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Start-upNOT another laundromat Laundry Business Opportunity!

“If you are viewing this ad, you must have thought of operating a laundromat in some capacity. I know because I was in your shoes. Searching online at multiple businesses for sale websites to takeover...

$29,000

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$29,000

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Start-up$400B Health & Wellness Market – Proven Model with Recurring Revenue

Stepping into the thriving health and wellness industry has never been more promising. This franchise opportunity, backed by over three decades of success and a global health conglomerate, offers...

$60,000

$60,000

Start-up
Start-upDUCTS Air Duct Cleaning, Partner Program Opportunity.

The name says it all, DUCTS Air Duct Cleaning. When a potential client is searching for Air Duct Cleaning, and they pull up a DUCTS Air Duct Cleaning listing that is servicing their area, it's clear...

$29,000

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$29,000

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Start-upLoan Service Businesses FOR SALE ("TURN-KEY")

Are you looking to step into the financial services industry with a ready-made business? Are you looking to start generating 100K every month? The Potential is HERE Your search ends here! Discover a...

$5,000

2

$5,000

Start-up
Start-upOwn a Global Brand – Leguano® Franchise, 250+ Stores in 21 Countries

Leguano® is a German company with manufacturing based in Germany, recognized as the country’s leading barefoot footwear brand with more than 250 branded stores worldwide. The company combines...

$30,000

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$30,000

Start-up
Start-upRestaurant Exhaust Hood + Cooking Appliance Cleaning

MFS Trade School: Build Your Million-Dollar Cleaning Business In every commercial kitchen, fire prevention is the top priority. Grease buildup in exhaust systems is one of the leading causes of...

$5,290

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$5,290

Start-up
Start-upUnlock Passive Income with S7EVEN's Turnkey Trucking Partnership

Take full ownership of your trucking company with S7EVEN’s passive income trucking partnership. For a single package price, you receive your own truck, fully purchased (Valued at $75,000), while we...

$100,000

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$100,000

Start-up
Start-upNational Senior PCA, Home Health Care & Hospice Franchise

Are you interested in a healthcare career? And if you are a veteran, transitioning military member, or spouse, we want to help you join our military-connected $0 Fee Veteran Program with no upfront...

$30,000

$30,000

Start-up
Start-upAddress Addiction within Your Cultural Community Train-the-Trainer Opp

Your past does not have to define your future!!! If you ever experienced the cultural inequity that often times is seen at many addiction-recovery programs, this is your chance to change that for...

$160,000

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$160,000

Start-up
Start-upOur Average per Territory Short Term Rental Revenue is $1,734,734 **

This is a Short-Term Rental Property Management Business. In 2024 the Average Annual per Territory Short Term Rental Total Revenue was $1,734,734 ** The Five Most Common Revenue Streams are:...

$75,000

$75,000

Start-up
Start-upSide Hustle or Full Time Bus Cost Analysis w/ BIG Profits from Home!

The largest independent cost reduction consulting firm in North America, with offices from coast-to-coast across the United States and Canada. **No Franchise Royalty for the First 12 Months! Yes One...

$44,000

$44,000

Start-up
Start-upNational Senior PCA, Home Health & Hospice Care Franchise

Are you interested in a healthcare career? And if you are a veteran, transitioning military member, or spouse, we want to help you join our military-connected $0 Fee Veteran Program with no upfront...

$30,000

$30,000

Start-up

Profitable 2-Store Subway Bundle - $110K SDE

$499,000 - Anaheim, CA

$499,000

Anaheim, CA

Steven Kubes

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Start-upBody Slimming & Facial Rejuvenation Spa

Well Proven Innovative Business Solution: That 1 Employee Can Operate and Includes Everything •> State of The Art: 4 - Treatment Technology Equipment: Produces Extraordinary Results •> 1 Full Year...

$59,805

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$59,805

Start-up
Start-up3 Exciting Franchises: HVAC, Plumbing, Mold Remediation!!!

We're seeking entrepreneurs to join a proven franchise brand with a strong reputation in HVAC, Plumbing, and Mold Remediation. This is your chance to own a business in a thriving industry with a...

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Umit & Business Broker - Ister & Associates Real Estate Group

Ister & Associates Real Estate Group

Serving Kern County, CA

At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.

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Start-upEstablished Plumbing & Home Services Company Expanding Nationwide

Established Plumbing, HVAC and Home Services Company. Recognized brand expanding nationwide outside of southwest. 20+ years experience, lucrative and disruptive service with executive business model....

$17,500

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$17,500

Start-up
Start-upLet's Flip Houses Together

Our Program teaches beginner investors how to start a Real Estate Business - without risking their own cash or credit. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in one or more of the following real...

