Los Angeles County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a profitable Charleys Cheesesteaks franchise located in a busy Southern California retail corridor near the San Gabriel Valley. The store benefits from strong brand...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Profitable Charleys Cheesesteaks Franchise in Busy Area near SGV
$400,000
Cash Flow: $189,157
Profitable Established Telecom & IT Solutions Company
Los Angeles County, CA
A well-established technology and telecommunications solutions provider with over 25 years of proven success. This company specializes in designing, installing, and maintaining communication...
$2,495,000
Cash Flow: $551,968
SoCal High End Cabinet Business with Simulation Platform Contract
Los Angeles County, CA
New buyer must have direct cabinet making experience - This profitable cabinet shop has been a trusted name in custom cabinetry and millwork for years, serving both residential and commercial clients...
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$899,900
Cash Flow: $399,241
Well-known Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice - Private Pay
Orange County, CA
This well-established pediatric therapy practice has been serving the community for almost two decades, providing a holistic approach to child development through occupational therapy. With an...
$270,000
Cash Flow: $124,339
Profitable and established Smoke Shop for sale in prime location
Riverside County, CA
Located in a prime location within a golf cart community and next to a bar. Excellent retail layout with a walk in humidor. Unbeatable opportunity to come into an existing thriving business! This is...
$298,000
Fremont High Traffic Location
Fremont, CA
Best location in Fremont full set hot pot restaurant equipment full kitchen walk in cooler freezer and hood...
4
$500,000
Established Hospice Agency for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Established ACHC-Accredited Hospice Agency | $1.4M Annual Revenue | Licensed NP Owned Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully compliant, ACHC-accredited hospice agency with $1.4 million in annual...
2
$1,250,000
Turn-Key Farmers® Insurance Agency –Monterey County
Monterey County, CA
Turn-Key Farmers Insurance Agency in Monterey County Established Farmers Insurance agency presents an exceptional opportunity for immediate ownership transition. This agency serves the diverse...
$160,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
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
Fully Operating Laundromat - Business Opportunity
Compton, CA
Fully operating large laundromat with 33 washers and 26 dryers (13 sets). Waterless water heaters. New card reading system with security wall and new coin change machine for coin operating options. 2...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
FranchiseChatime
Available in California
Own a global bubble tea franchise with a compact footprint, streamlined operations, and strong repeat customer demand.
$150,000
Great Salon with almost 1 Million in Equipment and Lease Improvements!
San Jose, CA
Large Price reduction! Seller is motivated. SELLER FINANCING with 100K minimum down. This is a timeless salon and nails of close to 1 million in Sales and 1 million spent on equipment and lease hold...
$199,000
Established Dry Cleaning Business
Glendale, CA
Dry Cleaning Business for Sale. Opportunity to own a well- established dry cleaning business that has been serving the community for many years. Located in one of Glendale’s best locations. This...
6
$170,000
Muffler And Auto Repair Shop Established 29 Years
$99,000
San Diego County, CA
All About Massage
Palm Desert, CA
Since 1997, this highly reputable massage therapy center has been a cornerstone of relaxation and wellness in the Palm Desert area. Renowned for its exceptional customer service and outstanding...
$270,000
Cash Flow: $122,389
Franchise Mochi Donuts Shop
Loma Linda, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, profitable, and easy-to-operate business in the highly desirable city of Loma Linda. The store has been operating successfully for nearly four...
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$300,000
Annie L Adjchavanich
Secret HQ, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Secret HQ, Inc is boutique California real estate brokerage specializing in second generation restaurant and bar business opportunities (ABC Type 41, 47, 48). Pizza, donut/dessert, bakery, ice cream, coffee, juice, boba and cafe spaces are our specialty. Beauty, wellness, nail salons, hair salons, spa businesses.
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Hawthorn Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Highly desirable commercial accounts due to high income generation from a small number of service stops. One to three visits per week per stop varying with the season. Additionally, the business...
$73,800
Cash Flow: $69,500
Established Subway Franchise, Easy to Operate, Turnkey Operation
Orange County, CA
Established Subway franchise located in a busy, high-visibility area with steady walk-in and local customer traffic. This well-known sandwich shop has been recently remodeled to meet the latest Subway...
$149,000
Cash Flow: $67,126
Established Cafe | Açaí Bowls | Smoothies | Wraps in Prime Location!
Mountain View, CA
ESTABLISHED FRANCHISE CAFE - PRIME MOUNTAIN VIEW LOCATION Well-established superfood cafe franchise operating since 2018 in a high-traffic Mountain View location. This turnkey operation specializes in...
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$199,000
Prime retail corridor Day Spa & Lounge in Orange County
Orange County, CA
Established day spa, operating for the past six years in Orange County offering sought-after treatments such as facials, chemical peels, LED therapy, and skin tightening. Located in a prime retail...
