San Bernardino, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT &...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000

San Bernardino, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT &...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Victorville, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! Here’s everything you need to know about VENDTOYZ: WHAT YOU'RE GETTING $4,500+ monthly cashflow Prime locations with high foot traffic...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Ventura, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! Here’s everything you need to know about VENDTOYZ: WHAT YOU'RE GETTING $4,500+ monthly cashflow Prime locations with high foot traffic...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Ojai, CA
XGRIP Mag Adapters is a premier manufacturer of patented safety devices for military and law enforcement pistols, established in 2002 with over 20 years of proven success. This Ojai, CA-based business...
$4,000,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
Newark, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! Here’s everything you need to know about VENDTOYZ: WHAT YOU'RE GETTING $4,500+ monthly cashflow Prime locations with high foot traffic...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Carmel, CA
This independent luxury fashion retailer has served an upmarket clientele for over 30 years. The store has an outstanding reputation and an enviable list of upscale- to elite-level customers....
$5,054,000
Cash Flow: $1,700,000
Riverside, CA
Take over a fully rebuilt and modernized Pizza Guys franchise that operates 100% absentee! This location was purchased from a closed Papa John’s in 2023–2024 and completely remodeled from the ground...
$289,000
Cash Flow: $65,916
Riverside County, CA
Opportunity to own a reputable and well-established general contracting business in the Inland Empire that has been thriving for over 25 years. This business has an experienced team of over 25...
$6,900,000
Cash Flow: $1,405,795
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire the exclusive U.S. distribution rights to a globally successful personal care brand that has quietly laid the foundation for breakout growth in the U.S. market....
$100,000
Los Angeles, CA
FULL VIDEO WALK THROUGH AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST! AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! Trio's Hair Salon is a well established full service hair & beauty salon located adjacent to a busy intersection in West Hills. The...
$55,000
Available in California
Movers Who Care - Own a market leading business with $3.1M Average Unit Sales
$80,000
Los Angeles, CA
Opportunity to help those in need. State Licensed Residential Inpatient Drug & Alcohol Recovery Center and a State Licensed Outpatient Recovery Facility. Out of Network Health Insurance provides...
$37,000,000
Cash Flow: $15,900,000
Norwalk, CA
Great opportunity to own an attractive, 100% absentee owned, pizza restaurant with beer & wine(ABC-Type 41) license. Please note, that this attractive business with ample seating capacity attracts...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $222,264
$172,300
Orange County, CA
Redwood City, CA
We are a profitable, tech-driven waste removal business operating in a large and growing market. Customers easily order a durable Yellowsack online, fill it at home or on-site, and schedule pickup in...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $450,000
Sacramento County, CA
This established HVAC business was started in 2007 and became incorporated in 2009. The business installs and maintains residential and commercial HVAC equipment, installs new equipment and duct work...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $193,399
Ian MacLachlan
Business Team
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest 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. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
San Diego County, CA
Founded in 2022, the businesses mission was to make a gourmet “food service baklava” and wholesale it to restaurants, grocery stores, caterers, flag hotels and food distributors, in addition to a...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $170,288
Los Angeles County, CA
Great opportunity to acquire a well-established, 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, turn key, franchised juice bar in a very desirable and upscale Beach/Coastal community of Los Angeles...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $134,963
Fremont, CA
Step into one of the fastest-growing beauty categories with this turnkey lash, brow, and skincare franchise studio in Pleasanton, CA. Opened in 2022, this high-end studio offers an immediate path to...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 2013 in the heart of Los Angeles, this business is proudly woman-owned and minority-owned apparel brand celebrated for its timeless, thoughtful designs inspired by real women and real life....
$875,000
Cash Flow: $139,000
Rancho Mirage, CA
Established Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinic in Rancho Mirage, CA This boutique physical therapy practice, established in 2017, serves an ultra-high net worth clientele in the prestigious...
