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Start-upAffordable Pre-packaged Pest Control Subscription Company

Established three years ago, Abode and Bugserv have been dedicated to providing efficient and effective home maintenance and pest control solutions to thousands of satisfied customers. Our commitment...

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$12,500

Start-up

$12,500

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Start-upThe Delivery & Commerce Platform for Local Food

The demand for local food is exploding, but the small producers at the heart of this movement are often locked out of the digital economy. They lack the easy-to-use tools to manage online sales and...

$25,000

Start-up

$25,000

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Start-upUnique Portable charger Vending Machine

CAN MAKE MORE THAN $40,000 PER YEAR!!!!! I no longer have the time to focus on this business, so my loss is your gain. Rent A Charge is a portable charger vending machine business with five machines...

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$11,000

Start-up

$11,000

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Start-upHome Health Agency License For Sale

New home Health license for sale by consultant includes CHOW, All Program Books INCLUDED ALSO. GSA includes surrounding county’s ( Riverside County, Orange County, San Diego County, Los Angeles...

$65,000

Start-up

$65,000

Start-upHyde Park, Tampa-High-Profit Turnkey Wine Bar-Prime Location

Startup Franchise Opportunity – Open Container Wine Bar at Rome Collective, Tampa Step into ownership of a modern, lifestyle-driven wine bar franchise at Rome Collective, Tampa’s newest high-profile...

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$85,000

Start-up

$85,000

Start-upMuther Shuckers Roasted Cowboy Corn Food Stand Opportunity

Muther Shuckers Cowboy Corn is a Dallas, Texas base operation. We are looking for owner operators to work with our team in selling roasted corn all over America starting in March 2025. Our model is...

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$5,000

Start-up

$5,000

Start-upModern Dumpster Rental Franchise Offers a Turnkey Business Blueprint

Modern Dumpster Rental is the solution for new home construction, home remodels, commercial and industrial construction projects. Our junk/waste removal services are friendly, professional and...

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$40,000

Start-up

$40,000

Start-upHokkaido Ramen House

Hokkaido ramen house is casual Japanese ramen restaurants. We offer a wide variety of authentic Japanese ramen dishes. All of our food is prepared fresh to order every time with only the finest and...

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$30,000

Start-up

$30,000

Start-upVibrant Hookah Lounge & Cafe

Hookah Lounge and Cafe in the heart of the central valley. A business where every corner is designed to inspire and energize, a place where collaboration and creativity flourish. Vast selection of...

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$100,000

Start-up

$100,000

Start-upRoof & Solar Cleaning Route - Southern California

All of the value in this opportunity is in the revenue generation, sales, marketing, and software. We provide a revenue stream from day 1, and a system that builds a recurring revenue client base over...

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$39,000

Start-up

$39,000

Start-upFastest Labs of Westminster

Certified drug testing, dna testing, and breath and alcohol testing facility....

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$25,000

Start-up

$25,000

Start-upMediterranean restaurant

Hi everyone this is a good opportunity to have a new restaurant ready with all the permits and all the equipment ready for use Build in 2025 brand new kitchen with 16 feet hood brand new with 2...

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$300,000

Start-up

$300,000

The Only Cannoli

$470,000 - Oceanside, CA

$470,000

Oceanside, CA

Start-upDryer Vent Cleaning Pro - "A Great Home Based Business Opportunity"

"STOP PUTTING IT OFF - BE YOUR OWN BOSS!" You can be your own boss for an initial capital of only $249. We are way more reasonable than our competition! Their starting cost is from $5000 to $50,000!...

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$249

Start-up

$249

Start-upOwn this easy boring business with high net potential!

Own your own “boring business” in one of the most untapped and overlooked opportunities in America. Most people never think twice about a business like this. Window cleaning? At first glance, it...

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$69,000

Start-up

$69,000

Edward Fixen, Certified Business Broker

BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc.

Serving San Bernardino County, CA

Since 2006 BusinessQuest has specialized in representing sellers of privately-held, small and medium sized businesses with annual sales ranging from $500,000 up to $30 million. BusinessQuest is a full service business appraisal and business brokerage firm. Over the years we have sold over 150 businesses and valued another 200 businesses and developed expertise in the manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, business services, e-commerce, personal services, retail, food service, healthcare, and transportation & logistics industries. We are unique in that we are both Certified Business Appraisers and Certified Business Brokers, a distinction very few of our peers hold. We have two offices located in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire to serve all of Southern California. Our staff consist of three (3) Certified Business Brokers, three (3) other experienced business brokers, one Certified Business Appraiser and one Certified Valuation Analyst. In addition to our business brokerage and M&A advisory expertise, we specialize in preparing business valuations and certified appraisals ranging from less costly opinion of value reports to comprehensive certified appraisals meeting the professional standards of the National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA).

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Start-upJoin the Booming Permanent Lighting Industry with Inception Lighting

Inception Lighting—Your Gateway to a Six-Figure, Year-Round Business Join Inception Lighting, a leader in commercial and residential permanent lighting applications, and become part of an industry...

