San Diego, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Encinitas, California region for $195,000! Expected to generate $633,100 in yearly sales and net an estimated $86,558. Distributorship and territory are...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Mission's Tortilla Route, Encinitas, CA
$195,000
Cash Flow: $86,558
Iconic business for sale in the heart of historic Nevada City
Nevada City, CA
Established in 1988 on Commercial Street in Nevada City, California, J.J. Jackson’s is known for its curated selection of beautiful and unique textiles, tableware, body care, travel gear, greeting...
6
$129,000
PIZZA RESTAURANT Located on busy Street, connecting two Cities
Norco, CA
Pizza open 7 days, 11am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday to 8:30pm • Offers large variety of choice selections from Specialty Pizza to Meat, Vegetarian, Cheese, Hawaiian Pizza’s • Chicken lovers Favorite...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $62,490
Premier Stucco and Sandblasting Contractor
San Diego County, CA
NEW PRICE! Seller Motivated - Price reduced below valuation. A great opportunity to own a well run - established stucco contractor. Premier Stucco and Sandblasting Contractor - Company provides...
$775,000
Cash Flow: $266,153
Fitness Center – Franchise Resale
San Diego County, CA
Fitness Center – Franchise Resale - Currently Semi Absentee managed NEW PRICE - Motivated Seller! All new Equipment! Opportunity for an Owner Operator to be a hands on be manager and increase sales...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $115,726
Paris Baguette - High Volume & Nets $50K Monthly Avg, SBA, Full Staff
Los Angeles County, CA
Top-Producing Paris Baguette Franchise – High-Volume, Turnkey Operation This is a rare opportunity to acquire a top-producing Paris Baguette franchise, one of the leading bakery café brands known for...
$2,900,000
Cash Flow: $600,000
Exceptional Dog Grooming Business For Sale
Palm Springs, CA
Founded in 2013, this Company is a trailblazing Dog Grooming business that identified a gap in the market - the absence of self-service dog wash facilities in the Coachella Valley. Their innovative...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $101,088
Recession-Resistant ADAS Calibration, North County, San Diego, CA
San Marcos, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, turnkey Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration business. With modern vehicles increasingly reliant on ADAS, calibration is a required...
$219,000
Profitable-Turnkey Barbering College in Central Valley
California
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a Profitable College with Current Students in place and New Students signing up continuously. This turnkey specialty Barber and Barber Crossover College...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $127,861
LA County Montessori School 1 of 2 Available
Diamond Bar, CA
This is the first of two schools for sale by the owners. Having envisioned improving Montessori education by addressing the significant lack of modern and authentic preschool options in the Greater...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $108,000
FranchiseCentral Bark
Available in California
Dog daycare franchise with 'Whole Dog Care™' approach to boarding, grooming & training—strong brand, trusted model, growing demand—built on canine psychology.
$300,000
See More FranchisesFood Trailer, High Net, Contract Clients, 2 days.
Los Angeles County, CA
*SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE UP TO 50% WITH 50% DOWN FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS * Exceptional Opportunity: Fully Equipped Food Trailer with Established Contracts This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a...
$169,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Profitable Smoke Shop with Walk-In Cigar Humidor
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established and highly profitable smoke shop presents an exceptional opportunity for a buyer seeking a turnkey business with strong cash flow. The store features a walk-in cigar humidor and...
$380,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Thriving Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Prime Modesto Shopping Center
$250,000
Modesto, CA
Established On-Site Shredding Service
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established on-site shredding service has been serving both commercial and residential clients throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties since 2007. The owner is retiring and relocating,...
$245,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
NVOCC Registered Freight Forwarder Poised to Grow!
El Monte, CA
If you are looking for your way into the global logistics and freight markets or looking to expand your existing business into ocean and air freight, this is it! ProNova Partners represents a dynamic,...
Cash Flow: $725,000
Nanda M&AMI, CBI
Acacia Group, Inc.
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Check out the company website at www.AcaciaGroupInc.com for details of our services.
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Longstanding Profitable Physical Therapy Practice
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-Established, Well-Staffed and Profitable Physical Therapy Practice is for sale by its founding owner. Located in a top, upscale Los Angeles area for over 25 years that is easily reached from many...
$659,000
Cash Flow: $175,000
Turn Key Restaurant in Prime Location with Beer & Wine License
Half Moon Bay, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: Incredible opportunity to own a fully built-out restaurant in a prime location. The sale includes all equipment, tenant improvements,...
$125,000
Lucrative Inpatient/Outpatient Wound Care Practice
Colton, CA
Exciting, Vibrant Wound Treatment practice. Nearly 1500 hundred encounters per month--both inpatient and outpatient care...
$8,900,000
Cash Flow: $4,500,000
Hwy 395 Gas Station with Diesel & Large Liquor Market
Inyo County, CA
Do Not Visit Site Until You Speak With Broker. Please No Speaking with Employees/Ownership & Do Not Loiter on Property. Exclusively Listed and Presented By: The Gas Broker™. This Mobil-branded gas...
