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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

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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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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

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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

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Start-upCivil Enforcement Business

There is a major problem: over 80% of judgment debts remain unsatisfied, amounting to trillions of dollars! That’s where you come in. With the power of the court, you can execute various types of...

$300,000

$300,000

Start-up

Beauty Supply, Boutique & Salon, Community Presence, Educated Staff

$50,000 - Yolo County, CA

$50,000

Yolo County, CA

Darrin Davenport

Common Ground Business Brokers

Start-upRobots are here to Stay! The Only Robotics & Franchise on the Market!

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...

$60,000

$60,000

Start-up
Start-up2 Truck fleet nets 10k+ Monthly

Price: $250,000 for 2 Semi-Truck Routes E2 Visa Approved EB 5 Visa Approved NO SBA 3rd PARTY FINANCE AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES 50% Down 700 credit score GOOD PROVABLE INCOME (LAST 2 Year Tax...

$200,000

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$200,000

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Johnathan Choe

TransWorld

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. Transworld Business Advisors was founded in 1979 in South Florida and quickly grew into one of the largest business brokerage firms in the United States. With more than 300 offices in 49 of the United States and in 19 countries, Transworld Business Advisors is the global leader in helping our clients gain global reach while working with local offices that are owned and operated.

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Start-upFactory Built Home Production Partnership

Join the Factory-Built Housing Revolution with PreFab Innovations PreFab Innovations is at the forefront of transforming the housing industry through factory-built solutions. This is more than...

$135,000

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$135,000

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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

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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

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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

Own a Proven Pet Franchise in Torrance – High Demand, Great Location!

$150,000 - Torrance, CA

$150,000

Torrance, CA

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

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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

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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

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Main Street in Historic Murphys Established Retial store

Murphys, CA

Charming Gift Boutique in the Heart of Historic Murphys, CA. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a beloved gift shop in one of California's most charming Gold Country towns. Established in 2018,...

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$139,000

$139,000

Established Permanent Makeup Pigment Manufacturing Company

California

For over 30 years, this well-established company has specialized in the production and sale of high-quality permanent makeup pigments for the beauty industry and paramedical applications. Founded in...

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$700,000

$700,000

Hot Chicken and SmashBurger Restaurant Mission Valley

San Diego, CA

Hot Chickz is a popular and thriving hot chicken restaurant located in the heart of Mission Valley, California. Renowned for its mouthwatering, crispy, and flavorful chicken, Hot Chickz has become a...

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$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $750,000

Established Video Surveillance & Alarm Company

Riverside, CA

The Business was established in 1993 and incorporated in 2007. This business has an excellent reputation; offering CCTV, Burglar Alarm, Access Control and Data cabling services. It has earned trust of...

$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $197,000

Top Performing, Turnkey Laundromat, New Equipment, 120K Net!

San Diego, CA

Top Performing, Fully Turnkey Laundromat w/ Partial New Equipment, Multiple Upgrades, Absentee-Run, Prime San Diego Location with FANTASTIC LEASE! Overview This is a highly profitable, modern, and...

$699,999

$699,999

Cash Flow: $120,000

South Placer Boba Tea profitable with potential

Placer County, CA

Opportunity to purchase a profitable Boba tea & dessert concept in South Placer County shopping center, a national tenant, and busy highway are there for you to succeed. Excellent end-cap location...

$87,500

$87,500

Cash Flow: $40,323

*****PRICE REDUCTION $199,995-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****

$199,995 - San Diego, CA

$199,995

San Diego, CA

Hollywood Hills Retreat generating 300k per year as a Vacation Rental

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles, CA

Established luxury vacation rental business operating as a bed & breakfast in the prestigious Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles. This turnkey opportunity combines a profitable short-term rental operation...

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$250,000

$250,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Build the Next Big Thing in Outdoor Entertainment

Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare chance to buy a fully operational outdoor entertainment business with over 35 years of history, loyal customers, and a strong brand in place. The business is known for hosting...

$175,000

$175,000

Beer and Wine matket at heavy traffic location

Los Angeles, CA

The beer and wine market, currently operated by a semi-absentee owner, is seeking a motivated buyer. The store is a little over 2,000 sq. ft. and offers ample parking. Additional income sources...

$249,000

$249,000

Growing Home Healthcare Franchise For Sale

Shasta County, CA

Imagine owning a thriving home healthcare franchise that truly makes a difference in people's lives every single day. This established franchise serves the bustling North Austin region, covering Round...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $162,406

Profitable Pool Service & Installation Business!