$1,299,000
Cash Flow: $540,578
Well-Established Florist Shop – Business Opportunity in Hemet
Hemet, CA
Well-Established Florist Shop – Business Opportunity in Hemet – Florial Expressions. Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a long-standing, successful florist shop located in the heart of Hemet....
6
$50,000
FranchisePestMaster
Available Nationwide
Average Gross Sales of $542,842!* Own an Award-Winning Pest Control Business with the Flexibility of a Home-Based Office.
$50,000
Turn-Key Fastest Labs Territories - Richmond & Oakland, CA
Richmond, CA
## **Turnkey B2B Franchise: 2 Exclusive Territories (Richmond & Oakland)** **High-Margin, Low-Overhead Model | Recession-Resistant Industry** **At a Glance:** * **Territories:** 2 Exclusive Zones...
2
$70,000
Fully Remodeled Beauty Salon – San Jose/Campbell
Campbell, CA
Whether you are an established salon owner looking to expand your business, or a new owner ready to step into a proven setup, this location offers an excellent opportunity. The salon is supported by...
3
$35,000
Cal Burger Cal Burrito Restaurant located in UC Berkeley's North Side
$25,000
Berkeley, CA
Established Print and Signs Company in the Greater Sacramento Area
California
A business-to-business marketing, signs, and print services franchise that helps organizations communicate more effectively through a wide range of visual and digital solutions. Owners work closely...
2
$765,000
Under Contract: Custom Apparel & Merchandising Business
Placer County, CA
To inquire more about this business, please start here: https://tally.so/r/jaQyOR For more than two decades, this business has quietly become a trusted partner to the communities it serves. What began...
$485,000
Cash Flow: $202,560
Cathedral City Mega Dollar Store
Cathedral City, CA
This Cathedral City Mega Dollar Store presents a turnkey opportunity with a beautifully built-out 3,500 sq ft store, designed for optimal customer flow and product display. The spacious layout allows...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $36,000
POSTAL EXPRESS - Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Postal Express Great Location, Rancho Cucamonga Services Offered • Mail Services • Physical & Virtual Mailboxes • Copying, Scanning & Faxing • Packaging and Shipping Supplies • U-Haul Services • DMV...
$98,000
Jewelry/watches in Prime Reginal Mall Central Orange County
Orange County, CA
Jewelry Store & watches in Prime Reginal Mall in Central Orange County corner location on ground floor by Nordstrom and lots of other high end stores . Inventory is not included in the price . You can...
$299,000
Popular Italian Restaurant w/Ample Parking
Santa Cruz County, CA
This authentic Santa Italian restaurant in Santa Cruz County is known for its delicious homemade pastas. It has excellent reviews and has become a local area favorite. The 1,140 sq. ft. premises has...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $31,876
Visalia Pool Service Route for Sale
Tulare County, CA
Amazing platform in place primed for rapid growth. Includes highly rated Business phone number, name, website and all social accounts. Well-seasoned accounts serviced by a long-term successful owner....
$144,300
Cash Flow: $146,000
FranchiseGranite Garage Floors
Available Nationwide
Average Gross Revenue of $735,405!* Own the #1 Ranked Concrete Coating Business by Entrepreneur Magazine.
$50,000
Absentee Carpet & Upholstery Business Established Clients
California
Absentee Owned Northern California Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Franchise - Rich Growth Territory! - SC2254 This carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise is a Northern California Limited Liability...
3
$67,500
FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR and SERVICE COMPANY
Corona, CA
Reputable, Family-Owned Business | 30+ Years in Operation | Southern California • Established fitness equipment repair and service company with an excellent reputation • Serving both commercial and...
$250,000
International Classic Car Company
$1,425,000
Los Angeles, CA
Smoke shop
Baldwin Park, CA
Located in high traffic area, in beautiful shopping center next to Metro Pc, Dollar Tree, Planet Fitness, Auto Zone and La Michoacana, also next to the community center....
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$175,000
Cash Flow: $135,000
Acquire a well-established firearms business, Huge Price Reduction!
Bakersfield, CA
Congratulations on considering the purchase of this amazing store! We are excited for your interest but be prepared to demonstrate your ability to purchase. This store will not last long at this...
$465,000
Cash Flow: $145,316
FranchiseMurphy Business Sales
Available Nationwide
Own a Murphy Business Sales franchise and build a professional advisory practice helping clients buy and sell businesses, backed by national support and systems.
$50,000
Midtown District Bar & Restaurant with Entertainment
Sacramento, CA
We are pleased to offer this Restaurant & Bar opportunity located in one of Sacramento’s most active dining and entertainment districts. Buyers should have ownership or solid management experience...
$485,000
Established Bar & Japanese Restaurant
Oakland, CA
Established Bar & Japanese Restaurant presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Oakland. This well-positioned culinary establishment operates from a strategically located commercial space on a...
