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...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Absentee Run Very Nice Salon in Excellent Location!
$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...
5
$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...
3
$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...
6
$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
Award winning franchise with proven track record of success
Los Angeles, CA
This is an excellent opportunity to purchase this franchise located in San Fernando Valley with over 100 Yelp 5-star reviews. Included in the purchase: exclusive territory with population of 300,000,...
4
$41,900
Bar and Live Music Venue For Sale
Oakland, CA
The acclaimed Elbo Room Jack London bar is for sale. This fully equipped liquor bar and live music venue is located just 2 blocks from the waterfront in historic Jack London Square. It’s a turnkey...
6
$225,000
FranchiseHappier At Home
Available Nationwide
We are a TOP-RATED niche senior home-care business and have PRIME TERRITORIES available. Average annual 2024 gross sales for a multi-territory franchise in business for over a year is $1.300,000 (* See Item 19 of our Financial Disclosure Document). This is truly an industry poised for tremendous future growth and expansion. Our offices play a pivotal role in their communities, delivering exceptional home care to seniors while empowering entrepreneurs to build thriving and financially rewarding businesses. Within a few short years, 20% of the population is projected to be 65 or older. There has never been a better time to get involved!
$50,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Home Inspection Business
San Diego, CA
For Sale: Established Home Inspection Business Looking to sell an established home inspection business based in San Diego County and servicing surrounding areas. Our company has a solid reputation and...
$160,000
SportsTech Video Platform
San Diego, CA
TLDR: - Doubletake is selling its online assets. - We received investment from an Uber co-founder to grow our platform. We spent years building an online platform for athletes to enter college but...
5
$225,000
Salon & Spa
$100,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Profitable Picture Framing Store
Capitola, CA
This business is part of an SBA-approved national franchise that delivers industry leading custom picture framing services. It's the ideal business for someone who has business acumen and a passion...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
2-Unit Randy’s Donuts Package
Los Angeles County, CA
Step into a legacy. With more than 70 years of brand recognition, Randy’s Donuts is one of the most celebrated and Yelp-reviewed donut shops in the nation. This rare 2-unit package features locations...
$690,000
Cash Flow: $171,450
Cheryl Maloney
Vanguard Properties
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Number one listing agency in San Francisco-Number one marketing agency in San Francisco!! Vanguard is above and beyond the rest!
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Profitable Plant-Based Snack Brand - DTC & Wholesale Ready
Los Angeles, CA
C’est Lä Vé isn’t just another snack brand—it’s a movement. Designed for the modern snacker who wants compassion, taste, and sustainability, this brand delivers the full experience: plant-based...
6
$99,000
Cash Flow: $45,000
Oggi’s Brewhouse Franchise Opportunity Great for Owner Operator
San Diego County, CA
This opportunity includes a valuable Type 47 Liquor License and a location that’s considered one of the most desirable in the market. It’s a fantastic fit for an experienced owner-operator ready to...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $105,101
25 Jamba Juice Franchise Businesses - S. California
San Diego County, CA
Twenty-five (25) Jamba Juice franchise businesses in S. California. 2024 gross sales $20+M. Weighted Adj. EBITDA $1.2+M (2022 thru 2024). Leases transferable, real estate not included. G&A, inventory,...
$3,800,000
EBITDA: $1,218,071
Specialty Automotive Center / Shop in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County, CA
Turn your passion into profit with a premier automotive off-road specialty shop (Parts & Service) located in Los Angeles County at the gateway of SoCal’s best trails and off-road terrain. This...
3
$150,000
Cash Flow: $154,000
Boutique Yoga & Pilates Studio - Semi-Absentee in West SGV
Los Angeles County, CA
This vibrant boutique Yoga and Pilates studio presents a rare opportunity to acquire a stable, well-regarded business in the growing wellness industry. With close to 100 active members and a flawless...
$68,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
FranchiseThe Learning Experience
Available in California
Join the #1 childcare franchise!
$150,000
See More FranchisesGrocery store with meat department and fully equipped kitchen
Sacramento County, CA
HIGH-VOLUME HALAL GROCERY STORE WITH RESTAURANT - EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY Thriving Afghan/Indian/Pakistani grocery store and restaurant established in 2022, generating impressive $2.5 million in...
