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Start-upRobots are here to Stay! Robotics Franchise w/ Massive National Accts!

This Robotics Franchise has been featured on CNBC, Forbes TV, Fox Business and more. With more than 13 years of experience leading robotics integration, managing, and deploying a fleet of over 10,000...

$54,900

$54,900

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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-upFast Growing Locksmith Franchise

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

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$34,000

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-upJudgment Buisness

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

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$200,000

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-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-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

Maid Brigade cleaning business- includes 4 fully paid off vehicles

$150,000 - Orange County, CA

$150,000

Orange County, CA

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
Profitable Civil Eng. & Survey Firm – Little Upfront Capital Required

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Confidential opportunity to acquire a highly regarded civil engineering and land surveying firm serving the Central California Coast for over four decades. The company specializes in residential...

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Cash Flow: $400,000

Julieanna Wakileh

Liberty Business Advisors

Serving Contra Costa County, CA

"At Liberty Business Advisors we provide expert advisory and brokerage services to business owners and buyers. With offices conveniently located throughout California we have successfully represented over 2,000 business owners and completed more than $1.5 Billion of sales transactions since our founding in 2003. Liberty Business Advisors is a multi-cultural company with 15 different languages spoken among our team of Brokers and Associates. Most importantly, we all speak one common language, the language of business. Our recent merger with Century 21 Real Estate Alliance has greatly expanded our market reach by creating an expansive referral network that now includes over 40 residential resale offices and 1,800 active agents. This vast experience and expansive market presence enables us to provide invaluable information and insight to business owners, buyers and investors while assisting them with every aspect of selling or buying a business or Income Property. If you are contemplating selling or buying a business, we will help you make it happen. Our company philosophy at Liberty Business Advisors is to always place the needs of our clients first. Not only do we emphasize honesty and integrity in all our dealings, we make them absolutely imperative."

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Designer Store for Sale

La Jolla, CA

Established Designer Women's Clothing Store - La Jolla, CA This well-established women's clothing boutique has been successfully operating for over 30 years, specializing in exclusive Eva Varro...

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$54,000

$54,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Profitable, Beloved DIY Pottery Studio in Prime Location

San Joaquin County, CA

This thriving, artist-friendly pottery painting studio offers a fully operational business with strong community ties, growing revenue, and an unbeatable location. It has become a popular destination...

$405,000

$405,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Cash Flowing Corporate Rental Business - Bay Area, CA

San Mateo County, CA

***BOOKINGS INTO 2025*** Welcome to our thriving business offering three arbitrage rental properties nestled in the heart of Belmont, CA. These 3 meticulously curated units boast a combination of...

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$178,000

$178,000

Donut Franchise business for sale in Concord plaza

Concord, CA

Branded modern Donut shop and boba tea for sale in concord. Colorful shop dishing up mochi donuts and Korean-style corn dogs in a bright space. The interior was clean and cutely decorated and there...

$178,000

$178,000

Subway Franchise - Priced Below Asset Value with Growth Potenial

Sacramento, CA

Act quickly to take advantage of this competitively priced Subway franchise opportunity. Serious inquiries only. This franchise is offered below the assessed FF&E value of $38,000 (per the 2025...

$22,000

$22,000

Glendale Historic Bar for Sale

Glendale, CA

Perfect little neighborhood bar, dating back to prohibition! Great clientele & staff. Full line of liquor, no kitchen!! Already a success and fully renovated, this little bar makes for easy extra...

$550,000

$550,000

Profitable FedEx CA Linehaul opportunity

Sacramento County, CA

Profitable FedEx “mid size” Linehaul opportunity with a strong mix of dedicated and unassigned team runs. Complete with solid equipment, seasoned BC and trained drivers in place. This is a turnkey...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Cash Flow: $875,000

Day Spa and Skin Care

$190,000 - Santa Cruz County, CA

$190,000

Santa Cruz County, CA

Ardeshir Vosooghi

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Turn-Key Coffee Shop & Bookstore – Beloved Community Staple for 20+yr

Lake County, CA

Turn-Key Coffee Shop & Bookstore for Sale – A Beloved Community Staple for Over 20 Years Nestled in the heart of the downtown Cobb area, this charming coffee shop and bookstore presents a rare...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $49,774

Turn-Key Established Business Ready for New Owner!

