REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Douglas City, CA
This Country Market sits in the center of Douglas City and is right off of State Highway 299, which is a main travel route from Redding & Interstate 5 to Eureka & State Hwy 101. This Market has an...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Douglas City, CA
This Country Market sits in the center of Douglas City and is right off of State Highway 299, which is a main travel route from Redding & Interstate 5 to Eureka & State Hwy 101. This Market has an...
$1,250,000
Arroyo Grande, CA
Build your own Burgers and Fries restaurant. Only place that offers 10 types of french-fries and an assortment of toppings to put on both the hamburgers and french-fries. been open 2 1/2 years and it...
$210,000
Palo Alto, CA
An elegantly decorated and modern shop specializing in handcrafted milk teas/coffee and freshly made mochi donuts. The store offers a wide range of flavorful bubble tea to fruity green tea...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
Lake County, CA
This company is a highly profitable and well-established vehicle wrap and graphics business in Lake County, offering a rare opportunity for a new owner to step into a thriving operation. With a strong...
$380,000
Cash Flow: $141,640
Santa Clara County, CA
This is a well-established, luxury floral design company specializing in high-end weddings, corporate events, and seasonal décor across Silicon Valley’s South Bay, Carmel, and Monterey County. Known...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $332,973
San Jose, CA
Founded in 1987, M-pulse Microwave has been and continues to be a technological leader and innovator in the RF and microwave semiconductor industry. Located in two custom designed manufacturing...
$2,500,000
Hesperia, CA
This full-service florist offers a wide variety of fresh floral arrangements and gifts tailored for every occasion, including birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations of new life, and seasonal holidays...
$74,995
Cash Flow: $56,000
Gardena, CA
Operating for over 20 years, the company operates a specialized refrigerated drayage business based in Gardena, California, with operations centered around the Port of Long Beach (PoLB). This highly...
$6,980,000
Cash Flow: $1,850,000
Valencia, CA
This is an exciting opportunity to own a remote, award-winning wedding and event planning business that provides services nationwide! While the company is based in Los Angeles, it offers the...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $48,962
San Bernardino County, CA
REF#505 Great opportunity to purchase a fully equipped 4 operatory dental office in the heart of San Bernardino. Owner retiring. Located in a Shopping Center. • Existing – 3 Operatories Plus 1 Plumbed...
$175,000
Available in California
Tired of the corporate grind? Consider becoming part of a booming custom t-shirt and apparel industry that’s expected to more than double by 2030, with Big Frog Franchise. Own a lucrative, fulfilling, and FUN retail business with multiple revenue streams, minimal staffing needs, a 62.5% average gross profit margin, and low investment and inventory costs.
$250,000
See More FranchisesSanta Clara County, CA
Ref#400 An all cash aesthetic wellness practice located in the affluent Santa Clara County. This turnkey operation, with 5 years of proven success and growing revenues, presents an excellent...
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
Oldest restaurant in Los Angeles that was established in 1908. After a $1.6 million restoration in 2008, Cole's French Dip was once again revived. This classic restaurant and bar continues with a cool...
$500,000
$975,000
Los Angeles, CA
Orange, CA
This renovated salon has been established for 25 years. In the last couple years changed ownership and more then doubled in revenue and clients. There is no shortage on parking spaces in this busy...
$125,000
Los Angeles County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly profitable chicken wing restaurant located in a high-traffic area of Los Angeles County. Known for its bold flavors, loyal customer...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $223,000
D. Joe Atchison, CBB,CMMBI,MBA,CPA
Sunbelt Business Sales, Mergers & Aquisitions
Serving Riverside County, CA
Mr. Atchison has financial, sales/marketing and general management skills. Joe's last position in corporate America was as the President/CEO of a manufacturing company in Irvine, CA for 11 years. In that role he focused the company's efforts on new product development (five patents issued), manufacturing efficiencies (gross margins increased from 23% to 52%) quality (achieved ISO9001 and QS9000 certifications), and a strong emphasis on sales, marketing and customer service resulting in double digit sales growth. Prior to that he was the Chief Financial Officer of two publicly traded companies. During his corporate career, Mr. Atchison was successful in selling a number of divisions, subsidiaries and stand alone businesses. These successes motivated Joe to start his Sunbelt Business Brokers office. Mr. Atchison is also President of Atchison Advisory, Inc., which provides operational improvement consulting to under-performing companies in an effort to help them achieve their potential and thus be able to sell sooner and at a better price and more favorable terms. Mr. Atchison is a Certified Business Intermediary (International Business Brokers Association), a Certified Business Broker (California Business Brokers Association), a Certified Middle Market Business Intermediary and is a Certified Public Accountant - inactive (State of California). His education includes a bachelors of science in accounting and a Masters in Business Administration - Finance. Joe serves on the Forms Committee of the California Association of Business Brokers. Mr. Atchison is the Treasurer and a Board member of Project: Steps to Christ, Inc. – a non-profit company based in New York that distributes Christian books to homes in North America..