5
$1,499,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
Turn-Key Farmers® Insurance Agency – Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County, CA
Turn-Key Farmers® Insurance Agency – Santa Cruz County Asking: $150,000 | Book Size: ~$1.8M GWP | Service Commissions: $110K+ / yr Overview Rare opportunity to acquire a turn-key, established Farmers...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
Long Standing Auto Repair Shop
$195,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Profitable Round Table Pizza – San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
Take ownership of a top-performing Round Table Pizza franchise in thriving San Joaquin County. This established location combines strong dine-in traffic with robust delivery sales, making it an ideal...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $189,755
50+year Established Clinical Skin Care Practice
Sacramento, CA
Established Clinical Skin Care Practice - 50+ Years in Business Providing Skin Care services for Facials, waxing and tinting. This well-established esthetics practice presents an exceptional...
4
$75,000
Mediterranean Restaurant Premier Location
Fountain Valley, CA
Located right off the 405 Freeway in Fountain Valley, this restaurant enjoys incredible visibility and easy access. The location is surrounded by major national retailers and provides consistent foot...
$329,000
Take Advantage of A Great Turnkey Opportunity!
Fountain Valley, CA
Take advantage of a great opportunity! This established agency has over 3000 policies in force and is a Turnkey Operation. The office is located in a prime retail location in Fountain Valley. The...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $650,000
Profitable Beauty Supply Store & Salon Suite!
Lawndale, CA
We’re excited to present a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, well-established beauty supply store located in a prime, high-traffic area. Our business has become a staple in the community, known...
5
$65,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
**PROFITABLE - Own an Established AAA Certified Auto Repair Business
Orange County, CA
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY to Own a AAA Certified, well-established and profitable Auto Repair and Service Facility. Since 1971, this friendly owner-operated business has been built on a strong foundation of...
$895,000
Cash Flow: $280,000
Mediterranean Restaurant Business for Sale Turnkey & Profitable!
Visalia, CA
Recently Built Out Restaurant For Sale Big kitchen 16 foot hood Big dining room. Long lease 8 years remaining with 2 - 5year options....
$150,000
FranchisePet Evolution
Available Nationwide
Specialty pet store with Grooming, Self-Serve Dog Wash, and healthy food and treats. Helping Pets And Franchise Owners Live The Good Life
$175,000
See More FranchisesRound Table Pizza - California
Los Angeles County, 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...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $79,695
Lancaster Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Desirable size starter route ready to grow. Well maintained pools mainly on the Westside, ,Crystal clear and algae free! Majority won through referrals. Own your own recession-proof business. Create...
$48,000
Cash Flow: $53,000
Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction
$1,675,000
El Cerrito, CA
Ramona Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
A very desirable with all pools on this route being close together creating great efficiency. All chemicals are billed separately resulting in above average rates and profits. The customers are very...
$213,600
Cash Flow: $205,000
Seasoned Auto Repair & Service Mechanic Shop For Sale
Tarzana, CA
SEASONED AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE MECHANIC SHOP FOR SALE Established in 1997, this well-regarded automotive repair facility represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with 28 years of...
3
$250,000
FranchiseBest Option Restoration
Available in California
A trusted national leader in the disaster restoration industry
$50,000
See More FranchisesProfitable Beachfront T-Shirt & Gift Boutique – Prime Hermosa Pier
Hermosa Beach, CA
Business For Sale: Hermosa Beach, CA Prime retail opportunity in the heart of Hermosa Beach at 31 Pier Avenue, just steps from the sand and oceanfront. This iconic boutique is positioned in one of...
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$248,000
Used Automobile Dealership, Flooring Line and Property for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bloomington, CA
Imagine owning a pre-owned car dealership lot location in Rialto that’s been a cornerstone of the community for years. This dealership has built a strong reputation for its commitment to quality and...
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$5,300,000
Cash Flow: $570,835
Pool Service Route - Stockton, CA
Stockton, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to get started in the pool service industry with...
$122,916
Cash Flow: $130,000
Rare Opportunity: Own a Long-Standing and Successful Japanese Eatery
Roseville, CA
The restaurant has been a long-standing fixture in the community and has a strong reputation, as indicated by a high volume of positive online reviews and a loyal customer base. The reviews frequently...
