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Unique Lifestyle Boutique: Jewelry, Gifts, Sculptures

San Diego, CA

We are a lifestyle boutique that offers a unique collection of hand made items such as jewelry clothing and accessories. In addition we sell lighting, African Sculptures and water features from around...

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$250,000

$250,000

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Express Car Wash Newly Built In 2022 + Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Visalia, CA

• PRIME LOCATION, NEAR MAJOR INTERSECTION ACROSS FROM COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER • Bubble Zone Express Car Wash was built ground up in late 2022 and is equipped with top tier McNeil equipment -...

$8,990,000

$8,990,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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LGBT+ Bar & Cabaret Opportunity, Palm Springs TYPE 48 ABC

Palm Springs, CA

For Sale: A vibrant, well-established Palm Springs gay cocktail lounge and cabaret-style bar with nightly live performances and entertainment, operating five nights a week. The listing is fully...

$850,000

$850,000

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12 Private Salon Suite for Sale 30 Years in Business.Thriving business

Folsom, CA

Established salon business with 12 private suites available for acquisition in prime Folsom, CA location. Operating continuously for 30 years since 1996, this well-established business features two...

$170,000

$170,000

Cash Flow: $51,098

Lake Tahoe Water Company

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Carnelian Bay, CA

Water company servicing 580+ water connections in beautiful Lake Tahoe. The company has been established for 60+ years serving drinking water to the neighborhood. Sale comes with water tanks, artesian...

$2,800,000

$2,800,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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

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

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

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

Rare Opportunity: Well-Loved Dessert Business Up for Grabs!

$178,000 - Concord, CA

$178,000

Concord, CA

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

Lana Hout

First Choice Business Brokers LA

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.

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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

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

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

Drainage Contractors

$1,191,000 - Marin County, CA

$1,191,000

Marin County, CA

Ardeshir Vosooghi

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

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

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

"Profitable Massage Spa with High Traffic —Orange County"

$99,000 - Orange, CA

$99,000

Orange, CA

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

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

John J Moser, JD, CBB

Sunbelt Business Brokers of Los Angeles/Whittier/Fullerton

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Sunbelt is the world’s largest business brokerage comprised of hundreds of offices working in 8+ countries. Sunbelt successfully closes 3,500 to 4,000 business sales transactions a year comprised of businesses with annual revenues from $50K to $50M. We have the largest proprietary database of business listings and buyers in the world that results in more businesses sold than anyone else.

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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

Well established jewelry store at great location for sale.

$249,000 - Roseville, CA

$249,000

Roseville, CA

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

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

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

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.