El Monte, CA
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Businesses For Sale in California
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NVOCC Registered Freight Forwarder Poised to Grow!
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $725,000
Gas Station on +/- 11 Acres Along Hwy 395!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Inyo County, CA
Do Not Visit Site Until You Speak With Broker. Please No Speaking with Employees/Ownership & Do Not Loiter on Property. Exclusively Listed and Presented By: The Gas Broker™. This Mobil-branded gas...
$2,495,000
Car Wash=full Service, Seller Financing Available
Jurupa Valley, CA
FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH, AUTOMATED EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES TOWEL DRIED UNDER SHADE Opal Car Wash is located in one of Riverside’s fast growing cities, Jurupa Valley, near Eastvale • Near busy signalized...
$1,000,000
Custom Upholstery & Blinds - Established 47+ Years
Riverside County, CA
Turnkey opportunity to own a well-established custom upholstery and window covering business that has proudly served Western Riverside County for nearly five decades. Known for exceptional...
$149,888
Since 1938 this Supermarket has served the needs of the community!
California
Located in a rural community of Northern California, the store carries a full line of Grocery, Produce, Meat and Liquor inventory selections that provide customers a wide range of brand name products...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
National Juice Bar Franchise in Orange County
Anaheim Hills, CA
Popular Juice Bar Franchise in Orange County. Prime Location! This popular juice bar is situated in a bustling shopping center with national brands' anchor tenants, ensuring a constant flow of...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $62,514
Convenience store with Indian Grocery
Yuba City, CA
This neighborhood store is on the other corner from the Lincoln elementary school, on busy intersection of Lincoln and Walton. Addition to store area, huge storage/office areas on the back and...
$125,000
Salon in busy center in Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
Real picture of salon. $28,888 MUST Sell . Immigration Visa denied . Totally remodeled 1031 Sqft . 7 spacious stations with new chairs ,. a room with a new chair , 3 new shampoo bowls with new luxury...
$28,888
Health & Wellness Spa in Prime OC Location – Now Priced to Sell!
Orange County, CA
This newly established medical spa has rapidly carved out a significant presence in the affluent Orange County market, attracting a consistent flow of high-end clients seeking the latest and most...
$395,000
Iconic French Basque Restaurant
California
Seize this rare opportunity to acquire a landmark French Basque restaurant with over 130 years of history and consistent profitability. This turnkey business features multiple banquet halls, 4 private...
$1,050,000
Cash Flow: $370,684
FranchiseNerdsToGo
Available Nationwide
NerdsToGo is a leading technology services franchise dedicated to delivering expert IT support for homes and small businesses. With a nationwide network of certified “Nerds,” we specialize in providing fast, friendly, and reliable on-site, in-store, and remote tech solutions.
$80,000
See More FranchisesPhotography & Framing Business
San Joaquin County, CA
Photography & Framing Business in a High-traffic Location With the Ability to be Absentee Run Established San Joaquin County photography and custom framing business (15+ yrs) in a high-growth region....
$385,000
Luxury Kitchen and Bath Hub
Stanislaus County, CA
Located in the vibrant industrial Stanislaus County, is a premier wholesale and retail kitchen and bath business with a sterling reputation for quality and innovation. This turnkey operation features...
