Diamond Bar, CA
Location, location! The store is located in Diamond Bar and has been operating successfully for over 10 years. The two owners are retiring and are now offering the business for sale. The current...

Diamond Bar, CA
Location, location! The store is located in Diamond Bar and has been operating successfully for over 10 years. The two owners are retiring and are now offering the business for sale. The current...
$150,000

Riverside County, CA
This fitness studio franchise presents a streamlined workout model built around fast-paced kickboxing routines designed to deliver measurable results. Sessions are just 30 minutes long, making it a...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $80,000

Placerville, CA
Placerville Public House – Turnkey Main Street Gastropub in Historic Downtown Placerville, CA. - Have you always wanted to own a pub, and deepen your roots in the community? Here’s a fantastic...
$475,000

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...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
San Jose, CA
Long-standing convenience store with OFF-SALE BEER & WINE license in San Jose. Established in 1993, this neighborhood staple has built a loyal customer base with steady, repeat sales. Current...
$300,000
Bellflower, CA
Business for sale. Will be relocating and looking to sell my thriving beauty supply store....
$250,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
Clovis, CA
Established cafe lounge in high traffic shopping center. Fresh made coffees, teas, pastry, boba, toppings, and fruits. Unique lounge like no other in the Fresno Valley. Sale includes 2 weeks of...
$152,000
California
Community compounding pharmacy, well established, owners looking to exit. Staff in place for success....
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
San Francisco County, CA
Corner bar located in San Francisco. Needs an owner operator....
$200,000
California
SBA Approved N. California Background Investigation Business SC2132 Financial Information Asking Price: $599,000 Cash Flow: $175,000 Gross Revenue: $500,000 Down Payment: $399,000 Financing: Yes...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $175,000
Available in California
Stop Building Someone Else’s Dream. Build Your Own. Follow Your Path to Wealth & Freedom with a TemperaturePro Franchise providing Heating, Air Conditioning and Indoor Air Quality Services to your market.
$97,500
See More FranchisesWestlake Village, CA
This menswear retailer is a long-established upscale men’s clothing retailer serving affluent clientele in Westlake Village, Lake Sherwood, and North Ranch. Founded in 1988, the store has built a...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Cathedral City, CA
Palm Springs Mirror & Glass is a well-established business specializing in custom glass, windows, and mirrors, proudly serving the community for more than 70 years. With a strong reputation for...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $224,440
$100,000
Simi Valley, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
Exclusively Listed by: The Gas Broker, Inc. Address: 56245 California 371, Anza, CA 92539 Please Do Not Visit Site Until You Speak With Broker. No Speaking with Employees/Ownership & Do Not Loiter on...
$2,995,000
California
Northern Californian Child Safety Pool Fence Company - SC2241 Financial Information Asking Price: $349,000 Cash Flow: $140,000 Gross Revenue: $200,000 Down Payment: $349,000 Adjusted EBITDA: $65,000...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
Karen Muller
Cannabis Business Brokers, Inc
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Cannabis Business Brokers, Inc. was founded to bring a great depth of experience and professionalism to an industry that is rapidly expanding but experiencing growing pains. We have over 50 years combined experience in sales and purchases of businesses, including the liquor, pharmaceutical and restaurant industries. Our goal is to bring excellence to the sales process by a careful focus on due diligence of the business, so that sellers and buyers have access to the information and documentation that is standard in other industries.
California
Northern California Indoor Therapeutic Entertainment Business - Amazing Growth Potential! - SC2240 Financial Information Asking Price: $350,000 Cash Flow: $120,000 Gross Revenue: $800,000 Down...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Sacramento, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to own your own pool service route in upscale...
$84,480
Cash Flow: $86,000
Long Beach, CA
Established Bar & Tavern with Rare Type 48 License - Long Beach, CA This fully licensed, turnkey bar and tavern offers an exceptional investment opportunity in Long Beach, featuring comprehensive...
