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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

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$5,000

Start-up
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-upLaundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.

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

$575,000

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
Start-upRoof Rejuvenation Biz for sale: Low Cost, High Returns, Big Demand!

Own a Piece of the Future of Roofing – High-Margin, Low-Overhead Dealership Opportunity Looking for a proven, in-demand business with serious growth potential? Roof Rejuvenate USA is one of the...

$30,000

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$30,000

Start-up
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
Start-up$1 for a Fully Automated Real Estate Investing Business!!

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

$1

Start-up
Thriving Nail Salon in Prime LA location-High foot traffic

Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-performing nail salon located in a prime Los Angeles area. Known for its modern design, consistent quality, and welcoming atmosphere, the...

$199,000

$199,000

Hair Salon

Diamond Bar, CA

Location, location! The store is located in Diamond Bar and has been operating successfully for over 10 years. The two owners are retiring and are now offering the business for sale. The current...

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$150,000

$150,000

Profitable Gym for sale in Corona Ca

Riverside County, CA

This sale is paused as we update our financials. It will be re-posted shortly....

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$679,000

$679,000

Cash Flow: $202,536

The Placerville Public House is For Sale

Placerville, CA

Placerville Public House – Turnkey Main Street Gastropub in Historic Downtown Placerville, CA. - Have you always wanted to own a pub, and deepen your roots in the community? Here’s a fantastic...

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$475,000

$475,000

Easy-Run Coin & Collectibles Store, Fully Remote

$172,300 - Orange County, CA

$172,300

Orange County, CA

Team Unbroker

Unbroker

Allstate $13.5 Elite Agency – Established and Profitable

Shasta County, CA

This offering includes two well-established (40+ years in business) award-winning agencies, bundled together. Strategically located in two separate charming and scenic communities in Northern...

$2,900,000

$2,900,000

Convenience Store with OFF-SALE Beer & Wine – 30+ Years in Business

San Jose, CA

Long-standing convenience store with OFF-SALE BEER & WINE license in San Jose. Established in 1993, this neighborhood staple has built a loyal customer base with steady, repeat sales. Current...

$300,000

$300,000

Raymond P. Dowd

PNW Business Brokers, LLC

Serving Riverside County, CA

PNW Business Brokers, LLC is a partnership of experienced individuals with uniquely different backgrounds sharing their collective knowledge for the benefit of their clients. PNW is the only partner owned business brokerage in the Western US specializing in business exit sales exclusively in Oregon. Each partner / associate partner brings multiple decades of business experience, and everyone shares their extensive personal networks for the benefit of every client. Every partner is engaged with every client from business development, pre-sale planning, business valuation, marketing strategy development, buyer engagement, SBA lender, lawyer and CPA referrals, and transaction management through escrow closing. A Twenty-Six 5 star Google rating, 30 Sold businesses in Oregon with brokers in Eugene, Bend and Lake Oswego allows us to engage with, then market businesses from Portland to Grants Pass and from Florence to Bend. For greater wingspan, PNW also owns The Osprey M&A network which is exclusively focused on expanding exposure for business owners in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada and British Columbia. The participants are all top of their game professionals with extensive backgrounds each with their own state territory, each contributing equally to marketing and each capable of bringing buyers to any network listing.

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Japanese Ramen restaurant for sale in Elk Grove next to highway 5

Elk Grove, CA

Established Japanese ramen restaurant strategically positioned in Elk Grove with direct highway access via Highway 5, Elk Grove Exit. This turnkey operation occupies approximately 1,530 square feet of...

$150,000

$150,000

Beauty supply store for sale

Bellflower, CA

Business for sale. Will be relocating and looking to sell my thriving beauty supply store....

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $220,000

Turnkey established business, semi absentee

Clovis, CA

Established cafe lounge in high traffic shopping center. Fresh made coffees, teas, pastry, boba, toppings, and fruits. Unique lounge like no other in the Fresno Valley. Sale includes 2 weeks of...

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$152,000

$152,000

Beloved Los Angeles Daycare/Grooming

Pasadena, CA

Step into ownership of one of Anaheim’s most trusted pet grooming and boarding studio—fully staffed, beautifully maintained, and thriving with loyal, repeat clientele. With $520,000 in annual revenue...

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$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $320,000

The Pipe King Smoke Shop

Chino, CA

The Pipe King Smoke Shop, is a well-regarded smoke shop located at 12200 Central Ave, Ste A, in Chino, California. Established in 2010, it has built a reputation for offering a wide selection of...