$198,000
High-Growth Gutters Services Franchise | $1.35M Rev | Semi-Absentee
Contra Costa County, CA
This growing gutter services business operates in Alameda County, California and is part of a well-established national franchise within the recession-resilient home services sector. The company...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $162,890
Award-Winning Auto Repair & STAR Smog Shop – 15+ Years – Inland Empire
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Award-Winning Auto Repair & STAR Smog Shop – 15+ Years – Inland Empire Well-established award-winning auto repair and STAR-certified smog inspection shop available in the Inland Empire. This highly...
$865,545
Cash Flow: $287,336
Private-Label eBike Brand SC2252
California
Established Private-Label eBike Brand - Strong Supply Chain - Significant Inventory Included - SC2252 Financial Information Asking Price: $500,000 Cash Flow: On request Gross Revenue: On request Down...
$500,000
Shailendra Gupta, MBA, PhD
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont
Serving Alameda County, CA
Founded in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. We have nearly 300 offices around the globe and have sold thousands of business in almost every industry.
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Hot Metal Fab LLC — Fabrication Shop + Brand + Assets + IP
Loomis, CA
Hot Metal Fab LLC is a turnkey fabrication business with high-value equipment, strong brand presence, proven product lines, and immediate revenue capability. Located in Loomis, CA and founded in 2015,...
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$400,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale- Sacramento CA- $185,000 (Sale Pending)
Sacramento, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale- Sacramento CA- $185,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$185,000
Cash Flow: $129,365
Profitable Car Rental Business – Serving Uber & Lyft Drivers – $615K R
$1,200,000
Santa Monica, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale- San Diego CA-$57,000 (Sale Pending)
San Diego, CA
Reduced-Mission Foods Route For Sale- San Diego CA- $57,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread...
$57,000
Cash Flow: $67,767
Pasadena Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Great starter route with solid rates. Routes are established customers in nice areas to work in. Customers pay very well each month. Additional profits from filter cleans, salt cell cleans, repairs,...
$74,400
Cash Flow: $83,000
FranchiseThe Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Available Nationwide
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant specializing in the popular and growing Greek/Mediterranean food. The Great Greek takes pride in procuring only the freshest ingredients and preparing them daily to make each meal a memorable one.
$225,000
Turnkey, Well-Established Pack & Ship Franchise | Consistent Cash Flow
Stanislaus County, CA
This established owner-operated pack-and-ship franchise offers a proven business model supported by a nationally recognized brand and diversified service offerings. The center benefits from multiple...
$365,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Temecula Pool Service Route for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Well-established pool service route. Features reliable customers, strong route density, and long-term clients (some with 10+ years of service). Services include salt cell cleaning, filter cleaning,...
$54,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
American Cafe with Drive Thru with Property
Thousand Palms, CA
Business Description > Profitable Restaurant & Real Estate: Offered for sale at $4.5 million, this freestanding family casual restaurant includes its ~3,540 sq. ft. building (built 1995) on a ~33,976...
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $444,000
Roofing & Solar Contractor + Property – $6.8M Sales / $956K DE
Alameda County, CA
A highly reputable Residential and Commercial Roofing & Solar Contractor with $6.893 million 2025 Sales and $956,909 2025 DE located in Northern California is available for acquisition as a combined...
$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $956,909
Legacy Sign Manufacturing, Marketing & Printing - Thousands of Custome
Los Angeles County, CA
Business Description Discover a rare opportunity to acquire a historical full-service signage business in Los Angeles County, California. For decades this company has been a trusted visual branding...
$240,000
Mediteranean with full kitchen busy center
Fountain Valley, CA
IN ESCROW - IN ESCROW . Current net profit $75,000 may increase if you promote catering . In shopping center with several major tenants and lots of small budinesses . 1200 Sqft . Lease until Nov 2027...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Fully Remodeled Subway Package - Southern California
California
Subway started small in the USA before becoming the largest string of sandwich shops in the world. Subway restaurants are owned by more than 21,000 franchisees in more than 100 countries around the...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $355,127
Own the Property and the Business.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Joshua Tree, CA
INCLUDED EQUIPMENT 2 - 60# FL Speed Queen 2 - 40# FL Heubsch (2016) 13 - 30# FL Heubsch (2018) 6 - 20# FL Heubsch (2018) 4 - 10# TL Heubsch (2018) 14 - 30# Stack Dryers (2021) 2 - Changers 4 -...
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$995,000
Tire and Suspension Shop
Fresno, CA
TIRE AND SUSPENSION SHOP - ESTABLISHED AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE BUSINESS This well-established tire and suspension shop has been serving the Fresno community since 1970, building a trusted reputation over...
2
$850,000
Cash Flow: $468,000
FranchiseThe Back Nine Golf
Available in California
Back Nine: The Ultimate Indoor Golf Experience - Play, Practice, Repeat
$100,000
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.
