California
Master Distributor of specialty patented jars/containers. Jars are reusable, and airtight for the preservation and freshness of products. These various size jars can be used for a multitude of...
California
Master Distributor of specialty patented jars/containers. Jars are reusable, and airtight for the preservation and freshness of products. These various size jars can be used for a multitude of...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Contra Costa County, CA
This well-established Indian bistro offers an exceptional opportunity for an investor or restaurateur. Specializing in authentic Indian cuisine, the restaurant has built a strong reputation with a...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Riverside County, CA
Are you an animal lover looking for a rewarding and profitable business? This well-established dog daycare and boarding facility in Riverside County is a turnkey opportunity for an owner looking for...
$310,000
Cash Flow: $75,072
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Located in the lovely Promenade on the Peninsula Mall that includes skating ring, bowling alley (coming soon), movie theater, private preschool and daycare, gym and sport club, retail stores to name a...
$375,000
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....
$198,000
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...
$850,000
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...
$750,000
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
Cash Flow: $270,893
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,...
$3,500,000
Cash Flow: $753,251
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....
$389,000
Available in California
Nextaff - The Most Influential Staffing Franchise in America
$175,000
See More FranchisesTustin, 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
Cash Flow: $80,000
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,...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $52,000
$150,000
Santa Clara County, CA
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...
$300,000
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...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $144,000
Rob Rigolfi
California Business Realty
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
California Business Realty offers a comprehensive range of services to assist business owners in successfully selling their businesses. Our team of experienced professionals helps navigate the complex process of selling a business by providing valuable expertise and confidential guidance every step of the way. California Business Realty assists buyers in identifying and purchasing their ideal businesses or franchises through a comprehensive process. Most business sales and purchases involve leased premises. Aligning the lease terms with the future plans of a business are critical to its value. Those that include the associated real estate as part of the sale require specific skills and attention. At California Business Realty, we not only negotiate leases but also facilitate the sale and purchase of buildings, land, and use easements associated with the business being sold or purchased.
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
Cash Flow: $370,000
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
Cash Flow: $102,052
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...
$298,000
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...
$399,900
Cash Flow: $122,098
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...
$350,000
Available Nationwide
AlphaGraphics business-to-business model provides complete marketing, signs and print solutions to help local businesses grow. Our 52 years of experience provides national brand recognition, excellent support, training and growth in a scalable model.
$125,000
See More FranchisesSan 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...
$100,000
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...
$975,000
Cash Flow: $450,000
$195,000
Santa Clara County, CA
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...
$185,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
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
Cash Flow: $360,000
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...
$699,000
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
Cash Flow: $91,585
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
Cash Flow: $487,924
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
San Bernardino County, CA
well established flower shop san bernardino county est .1990...
$199,000
Available Nationwide
STEP ABOVE THE COMPETITION WITH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES Many of our competitors in the pest control industry offer limited services. At Complete Pest Solutions, we strive to provide a broad set of comprehensive solutions to many different pest control issues. Our technicians are even trained to offer expert solutions to wildlife intrusions and nuisances, something many small pest control companies (and some of the big ones) do not provide.
$100,000
See More FranchisesGoleta, 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
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
$16,000,000
California
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...
$399,000
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
Available Nationwide
Award-winning MaidPro is America’s most loved home cleaning franchise—trusted for over 30 years by families and businesses alike.
$45,000
See More FranchisesContra 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
Cash Flow: $128,597
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
Cash Flow: $393,237
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
Cash Flow: $244,673
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
Cash Flow: $200,000
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...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $25,000
Victor Buendia
Progressive Real Estates Partners
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Progressive Real Estate Partners (PREP) is a boutique retail brokerage firm with a unique approach to leasing and selling retail properties and representing businesses looking to expand. Our emphasis on retail AND geographic focus on Southern California’s Inland Empire region has enabled us to become the most efficient and effective brokerage within the marketplace. The PREP team of retail experts has completed MORE retail transactions in the Inland Empire over the past 10 years than any other brokerage office. During this period of time, we have completed over 1,650 retail lease & sale transactions.
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'...
$30,000
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
Cash Flow: $120,000
$1,675,000
El Cerrito, CA
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...
$328,000
Cash Flow: $496,600
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...
$30,000
Available Nationwide
Join Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken: A Legendary Brand with $1.8M AUV, Strong Unit Economics, and Amazing Chicken. Since 1966, We've Delivered Great Food and Franchise Success with Unmatched Support. Now Exclusively Partnering with Multi-Unit Developers for Growth Opportunities!
$750,000
See More FranchisesBuellton, 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...
$160,000
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
Cash Flow: $8,638,095
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
Cash Flow: $730,000
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
Cash Flow: $90,859
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
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
Cash Flow: $1,345,245
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
Cash Flow: $135,000
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
Cash Flow: $132,930
Sacramento County, CA
Plumbing asset sale including a 2020 Ram ProMaster, ProPress with fittings, water heater jack, general tools, updated website, business phone number, and CRM with 500 clients. This business focused on...
$60,000
Available Nationwide
Recession resistant for 30 yrs! A supermarket for dogs & cats. Low Royalty 2%-3%. $2.7M Average Unit Volume*.Passive or Semi-passive ok. 70% households own at least 1 pet
$300,000
See More FranchisesCalifornia 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.