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$150,000

$150,000

California Compounding Pharmacy

California

Community compounding pharmacy, well established, owners looking to exit. Staff in place for success....

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Bar - SF Type 48 ABC license

San Francisco County, CA

Corner bar located in San Francisco. Needs an owner operator....

$200,000

$200,000

Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

$400,000 - Thousand Oaks, CA

$400,000

Thousand Oaks, CA

Norman Pearce

CAL Business Advisors

Northern California Background Investigation Company - SC2132

California

Northern California Background Investigation Company - SC2132 Financial Information Asking Price: $599,000 Cash Flow: $175,000 Gross Revenue: $500,000 Down Payment: $399,000 Financing: Yes Adjusted...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

Upscale Men’s Clothing Store – Nearly 40 Years in Business – Westlake

Westlake Village, CA

This menswear retailer is a long-established upscale men’s clothing retailer serving affluent clientele in Westlake Village, Lake Sherwood, and North Ranch. Founded in 1988, the store has built a...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Palm Springs Mirror & Glass

Cathedral City, CA

Palm Springs Mirror & Glass is a well-established business specializing in custom glass, windows, and mirrors, proudly serving the community for more than 70 years. With a strong reputation for...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $224,440

Sinclair Gas Station with C-Store & ABC License

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Riverside County, CA

Exclusively Listed by: The Gas Broker, Inc. Address: 56245 California 371, Anza, CA 92539 Please Do Not Visit Site Until You Speak With Broker. No Speaking with Employees/Ownership & Do Not Loiter on...

$2,995,000

$2,995,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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...

$150,000

$150,000

Northern Californian Child Safety Pool Fence Company - SC2241

California

Northern Californian Child Safety Pool Fence Company - SC2241 Financial Information Asking Price: $349,000 Cash Flow: $140,000 Gross Revenue: $200,000 Down Payment: $349,000 Adjusted EBITDA: $65,000...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Northern California Indoor Therapeutic Entertainment Business - SC2240

California

Northern California Indoor Therapeutic Entertainment Business - Amazing Growth Potential! - SC2240 Financial Information Asking Price: $350,000 Cash Flow: $120,000 Gross Revenue: $800,000 Down...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Pool Service Route - Roseville, CA

Roseville, CA

JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Easy part time route in desirable areas. This route consists of 37...

$63,504

$63,504

Cash Flow: $64,000

High-Revenue Montessori | 160 Enrolled (Capacity over 200) | Business

Alhambra, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-performing Montessori school located in Alhambra, CA, just minutes from South Pasadena and San Marino. This business-only offering includes a...

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

Profitable Print, Promotional & Marketing Business for Sale

$140,000 - San Diego County, CA

$140,000

San Diego County, CA

Minuteman Press International

Minuteman Press

Well Established Law Practice-Turn-Key-Large Client Base!!

San Francisco, CA

Fantastic opportunity to step in on the ground floor (or actually the 8th floor). Great reputation, well known, and a profitable 20-plus year law practice specializing in immigration law. Super...

$229,000

$229,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Established, Award-Winning Surrogacy & Egg Donation Agency

Los Angeles County, CA

A premier surrogacy and egg donation agency based in Los Angeles, is now available for acquisition. Founded in 2013, this well-established and reputable business has built a strong presence in the...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $2,160,000

Pool Service Route - Roseville, CA

Sacramento, CA

JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to own your own pool service route in upscale...

$84,480

$84,480

Cash Flow: $86,000

Established Rare 48 License, $1600 rent, Turn Key.

Long Beach, CA

Established Bar & Tavern with Rare Type 48 License - Long Beach, CA This fully licensed, turnkey bar and tavern offers an exceptional investment opportunity in Long Beach, featuring comprehensive...

$350,000

$350,000

For Sale 98 Cents Supper Store plus.

Bloomington, CA

LOC: 9974 Bloomington Ave, Bloomington CA 92316. Are you looking for a well-established retail business with diverse inventory in clothing, accessories, and household products? look no further! This...

