San Diego, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire a group of established automotive franchise resale centers. Buying multiple units together provides immediate scale, lower entry cost, customer goodwill, and the...
San Diego, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire a group of established automotive franchise resale centers. Buying multiple units together provides immediate scale, lower entry cost, customer goodwill, and the...
$400,000
Palm Desert, CA
Full service hair styling salon. Salon has 7 styling stations, 3 shampoo bowls with electric chairs. Currently, the salon offers Hair Styling, Haircolor, Lash & Brow Enhancements, Waxing & Facials....
$75,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Palm Springs, CA
Music Box & Clock Shoppe is the perfect store to visit for your personal and gift shopping. This store is celebrating over 28 seasons and over that time they feel they have touched many people’s lives...
$49,000
Rancho Mirage, CA
RM Coffee is currently for sale in beautiful Rancho Mirage California. This establishment is known for its exceptional offerings, including a wonderful selection of coffee, drinks, baked goods and...
$575,000
Oakland, CA
Proven business model already established, needs the right business owner with sales and marketing background to take this company to the next level. This business has very low market share, so upside...
$800,000
California
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA EXHAUST COMPONENT MANUFACTURER - SC2139 Asking Price: $2,850,000 Cash Flow: $480,000 Gross Revenue: $1,980,000 Down Payment: $2,850,000 Financing: Yes Business Location City:...
$2,850,000
Cash Flow: $480,000
California
RECESSION RESISTANT SILICON VALLEY MAIL CENTER FRANCHISE SC2153 Asking Price: $150,000 Cash Flow: On Request Gross Revenue: $275,000 Down Payment: $150,000 This Silicon Valley based Mail Center...
$150,000
Tarzana, CA
Best 653 foot frontage location in the San Fernando Valley. High Traffic Count. Seller needs to relocate to the San Diego Area. Flower and Gift store was acquired in 2019 by the seller. The business...
$180,000
Escondido, CA
Proven business model in the distribution segment. Distinct competitive advantage by offering customers better availability, higher quality product at a competitive price. Proprietary software system...
$320,000
San Jose, CA
Explore the lucrative opportunity of acquiring this newly-enhanced Midas / SpeeDee Co-branded shop strategically situated along the bustling Monterey Highway in San Jose. With its freshly painted...
$150,000
Available in California
Hello Sugar dominates the Hair Removal category by offering the trifecta: wax, sugar, & laser hair removal! Our innovative approach to technology and franchisor services reduces franchisee workload and oversight requirements allowing you to scale without the need to work long nights in the business.
$150,000
See More FranchisesPhoenix, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Phoenix, Arizona. The owner-operator is downsizing. The restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. This is an excellent...
$20,000
Placerville, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Placerville, CA. The Multi-unit owner-operator is downsizing and Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity—great...
$50,000
$2,000,000
West Covina, CA
California
Own an existing, successful fondue restaurant supported by 50-years of YoY success and a legacy brand name. Path to Ownership: This is an established corporate operation looking to transfer to...
$1,005,616
Murrieta, CA
Proven business model already established, needs the right business owner with sales and marketing background to take this company to the next level. This business has very low market share, so upside...
$655,000
Prabhjot Randhawa
Liberty Business Advisors of S. F Inc
Serving Alameda County, CA
Concord, CA
Are you looking to break into the profitable auto parts industry with a proven, low-risk business? This established wholesale auto parts business—part of a well-known franchise model—is now available...
$400,000
Folsom, CA
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity for a new grad or experienced surgeon to live in an upscale, family-friendly community and take over an established practice without having to start at zero...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $773,747
Long Beach, CA
The Long Beach Area bar caters to a diverse community with a host of near nightly events that include karaoke, shows and dancing. The venue boasts a stellar location with excellent visibility,...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $122,262
Santa Barbara County, CA
5 ATM Locations (plus one extra machine) in the Santa Barbara, CA area all high-end Hotels, making $12,500/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $22,647 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise...
$22,647
Cash Flow: $12,500
Redding, CA
Rev up your entrepreneurial journey with an incredible opportunity to own a Midas Auto Repair franchise, available now! Key Features: · Midas Excellence: Step into the realm of automotive excellence...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $210,000
Available in California
Touching Hearts at Home is one of the largest privately owned franchises in the Home Health industry. We help people age in place with dignity and care.
