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
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established and Profitable Mediterranean Restaurant
5
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
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
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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
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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
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
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
FranchiseThe Dog Stop
Available Nationwide
Take a BITE out of the pet care industry with five key revenue drivers in one modern facility!
$150,000
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
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Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redding, CA
This Northern California Plumbing & Septic Business was started in 1971 and has been owned and operated for the past 35 years by the current owner and his wife. This business operates 7 days per week,...
$3,160,000
Profitable Hands-Free Vending Biz: $1500-$3000pm NET Passive Income
$30,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Great Lifestyle Business
San Francisco, CA
Spend your days in beautiful horse country. Be your own boss - work your own schedule. Install, repair, and service Automatic Fly Spray Systems in horse barns. Powerful brand identity currently...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Veterinary Clinic for sale
Ventura County, CA
This 5 day a week clinic has been Established over 30 years ago with very loyal clients. professional long employed staff members, upgraded and up to date equipment. Semi Absentee ownership. A lot of...
$845,000
Cash Flow: $393,848
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Greg Carpenter
Horizon M&A Advisors
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
When it is time to sell your business, what is important to you? Of course,getting the best price and terms, but also confidentiality, professional management of the process, avoiding risks by thorough preparation, selling to the buyer who will most likely succeed in growing the business, preserving the legacy of the business you have established, and more, are probably important to you. At Horizon M&A Advisors, we focus on putting your interestes first. Our experienced agents have sold hundreds of businesses. Several have owned businesses or have had careers as professional advisors in accounting, tax, and consulting. We have held management positions in public companies and private companies to lead teams of marketing, sales, manufacturing and other functions. We will understand your business and prioritize your requirements. Horizon M&A Advisors serves sellers of middle market businesses with revenues of $5 million to $100 million and sellers of smaller businesses that are suitable for addon acquisitions by larger firms. We serve institutional buyers including public companies, private equity and privately held companies. We specialize in manufacturing (especially precision sheetmetal and machining), building maintenance services and contracting service businesses such as HVAC, Plumbing, etc., but we are generalists and are capable of selling any type of business. We have sold everything from software, high-tech testing and contract manufacturing to service and distribution businesses. We have substantial research resources that enable us to study any industry quickly.
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Resort Retail Apparel, Gift and Home Decor Store - Sale Pending
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Big on Bears Lake Arrowhead opened July 2016 located in a historical 1922 Building in Lake Arrowhead Village. Very positive customer feedback, fun store to shop and work.. Successful and profitable...
$389,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
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Highly Profitable Medical Supply Store For Sale Solano County
Solano County, CA
Established Medical Supply Store - 20+ Years of Success in Solano County This highly profitable medical supply business represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with two...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $303,000
Profitable Top-Tier Innovator in Deck Design and Construction
Sebastopol, CA
For over 40 years we have been building outdoor projects with a passion for excellence. We are looking for a buyer who is committed to maintaining the high quality standards we have set. Our decks...
Cash Flow: $372,538
20
Growing and Profitable Amazon Kitchen Accessory Brand| Doing 4k/Month
Los Angeles County, CA
Almost Entirely Hands off Amazon Business For Sale 2022 - $34,450 in Revenue 2023 - $46,870 in Revenue 2024 - $59,213 in Revenue Valuation: Valuation is based on a 2.8x multiple on net profit of year...
$55,000
Cash Flow: $20,650
Home Health Agency for sale - clean&ready to bill
Los Angeles County, CA
Presenting a home health agency for sale located in Glendale, CA. Buyer can keep or move location. 3 year rule will expire in a few months so agency will be 100% transferable, clean and 0 issues....
$250,000
FranchiseCommission Express
Available Nationwide
White-collar franchise. No holidays or weekends! Twenty-eight years of experience. Commission Express has a working relationship with most Real Estate companies. No license required.
$150,000
Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Bay Area, CA. Very Profitable!
Sunnyvale, CA
Window Cleaning Business Squeegee Squad has well established commercial contacts. This territory needs a motivated franchise owner to take them over! If you are looking for a recession resistant...
Cash Flow: $400,000
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Medical spa for sale
Los Angeles County, CA
A trendy, chic, and new Medspa that’s fully equipped with all things necessary to make a completely functional medical spa. With various laser devices, medical grade treatments, cosmetic procedures,...
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $700,000
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Profitable Hands-Free Vending Biz: $1500-$3000pm NET Passive Income
$30,000
San Diego County, CA
Muffler-Catalytic Converter-Exhaust Auto Repair Shop-30 Year Location
Rocklin, CA
Exceptional opportunity and value, listed at $200,000.00, for immediate profit and success: The preliminary information disclosed below warrants serious buyers by appointment only. This is an all cash...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $259,000
Dank City Delivery
Sacramento, CA
DCDCo LLC (dba Dank City Delivery) “Dank Delivers the Stank” Sacramento, CA Asking Price: $1,000,000 Revenue: $1.5M annually Customer Base: 15,000+ loyal clients License: C9-0000038-LIC...
