Novato, CA
This well-established, high-end wellness spa offers a full suite of massage services. Known for its serene ambiance, skilled therapists, and loyal client base, the spa serves an affluent,...
$575,000
Cash Flow: $192,774
Businesses For Sale in California
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Fancy Spa Novato
*****PRICE REDUCTION $275K-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
San Diego, CA
A very rare find is currently available in Mission Hills. A type-48 bar location (NO food requirement) with a live entertainment license that has been recently completely remodeled from the ground up...
$275,000
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45 Year Southern California Specialty Medical Pharmacy
California
- Priced at 4.7 Times EBITDA - Specialty Comps Range from 5.5X - 13.5X - Mean - 9.7X Extremely Rare Opportunity for a Business of this Quality - Price at 4.7 Times EBITDA - Specialty Comps Range from...
$7,995,000
Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity
Marin County, CA
Take advantage of a unique chance to own an exclusive business brokerage territory in Marin County—an affluent, business-friendly region just north of San Francisco. Known for its concentration of...
$95,000
Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market
Alameda County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and exclusive business brokerage territory in Alameda County—one of the most dynamic and diverse economic regions in California. This territory...
$95,000
Souvenir Decal Brand – Turnkey & Profitable
Atascadero, CA
Inbloom Decals Ltd is a well-established and profitable retail tourism brand specializing in high-quality, waterproof vinyl stickers inspired by adventure, travel, and nature. What sets our stickers...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $113,107
6
Sacramento Area Property Management Portfolio
Sacramento County, CA
Easy to run small property management business. Portfolio of single family homes. Also use the management software for bookkeeping for several hundred marina boat rental slips in the area....
$250,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Santa Monica Plant Nursery
Santa Monica, CA
Beachside Nursery Opportunity in Santa Monica, California Love the beach and plants? Here’s your chance to own a beautiful retail/wholesale nursery in one of the most desirable locations in Southern...
$275,000
4
Profitable Mobile Repair Business
Los Angeles, CA
Here’s your chance to own a well-established, highly rated mobile repair business with consistent income and a loyal client base. Operating since 2019, this business specializes in mobile phone,...
$14,000
Cash Flow: $30,000
2
Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!
Monterey County, CA
Great opportunity to own a growing, established, and very popular pizza restaurant. The pizza restaurant is located on the main busy street/highway next to an AutoMall. High visibility and great...
$199,000
FranchiseScout and Molly's
Available Nationwide
TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP TOWARD A FUTURE IN FASHION FRANCHISING!
$100,000
Turnkey Low Touch Highly Profitable Digital Online Business
Los Angeles, CA
Looking for a turnkey digital asset with scale, growth, and a built-in team? This is it. This high-performing digital business is fully systemized and highly profitable. Best of all it is in one of...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
Profitable Promotional Products Business | Complete Production Center
Riverside County, CA
Established in 2003, this profitable promotional products and marketing services business presents an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a turnkey operation with proven success....
$149,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
2
Thriving LA/OC Landscaping & Irrigation Biz | $200K+ Monthly Revenue
$2,400,000
Carson, CA
Well Established Mexican Restaurant-Beer and Wine License
Fountain Valley, CA
This well-established restaurant is located on the corner of a remarkably busy, high traffic area surrounded by several well known major businesses whose employees, clients and shoppers are drawn to...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $224,500
12
Truck modifications - Lift kit, Wheel spacers
Azusa, CA
This is an e-commerce business located in Azusa, CA. We furnish lift kits, wheel spacers, u-bolts, blocks for countless pick up trucks. Our Items are featured on Amazon Prime, Amazon, eBay, Shopify,...
$289,000
7
Todd Warner CVA, CM&AA, CMAP
WarnerWest Advisors Inc
Serving Fresno County, CA
WarnerWest Advisors represents business owners and sellers throughout California and the Western US. Primary industry focus areas includes Agribusiness Companies, Distribution Businesses, Manufacturers, Healthcare Businesses, Storage Facilities, and other Industrial / Commercial Entities. Our service areas include Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Seller Exit Planning, and Commercial Real Estate Representation. We focus our efforts on individual engagements, and provide confidential personalized representation, allowing our clients to maintain their focus on operating their business. At WarnerWest Advisors we maintain valuable open communication ties with institutional buyers, many private equity groups, family offices, and high net worth individuals. These ongoing buyer relationships help to provide our sellers with tangible alternatives to signs and listing services and during a business sale marketing campaign. As a result, our successful and completed sale transactions have come from cash offers and have not required outside financing contingencies. We also represent buyers and sellers of farms, ranches, and investment properties in commercial real estate transactions. References available upon request.
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Beautiful restaurant with several large private dining spaces and bar
San Jose, CA
High-End Italian Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location Price: $488,000 Location: San Jose/Silicon Valley An incredible opportunity to own a luxurious Italian restaurant in a prime, high-traffic...
