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Established plumbing business for sale

Northridge, CA

* PLUMBING BUSINESS FOR SALE – TURNKEY OPPORTUNITY * 6 Years in Business – Established, Reputable & Profitable * Prime Location – Low Rent in the Heart of San Fernando Valley * 130+ 5-Star Reviews –...

$725,000

$725,000

Home Based Digital Advertising Firm For Sale

San Jose, CA

This turn-key business sells social media marketing ,traditional advertising and search engine optimization as well as a full suite of business support products .The sale price includes a large...

$109,000

$109,000

Cash Flow: $91,400

Concord CPA Firm for Sale

Concord, CA

CPA firm for sale in Concord, CA. ref # CON125. This firm was established by the Seller in 1992 and has been operating in its current location ever since. The firm can be relocated after the lase...

$535,000

$535,000

Cash Flow: $240,322

Encino CPA Firm for Sale

Encino, CA

CPA firm for sale in Encino, CA Ref# ENO125. This CPA Seller has 35 years of practice experience and is ready to transition into retirement. The Seller is open to assisting the Buyer on a part-time or...

$895,000

$895,000

Cash Flow: $348,384

Torrance CPA Firm for Sale

Torrance, CA

CPA firm for sale in Torrance, CA. ref # TOR125. This long-standing and highly respected practice has been serving the South Bay area since 1996 and now the Seller would like to plan for retirement....

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $590,765

100+ years in business with $1.2M+ in SDE

California

Discover a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, top-tier California feed manufacturing and wholesale company with over a century of success. Known for its high-quality products, strong...

Cash Flow: $1,109,010

Cash Flow: $1,109,010

Well Established Printing Shop in South Bay

Santa Clara County, CA

Established 46 years ago in South Bay, this printing shop has grown to be the only full-service print shop in the area. It operates out of a custom-built 4,200 sq ft facility with in-house production...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $191,216

Well-Established Trucking Company

Santa Rosa, CA

Turnkey, compliant, and ready to operate on day one. This Trucking Company is a licensed, insured, and safety-rated interstate carrier with an excellent reputation for reliability and service. This is...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $124,850

Rare, Iconic Surf Shop for Sale in Southern California

Orange County, CA

**FOR SALE: Iconic Surf Retail Store in the Heart of Southern California** **Location, Location, Location!** An exciting opportunity to own a beloved and well-established surf shop in one of Southern...

$380,000

$380,000

Cash Flow: $123,000

Burger restaurant with strong sales, newly renovated, outdoor seating

Fullerton, CA

MUST REBRAND! Bring your proven concept to this location. Burger Fast Food Restaurant – $900K Sales – Prime North Orange County Price: $249k (Buyer must rebrand) Gross Revenue: $900,000 Location:...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

Profitable Family Medical Practice For Sale

Riverside, CA

Family Medicine Practice for Sale – Prime Location Near Riverside & Moreno Valley An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established General Family Medicine Practice located on the border of...

$698,000

$698,000

Cash Flow: $241,104

Below Market Price-Mountain Mike's Pizza in San Diego County

San Diego County, CA

Below Market Price- Mountain Mike's Franchise Pizza in San Diego County Priced to sell quickly!! * Total Gross Annual sales are from $674,000 to $975,000 * Location established in 2017 * Anchored by...

$135,000

$135,000

Oil Changer top-Tier Franchise, Price to Sell

San Joaquin County, CA

The franchise will only approve an owner-operator. They will not approve investor or absentee owners. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to own a top-tier franchise backed by a nationally...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $110,487

Drive Thru Restaurant with Real Estate. Approx. 1.2 AC

$5,500,000 - San Bernardino, CA

$5,500,000

San Bernardino, CA

Gus Otaki

Petroleum Realty

Napa Auto Care

Williams, CA

Come check out this 6,169 sqft building in Williams, CA. Sitting on a 0.34 acre lot. Real Estate and business available for sale. The property is well suited for automotive and industrial uses. Large...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Just Reduced - Absentee Owner Turn Key Brazilian Juice Bar and Cafe

Redondo Beach, CA

This is an amazing opportunity to buy a business that is absentee owned, and has a huge following in Los Angeles. Not only do they serve amazing fresh juice smoothies, but also their most popular item...

$199,000

$199,000

Raj Golee

Biz Depot Brokers

Serving Alameda County, CA

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Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

This store is located in a busy area with constant streams of foot traffic.. It has been in business for over 20 years and is four blocks from the ocean in a prime location. Owners are seniors dealing...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $66,000

Smoke Shop Accessories Wholesaler, Monthly Nets $30k, Retire, La, Ca.

Los Angeles, CA

Business Profile: Established Wholesale Smoke Shop Accessories Company / SBA for qualified buyer. Annual Gross Revenue: $2,000,000 Monthly Rent: $10,700 Lease Terms: 3 years Building Size: Two units –...

