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...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Tire and Suspension Shop
2
$800,000
Cash Flow: $280,000
Established Pet Grooming & Boarding Business – Since 1983
Brentwood, CA
Busy, fully turn-key pet grooming and boarding facility available in Contra Costa County, Northern California. Established since 1983, this award-winning, certified salon benefits from decades of...
6
$269,900
Cash Flow: $105,000
RARE DEAL! Restaurant Property-Business Asset Sale (In Operation)
Los Angeles County, CA
ATTENTION INVESTORS! Own the Business & the Building – 47 Liquor License & Private Parking - Turnkey Restaurant & Real Estate Package –Rare LA County Opportunity! Prime Corner Lot with Huge Potential....
$2,100,000
Established Flower Shop
Kings County, CA
Ever thought owning a flower shop would be fun? Now’s your chance. Valley florist owner wanting to retire. Well established flower shop of 25 years is ready for new blood to bloom again. Wonderful...
5
$80,000
Cash Flow: $46,000
CNC Machine Shop
Placer County, CA
Established for 8 years, this reputable precision CNC machine shop in the Sacramento area specializes in milling and turning services, with a focus on prototype, short-run production, and...
$280,000
Cash Flow: $92,000
Orange County Powdercoat and Sand blasting company for sale
Anaheim, CA
Maverick Powder coat has excellent roots and has for most of its years been a very profitable business. Our reviews and reputation are outstanding. We are known for high quality, quick and on time...
6
$175,000
Established Take Out Restaurant with 30,000+ Foot Traffic Weekly
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a Kelly’s Deli operation in front of a super busy Home Depot location in LA County. We have built and operated many of these take-out restaurants at Home Depot locations in Northern California...
5
$225,000
Auto Salvage And Recycling
Alameda County, CA
About 1.5 acre yard, office building and front parking lot, in east bay tri city area. business established over 30 years. Inventory includes vintage Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, Volvo and VW...
3
$1,400,000
Successful Electrical & Lighting Contracting business
Orange County, CA
Electrical & Lighting contractor with monthly contracts that provides monthly income, and continuous work for employees. We have had continued growth over the past 4 years. This would be a great...
$600,000
Dry Cleaning Agency - Profitable & Short Hours
Riverside County, CA
Well-established dry cleaning agency for sale, offering strong and consistent profitability with convenient, owner-friendly operating hours. The business enjoys a loyal, repeat customer base,...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
FranchiseJunk King
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Junk-Removal Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $553K average gross sales!*
$50,000
ABA Therapy Practice
San Diego County, CA
I wanted to take a moment to highlight one of the key factors that truly sets our company apart. Our unique connection with the community and their insurance agencies in our area is something that...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $360,000
Turnkey Japanese Restaurant in Prime Downtown San Francisco Location
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Japanese restaurant located at 614 Pine Street in a prime downtown San Francisco location, benefiting from strong foot traffic from office workers, residents, and tourists. Rock Japanese...
6
$120,000
Established San Francisco Day Spa with 25+ years of Trusted Service
$200,000
San Francisco, CA
Profitable Trucking Co.Business With Dedicated Routes
Stockton, CA
ESTABLISHED TRUCKING COMPANY - DEDICATED ROUTES Successful trucking operation established in 2011, offering exceptional profitability and growth potential in the stable transportation industry. This...
2
$350,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Profitable K-Beauty & Skincare Store
Los Angeles, CA
Established in 2013, this K-Beauty specialty store is located in the heart of Los Angeles, surrounded by strong foot traffic and a growing customer base. With the global popularity of Korean beauty...
$200,000
EBITDA: $100,000
Jock Purtle
Business Exits Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Mobile Bar
El Cajon, CA
"Big Red" our 1953 Ford. Big Red is fitted with everything needed to drive up, set up and serve any number of guests at your unique vintage event. Comfortable and adaptable to small intimate settings...
4
$70,000
Indian Restaurant
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
ESTABLISHED INDIAN RESTAURANT - RANCHO CUCAMONGA This turnkey Indian restaurant represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Rancho Cucamonga's competitive dining market. Established in 2015,...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $75,600
Established Pizza Restaurant | Prime Downtown Location.
Santa Clara County, CA
Well-established independent pizza restaurant for sale in Santa Clara County, CA, in the heart of a busy downtown food court area. The business was originally established in 2005, and the current...
$295,000
Food Truck work anywhere full kitchen
Los Angeles, CA
Make offer. Food Truck reduced to $78,888 Work anywhere with full kitchen . Only 24,500 miles ( 7 miles a day ) Model year 2016 Freightliner like new . Your own menu and your own hours . Discover an...
