Los Angeles County, CA
This The UPS Store is located in one of the most prestigious and affluent areas in Los Angeles County. The demographics surrounding The UPS Store location are strong with a population of 232,534 and...
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The UPS Store for Sale UPScale LA County $510K Income and $1.2 M Sales
$2,199,000
Cash Flow: $510,000
Danville Fully "Turn Key" Cafe / BOBA / Dessert
Danville, CA
Established turnkey dessert cafe and boba shop located in prime Danville location within Trader Joe's shopping center. Uji Time Desserts offers Japanese-inspired desserts in a clean, modern 1,210...
3
$160,000
Prime Location For Flex Car Wash - Currently Express Car Wash
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palmdale, CA
Prime Location for Flex Car Wash Services – Full-Service & Express Car Wash • The property offers an exceptional opportunity to operate as a Flex Car Wash with both Full Service and Express Car Wash...
$4,990,000
Great location, Well stablished restaurant opportunity, close to Sofi
Inglewood, CA
Profitable restaurant for sale, owner is retiring, located in one of the busiest city in California .very easy to run, the restaurant is very friendly supports a comfortable to dine in or take it...
6
$199,000
Cash Flow: $45,000
Absentee-Run Liquor Store For Sale – Alameda County
Alameda County, CA
This profitable liquor store in Alameda County is a rare absentee-run opportunity, generating nearly $1M in annual sales with minimal day-to-day involvement from ownership. With steady revenue, strong...
$699,000
Successful Dry Cleaning & Laundry Business, Strong Customer Loyalty!
Sacramento County, CA
In 1978, the owners began their dry cleaning and laundry business in Sacramento. After numerous years of operations in the same building in which they started their business, they purchased land and...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $24,422
Established Meineke Car Care Franchise For Sale
San Diego, CA
Established Meineke Car Care Franchise for Sale in San Diego, CA This well-established automotive service franchise presents an exceptional investment opportunity in the thriving San Diego market....
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$200,000
Good Vibes Sound Bath
Palm Springs, CA
Established in 2023, Good Vibes Sound Bath offers premier floating sound bath events. With a global reach and attendees traveling worldwide for this unique and transformative experience, Good Vibes...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $73,251
High-Traffic Boba + Coffee Shop in Historic Orange Circle – Turnkey!
Orange, CA
Established boba and coffee shop in the heart of Historic Orange Circle offering a rare turnkey opportunity in one of Orange County's most desirable locations. This thriving business benefits from...
$250,000
Dry Cleaners
Riverside, CA
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to own a well-established, full-service dry cleaning business in a high-visibility shopping center in Riverside. This business has been operating successfully for...
$160,000
FranchisePlay It Again Sports
Available Nationwide
Play It Again Sports franchises sell new and used sports and fitness equipment for children and adults. Stores also buy used equipment from customers.
$90,000
See More FranchisesPS Air & Bouschet Wine shop 47, 21 & 58 Liquor Licenses
Palm Springs, CA
First, step aboard Ps Air, an aviation-themed nightclub that captures the spirit of flight with a unique speakeasy vibe. This popular venue offers a delightful dining experience paired with specialty...
$575,000
San Francisco Downtown Dental Office
San Francisco, CA
Great location modern Dental office...
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$395,000
Cash Flow: $480,000
PROFITABLE Coffee , Boba , Dessert shop, Hillcrest , San Diego, CA
$128,000
San Diego, CA
Thriving Sports Bar – $195k SDE & Brand New Equipment!
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-friendly bar and grill in a highly desirable area of Rancho Cucamonga. With $1.8M in annual sales and a full liquor license, this business offers...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $195,991
Profitable Spice Blending Biz with Equipment & Clients – Owner Ret.
Hollister, CA
Established Wholesale Spice Blending & Packaging Company – Turnkey Operation with Loyal Clients and Growth Potential Spices Unlimited Inc., located in Hollister, CA, is a long-standing wholesale...
4
$249,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
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Serving Orange County, CA
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Mission Foods Route For Sale Santa Rosa CA $179,000
Santa Rosa, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Santa Rosa CA $179,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$179,000
Cash Flow: $123,469
Market Sushi Franchise In Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
Immediately to the right at the entrance of the Supermarket. Busy market with heavy foot traffic daily and excellent visibility. Business Highlights: *Gross Sales: $30,000/month *Net Income:...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $129,600
Dog Training - Price Reduced
El Cajon, CA
Specialized in Dog Training (90%) and Boarding. Established in 2015....
$250,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Electrical Contracting Business with Established Clientele CA
Arcadia, CA
This well-established electrical contracting business has been serving the community for many years with a strong reputation for quality and reliability. It comes fully equipped and ready for a new...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $44,125
Long Standing Auto Repair Shop in Great Location
Los Alamitos, CA
Great opportunity to purchase a long standing auto repair business in an excellent location. Located in the beautiful city of Los Alamitos, across from Los Alamitos Elementary, DT Automotive has been...