$75,000
See More FranchisesTwentynine Palms Mcb, CA
Get Wet Scuba, a well-established and successful business in the scuba diving industry, is now available for sale. With a solid reputation, Get Wet Scuba presents a unique opportunity for an aspiring...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $92,071
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Career College Offering Job Training Programs: This private, for-profit school operation was established in 1989, is approved for accredited, Title-IV, and VA programs, and offers popular training...
$1,500,000
$700,000
Redwood City, CA
California
NEW OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE 10% OF COMPANY AND PATENTS ******** COMPLETE NDA TO REVIEW DETAILS PHENOMENAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY… ENDLESS POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH!!!! THIS IS IT!!!! (Seller needs to retire,...
$60,000
San Jose, CA
Our client is a world leader in iris recognition technology with a large production capacity based in USA. They are a multinational corporation with a robust track record of selling its best-selling,...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $9,280
California
We specialize in used Bose Speakers and Video Game Accessories. We buy, sell, trade, repair and recycle used electronics. These include Bose Speakers, video game systems and games. You can shop Used...
$1,100,000
Los Angeles, CA
Step into ownership of a thoughtfully built, premium women’s athleisure brand designed for today’s market and tomorrow’s growth. Stylish, sustainable, and proudly American-made, this fashion-forward...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $4,332
California
6 Semi Trucks with Sleepers with Offices in California and Nevada. DOT Registered since 2016. Profitable, growing, and potential to expand. Business can be purchased with or without trucks....
$1,499,889
Cash Flow: $370,972
Modesto, CA
Top essential pool service route Modesto, Ca. Chemical Only. Great route. 156 accounts $12.650 monthly recurring income, plus EXTRA billings for filters and other related maintenance. Well established...
$139,150
San Jose, CA
Established Turnkey Boba Tea Shop - Asset Sale Opportunity Turnkey boba tea shop with complete kitchen setup available for immediate operation in high-traffic San Jose location. This fully equipped...
$180,000
Available Nationwide
Looking for a business-to-business, recurring-revenue franchise with a strong brand name? MilliCare is a premium, international franchise specializing in maintaining and restoring commercial flooring and textiles. This B2B, recurring-revenue franchise is the premier, full-service commercial flooring and textile service provider with a 95% customer retention rate - proudly serving Class A commercial office buildings, retail centers, financial institutions, apartment complexes, hospitals, law offices, hotels, airports and more.
$50,000
See More FranchisesFresno, CA
Business opportunity that generates daily revenues with so much more area to improve being sold for way under market value....
$220,000
Lake Forest, CA
1). Monthly rents $ 3,300 + $1,000 NNN 2). Lease Has 2 Years + 5 Years Option 3). size is approx. 1,100 SF. 4). Ample Parking lot 5). Establish 2 years...
$50,000
$400,000
Downey, CA
Glendale, CA
Patented Simple Waste Removal Solution : Complete asset package. Solves a daily pain point for millions of dog, garden, warehouse, farm owners — offering a more sanitary, eco-friendly, and portable...
$225,000
San Francisco, CA
Rare Fully Operational Cannabis Type 7 Manufacturing & Distribution Business For Sale (San Francisco, California) #1873 Available for $350,000, this is one of only a few fully operational Type 7...
$350,000
Available Nationwide
Apricot Lane Boutique is the #1 women’s fashion franchise. $758K AUV, launch in as little as 6 months, no fashion experience required!
$80,000
See More FranchisesLos Angeles, CA
This specialty tea shop for sale is located in a very busy part of Downtown Los Angeles in a prime shopping plaza with many other retail/food shops. Right off the 110 freeway, this location is walking...
$20,000
Los Angeles, CA
PRE-ICO Fully Operational Cannabis Retail Dispensary & Delivery Business For Sale (Los Angeles, California) #1870 A rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational PRE-ICO cannabis retail dispensary...
$349,000
Van Nuys, CA
Fully Built Out Cannabis Distribution & Manufacturing Type 6 Business For Sale (Van Nuys, California) #1867 Great opportunity to add additional locations and/or license types to maximize revenue, in...
$400,000
San Francisco, CA
Asset sale only- Asian hot pot restaurant for sale in San Francisco outer Richmond. Easygoing option with a Japanese menu offering hot pot selections, plus sake & imported beer. Lease amount is $7200....
