**Own a Turnkey AI Digital Marketing Business with iMediaSalesTeam** Earn $50K–$100K+ in Recurring Residual Income Per Market Take control of your future as an owner-operator or scale by hiring...
$3,000
**Own a Turnkey AI Digital Marketing Business with iMediaSalesTeam** Earn $50K–$100K+ in Recurring Residual Income Per Market Take control of your future as an owner-operator or scale by hiring...
$3,000
Available Nationwide We make car keys, (LOTS of car keys) and we are expanding to new markets. We are currently accepting franchisees in all markets. We are a full service locksmith company, our...
$34,000
Express Trenchless Plumbing offers a modern, scalable plumbing franchise model built for long-term success. We specialize in cutting-edge, no-dig trenchless technology that sets our services apart...
$35,000
If you are looking for a consumer finance lending franchise for sale, that provides all of the resources and support you need to succeed, look no further than KeyStone Financial. We are currently...
$50,000
Why own a Judgment Investigation Business? -Recession Proof Business Model -High Profit Margins & Unlimited Income Potential -Huge Market Size with Little Competition -Work-From-Home Operation -100%...
$200,000
Absentee & Mobile Bespoke Clothing Franchise! No Inventory & Massive Profit Marg This High End 100% Be Spoke Mens and Women’s Suit and Blazer franchise is a perfect addition to anyone looking to add...
$75,000
Pioneering Health and Wellness License Opportunity We are the true one stop shop for wellness. We offer more tools and modalities then anyone in or around the market - COMPRESSION - PEMF - INFRARED...
$35,000
We do the cold calling for you. We generate leads using our well trained call center. As soon as someone gets a building permit approve, we call to congratulate them and set an appointment. We run a...
$59,500
First Affiliate-Owned Unit - 2023 total revenue was $868,659 with $235,276 EBITDA (27%). Our laundromat business model will disrupt the growing but archaic laundromat industry by providing customers...
$575,000
Are you a successful sales leader, corporate professional, or veteran who has hit an income ceiling? Are you tired of building someone else's dream and ready to invest in a real, tangible asset for...
$250,000
Available in California
Whether you are looking to diversify your portfolio or expand as an experienced tree care professional, Monster Tree Service provides an exceptional business opportunity in the $36 billion tree care industry.
$150,000
PAPER STRAW MANUFACTURING STARTUP OPPORTUNITY This innovative paper straw manufacturing venture represents an exceptional entry point into the rapidly expanding sustainable Paper Straw market....
$995,000
Call for details Welcome to our Truck Driving School franchise, called Driving Academy a profitable and growing market that offers a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to tap into a high-demand...
$50,000
$21,000,000
California
Are you looking for passive income? Would you like to invest in a hands-off opportunity FOR JUST $1 UPFRONT, where an experienced company handles everything from A to Z, and you simply receive 70% of...
$1
Oakland, CA
Absentee run Modern boba shop for sale in Oakland Chinatown. Ambiance is vibrant interiors offering customizable drinks and banh mi. Lease amount is $2500. This YTD sales is $723,000 and is on track...
$200,000
Manjit Singh
MS Real Estate Inc
Serving Alameda County, CA
Manjit Singh Broker has provided California with exceptional brokering services.
Los Angeles, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Well established pool service route in desirable areas. This route...
$432,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Los Angeles, CA
Own & Operate, or Let Us Manage It for You! Take control of this prime retail dispensary, or leave the day-to-day operations to our expert management team for a hassle-free experience. We own and...
$149,999
Cash Flow: $123,000
Long Beach, CA
ACE Tech – Established Electronics Repair Business in Long Beach, CA For sale is a well-established electronics repair business located in Long Beach, California. ACE Tech has built a strong...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $77,800
Riverside County, CA
Located in a prime location within a golf cart community and next to a bar. Excellent retail layout with a walk in humidor. Unbeatable opportunity to come into an existing thriving business! This is...
$395,000
Sherman Oaks, CA
Nice off-street from Ventura Blvd., in upbeat Town. The first impression customers have is a pleasant surprise: good Sushi at a reasonable price, along with a wide variety of choices on the menu....
$180,000
Available in California
Looking for a franchise opportunity that’s built on passion, tradition, and real Philly grit? Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks is giving entrepreneurs the chance to own a piece of the most authentic Philly cheesesteak shop on the West Coast.
$250,000
See More FranchisesChula Vista, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-Chula Vista CA $104,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$104,000
Cash Flow: $82,681
Spring Valley, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Diego CA $102,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$102,000
Cash Flow: $81,522
$345,000
Sacramento, CA
Riverside, CA
Branch Global LLC is an established trucking company with a base of loyal clients providing a consistent cash flow for the company. Business is well organized and known in the industry for their...
$495,000
EBITDA: $215,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Douglas City, CA
This Country Market sits in the center of Douglas City and is right off of State Highway 299, which is a main travel route from Redding & Interstate 5 to Eureka & State Hwy 101. This Market has an...
$1,250,000
Arroyo Grande, CA
Build your own Burgers and Fries restaurant. Only place that offers 10 types of french-fries and an assortment of toppings to put on both the hamburgers and french-fries. been open 2 1/2 years and it...
$210,000
San Francisco, CA
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Turnkey restaurant opportunity in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and safe neighborhoods — the Marina/Cow Hollow district. This prime corner lot offers unbeatable...