5
$150,000
Premier Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine Clinic 25+ Years
San Diego, CA
Profitable Regenerative Medicine Clinic Scalable Model Founded by a nationally recognized pioneer in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, this cash practice has been helping patients since 1996. It...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $369,962
Randy McGee
Spectrum Business Advisors
Serving Riverside County, CA
At Spectrum Business Advisors we represent entrepreneurs. We enjoy and pride ourselves on accomplishing our clients’ goals—whether it is an exit strategy or a growth opportunity, our experience and dedication will help get you there. If you need a business broker, we are here for you. Here is an outline of what we do for our clients: A. Lease Negotiations B. Value and understand our client’s business C. Develop a pricing strategy D. Create a marketing package for your business E. Receive SBA loan pre-approval—improves the availability of you business to more potential buyers F. Confidentially market your business G. Screen potential buyers—non-disclosure agreements, credit checks, match a person to your business H. Negotiate and structure the best deal I. Manage the escrow, due diligence, and disclosure process J. Facilitate the transition and training period K. Get you the most money! Read more about business brokers here: http://www.1800BizBroker.com
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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Pizza Restaurant –– San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Established Mountain Mike’s Pizza franchise located in a busy San Jose strip mall. This well-known brand has been serving the community since 2002, with the current owner operating since 2016. The...
$349,000
Concierge Internal Medicine Practice - Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County, CA
Turn-key medical practice in an affluent California market. Break free from insurance-based medicine! TIRED OF SEEING 25+ PATIENTS/DAY? This established concierge practice offers the perfect escape...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $363,431
Custom Autoshop with great online business
$1,250,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Fastest Labs DNA and Drug Testing Franchise-Sold
Long Beach, CA
Fastest Labs is a leading provider of drug, alcohol, and DNA testing services, specializing in fast, accurate, and reliable results for individuals and organizations. With a proven franchise model,...
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$50,000
Vacaville Pool Service Route for Sale
Solano County, CA
Company's service rates are some of the highest in the area. High attention to details with no corners on chemicals being cut so the buyer will not be assuming green pools or pools with high CYA or...
$94,200
Cash Flow: $109,000
FranchiseFive Star Bath Solutions
Available in California
With an average ticket of $12,538 and $8.4 MILLION in total income, this bathroom transformation franchise is the NEXT BIG THING in franchising.
$100,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Turnkey Restaurant/Covina-West Covina area
Los Angeles County, CA
A very rare turnkey type 48 ABC licensed bar with full-service restaurant + lounge. Well-established with a loyal customer base. Great location, live entertainment, private events and much much more....
$525,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Established Sacramento Business for Sale
Sacramento, CA
Established Northern California Business for Sale – 14 Years in Operation We are pleased to present a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-owned business with over 14 years of...
6
$349,000
Mediterranean Restaurant / Rotisserie Chicken
Los Angeles, CA
Cicek's Chicken presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established Mediterranean restaurant with 18 years of proven success in Los Angeles. This profitable turn-key operation generates...
6
$330,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
Easy to operate and manage business (sushi)Monthly income: 9,000
Norwalk, CA
Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, this turnkey operation has demonstrated consistent profitability with annual revenue of $108,000 and monthly earnings potential of $9,000. Business Overview: •...
4
$68,000
EBITDA: $8,600
Express Car Wash & Full Wash Detail Services
Pomona, CA
This is a long established car wash, which has both express drive through service and full service detail available. Serious callers, that are looking to add additional locations, or individuals that...
$599,000
EXPRESS CAR WASH - Near 15 Fwy and 91 Fwy
Norco, CA
Rare Opportunity to Own an Express Car Wash with Dual Tunnels Prime Norco Location - “HorseTown U.S.A” • Take advantage of this unique investment opportunity in the heart of Norco, California –...
$1,090,000
INDIAN Restaurant - Major 91 Fwy Off-Ramp Corona
Corona, CA
• SOUTH INDIAN AUTHENTIC GOURMET FOOD, MADE DAILY FRESH TO ORDER • BEE & WINE LICENSE INCLUDED • Prime Location Near 91 Freeway and 15 Freeway • A Rare Opportunity to Own a Thriving Business in a...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $252,000
Thriving eCommerce and storefront in the bicycle space
California
Established bicycle retailer with a booming Southern California experience store and a thriving eCommerce presence. The business enjoys strong vendor relationships with substantial lines of credit,...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $285,000
Music lessons and classes business - no storefront to manage
Glendale, CA
We provide in-home private music lessons and contract with school to provide music classes....
$300,000
FranchiseRestoration 1
Available Nationwide
Restoration 1 Water Damage Exoerts
$100,000
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.
