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Chino Hills 1475sf Restaurant | Super busy Ramen For Sale

Chino Hills, CA

Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Chino Hills Location This established 1,475 square foot restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in one of San Bernardino County's most desirable markets....

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$198,000

$198,000

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Well-Established Towing Business

Alameda County, CA

Well-Established Towing Business - Prime Bay Area Location 4 flatbeds, 2 forklifts, 1 wheeler, mechanical, body/paint, tow storage This profitable towing operation represents an exceptional...

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$850,000

$850,000

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Well-Established Towing Business

Alameda County, CA

Well-Established Towing Business - Prime Alameda County Location This exceptional towing operation presents a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey business with over 25 years of proven...

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$750,000

$750,000

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Orange County Roofing Contractor, $1.6M sales Price Reduced

Orange County, CA

Price Reduced for Orange County Residential & Commercial Roofing Contractor Established for over 40 years, this well-known roofing contractor is available for acquisition. The company is on track to...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $270,893

Thriving Multi-Unit Fitness Business with Recurring Revenue

Contra Costa County, CA

This multi-unit fitness franchise is thriving with $2.57M in revenue and $753K in cash flow (SDE). With three established locations in high-demand markets, a strong membership base, and a predictable,...

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$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Cash Flow: $753,251

Restaurant-Bar In Willow Glens in San Jose CA

San Jose, CA

Great Opportunity to own this Bar-Restaurant in the Willow Glen area in San Jose. This Restaurant was totally renovated with permits in 2021 and it has lots of potential with plenty of parking space....

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$389,000

$389,000

Chinese Restaurant for Sale in Busy Tustin Area Affordable Lease

Tustin, CA

Excellent opportunity to own a well-established Chinese restaurant in Tustin, specializing primarily in takeout and delivery. This turnkey operation has a loyal customer base and is ideal for an...

$245,000

$245,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Central California Education's Finest Tutoring Center

Visalia, CA

Established, Turn-Key, and Ready to Grow! This is your chance to own a successful and well-established Tutoring Center. Located in a thriving community, this center has over 100 Google 5 star ratings,...

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$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $52,000

motorcycles shop repair, service, tires and UHAUL rental dealer

Monrovia, CA

Nice opportunity to own a 12 years established motorcycle repair, service and tires business which have also TOP 100 UHAUL rental dealer with loyalty customers. Workshop spaces 2400sf and $3180...

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$300,000

$300,000

Profitable Mexican Restaurant Franchise. Turnkey Highland, CA Location

Highland, CA

Own a Thriving Mexican Fusion Franchise in Highland, CA! This is a turnkey opportunity to own a successful Fuego Cravings franchise, known for its unique fusion of authentic Mexican flavors with a...

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$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

Established Medical and Cosmetic Practice

Los Angeles, CA

This established practice in West Los Angeles/Brentwood combines an full-service Family Medicine practice with a cosmetic medical practice Both are under the supervision of the physician but the...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $370,000

Mission Foods Route For Sale San Diego CA $99,000

San Diego, CA

Mission Foods Route For Sale San Diego CA $99,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $102,052

Executive Suite, Virtual Address, and Virtual Receptionist Business

$425,000 - San Francisco County, CA

$425,000

San Francisco County, CA

Michael White

United Franchise Group

Turnkey Italian Restaurant for Sale in Revitalized Downtown Salinas!

Salinas, CA

Bring your culinary passion and creativity to life in this beautifully designed restaurant located in the heart of vibrant, revitalized downtown Salinas. The inviting and stylish atmosphere is ready...

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$298,000

$298,000

Well Established Tortilleria, Meat Market, Grocery Store and Eatery

Los Angeles County, CA

We are a family-owned and operated business specializing in: Freshly made Tortillas, handmade daily using traditional methods. We offer premium quality meats, and cuts, including beef, pork, chicken...