$799,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Small Veterinary Animal Hospital for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Taft, CA
Taft Veterinary Hospital is a well-established full-service small animal clinic that offers opportunity and growth for a new owner. This 4,000 sq. ft. facility is equipped to provide medical, dental...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $133,162
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Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale
San Francisco, CA
Own a Piece of the Healthcare Revolution This is more than just a business—it’s a golden ticket to the future of healthcare. This fully remote Telehealth operation has been meticulously designed to...
$100,000
Online Home Furniture & Decor Store 3k Profit Projections
Los Angeles County, CA
Imagine a scalable online HOME FURNITURE AND DECOR store, offering stylish and comfortable solutions for creating beautiful living spaces. This established e-commerce platform, with its current...
$119,000
Online Kids Toys Store 3k Profit Projections
Fresno County, CA
Selling a Fun & Profitable Online Kids Toys Store – $3k Profit / $10k Revenue Projections Here’s everything you need to know: Scalable Online Kids Toys Store – A colorful and exciting business...
$103,990
Burbank Outpatient Surgical Center
Burbank, CA
This fully operational, multi-specialty AAAASF-accredited outpatient surgical facility is Medicare-approved and location in Burbank, next door to St. Joseph Hospital. The turnkey opportunity includes...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $3,000,000
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FranchiseSnapology
Available Nationwide
Snapology is a leading children’s enrichment franchise focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education through hands-on, play-based learning. With programs that engage kids ages 4–14 through robotics, coding, animation, and themed building activities, Snapology makes learning fun and impactful. The mobile-friendly model offers flexibility and low overhead, making it an ideal opportunity for passionate entrepreneurs looking to bring meaningful educational experiences to their communities. Whether hosted in schools, community centers, or birthday parties, Snapology helps children build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong love of learning.
$50,000
Profit Making Franchisee Sale Pending
San Clemente, CA
Philly's Best brings the authentic taste of Philadelphian cheesesteaks to Southern California, and this San Clemente location is no exception. Situated in a prime 1,350 sq. ft. location, this...
$449,000
Cash Flow: $256,776
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Turnkey Specialty Retail & Salon - Asking Wholesale Value of Retail
Chico, CA
PRICE DECREASE: Due to urgentcy, price decrease from 180K to 149K. This is $30K below inventory wholesale value. Retail value is $360,000 alone plus FF&E. A great opportunity to own an established...
$149,730
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Mexican Restaurants with Real Estate - Two Units - High Gross High Net
$10,000,000
Orange County, CA
The Only Cannoli
Oceanside, CA
We have grown this venture into a highly profitable operation, surpassing $1 million in total sales and securing a six-figure profit in 2022, 2023 & 2024 We’ve established exclusive vendor contracts...
$470,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
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Restaurant In Highland Park/Eagle Rock
Los Angeles, CA
York Kabob – 10 Years of Local Flavor in Highland Park & Eagle Rock York Kabob is a well-established, turnkey restaurant with over a decade of success in the thriving neighborhoods of Highland Park...
$199,000
FranchisePuroClean
Available Nationwide
Known as the “Paramedics of Property Damage®,” PuroClean provides water damage remediation, flood water removal, fire and smoke damage remediation, mold removal, and biohazard cleanup to commercial and residential customers.
$100,000
Profitable, Respected Business with a Blue-Chip Customer Base
Los Angeles County, CA
This highly successful service business represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Los Angeles County. With decades of continuous profitability, the company has built an enviable reputation...
$8,100,000
Rare Opportunity for Wedding Floral Business Outside Yosemite NP
Oakhurst, CA
Besides having an impeccable reputation in the wedding industry, Sweet Dreams Floral Design is a well-respected name among top wedding venues in the Sierra Foothills, San Joaquin Valley, and Yosemite...
$229,000
Cash Flow: $105,700
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California Staging Co. - Transform Your Space, Maximize Your Value
Oakland, CA
Large Price Adjustment- California Staging Co. is your premier partner in residential real estate staging and design, serving homeowners, real estate agents, and property investors throughout...
