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High-Margin Beverage Brand National Retail Presence, $10 MM+ potential

San Bernardino County, CA

Quick Highlights: • High-Margin, Scalable Model – Lean operations, outsourced production. • Made-in-U.S.A. – Premium positioning and compliance advantage. • Proprietary Formulas – Developed over many...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $305,000

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

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

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

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...

$175,000

$175,000

Creative & Popular Artisan Bakery w/Established Clients & Distribution

Napa, CA

Creative & Popular Artisan Bakery with Well Established Clients and Distribution RRC#: 5103 Asking Price: Offered At $475000 Location: Annual Revenue: $2,384,794 Annual Cash Flow: Contact For Info...

$475,000

$475,000

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

Iconic Shabu Shabu Restaurant for Sale – Arcadia, CA

$450,000 - Arcadia, CA

$450,000

Arcadia, CA

Lara Liu

CBD Investment Inc

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

#1 Home Cleaning Franchise - $125K Net Income - SBA Approved!!

Bakersfield, CA

Golden opportunity to own the leading home cleaning franchise in Bakersfield, California! This established business generates $113K annual cash flow with a fully trained 10-person team already in...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

Edward L. Fixen, Certified Business Broker

BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc.

Serving Los Angeles 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 $20 million. BusinessQuest is a full service business appraisal and business brokerage firm. Over the years we have sold close to 200 businesses and valued another 300 businesses in the manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, business services, personal services, retail, food service, healthcare, transportation & logistics industries and many others. 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, two (2) 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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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

Solo Medical Practice for Sale

San Juan Capistrano, CA

This established medical office has proudly served the community for 25 years and is located in a prime Orange County location. With a strong and loyal patient base, primarily Latino, this solo...

$400,000

$400,000

Successful Massage Practice - Just Reduced!

San Francisco, CA

Motivated Seller - Newly Reduced Price! Well established, San Francisco Massage Practice with over a decade of profitable operation. With a dozen Massage Therapists under employment, this business...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $185,571

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

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

Turn-key Unique Event Venue | Studio City | Real Estate Included

$9,500,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$9,500,000

Los Angeles, CA

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 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

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

Smoke, Tobacco, Cigar, Accessories Store

Torrance, CA

A full service smoke & tobacco store. Priced at inventory value Only! Selling all types of premium cigars, cigarettes, glass, pipes, accessories, gifts, supplies, drinks, +++. Full equipped with all...

$45,000

$45,000

Turn Key Restaurant within Walking distance of UC

Alameda County, CA

Location. Location. Location. Restaurant in prim location w unbelievable Low rent located in on famous and international street for tourists and students. The busiest foot traffic street in town until...

$165,000

$165,000

$2.75M Landscape Maintenance Firm– SF South Bay Licensed Contractor

Santa Clara County, CA

Licensed Contractor – Long Term Contracts (HOAs), Recurring Revenue, Outstanding Reputation Established landscape maintenance provider serving 30+ HOA and community clients per week across the San...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $520,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $520,000

Liquor Store with Real Estate for Sale in Stanislaus County

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Stanislaus County, CA

Business Description: * Liquor Store business and real estate for sale in Stanislaus County CA. * The store has been in the area from very long time with loyal customer base. * Gross sales are up to...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Crazy Cool Jukeboxes

$45,000 - Granada Hills, CA

$45,000

Granada Hills, CA

Subway Restaurant in Burbank LA

Burbank, CA

This is an opportunity to purchase a Subway. The store is situated in the Glenoaks Plaza at a busy, signalized intersection offering excellent street visibility. It is in turnkey condition, spanning...

$150,000

$150,000

(4) Profitable Facial Spa Units For Sale

Los Angeles, CA

For sale (4) facial spa units in Los Angeles County. All are profitable and well maintained with excellent and reliable employees. This business yields very strong margins and attractive returns...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

Cash Flow: $1,000,181

Valet Dry Cleaners Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

? Over 50 Years of Service – Well-Established Dry Cleaners for Sale A rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable dry cleaning business with over 50 years of continuous operation in the same...