Los Angeles, CA
A cutting-edge AI platform in the digital identity space is now available for acquisition. This company allows users to generate fully rigged 3D avatars from a single selfie, offering lifelike and...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $20,000
Glendale, CA
Asking Price Reduced By $41,000! Seller's Financing Available For Well Qualified Buyer, With $100K Down Payment-Balance Of the Purchase Price Of $50K-Payble After Close Of Escrow In Five (5) Monthly...
$150,000
Carlsbad, CA
Vending machine route with 6 placed snack and drink standalone and combo machines in healthcare companies, office and warehouse locations in Carlsbad. All 4 locations are very close to each other and...
$21,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Internationally recognized brewery with cozy taproom. Focusing on specialty products has allowed us opportunities for export, in addition to local sales. Over $300k in inventory ready for sale and...
$250,000
Santa Monica, CA
Established Cafe in Santa Monica offering Specialty Coffee and Tea beverages. Serving light food and shipped in Pastries and Desserts and Cookies. Open 7am until 2pm every day except Sundays. Owner...
$90,000
Available Nationwide
North America ’s largest , full-service, outdoor lighting franchise, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (“OLP”) does one thing and only one thing — outdoor lighting (and with a passion for perfection).
$50,000
See More FranchisesStockton, CA
Famous "Easy" Brand name that you see in grocery Stores all over the Bay Area! Well established Wholesale ,Distribution and Import business. Long term relationships with not only customers but...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
San Francisco, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully turnkey, design-forward New American restaurant in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods. This chef-driven concept is known...
$299,000
$105,000
Rancho Mirage, CA
Yuba City, CA
Step into a sweet and profitable business venture with Cold Stone Creamery, one of the most recognized names in premium ice cream. This exciting opportunity offers aspiring entrepreneurs or seasoned...
$699,000
Vallejo, CA
Mission Foods Master Distributorship For Sale Vallejo CA-$619,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread...
$619,000
Cash Flow: $451,386
Bakersfield, CA
Confidential Listing: Important notice to all interested Buyer’s please refrain from visiting the site until you have consulted with Listing Broker. Avoid any discussions with employees and ownership....
$4,990,000
Pomona, CA
Type 47 liquor license, live music, and outdoor tobacco license. Located in Old Twon Pomona, this 5000 sq ft space features booth seating, dance floor, bar, state of the art sound system, DJ and...
$550,000
California
This successful business is known across the state and has very consistent profit and growth as a tree sales and tree moving company. In business for many years, this specialized business has been...
$799,900
Cash Flow: $225,000
Irvine, CA
The Company has proprietary technology that addresses a leading cause of maternal death (76,000) and fetal death (500,000) annually worldwide. 8% of pregnancies in the US and 14% worldwide have...
$4,000,000
Sacramento, CA
High Volume and busy Liquor store for Sale in Sacramento County with Monthly sale of around $95,000. The Store is surrounded by Apartments and houses. The store size is around 2300 Square Feet with...
$730,000
Cash Flow: $340,972
Available in California
Join the leader in residential plumbing services! We provide tools and support so our franchise owners grow their business and dominate their market.
$150,000
See More FranchisesBeverly Hills, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly successful, well-established facial feminization plastic surgery practice located in the heart of Beverly Hills. This thriving solo practice, founded in...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,500,000
Mission Viejo, CA
Add coffee / Boba / shakes or sandwiches , Bagels to make more money to this Gourmet cookie store next to a national supermarket , corner location with lots of parking. Every car entering the shopping...
$74,999
$475,000
San Joaquin County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
*SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE UP TO $50,000 FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS * This is a rare opportunity to own a self-serve photo booth studio under Life4Cuts, Korea's #1 photo booth brand, now gaining strong...
$248,000
Cash Flow: $78,000
Alameda County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established U.S.-based manufacturer and ecommerce brand specializing in modern, sustainable privacy pods and soundproof office booths. Trusted by thousands...