4
$399,999
Cash Flow: $95,000
FranchiseTruBlue
Available in California
Through senior modifications, home maintenance, handyman services, and ongoing maintenance programs, TruBlue franchisees have the opportunity to run a successful franchising business while making a difference in the lives of seniors and busy adults in their communities.
$50,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location, 10 Years+ Business
Arcadia, CA
This well-known Taiwanese restaurant is a rare opportunity in a high-traffic, prime location. With over a decade of strong performance, this restaurant has built a loyal customer base that appreciates...
5
$150,000
Turn-Key Restaurant for Sale in Prime Woodland Hills Location
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to own a profitable, fully equipped restaurant in the heart of Woodland Hills on busy Ventura Blvd. This 295 sq. ft. turn-key operation has been a neighborhood favorite for over 12...
6
$85,000
Cash Flow: $48,000
Top Business Tech-enabled M&A Firm - US Only - $100M+ Active Pipeline
$2,795,000
California
Turnkey Auto Body Shop Opportunity in Prime Sun Valley
Los Angeles, CA
Seize the opportunity to own a thriving auto body business ideally situated on a high-visibility major street in Sun Valley. This established shop has been serving the community for 5 years and comes...
5
$250,000
Successful Operating Retail space
Los Angeles, CA
This is a great business in the most iconic hotel in downtown Los Angeles- The Biltmore Hotel. We are selling because we are moving out of state. We want someone that will appreciate the space and its...
6
$99,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant - OC Mediterranean Restaurant – Location, Location, Location! Established in 2021, this thriving Mediterranean restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in the...
5
$329,000
Successful Large Thai Restaurant
Mojave, CA
This Beautiful Thai Restaurant needs nothing to earn great profits on your first day of ownership. The knowledgeable owners have enjoyed a successful career here for nearly 10 years. Retirement is...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Automotive Repair Shop
Alameda County, CA
Great opportunity to own a 45 years established, fully equipped, thriving automotive repair shop in prime area of Alameda county, East Bay. Floor space: 3200 sq.ft; Rent: $6358/ mo ; Gross: $...
$335,000
Pool Service Route - Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to own your own pool service route in a growing...
$37,860
Cash Flow: $34,000
Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Napa CA- $135,000
Napa, CA
Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Napa CA- $135,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #Snyder’sLanceRoute #Snyder’sLance #Snyders #Lance #CampbellsSnacks...
$135,000
Cash Flow: $75,113
FranchiseMr. Handyman
Available Nationwide
Mr. Handyman, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading home improvement services franchise.
$50,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Iconic Jake's Restaurant with High Visibility now For Sale
Palm Springs, CA
A cornerstone of hospitality in Palm Springs, Jake's figures prominently in the restaurant landscape of Palm Springs, located in a highly desirable part of Palm Canyon Drive in a thriving Uptown...
6
$1,200,000
Upscale Salon for Sale – Great Stylist-Owner Opportunity
Mountain View, CA
Established Hair Salon - Prime Mountain View Location This well-established salon offers an exceptional opportunity for a licensed stylist-owner in Mountain View’s upscale market. In continuous...
6
$45,999
Exclusive Listing · Fremont Restaurant for Sale
$130,000
Fremont, CA
Beauty Salon
Los Angeles County, CA
This highly regarded local hair and nail salon located in Los Angele County offers a valuable opportunity for a buyer to capitalize on its existing success and further increase profitability. As a...
$135,000
Swimming Pool Remodel & Construction
Corona, CA
POOL REMODEL / DESIGN / CONSTRUCTION WE BUILD POOLS & LANDSCAPE WE DESIGN SITE PLANS FOR OTHER BUILDERS AS WELL 3 WEBSITES ARE ALL PART OF ONE CORPORATION jetaquatics.com angelinas3d.com outdoorgc.com...
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$400,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
FranchiseHand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Available in California
Delivering accessible and personalized skincare and massage services, Hand & Stone has over 550 locations in the US with 1300+ available trade areas to grow in. After 20 years of consecutive growth, we have an average unit volume of $1.4 million!
$150,000
See More FranchisesPoke Restaurant - Established in 2015, Absentee Run
Los Angeles, CA
One of the very first poke restaurant in Los Angeles. Established in 2015. Original Owner. Absentee run. Great potential for growth with owner operation. Motivated Seller!!! Description Asking Price:...
$89,900
EBITDA: $25,000
A Turnkey, Flexible Business with Huge Upside in a Diverse Territory
Jamestown, CA
Fibrenew Sonora–Modesto, CA | Established Franchise for Sale Looking to take control of your schedule while building a thriving, in-demand business? Fibrenew Sonora–Modesto offers a rare opportunity...
