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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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...
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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...
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Started in 1982, you can follow in the footsteps of founder, Jean Griswold. We're looking for owners to control their destiny and build a business which positively impacts their community.
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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...
Not Disclosed
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
$170,000
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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
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Bobby Panahi, MBA
BPRE
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BPRE is located in Beverly Hills and serves the Southern California region. The founder and managing broker, Bobby Panahi, is an entrepreneur with over 20 years of real estate experience specializing in commercial sales/leasing, bulk asset business sales, and real estate development. Bobby holds an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management and has lived most of his life in the Los Angeles area. While serving as President of one of T-Mobile's top retail partners, Bobby gained extensive knowledge of Southern California's commercial geography and real estate landscape, which he eventually leveraged to build a thriving business brokerage
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,...
Not Disclosed
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
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
**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
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...
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GarageExperts® is the dominant leader in the garage renovation and commercial epoxy and polyaspartic flooring industry which is part of the $538 billion home improvement market. For over 15 years, we have been helping residential, commercial, and industrial customers transform their spaces with epoxy and polyaspartic floor coatings, custom-built cabinets, and slatwall organizational systems. The home improvement and commercial market is expected to be a $620 billion industry by the year 2025, leading to endless possibilities for our garage organization and two-component commercial floor coating company. Learn more about becoming a garage floor franchise today.
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$200,000
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$35,000
**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
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
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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HealthSource Chiropractic: $363K Avg Gross Profit with Unmatched Care Nationwide!
$150,000
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
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
$399,000
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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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$1
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$100,000
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$225,000
Claremont, CA
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$25,000
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Torrance, CA
Are you looking to buy a franchise in California that combines purpose with profitability? This is your opportunity to acquire a well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in...
$180,000
Riverside, CA
Unlock the fast-growing Spanish-speaking legal market with AbogadosDeDefensa.com, a premium attorney directory domain and website. “Abogados de Defensa” translates directly to “Defense Attorney,”...
$11,888
Cash Flow: $1,200
San Francisco County, CA
For over 25 years this Company has thrived as the oldest and most trusted brand in its niche industry, providing a highly successful solution to upscale Clientele. With over two decades of strong...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,100,000
James Liao
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Buying
Los Angeles County, CA
BUSINESS NAME/ADDRESS/PHOTOS AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION INCLUDING FINANCIALS PROVIDED ONLY UPON NDA COMPLETION. (attached) This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, turn-key podcast and...
$39,000
Cash Flow: $22,750
Pleasant Hill, CA
Long established Agency dry cleaner business for sale in Contra Costa County. Seller has been in the business 28 years and is ready to retire. No employees since Covid, owner-operator does it all....
$25,000
$50,000
Chula Vista, CA
Orange County, CA
Gross Revenue: $1,900,000 (May 2024 – April 2025) Asking Price: $2,375,000 Established in 2004, this CPA-led firm offers tax preparation, business consulting, and bookkeeping services. The firm...
$2,375,000
Cash Flow: $673,200
Orange County, CA
Turn key opportunity to own an ice cream franchise in a busy shopping center in affluent south Orange County. Located in between a movie theater, restaurants, and next to a fountain and park, there is...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $38,000
Available in California
The first and leading fence franchise
$200,000
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Once you enter the Restaurant, you'll feel special and classy. Most of the customers are repeat customers from the family generation. The high-quality interior and top-class implementation make it the...
$120,000
San Joaquin County, CA
HALAL MEAT AND GROCERY STORE - PRIME OPPORTUNITY Well-established halal meat and grocery store operating successfully for over one year with strong financial performance. This absentee-run business...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Orange, CA
Established Flower Shop in Old Towne Orange Since 1990 – A Blossoming Business Opportunity Step into a thriving, well-loved floral business with a legacy of over three decades in the heart of Old...
$120,000
Orange County, CA
Turnkey operation generating $1M+ in revenue and $238K in cash flow Seller financing available Owner does not perform manual labor – field staff handle all installs and service Highly trained,...
$894,000
Cash Flow: $234,177
Live Oak, CA
Penny Candy Store Business for sale...
$120,000
Cathedral City, CA
Jun-Tek Automotive, Inc. is an independent auto repair shop specializing in high-quality vehicle maintenance and repairs, particularly for import and luxury vehicles. It was originally established in...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Encino, CA
Located in the heart of Encino, this medical spa offers advanced, results-driven aesthetic treatments in a luxurious and welcoming setting. It combines the latest non-invasive technologies with...
$1,288,000
Cash Flow: $473,381
Ventura County, CA
Pre-approved and SBA financeable for 60% of purchase price if no owner salary required. Turnkey business with Six service technicians, service manager, and office employee in place. Profit centered...
$1,327,625
Cash Flow: $408,500
Los Angeles County, CA
Profit focused route with all chemicals being charged separately.Two cleaning technicians potentially available to a new owner. Excellent footprint of cities laying a foundation for rapid growth....
$148,800
Cash Flow: $160,000
Available in California
Own a profitable child franchise and target the root cause of learning struggles. Thousands of 5-star client reviews. High franchisee satisfaction.
$80,000
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
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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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.