$105,000
Cash Flow: $87,000
Available in California
Patriot Pipeline: an industry leader in underground wet and dry utilities. Affiliate location profit of $4.100,838*. Markets available in: California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
$150,000
San Joaquin County, CA
This well-established automotive mechanic shop has been serving the San Joaquin area for over 37 years, specializing in brakes and alignment. Known for its impeccable reputation and excellent service,...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $171,812
Beverly Hills, CA
After building this clinic from the ground up, I’m now making it available for the right buyer. This is a fully operational, cash-pay telehealth clinic with licensed providers already in place,...
$75,000
$140,000
San Diego County, CA
Orange County, CA
This franchise office has achieved major accolades within our system of 80+ franchise owners, including the President’s Circle Award, the Best of Staffing Client award, and the Best of Staffing Talent...
$109,000
Ontario, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! Here’s everything you need to know about VENDTOYZ: WHAT YOU'RE GETTING $4,500+ monthly cashflow Prime locations with high foot traffic...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Victorville, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT &...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Ventura, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT &...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Newark, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT &...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
San Francisco County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational and established flexible workspace franchise in a desirable suburban market. The business offers a comprehensive suite of services, including...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $142,000
Sacramento County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established coworking franchise in Sacramento County. The business offers fully furnished offices, meeting rooms, and virtual services in a modern, 5,400...
$250,000
Available Nationwide
TINT WORLD® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest growing automotive accessories and window tinting franchise, specializing in in window tinting, protective film, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, car and truck accessories, wheels and tires, ceramic coating and detailing services, and Mobile Services™ for residential, commercial, and marine window tinting, decorative films, and protective coatings services.
$150,000
Santa Monica, CA
This established rideshare car rental business provides vehicles to Uber and Lyft drivers on a short-term, flexible basis. With 110 vehicles in the fleet and 80 fully in operation today, the company...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $111,000
Sacramento, CA
Business Overview: This is a turnkey, fully remote eCommerce business operating in the evergreen and recession-resistant household essentials niche. The store offers a wide range of high-demand,...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $97,000
$4,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
Orange County, CA
Established Maid Brigade Franchise - Orange County Territory This cleaning services franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in Orange County's affluent market, serving territories from Irvine to...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $38,088
Santa Cruz County, CA
Thriving Santa Cruz Spa – Loyal Clientele, Booked Solid, Turnkey Ready Operating in Santa Cruz since 2011, this well-established day spa has earned a radiant reputation—and it shows. With a large,...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $96,864
Available in California
JOIN OUR TOP-RANKED EDUCATION FRANCHISE. Take advantage of the limited-time $19,000 Discounted Franchisee Initial Fee (valued at $36K) for new franchise owners!
$110,000
Chino, CA
Turnkey Shipping & Mailbox Center with Multiple Revenue Streams — Chino, CA Step into a fully established and profitable business located in Chino, California. This store is a complete one-stop...
$225,000
California
Business Overview: • Contracted Service Area (CSA) operating out of Southern California • 50% eCommerce (Residential) and 50% (Commercial) Pickup & Delivery routes • Currently running 12 P&D routes,...
$1,249,000
Cash Flow: $342,054
Los Angeles, CA
Business Overview: Offered for sale is a rare opportunity to own a fully operational, multi-stream appliance business. Relationships with top brands like LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, and...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
This profitable and long-established Western wear retailer has been serving loyal customers for decades, offering authentic apparel, boots, hats, and accessories. With repeat business, community...
$3,800,000
Van Nuys, CA
This is an OPPORTUNITY that you don't want to miss out on. The BODY SHOP is..... TURNKEY and Fully Equipped....Including a PERMITTED SPRAY BOOTH. Highly respected in the COMMUNITY. Known for QUALITY...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $194,500
Mike Jani
Fortune Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Selling a Business (or a Franchise) is all we do! Fortune Business Brokers has helped hundreds of business owners sell their business and connected numerous buyers with business & franchise opportunities. We handle the entire cycle of transaction for you – business valuations, franchise approvals, qualifying buyers, landlord applications and lease transfers. We make the transaction go smooth by preempting potential issues based on our deep understanding of business & franchise dynamics. And we may connect a buyer with a seller faster than you think. The firm has represented buyers and sellers in numerous industries and also helped aspiring immigrants buy a business to come to the US.