$24,750

$24,750

Start-up
Start-upLoan Service Businesses FOR SALE ("TURN-KEY")

Are you looking to step into the financial services industry with a ready-made business? Are you looking to start generating 100K every month? The Potential is HERE Your search ends here! Discover a...

$5,000

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$5,000

Start-up
Start-upEarn $270K+ your first year with Farmers Ins, scale to $1M+ in 3 years

Step into an exciting opportunity to own and grow your own Farmers Insurance Agency in Northern California's North State region. As one of the most recognized and trusted names in the industry,...

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Start-upFully Automated Online Lending Business

It is very evident that in today’s economy with rising inflation and an overall higher cost of living, more and more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. With over 12 million Americans a year...

$100,000

$100,000

Start-up
Start-upTurnkey eBike Business - Full or Part Time - Storefront or from Home

How far can an ebike take you?? How about all the way to Easy Street! They say electric bikes can help you go farther, and I couldn’t agree more! I’m Brian Martell and for 5 years. I started off...

$19,000

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$19,000

Start-up
Start-upRed-E-Bins Has Opportunities in Your Area

**We will pay the Tariffs on the next 3 US territories sold** Red-E-Bins is a new concept to the North American market of personal and commercial disposal. Our trailer and bins are unique in the way...

$99,900

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$99,900

Start-up

Established Restaurant in Historic Julian, CA

$110,000 - Julian, CA

$110,000

Julian, CA

Start-upTurn-Key Roofing Business with Established Brand

AI Powered Customer Acquisition + Over A Century of Experience in Home Improvement Roof Right Now is a proven system of success in the roofing industry. The Roof Right Now system is about 1 Roof done...

$50,000

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$50,000

Start-up
Start-upExclusive Garage Living Territory Available – Join a Growing Brand

Why Just Coat Floors When You Can Transform Entire Garages? Garage Living is a premium garage remodeling franchise serving homeowners who want their garages to make a statement. We go far beyond floor...

$60,000

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$60,000

Start-up
Start-upOnigilly Japanese Kitchen - Franchise Locations - Available Now!

What is Onigilly? Journey back in time with us—over 1,000 years!—to the days of the traditional Samurai warrior. These fighters had to travel great distances for each stage of battle, which required...

$35,000

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$35,000

Start-up
Start-upAI-Powered Digital Marketing Business – High Residuals + Full Training

**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

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$3,000

Start-up
Start-upExpress Trenchless Plumbing Franchise Opportunity

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

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$35,000

Start-up
Start-upOwn one of the only franchised consumer loan companies in the US

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

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$50,000

Start-up
Start-upRest Recovery Wellness (Ice Bath / Cold Plunge and Sauna Company)

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

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$35,000

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Start-upAverage location $2.2MM w/$422k Return. Cabinet & Countertop Business.

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

$59,500

Start-up
Start-upProfitable Cabinet Dealership – $250k+ Potential, No Royalties

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

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$250,000

Start-up

60 Years West Coast Profitable Weld Stud Manufacturer, Priced to Sell

$980,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$980,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Zaihua (Daniel) Hu

CURB

Start-upTruck Driving School - Driving Academy - $500K in Sales Guaranteed

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

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$50,000

Start-up
East Bay Ceiling & Texture Specialist – 36-Year Reputable Drywall & Pa

Roseville, CA

Rare opportunity to own a well-established ceiling and texture removal business serving the Greater East Bay for over 35 years. Specializing in popcorn ceiling removal, resurfacing, texturing, and...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $185,000

$3.4M EBITDA, $10.2M REV | High Profit Demolition & Grading Contractor

Los Angeles, CA

Highly Profitable! Demolition, Grading, and Remediation Company SIGN THE NDA BY COPYING & PASTING THE LINK BELOW:...

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Cash Flow: $3,400,000

Prime USC adjacent Smoke Shop, all inventory included!

Los Angeles, CA

Located in a prime location within 1 block of the Greek Houses of USC, just one block away from the USC school campus in a Starbucks Anchored Retail Center including popular restaurants with a parking...

$119,500

$119,500

Beautiful & Up-beat Restaurant in Sherman Oaks/Up-beat Town

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....

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$150,000

$150,000

Farmers Agency for sell in Moorpark

Moorpark, CA

Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale in Moorpark, CA This well-positioned Farmers Insurance Agency presents an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneurial professional to acquire an...

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$100,000

$100,000

Motorcycle and car dealership and motorcycle repair on the 101

Oceanside, CA

A super opportunity to own a well established motorcycle sales and parts and repair business which also sells preowned cars and trucks this shop has a sales Area A workshop as well as a ample spaces...

