California
Are you looking for a profitable, low-overhead business with substantial recurring revenue and a loyal customer base? A well-established home services business in a high-demand market is now quietly...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Northern California High-End Home Services Business - Discreet Sale
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $250,000
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
Established Trucking Business in Sacramento with 30 Years of Expertise
West Sacramento, CA
For three decades, our company has been the trusted name in On-Demand courier & trucking services for Sacramento's local businesses. Serving major corporations and small businesses alike, we...
$1,200,000
Established Flower Shop with Loyal Customers for Sale
Orange, CA
Established Flower Shop in Old Towne Orange Since 1990 – A Blossoming Business Opportunity Step into a thriving, well-loved floral business with a legacy of over three decades in the heart of Old...
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$120,000
Turnkey SUV / Limo Company TCP/Uber SUV
Irvine, CA
45k total + you buy the car or refinance in your name (45k balance on loan) Est 2022**Turnkey LIMO/BLACK SUV White Glove Service. Currently with 1 Black SUV 2023 XL Fully Loaded for Corporate or UBER...
3
$45,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Recession Proof Fire Protection Business
San Dimas, CA
Established profitable and growing full service Fire protection business with over 350 active loyal repeating clients, offers steady adequate income stream and even larger growth potential. The...
$300,000
Smog Check, Oil Change Business
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
This well-established smog check business in Solano County presents an exceptional opportunity for a buyer looking for a profitable, turn-key operation with minimal competition. Generating gross sales...
$698,000
Cash Flow: $203,631
Junk Removal & Demolition Services Business
Los Angeles, CA
The Company is a residential and commercial junk removal and non-structural demolition services provider operating primarily in South California. The business offers hauling, cleanouts, and light...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
South Bay Window Covering Business – $115K Cash Flow
Los Angeles County, CA
Established window covering design and installation business serving the affluent South Bay communities of Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, and surrounding coastal areas. The business generates...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
Well established neighborhood Italian restaurant
Placer County, CA
WELL ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN RESTAURANT This thriving family-owned Italian restaurant has been serving the Placer County community since 2011, building a loyal customer base over 15 years of...
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$220,000
Cash Flow: $86,720
FranchiseDryer Vent Wizard
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Dryer Vent Cleaning franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $240K single-unit average gross sales!*
$50,000
Established Tutoring Center
Riverside County, CA
Help students reach their full potential at this tutoring center. Fully functional and furnished learning center. Current owners have prospered in this territory. Clean, modern and fully turnkey! Come...
2
$357,000
Hospice Agency for Sale – Clean History – Fully Transferable
Chatsworth, CA
For sale is a Hospice Agency located in the neighborhood of Chatsworth, Los Angeles County. Health Department licensed (CDPH License). Initially licensed in 2019. License was recently renewed and is...
$375,000
Mobile Car Cleaning Service
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
Physical Therapy For Sale , San Luis Obispo County, CA
San Luis Obispo County, CA
ref#715 This well-established physical therapy practice is located in the highly desirable San Luis Obispo market and is now available due to the owner’s retirement. The practice generates $454,219 in...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $203,663
Cannabis Equipment Manufacturer and Retailer
Los Angeles County, CA
Cannabis Equipment Manufacturer and Retailer - Well Established Brand with Low-Overhead and Global Sales This innovative cannabis equipment design and assembly business, established in 2016,...
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$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $440,000
Katrina Loftin, CBI MAMI
M&A Business Advisors
Serving Sacramento County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Retail, Health Care, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. We use proprietary methods and advanced technology to better serve our clients and accomplish their objectives. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries (CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Lifetime Certified Business Intermediaries (L-CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) designation issued by M&A Source, the Certified Business Brokers (CBB) designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers and the BBP – Industry Expert designation. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Our Advisors are actively involved as industry association Presidents, industry association Board Members, industry association Committee Chairs, industry association Instructors as well as contributors to industry publications. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands on” approach by the Advisor along with expertise in a wide range of fields such as finance, accounting, commercial leases, understanding contracts and industry dynamics, managing due diligence, negotiations, preparing contracts and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. Please refer to our website and contact one of our Advisors near you for a complimentary consultation.