$150,000
Riverside County, CA
Are you a healthcare professional looking to acquire a well-established pediatric medical practice in the well-sought after region of Southern California? This highly regarded practice, specializing...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $723,000
Los Angeles, CA
Price adjusted for a quick sale. Reputable with rare eco-friendly name Termite & Pest Control business established and operating since 2003 with customers mostly based in Los Angeles County with high...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $181,500
Los Angeles County, CA
** This Business Qualifies for the Down Payment Assist Program** Custom plumbing business with attention to details and customer services. This business has built an excellent reputation in the...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $260,000
Available Nationwide
Full-Service Plumbing, Sewer, and Drain Company
$40,000
See More FranchisesContra Costa County, CA
This company helps clients and their families meet and schedule caregivers while handling compliance with state rules and regulations. This is often critical when a person’s health deteriorates...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $419,946
Riverside County, CA
Beautiful , Fully Equipped Mediterranean , Remodeled Quick-Service Restaurant with Established Customers located in a busy commercial area of Temecula CA. Known for its delicious , shawarma, and...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $222,000
$1,250,000
Calabasas, CA
Palm Desert, CA
A long-established and reputable service business specializing in vacation property resales and rentals is now available. With over three decades of experience and a strong, loyal client base, this...
$590,000
Cash Flow: $247,802
San Bernardino County, CA
Business Description Step into one of Southern California’s most vibrant industries, the booming health, nutrition, and wellness café sector. This turn-key, positive cash-flow juice and wellness brand...
$449,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Available Nationwide
North America ’s largest , full-service, outdoor lighting franchise, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (“OLP”) does one thing and only one thing — outdoor lighting (and with a passion for perfection).
$50,000
See More FranchisesRosemead, CA
SDE: YTD-September 2025 - $69,944 AND WILL INCREASE AFTER OCT, NOV, DEC. SF: 851sf Base rent: $2,497 NET: $790 Total rent: $3,227; annual increases are 2.5% Utilities: $961 California lottery sales...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $69,944
San Bernardino County, CA
6 Mall Kiosks in 3 cities Established Charm Retail Business for sale......Also priced individually per city. All six locations projected net income for 2025 is $302k+ annually. Make your return on...
$299,900
Cash Flow: $302,000
Yucaipa, CA
This Coffee Shop is a cozy, one-of-a-kind café where great coffee meets a cinematic, immersive vibe. With two locations serving San Bernardino and Riverside County, it’s a welcoming spot for movie...
$625,000
Santa Ana, CA
Located in a central Santa Ana warehouse, this business specializes in sourcing and distributing reclaimed lumber, custom doors, mantles, beams, and architectural wood materials. Clients include...
$225,000
Palmdale, CA
Property Overview An exceptional opportunity to acquire a high-volume independent gas station business only in the heart of Palmdale, CA. This fully remodeled and upgraded station offers excellent...
$1,777,000
Joe Saad
Joe Saad Buiness Broker
Serving San Diego County, CA
In business since 1987 serving San Diego County: specializing in small to medium size businesses.
Rowland Heights, CA
Turnkey restaurant opportunity in Diamond Plaza, Rowland Heights. 2,124 SF with lease through Dec. 2027 plus 5-year option. Prime high-traffic location with strong visibility. Monthly rent $11,747.09...
$168,888
Colton, CA
Business and Commercial Land & Building for Sale Established 33-year automotive business on a 7,000 sq ft lot near I-10 with parking for 10–12 vehicles and steady referral-based clientele. Optional...
$277,000
$130,000
Escondido, CA
Inglewood, CA
For sale is Hytech Processing, a well-established industrial coating and silkscreening business with over 40 years of proven success in Southern California. Specializing in high-performance MIL-SPEC...
$400,000
Los Angeles, CA
This established cosmetic teeth whitening studio has built a trusted brand over the past decade and operates in a busy commercial area with minimal local competition. The business runs with low...
$290,000
Cash Flow: $91,382
Available in California
Join the #1 HVAC franchise brand! Become a part of the essential services industry driven by consumer demand and support by a nationally-recognized name in HVAC.
$150,000
See More FranchisesPalm Desert, CA
This family-owned freight services company is known for delivering personalized and efficient logistics solutions with a solid reputation for reliability and customer care. With experience in both...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $118,797
San Jose, CA
Founded in 1987, M-pulse Microwave has been and continues to be a technological leader and innovator in the RF and microwave semiconductor industry. Located in two custom designed manufacturing...
$2,500,000
Orange County, CA
Urgent Care is a full-service offering on-site pharmacy, x-rays, COVID-19 testing, and more for adults and children in south Orange County . Conveniently located in the south OC for the beach cities...
$5,499,000
Cash Flow: $1,142,329
Los Angeles, CA
After 1.5 years of establishing SHIFTR as the go-to source for stick shift lessons throughout California and Washington state, we are offering the opportunity to purchase our business and continue to...
$129,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Los Angeles, CA
Listing Details: - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Number of Units: 90 - Terminal Brand: GenMega & Hyosung - Age of Machines: 2-6 years - Established: 2019 - Annual Net Cashflow: ~$324,000 For sale: A...
$1,399,999
Cash Flow: $324,000
San Francisco, CA
Established Chinese restaurant for sale in San Francisco Fillmore district. Chinese takeout with extensive lunch options in the historic Fillmore district. Located in same plaza as former Safeway...
$100,000
Walnut Creek, CA
ACT Capital Advisors is pleased to offer a well established and highly profitable IT cable and connectivity solution provider, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, that is engaged in the engineering...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,630,000
San Diego, CA
Established Medical Spa - San Diego's Leader in Advanced Anti-Aging This highly successful medical spa has been serving San Diego for 17 years, building a reputation as the region's leader in advanced...
$1,000,000
Riverside County, CA
This Restaurant & Bar is a beloved local hotspot known for its delicious food and vibrant atmosphere and located in a convenient area with good visibility and accessibility. This popular venue offers...
$249,000
Available in California
Blue Moon Estate Sales is a top-ranked franchise that strikes all the right chords with people looking to build on their success and make a difference in others' lives.
$60,000
See More FranchisesCalifornia 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.