$739,000

$739,000

Cash Flow: $360,000

Production Equipment Rentals – Well-Established with w/High Inventory!

Los Angeles, CA

This production equipment rental company is a one-stop shop that can satisfy all of the equipment and expendable needs of its film, television and commercial production company clients. This...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $3,645

Well-Established Breakfast & Lunch Cafe for Sale | $170,000

Alameda County, CA

Established neighborhood breakfast & lunch café with an excellent local reputation. Located in an area experiencing ongoing development — offering strong marketing potential and growth opportunities...

$170,000

$170,000

1,382sf Profitable Spa in Ktown since 2015 another Medspa in OC

Los Angeles, CA

This is a skincare spa for sale. Monthly rent $4,756+cam $4,014; size 1,382sf; average monthly gross $40,000; average monthly net $12,000+; 1 VIP room, 1 showroom, 1 tea room and 1 restroom; 1 full...

$230,000

$230,000

Beautiful Wine & Beer Bar | Newer Build | Fully Equipped

Santa Barbara County, CA

Beautiful Wine & Beer Bar | Newer Build | Fully Equipped RRC# 5041 Location: Santa Barbara County Description: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established wine and craft beer bar,...

$135,000

$135,000

Auto Detail Shop in Express Car Wash. Excellent Location.

Norco, CA

12 years established Auto detail shop in Norco. Located in express Car Wash. Lots of Car dealerships around here. Excellent opportunity for who has experience in auto detailing....

$40,000

$40,000

Hookah Bar And Restaurant

Los Angeles County, CA

Location: Prime Ventura – One of the busiest streets Established: 2014 Overview: Hookah Bar & Restaurant presents a unique opportunity to acquire a successful business in a high-traffic area of...

$350,000

$350,000

Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!

Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek, CA

Steven Mesita

AYANA RETAIL

Hotel For Sale Berkeley, CA

Berkeley, CA

This 3 story, interior corridor hotel has 113 keys and has an excellent location on University Avenue. The hotel is near The University of California - Berkeley, the Lawrence Berkeley National...

$19,500,000

$19,500,000

Commercial Kitchen Rental- very easy operation. Semi-Absentee

San Jose, CA

HIGHLIGHTS High demand business that is very hard to find and build due to city and county regulations, zoning, parking, etc. This is a very simple business that is run mostly absentee. The Health...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $158,112

Teriyaki restaurant near USC

Los Angeles, CA

This restaurant is located in a high foot-traffic area near USC, making it a prime location with strong growth potential. It is a long-established business, originally opened in 2008 and operated by...

$185,000

$185,000

Cash Flow: $147,600

Collision Center for Sale

Van Nuys, CA

Now available in Van Nuys, this exceptional turnkey collision center presents an outstanding opportunity for entrepreneurs or established operators in the automotive industry. This fully equipped...

$365,000

$365,000

Excellent Location in the corner of 2 Major streets & off Highway 280

San Jose, CA

One of the busiest corners of south bay by highway 280, you can convert to other concepts, NO Indian or coffee shop, beer & wine license, turn key. Trendy, youthful, and culturally driven Often...

$168,000

$168,000

Premier Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine Clinic 25+ Years

San Diego, CA

Profitable Regenerative Medicine Clinic Scalable Model Founded by a nationally recognized pioneer in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, this cash practice has been helping patients since 1996. It...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $369,962

Prime Pleasanton Location

Pleasanton, CA

Location, Location, Location! (TURN KEY) includes all FF&E, It's your opportunity to own one of Pleasanton's busiest and most successful restaurants. Full Liquor license Type 47, (over 100 seats...

$850,000

$850,000

Established Nearshore Software Staff Augmentation Firm

Orange County, CA

Keystone Business Advisors is pleased to bring to market this successful agency that provides nearshore software talent for innovative technology companies looking to rapidly scale software...

Lakewood Area Cocktail / Dive Bar – Absentee Operated!

Lakewood, CA

A lively Lakewood area neighborhood hangout, this local bar offers a relaxed yet energetic atmosphere with live entertainment permitted 7 nights per week for DJ an karaoke. DJ nights, karaoke, live...

$275,000

$275,000

After School Business For Sale San Mateo, CA

San Mateo, CA

Known for its commercial and educational facilities. Versatile property located in the Los Prados neighborhood of San Mateo, A family-friendly, walkable, and bike-friendly area. Quick access to major...

$450,000

$450,000

Prime Opportunity: Retail Condominium with Operating Franchise

$1,100,000 - San Francisco, CA

$1,100,000

San Francisco, CA

Locksmith Business For Sale In Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Profitable locksmith business for sale, operating statewide in California under three established brands. The seller has a locksmith license and not a contractor’s license. He subcontracts when the...