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High-Volume OC Commercial DMV Registration Services
Fountain Valley, CA
Established in 1996 to bridge the gap between independent automotive dealers and DMV services, this business initially tailored services for dealers who lacked staff to manage complex DMV paperwork...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $76,659
Express Car Wash + Full-Service Car Wash - Flex Combination
Ontario, CA
EXPRESS CAR WASH + FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH • PRIME LOCATION, MAJOR Freeway Offramp, • Near California’s largest outlet and value-retail shopping • This Flex Car Wash combines both Express Car Wash and...
$5,550,000
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
Grat Cuts
Corona, CA
A well-established salon in operation since 1996, ideally located at a busy intersection in Corona Hills. Featuring an elegant setting and a strong base of repeat clientele, this business is easy to...
6
$298,988
Cash Flow: $100,000
Japanese Teppanyaki and Sushi Restaurant for Sale
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
ESTABLISHED JAPANESE TEPPANYAKI AND SUSHI RESTAURANT FOR SALE Kobe Japanese House presents a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving 15-year-established Japanese restaurant in prime Rancho Cucamonga....
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$480,000
Cash Flow: $311,754
FranchisePapa Murphy's
Available in California
We are the largest Take 'N' Bake Pizza franchise, offering simple operations and award winning pizza!
$125,000
Classic French Dining | Timeless Ambiance | A Rare Opportunity
Exeter, CA
CAFÉ LAFAYETTE IS NOT SIMPLY A RESTAURANT — IT IS AN EXPERIENCE Café Lafayette is an experience carefully crafted around classic French technique, refined European comfort, and timeless ambiance....
6
$225,000
Turnkey Chicago-Style Pizzeria with Loyal East County Fans
San Diego County, CA
Prime East County San Diego location - just off a heavily trafficked freeway with outstanding visibility and plenty of parking. Fully built-out kitchen includes a large Type 2 hood, high-volume deck...
$69,000
6 Bay Shop With 26 Year Clientele / Sale Pending
$395,000
Fallbrook, CA
Baskin Robbins store for sale in Sacramento good neighborhood!
Sacramento, CA
Easy to run, profitable, located in Greenhaven great neighborhood in Sacramento. It's the second best place to Disneyland....
5
$299,000
Cash Flow: $57,000
Profitable Convenient Market Available Premium Location
Richmond, CA
PROFITABLE CONVENIENCE STORE - PRIME RICHMOND LOCATION Established convenience store operating since 1982, strategically positioned adjacent to Richmond High School in Richmond, CA. This...
5
$499,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Cybersecurity SaaS Platform with Stable Clients & Growth Runway
San Diego County, CA
A California-based SaaS company offering a patented email encryption platform built for regulated industries where secure communication is mission-critical. Company Overview Founded in 2010, the...
$1,950,000
Subway Sandwich Franchise Exclusive Listing – Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
MS Real Estate is pleased to announce the exclusive listing of a Subway® restaurant franchise in Santa Rosa, California.This profitable business opportunity offers an established operation in a prime...
$109,900
Hot Chicken and SmashBurger Restaurant Mission Valley
San Diego, CA
Hot Chickz is a popular and thriving hot chicken restaurant located in the heart of Mission Valley, California. Renowned for its mouthwatering, crispy, and flavorful chicken, Hot Chickz has become a...
6
$350,000
Cash Flow: $750,000
Tired of corporate life—or ready for a meaningful second chapter?
Oakland, CA
Ideal for a hands-on owner-operator, this opportunity is well suited for someone passionate about wine, spirits, specialty foods, and community-focused retail. It’s a great fit for a professional...