Fremont, CA

Profitable Pool Service Route – Diamond Opportunity in the Bay Area! Don’t miss this rare chance to own a well-established residential pool service, installation, & repair business with outstanding...

$240,000

$240,000

Profitable, well established HVAC Company

Los Angeles County, CA

This long-established HVAC contracting company specializes in installation, maintenance, and repair services for residential and light commercial clients across LA and Ventura County with some...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

Turnkey Flooring, Tile & Home Design Business in the Coachella Valley

Palm Springs, CA

This beautiful 4300 sq ft tile and design home improvement showroom in the heart of the Coachella Valley features contemporary and mid-century modern products. There is a diverse selection of top high...

$1,725,000

$1,725,000

John Irvine

Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.

Serving Contra Costa County, CA

A highly respected and trusted company in helping to facilitate buying and selling of businesses in California. We specialize in the confidential sale, acquisition and valuation of small to medium sized businesses. Trust the biggest business decision in your life to the firm with the highest integrity, operating with the utmost confidentiality and a solid commitment to you, the business owner.

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Well outfitted Restaurant & Taphouse in South Placer County

Placer County, CA

Restaurant & Tap House – South Placer County, California This is an established Casual Dining Restaurant and Tap house ln a highly visible thoroughfare. The concept features a full menu of American...

$139,000

$139,000

Cash Flow: $40,500

Turnkey Auto Repair Business – Busy Corner Location with High Traffic

Anaheim, CA

Established Auto Repair Business - Prime Anaheim Location This turnkey auto repair shop presents an exceptional opportunity for investors, owner-operators, or experienced mechanics seeking an...

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$274,999

$274,999

Cash Flow: $75,000

Mobile Car Cleaning Service

$150,000 - San Francisco, CA

$150,000

San Francisco, CA

Vi Tran

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Auto Body Shop for Sale – Turnkey, Fully Equipped, and Established!

Oxnard, CA

Business Description Long-standing, reputable auto body repair shop for sale in Oxnard, ideal for an owner-operator or an automotive business looking to expand. This shop is known for quality...

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Cash Flow: $800,000

Pool Service Route - Woodland, CA

Woodland, CA

JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great part time route in nice areas. This 2-day route consists of...

$61,140

$61,140

Cash Flow: $60,000

Pre-Tariffs Inventory Fully Stocked Furniture and Lighting Store

Fountain Valley, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Established turn-key furniture and lighting store with real estate staging services located in affluent Fountain Valley, Orange County. This fully operational business features...

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$65,000

$65,000

VF Sales & Imports (Food Distribution)

Palm Desert, CA

VF Sales & Imports is a well-established family-owned wholesale food distributor based in the greater Coachella Valley, specializing in providing high-quality fresh cut meats, including pork, chicken,...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $172,742

Stylish skincare and makeup retail for sale in Concord CA

Concord, CA

Established K-Beauty Retail Business for Sale in Concord This modern skincare and makeup retail business specializes in popular K-beauty products and operates within the bustling Sunvalley Shopping...

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$75,000

$75,000

Optometry Practice For Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

You could step into a Great Opportunity nestled in Southern California's San Fernando Valley. This practice is ideal for someone who wants to be their own boss, have work-life balance with schedule...

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$189,000

$189,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

Motive Actual - Everyone has a motive, few take action.

Poway, CA

We are a veteran-owned, fully established lifestyle apparel business with nationwide reach. With over 1,500 customers (25% return rate/2.29% conversion rate) served and a strong foundation in place,...

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$65,000

$65,000

Fully Absentee FatBurger Franchise or Bring Your Own Concept

Riverside County, CA

ASSET SALE!! - ABSENTEE Established FATBURGER and Buffalo Express Franchise or Bring your OWN Concept This business currently BREAKS EVEN as a fully absentee concept. It is listed for less than the...

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$199,999

$199,999

Cash Flow: $1,000

Pool Service Route- Wilton, CA

Wilton, CA

***PRICE REDUCED*** JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Nice well established starter route in Wilton,...

$25,520

$25,520

Cash Flow: $25,000

WaBa Grill for sale! HIGH VOLUME SALES

Orange County, CA

*can change concept! Opportunity knocks with this well-established Waba Grill restaurant located in the heart of Orange County, California! This thriving business has built a loyal customer base for...

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$229,000

$229,000

Cash Flow: $148,000

Lounge Restaurant w/41 ABC Liquor License 75 Seats - SC2212

California

N. Californian Lounge Restaurant w/41 ABC Liquor License 75 Seats - SC2212 Financial Information Asking Price: $321,000 Cash Flow: On request Gross Revenue: $375,000 Down Payment: $321,000 This...

$321,000

$321,000

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.