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Vending machine at location for sale 11 total combo snacks and drinks

Van Nuys, CA

11 vending machine at locations, profitable, locations, bright white clean machines. Selling all 11 locations or willing to sell half. Machines are located at various van nuys airport locations, as...

$99,999

$99,999

Boba tea and Desserts shop for sale in San Jose near Costco

San Jose, CA

Established boba tea and dessert retail operation strategically positioned near Costco in San Jose, California. This turnkey business operates from a well-maintained 750 square foot commercial space...

$168,000

$168,000

Quick Service Restaurant in a beautiful Historical Orange Circle

Orange, CA

Quick Service Restaurant in a beautiful Historical Orange Circle. The business is profitable! Great visibility and street access favorable demographics in a heavily populated area with a lot of...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

For Sale: Liquor Store - 50% DOWN REQUIRED

Sacramento, CA

For sale is a busy liquor store in Sacramento, with $150,000 gross sales per month, with an approximate margin of 27%. There is a Lotto and ATM for additional income ($1,350).. Rent of $8500 per month...

$1,699,000

$1,699,000

For Sale: Liquor Store - Busy Location, Lotto And ATM

Antioch, CA

For sale is a busy liquor store in Antioch, with $145,000 gross sales per month, with an approximate margin of 25%. There is a Lotto and an ATM, and a game machine for additional income ($4,010). Rent...

$1,599,000

$1,599,000

Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland - Alameda County

Oakland, CA

The Monthly Estimated Gross: $13,424 & The Monthly Estimated Cash Flow: $2,827. The rent is $4,000 per month for 4,500 square feet. The lease is until June 30, 2027, and the lease extension is...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $33,928

For Sale: Liquor Store - Lockeford

Lockeford, CA

For sale is a busy liquor store located in Lockeford, generating approximately $115,000 in gross monthly sales with an estimated profit margin of 25%. Additional income of around $1,025 per month...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant Newport Beach/ short hrs

Newport Beach, CA

Amazing Newport Beach location in a major shopping center with a multiple business anchors, vibrant & bold breakfast spot where familiar classics are driven by a heightened focus on quality and...

$725,000

$725,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Turnkey Auto Body Paint Supply Business

San Mateo County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey automotive paint supply business located in San Mateo County. The business specializes in high-quality automotive paint products and...

$749,000

$749,000

Cash Flow: $304,914

Cell Phone Accessories E-commerce Wholesaler - 99% RPR, B2B, Scalable

Los Angeles County, CA

This e-commerce for sale is a well-known wholesale supplier and distributor of mobile phone accessories, specializing in cases and screen protectors for both Apple and Android devices. With over 7,500...

$1

$1

Liquor Store – Alameda County

Alameda County, CA

An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established, semi-absentee run liquor store located in a high-traffic corridor in Alameda County. Positioned within a busy retail strip and surrounded by...

$339,999

$339,999

Commercial Electric Company-Sonoma County

Sonoma County, CA

This 15-year-old commercial contracting company that has been generating between $2M to $3.5M in annual revenue with strong repeat and referral-based clients, an excellent reputation, and no reliance...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $407,579

California Legal Document Assistance

Long Beach, CA

Established Legal Document Assistance business serving Long Beach, California since 2004. This turnkey operation specializes in family law document preparation including divorce, custody, support, and...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $6,000

Fully equipped salon for sale

$25,000 - Walnut Creek, CA

$25,000

Walnut Creek, CA

Premium Burger Restaurant $300K

Yuba City, CA

Do you have what it takes to flip the perfect burger and satisfy the hunger of customers? Then don't miss out on this sizzling opportunity to become your own boss and run your own premium burger joint...