$40,000
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Money Service Business
Paso Robles, CA
Established Money Service Business - Profitable Financial Services Operation This well-established financial services business has been serving the Paso Robles community since 2007, generating strong...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Carmel By The Sea Real Estate Company
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Carmel and Pebble Beach Luxury Properties, Sales, Short and Long Term Rentals. Forty years of superior service in the industry, well established and excellent financial history. Returning customer...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
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Zoom Brokers
Zoom Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Zoom Business Brokers is a highly accomplished team of dedicated and trustworthy professionals who are pioneering the process to skillfully guide, advise, and facilitate your seamless business transactions. Our team of industry veterans embodies over 230 years of collective real-world experience and will provide you with mindful expertise and resources to buy, sell, or merge your business with their decades of training and practice and an extensive relationship network. Regardless of your business size, industry or locale, our qualified brokers are relentless in our innovative approach to fully and efficiently service your needs – from expert guidance to transactions – that will ultimately save you valuable time and money and allow you to remain focused on what you do best in running your business. Our brokers embrace collaboration and are carefully selected for our team because of their integrity and professionalism. We are tenacious in our objective to provide exceptional service, and in doing so our team is uncompromising in protecting your confidential information and aligning the interests of all parties for mutual success. The rigorous, industry-leading training of our brokers results in sound, smart advice and the highest professional standards that we employ in providing you with support that is both reliable and creative as we facilitate your business transactions.
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Luxury Car Dealership (Coastal Orange County)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Westminster, CA
Graystone Capital Advisors is pleased to present a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established luxury auto dealership with accompanying real estate in a high-traffic, high-income Southern...
$6,950,000
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Family owned Plumbing Business for sale
Simi Valley, CA
Family-owned plumbing business established in 1990, offering a turnkey opportunity in Simi Valley, CA. This home-based operation comes complete with professional-grade equipment including leak...
$100,000
3
Bakersfield Pizza Nets $143,000 yr. SBA $60,000 Down Rent $1,368/month
$355,000
Bakersfield, CA
Well Established Ice Supply Business with Land and Building For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Compton, CA
Amazing and thriving business that has been in the community for over 55 years. It is located at the corner of a busy thoroughfare. is constantly growing and is doing better than ever. Most of the...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $155,000
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Well established jewelry store at great location for sale.
Roseville, CA
We have been in business since 1991. We are a full-service jewelry store with a big customer base. We are selling the business, which includes a complete setup, but does not include any merchandise....
$249,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
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FranchiseMcAlister's Deli
Available Nationwide
McAlister’s Deli® offers guests more than hearty sandwiches piled high and sides worth sharing. Through genuine Southern hospitality and friendly conversation, we aim to make every guest feel like our place is their place, too. Become a part of something special with a McAlister’s Deli® of your very own.
$425,000
Busy Pizza Restaurant in a great location
Los Angeles, CA
Discover a fantastic opportunity to own a thriving pizza restaurant! This well-established eatery boasts a loyal customer base, a prime location with high foot traffic, and a delicious menu featuring...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
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Sacramento, CA: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
Sacramento, CA
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$2,470,000
2
Modern Absentee-Run Pizza Franchise
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
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Wholesale Independent Optical Lab with Sizeable Revenue and Assets
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire one of the larger remaining independent wholesale optical labs in the U.S. that has been serving over 4,000 eye care professionals nationwide. Established in the 1990s, the...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $292,058
21,000 Sq Ft Appliance & Parts Biz with $500k+ in Inventor,
Los Angeles, CA
Business Overview: Offered for sale is a rare opportunity to own a fully operational, multi-stream appliance business located in the heart of Woodland Hills, CA. This business features: A 16,000 sq ft...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Dreams!Profitable Poke & Boba Tea Business
Rancho Cordova, CA
Imagine owning a thriving poke and tea shop in a prime, high-traffic location – and it's already generating excellent profits even with the current owner's absence! This is your chance to step into a...
$168,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
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Prime Location Pizza Restaurant – High Traffic, Loyal Customer Base!
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
Commercial Cannabis Cultivation - State Of The Art Facility $4M+ Year
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 >>>...
$21,000,000
Cash Flow: $4,100,000
Screenprint and Embroidery shop - For sale
Escondido, CA
We started this business for my wife to stay home with the kids when our 4th daughter was born, she is now 22 and graduating from college. We are a small mom and pop shop with tremendous potential. We...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
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FranchiseIntelligent Office
Available Nationwide
Recurring Revenue. Scalable Growth. An Expanding Market. While the flexible office space business model has gone mainstream in the last few years, Intelligent Office has been thinking ahead of the market since 1995. We’ve put our insider’s knowledge to use by making deliberate decisions to identify where the market will be going to help keep our franchisee’s revenue growing. The number of global coworking members has grown 800% since 2015. To capitalize on this rising tide, we actively collaborate with our current franchise owners and their clients to identify unmet needs and opportunity areas that are waiting to be capitalized.
$175,000
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.
