Riverside County, CA
This is a turnkey, AI-powered real estate business that helps with residential disputes. Customers pay a fee to use a custom system that guides them step-by-step based on their situation. The software...
$24,995
Riverside County, CA
This is a turnkey, AI-powered real estate business that helps with residential disputes. Customers pay a fee to use a custom system that guides them step-by-step based on their situation. The software...
$24,995
San Francisco, CA
Established Neighborhood Liquor & Market in Prime Pacific Heights Location This turnkey retail opportunity represents over 40 years of continuous operation in one of San Francisco's most desirable...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $185,250
San Rafael, CA
Tanshon (a name combining “tan” and “cushion”) offers a turnkey opportunity centered around a novel, first-to-market indoor tanning bed cushion. Protected by a granted U.S. design patent, the product...
$249,000
Concord, CA
Step into ownership of a proven Beard Papa's franchise - the world-famous cream puff brand with over 550 locations worldwide. This Concord location sits right in the heart of Todos Santos Plaza,...
$148,000
San Diego, CA
High Margin, Recurring Revenue, Global Scalability. High-End Business & Social Networking Club - Established Chapter for Sale with a proven road map to $10,000,000 in recurring revenue, serviceable...
$500,000
EBITDA: $376,992
Cypress, CA
Established Thai Restaurant - Prime Cypress Location This well-established Thai restaurant offers an exceptional opportunity for owner-operators in Orange County's dynamic Cypress market. Operating...
$220,000
Downey, CA
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a fully established and thriving Advanced Psychological and Behavioral Medicine Center. Specializing in comprehensive mental health services, the center has a...
$500,000
Concord, CA
Turnkey Trampoline Park Opportunity – Established Rockin' Jump Location Fully operational and well-maintained trampoline park offers ready-to-run indoor entertainment business in a prime location. As...
$2,000,000
EBITDA: $664,984
Artesia, CA
Turnkey Established Thai Restaurant - Prime Artesia Location This profitable Thai restaurant offers an exceptional turnkey opportunity for owner-operators in Los Angeles County's established Artesia...
$450,000
Santa Clara, CA
Established Party Bus Business - 25 Years of Success This well-established party bus operation has been serving the Santa Clara County market since 2000, building a solid reputation and loyal customer...
$125,000
Available Nationwide
AlphaGraphics business-to-business model provides complete marketing, signs and print solutions to help local businesses grow. Our 52 years of experience provides national brand recognition, excellent support, training and growth in a scalable model.
$125,000
Los Angeles County, CA
After five successful years(going on six), I am offering for sale one of the highest-margin businesses in my portfolio. For a new owner, this business offers a life that most dream off. It allows you...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $159,000
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 >>>...
$18,338,690
Cash Flow: $3,667,738
$450,000
Marysville, CA
Encinitas, CA
WELL ESTABLISHED COASTAL-THEMED SUPERFOOD BRAND “Turnkey” superfood business operating profitably with steady and growing income streams in San Diego's high affluent & thriving wellness market....
$450,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Los Angeles, CA
Premium mobile pet grooming business serving affluent neighborhoods across Los Angeles. No storefront, no lease. The entire operation runs out of three Wag'n Tails grooming vans. Three groomers do all...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
Eric Singer
Future In Franchises
Serving Sacramento County, CA
I sold my vending business in 2010 after 30 years of service to the Portland and Salem metro areas. Today, I assist other business owners in the process of selling ones business and getting top dollar. My experience will help you in avoiding costly mistakes, while bringing the buyer and seller to a closing that works for all parties.. I provide assistance with the valuation of your business, writing an informative and engaging listing, presenting you with offers, into negotiations, and closing. Feel free to download the 'Ten Steps to Selling your Business' at my website: https://www.investinginthenorthwest.com/selling-your-business-or-franchise Click on the '10 step precess to selling your business' to enter your email and into a landing page to access the document or contact me directly.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Pet Store & Real Estate Available! Located in one of the densest parts of San Francisco. The opportunity offers a turnkey store with established five years in sales. An owner user here will pay...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $19,020
Topanga, CA
VanLab is a leading and innovative business offering DIY conversion kits to transform vans, SUVs, and wagons into adventure vehicles for travel and camping. This business designs and...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $185,000
San Diego, CA
StretchMed is a boutique wellness franchise specializing in 1-on-1 assisted stretching, designed to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life through a structured, medically...