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$249,000

$249,000

High End Fashion Store with Hollywood clients (Motivated Seller)--B2W

Los Angeles, CA

High-end boutique store for sale in Los Angeles close to Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Gross sales around $500,000. Potential growth for Clientele including multi generations and Hollywood industry...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $210,000

Rent-Free Commissary Kitchen + Seafood Brand – Seller Financing

Roseville, CA

Now is your chance to own a fully equipped commercial kitchen with a built-in seafood brand and multiple income streams. Even better? Kitchen rental income now exceeds the lease, meaning your core...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $111,860

Gregg Tobin

Gateway Business Sales

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Gateway Business Sales (GBS) team of professionals and advisors have over 75 years combined experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and have successfully closed 600 + transactions in a wide range of industries. GBS has secure affiliations with investment banking firms and business advisory groups, which broadens our offerings to include mergers, acquisitions, and related consulting services for privately held companies. GBS has intermediaries that serve businesses with an enterprise value from $1 million to $20 million and have advisors and team members with experience and a track record of selling companies valued above $20 million. Our performance and results show this is more than rhetoric, as 75% of our engagements come from referrals from satisfied clients, CPA’s, Attorney’s, Financial Advisors, and Investment Bankers. GBS will develop a customized sales and marketing strategy to drive optimal results. While each client and business may be unique, we utilize our resources and experience to create demand for your business.

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Turn-Key Auto Repair Business for All Car Brands

San Diego County, CA

Auto Repair Business for sale with a strong local presence in San Diego. 3,200-sf Warehouse/office +725-sf Mezzanine. 2 Lifts and 2 Roll-up doors. 3-year Average Revenue: $286,786/year. 3-year Average...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $66,655

Del Mar Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Includes business name, website, logo and magnetic vehicle signs. Year-round service, desirable area, long term stable clients built over the last decade. Highly desirable pools, fairly tight route,...

$52,800

$52,800

Cash Flow: $62,000

Electric Bike Touring Luxury E BIKES Rentals at Hotels & Resorts

$25,000 - Newport Beach, CA

$25,000

Newport Beach, CA

La Jolla Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

High income for easy pools. Perfect starter route. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office. Unlimited earnings with...

$24,000

$24,000

Cash Flow: $27,000

Neighborhood Type 48 Sports Bar $175,000 RX #9035101

Carmichael, CA

We are pleased to offer this popular Neighborhood Sports Bar with a great casual vibe. Patrons count this welcoming bar as a favorite place to meet friends for Happy Hour or to catch a big Game on one...

$175,000

$175,000

Branded Gas Station with High Volume C-Store Sales - Business Only

San Diego, CA

Price Dropped...Price Dropped....by $300,000. Branded Gas Station with High Volume C-Store Sales Price Dropped.....Price Dropped.....Price Dropped..... High Volume C-Store, Good Net Profit, Business...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Multi-Unit (10+) Round Table Pizza in California

Fresno, CA

Since its founding in 1959, Round Table Pizza has been recognized as "Pizza Royalty™” for its homemade dough, signature three-cheese blend and gold-standard ingredients topped to the edge. Customers...

$4,350,000

$4,350,000

Cash Flow: $666,825

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

Profitable 2-Store Subway Bundle - $142K SDE

Irvine, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire two cash-flowing Subway locations in prime Orange County markets. Established operations, experienced teams, and semi-absentee management deliver immediate returns with...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $142,000

Bistro / Catering / Ghost Kitchen

Riverside, CA

Turnkey Riverside Bistro – Priced to Sell! Dreaming of owning your own restaurant? Here’s your chance. This fully equipped French Bistro is ready for a new owner. Located in a busy Riverside shopping...

$49,988

$49,988

Established E-Commerce Business Gaming & Entertainment

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...

$70,000

$70,000

Subway Franchise - Asset Price - $35K+ SDE Potential

Costa Mesa, CA

Exceptional value opportunity for a hands-on operator to acquire an established Subway location at equipment cost. Perfect turnaround situation for an experienced restaurateur who can optimize...

$145,000

$145,000

Cash Flow: $35,000

Premium Subway Location - $125K+ SDE Potential

Huntington Beach, CA

Rare chance to acquire a premium Subway location at exceptional value pricing. Previously high-performing store with proven $590K+ revenue capability offers significant recovery upside for experienced...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

Hibachi + Sushi Concept - Full Bar - Downtown Location

Riverside County, CA

What a concept! This modern hibachi and sushi restaurant is located in the heart of a vibrant downtown district, surrounded by both thriving businesses and affluent residential communities. With a...

$715,888

$715,888

Cash Flow: $400,000

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.