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$749

Start-up

$749

Start-upPrepaze Academy - Educational Business Franchise

Prepaze Academy provides a solid opportunity base for your entrepreneurial dream. It's also the only place where passion for education meets your business goals. Prepaze Academy is the only academic...

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$39,000

Start-up

$39,000

Start-up5546 SQFT start-up Banquet Hall and VIETNAMESE RESTSRANTS FOR SALE

Some Vietnamese RESTAURANTS FOR SALE ON THULLY AND SANTA CLARA STREET . And a New Established Banquet Hall Business needs some ideas to transform it to be popular. This 5,546 square foot banquet hall...

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Start-upStart an Insurance Agency – Full Training & Support Provided.

Own your future with a turnkey life insurance agency opportunity designed for motivated entrepreneurs, even if you have no prior experience. This is your chance to step into a proven business model...

$199

Start-up

$199

Start-upBody Sculpting- Licensed Med Spa business, Business professionals

Join the fastest growing mulit-billion dollar aesthetics industry with starting a body contouring med spa! You do not need to be a doctor or have a medical background. We teach you how to hire a...

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Start-upStretch-N-Grow

MASTER FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY - STRETCH-N-GROW LOS ANGELES Start up fitness franchise system offering a proven business model in the children's fitness education sector. This master franchise...

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$60,000

Start-up

$60,000

Start-upUnique Real Estate Portal with Geo Fencing Technology

Overview Introducing a groundbreaking platform in the real estate sector, where innovation meets opportunity. Our unique technology, Unlisted Finder, revolutionizes property discovery by connecting...

$963,000

Start-up

$963,000

Kawaii Klaws

$400,000 - Ventura, CA

$400,000

Ventura, CA

Start-upIndoor Electric Go-Kart Franchise Opportunity

Invest in all-electric go-karts, axe throwing, arcades, and more, and have your own indoor racing facility that will be a premier destination for thrilling entertainment. With their combination of...

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$50,000

Start-up

$50,000

Start-upChino-Mex Franchise

We are more than just a Chinese and Mexican restaurant, we have a brand already built in the community that impacts customers’ lives with our award winning tacos and unique combination of food. We...

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$30,000

Start-up

$30,000

Start-upLos Angeles Cannabis Distribution & Retail NSF Delivery

Prime Opportunity in North Hollywood: Take advantage of this 2500 SF licensed location near Burbank Airport, situated in the bustling heart of North Hollywood. This prime spot offers excellent...

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$450,000

Start-up

$450,000

Start-upAll electric equipment and Van, Lawn Care Services run by Solar

FRANCHISE for the EB1c Green Card $395,00 FRANCHISE. A great opportunity to join the Green Movement in Lawn care. All equipment is electric so the customers are very happy with the reduction in noise...

$395,000

Start-up

$395,000

Start-upStart Your Online Ecommerce Business and Website From Home

View stores at: WWW.ECOMCHIEF.COM Get the freedom to turn your dream store into reality using our professionally built highly profitable custom Shopify store. Where you get the freedom to customize...

$199

Start-up

$199

Start-upHigh Margin E-Cig/Nicotine & Custom Vending Machines!

Looking for your next side hustle? Sunstate Vending is a U.S. based premium vending provider looking to break the barrier of entry into entrepreneurship. We specialize in high end software driven...

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$15,000

Start-up

$15,000

Start-upOwn your Trucking company, Can Earn over $3K pr week, Low startup

Learn how to make good money in the trucking industry and become part of this 800-billion-dollar industry. USA Trucking Consultants LLC helps create and start new trucking companies. USA Trucking...

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$5,000

Start-up

$5,000

Start-upOwn a Sunlight Art® Business, the Best In-Mall Kiosk Opportunity

Explore a Sunlight Art Licensing Opportunity: Colorful Panel Designs with Illumination by the Sun Sunlight Art® Suncatcher Window Panels bring to life a new and popular alternative to traditional wall...

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$28,000

Start-up

$28,000

Start-upExciting Franchise Opportunity in the Carpet Cleaning Industry

Are you ready to own a business that combines innovative technology with exceptional customer service in a thriving market? This franchise offers a unique cleaning process that stands out from...

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$30,000

Start-up

$30,000

Bober Tea & Coffee, Mochi Dough, MOMO Egg Drop in Sunnyvale, CA

$190,000 - Sunnyvale, CA

$190,000

Sunnyvale, CA

Start-upQuantum Anti-NanoBot & Massage Device (Trademark & Patent rights)

Quantum Anti-NanoBot & Massage Therapy Device (see 2 photos) trademark and patent rights available as a franchise by 89 year old mechanical engineer for $199 initial fee to purchase a Device for...

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$990

Start-up

$990

Start-upPopular Candy/Snack/Bakery/Toy Shop for sale

We curate artisan snacks, pastries, hot musibi and drinks. At the downtown of the city....

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Start-upLow Investment, Low Overhead, Recurring Revenue Model

In 2015, Farmer’s Insurance ran a Superbowl commercial highlighting the dangers of clogged dryer vents. Overnight, a little known service industry boomed as million of people realized they had never...