Rocklin, CA

Are you ready to step into the glamorous world of luxury beauty services? Look no further! An incredible opportunity awaits you in a premier upscale retail destination. About the Business: This...

$50,000

$50,000

Commercial-Industrial Electrical Contractor $18M Sales, $1.4M DE

Riverside County, CA

Exceptional Electrical Contractor $18 million sales, $1.4 million Discretionary Earnings, and $1.2 million EBITDA is available for acquisition with SBA financing. The business is offered at $5 million...

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

Cash Flow: $1,430,813

Aquatic contractor specializing in design and maintenance

Anaheim, CA

Established for over 30 years, this Southern California-based contractor specializes in the maintenance and repair of commercial water features, fountains, and aquatic systems for property management...

$3,700,000

$3,700,000

Cash Flow: $1,367,484

Profitable Environmental Testing & Mold Inspection Firm – High-En

Los Angeles County, CA

Established environmental testing and mold inspection company with recurring clients and a trusted name among elite Los Angeles homeowners and entertainment professionals. The owner works part-time,...

$420,000

$420,000

Cash Flow: $225,000

High-Volume Baja Fresh with Baja Fresh 2.0 Upgrade

Los Angeles County, CA

Exceptional Baja Fresh opportunity in a prime, walkable neighborhood with strong local demand. This location generated $1.31M in annual sales, well above the system average, of $911k reflecting its...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $183,781

Exclusive High-Growth Home Services Business with Expansion

Los Angeles County, CA

Discover a thriving, veteran-founded home services company operating in Southern California’s booming energy-efficiency and fireproofing market. This established business delivers insulation,...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $661,106

Estab Charleys Cheesesteak, Turnkey & Profitable San Fernando Valley!

Los Angeles County, CA

Great opportunity to own a well-established Charleys Cheesesteaks franchise in a busy, high-traffic location in the San Fernando Valley. This popular fast-casual brand is known nationwide for fresh,...

$599,000

$599,000

Nationally Recognized Fitness Franchise Available for sale!

Solano County, CA

This established and highly rated fitness franchise offers a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, absentee-owned business with strong cash flow and national brand backing. Located in a busy retail...

$225,000

$225,000

EBITDA: $141,201

Profitable HVAC business in the Bay Area

$250,000 - Santa Clara County, CA

$250,000

Santa Clara County, CA

Ardeshir Vosooghi

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Armrest cushion business and assets

Lake Hughes, CA

Armrest cushion manufacturing business Brand, for auto and home/office uses, with thousands of positive reviews on ecommerce websites. Great opportunity for an individual or family to operate a...

$39,000

$39,000

Cash Flow: $40,000

Turnkey Business Opportunity

West Covina, CA

Established restaurant business located in West Covina, California, offering an immediate turnkey opportunity in a prime high-traffic location with excellent visibility. This fully operational...

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$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $4,000

Established Pet Grooming & Supply Business For Sale in Prime Location

Los Angeles, CA

Serving the community for over 20 years, Biju Pet Spa is a well-established pet grooming & supply store with a loyal clientele base and great street exposure & signage. Don't miss the opportunity to...

$140,000

$140,000

Ice Cream Shop for Sale

Fremont, CA

Cauldron Ice Cream Franchise for Sale – Turnkey Opportunity in Prime Location Step into a well-established Cauldron Ice Cream franchise — a brand known for its signature puffle cones, artisan ice...

$160,000

$160,000

Largest provider of Freediving, Underwater Hunting & Scuba in US

Orange County, CA

This company is the largest provider of freediving and underwater hunting equipment in the United States. It operates multiple retail locations along the California coast and serves as a premier...

$8,444,430

$8,444,430

Cash Flow: $1,676,845

Chocolate Dessert Shop

Sacramento, CA

Beloved, high-end chocolate boutique specializing in handcrafted gourmet chocolates, artisanal desserts, and custom gift collections. Located in a prime retail mall the business has built a loyal...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $15,000

Fast Food Restaurant - Beer & Wine - High Gross/Net -City of Calabasas

Calabasas, CA

Great opportunity to own an attractive, high gross, high net, restaurant with beer & wine(ABC-Type 41) license in very desirable City of Calabasas. Please note, that this business with ample seating...