$225,000
Franchised Juice Bar - Upscale Bakersfield Community -Seller Financing
$250,000
Bakersfield, CA
Milk Tea/Coffee & Mochi Donut Store
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...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
Highly profitable and well-established vehicle wrap and graphics busin
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
Miles Pruitt
Murphy Business & Financial
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Why Choose Murphy Business Brokerage Services? Selling a business is a stressful, complicated process. Without expert assistance, many sellers struggle to sell their business for fair market value. Thankfully, business brokerage services make selling your business much easier. With a business broker’s assistance, you’ll get an accurate sense of your company’s market value, and you’ll be able to sell your business more quickly and more easily than if you go it alone. As one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America, Murphy Business can help you capture full value when selling a business. Our experience and expertise will help you at every stage of the sales process: from valuing your business to marketing your offering to closing your transaction. Our Business Brokerage Process Murphy Business Brokers use time-tested strategies and resources to help their clients capture full value when selling a business. Below is a brief, step-by-step overview of our business brokerage process. Non-Disclosure Agreement. At Murphy Business, we appreciate the sensitive nature of business sales and the data that is handled during the business brokerage process. Before we take any active steps to sell your business, we will commit to a Non-Disclosure Agreement to ensure confidentiality throughout the transaction process. Determine Market Value. To prepare your business for sale, we will perform broker’s opinion of market value or recommend a valuation. A valuation specialist will collect historical and financial data about your business, after which, he or she will use that data to calculate the fair market value of your business. Often, business owners will overvalue or undervalue their business without a valuation, making this a crucial step in the sales process. If this figure is lower than expected, we can advise you on how to increase your business’s value. Sign Engagement Agreement. Once we’ve completed your valuation, you can choose whethe
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Luxury Floral Specializing in Wedding and Event Floral Design!
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
Florist, Boutique, and Gift Shop - Well Established - Over 30 Years!
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
Established Drayage Trucking Business – 20-Year Track Record
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
Award Winning Wedding Planning Company- Remote!
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
PRICE DROP! Med Spa Clinic For Sale, California!
Santa 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
FranchiseTeriyaki Madness
Available Nationwide
Our food is addictive and our concept is fresh!
$200,000
See More FranchisesAI Avatar Creation Platform – B2B & B2C Ready
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
Turnkey, Full-Service Restaurant
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...
$250,000
Oxnard, CA: Price Negotiable- Security Business for Sale
Oxnard, CA
Profitable History in this Tree Sales & Moving Company
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
Biotech Co. Patents & Medical Device 5% Market Share = $90MM Revenue
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
Beverly Hills Facial Feminization Plastic Surgery Practice for Sale
Beverly 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
Gourmet Cookie - Add Coffee / Boba / shakes
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...
$75,000
Life4Cuts Franchise, Self Serve Photo Booth, KPOP.
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
Leading Manufacturer & Ecommerce Brand
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
Nail Salon in Top Mall- New Build- Asset Sale!
Los 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
FranchiseJunk King
Available Nationwide
Junk King, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading junk removal franchise. With us, your path to business ownership can experience the royal treament!
$50,000
See More FranchisesERP Software Company Best in Class Design and BI for SMB’s
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
Innovative Global Logistics & Project Management Company
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
Juice Bar with Smoothies and Acai Bowls
$469,000
Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful turn key Ice cream & shaved ice business
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
La Brasserie
La 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...
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$650,000
Cash Flow: $162,000
FranchisePoolwerx
Available Nationwide
Multiple revenue streams with franchisees averaging over $762,000 in gross profit yearly. With a proven business model and successful track record, we’re excited to offer you a range of franchise opportunities.
$50,000
See More FranchisesPlastering Company for Sale
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
Indian Restaurant, Free Standing Building, Can Convert Berkeley, CA
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...
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$149,000
Asian Market in Riverside
Arlington, CA
3,000. Sq ft , Asian Market in Riverside ,Downtown. Profitable and Excellent Location....
$150,000
Cash Flow: $98,400
Midtown Arts District Bar - ABC Type 48
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
Upscale Nail Salon - Great Location - Absentee Owner Opportunity
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
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The Saleh Group RE/MAX Preferred Group
Serving Orange County, CA
The Saleh Group - RE/MAX Preferred Group has the largest listing profile of Gas Stations and convenience stores in the nation. Not only do we have the listings, but we also attract buyers looking for the perfect business investment. For many years we have owned and operated gas stations, convenient and Liquor stores in the US as well as other types of business ventures and understand the complexity that is involves owning, building, operating, leasing, managing, liquidating and expanding many different types of businesses. More Listings: https://salehgroup.com/
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Established Auto Repair Business, Smog, DMV Services
Murrieta, CA
Established Auto Repair Business with Smog & DMV Services – Southern California An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established automotive service business in a high-traffic area of Southern...