$2,995,000
Cash Flow: $675,000
Turnkey Residential Construction Company
Roseville, CA
Step into a thriving and well-established residential construction company with a strong reputation across the Sacramento Valley and into the fast-growing Tracy/Mountain House area. Headquartered in...
$5,000,000
Cash Flow: $1,250,000
FranchiseBest Option Restoration
Available in California
A trusted national leader in the disaster restoration industry
$50,000
See More FranchisesJl'smoke Shop Truckee Ca
Truckee, CA
On Donnner Pass Rd. Truckee CA. 1248 sq. ft $4100 p/mo. rent, Gas and A/C included. Parking in front and rear. Attendant able to stay behind the counter all the way around the store. The store comes...
$100,000
Pet Grooming
Los Angeles, CA
Established Dog Grooming Business in Prime Lake Balboa Location. Located in the heart of Lake Balboa, this well-established dog grooming business benefits from high foot traffic and a loyal, affluent...
6
$130,000
Profitable RF/Microwave Coaxial Connector Business with Inventory
$2,000,000
West Covina, CA
Turn Key Rock yard with Equipment
Valley Springs, CA
Dump truck, tractor, forklift and inventory all come with this business! It's fully functioning and has a good reputation for great customer service and friendly, on time delivery. Located in the...
6
$199,000
Car Wash=full Service, Seller Financing Available
Jurupa Valley, CA
FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH, AUTOMATED EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES TOWEL DRIED UNDER SHADE Opal Car Wash is located in one of Riverside’s fast growing cities, Jurupa Valley, near Eastvale • Near busy signalized...
$1,000,000
Well Established Turn-Key Cafe
Fallbrook, CA
Elegant cafe with European flair in beautiful downtown Fallbrook. A local favorite with well established clientele for 22 years. Specializing in soups, salads & sandwiches. All complimented by a wide...
6
$68,000
Turnkey Established Aerospace business
Gardena, CA
Reason for Sale: Owner Retirement Business Description: Rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational turnkey aerospace CNC machine shop. This business is perfectly positioned for immediate...
6
$174,999
FDA-Approved Food Manufacturing Business for Sale with Amazon Sales
Los Angeles County, CA
Are you looking to acquire an FDA-approved food manufacturing facility for sale with established eCommerce sales and high retail potential? This turnkey opportunity offers a fully operational food...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Regal Cleaners
Palm Springs, CA
Regal Cleaners is in a prime location in a busy center on the corner of Tahquitz Canyon and Sunrise Way. There is convenient parking for their clients directly in front of the business. Their dry...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $226,000
Beach Hut Deli Established Franchise since 2006 in Natomas, CA
Sacramento, CA
When Troy was 19, he opened a deli near Folsom Lake in Granite Bay, CA. His signature sandwich, the Surfin’ Bird, was created the day he decided to add cream cheese to his classic turkey bacon and...
$250,000
FranchiseFurry Land Mobile Pet Grooming
Available in California
Furry Land Mobile Grooming is a luxury grooming van service that comes right to your door
$150,000
See More FranchisesArtisan Charcuterie Catering Business for Sale – Ontario, California
Ontario, CA
This is a turnkey charcuterie catering business located in Ontario, California, offering a unique and in-demand service specializing in artisanal grazing boards, boxes, and tables for events,...
$174,990
For Sale 12 Bed CLHF - Well Established in San Fernando Valley
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
For sale is a well-established 12 Bed Congregate Living Facility (CLHF) located in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County: - It is licensed by CDPH (California Department of Public Health) for 12...
$3,995,000
Plumbing & Rooter Company
$700,000
Redwood City, CA
Designer Store for Sale
La Jolla, CA
Established Designer Women's Clothing Store - La Jolla, CA This well-established women's clothing boutique has been successfully operating for over 30 years, specializing in exclusive Eva Varro...
5
$54,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Popular/ Profitable Pottery Painting Studio
Lodi, CA
Opportunity awaits to own a thriving, well established pottery studio, located in the heart of a charming downtown destination. 20 years in business, with well established community reputation for fun...
4
$500,000
FranchiseAllegra Marketing Print Mail
Available Nationwide
Join the Allegra network, a leader in the marketing and print industry since 1977. Our business-to-business model offers turnkey opportunities with limitless revenue streams.
$100,000
See More FranchisesGlendale Historic Bar for Sale
Glendale, CA
Perfect little neighborhood bar, dating back to prohibition! Great clientele & staff. Full line of liquor, no kitchen!! Already a success and fully renovated, this little bar makes for easy extra...
$550,000
Profitable FedEx CA Linehaul opportunity
Sacramento County, CA
Profitable FedEx “mid size” Linehaul opportunity with a strong mix of dedicated and unassigned team runs. Complete with solid equipment, seasoned BC and trained drivers in place. This is a turnkey...
$3,500,000
Cash Flow: $875,000
Turn-Key Coffee Shop & Bookstore – Beloved Community Staple for 20+yr
Lake County, CA
Turn-Key Coffee Shop & Bookstore for Sale – A Beloved Community Staple for Over 20 Years Nestled in the heart of the downtown Cobb area, this charming coffee shop and bookstore presents a rare...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $49,774
Turn-Key Established Business Ready for New Owner!