$350,000
San Diego County, CA
Auto Repair Business for sale with a strong local presence in San Diego. 3,200-sf Warehouse/office +725-sf Mezzanine. 2 Lifts and 2 Roll-up doors. 3-year Average Revenue: $286,786/year. 3-year Average...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $66,655
Carmichael, CA
New Asking Price $125k! We are pleased to offer this popular Neighborhood Sports Bar with a great casual vibe. Patrons count this welcoming bar as a favorite place to meet friends for Happy Hour or to...
$125,000
Available in California
Average Gross Revenue of $572,394!* Own the #1 Ranked Tile and Grout Cleaning Business by Entrepreneur Magazine.
$70,000
See More FranchisesCosta Mesa, CA
Exceptional value opportunity for a hands-on operator to acquire an established Subway location at equipment cost. Perfect turnaround situation for an experienced restaurateur who can optimize...
$145,000
Cash Flow: $31,000
Anaheim, CA
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a profitable and fully operational Nekter Juice Bar in a high-traffic location. This well-established franchise location has built a strong reputation in...
$149,900
$495,000
Turlock, CA
Beverly Hills, CA
For Sale: Thriving California Licensed Home Health & Hospice Bundle – Active Patients, Hospital Referrals, Prime Location Location: Greater Los Angeles, California Status: Medicare-Certified, Clean...
$2,000,002
Sacramento County, CA
This is an unattended retail route, with 12 High-Tech vending machines that are strategically located in high traffic locations. Every machine is wi-fi equipped and can be monitored remotely offering...
$149,000
Cash Flow: $73,400
Pleasanton, CA
This is an innovative home preschool and daycare. Established since 2017, it has a wonderful reputation and a perfect 5 star rating on both Google and Yelp.This program is full year round and has a...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $147,120
San Bernardino County, CA
We’re pleased to present an incredible opportunity to purchase a franchise restaurant with with annual sales exceeding $2.22 million, fully equipped, well-training team and ready for immediate...
$699,000
Santa Rosa, CA
Business Description: Subway franchise for sale in an excellent Santa Rosa location. Established in 1989, this store has been successfully operated by the current owner since 2004. Recently remodeled...
$250,000
Montebello, CA
Legend Hot Chicken in Montebello presents a rare turnkey opportunity for an operator seeking a modern, fully built-out restaurant space in a high-traffic corridor just off the 60 Freeway. With 1,903...
$80,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Very tight Route with many of the pools either on the same street or are geographically close together, making for very easy planning and efficiencies. Profit wise route with chlorine and salt being...
$184,200
Cash Flow: $188,500
Available Nationwide
Our food is addictive and our concept is fresh!
$200,000
See More FranchisesVentura, CA
This turnkey craft brewery is a rare opportunity for a buyer seeking established operations, strong brand positioning, and exceptional growth potential. Designed to balance efficiency with creativity,...
$1,400,000
Riverside County, CA
25% Seller Financing available. Very tight Route with many of the pools either on the same street or are geographically close together, making for very easy planning and efficiency. Profit wise route...
$96,000
Cash Flow: $106,000
$2,395,000
Monterey County, CA
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco Cynthia Randall DRE #01421980 This established live, organic food manufacturer has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, certified organic...
$300,000
California
This 35+ year-old staffing firm offers temporary staffing, direct hire, and retained executive search services. The business serves a wide range of industries—including administration, accounting, HR,...
$15,000,000
Cash Flow: $3,056,756
Available Nationwide
Known as the “Paramedics of Property Damage®,” PuroClean provides water damage remediation, flood water removal, fire and smoke damage remediation, mold removal, and biohazard cleanup to commercial and residential customers.
$100,000
See More FranchisesEureka, CA
The facility is a 3,200 square foot building with 3 bays with hoists in each one plus a hoist on the outside in the ample parking lot to provide parking for all the vehicles. The property is totally...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $206,906
Riverside, CA
Established 9Round Kickboxing Fitness Franchise - Riverside, CA This turnkey 24-hour fitness franchise presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established business with strong...