Corona, CA
Cinnaholic - Franchise Bakery For Sale in Corona, CA Well-Established Franchise Location in Prime Corona Development This turnkey Cinnaholic franchise bakery presents an exceptional opportunity in...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
Hemet, CA
Here’s your chance to own a pool in Hemet! It consists of only 2 commercial accounts generating $6,650 per month and more from repairs and filter cleans. This is an owner-operated route. What is a...
$79,800
Cash Flow: $43,668
$299,995
San Luis Obispo, CA
El Cajon, CA
This established Hardcore Fitness gym is a turnkey opportunity for an entrepreneur or investor looking to step into a profitable and growing business. With a loyal membership base, strong community...
$525,000
EBITDA: $187,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a 13 year established online tattoo supply (Tattoo Kit, Tattoo Ink, Tattoo Machines, Tattoo Accessories etc.) business with consistent Amazon sales across the...
$100,000
Available Nationwide
GarageExperts® is the dominant leader in the garage renovation and commercial epoxy and polyaspartic flooring industry which is part of the $538 billion home improvement market. For over 15 years, we have been helping residential, commercial, and industrial customers transform their spaces with epoxy and polyaspartic floor coatings, custom-built cabinets, and slatwall organizational systems. The home improvement and commercial market is expected to be a $620 billion industry by the year 2025, leading to endless possibilities for our garage organization and two-component commercial floor coating company. Learn more about becoming a garage floor franchise today.
$65,000
San Diego, CA
Hoop San Diego is the original home of the world’s first *mobile arcade basketball trailer* — a fully self-contained, 16-foot interactive entertainment experience that brings the excitement of an...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Modesto, CA
Location: Modesto, CA 95356 Size: 1,600 sq. ft. | Seating Capacity: 32 Monthly Rent: $4442 (below market average) Lease: 5 years remaining Price: $250,000 Highlights: * Located in a busy shopping...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
San Mateo County, CA
Available by appointment Sundays 5pm-10pm ONLY Do Not Disturb Employees or Business During Operation Located Next to YouTube and Walmart Corporate Headquarters in the Bay Hill Shopping Center New...
$249,000
Newport Beach, CA
Well-established UPS Store franchise in Orange County for more than 40 years. Located in the beautiful affluent beachside city of Corona del Mar, on Pacific Coast Hwy nestled between Newport Beach and...
$775,000
California
This established B2B California-based service company has been operating for over 30 years with a reputation for reliability, expertise, and repeat clientele. The company generates consistent revenue...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $308,000
Downey, CA
This might be the only opportunity for someone to be part of our franchise. We’re the #1 claw machine arcade business nation wide with an extremely large rewards and group following. Many special...
$400,000
Stanislaus County, CA
Indian Pizza Restaurant for Sale Turnkey opportunity to own a well-established, high-demand Pizza Twist franchise in Stanislaus County. This modern, fast-casual restaurant specializes in a unique...
$415,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
California
CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION OPPORTUNITY Off-Market | $3.5M–$4.5M EBITDA | Excellent Infrastructure | Federal Legalization Potential Apply direct via listing here on BizBuySell >>>...
$18,338,690
Cash Flow: $3,667,738
Calabasas, CA
Turnkey hyperbaric and regenerative medicine center in Calabasas. This 2,000 sq. ft. facility combines a modern med-spa design with advanced medical technology. Features two medical-grade hard-shell...
$2,000,000
Cash Flow: $540,000
Available Nationwide
Own a proven leader in protective coatings & truck accessories—LINE-X offers high ROI, strong support, and multi-revenue stream potential.
$100,000
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 |
|
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. |
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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:
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.