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$89,000

Start-up

$89,000

Start-upCustom Tailored Vintage Denim Brand

Old Gold Denim is a custom-tailored vintage denim brand built around one simple idea: jeans should fit you, not the other way around. We specialize in curated vintage Levi’s 501s, Wranglers, and other...

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$4,500

Start-up

$4,500

Start-upConcrete Coating Business for Sale

Franchised concrete coating business for sale. Proprietary products that are the absolute best in the industry. Excellent franchise support with no interference. You run your business how you want!...

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$50,000

Start-up

$50,000

Start-upTurnkey Coffee Shop

* TURNKEY COFFEE SHOP BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - in Southern CALIFORNIA * Skip the Franchise Fees - Get Real Expertise and Partnership Instead! * $30,000 Complete Coffee Shop Setup, Supply, Service &...

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$30,000

Start-up

$30,000

Start-up"At Home Real Estate Investing Company $220k - $350k Actual Net"

You WILL be expected to do your first real estate deal with me in the first 30-90 days and make $10,000-$85,000 or more on it...even if you have no experience, 100% in writing! How? We get deals...

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NEREIDA CASTILLO

HOMESMART REALTY WEST

Serving San Diego County, CA

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Successful Thai Restaurant on Huntington Beach's Main Thoroughfare

Huntington Beach, CA

Transform your entrepreneurial dreams into immediate cash flow with this turnkey Thai restaurant that delivers instant profitability and lifestyle freedom on Huntington Beach's premier corridor....

$219,000

$219,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

San Jose: Liquor Store for sale

San Jose, CA

Prime, busy intersection in San Jose, Santa Clara County with high visibility and excellent parking. Annual Sales: Approx. $925,000 (per seller, not verified by broker). Inventory (Estimated $275,000,...

$665,000

$665,000

4 Open Locations in L.A.- Skin Care Franchises with $6.6M in Revenue

$4,500,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$4,500,000

Los Angeles, CA

Yogurt shop with Grease trap and possibilities Placer County

Roseville, CA

? Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Shop – Turnkey Opportunity – South Placer County, CA Asking Price: $42,000 (or Best Offer) Optional Price: $25,000 (without yogurt machines) Location: South Placer County,...

$42,000

$42,000

Cajun Seafood Franchise, Full Staff, Type 41.

Riverside County, CA

Profitable Franchise Seafood Restaurant in Prime Affluent Riverside County Location A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable franchise seafood restaurant located in a highly...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Market / B&W –Low Rent, Short Hours, Asking $60K

Los Angeles County, CA

Gross Revenue: $18,000/Month Net Income: $4,500/Month Location: Near freeway, adjacent to apartment complexes Lease Terms: New lease available Rent: $1,800/Month Store Size: 1,500 SF Operating Hours:...

$59,000

$59,000

Cash Flow: $54,000

Window & Door Business For Sale- Very Profitable for over 25 years!

Walnut Creek, CA

*IN CONTRACT Business Overview: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable Window and Door company that has been serving [insert local area or region] with excellence since 2000. Known...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Cash Flow: $523,000

Highly Scalable Home Care Staffing Agency - Motivated Seller

Riverside County, CA

Turnkey senior care staffing agency serving the growing senior population in the Coachella Valley. This successful startup launched in August 2024 and has already built strong systems, a loyal client...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $79,955

Elite Dog Boarding and Grooming and Day Care operation

California

This is a well-established, profitable dog kennel nestled in the heart of California’s Central Valley. This turnkey business is fully staffed with only the single operator (seller) retiring. For 20+...

$1,620,000

$1,620,000

Cash Flow: $585,748

Profitable Pet Grooming Opportunity near Burbank

Los Angeles County, CA

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

Well Established Aerial Fire Fighting Aviation Company

California

This company is a market leader in CA woodlands fire attack that will provide the right buyer(s) access into the burgeoning field of tactical aerial fire support, bypassing the typical lengthy and...

$14,000,000

$14,000,000

EBITDA: $4,000,000

Delicious Vietnamese Fusion Wagyu Beef and seafood

Artesia, CA

ESTABLISHED VIETNAMESE FUSION RESTAURANT - TURNKEY OPPORTUNITY Profitable Vietnamese fusion restaurant specializing in premium Wagyu beef and seafood, generating $1,000,000 in annual revenue. Located...

$380,000

$380,000

“Rare LA Restaurant Takeover 1,000 SF on Pico Blvd $75K w/ Beer

Los Angeles, CA

A rare restaurant opportunity in the heart of Mid-City Los Angeles. This 1,000 sq. ft. fully built-out space includes a Type 41 Beer & Wine License, a complete kitchen line (range, fryer, 3-door...

$75,000

$75,000

Opportunity to grow in care agency business

Glendale, CA

We are dedicated home care service,specializing in compassionate, professional care for eldery individuals in the comfort of their home. We offer personal care assistance. We care for meal preparation...

$250,000

$250,000

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.