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$130,000
Turnkey Auto Body and Specialty Vehicle Facility
Santa Ana, CA
Maher Commercial Realty is proud to present 411 S. Harbor Blvd, a rare and iconic auto body facility for sale in the heart of Santa Ana. With over 40 years of continuous operation as the legendary...
6
$2,995,000
Coffee Roastery with Wholesale Beans & Café locations
Sacramento, CA
We are pleased to offer this long-established Northern California Coffee Roasting and Distribution Business with multiple revenue centers including retail coffeehouse locations. This well-known brand...
$575,000
Affordable Nail Salon for Sale in Sunnyvale, CA. GREAT OPPORTUNITY
Sunnyvale, CA
Established nail salon for sale in prime Sunnyvale location on busy El Camino Real. This 1,250 square foot salon features 8 pedicure massage chairs and 4 manicure tables, providing excellent capacity...
6
$24,000
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Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
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Established turn key North Park, on University
San Diego, CA
Established Multi-Cuisine Restaurant - Downtown San Diego Prime Location This profitable multi-cuisine restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in San Diego's thriving dining scene. Established...
3
$300,000
Premium Olive Processing Facility with Orchard, Residence & Expansion
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orland, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully integrated olive processing operation nestled in the heart of California’s fertile Northern Sacramento Valley. This turnkey property includes: * A comprehensive...
$3,300,000
Authentic Sichuan-Style Hotpot Restaurant for Sale – Rowland Heights
$228,000
Rowland Heights, CA
Machine Shop for Sale
Auburn, CA
KELLY MANUFACTURING - PRECISION MACHINE SHOP FOR SALE Established in 1988, Kelly Manufacturing is a successful precision machine shop located in Auburn, CA, specializing in machining metals and...
4
$549,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
Established Auto Garage in High-Traffic Area – Priced to Move!
Riverside County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Coachella Valley Dre: 02120938 Established auto repair with outstanding reputation. This Riverside, CA business has been family owned for many years and the seller is...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $138,801
FranchiseCloset Factory
Available Nationwide
Closet Factory is a best buy in home organization segment. Simply put, custom closets are a huge business opportunity. Custom Organization Systems for every room in your home.
$200,000
See More FranchisesLuxurious Head-Spa Therapies
Orange County, CA
This upscale spa offers a luxurious and rejuvenating experience centered around its signature head spa treatments, including a hot ginger scalp and shoulder massage designed to relieve stress, improve...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $378,391
Turnkey Medical Spa Opportunity – Premium Aesthetic Practice
Newport Beach, CA
A well-established and highly reputable medical aesthetics practice is available for acquisition. This turnkey business offers a full range of noninvasive cosmetic treatments, including injectables,...
$399,999
Cash Flow: $155,543
Established nail salon with low rent for sale!
Morgan Hill, CA
Established Nail Salon - Prime Morgan Hill Location This highly-rated nail salon presents an outstanding investment opportunity in Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County. Operating successfully since 2018,...
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$295,000
Successfull practice-needs to sell-time sensitive
Sonoma County, CA
Comprehensive general dentistry, including implants, implant restorations, Invisalign, and removable dentures. The practice has strong growth potential to expand through advanced procedures, specialty...
$780,000
Cash Flow: $291,000
V. Affordable Rent! Flex.Layout! Currently Massage + Supplemement
Huntington Park, CA
This is a rare opportunity to step into a business with very reasonable rent and a flexible layout. Location has a very appealing layout and is located in a small shopping center. Private room that...
$14,999
Cash Flow: $16,000
Mental Health & Addiction Clinic – $200K+ Cash Flow
Thousand Oaks, CA
Rare opportunity to own a profitable, independent mental health and addiction recovery center located near the affluent and growing region of Thousand Oaks, CA. With over $200K in annual net income...
$875,000
Cash Flow: $202,415
Technology VAR Company Looking for the Right Successor
Alameda County, CA
Thriving Technology VAR Company Prime Bay Area Location – 23 Years of Success. Here’s your chance to own a highly respected and well-established telecommunications company located in the San Francisco...
$1,800,000
Cash Flow: $423,000
High Traffic, Coveted Hair Salon For Sale
San Lorenzo, CA
Easy to run, profitable, stable cashflow, terrific location!...
$60,000
Well Established Waxing Franchise With Returning Customers
Sacramento, CA
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to own a Waxing franchise in a prime, high-traffic location. This modern studio is fully built out and operational, offering a sleek, professional environment...
$95,000
FranchiseAce Handyman Services
Available Nationwide
Ace Handyman Services, owned by Ace Hardware, is a home services business that focuses on solving customer's small to large size handyman projects in the home and commercial space.
$75,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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.
