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Riverside County, CA
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Businesses For Sale in California
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Sinclair Gas Station with C-Store & ABC License
$2,995,000
Northern Californian Child Safety Pool Fence Company - SC2241
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
Northern California Indoor Therapeutic Entertainment Business - SC2240
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
Pool Service Route - Roseville, CA
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
Established Rare 48 License, $1600 rent, Turn Key.
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
Turn-Key Auto Repair Business for All Car Brands
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
Neighborhood Type 48 Sports Bar
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
Multi-Unit (10+) Round Table Pizza in California
Fresno, CA
Since its founding in 1959, Round Table Pizza has been recognized as "Pizza Royalty™” for its homemade dough, signature three-cheese blend and gold-standard ingredients topped to the edge. Customers...
$4,350,000
Cash Flow: $666,825
Subway Franchise - Asset Price - $31K+ SDE Potential
Costa 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
Established Nekter Franchise
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...
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$149,900
FranchiseBlueFrog Plumbing & Drain
Available in California
Invest in Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain: Your Gateway to Profitable and Resilient Business Ownership.
$100,000
See More FranchisesThriving Home Health and Hospice Bundle
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
Unattended Retail 12 Machine Vending Route
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
Salon & Spa
$100,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Innovative Home Preschool w/ Waitlist
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...
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$150,000
Cash Flow: $147,120
Location!!!!! Popular Franchise Restaurant For Sale
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...
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$699,000
Aaron Pfeffer
Iconic Business Technologies, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Iconic is a technology-driven M&A advisory platform that helps business owners sell or merge their companies with confidence and efficiency. With over 70 years of combined team experience, more than 200 transactions completed, and over $2 billion in closed deal volume, Iconic focuses on the lower middle market, typically working with companies generating up to $100 million in revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Iconic blends AI-powered buyer sourcing, a proprietary deal-management platform called Iconic Rail, and experienced advisory teams to streamline the sell-side process. Positioned between traditional investment banks and small business brokers, Iconic offers a data-backed, high-touch experience that connects quality sellers with well-matched strategic and financial buyers, delivering faster timelines and stronger outcomes through a modernized M&A process.
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Subway Franchise – Fresh Remodel, Modern Design, No Extra Costs!
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
Turnkey Restaurant – Montebello, CA | Perfect for NEW CONCEPT | BRAND
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...
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$80,000
San Dimas Pool Service Route for Sale
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
Coastal Lifestyle Brewery with Distribution & Strong Growth Potential
Ventura, 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,...
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$1,400,000
Hemet Pool Service Route for Sale
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
FranchiseThe Cleaning Authority
Available in California
Explore a lucrative investment opportunity and discover the premier residential cleaning franchise investment. Our franchise owners achieve an average of $2.4* million through our distinctive business model, featuring diverse revenue streams and cutting-edge technology, all while fostering positive impact on those we support.
$50,000
See More FranchisesDecades-Strong Organic Alive Foods Distribution Plant & Brand
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 Staffing Firm with Recurring Revenue
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
Long Standing Auto Repair Shop
$195,000
Santa Clara County, CA
50 + years family owned Auto Repair
Eureka, 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...
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$275,000
Cash Flow: $206,906
Newly updated and modernized 24HR 9Round Kickbox Fitness franchise
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...
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$35,000
28 years Established Mountain Mikes Pizza Franchise
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...
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$450,000
Established Window & Gutter Cleaning Business – High Recurring Revenue
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
Smoke Shop and Mini Mart for sale
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...
6
$165,000
Wrecking Yard For Sale With Inventory
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...
6
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,250,000
Rare 1000sqft Ice Cream shop inside Vietnam town with perks!
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...
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$150,000
FranchiseHealthSource Chiropractic
Available in California
HealthSource Chiropractic: $363K Avg Gross Profit with Unmatched Care Nationwide!
$150,000
See More FranchisesSBA Approved Growing Fast Food Restaurant
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
Profitable Wedding & Event Venue | 25-Acre Equestrian Estate -Norco
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,...
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$6,800,000
Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction
$1,675,000
El Cerrito, CA
Profitable Sandwich Franchise – Absentee Owner
Folsom, 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
Leading Durable Medical Equipment Provider
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
FranchiseHomewatch Caregivers
Available in California
Ready to turn compassion into a lucrative business? Dive into the home care industry with a franchise that’s been thriving for 45 years with an average gross revenue of $2,552,023 Million*, cutting-edge technology that even your tech-savvy , and multiple revenue streams, we’re all about one thing: your business growth.