2
$650,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Shasta Lake Floors 3rd Generation flooring family with 30+ Years
Shasta Lake, CA
Established third-generation Abbey Carpet & Flooring business with over 30 years of operation in Shasta Lake, California. This well-seasoned retail flooring company has earned recognition as "Best in...
6
$399,900
FranchiseSafeSplash Swim School
Available Nationwide
Empower families, strengthen communities, and grow a business with real meaning. Own a SafeSplash Swim School—Where Purpose Meets Profit.
$60,000
Express Car Wash With Real Estate Signalized Corner Lot
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Montclair, CA
EXPRESS CAR WASH WITH REAL ESTATE • PRIME SIGNALIZED CORNER LOCATION • Express Car Wash has been serving the community since 2019 • Originally built and operated as Tommy’s car wash • Currently...
$7,200,000
Beautifully Established Bakery Restaurant-High Volume, 17+ yrs
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-established and highly regarded bakery restaurant offered for sale. Successfully operating for over 17 years, the business has built a loyal customer base and an excellent reputation for...
$1,350,000
Cash Flow: $420,000
Appliance Repair Company
$1,180,000
Los Gatos, CA
Store featuring 3D products Camarillo CA
Camarillo, CA
Detail Pro Supplies is an established automotive care retail store specializing in 3D products and comprehensive car care solutions. Located in a high-traffic auto care center in Camarillo, CA, this...
3
$290,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
Professional Custom Signs
Madera County, CA
Profitable, well-established custom signage and graphics company operating successfully since 1986. The business provides in-house design, fabrication, and professional installation of interior and...
$915,000
Cash Flow: $295,736
FranchiseComForCare
Available in California
ComForCare is your chance to own a senior home care franchise business that makes a real, meaningful difference in the lives of older adults in your community. Our franchise owners help families find peace of mind, knowing that their loved ones want to live their best life possible in the comfort of their own home.
$50,000
World Renowned Craft Equipment Manufacturer For The Textile Industry
California
Northern California World Renowned Craft Equipment Manufacturer For The Textile Industry - SC2255 This craft equipment manufacturing business is a Northern California Sub-Chapter S Corporation and has...
$949,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Hospice Care Agency-Fully Operatinal-Established-ACHC Accredited
Burbank, CA
ESTABLISHED OUTPATIENT HOSPICE CARE AGENCY - ACHC ACCREDITED-GOOD TILL 2/23/2029!!! Original Asking Price Was Just Redused By $45,000! New Sale Price Is Only $375,000 This fully operational hospice...
$375,000
Turn Key Electronics Contract Manufacture with Huge Potential
San Diego County, CA
Up for acquisition is a well-established, full-service electronics contract manufacturer that delivers comprehensive “turn-key” manufacturing — from PCB assembly and SMT/through-hole board production...
$1,750,000
Cash Flow: $222,247
Profitable Charleys Cheesesteaks Franchise in Busy Area near SGV
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...
$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
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Business Team (BTI)
Serving San Mateo County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers.
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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...
2
$899,900
Cash Flow: $307,053
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
Juice Bar Franchise - 100% Emp Run -Rancho Cucamonga/Fontana area
$250,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Fremont High Traffic Location
Fremont, CA
Best location in Fremont full set hot pot restaurant equipment full kitchen walk in cooler freezer and hood...
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$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
FranchisePickUp USA Fitness
Available in California
PickUp USA Fitness clubs are full-service, basketball-focused gyms, offering pickup basketball games with referees, basketball training, cardio/weight rooms & much more!
$50,000
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
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...
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$170,000
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
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
FranchiseSYNERGY HomeCare
Available in California
The average annual gross sales for a SYNERGY HomeCare multi-territory franchise operation in business for over 1 year is $2,116,737. $2,116,737 is the average gross sales of 141 mult-territory businesses (478 territories) that have been in operation for all of 2025. 54 Businesses (38%) met or exceeded the average annual Gross Sales. There is no assurance, however, that you will do as well. See item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Dcoument.
$50,000
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.