$45,000
Roseville, CA
This beautifully appointed restaurant and cafe space offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a turnkey food service location in one of Roseville's most desirable markets. The space...
$275,000
Ontario, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! Here’s everything you need to know about VENDTOYZ: WHAT YOU'RE GETTING $4,500+ monthly cashflow Prime locations with high foot traffic...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Available in California
Movers Who Care - Own a market leading business with $3.1M Average Unit Sales
$80,000
Los Angeles County, CA
PLEASE READ: Established Security Monitoring Business - Premium Passive Income Opportunity No Facilities or Assets to be sold. Home Based Business. MONTHLY REVENUE: Selling MONTHLY Revenue and...
$350,000
EBITDA: $94,000
Big Bear Lake, CA
Big Bear Auto Repair - Established NAPA Certified Auto Center This well-established automotive repair business has served Big Bear Lake, California for 39 years, making it the oldest and most...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
$250,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Glendale, CA
Established Medicare-certified Home Health Agency located in Glendale, California, fully licensed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and accredited by the Joint Commission. The...
$220,000
Newport Beach, CA
For Sale: F45 Training Newport Beach & F45 Training Corona Del Mar Price is for both studios With 780 active F45 franchises in the US, these studios represent 2 of the absolute best locations in the...
$499,000
San Diego, CA
Boomerang was established in 1994 in Grapevine, Texas. It's a household name in the music industry. Cash-flow is positive and debt-free. Very low overhead for daily operations. Sales and Admin duties...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Folsom, CA
More Than A Mailbox is a long established, full service pack and ship and mailbox rental business with a strong reputation built over more than two decades. Located in a high traffic retail center in...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Torrance, CA
Zoom Room Torrance is a well-established and highly successful positive reinforcement dog training franchise located in a bustling area of the South Bay. Originally opened in Redondo Beach in 2013,...
$150,000
San Diego, CA
A very rare find is currently available in Mission Hills. A type-48 bar location (NO food requirement) with a live entertainment license that has been recently completely remodeled from the ground up...
$199,995
Atascadero, CA
Inbloom Decals Ltd is a well-established and profitable retail tourism brand specializing in high-quality, waterproof vinyl stickers inspired by adventure, travel, and nature. What sets our stickers...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $113,107
Available Nationwide
Signarama is ranked #1 in the sign industry as the leading franchise offering branding services, signs, and graphics to businesses, organizations, and consumers. With nearly 900 stores, Signarama represents 80% of the franchised sign business around the world.
$60,000
Los Angeles, CA
Located in Van Nuys, California, this specialty automotive shop produces adhesive tire lettering and custom sidewall decals for cars, trucks, and motorcycles. The business operates from a small leased...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Los Angeles, CA
**In Escrow** Happy Customers Bring Fast Growth for this Turn-Key Self-Serve Pet Wash! Recent build-out with professional grade tubs, dryers, W/D, racks, ramps, and so much more. Super clean...
$95,000
$1,650,000
Moorpark, CA
Monterey County, CA
Great opportunity to own a growing, established, and very popular pizza restaurant. The pizza restaurant is located on the main busy street/highway next to an AutoMall. High visibility and great...
$199,000
Sacramento, CA
Island Fin Poké – Delta Shores is a turnkey, fast-casual restaurant offering fresh, customizable, Hawaiian-inspired poké bowls in one of Sacramento’s fastest-growing retail corridors. Located in the...
$250,000
Available Nationwide
The Big Opportunity in B2B Landscaping
$49,500
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...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
California
Top 10 Crypto News Media Brand | Global Syndication | 25M+ Monthly Impressions A high-authority, crypto-native news platform and newswire service ranked among the top 10 globally, with extensive...
$16,000,000
EBITDA: $5,200,000
Orange, CA
REDUCED TO SELL! Owner will consider all reasonable offers. Thriving Luxury Day Spa Business for Sale, Turnkey Day Spa in the Heart of Orange, CA. Services currently offered: Massage, Facial, Waxing...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Santa Clarita, CA
Rare Opportunity: Edible Arrangements – Santa Clarita This is a rare opportunity to acquire an Edible Arrangements franchise in the heart of Santa Clarita, one of the most desirable and fast-growing...