Rocklin, CA
Are you ready to step into the glamorous world of luxury beauty services? Look no further! An incredible opportunity awaits you in a premier upscale retail destination. About the Business: This...
$50,000
Chocolate Dessert Shop
Sacramento, CA
Beloved, high-end chocolate boutique specializing in handcrafted gourmet chocolates, artisanal desserts, and custom gift collections. Located in a prime retail mall the business has built a loyal...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
John Ovrom
EXIT CONSULTING GROUP
Serving San Diego County, CA
Exit Consulting Group, Inc. (ECG) is a premier exit strategies management firm built upon the experience of professionals who have sharpened their skills by starting, growing, managing, and selling multiple companies of their own. We give profitable businesses the ability to build comprehensive strategies to navigate upcoming transitions successfully. As the transaction advisor, we specialize in developing roadmaps for businesses either going through or anticipating a transition, helping with everything from setting up for generational success, exit strategies, partner disputes, developing value adding strategies, selling and more. Working hand-in-hand with our clients, we define what success looks like and then establish a plan of action to achieve those results. Depending on the business and ideal timetable, those results range. We work to help owners successfully exit their business in a way that the organization still thrives, drive value to the business to increase sale revenues, mitigate disunity between key stakeholders to identify clear path moving forward, manage the transaction of the sale and more.
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Cashflowing Mobilehome park on the water in Palo Verde, CA
Blythe, CA
45-site manufactured housing and RV community located in the peaceful, waterfront town of Palo Verde, California. Originally developed in 1950, the property offers approximately 2.59 acres of land...
3
Cash Flow: $63,420
Since 1938 this Supermarket has served the needs of the community!
California
Located in a rural community of Northern California, the store carries a full line of Grocery, Produce, Meat and Liquor inventory selections that provide customers a wide range of brand name products...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Profitable Print, Promotional & Marketing Business for Sale
$140,000
San Diego County, CA
National Juice Bar Franchise in Orange County
Anaheim Hills, CA
Popular Juice Bar Franchise in Orange County. Prime Location! This popular juice bar is situated in a bustling shopping center with national brands' anchor tenants, ensuring a constant flow of...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $62,514
Convenience store with Indian Grocery
Yuba City, CA
This neighborhood store is on the other corner from the Lincoln elementary school, on busy intersection of Lincoln and Walton. Addition to store area, huge storage/office areas on the back and...
$125,000
FranchisePigtails & Crewcuts
Available in California
Pigtails & Crewcuts is a national children’s hair salon with over 80 locations in 25 states. Our mission at the salon level is to create a fun and memorable haircutting experience for children and their families. The hair industry is a $64 billion industry with the children’s segment to be over $7 billion; therefore, this recession-resistant industry will continue to grow.
$150,000
See More FranchisesSalon in busy center in Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
Real picture of salon. $28,888 MUST Sell . Immigration Visa denied . Totally remodeled 1031 Sqft . 7 spacious stations with new chairs ,. a room with a new chair , 3 new shampoo bowls with new luxury...
$29,000
Semi-Absentee Med Spa Specializing in IV Injections in OC
Orange County, CA
This newly established medical spa has rapidly carved out a significant presence in the affluent Orange County market, attracting a consistent flow of high-end clients seeking the latest and most...
$495,000
Printing and Copy Store Selling Amazing Assets!
Santa Monica, CA
This is a turnkey opportunity to acquire the assets of a well-established printing and copy services business. Located in a high traffic/commercial area in Santa Monica, this business has served the...
$74,000
Iconic French Basque Restaurant & Historic Hotel
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Seize this rare opportunity to acquire a landmark French Basque restaurant with over 130 years of history and consistent profitability. This turnkey business features multiple banquet halls, 4 private...
$3,898,000
Cash Flow: $389,524
Photography & Framing Business
San Joaquin County, CA
Photography & Framing Business in a High-traffic Location With the Ability to be Absentee Run Established San Joaquin County photography and custom framing business (15+ yrs) in a high-growth region....
$385,000
Luxury Kitchen and Bath Hub
Stanislaus County, CA
Located in the vibrant industrial Stanislaus County, is a premier wholesale and retail kitchen and bath business with a sterling reputation for quality and innovation. This turnkey operation features...
$225,000
Hardcore Fitness DTLA Turnkey Gym/Bootcamp For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to own a fully equipped and operational fitness facility located in one of the most desirable, high-traffic areas of Downtown Los Angeles. Business Overview Hardcore Fitness...
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$549,000
Cash Flow: $116,268
Mission Foods Route For Sale-Chula Vista CA $94,000
Chula Vista, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-Chula Vista CA $94,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$94,000
Cash Flow: $82,681
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Diego CA $92,000
Spring Valley, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Diego CA $92,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$92,000
Cash Flow: $81,522
FranchisePlumbingPro
Available in California
Want To Be Your Own Boss? Join PlumbingPro, a very lucrative and disruptive service franchise with an Executive Business Model
$100,000
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.