$488,000
4
Custom Autoshop with great online business
Santa Clara County, CA
This is a great opportunity to purchase or invest in a turnkey business which has been established for over 16 years with great local and national following with excellent reviews. We focus on...
$1,250,000
"Profitable Massage Spa with High Traffic —Orange County"
Orange, CA
REDUCED TO SELL! Owner will consider all reasonable offers(TAKE ADVANTAGE TODAY-OWNER HAS TWO MASSAGE SPAS, WANTS TO DOWNSIZE TO 1-SPA TO HAVE MORE PERSONAL TIME). Thriving Luxury Day Spa Business for...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Automotive Parts Shop - With Annual Sales Reaching 1.6m in 3 years
San Diego County, CA
Our company specializes in providing high-quality automotive headlights. Since launching in 2021, we have identified strong opportunities for expansion and revenue growth, which have been key drivers...
$2,400,000
Price Drop - Popular Shabu Shabu Hot Pot Franchise
Carlsbad, CA
Established Japanese Shabu Shabu Hot Pot Franchise - Carlsbad This highly successful shabu shabu hot pot restaurant offers an exceptional investment opportunity in affluent Carlsbad, California....
$99,000
2
FranchiseBenjamin Moore, A Berkshire Hathaway Company
Available in California
Looking for a business with all the support of a franchise without the franchise fees or stifling corporate control? As a Benjamin Moore independent dealer, it's your business, your decisions. Benjamin Moore independent dealers get the best of both worlds.
$75,000
Japanese Ramen Restaurant for SALE
Fremont, CA
This restaurant has been a local favorite for many years since 2007. We have been serving authentic Tonkotsu Ramen that originated in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. When the restaurant first opened,...
$89,999
7
Turnkey National Construction Platform | W/ Full Operations Team
Camarillo, CA
Hire A Pro Construction Network National Construction Management Platform Powered by Offshore Teams & Vendor SaaS Network 10 Years of Proven Success Hire A Pro Construction Corp is a fully integrated,...
$450,000
Golden Horizon Travel: Unlock a Million-Dollar Business Opportunity
$469,000
San Francisco, CA
Well Established Hair Salon FOR SALE in the Heart of West Hills!
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...
$60,000
29
Established Nationwide Telehealth Clinic – Fully Remote, Cash-Pay Mode
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
$10k to get into our Executive Model Wildlife Control Franchise!
San Jose, CA
This National Brand is backed by a NYSE Power House 24 Billion Dollar Company! They have many home services franchises and they all feed off each other. This Wildlife & Environmental control franchise...
$66,000
Cash Flow: $162,000
Credit Card Processing Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
This is a great opportunity to buy this portfolio with 6 accounts and get started in the credit card processing business. You will also be able to expand this business in all of the united states....
$38,000
Cash Flow: $37,200
“Established Salon for Sale – Prime Location & Loyal Clientele
Sunnyvale, CA
Turn your passion for beauty into a thriving business with this well-established, fully-equipped salon now available for sale! Located in a prime, high-traffic area, this chic and modern salon boasts...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Profitable San Diego Sailing Charter
San Diego, CA
Sea Monkey Adventures LLC is a fully operational and well reviewed sailing charter company based in beautiful San Diego Bay. The business offers private sailing excursions aboard a 2002 Hunter 356 and...
$135,000
25
Historic Riverfront Gem in Mountain Town, Restaurant Now for Sale
Truckee, CA
Step back in time and experience the allure of history in 1882, a remarkable property steeped in tradition and charm. Situated along the scenic Truckee River in the heart of Truckee, CA, this historic...
$3,500,000
18
FranchiseWRAP SANDWICH COMPANY
Available Nationwide
Wrap City is positioned for growth and we’ve simplified the game. Unit sales range from $800k-$1.1M average unit sales $900K*
$150,000
12 FedEx P&D Routes- Los Angeles Metro
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
Established and Profitable Mediterranean Restaurant
Stanton, CA
A flourishing Mediterranean restaurant in Stanton, CA, is now on the market. This well-established business boasts a prime location, drawing a steady influx of customers with its authentic menu. The...
$135,000
5
Auto Body Repair Shop – Low Rent - High Net - San Fernando Valley
$495,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Red-Hot AFTER-HOURS Adult Nightclub in North Hollywood!
Los Angeles County, CA
RED-HOT FULLY NUDE ADULT NIGHTCLUB FOR SALE – PRIME NORTH HOLLYWOOD LOCATION Confidential Opportunity to Own One of the Most Exclusive Gentlemen’s Clubs in Los Angeles Step into the lucrative world of...
$2,999,999
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!
