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Real EstatePrime Commercial Building

Portola, CA

Located in core commercial area of Portola, CA. on Highway 70 with great visibility and daily traffic. This building can suit an investor or a buyer looking for new workspace. Possible uses for the...

$290,000

Real Estate

$290,000

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Real EstateLarge Real Estate Developer Retiring

California

Owner of a large Real Estate Development firm is retiring with over 770 acres of land available for development. Properties are all in California with concentrations in the central valley and along...

$85,000,000

Real Estate

$85,000,000

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Real EstateTurnkey PreSchool and Real Estate, Licensed Capacity 74 Now Available

Alameda, CA

This is the first time this preschool is available. Located in Alameda County, Calif. Originally licensed in 2004, 63 PreSchool, 11 Age 0-2 years, has an excellent ongoing operating statement in...

$3,500,000

Real Estate

$3,500,000

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Real EstateCommissary - Commercial Kitchen Property with Large Secure Parking

Sacramento County, CA

We are pleased to offer this Commercial Kitchen Property centrally located and ideally set up for catering and commissary use. The site benefits from its close proximity to Downtown Sacramento, and...

$799,000

Real Estate

$799,000

Real EstateInter Mountain Auto Body Works Inc.

Shasta County, CA

BUSINESS ONLY WITH LEASE BACK OF REAL ESTATE --FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET IN 54 YEARS SUCCESSFUL AUTO BODY AND COLLISON REPAIR SHOP WITH REAL ESTATE. INTER MOUNTAIN AUTO BODY WORKS!!!! Full-Service Auto...

$235,000

Real Estate

$235,000

Start-upLandscape Curbing Business with Custom Trailer

The Curbing Business can be a rewarding investment into your future, delivering the financial freedom and stability we all strive for. It’s a proven business on a trailer combined with the certified...

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$9,650

Start-up

$9,650

Start-upD.O.L.L.S. Cleaning Franchise Opportunity – Trusted Brand in Cleaning

D.O.L.L.S. Cleaning is a recognized leader in the residential and commercial cleaning industry, offering a reliable, customer-centric approach that sets it apart. Founded on the principles of...

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$35,000

Start-up

$35,000

Start-upEcommerce online Business & website for sale

View Store for sale: WWW.ECOMCHIEF.COM Join the growing ecommerce industry! The perfect starter drop-shipping store! Great scale capability. High demand products + beautiful design and branding! The...

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$299

Start-up

$299

Start-upTurnkey Dessert & Sandwich Shop in Prime San Francisco Location

Turnkey dessert and sandwich shop located in a prime San Francisco neighborhood with excellent street visibility and steady foot traffic. MooKoos specializes in authentic Turkish desserts, pastries,...

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Start-upEntrepreneurs, Self-Starters & Leaders Join the Farmers Insurance Team

Farmers Insurance offers a unique opportunity to build and/or buy an Agency. Farmers Insurance Agency owners enjoy limitless income potential (we are open in all California markets) with monthly and...

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Start-upHome Automation, AV, and IT Company

Gargoyle IT & AV Solutions stands as a premier provider of bespoke audiovisual and home automation systems, catering to the ultra-wealthy homeowners across Northern California and beyond. With a...

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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

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

$190,000 - Sunnyvale, CA

$190,000

Sunnyvale, CA

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

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

Mark Smith

Summit Business Advisors

Serving Nevada County, CA

Established in 2008, Summit Business Advisors serves the High Sierra Business Communities from Lake Tahoe to Lake Almanor, CA. Mark Smith, Broker and Founder has over 40 years of experience working with businesses throughout the Western US. and is a 15 year member of the International Business and California Business Broker Associations. If you are an owner looking to exit and sell your business or a buyer looking to purchase a business, Summit has the track record and experience to assist you. We specialize in businesses in the Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing or Transportation sectors with sales between $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 and EBITDA of $100,000 or greater.

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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-up$7K Weekly Net Income | 3-Truck Flatbed RGN Fleet | Fully Managed

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a fully operational 3-truck flatbed logistics company specializing in heavy equipment transport using removable gooseneck (RGN) trailers. The company is new,...

$999,999

Start-up

$999,999

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

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

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

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

Red-Hot AFTER-HOURS Adult Nightclub in North Hollywood!

$2,999,999 - Los Angeles County, CA

$2,999,999

Los Angeles County, CA

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

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

Pramod Patel

Just Elementary, Inc. Commercial Business Brokers.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers has assisted owners with selling a diverse array of businesses including: Tool & Die Manufacturing Electrical Contractor Service Television Studio Catering Business Burger King with Real Estate Recording Studio Injection Molding Business Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers helps clients evaluate businesses to determine their value and helps determine what steps are necessary to make the business more valuable.

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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

Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!

$1,500,000 - San Diego, CA

$1,500,000

San Diego, CA

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

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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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

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.