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Premium Allstate Agency for Sale – Prime Location & Loyal Client Base

San Jose, CA

Price: $1,450,000 Location: San Jose, CA – Between Willow Glen & Campbell Industry: Insurance – Allstate Franchise Established: 2021 Business Overview: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a...

$1,450,000

$1,450,000

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Mission Foods Route For Sale Burbank CA $89,000

Burbank, CA

Mission Foods Route For Sale Burbank CA $89,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...

$89,000

$89,000

Cash Flow: $72,596

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Sushi & Roll Restaurant in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield, CA

This established sushi and Japanese restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in Bakersfield's premier shopping mall location. Operating since 2021, the business generates $1,300,000 in annual...

$399,000

$399,000

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The UPS Store for Sale UPScale LA County $510K Income and $1.2 M Sales

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...

$2,199,000

$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...

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$160,000

$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

$4,990,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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...

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$199,000

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$250,000

Custom Autoshop with great online business

$1,250,000 - Santa Clara County, CA

$1,250,000

Santa Clara County, CA

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

$160,000

PS 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

$575,000

Steve Ramsthel

Steve Ramsthel

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

FedEx Ground Pickup & Delivery and Line Haul Routes

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San Francisco Downtown Dental Office

San Francisco, CA

Great location modern Dental office...

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$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $480,000

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

$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...

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$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

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

$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

$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

$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

$500,000

Cash Flow: $44,125

Soundproofing Design, Consultation and Installation

$750,000 - San Francisco, CA

$750,000

San Francisco, CA

Michelle Koblas

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

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...

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$399,999

$399,999

Cash Flow: $95,000

Established 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...

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$150,000

$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...

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$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $48,000

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...

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$250,000

$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...

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$99,000

$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...

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$329,000

$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

$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

$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

$37,860

Cash Flow: $34,000

Established San Francisco Day Spa with 25+ years of Trusted Service

$200,000 - San Francisco, CA

$200,000

San Francisco, CA

Nick Ramsey

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

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

$135,000

Cash Flow: $75,113

Established 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...

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$1,200,000

$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...

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$45,999

$45,999

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

$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

$400,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Poke 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

$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

$130,000

Michael Spilky

Location Matters Inc.

Serving San Diego County, CA

Location Matters Inc is a reputable restaurant brokerage firm with a focus on the food and beverage industry. As experts in the field, we specialize in helping restaurant owners, buyers, and investors navigate the complex process of buying, selling, or leasing restaurant properties. With a wealth of experience in the restaurant industry and an extensive network of clients and contacts, Location Matters Inc is committed to delivering top-notch brokerage services. Our goal is to foster successful deals and long-term relationships, ensuring that each transaction is a win-win for all parties involved. Whether you are a restaurant owner looking to sell or lease your property, an entrepreneur seeking the perfect location for your restaurant concept, or an investor interested in the food and beverage industry, Location Matters Inc is your reliable partner to navigate the dynamic restaurant marketplace. Visit our website or contact us directly to explore how we can assist you in achieving your restaurant business goals.

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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...

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$2,995,000

$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

$575,000

Established Refrigeration Service Company

$1,200,000 - California

$1,200,000

California

Nick Ramsey

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

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...

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$24,000

$24,000

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...

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$300,000

$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

$3,300,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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...

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$549,000

$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

$200,000

Cash Flow: $138,801

Luxurious 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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$875,000

Cash Flow: $202,415

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.