San Diego, CA
? HOT NIGHTCLUB FOR SALE – A+ PRIME LOCATION – GASLAMP DISTRICT, SAN DIEGO ? This is your chance to own one of San Diego’s most electrifying nightlife venues, located in the heart of the iconic...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $500,000
FranchiseAMH Enterprises
Available Nationwide
Own a business Reselling Items to the Federal, State, Local Governments and Military!
$50,000
Turn Key Operating Restaurant + Liquor License Fire Sale PRICE IS FIRM
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...
$299,999
3
Established UPS Store Franchise for Sale
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
Established Intermodal Trucking Company – $9M Revenue
Long Beach, CA
Transforming Great Destinations is a leading intermodal trucking company located in Long Beach, CA specializing in the drayage and transport of ocean containers from major West Coast ports to...
$15,000,000
A Passive Toy Vending Machine That Makes $54,000/Year in the U.S.?!
San Diego, CA
Here’s everything you need to know about VENDTOYZ: WHAT YOU'RE GETTING $4,500+ monthly cashflow Prime locations with high foot traffic (already secured) High profit margins (low-cost toys, high-value...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
3
A Passive Toy Vending Machine That Makes $54,000/Year in the U.S.?!
Torrance, CA
Here’s everything you need to know about VENDTOYZ: WHAT YOU'RE GETTING $4,500+ monthly cashflow Prime locations with high foot traffic (already secured) High profit margins (low-cost toys, high-value...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
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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.
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Super High Demand Men Shoes Semi-Automated Ecommerce Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Selling a lean online business from our portfolio of 21 online businesses. We have many many years building businesses with a long track record of success across a multitude of digital ventures. This...
$45,000
Cash Flow: $37,000
3
30 + Year family owned Auto Repair Shop
Brentwood, CA
The Auto Doctor is a well-established auto repair shop serving the Brentwood, California community for over 30 years. This family-owned business has built a solid reputation and loyal customer base...
$225,000
5
Harbor/Dinner Cruise Business
$5,000,000
Ventura County, CA
Real Estate Ad Agency | $440K | Trending $300K+ Cash Flow | SBA
Palo Alto, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully remote, high-margin digital advertising agency purpose-built for the real estate industry. In just 18 months, the business has built a strong operational...
$440,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
Santa Clara, CA
BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT & TRAINING: Provided for a smooth transition ABOUT THE BUSINESS Want a...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
FranchiseAssisting Hands Home Care
Available in California
Providing Compassionate and Dependable Home Care
$150,000
Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
Long Beach, CA
BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT & TRAINING: Provided for a smooth transition ABOUT THE BUSINESS Want a...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
Los Angeles, CA
BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT & TRAINING: Provided for a smooth transition ABOUT THE BUSINESS Want a...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Profitable Hands-Free Vending Biz: $1500-$3000pm NET Passive Income
San Bernardino County, CA
BUSINESS AT A GLANCE ? Monthly Cash Flow: 500% mark up, $4,000+ p/m revenue* ? Premium Locations: Data backed, high foot traffic locations in premium retail spaces ? Fully Managed & Automated: Minimal...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Profitable Hands-Free Vending Biz: $1500-$3000pm NET Passive Income
San Diego County, CA
BUSINESS AT A GLANCE ? Monthly Cash Flow: 500% mark up, $4,000+ p/m revenue* ? Premium Locations: Data backed, high foot traffic locations in premium retail spaces ? Fully Managed & Automated: Minimal...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Highly profitable laundromat portfolio
San Jose, CA
? Business For Sale Two Thriving Laundromats — Prime San Jose Locations — Strong Cash Flow ? Price: $2,400,000 total ($1.2M each) Location: San Jose, California Business Type: Coin Laundry ?...
$2,400,000
USC's Official Prime Smoke Shop- 12+ years operating Price REDUCED
Los Angeles, CA
Located in a prime location within 1 block of the Greek Houses of USC, just one block away from the USC school campus in a Starbucks Anchored Retail Center including popular restaurants with a parking...
$150,000
5
US-Based Remote Amazon Agency w/ Recurring Rev & Solid Leadership Team
Poway, CA
Unlock Amazon Scale with a Proven, Recurring-Revenue Agency Built for Strategic Acquisition This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, systematized Amazon growth agency with embedded...
Cash Flow: $585,945
Profitable MedSPA for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Upscale Day Spa and Med Spa performing Laser Hair Removal Botox®,Juvderm® Family of Fillers Skin Tightening PRP Treatment Microneedling Leg Vein Treatments Kybella® Chin Treatment Hydrafacial® Peels &...
$655,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
TV and Motion Picture Equipment Rental Company For Sale
Moorpark, CA
I started this business 10 years ago renting equipment to the television, motion picture and commercial film industry. It was a start up where I only provided restroom rentals, soon after I expanded...
$3,200,000
56
FranchisePet Wants
Available in California
Tap into the huge demand for fresh, custom-made pet foods by owning this top-ranked pet franchise.
$50,000
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
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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.