$385,000

$385,000

Cash Flow: $256,694

Daniel Deleon

eXp Realty

Serving San Bernardino County, CA

Business Broker and Commercial Real Estate agent. Our company has multiple off market deals

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Established Day Spa for sale!

Sacramento, CA

Established Day Spa for Sale - Sacramento, CA This thriving day spa presents an exceptional opportunity in Sacramento's growing beauty and wellness market. Established in 2021, the business has...

$150,000

$150,000

$260K Owner Earnings – Multi-Unit Franchise Resale, Low Overhead,

Orange County, CA

Thriving multi-unit franchise resale with two established locations in prime Orange County markets. Combined annual revenue exceeds $1.28 million with owner earnings of approximately $260K. Both...

$590,000

$590,000

Cash Flow: $260,000

12 FedEx P&D Routes- Los Angeles Metro

$1,249,000 - California

$1,249,000

California

Established Flower Shop for Sale: Profitable Flower Shop Built to Grow

Los Angeles, CA

Ready-to-Own, Modern Flower Shop on Prime Ventura Blvd – Turnkey & Fully Equipped! Step into a thriving, beautifully remodeled flower shop perfectly positioned for long-term success. Featuring...

$182,600

$182,600

Medicare approved IV Therapy with NPI

Los Angeles, CA

"Medicare-Certified Infusion Therapy for Sale with NPI and Medicare number! We are pleased to present a unique opportunity to acquire a IV Therapy license, accredited by the Accreditation Commission...

$49,999

$49,999

Hospice Agency for Sale in Reseda! Passed 36 mos. Fully transferable!

Reseda, CA

For sale is a Hospice Agency located in the neighborhood of Reseda, Los Angeles County. - It is Health Department licensed (CDPH License). Initially licensed in 2021. - The provider number (PTAN) is...

$399,000

$399,000

Established Restaurant – Strong Net, Not Chef-Dependent

Fremont, CA

? Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Fremont, CA (Main Road Location) ? A rare opportunity to take over a fully equipped, profitable restaurant located on a busy main road in Fremont with excellent...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Nail salon for sale, Coastal San Diego, CA—very busy shopping center.

Solana Beach, CA

Established, modern nail salon in a prime coastal North County San Diego shopping center. The trade area draws from affluent communities nearby and sees 20,000+ vehicles/day on the main arterial....

$235,000

$235,000

Turnkey Japanese Restaurant in Prime Chino Location

Chino, CA

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully built, profitable Japanese restaurant located at one of Chino’s busiest intersections—Pipeline and Grand Avenue. The business opened in...

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$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Pasadena Self & Full Service Laundromat

Pasadena, CA

Established Pasadena Self & Full Service Laundromat - Prime Investment Opportunity This well-positioned laundromat in Pasadena, CA offers an exceptional investment opportunity with modern equipment...

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$825,000

$825,000

Cash Flow: $157,428

Sol de Oro Tortillas Route, San Joaquin County, CA

Lodi, CA

Sol de Oro Tortillas Route for sale in the San Joaquin and Contra Costa Counties, California region for $90,000! Currently generating $514,706 in yearly sales and nets $66,822. Distributorship and...

$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $66,882

Established Tam's Burger with 25+ Years of Proven Success!

Los Angeles, CA

Incredible opportunity to own a well-established fast-food restaurant serving the community for over 25 years! Located in a high-traffic area with excellent visibility and easy access, this turnkey...

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$200,000

$200,000

Profitable Gymnastics Business with Long History & Great Reputation

San Diego County, CA

New Owners will step into a business with outstanding customer service & a strong long-time reputation. Current programs include Recreational Gymnastics, Competitive Gymnastics, Private Lessons and...

$390,000

$390,000

Cash Flow: $121,000

Turn-Key Premier Indoor Golf Facility in the East Bay

Contra Costa County, CA

TURN-KEY PREMIER INDOOR GOLF FACILITY IN THE EAST BAY Established in 2021, this fully operational indoor golf facility represents an exceptional opportunity in Contra Costa County's thriving golf...

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$325,000

$325,000

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.