
Thai restaurant located in Marina del Rey. The restaurant has a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with a simple, comfortable interior and outdoor seating that fits well with the coastal marina setting....
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$170,000
Established BBQ Restaurant and Catering Business for Sale
Truckee, CA
BBQ Restaurant and full service catering business established 19years. Location in beautiful Truckee Ca. a mountain town known for skiing, hiking, biking, golf, fishing, Donner Lake, 14mi from Lake...
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$275,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Ultra Luxury Exotic Car Dealership
Los Angeles County, CA
*Business Highlights* Strong brand presence in the high-end luxury and exotic vehicle market Established reputation for excellence, discretion, and premium client service Proven, consistent...
$6,500,000
Turnkey & Profitable Burbank Dry Cleaners – Strong Net Income
Burbank, CA
Cricket West Dry Cleaners is a great opportunity to purchase a well-located, full-service dry cleaning plant in Burbank. The business faces limited direct competition in the immediate area. With...
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$495,000
Cash Flow: $331,000
35 Year Absenteee Owned Award-Winning Pet Grooming Business - SC2257
California
This long-established pet grooming company in Northern California has been established for over 35 years and under the current ownership for the 3 years. They perform all kinds of pet grooming...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $45,000
High-Cash-Flow Hair Transplant Medical Practice – $1.4M Revenue
Los Angeles, CA
Fully Accredited Hair Transplant & Regenerative Medical Practice 2 Locations – Los Angeles (Encino) & San Diego Asking Price: $2,250,000 2025 Gross Revenue: $1,400,000 Seller Discretionary Earnings...
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$2,250,000
Cash Flow: $645,859
FranchiseSkyhawks Sports Academy
Available in California
Skyhawks low initial investment and low royalty fees allow our franchisees to see a return on their investment in a timely manner.
$60,000
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.
