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LA County Azusa

Los Angeles County, CA

Established Nekter Juice Bar franchise in high-traffic Azusa location generating $443,000 annual revenue. This turnkey operation has been serving the Los Angeles County community since 2021, building...

$69,000

$69,000

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Franchise Fast-Casual Mexican Restaurant For Sale

Santa Clarita, CA

Close-knit, family owned/operated fast-casual Mexican restaurant, going on its 14th year in operation in the Valencia Town Center. Strong and trustworthy managerial and support staff. Great...

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$600,000

$600,000

EBITDA: $175,000

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Multi-Unit, Automotive Business in San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

This business has been operating successfully for many years and has a proven track record of profitability, with unit level economics that are unparalleled in the industry. With access to extensive...

$10,500,000

$10,500,000

EBITDA: $3,500,000

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Woodland, Pool Service Route for Sale

Yolo County, CA

Perfect route to rapidly build a large company with service technicians in place cleaning all accounts. Some of the highest provider rates in the area on these accounts. Customers are also billed a...

$186,000

$186,000

Cash Flow: $205,000

High RIO Automotive Franchise in San Jose, CA

San Jose, CA

Data driven automotive service business with a simple, disruptive operating model gaining market share in a highly fragmented industry. Clean, compact, and recognizable storefront with small footprint...

$8,680,000

$8,680,000

EBITDA: $2,800,000

SBA Approved Print & Graphic Design Company

California

SBA Approved! Print & Graphic Design Company - Semi-Absentee Owned and the Only One in Their County! - SC2251 Financial Information Asking Price: $499,000 Cash Flow: $150,000 Gross Revenue: $500,000...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Sactown Family Fun – Profitable Family Entertainment Business

Rancho Cordova, CA

Sactown Family Fun presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established family entertainment center in Rancho Cordova, California. Operating successfully since 2007, this profitable...

$895,000

$895,000

Long Established Profitable Papa Murphy's For Sale! Turnkey Staff!

Sacramento, CA

This is a Well Established Papa Murphy's Pizza for sale. Owner is semi-absentee and only spends 10-14 hours a week there. Originally established in 1998! For 27 years it has been open in a sought...

$119,999

$119,999

Cash Flow: $65,630

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

Retractable window screens business - no franchise fees

Carmichael, CA

Exclusive dealership opportunity for existing retractable screen business. Work with the manufacturer of Casper Disappearing Screen Systems. Products are sold all over the US and shipped...

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$30,000

$30,000

Mainline Security - Established Locksmith & Security Business

San Francisco, CA

Mainline Security - Established Locksmith & Security Business Established in 1971, this profitable and reputable locksmith and security business has built a strong presence in San Francisco's...

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$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $371,000

Concierge Nursing Acquisition Opportunity

Los Angeles County, CA

This Concierge Nursing Business is positioned in the lucrative and expanding market of private and concierge medicine. It has carved out a niche that aligns seamlessly with the needs of ultra-wealthy...

$7,000,000

$7,000,000

27 Year Refrigerated Logistics and Freight Business

$4,200,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$4,200,000

Los Angeles, CA

Dan McKirdy

Select Business Sales

Voted one of top 3 Beer & Wine in 2025

Bakersfield, CA

ESTABLISHED BEER & WINE STORE - KERN COUNTY'S TOP 3 MARKET This award-winning Beer & Wine store represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable neighborhood market in Bakersfield's...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Established 40-Year Fish & Chips Restaurant – Turnkey & Profitable

Los Angeles, CA

Operating continuously from the same Los Angeles location for over four decades, this well-established quick-service Fish & Chips restaurant has become a beloved local favorite. Known for its...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $292,000

Lloyd Silver, CFA, CBB

BTI Group

Serving Contra Costa County, CA

Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the largest independent business brokerage firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. Why Choose Business Team: * Complete confidentiality * Over 70 full-time associates * Willingness to cooperate with other brokers to expand the buyer pool * Full marketing services * No upfront fees * Over 40 years of experience with more than 7,000 businesses sold

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Well-Known Greek Restaurant Franchise – Strong Sales – Monterey, CA

Monterey, CA

Business Overview: Well-established Nick the Greek Mediterranean fast-casual franchise available in Monterey, California. Opened in 2022, this location benefits from excellent foot traffic, strong...

$549,000

$549,000

Refrigerated Trucking Carrier YoY Growth Scaling in 2026

California

Regional Refrigerated Logistics Platform | $2.87M Revenue | $729K EBITDAR This is a highly profitable, well-established refrigerated trucking platform operating under its own interstate authority and...