$35,000
Jackson, CA
Easy to operate, Can be operated with very low labor costs. Our low overhead compared to many other types of restaurant style businesses is what sets this apart to be a money maker for any owner...
$450,000
Santa Clara County, CA
This profitable, home-based window and gutter cleaning business has been serving Santa Clara County and parts of the East Bay for over 40 years. The owner is retiring, creating a rare opportunity to...
$248,000
Cash Flow: $116,256
San Diego, CA
Established smoke shop and mini mart located on a busy street front in one of San Diego's premier neighborhoods. This turnkey operation features brand new fixtures, equipment, and a complete...
$165,000
Xiaoming Huang
eXp Commercial
Serving Alameda County, CA
eXp Commercial is a comprehensive residential and commercial real estate brokerage, provides full-service, award-winning property management services to both investors and residents alike in the United States, Canada, and other parts of the world.
Rancho Cordova, CA
This is business is currently operating and for sale along with the inventory. The inventory in this business consists of Racks/Shelves for cars out in the yard as well as for body parts such as...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,250,000
San Jose, CA
RARE OPPORTUNITY: Fully Equipped Ice Cream Shop in High-Traffic Vietnam Town, San Jose This turnkey 1,000 square foot established ice cream and frozen yogurt shop represents an exceptional asset...
$150,000
$128,000
San Diego, CA
Temple, CA
This fast food restaurant is a great investment! It's had successful growth year-over-year for the past three years. The seller has been focused on growing the company even through the tumultuous last...
$524,900
Cash Flow: $178,887
Norco, CA
Rare offering: The Farm in Norco — a fully CUP-approved wedding and event venue with Santa Ana River frontage, set on nearly 25 acres in the heart of Horsetown USA. This property blends lifestyle,...
$6,800,000
Available Nationwide
Join the Allegra network, a leader in the marketing and print industry since 1977. Our business-to-business model offers turnkey opportunities with limitless revenue streams.
$100,000
See More FranchisesFolsom, CA
Rare opportunity to own a profitable, absentee-run sandwich franchise. With strong cash flow, steady revenue, and a loyal customer base, this restaurant is perfectly positioned for sustainable growth...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $34,481
Santa Barbara, CA
This business is the only full-scope durable medical equipment (DME) provider in Santa Barbara County, serving both individual and commercial clients. Established in 1997 and operated by the current...
$499,500
Cash Flow: $201,891
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a luxury Day Spa & Medical Spa valued at approximately $3 million, located in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley. Designed as a world-class wellness destination,...
$2,680,000
EBITDA: $713,033
Berkeley, CA
Established in 2010, this successful organic farm-to-table restaurant and bakeshop has built a loyal customer base over 15 years of operations in affluent South Berkeley. Founded by acclaimed Bay Area...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $313,229
Costa Mesa, CA
ESTABLISHED SHOE REPAIR BUSINESS - COSTA MESA This profitable shoe and leather repair business has served the Costa Mesa community since 1971, building an exceptional reputation for quality...
$275,000
Newport Beach, CA
-Turnkey operation with Custom Fleet, Booking System, equipment, licenses, secured dock lease, and certifications current. -Proprietary charter fleet unavailable through competitors. -Established...
$775,000
San Diego County, CA
Well established, multi generation profitable roofing company serving some of the most affluent communities of San Diego county. Company currently does no marketing which offers a significant...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $150,000
Glendale, CA
ONLY license for sale. Location: Situated in Glendale Ca. Geographic Coverage: Ventura County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino Interested parties are invited to...
$190,000
Sacramento County, CA
This Studio is located in a prime shopping center in the Sacramento metro area. 10 Sauna Studio with amazing income potential. There are over 600 Hotworx studio's in the network with over 100 of them...
$465,499
Cash Flow: $95,000
Available in California
HealthSource Chiropractic: $363K Avg Gross Profit with Unmatched Care Nationwide!
$150,000
See More FranchisesCalifornia 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:
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.