$3,400,000
EBITDA: $850,000
Available in California
Join the leader in junk removal with multiple revenue streams, community impact, and lifestyle flexability. The Junkluggers offers entrepreneurs to grow in this $75 billion industry with the tools and technology to support them.
$75,000
See More FranchisesLos Angeles County, CA
READY FOR SUCCESS from day one? THIS TURNKEY NAIL SALON IS LOCATED NEAR THE WARNER CENTER AND SOON THE RAMS VILLAGE. Step into a turn-key Nail Salon with a stunning, luxury interior and over $200,000...
$149,999
Los Angeles, CA
The Company delivers bespoke business solutions with end-to-end product development, specializing in UX design, web/mobile apps, cloud engineering, and QA automation. It offers professional guidance...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $308,708
Los Angeles, CA
The Company is considered a leader in global logistics and project management services. They have an international reach and have served clients in over 110 countries with over a thousand completed...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,916,240
Los Angeles, CA
This is your opportunity to own a very well established Dry Cleaners with Plant and alteration business in a prime area of Sherman Oaks on a very high visibility shopping center. After 50 years in...
$449,000
Cash Flow: $155,000
Orange County, CA
Established in 2003, this owner-operated custom sign company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality signage, vinyl lettering, and banners to a loyal and diverse customer base. Known...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $84,000
Susan Mehravar
Liberty Business Advisors
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
My office called me QUEEN Agent: and in Bay Area, business owner called me DEAL MAKER. Number one agent as only agent as woman in Bay Area sell at LEAST 2 gas stations and 15 restaurants yearly. Also, number one the best agent to get at least 18 listing in office.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Rare opportunity to own a well-established auto repair shop with strong ROI and pride of ownership. In operation for over two decades, this reputable shop is one of the three oldest in Rancho...
$639,000
Huntington Beach, CA
At Biky Bikes, we’re building something big: the first smart kids’ bike with GPS, lighting, sound features, and a parent app — all wrapped in a beautifully designed, award-winning product. The market...
$500,000
Pico Rivera, CA
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: This full-service brewery and restaurant was established in 1999 and is loved by its loyal customer base for its high-quality food,...
$179,000
Ventura County, CA
Business Highlights: • High Traffic Location – Situated in a busy street with strong neighboring anchors and consistent customer flow. • Proven Concept – Offers a trendy, in-demand menu with wide...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $123,000
Available Nationwide
Love. Integrity. Mission. Excellence.
$75,000
See More FranchisesLa Quinta, CA
La Brasserie Bistro & Bar is an authentic French bistro that juxtaposes sophistication, charm, and casualness with a high-energy environment. Customers keep returning for their authentic style and...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $162,000
San Diego County, CA
Established in 1974 and Offering a Wide Range of Services to Suit Projects of All Sizes Including: Scaffolding Water and Sand Blasting Decorative Foam Detailing Repair Work and Patching Interior...
$2,150,000
Cash Flow: $546,442
Berkeley, CA
A well-established Indian and Pakistani restaurant is available for sale on a busy street in Berkeley, California, located among commercial and residential properties. This prime location is within...
$149,000
Los Angeles County, CA
electrical contracting , performing new construction /residential and commercial/ custom homes/ hotel renovation mayor hotel chains/ all kind of services / q-merit certified for EV charging...
$275,000
San Pablo, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire a high-performing agency with a strong foundation and built-in potential for expansion. This is a great agency to come into the business and cover expenses so you can...
$369,000
Cash Flow: $234,000
Arlington, CA
3,000. Sq ft , Asian Market in Riverside ,Downtown. Profitable and Excellent Location....
$150,000
Cash Flow: $98,400
Los Angeles, CA
MORE® is pleased to present an established, full-service dry cleaning business for sale in the heart of Sherman Oaks. Operating at the same location for over 25 years, Rainbow Cleaners offers a...
$165,000
Sacramento, CA
We are pleased to offer this popular Full Liquor Bar with a top notch location in the vibrant Midtown dining and arts district. This bar is a turn-key opportunity offered with the current...
$275,000
Riverside, CA
Dream of getting into the "spa" business? Here's your chance to step into a fully-equipped, stylish nail spa with a loyal clientele in a prime location!- Modern interior and relaxing ambiance-...
$289,888
Cash Flow: $94,000
Available Nationwide
Aire Serv, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services franchise. With us, you'll stay cool while your business heats up!
$50,000
See More FranchisesCalifornia 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.