$2,900,000

$2,900,000

EBITDA: $729,764

Insurance Lead Generation & Marketing Company for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

The Company is a performance-based marketing and lead-generation partner serving regulated insurance verticals, with a primary focus on Medicare and Final Expense. The business specializes in driving...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $3,000,000

Sale Pending - Profitable Live Scan Fingerprinting Business

Campbell, CA

This well-established Live Scan fingerprinting business in Campbell, CA offers an exceptional investment opportunity in the stable service sector. Founded in 2009, the company has built a robust...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $190,000

Built-Out Restaurant in Sunny Seaside, CA

Seaside, CA

Well-maintained, fully built-out restaurant located in a desirable Seaside, California area. Currently operating as a German eatery, but the space and layout allow for an easy concept change....

$329,000

$329,000

Premier Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Company

California

Kitchen and Bath Remodeling business with showroom....

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Farm Equipment Rental

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Mariposa County, CA

This home grown business demonstrates steady agricultural and feed sales with strong equipment rental demand. The operation includes an on-site retail and yard facility, rental fleet, feed inventory,...

$925,000

$925,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale

$100,000 - San Francisco, CA

$100,000

San Francisco, CA

*Reduced* Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Jose CA-$179,000

San Jose, CA

*Reduced*-Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Jose CA-$179,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $125,770

Franchised Established Pizza & Arcade Restaurant (SBA Approved)

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Own your own pizza restaurant part of well known pizza franchise. Good sales and a large location with a large arcade that also brings in income. Proof of funds required, Experience Required. SBA...

$799,000

$799,000

Cash Flow: $246,000

Highly Rated Turnkey Organic Bistro

Shasta County, CA

This well-established organic bistro represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly regarded, mission-driven brick-and-mortar food concept. The business has built an excellent reputation for...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $34,011

Audiology Practice For Sale

Tustin, CA

With 27 years of experience, we administer a thorough hearing evaluation to reveal the degree and type of hearing loss present. We will then explain the test results so you understand the diagnosis....

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$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Personal Concierge Services

Los Angeles County, CA

Established in 2017, this Beverly Hills-based concierge firm caters to a select group of affluent clients, including prominent professionals, global travelers, and high-profile individuals seeking...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $84,438

Profitable Flooring and Installation Business Ripe for New Owner!

Contra Costa County, CA

Founded in 2011, this Flooring Sales and Installation business has thrived through thick and thin! Best of all, current Gross Revenue has been generated with almost ZERO MARKETING SPEND. With an...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $246,947

Lease-Up Corporate Events & Catering Company

California

The Company has produced over 5000 lease-up and residential-retention events and is the most respected event production firm in the luxury apartment world. They offer a multitude of services to the...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $208,105

Tile & Stone Showroom | $338K SDE | Prime Orange County Location

Orange County, CA

Well-established tile and stone showroom located in an affluent area of Orange County, serving a loyal base of homeowners, interior designers, architects, builders, and contractors. The company offers...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $280,000

Successful Elegant Real Estate Staging Company

Orange County, CA

Residential home staging and design, commercial design, model home merchandising & corporate events. The Company has multiple streams of income with their three business models catering to many...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $279,940

Once-in-a-Lifetime Pillar Point Harbor Opportunity-Landmark Seafood

$1,895,000 - Half Moon Bay, CA

$1,895,000

Half Moon Bay, CA

LA Mold Inspection & Remediation Business – ~$100K SDE | 22-Year

Los Angeles County, CA

Highly profitable mold inspection and remediation business serving Santa Monica and the greater Los Angeles area. The company generates approximately $199,000 in annual revenue with normalized...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $97,500

Freeway Location (76) Gas Station & Large C-Store

Los Angeles County, CA

Prime 76-Branded Gas Station Business for Sale (Ground Lease) Offered with a Type-20 Beer & Wine License and all site improvements under the ground lease, which may provide potential bonus...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Auto Body and Paint Shop in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a turn-key, full-service auto body and paint shop situated on a prominent 17,000 sq ft corner lot in the heart of Los Angeles. This well-established operation comes...

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$500,000

$500,000

Hospice Agency for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

A well-established hospice agency is operational since 2022, CDPH licensed, Medicare and Medical certified, ACHC accredited. No ADR, No CAP Issues, minimum average daily census, with geographic...

$400,000

$400,000

Iron Mountain Outfitters /Dealership for Carhartt, Filson, etc.

La Mesa, CA

Iron Mountain Outfitters operates profitably since 1997 as a Carhartt and Filson, etc. Dealership. This store has unique inventory providing customers with high quality merchandise from iconic,...

$410,000

$410,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Popular Restaurant, Bar, and Hookah

North Hollywood, CA

Turnkey Restaurant/Bar Opportunity in Prime North Hollywood Location An excellent restaurant and bar business opportunity is now available in the heart of North Hollywood — a vibrant, rapidly growing...

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$795,000

$795,000

Nail and Hair Salon Orange County, CA

Orange County, CA

Established in a high-traffic Orange County location, this well-reviewed nail and beauty salon offers acrylics, gel manicures, spa pedicures, and waxing in a modern, fully equipped space. With a loyal...