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$399,900

$399,900

Cash Flow: $122,098

John & Eileen Prudhont

The Business Brokers, LLC. in NV. & The Business Brokers, Inc. in CA

Serving Riverside County, CA

John and Eileen have been helping Buyers and Sellers of Businesses, Franchises, Commercial and Residential Investment Real Estate for over, a combined, 50 years. Our extensive Business Brokerage experience includes: ATM & Vending Businesses E-Commerce Businesses Restaurants and Bars/Taverns C-Stores, Liquor Stores Gas Stations, both Un-Branded and Branded Both Re-sale and New Franchises Fitness/Gyms Bars and Restaurants Automotive Repair Shops, Tire Retail & Repair/Replacement Shops and Oil Change Facilities Retail and Service Businesses including Interior Design, Furniture, Home Decor and more Medical Businesses including Podiatry, Chiropractic, Orthopedic, ASC's and more Fashion and High Fashion Clothing Stores Real Property, Land and Business Combination Sales Commercial Real Estate Lease Negotiation and Sales and so many more! Please call for us details. In NEVADA: The Business Brokers, LLC. is a Business Brokerage with John & Eileen Prudhont as Principals/Business Brokers In CALIFORNIA: The Biz Brokers, Inc. is a Business Brokerage with John & Eileen Prudhont as Vice President & President/Business Brokers Besides Newport Beach, CA. & Henderson, NV., we also have office locations in San Diego, CA., Los Angeles, CA., Santa Barbara, CA., Chico, CA., Carlsbad, CA., Reno, NV., Las Vegas, NV., Summerlin, NV., San Bernardino, Ca. Eileen: NV DRE: BUSB.0006956.BKR. |. Eileen: CA BRE: 01307577 John: NV DRE: BUSB.0006958.BKR. | John: CA BRE: 01178776 Nevada: 5510 S Fort Apache Rd. Ste. 451 Las Vegas, NV 89148, Phone: 702-802-8090 California: 3857 Birch St., Suite 3030, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Phone: 661-347-6985

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A Massive Bounce Park, Delivering Family Entertainment

Woodbridge Township, CA

Incredible Business Opportunity – JoyJumps Bounce Park Step into ownership of a thriving seasonal (or year-round) business with massive potential for growth. Whether you’re looking to run a profitable...

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$350,000

$350,000

Online Life Skills / Adulting Program

San Luis Obispo, CA

Life 101 is an awesome opportunity for a motivated individual who loves and wants to help others grow. Currently it is an online life skills workshop/course which is a great foundation; yet ready to...

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$100,000

$100,000

Beautiful Sports Bar, Restaurant+ Lounge with TYPE 48 LIC

Los Angeles County, CA

*CASH ONLY SALE* MUST SEND POF TO QUALIFY** A very rare turnkey type 48 ABC license new bar, restaurant + lounge. Well established neighborhood bar with a brand new full kitchen, menu designed by...

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$975,000

$975,000

Cash Flow: $450,000

Popular, Profitable Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant For Sale

Chester, CA

This popular creekside breakfast & lunch restaurant also features an espresso bar; there is a separately owned and operated gift & bookstore sharing some cafe space. Located in the historic Stover...

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$185,000

$185,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

SMOKE ACCESSORIES WHOLESALER, MONTHLY NETS $30k

Los Angeles County, CA

This well-established and profitable wholesale smoke shop accessories business has built a strong market presence and continues to experience consistent growth. In operation since 2007, the company...

$739,000

$739,000

Cash Flow: $360,000

Multi-Use Commercial Property with Retail, Office, and Warehouse Space

Marysville, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a historically significant, mixed-use commercial property located in the heart of Loma Rica. Operating for over 30 years, the property has long served as a vital...

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$699,000

$699,000

Turnkey Premium Cookie Franchise

Huntington Beach, CA

A premium cookie franchise specializing in freshly baked, gourmet cookies delivered warm to customers. The brand is built on a passion for creating delicious, high-quality cookies using the finest...

$229,000

$229,000

Cash Flow: $91,585

Turnkey Flexible Workspace Business in Prime Location

$250,000 - Folsom, CA

$250,000

Folsom, CA

Michael White

United Franchise Group

Highly Profitable Stone Fabrication and Installation Business

San Mateo County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: This highly desirable business fabricates and installs all kinds of stones (including natural stone, quartz, porcelain and dekton) for...