$300,000

$300,000

Turnkey Medical Spa for Sale – Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills, CA

Located in the prestigious Beverly Hills area with a high-income clientele. Highlights: -Fully operational business with an impeccable reputation -3 experienced nurses and 1 professional front desk...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $65,000

Harinder Garcha(Realtor)

Re/max Gold Commercial Santa Clara Valley

Serving Stanislaus County, CA

We specialize in connecting buyers and sellers in high-value business and commercial real estate transactions. Led by Harinder Singh Garcha, a seasoned business specialist with extensive experience and personal investments in gas stations, liquor stores, hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and various other businesses, our company is dedicated to maximizing value for our clients with real-world knowledge. With a deep understanding of market trends, financial analysis, and negotiation strategies, Harinder Singh Garcha has built a reputation for facilitating seamless transactions that benefit all parties involved. Whether you are looking to invest in a thriving business, sell your established enterprise, or expand your portfolio, our team provides expert guidance throughout the process. What We Do: - Business Sales & Acquisitions: Assisting buyers and sellers in purchasing and selling gas stations, convenience stores, hotels, liquor stores, and other businesses. - Investment Strategy Consulting: Providing data-driven insights and recommendations to help clients make informed investment decisions. Negotiation & Deal Structuring: Ensuring fair and beneficial agreements that align with our clients' goals. Why Choose Us?: - Industry Expertise: Years of experience in business and real estate transactions. - Extensive Network: Connections with qualified buyers, sellers, lenders, and industry professionals. - Results-Driven Approach: Focused on securing the best possible outcomes for clients. - Confidential & Professional Service: We handle every transaction with discretion and integrity. We don’t just facilitate transactions—we build long-term partnerships that help our clients grow and succeed. Whether you are buying your first business, selling a profitable investment, or exploring new opportunities, we are here to guide you every step of the way. Honesty & Integrity is our #1 priority. Peninsula Gold: Broker#01957500 Harinder Garcha: DRE#02132413

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High-Margin Tobacco and Vape Store-Fully Stocked and Operational

Downey, CA

Profitable Tobacco & Vape Store for Sale – High Margins, Strong Cash Flow Here’s your chance to own a proven, cash-flowing business in the fast-growing vape and tobacco industry. This well-established...

$80,000

$80,000

EBITDA: $240,000

35 years established sushi restaurant for sale in SF Inner Sunset

San Francisco, CA

Established Sushi Restaurant - 35 Years of Continuous Operation in San Francisco's Inner Sunset District This well-established sushi restaurant presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in one of...

$150,000

$150,000

Popular Restaurant in Down Town Marin

San Rafael, CA

Description: Award-winning, established restaurant with regular customers and a vibrant online media presence in Downtown Marin, and it occupies an eye-catching corner location in the heart of Marin...

$299,000

$299,000

2 Location Long Beach Area Coffee Concept & Café

Long Beach, CA

This 2 location coffee concept with café offering provides its patrons a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere that combines the charm of a cozy coffee house or cafe with the energy of a convivial...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $165,205

Location! Turnkey Chiropractic Med Spa Center for Sale

Palm Desert, CA

This 42-year-old Chiropractic Center and Med Spa is located in the heart of the Coachella Valley on a very well-known street. With a loyal and steady patient base, the business is strong and ready for...

$425,000

$425,000

Pizza Shop Best Long Beach Location Manager Run Hi Volume

Los Angeles County, CA

Most desirable Long Beach location. Well established Pizza and Wings restaurant with ABC type 41 license. Large social media presence with approx 159,000 followers on Instagram alone. Seller does not...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

Busy Pizza Shop Costa Mesa Manager Run Draft Beer

Costa Mesa, CA

Desirable Costa Mesa location. Well established Pizza and Wings restaurant with ABC type 41 license. Large social media presence with approx 159,000 followers on Instagram alone. Seller does not...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

Near UC Campus a Franchise Boba Location

Berkeley, CA

Thriving beverage business in the heart of Berkeley, CA, with strong brand recognition and a loyal customer base. Specializing in premium tea-based and specialty drinks, it serves students,...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $39,407

Skincare Haus

$100,000 - Glendale, CA

$100,000

Glendale, CA

Franchise Boba Location near UC Campus

Berkeley, CA

Thriving beverage business in the heart of Berkeley, CA, with strong brand recognition and a loyal customer base. Specializing in premium tea-based and specialty drinks, it serves students,...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $39,407

Full-Scope Food Brand and Distribution Platform

Orange County, CA

This nationally operating food and beverage business has developed a rare, end-to-end model that merges brand ownership, distribution, importing, and brokerage into a single operation. Focused on both...

