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Turn Key ECO-Friendly Cleaning Service

Temecula, CA

Transworld Business Advisors of the Coachella Valley, DRE 02120938 are proud to present this fully licensed and insured cleaning company. The company is located in Temecula and services multiple...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $24,817

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Thriving Toys & Collectibles Bus w Strong Retail & Online Presence

Orange County, CA

-Location: Established retail store in a high-traffic area, with strong online sales channels. -Sales: Over $1M in annual revenue, with potential to expand even further. -Profit: Consistent monthly...

$499,999

$499,999

Cash Flow: $264,000

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Liquidation Overstock Discount Store

Lake Elsinore, CA

Liquidation Premier Wholesale Outlet Store • Overstock is a premier wholesale discount store, offering large verity of major brand appliances, at lower prices and daily discounts. It is truly a one...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

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Restaurant American Style - Newly Remodeled

San Pedro, CA

RESTAURANT NEWLY REMODELED IN LATE 2024. PRIME LOCATION, MINUTES AWAY FROM PACIFIC OCEAN • Real American Style Restaurant, serves breakfast and brunch variety of selections, wide range of vegetarian...

$1,190,000

$1,190,000

Court Receivership JUVA LIFE Massive Cannabis Cultivation Business

Stockton, CA

Court Receivership JUVA LIFE Massive Cannabis Cultivation Business 765 LIGHTS Includes the Real Estate in the Sale By Receivership CALL FOR OFFERS FEB 14th (Stockton, California) #1603 This is being...

$420,420

$420,420

Marble/Stone Supply

California

With over 50 years of experience, the company specializes in the fabrication and installation of countertops and vertical surfaces for both commercial and residential applications. Renowned for its...

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

Cash Flow: $714,876

Gene Therapy, Cell Therapy, Regulatory Consulting Firm

Los Angeles, CA

Founded in 2011, the Company is a niche consulting and advisory firm serving in cell therapy, gene and gene-modified cell therapies, other regenerative medicines, tissue engineering, and cell-based...

Cash Flow: $1,144,000

Patented Universal Tumor-Targeting Drug Delivery Platform Co.

Irvine, CA

This pharmaceutical company has developed and patented a universal tumor-targeting drug-delivery platform that can improve the safety and efficacy of many existing chemo treatments, with the ability...

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

Mexican Restaurant

Castroville, CA

This 40-year-established Mexican restaurant in a prime, high-traffic location has become a community favorite, known for its authentic cuisine and inviting atmosphere. With a loyal customer base and a...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $58,074

Santa Clarita CA Established Mobile Pet Groomin Franchise

Santa Clarita, CA

Established Mobile Pet Spa Franchise available in one of the fastest growing markets in Santa Clarita! The asking price includes the business only. You would then take over the leased van a 2023 Ram...

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$120,000

$120,000

Amazing Pho Restaurant in GREAT So. Cal. Location

Riverside, CA

Profitable Pho Restaurant in Prime High-Traffic Location – Turnkey Opportunity Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a highly successful Pho restaurant situated in a prime, high-visibility plaza....

$799,888

$799,888

Cash Flow: $356,000

Beautiful and Profitable Hair Salon with High Potential Growth!

San Jose, CA

Indulge your passion for beauty and style by acquiring this prestigious, highly profitable hair salon. The salon sits in a prime location in Santa Clara County, surrounded by upscale boutiques, fine...

$400,000

$400,000

Credit Card Processing Business For Sale

$38,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$38,000

Los Angeles, CA

B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business

Monterey County, CA

This is a rare chance to acquire a well-established, highly profitable B2B service provider with over 50 years of success and a stellar local reputation. Specializing in print, marketing, and design...

$1,295,000

$1,295,000

Cash Flow: $353,000

Turnkey Dry-Cleaning Opportunity

Los Osos, CA

Step into the dry-cleaning industry with this established dry-cleaning plant, serving the local community since the early 1990s. This is a well equipped facility with high-value equipment included in...

$20,000

$20,000

Cash Flow: $1,000

Umit & Business Broker - Ister & Associates Real Estate Group

Ister & Associates Real Estate Group

Serving Kern County, CA

At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.

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Mission's Tortilla Route, Murrieta, CA

Murrieta, CA

Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Murrieta, California region for $300,000! Currently generating $856,650 in yearly sales and nets $121,134. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $121,134

Highly Profitable ($1.6M EBITDA) Cannabis, Hemp Testing Lab

California

A Well-Staffed Company with Over 150 Clients in Southern CA *** UPDATED CQ1'25 FINANCIALS *** This company is a full-service California Cannabis state testing laboratory that offers accurate and...