$1,398,000

$1,398,000

Cash Flow: $487,924

Established Hospice for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

We are pleased to present a rare opportunity to acquire a fully licensed, ACHC hospice agency located in Southern California. Annual cash flow is $1,200,000. This agency is in good standing, currently...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Thriving flower business

San Bernardino County, CA

well established flower shop san bernardino county est .1990...

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$199,000

$199,000

Established Florist Shop in the Heart of Old Town Goleta

Goleta, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-owned flower business with over 40 years of service in the community. Specializing in fresh, high-quality flowers for all occasions,...

$50,000

$50,000

Was Cell Phone Repair Store

Huntington Beach, CA

792 Sqft in busy shopping center at intersection of two major boulevards in Huntington Beach with plenty of parking. Rent is $1782 and NNN is $ 555 so total is $ 2337 . Besides cell phone repair also...

$4,676

$4,676

Teppan & Sushi Restaurant With ABC License! Over 40 Years in Business!

Upland, CA

Proudly serving the Upland community for over 40 years! Turnkey operation and fully equipped! Liquor license and equipment included! Incredible opportunity to own a well established and locally loved...

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$399,000

$399,000

Established Hospice Agency for Sale! Fully transferable!

Chatsworth, CA

For sale is a Hospice Agency located in the neighborhood of Chatsworth, Los Angeles County. - It is Health Department licensed (CDPH License). Initially licensed in 2021. - Recently passed it's...

$395,000

$395,000

Profitable Turnkey Franchise Gym – Absentee Owned

Contra Costa County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, semi-absentee fitness franchise located in Contra Costa County. Part of one of the most recognized names in 24/7 gyms, this location serves a loyal and...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $128,597

Appliance Repair Company

Los Gatos, CA

This offering is for a premium appliance repair business operating across five major California metro areas. Specializing in high-end brands, the company boasts a reputation for precision, speed, and...

$1,180,000

$1,180,000

Cash Flow: $393,237

Wholesale Food Business For Sale Strong Financials&growth Potential

$1,950,000 - Huntington Beach, CA

$1,950,000

Huntington Beach, CA

Premier Sub Franchise Bundle – 2 UNITS

Elk Grove, CA

Incredible opportunity to acquire two profitable, fully operational sub franchise locations bundled together - serving a thriving suburban market just outside Sacramento. With over $244K in seller’s...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $244,673

Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale

Thousand Oaks, CA

Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale in Thousand Oaks! As a Farmers Insurance Agency Owner, you will join a group of business owners representing a strong and respected brand. Opportunity to...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

ATM ROUTE - Profitable Passive Income Turnkey Business Opportunity

Riverside County, CA

Own a profitable 18 locations ATM route business in the high-traffic, tourist-heavy Coachella Valley, home to world-renowned events like the Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals! This is a rare...

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$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $25,000

Own a Game Truck Business – Fully Loaded, High Demand, Low Overhead

Modesto, CA

Professional mobile gaming business featuring a fully equipped 24-foot V-nose video game trailer serving the Modesto, CA market. This turnkey operation delivers entertainment directly to customers'...

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$30,000

$30,000

Smog Check Test Only Star Certiified So Orange Cty

Orange County, CA

This well-established Smog Test-Only business has been serving the South Orange County community for 17 years, earning a loyal customer base and consistent repeat business. Currently averaging...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Restaurant in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Greek-style restaurant with other variety of entrees and sandwiches for breakfast and Lunch. Near hotels, potential for tourist customers. Rated A from the health department. Potential for more...

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$328,000

$328,000

Cash Flow: $496,600

Tuscany-themed Salon in Historic Old Town Temecula, CA for Sale

Temecula, CA

Established Tuscany-themed salon in the heart of historic Old Town Temecula, successfully operating since 2013. This unique full-service hair and makeup salon has earned recognition as the area's...

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$30,000

$30,000

Don Gunter

Sunbelt Business Brokers

Serving Orange County, CA

When you’re preparing to buy or sell a business in Orange County, you need an experienced, winning team to guide you through the transaction process. At Sunbelt of Orange County, our brokers and M&A advisors have decades of combined experience and are well-versed in the Orange County marketplace. Give our team a call today to begin your search for a business or prepare your business for sale.

