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Start-upCelebrity-Endorsed Supplement Brand

BioWOW Foods® is a turnkey, media-backed wellness brand - a rare opportunity for an entrepreneur looking to enter or scale in the $220+ billion health and wellness industry without the years of work...

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$15,000

Start-up

$15,000

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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

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$199

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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-upOwn a Proven Marketing Agency – Low Cost, Full Support!

Imagine owning a business where your success is fueled by high client demand, recurring revenue, and full back-end fulfillment—so you can focus on growing, not grinding. With The AD Leaf®, you’re not...

$7,500

Start-up

$7,500

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-upKartona Electric Speedway Franchise

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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$100,000

Start-up

$100,000

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-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-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-upOwn NYC’s Hottest Italian Café Franchise – Caffe Aronne

Caffe Aronne, the most talked-about Italian café in NYC, is now franchising! With rave reviews, a cult following, and a proven success model, this is your chance to own a highly profitable coffee &...

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$25,000

Start-up

$25,000

Turn Key Operating Restaurant + Liquor License Fire Sale PRICE IS FIRM

$299,999 - San Mateo County, CA

$299,999

San Mateo County, CA

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-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

Annie Adjchavanich

Secret HQ, Inc.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Secret HQ, Inc is boutique California real estate brokerage specializing in second generation restaurant and bar business opportunities (ABC Type 41, 47, 48). Pizza, donut/dessert, bakery, ice cream, coffee, juice, boba and cafe spaces are our specialty. Beauty, wellness, nail salons, hair salons, spa businesses.

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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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$199

Start-up

$199

Start-upB2B Mobile Service Business with $175K Current Revenue

If you are looking for a recession-resistant business built on repeat service that yields recurring revenue, this is it! Our environmental franchises have been handling the tough but essential job of...

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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

Established UPS Store Franchise for Sale

$775,000 - Newport Beach, CA

$775,000

Newport Beach, CA

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-upMobile Firearms Simulator

Turn-Key mobile state of the art firearms scenario-based shooting simulator. This is one of the best and most realistic firearms simulators you can bring to the public at any event or party. The...

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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-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

Start-upEco-Friendly Moving Bins Business. Make 6 figures annually!

Simple 6 figure income for a single owner operator. Requires no additional employees. Eco-Friendly Moving Bin Rental company Opening Nationwide....

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$29,000

Start-up

$29,000

Start-upLogistics Routes (in Partnership with Kathy Ireland)

Low Investment Low Overhead High Profit Potential...

$19,000

Start-up

$19,000

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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$20,000

Start-up

$20,000

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

Established Intermodal Trucking Company – $9M Revenue

$15,000,000 - Long Beach, CA

$15,000,000

Long Beach, CA

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-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-upHigh-Profit Turnkey Wine Bar in The Avenue Viera- Prime Location

Step into ownership of a modern, lifestyle-driven wine bar franchise located in The Avenue Viera, one of Florida’s premier outdoor shopping destinations — just 15 minutes from the beach. This is a...

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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

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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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$120,000

Start-up

$120,000

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

30 + Year family owned Auto Repair Shop

$225,000 - Brentwood, CA

$225,000

Brentwood, CA

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-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-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-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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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

Japanese Sushi Restaurant with Beer & Wine

Riverside County, CA

Seize the rare opportunity to acquire a true neighborhood institution! This fast-casual Japanese restaurant has thrived in the same prime location for two decades, becoming the undisputed local...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $66,000

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

High-End Auto Repair Shop in Wealthy OC – Room to Double Revenue

Orange County, CA

Profitable Auto Repair Shop in Ultra-Affluent South Orange County – Huge Growth Potential Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, highly reputable auto repair business in one of Orange...

$598,000

$598,000

Cash Flow: $295,472

Pizza Parlor - Tap Beer & Wine Bar - Arcade - 3500 SF - Employee Run

Orange County, CA

Listing # - 5429 WP High volume Pizza Parlor with ABC 41 Beer on Tap & Wine Bar. Lots of Flat Screen TVs, active Arcade produces good extra income. There are 10 quality employees with owner manages...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $118,000

Profitable Upscale furniture store & interior design business for sale

San Diego, CA

This is one of Southern California's premier luxury furniture and interior design stores. For 19 years, it has been serving an affluent customer base in one of the highest per capita areas in the...

$875,000

$875,000

Cash Flow: $704,755

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.