$79,900
Established Exterior Cleaning Business – 5-Star Reviews & High-Ticket
Fortuna, CA
Established Exterior Cleaning Business for Sale – Humboldt County, CA Coastal Clean is a well-established, owner-operated exterior cleaning business serving Humboldt County and surrounding areas. The...
6
$95,000
FranchiseBenjamin Moore, A Berkshire Hathaway Company
Available in California
Looking for a business with all the support of a franchise without the franchise fees or stifling corporate control? As a Benjamin Moore independent dealer, it's your business, your decisions. Benjamin Moore independent dealers get the best of both worlds.
$75,000
Smoke shop
Modesto, CA
Business next to Starbucks this is the best place...
2
$90,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Popular West Hills Cafe, Turn Key profitable operation
Los Angeles, CA
This is an exceptional turnkey opportunity in Los Angeles' thriving coffee and bakery market. Established in 2016, this profitable operation has built a loyal customer base through handmade products...
5
$100,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
Established Refrigeration Service Company
$999,999
California
Turnkey Two-Facility ICF (Business Only) **Sale Pending**
Kern County, CA
Key Investment Highlights • Proven Financial Performance • 2024–2025 revenue: $1.65M (combined facilities) • Adjusted Net Operating Income: $360K with add-backs • Strong Census Stability • Average...
$1,150,000
Cash Flow: $360,000
QUIZNOS Sub 20 Years in Business in middle of San Clemente.
San Clemente, CA
ESTABLISHED SANDWICH SHOP - 20 YEARS OF SUCCESS This well-established deli and sandwich shop represents an exceptional opportunity in the heart of San Clemente, Orange County. Operating successfully...
2
$120,000
Farmers Insurance Agency Book of Business for Sale LA
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable and established insurance agency for sale in the LA area. This opportunity includes a book of business with approximately $631,000 in annual premiums across Home policies, with a small...
$40,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Established Dropship Auto Parts & Accessories E-Commerce Website
Orange County, CA
We are offering a thriving online drop shipping Auto Parts & Accessories website. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a business with proven revenue-generating capabilities and significant growth...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
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
Cash Flow: $370,000
Prime ARCO am/pm Gas Station & Convenience Store
Butte County, CA
Offered for sale is a rare opportunity to acquire a premier ARCO am/pm gas station and convenience store. an area characterized by strong demographics, heavy traffic counts. This beautifully ARCO...
$1,350,000
1 Vending Route - Northern California
California
Enter the industry with a low-cost! › Turnkey opportunity featuring established locations and dependable cash flow! › Low overhead model with minimal staffing required › Simple, scalable operation...
$69,950
Cash Flow: $16,480
FranchiseZ PLUMBERZ
Available Nationwide
Full-Service Plumbing, Sewer, and Drain Company
$40,000
Business, Leasehold, FF&E in Sts Helena, CA - For Sale
St. Helena, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire the business, lease, and improvements of Boba & More, ideally located in the heart of downtown St. Helena along Main Street’s premier retail corridor. The...
$130,000
Coveted Corner in Downtown Tiburon
Tiburon, CA
This prime location on Tiburon's Main Street is often an afternoon, day-long or weekend destination for locals, San Francisco residents and tourists. Windows galore and plenty of natural light...
5
$238,000
Grocery store with un-conditional liquor license, Meat, and Kitchen
$1,350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Retail Pharmacy in Oxnard, All Major Insurance Contracts
Oxnard, CA
Established in 2022, retail pharmacy strategically positioned in Oxnard's high-traffic commercial corridor near major retailers including Costco and Riverpark Collection. The 1,050 square foot...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $100
Mimosa's of Willow Glen
San Jose, CA
Mimosas of Willow Glen is a well-established breakfast, brunch, and mimosas destination in the heart of Willow Glenwith a loyal neighborhood following. Known as a local go-to spot, the restaurant...
6
$699,000
FranchiseLIME Painting
Available Nationwide
Love. Integrity. Mission. Excellence.
$75,000
Korean Street Food--Bunsik Concept (Chan Chan)
Huntington Beach, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire Chan Chan, a recognized Korean street food and bunsik concept located in Huntington Beach, offering buyers access to a proven brand with strong cultural relevance...
5
$197,000
well-known Neighborhood Restaurant for sale.
Long Beach, CA
this a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable , well established restaurant with a strong reputation, loyal customer base and consistent year over year performance, this business generates...
6
$120,000
Business Opportunity: Swift Collision Center
Van Nuys, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire Swift Collision Center, a well-established auto body and collision repair business located at 14701 Calvert Street, Van Nuys, CA 91411. This turnkey operation features...