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Premier Smoke Shop in Modesto

Modesto, CA

This listing is for the smoke shop of smoke shops in the Modesto area. Established & over six years in business with loyal customer base built from day one. One owner since built, ownership has never...

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$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Boutique Fitness Franchise

Los Angeles, CA

Upscale boutique fitness franchise in excellent location in Granada Hills shopping mall with strong anchors. 240+ members with 4.9 star reviews across Yelp, Google and Classpass. Excellent tenured...

$100,000

$100,000

Profitable HVAC Biz- 13+ Years, Recurring Clients, Turnkey Operation

$479,021 - Riverside, CA

$479,021

Riverside, CA

Established Farmers Agency For Sale In Irvine

Irvine, CA

Agent has been with Farmers Insurance for over 38 years and is looking to retire. The agency is well established and has 1 dually licensed staff. The service commissions are approximately 100,000 with...

$130,000

$130,000

Established Salon & Spa in Duarte – High-Traffic Location.

Duarte, CA

Turnkey Beauty Salon & Spa for Sale – Fully Equipped & Ready to Go! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a well-established beauty salon and spa in a prime location! This beautifully designed...

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$47,000

$47,000

Cash Flow: $1,160

Leading provider of industrial packaging and insulation solutions

San Juan Capistrano, CA

Master Pack presents an acquisition opportunity in the industrial packaging and insulation solutions sector, with a track record of over 44 years of excellence and a solid base of loyal, repeat...

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$575,000

$575,000

EBITDA: $166,114

Powder Coating Business for Sale (15' long equipment / 3000 sqft shop)

Buellton, CA

3,000 sqft shop space located in a gated parking lot. All the equipment was purchased brand new in 2020 from Spray Systems Inc. Business has been operating for 4 years, fully permitted. The shop is...

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$160,000

$160,000

Premier Multi-State HVAC & Plumbing Contractor with $7M EBITDA

California

This 43-year-old HVAC and plumbing contractor serves commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors with operations across CA, AZ, and NV. The company completes 3,000+ construction units annually...

$42,354,912

$42,354,912

Cash Flow: $8,638,095

Established Hot Water Heating Contractor & Wholesale Distribution

California

This 20-year-old mechanical services company specializes in hot water heating systems, water heater installations, boiler service, and hydronic heating, as well as solar thermal integration. In...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $730,000

San Diego's Premier Mobile Gaming & Party Experience Company

San Diego County, CA

San Diego's leading choice for high-tech mobile entertainment! This TURNKEY and PROFITABLE company offers the following services: * Video Game Bus: San Diego's most advanced game bus packed with the...

$270,000

$270,000

Cash Flow: $90,859

Turnkey, Profitable, 25yo Hair Salon in affluent coastal San Diego

San Diego County, CA

This is a rare chance to own a highly reputable, unisex hair and makeup salon in the affluent San Diego coastal city. With over 25 years of service, this salon has been successfully operated as a...

$119,000

$119,000

Niche Flavor Manufacturing Business – $1.1M+ Net Income

Los Angeles, CA

Outstanding opportunity to acquire a high-margin flavor manufacturing business with exclusive international contracts. This turnkey operation is positioned nicely with proprietary flavor formulas for...

$3,900,000

$3,900,000

Cash Flow: $1,345,245

Turnkey Locksmith Business – Profitable, Established & Sale-Ready

Vallejo, CA

Long-established and highly reputable locksmith business with deep roots in the communities of Solano, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. Renowned for its reliability, rapid response times, and expert...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

Spice, Rub, and Sauce Manufacturer/Wholesaler

Sacramento, CA

From a humble start in the owner's kitchen 7 years ago, this award-winning spice, rub, and sauce company has grown to over $250K in annual sales with solid profits. The owner and his daughter, who is...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $132,930

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

Number of Businesses for Sale  

  ~5,500

Median Asking Price  

  $360,000

Median Reported Revenue  

  $630,000

Median Reported Earnings  

  $150,000

Profit Margin  

  23%

Earnings Multiple  

  2.5

Revenue Multiple  

  0.6

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

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.