$264,888
Profitable Bar & Grill with Full Liquor
Folsom, CA
Here’s an opportunity to own a profitable and established neighborhood Bar & Grill in a desirable Folsom location. This appealing Bar & Grill, with its comfortable modern interior, offers patrons a...
$579,000
Mexican Restaurant & Bar – High Gross – High Net – 100% Employee Run
$900,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Round Table Pizza
San Diego County, CA
Since its founding in 1959, Round Table Pizza has been recognized as "Pizza Royalty™” for its homemade dough, signature three-cheese blend and gold-standard ingredients topped to the edge. Customers...
$830,000
Cash Flow: $197,459
Tech Leading-Edge Fast Growing WISP Internet Service Co
Sacramento, CA
With the ever-increasing demand for internet speed and connectivity, there is a race taking place among the major ISP’s within the more densely populated metropolitan areas in unrolling ultra...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $4,000,000
FranchiseMiracle Method Surface Refinishing
Available Nationwide
Impressive average gross revenue of $1,230,180!* Join the #1 Surface Refinishing Brand, ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine!
$45,000
See More FranchisesResidential/Commercial Pool Construction and Repair Maintenance
Riverside County, CA
Thriving Southern California Pool Construction Business – 28 Years of Excellence This established pool construction company has been designing and building custom swimming pools across Southern...
$580,000
Cash Flow: $366,280
EXPRESS CAR WASH + 1.22 Acres Property + Solar Panels Approved
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Westminster, CA
EXPRESS CAR WASH, 1.22 ACRES, PRIME LOCATION, NEAR MAJOR INTERSECTION • 2020 Car Wash converted to an Express Car Wash. Major remodeling, New Sonnys Branded equipment installed with 20 vacuums • New...
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$9,790,000
Liquor Store with High Margin for Sale in Livermore, California
Livermore, CA
Liquor Store for Sale in Livermore, California. Current Store Sales are over $70,000 with high Gross Margin Plus Lotto and Lottery. Store Size is 2500 with additional Storage of 600 sq. feet. Monthly...
$585,000
Cash Flow: $305,000
Low Overhead Lead Generation Platform Making Up To 30,000 Calls Per Da
California
Low Overhead Lead Generation Platform Making Up To 30,000 Calls Per Day! - SC2220 Financial Information Asking Price: $249,500 Cash Flow: N/A Gross Revenue: N/A Down Payment: $249,500 This Northern...
$249,500
Popular, Absentee Restaurant in Prime Location – San Diego
San Diego, CA
Popular Beer & Wine Bar and Restaurant in Prime Location – San Diego Rent: $7,662/month + $1,490 (Common Area) + $1,600 (Property Tax) + $136 (Insurance) Lease Terms: 4 years remaining, with an option...
$230,000
Cash Flow: $79,974
Highly Profitable Award-Winning Commercial Millworks Business
Orange County, CA
Profitable 45+ Year Custom Commercial Cabinetry and Millworks Business for Sale Are you looking to expand your business or start a new venture in the construction industry? Look no further! This...
$1,150,000
Cash Flow: $371,304
Established Specialty Construction Company — Profitable & Turnkey
Los Angeles County, CA
They specialize in high-quality grading, drilling, and excavating services, with a strong focus on complete foundation systems, basements, and retaining walls. Their expertise lies in tackling...
$1,495,000
Cash Flow: $327,381
Profitable Fence, Deck, Patio Contractor
Orange, CA
This outdoor living business, founded in 2019, provides a range of services including fencing, decks, gates, patio covers, and cladding. The business operates out of a 2,000 sqft warehouse in Orange...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $103,000
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
EBITDA: $2,800,000
FranchiseThe Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Available Nationwide
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant specializing in the popular and growing Greek/Mediterranean food. The Great Greek takes pride in procuring only the freshest ingredients and preparing them daily to make each meal a memorable one.
$225,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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.