$749,000

$749,000

Cash Flow: $345,264

Long Established Towing Company

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of Los Angeles County’s most reputable and long-standing towing and recovery companies. With almost 40 decades of operational excellence, this business has...

$2,996,000

$2,996,000

Cash Flow: $742,300

Cigar Shop with Club and Mailbox Rentals For Sale in Orange County CA

Orange County, CA

Cigar Shop with Club and Mailbox Rentals For Sale in Orange County Potential E2 Visa Opportunity Are you a cigar aficionado or an aspiring entrepreneur looking to step into a thriving business? Look...

$197,000

$197,000

Cash Flow: $73,909

Established, Lucrative OBGYN Practice Seeks Qualified Successor

Orange County, CA

Attention qualified OBGYNs! This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving OBGYN practice in desirable Orange County, California. Established in 1995, this well-respected practice boasts a loyal...

$1,550,000

$1,550,000

Cash Flow: $633,000

Hospice

Westlake Village, CA

From 08/25/2016 active License, Accreditation by ACHC 08/24/2023...

$450,000

$450,000

Stand alone Mexican food restaurant or bring your own concept 41 lic

Escondido, CA

Turnkey Mexican Restaurant in an Ideal Location Step into ownership of a vibrant, free-standing Mexican food destination restaurant that is ready NOW! This is an ideal location for Mexican food or...

$179,999

$179,999

Sightseeing Tour Co, Hollywood, LA.

Santa Monica, CA

MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION FOR A QUICK TRANSFER. Los Angeles Sightseeing Tour Company - Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Stars Homes, Malibu, Santa Monica and Venice Beaches.... This is one of Los Angeles's most...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Hawaiian Restaurant - Burbank

Burbank, CA

Beautiful Hawaiian Restaurant for Sale – Prime Burbank Location! Opportunity to own a thriving Hawaiian restaurant in one of Burbank’s busiest and most visible intersections—surrounded by national...

$830,000

$830,000

NEREIDA CASTILLO

HOMESMART REALTY WEST

Serving San Diego County, CA

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Premier Paddle & Foil Sports Retailer

Santa Cruz, CA

COVEWATER PADDLE SURF, INC. Established Coastal Retailer + E-Commerce Operation Includes Inventory, Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment, Tradename, Website, and Social media Specialty paddle and foil...

$599,000

$599,000

Well Known Hair Salon on Peninsula

Menlo Park, CA

This is a full-service hair salon serving women, children, and men. Having operated in the Peninsula for over 30 years, the salon has developed a strong reputation. The stylists are experienced and...

$95,000

$95,000

AIRBNB Real Estate property

$1,520,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$1,520,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Huntington Beach, CA CPA Practice for Sale

Orange County, CA

• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 2016 • Software in use includes Lacerte • Approximately 400 individual tax returns with an average fee of $350 per return • Approximately 100...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $179,562

European Market with Liquor License in East Bay

Alameda, CA

This European market and café is situated on a prominent thoroughfare in East Bay. The business offers pantry items, groceries, coffee, pastries, ice cream, milkshakes, and more. It features an...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $8,201

Once in a Decade Restaurant Listing!

Los Angeles, CA

Established Italian Restaurant - Prime Los Angeles Location This turnkey Italian restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in one of Los Angeles' most desirable areas, strategically positioned...

$295,000

$295,000

Liquor Store , Santa Clara

Santa Clara, CA

Description: This Liquor Store offers a broad selection of Liquor, Beer, Wine, spirits, sodas, tobacco, and party supplies. The area around the stadium is set for significant development, with...

$299,000

$299,000

Reclaimed Wood & Architectural Salvage Retail Store - Sales Only

Paso Robles, CA

This supplier specializes in selling reclaimed wood. This ultimate Recycle Business is high in profits and low in effort. They supply reclaimed barn wood to contractors, decorators, homeowners,...

$438,000

$438,000

Cash Flow: $202,000

Rare Opportunity: Previous 14-Bed RCFE in Prime Woodland, Sacramento

Woodland, CA

An exceptional opportunity for seasoned senior care operators! This fully licensed 14-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) is now available in the City of Woodland near Sacramento,...

$997,000

$997,000

Gs $55k-65k+ Com Income (Lotto)$78/YR, Rent $3400(all),lease 15yr

Chino, CA

* STORE SIZE 1700 SQ.FT. / 10 DOOR WALK-IN + 9 DOOR REACHING COOLER * RENT $3,400 (ALL) / $300 UP EVERY THREE YEAR/ LANDLORD PAY TRASH, WATER * STORE SIZE 1700 SQ.FT. * BIZ HOUR: 7AM--10PM/12PM *...

$650,000

$650,000

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.