6
$120,000
Affordable Cabinets
Rocklin, CA
Well, Established cabinet Manufacturing business for sale. The facility is fully set up with all necessary machines and equipment with Brand new CNC machine, Brand New Edge banding Machine, saw...
6
$500,000
Italian Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
For sale is an established family-style Italian restaurant that has been a favorite destination for both locals and out-of-town visitors for many years. Known for its large, delicious portions and an...
$750,000
Jim Pate
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.
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Promotional, Printing & Marketing Business
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a well established B2B print, promotional, large format and marketing business in Contra Costa County. With a solid foundation and a robust client base, this...
$225,000
Flower Shop Opportunity
Orange, CA
ESTABLISHED FLOWER SHOP OPPORTUNITY IN ORANGE, CA This well-established flower shop has been serving Orange County customers since 2007, building a loyal customer base and strong walk-in traffic over...
6
$109,000
Mediterranean Restaurant | Prime Southern California Market
$850,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Turnkey Jewelry Retail Business – High-Traffic OC Shopping Area
Orange County, CA
Established and profitable jewelry retail business located in a high-traffic Orange County shopping area. The business generates over $500,000 in annual revenue with $200,000+ in owner cash flow,...
$263,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
Woman-Owned Auto Body & Repair Shop
Los Angeles, CA
We are a trusted, independent auto body and repair shop committed to delivering top-quality workmanship on every vehicle. We specialize in precision collision repair, paint work, and mechanical...
6
$199,000
Cash Flow: $170,000
FranchiseSnapology
Available Nationwide
Snapology is a leading children’s enrichment franchise focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education through hands-on, play-based learning. With programs that engage kids ages 4–14 through robotics, coding, animation, and themed building activities, Snapology makes learning fun and impactful. The mobile-friendly model offers flexibility and low overhead, making it an ideal opportunity for passionate entrepreneurs looking to bring meaningful educational experiences to their communities. Whether hosted in schools, community centers, or birthday parties, Snapology helps children build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong love of learning.
$50,000
Established Shuttle & Transportation Business | Bay Area | Since 2005
Marin County, CA
Established Shuttle & Transportation Business for Sale | Bay Area | Since 2005 Looking for a proven, income-producing transportation business in Northern California? This well-established Bay Area...
$252,000
Profitable Water Purification & Supply Store | $160,000 Cash Flow
Santa Clara County, CA
Over $160,000 Owner Cash Flow | Only 48 Hours/Week | Santa Clara County, CA Asking Price: $398,000 Down Payment Required: $300,000 Seller Financing: Seller will carry the balance for a qualified buyer...
$398,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Absentee-Run Drive-Through Coffee Shop | Strong Growth | Long-Lease
San Joaquin County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing drive-through coffee shop with consistent year-over-year revenue growth and a secure long-term lease, currently operated absentee. Financial...
$175,000
EXPRESS CAR WASH + REAL ESTATE 1.22 Acres
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, CA
• EXPRESS CAR WASH + REAL ESTATE 1.22 acres • Prime Location, Major Street, near major intersection • Property Improvements & Infrastructure • Express Car Wash conversion completed in 2020, including...
$9,690,000
Express Car Wash + Property Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Jurupa Valley, CA
• Business and Real Estate included • Prime location at the major intersection of Limonite Ave & Van Buren Blvd, with daily traffic exceeding 49,000 vehicles • Well-established business proudly...
$2,350,000
Express Car Wash + Full-Service Car Wash - Great Location
Colton, CA
FULL-SERVICE + EXPRESS CAR WASH, near I-10 Fwy & I-215 Fwy Intersection • Prime location near I-215 and I-10 freeways, directly off the major Washington St. exit in Colton, CA • Situated near the...
$1,399,000
Established Franchise Sandwich Shop – 27 Years – Prime Shopping Center
Pittsburg, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established franchise sandwich business located in a busy, high-traffic shopping center in Contra Costa County. This business has been serving the community for 27...
$229,000
Auburn Pool Service Route for Sale
Nevada County, CA
Discounted Route Perfect decade old, seasoned, starter route that can be done in one day. All pools have cleaners. Filters cleaned 2 times a year at $125.00. $85.00 for salt cell cleans. Hammerhead...
$28,800
Cash Flow: $33,000
#1 Rated Jewelry Store/Workshop Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach, CA
Established full-service jewelry store and workshop in prestigious Newport Beach shopping center, generating $605,359 in annual revenue. This turnkey operation features over 1,000 sq ft of retail...
6
$275,000
FranchisePoolwerx
Available Nationwide
Multiple revenue streams with franchisees averaging over $762,000 in gross profit yearly. With a proven business model and successful track record, we’re excited to offer you a range of franchise opportunities.
$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.