$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Best Corner location W/ a water fountain on the Patio type 47 Liquor

Pleasanton, CA

Price Reduction, The specific area has a few key characteristics worth knowing: The address is in a commercial / retail area.This is a fairly major thoroughfare in that part of Pleasanton. So there is...

$299,000

$299,000

Top Rated San Diego HVAC Business for Sale

San Diego, CA

Incredible opportunity to acquire one of San Diego's top rated HVAC companies! Seller financing options available for qualified buyer! This highly profitable HVAC business has been serving all of San...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Operating Home Health for Sale – ACHC Accredited and Fully Licensed

Chatsworth, CA

This established home health agency business and license is being offered for sale at an asking price of $545,000. The business currently serves 62 patients, with 30 active cases, and has maintained...

$545,000

$545,000

Vending Machines - Latest Tech - Passive & Great Margins

San Diego, CA

Booming – Semi-Passive – Healthy Snacks & Drinks Vending Machines Business Covering the Greater San Diego area. Runs on a flexible part-time schedule, great margins, and scalable. Each machine...

$170,000

$170,000

Cash Flow: $186,000

Naturopathic Medicine & Ayurvedic Clinic

California

Well Established successful Naturopathic Medical Practice located in one of the Metro city in the Northern California. It has four key offerings such as Ayurveda & Naturopathy Clinic (Consultations),...

$890,000

$890,000

Cash Flow: $353,991

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Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Very Profitable Cafe Shop

Riverside, CA

MONTHLY GROSS: $50,000~ $60,000 MONTHLY RENT: $4,651 + $1,750 NNN. LEASE TERMS: 3+ 5+ 5 STORE SIZE: 1,750 SQFT WAGE: $18,000/MO. + TIPS. REASON FOR SELLING: MOVING. OWNER ABSENTEE RUN. GREAT LOCATION...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer, 30+ Years – Real Estate Available

Orange County, CA

Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer with 30+ Years in operations located in Southern California – Real Estate Available for purchase alongside business Established more than three decades ago, this Southern...

$13,900,000

$13,900,000

Cash Flow: $2,083,400

Restaurant Asset Sale Mission Valley – Top Mall Location, Turn Key

$390,000 - San Diego, CA

$390,000

San Diego, CA

SoCal High End Cabinet Business with Golf Simulator Contracts

Los Angeles County, CA

This profitable cabinet shop has been a trusted name in custom cabinetry and millwork for years, serving both residential and commercial clients across Southern California. The company has maintained...

$899,900

$899,900

Cash Flow: $353,483

Profitable Subway Sandwich Shop – $123K Cash Flow & Highway Location

Fairfield, CA

Rare opportunity to own a nationally recognized sandwich franchise with strong cash flow and unbeatable highway visibility. This location consistently generates solid profits, making it an attractive...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $132,335

Tacos

Buena Park, CA

Easy to manage, 100% Help Run, No Experience needed, Consistent sales for the last 2 years and now, call Broker Stan 714 269 2149 for more info...

$465,000

$465,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Established Christmas Lighting Business – 20+ Years, Torrance, CA

Torrance, CA

Over 20 years in business and the largest Christmas lighting service in Torrance’s Sleepy Hollow, this well-established seasonal business shines bright every year with a 95% customer retention rate...

$25,000

$25,000

Italian Restaurant

Palm Springs, CA

For sale in the greater Palm Springs area is an excellent Italian restaurant that boasts a classic Italian menu filled with delicious flavors and wonderful pizzas. This well-established eatery...

$925,000

$925,000

Cash Flow: $127,846

Pizza Franchise-Well Priced for a Quick Sale! Only 49k down!

Stockton, CA

Seller Financing with only 49k down! This is a well established Papa Murphy's franchise for sale. $503,972.92 in gross sales for 2024!! It is located in Stockton, Ca. Pizza Restaurant is located on a...

$79,000

$79,000

3 Fedex Linehaul Unassigned Team Runs - PRICE REDUCED

Sacramento, CA

RARE opportunity to own FEDEX Routes in one of the most competitive hubs. 3 Unassigned Team runs based out of Northern California hubs. 2023/2024 new tractors leases + Team Drivers. Exclusive...

$695,000

$695,000

EBITDA: $450,000

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.