$2,895,000

$2,895,000

Cash Flow: $510,000

Auto Repair & Body Shop

Alameda County, CA

Money-Making Auto Repair & Body Shop – Turnkey Opportunity This is a lucrative business opportunity with significant growth potential for the right owner-operator. The facility is fully equipped with...

$149,000

$149,000

Turnkey Tasting Room, Rooftop Bar and Short Term Rental Unit!

Murphys, CA

Profitable, busy tasting room with huge sundeck, available now in the heart of Main Street Murphys. This meticulously updated commercial lease space also includes a fully furnished apartment, which...

$229,000

$229,000

Own a Recession-Proof Plumbing & Home Svc Franchise – Los Angeles, CA

Pasadena, CA

Fill out the contact form to receive my calendar link and book a quick 15-minute call for details. Designed for leaders — not plumbers — this is your opportunity to step into a scalable,...

$275,000

$275,000

Auto repair shop

Downey, CA

* The total size is approximately 4,500 sf, and business hours are from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, closed on Sundays. Current rent is $10,506 per month, with annual increases tied to CPI but capped at 5%....

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $83,796

Established Meal Prep and Catering Business, Personal Chef

Sacramento County, CA

In 2008 the current owner and chef began in San Francisco after working for over two decades in the restaurant/catering industry. She initially focused on special event catering, specifically within...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $112,000

Kids indoor playground business for sale

Fontana, CA

Well-established indoor children’s playground located in a high-demand residential community. Perfect for a hands-on owner-operator or investor looking for a fun and rewarding business with steady...

$400,000

$400,000

ATM Route - Strong Cash Flow

Los Angeles County, CA

Listing Details: - Location: Los Angeles - Number of Units: 50 - Terminal Brand: GenMega & Hyosung - Age of Machines: 2-4 years - Established: 2020 - Annual Net Cashflow: ~$192,000 - Cashloading: In...

$1,152,000

$1,152,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

Profitable Event Space + Plant Rental Business + (optional) Plant Shop

San Jose, CA

This business operates as an event venue with an additional plant rental service for corporate and private events. Originally opened as a retail plant store, it has successfully transitioned to focus...

$15,000

$15,000

3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Rialto, CA

$1,095,000 - Bloomington, CA

$1,095,000

Bloomington, CA

Chris Holzgraf

Premier Route Consulting

Solo Medical Practice for Sale

San Juan Capistrano, CA

This well-established medical office in Orange County, California has been in business for 25 years. Demographics are mostly Latino. One Physician can run this Solo medical fee for service practice....

$500,000

$500,000

Unique nail salon

Newport Beach, CA

Coming soon...

$320,000

$320,000

Turnkey Flooring, Tile & Home Design Business in the Coachella Valley

Palm Springs, CA

This beautiful 4300 sq ft tile and design home improvement showroom in the heart of the Coachella Valley features contemporary and mid-century modern products. There is a diverse selection of top high...

$1,725,000

$1,725,000

Successful Massage Practice

San Francisco, CA

Well established, San Francisco Massage Practice with over a decade of profitable operation. With a dozen Massage Therapists under employment, this business enjoys a sterling reputation with clients,...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $160,946

Spa, Salon, Nails, Facials, Hair, +++

Santa Monica, CA

A full service spa/salon, offering hair color & style, manicure, pedicure, facials, skin care, waxing, threading, & full esthetician services. It's all here. European style & techniques offered. 11...

$110,000

$110,000

Full service Italian Restaurant with Beer & Wine

San Diego County, CA

Established in 1975 at the same location, and run by the same owner, this restaurant is a neighborhood destination. With a Homey Italian menu and a homey atmosphere, it makes clients feel at home...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

High Profit Supermarket For Sale In Kern County

Kern County, CA

PREMIER, HIGH-PROFIT SUPERMARKET INVESTMENT IN GROWING KERN COUNTY Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-volume supermarket with a proven, multi-million dollar revenue stream and...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

High Volume 3 Gas Stations Package Deal @Tulare County

Tulare County, CA

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a profitable portfolio of three established gas station and convenience stores operating as a package deal in Tulare County, California. This offering is a...