$6,950,000

$6,950,000

Cash Flow: $1,373,684

Screen Printing - New Equipment

Brea, CA

Premium Screen Printing This is your chance to own a state-of-the-art screen-printing facility, established in 2023 and outfitted with like-new, top-tier equipment. Located in a prime Orange County...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Upscale Restaurant & Bar, SBA Approved

San Joaquin County, CA

A very successful, upscale restaurant and bar known for its unique menu was established in 2022 and has experienced a consistent increase in revenue since then. The beautifully decorated establishment...

$899,000

$899,000

Cash Flow: $490,000

Profitable Pet Grooming Opportunity near Burbank

California

This is a great chance to become the owner of a turn-key and cash-flowing pet grooming business in North LA County. This pet grooming business is a go-to spot for dogs and cats in the area, with a...

$79,000

$79,000

Cash Flow: $80,156

Multi-Unit KFC - West Coast

Lakeport, CA

3 KFC units available in the Northern California area KFC Overview: Just about everyone recognizes Colonel Sanders, the iconic Kentuckian who introduced the world to his secret fried chicken recipe of...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $119,216

Top Independent Agency Loyal Asian-Speaking Clientele

San Gabriel, CA

This 17-year-old commercial-focused agency was started by an ambitious individual looking to serve the San Gabriel Valley’s large Chinese and Vietnamese community by joining a cluster (Access Pro...

$1,850,000

$1,850,000

Cash Flow: $630,000

“Established Salon for Sale – Prime Location & Loyal Clientele

$250,000 - Sunnyvale, CA

$250,000

Sunnyvale, CA

Market Leading Auto Paint and Collision Repair Franchise - SC2197

California

Market Leading Auto Paint and Collision Repair Franchise in Northern California - SC2197 Financial Information Asking Price: $495,000 Cash Flow: $215,000 Gross Revenue: $1,000,000 Down Payment:...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $215,000

FDA Approved & Patented Nerve Monitoring Medical Device Co

Los Angeles, CA

The Company is in search of an opportunity to sell to an organization that has the ability to acquire and to continue to fully commercialize its unique and patented nerve saving device for prostate...

Cash Flow: $53,129

Deli And Grill Plus Burger And Fries

Glenn County, CA

VERY SUCCESSFUL DELI GRILL BURGERS AND FRIES. JUST OFF I-5 AND 99-W OFF RAMPS. LOTS OF SEATING AND BEER AND WINE BAR.ABC-41 SELLER IS MOVING AND WANTS A GOOD BUYER TO TAKE OVER HIS BUSIENESS. 3,800 AF...

$119,000

$119,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Jumpers Party Zone

Cathedral City, CA

A party rental business specializing in party jumpers is currently for sale. This business offers a wide range of inflatable party jumpers for various events including school parties, community...

$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Coin-Op Self-Serve Car Wash

Hemet, CA

• 8 Bays Self Serv Car Wash, including 1 Bay for RV-Motor Homes • LED energy saving lights • All Bays equipped with Credit Card Readers • Spot Free Water System • All Bays accepts, Credit Cards, Debt...

$690,000

$690,000

Established Restaurant & Bar with 47 Liquor License

Sacramento County, CA

An established gem in Fair Oaks where refined American classics meet a lively bar atmosphere. Enjoy our thoughtfully crafted menu featuring beloved favorites, and smoked meats, paired perfectly with...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $81,549

Specialty Coffee Shop with Beer/Entertainment

Salinas, CA

Incredible opportunity for a prospective buyer who wants to walk into a successful, profitable and growing venture in the heart of downtown and own a turnkey & popular business with an established...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $215,435

Nonemergency medical/special needs/school Transportation

Alameda County, CA

A leading transportation company dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services across various sectors including nonemergency medical/special needs/and schools. With a...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Cash Flow: $225,775

Profitable Fast Casual Restaurant in East Bay

San Leandro, CA

This fast casual restaurant has been a staple in the East Bay for 9 years, boasting steady growth and consistent profitability. Designed for absentee ownership, it's ideal for an investor seeking a...

$188,888

$188,888

Cash Flow: $94,500

Profitable San Diego Sailing Charter

$135,000 - San Diego, CA

$135,000

San Diego, CA

Smog & Repair Station with In Ground Dyno

Campbell, CA

Established for over 30 years, this fully licensed Smog & Auto Repair Shop is a trusted name in the community, offering top-tier automotive services in an affluent neighborhood. The shop features four...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $93,971

AI Enabled Property Management Software System

Los Angeles, CA

Property Management Software Company that is easy to use and affordable. This software collects all tasks required of property managers into one central dashboard and automates the repetitive aspects...

Cash Flow: $4,984

Cutting-Edge Digital Food Delivery Platform App

Los Angeles, CA

State of the Art Food delivery Application, that serves as a pivotal connector between restaurants and diners, facilitating a multitude of revenue-generating opportunities. The digital marketplace...