$80,000
See More FranchisesTurnkey Luxury Day Spa & Med Spa – Profitable and Manager-Run
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
UNDER CONTRACT- Successful Counter Service Restaurant - $1.7M Revenue
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
Profitable, Established - Turnkey Business For Sale
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...
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$275,000
Rare Opportunity: Established Turnkey, One-of-a-Kind Charter Business
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...
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$775,000
Leading Established Southern California Roofing Company for Sale
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
Gregg Tobin
Gateway Business Sales
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Gateway Business Sales (GBS) team of professionals and advisors have over 75 years combined experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and have successfully closed 600 + transactions in a wide range of industries. GBS has secure affiliations with investment banking firms and business advisory groups, which broadens our offerings to include mergers, acquisitions, and related consulting services for privately held companies. GBS has intermediaries that serve businesses with an enterprise value from $1 million to $20 million and have advisors and team members with experience and a track record of selling companies valued above $20 million. Our performance and results show this is more than rhetoric, as 75% of our engagements come from referrals from satisfied clients, CPA’s, Attorney’s, Financial Advisors, and Investment Bankers. GBS will develop a customized sales and marketing strategy to drive optimal results. While each client and business may be unique, we utilize our resources and experience to create demand for your business.
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Hospice license for Sale
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
Hotworx Infrared Fitness Studio
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...
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$465,499
Cash Flow: $95,000
Custom Autoshop with great online business
$1,250,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Kitchen, Bathroom and Flooring Company - Seller Financing Available
Los Angeles County, CA
Great opportunity to own a successful, well established, Kitchen, Bathroom and Flooring Company that has been in business for about fifteen(15) years. Most of it’s Kitchen, Bathroom and Flooring...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $223,566
Turnkey Bar w/Type 48 + 77 License
Sonoma, CA
Property Overview: An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully licensed, established bar in the heart of Sonoma, CA. This freestanding venue features a rare Type 48 license (no food requirement) and...
$425,000
FranchisePlumbingPro
Available in California
Want To Be Your Own Boss? Join PlumbingPro, a very lucrative and disruptive service franchise with an Executive Business Model
$100,000
See More FranchisesTailor Shop in Anaheim Hills
Anaheim, CA
A thriving Tailoring business founded three decades ago, boasting a loyal customer base and a strong reputation in the locality. Presentation of proof of funds is required prior to showings or sharing...
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$199,888
Cash Flow: $118,349
Absentee Run Very Nice Salon in Excellent Location!
San Jose, CA
For sale is an excellent location with plenty of parking on a main, high-traffic street with a high demographic population and affluent area. The beautiful, built-out private rooms with very nice and...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $211,000
Long Established Gas Station
Spring Valley, CA
This opportunity only comes every once in a lifetime. Very well-established gas station waiting for new Owner! This fantastic Location off of 94 Hwy is an opportunity for an owner-operator, absentee...
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$5,300,000
Cash Flow: $478,114
Established Women’s Bag Brand – Proven DTC w/ Strong Growth Potential
Costa Mesa, CA
Bodomint is a turnkey women’s bag brand with a strong foundation, beautiful assets, and untapped potential — ready for a marketing-savvy entrepreneur, creative founder, or work-from-home parent to...
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$30,000
High Revenue Firearms Business: B&M, Ecommerce + Warehouse
San Diego County, CA
Full Details and financials available with executed NDA. Serious interest only please. If you’re only interested in a low offer strictly based of EBITA, this is not the deal for you. Well-Established...
$2,500,000
Very Profitable Mature Logistics Trucking Company For Sale in Carson
Gardena, CA
NOTE FOR BUYERS: THIS BUSINESS HAS SEEN AN INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF INTEREST. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR INTEREST, EXPERIENCE, AND SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE SELLER. PLEASE...
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$999,999
Cash Flow: $500,000
Profitable Shell Branded Gas & Convenience Store in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Premier Listing: Shell / Scotty’s Gas and Food in High-Demand Belmont Heights As the proud owner of Shell / Scotty’s Gas and Food, located in the sought-after Belmont Heights area of Long Beach (3601...
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$2,795,000
Local, well-established profitable business for sale
Laguna Hills, CA
Opportunities like this don't come around often. Money Mailer of Irvine, part of a leading national print and digital direct marketing firm with over 26 profitable years has decided to retire. This...
$250,000
American Fast Food Restaurant - Short Hours - Seller Financing
Thousand Oaks, CA
American Fast Food Restaurant, well-established, short hours, 100% absentee owned and employee operated, very desirable and upscale Thousand Oaks area. Please note, that this restaurant is located on...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $96,788
FranchiseFive Star Painting
Available Nationwide
Five Star Painting, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading residential and commercial painting services franchise. With us, business ownership is a stroke of genius!
$50,000
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.