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$150,000

$150,000

Rob Tade

SellingRestaurants.com.

Serving San Diego County, CA

SellingRestaurants.com is a professional business brokerage firm specializing in restaurant and bar brokerage. Servicing all food and beverage businesses through out California. Our restaurant brokerage firm is known for adding value to our clients through great customer service, intelligent analysis and valuation, and marketing system that is years ahead of its competition. We attribute our success to not only to our aggressive internet marketing tactics, but to the amount of homework we do before we value and place a business for sale on the market. We look at each business with a fresh-eye; looking deep into the financials; studying the strengths and weaknesses of the business; looking for opportunities and envisioning who the best buyer for the space could be and then designing a marketing strategy around this vision. You'll immediately see the difference we can make to your transaction. Our brokers and agents anwser their their phones and emails! We are ready to help sell your restaurant today. Give us a call at 619-892-2765

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Highly profitable Tint and Auto Glass Repair business for sale!!!

San Diego County, CA

Highly Profitable Tint and Auto Glass Repair Business - San Diego County Established in 2021, this turnkey auto glass and window tinting business offers exceptional profitability with $506,794 in...

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$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $230,794

Profitable Easy-to-Run Bounce House Business Automated Bookings $45K

Contra Costa County, CA

Turn-key bounce house rental company with strong local brand recognition, consistent cash flow, and a fully automated online booking system, which is rare for the industry and what modern customers...

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$45,000

$45,000

Cash Flow: $16,000

Juice Bar, Acai Bowls and Smoothies

$450,000 - San Francisco, CA

$450,000

San Francisco, CA

Raul Salas

Multifamily Beverage Amenity Portfolio

Phoenix, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Turnkey multifamily beverage amenity portfolio featuring 10 installed KVM (Kegerator Vending Machine) stations across Class-A properties in Phoenix. This established operation...

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$149,979

$149,979

Cash Flow: $60,000

Prime Burbank

Burbank, CA

Exciting Business Opportunity in Prime Burbank Location! Located at 401 South Glenoaks Boulevard, this well-established Subway sandwich shop offers an incredible opportunity to own a nationally...

$100,000

$100,000

B2B, Print, Promo & Marketing Business in Coachella Valley Area

Riverside County, CA

This is a great opportunity to buy a very well-established B2B service provider located in Riverside County, CA that has been in business for over 40 years. The business has an excellent reputation...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $431,000

Vacaville Pool Service Route for Sale

Placer County, CA

Rare One city offering creates amazing efficiencies. Well groomed clientele. Company's service rates are some of the highest in the area. High attention to details with no corners on chemicals being...

$62,400

$62,400

Cash Flow: $68,000

Prestigious Wine Shop Located in Fresno’s Top Shopping Destination

Fresno, CA

ESTABLISHED UPSCALE WINE SHOP - 15 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE Acquire this prestigious wine boutique specializing in rare, collectible, and high-end wines in Fresno's premier shopping destination. This...

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$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Turn-Key Med Spa with Staff & Active Client Base

Orange County, CA

Fully operational med spa located in a desirable South Orange County community. This practice is 100% turn-key, with a steady monthly revenue trend, professional treatment rooms, active clientele,...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

For Sale – Established & Profitable Hospice Agency - 25 Active Pts

West Los Angeles, CA

This well-established and Joint Commission–accredited hospice agency represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a fully operational and profitable provider located in the highly desirable West LA...

$750,000

$750,000

Profitable Used Auto Dealership – San Diego

San Diego, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly reputable pre-owned auto dealership with over 20 years of success in San Diego’s thriving automotive district. Located in a highly sought-after auto...

$1,690,000

$1,690,000

Cash Flow: $511,087

Prime Location Chevron On Sale ( Business only )

Bakersfield, CA

PROFITABLE CHEVRON GAS STATION - PRIME BAKERSFIELD LOCATION This established Chevron gas station presents an exceptional investment opportunity in a high-traffic Bakersfield location. Strategically...

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$2,400,000

$2,400,000

Established E-Commerce Poker Chip Business

San Diego County, CA

This is a long-standing, 100% direct-to-consumer e-commerce business specializing in premium gaming products within a stable and growing niche. The company has been operating for over 20 years and...

$65,000

$65,000

EBITDA: $26,000

Highly Profitable Bakery 4 Sale-35 Years of Success-National Reach!

Los Angeles, CA

Wholesale Bakery- Gross annual sales: $1,700,000 >Net Profit: $500,000/Year >Employees: 14 full-time >Location: Serves 14 States w/over 300 stores & online orders. Key Highlights: >Established in...

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$4,200,000

$4,200,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

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.