Cash Flow: $2,540

Profitable Appliance Parts Retail & Wholesale Business – Inland Empire

California

This well-established appliance wholesale and retail business is a community staple in the Inland Empire, serving both local repeat clients and nationwide customers. Specializing in providing...

$390,000

$390,000

Cash Flow: $132,325

High Net High Volume NorCal Smog Test Station

San Francisco, CA

The Company is a family-owned vehicle emissions testing service serving its local community for over a decade. This is a high throughput, high volume location as over the past five years, they have...

Cash Flow: $918,710

Beloved Art School with Scalable Business Model

Santa Cruz County, CA

Own a cherished piece of the Santa Cruz community. For over a decade, this well-established art school has been inspiring creativity in both kids and adults. With a dedicated following and a...

$440,000

$440,000

Cash Flow: $240,469

Semi-Absentee Global Fitness Franchise - 2 Locations

Los Angeles, CA

The fitness industry is on the rise! This is a chance to own two premier fitness gym locations that are turnkey and absentee operated! With a combined membership base nearing 1,000 members, these two...

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

Cash Flow: $352,902

James Liao

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Owner Retiring after 37 years. Dry Cleanings with Plant,

Santa Clara County, CA

High Volume dry cleaners Business with Plant for sale in a popular shopping center in the heart of city. Very with high visibility. Great repeat client base for continued profitability. Easy client...

$840,000

$840,000

Cash Flow: $373,338

Taco Shop - Mexican Restaurant

Hemet, CA

Classic Taco Shop in a great location in Hemet, CA. Cheap rent, only $2000! Owner operated for the past 2 years. The hard work to open and get the business started is accomplished, Seller needs to...

$99,988

$99,988

Cash Flow: $65,000

Historic Riverfront Gem in Mountain Town, Restaurant Now for Sale

$3,500,000 - Truckee, CA

$3,500,000

Truckee, CA

AI SAAS Red Team Assistant Pen Testing Source Code Analytics

Los Angeles, CA

This company specializes in automating hundreds of security and hacking tools integrated with AI.The software is specifically designed to support Penetration Testing and Red Team exercises. Core...

Cash Flow: $4,149

Canadian FDA Approved Medical Device for Dysphagia Sale

Los Angeles, CA

The Company is in search of buyer that will fully commercialize its unique and patented biofeedback device for the treatment of dysphagia. Dysphagia is a common and costly problem. Effective solutions...

Cash Flow: $5,149

Highly Profitable HVAC Co 4 Sale $900K CASH FLOW $250K Down SBA Loan

Sherman Oaks, CA

Opportunity Description: This is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire an esteemed HVAC company renowned for its excellence in the industry. The business seeks a visionary owner who can propel it to...

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$3,334,050

$3,334,050

Cash Flow: $950,000

Beautiful Restaurant with Full Bar in Best Area of Cupertino!

Cupertino, CA

Significant Price Reduction! Sellers are retiring and moving out of state. A neighborhood restaurant located in a prime section of Cupertino which serves authentic Italian food in a cozy and casual...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Globally Dominating Escape Room Franchisor 150 Locations

Los Angeles, CA

Our client is one of the world’s oldest and most recognized escape room brands, known for its extensive network of escape rooms and entertainment centers. The company has strategically partnered with...

Cash Flow: $8,000,000

Mathnasium Learning Center for Sale, CA (2288720)

Stanislaus County, CA

With over 1000 centers – and more opening each week – Mathnasium is rapidly growing in neighborhoods around the world. That’s because we are passionate about what we do. It’s also because our...

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$150,000

$150,000

Cable TV Billing & Authorization Software for Sale

San Diego, CA

This business was founded by a software engineer with 44 years of experience in Cable TV Billing, Subscriber Management, and Provisioning systems, developed a fully scalable Cable TV...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $1,429

Full Service + Express Car Wash + Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Tracy, CA

FLEX - FULL SERVICE + EXPRESS CAR WASH IN THE CITY OF TRACY • Car Wash was remodeled in the past few years, upgraded from hand wash to Full Service automated Flex Wash in late 2023 • High volume, High...

$8,990,000

$8,990,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Mission's Tortilla Route, Santa Clarita, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Santa Clarita, California region for $85,000! Currently generating $419,886 in yearly sales and nets $56,980. Distributorship and territory are purchased...

$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $56,980

Lake Tahoe Area Specialty Appliance Sales, Installation & Service Biz

California

The business provides specialty appliance and related products to homeowners and contractors. The company sells a range of manufacturer lines, and its revenues are generated from installing specialty...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $269,175

FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH - Entrance on 2 Street

Rialto, CA

• Located on a major Historical Route 66 - Foot Hill Blvd in the City of Rialto • Express Car Wash conversion possible, Discuss with car wash advisor • Near major intersection and major development...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

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

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.