$125,000
Napa, CA
Become a social entrepreneur. Invest in helping people feel great. An unparalleled opportunity to own a top-performing True REST Float Spa Franchise in the Napa Valley without the time and expense of...
$90,000
David Blatteis
Blatteis Realty Co. Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Independently owned and operated since 1922, Blatteis Realty was one of the first San Francisco real estate companies to specialize in retail and office space for lease. By emphasizing cooperation amongst our own team members as well as the brokerage community, our company's presence and knowledge of San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area has, for almost a century, secured the multigenerational loyalty of Property Owners, Institutional Organizations, Tenants, Principal Developers, and Brokers. Blatteis Realty's reputation for collaboration, knowledge, and extensive service grew alongside San Francisco's rise as a world center and international destination for fashion, retail, and entertainment. Our firm is a full-service brokerage company that covers the complete range of commercial real estate transactions: Retail Real Estate Services, Investment Sales & Acquisitions, Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Location Strategy Services, Commercial Real Estate Consulting Services, Property Management, and more. Our team of experts knows the value of maintaining relationships. Our clients know us for our knowledge and integrity. For a complete list of the services offered, please browse our website or contact us directly.
Thousand Oaks, CA
High quality aesthetic medical spa and skin care clinic offering facials, laser hair removal, fat reduction, body sculpting, PDO threads, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), and face contouring. We provide...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Beverly Hills, CA
After building this clinic from the ground up, I’m now making it available for the right buyer. This is a fully operational, cash-pay telehealth clinic with licensed providers already in place,...
$75,000
$500,000
San Andreas, CA
Garden Grove, CA
An excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped supermarket operating in a strong market. The business features: fairly new appliances, huge parking lot for customers, well-trained staff, and a...
$3,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
Business Description Passive HIGH income EV rental car company ASSET BACKED INVESTMENTS THAT GENERATES thousands of dollars immediately. Sounds too good to be true? IT'S REAL! Hands-Off EV Rental...
$80,000
Available in California
Change lives through math, including your own - no educator experience required. We're top-in-category for franchisee satisfaction.
$112,000
Tustin, CA
Major opportunity to own a modern, contemporary fast-casual Chinese restaurant located in the highly desirable Tustin/Irvine Marketplace, one of Orange County’s busiest and most visible dining...
$269,000
San Rafael, CA
Established in 2003, LegUp Dog Walking & Pet Care is an owner-operated business that has built a deeply loyal, long-term client base in Marin County. LegUp provides reliable group dog walks and...
$110,000
Beverly Hills, CA
This is an Amazon FBA home decor brand with healthy operating history and a proven ability to generate profit. Across 2024 and 2025 combined, the business produced nearly $200,000 in net profit on...
$225,000
EBITDA: $74,000
California
Business Overview: • Contracted Service Area (CSA) operating out of Southern California • 50% eCommerce (Residential) and 50% (Commercial) Pickup & Delivery routes • Currently running 12 P&D routes,...
$1,249,000
Cash Flow: $342,054
San Diego County, CA
Exciting Business Opportunity: Profitable Sandblasting & Powder Coating Shop in San Diego County! This is your chance to own a well-established, profitable sandblasting and powder coating business...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Alameda County, CA
Discover a rare opportunity to own a 100% occupied and highly profitable salon suite business. This turnkey operation offers a simplified, semi-absentee business model with consistent recurring...
$700,000
EBITDA: $138,000
Los Angeles, CA
PROFITABLE WATER AND HERBS STORE - 25 YEARS ESTABLISHED This well-established health food and nutrition business has been serving the Hollywood, California community since 1998. Located in a prime 800...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $68,000
San Diego, CA
Business Overview: SoCal Vows is an established Southern California wedding company providing ceremony and coordination services for couples who want a simple, organized, and personal experience. The...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hayward, CA
THE local gathering place with a long history of fabulous, diverse, inclusive events. The ideal buyer would be one who will carry on the legacy of the historical World Famous Turf Club and take it to...
$3,000,000
Available in California
Tap into the huge demand for fresh, custom-made pet foods by owning this top-ranked pet franchise.
$50,000
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:
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.