$130,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Dive headfirst into the booming trend of claw machine entertainment with this newly established arcade! Boasting state-of-the-art claw machine technology and a vibrant atmosphere, this turnkey...
$195,000
Kathleen Jones
Business Team
Serving Orange County, CA
BTI Group - Business Team helps people buy and sell businesses. Since 1981, we have successfully closed over 7000 business sales and acquisitions. BTI is the largest business brokerage in the western United States. With close to 100 agents, all offices and agents work together to market and sell our clients' businesses. This gives your business the widest possible exposure. We bring a wealth of experience and expertise for locating qualified buyers and solving any problems that arise during a transaction, not to mention our network of trusted resources to help close transactions. Services Offered WE GUIDE SELLERS: - Prepare businesses for sale - Create a detailed Information Memorandum for the business - Discretely and Confidentially market your business - Actively solicit to our pool of Buyers, High Net Worth Individuals & Private Equity Groups - Manage process through sale closing including providing all necessary agreements
Sherman Oaks, CA
For sale is a brand new Home Health Agency located in the neighborhood of Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County. - It is Health Department licensed (CDPH License) - ACHC accredited in July, 2025. -...
$160,000
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey West Hollywood Salon/Barbershop — Across from Whole Foods — 900 SF + 2 Reserved Parking — $99,000 (Asset Sale) Santa Monica Blvd @ Fairfax Ave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS9yxm8P5ok...
$99,000
$1,800,000
Petaluma, CA
Yorba Linda, CA
Currently used for coffee, tea, and boba, ice cream. Would also work well for cold food prep (deli, desserts) Or cake/pastry shop. No cooking hood installed. COLD KITCHEN. Asking Price: WAS $99,000 >...
$70,000
North Hollywood, CA
Turnkey Donut & Bakery Shop with Full Kitchen – Busy North Hollywood Location! Asking Price: NOW $125,000 slashed from $165,000 - no seller financing - escrow only Location: Sherman Way, North...
$125,000
Available Nationwide
810 is an upscale bowling, entertainment and dining experience where friends and family gather to be social, friendly competition and great food.
$650,000
See More FranchisesSan Jose, CA
Fully built out Restaurant in Downtown Willow Glen with a Type 47 liquor license. Excellent location among many other high volume restaurants, this location has been a profitable restaurant business...
$425,000
Ladera Ranch, CA
Rare chance to acquire a turnkey restaurant space in the heart of Ladera Ranch. This location comes fully equipped and is ready for immediate operation. • Walk-in Cooler – efficient storage and food...
$250,000
San Fernando, CA
Large-scale production screen printing facility for Sale with the following M&R Equipment. This equipment has the capabilities to run 10,000 pieces a day. Production Assets: • Challenger II 18 Color •...
$300,000
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Salon Opportunity in Prime San Francisco Location – Ideal for Owner-Operators or Expanding Salons Step into a fully equipped, beautifully designed salon located at 1299 Church Street, San...
$20,000
Sacramento, CA
You might consider buying The Freeport Car Wash - 2955 Freeport Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95818. The owners will sell the car wash and rent the land back to the buyer for $2000.00 a month. Lease and...
$399,000
Torrance, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Licensed Hospice located in Torrance, Los Angeles County. Key Highlights: CDPH Licensed – Fully approved and active,...
$190,000
Pasadena, CA
For sale is a brand new Home Health Agency located in the neighborhood of Pasadena, Los Angeles County. - It is Health Department licensed (CDPH License) - ACHC accredited in May 2025. - Approved to...
$165,000
San Francisco, CA
Step into a stunning, light-filled loft salon in the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant Dogpatch neighborhood. Designed for both style and functionality, this boutique-style space blends minimalist...
$150,000
La Quinta, CA
Located in La Quinta, California, this sale includes the full equipment and setup of a professionally run and well-branded screen printing, heat press, and engraving business. The business has a...
$29,000
Available Nationwide
Opportunity for a high margin, recurring revenue, no rent, no working capital, little employees, can be hands on or hands off, over simplistic business, with lots of room for error and hiccups - backed by a growing national team of top entrepreneurs that have already grown 8+ figure businesses, working on a common global mission.
$200,000
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.