$5,950,000

$5,950,000

Max One Business - Randall Barondess,CBB DRE #01712956 -RE/MAX ONE

XQB Management Inc, DBA RE/MAX ONE

Serving Ventura County, CA

Max One Business and Commercial Services provides our clients the highest standards of professionalism and knowledge by our staff of Certified agents. We continually educate our agents to ensure our clients are getting the most up to date talent and information available. The Max One team of agents are members in good standing with the International Association of Business Brokers (I.B.B.A.) and the California Association of Business Brokers (C.A.B.B.) All commercial business agents must be part of our association and continually go through rigorous training classes. Max One Business is part of RE/MAX One Commercial and affiliated with RE/MAX Commercial, a world wide network of agents specializing in Commercial brokerage. Each business broker and adviser specialize's in their own area of expertise, however, our cross marketing and staff integrates knowledge and manpower needed to accommodate the overall needs of our clients. In most any business transaction there is a lease, real property acquisition or multiple lease assumptions. We are equipped to handle all real estate and business brokerage needs.

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Upscale Fitness & Wellness Studio with Advanced Health Services

San Francisco County, CA

Located in a densely populated West Coast city, this luxury fitness and wellness brand has positioned itself as a leader in personalized training, health diagnostics, and integrative lifestyle...

$5,495,000

$5,495,000

Cash Flow: $825,000

Exotic Car Rental Business! (Already Revenuing)

Claremont, CA

Established exotic car rental business operating in Claremont, CA since 2023, generating $120,000 in annual revenue with strong cash flow. This turnkey operation includes a premium fleet valued at...

$260,000

$260,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Established Sandblasting and Powder Coating Business

$200,000 - San Diego County, CA

$200,000

San Diego County, CA

Established Aircraft Parts Distributor with Major Airline Accounts

Los Angeles County, CA

Unlock this highly profitable aviation parts business with a world-class reputation and decades of trusted relationships with major airlines and OEMs. Turnkey operation with two strategically located...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

Cash Flow: $543,693

Auto Service & Tire Shop

Marin County, CA

$120,000 Net Profit Auto Service & Tire Shop This is an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or a semi-absentee owner to acquire a well-equipped and established auto repair and tire shop in the...

$150,000

$150,000

Ventura County's Premiere Restaurant/Wine Bar

Ventura County, CA

Ventura County's Premiere Restaurant/Wine Bar RRC#: 5133 Offered at $$499,000 Location: Ventura County Annual Revenue: $242,000 Monthly Rent: $8,200 Listing Description: This consistently profitable...

$499,000

$499,000

Owner Operator San Diego Home Cleaning Business

San Diego, CA

HS Listing ID-67880 Asking price- $99,000 2024 Gross - 50k 2024 Net after expenses - 41k Business highlights: Repeat client: weekly, biweekly, monthly Been in business since January 2021 Home based...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $41,000

Turnkey Caterer, Restaurant, Onsite Catering Space - All in one!

Santa Barbara County, CA

Four Hospitality Businesses that are all contiguous. Includes a catering company, restaurant, on- site catering event space, and takeaway space. Key employees are in place and willing to stay. The...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $280,000

Fast Gourmet Sandwich Shop Near El Paseo in Palm Desert

Palm Desert, CA

This 1,418 square foot gourmet sandwich shop boasts delicious sandwiches from turkey, beef, seafood, Italian, classics, all the way to vegetarian! This is a modern well-known franchise that could also...

$299,000

$299,000

Established 2009 – Successful Downtown Culver City Restaurant & Bar

Los Angeles County, CA

Established 2009 – Successful Downtown Culver City Restaurant & Bar with Large Attractive Patio RRC#:5134 Offered at $1,350,000 Location: Los Angeles County Annual Revenue: $2,386,000 Annual Cash...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

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.