$99,999

$99,999

Cash Flow: $44,808

Max One Business - Randall Barondess,CBB DRE #01712956 -RE/MAX ONE

XQB Management Inc, DBA RE/MAX ONE

Serving Ventura County, CA

Max One Business and Commercial Services provides our clients the highest standards of professionalism and knowledge by our staff of Certified agents. We continually educate our agents to ensure our clients are getting the most up to date talent and information available. The Max One team of agents are members in good standing with the International Association of Business Brokers (I.B.B.A.) and the California Association of Business Brokers (C.A.B.B.) All commercial business agents must be part of our association and continually go through rigorous training classes. Max One Business is part of RE/MAX One Commercial and affiliated with RE/MAX Commercial, a world wide network of agents specializing in Commercial brokerage. Each business broker and adviser specialize's in their own area of expertise, however, our cross marketing and staff integrates knowledge and manpower needed to accommodate the overall needs of our clients. In most any business transaction there is a lease, real property acquisition or multiple lease assumptions. We are equipped to handle all real estate and business brokerage needs.

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New Tech Auto Care

North Hollywood, CA

Auto body shop for sale in North Hollywood with a loyal customer base. The shop is well-equipped with a permitted spray booth and offers a variety of services, including spray painting, priming, and...

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$395,000

$395,000

PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC _ Prime Oceanside Location

Oceanside, CA

• PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC - Prime Oceanside Location • Well established Physical Therapy Clinic, Prime Oceanside Location • Outpatient Orthopedic Medicine Rehabilitation, specializing in manual...

$250,000

$250,000

Michelin Guide Rated Full Service Restaurant Business For Sale

$450,000 - Alameda, CA

$450,000

Alameda, CA

Rich Krinks

Berkshire Hathaway Drysdale Properties

Popular-Profitable Wine Bar And Restaurant-Real Estate Available!!!

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Francisco, CA

Real estate included!! Beautiful wine bar and restaurant in a fabulous commercial condo with successful, profitable operations for over 30 in addition to a loyal customer base. The business offers a...

$595,000

$595,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Downtown Restaurant

Vacaville, CA

ESTABLISHED DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT - NAPA VALLEY STYLE This premier American restaurant in Vacaville's downtown core represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for investors seeking a profitable,...

$510,000

$510,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

RESTAURANT PRICE REDUCED for QUICK SALE - MUST SELL

Corona, CA

MEDITERRANEAN-SOUTH ASIAN and EURO GOURMET DELI • PRICE REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE, MUST SELL, MAKE AN OFFER • Rare opportunity in the heart of Corona at a signalized corner of two major freeway off-ramps...

$98,000

$98,000

Boba Shop for Sale in Torrance, CA for Sale

Torrance, CA

Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Please provide full name, email address, and phone number. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you....

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$79,000

$79,000

Incredible fully remodeled liquor Store

Barstow, CA

Don’t miss out on this **ABSENTEE-OWNER RUN** liquor store, ** completely remodeled from top to bottom** with a modern, clean look that’s already boosting sales!...

$350,000

$350,000

Steel Fabrication & Installation Company Plus Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Diego County, CA

Lot - 22,337 Sf. Office Trailers - 900 Sf. Workshop - 3,432 Sf. Covered Work Area - 11,404 Sf. Turn-Key Steel Manufacturing Shop, Welding Trucks & Equipment. Office, Workshop, Covered Work Area. 2024...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Cash Flow: $1,900,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Barre Fitness - Palo Alto

Palo Alto, CA

Revenue streams: Memberships, class packs, and retail sales. Assets: A full list of equipment, mirrors, and fixtures. Training: Your willingness to provide a 2–4 week transition support period....

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Bustling Coffeehouse & Outdoor Store Combo

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Mccloud, CA

Long Established Coffeehouse and Outdoor Store for sale! A hometown coffee shop & bakery joined with an outdoor store at the base of Mount Shasta in the beautiful small town of McCloud, California....

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$545,000

$545,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Concierge Medicine & Vascular Clinic in La Jolla. Low Rent $2 sq/ft

San Diego, CA

Well-established outpatient clinic for sale in a highly desirable coastal San Diego market. Fully contained and operational. -Unique 4-in-1 (four clinics in one facility) opportunity including a...

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$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Convenience Store with Beer & Wine, Major Signalized Intersection

La Mirada, CA

CONVENIENCE MARKET WITH BEER & WINE • Well established High Performing convenience market • Located on a major intersection in the City of La Mirada • 18 years lease with options, current rent $5,000...

$351,000

$351,000

Cash Flow: $128,800

35+ Year Established Auto Repair Business for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles County, CA

Confidential Sale. Do Not disturb the tenant. Do Not go direct to location. Must make an appointment with listing agent. Stratton Commercial Real Estate, Inc. is pleased a ±1,274 square foot auto...

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$2,100,000

$2,100,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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.