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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

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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-upShort Term Rental Property Management

We pride ourselves on being a leading technology company in the short-term rental property management space. With over 100 + destinations, we've been at the forefront of industry for over 17 years....

$75,000

$75,000

Start-up
Start-upAITrain AI-Powered Automation Platform – Adaptable for Any Business

Ever thought about offering AI solutions to clients or enhancing your own business with automation? Now you can—without hiring a development team or making a massive upfront investment. Overview:...

$19,500

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$19,500

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
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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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

This Company specializes in helping beginner investors enter the Real Estate market—without risking their own cash or credit. Here are the details: You will be in Business for Yourself, Not by...

$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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Restaurant for Sale – Brentwood

$100,000 - Brentwood, CA

$100,000

Brentwood, CA

Jacky Chen

Grand Realty Group

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

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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

Jack Chung

BTI Group

Serving San Francisco County, CA

Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.

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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
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

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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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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

Start-up

Pick Up Pizza Nets $140,000, $200,000 Dn. Owner Fin. rent 1,368/mo

$340,000 - Bakersfield, CA

$340,000

Bakersfield, CA

michael marich

MS Real Estate Incorporated

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

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

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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
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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Appliance Repair Company

$1,180,000 - Los Gatos, CA

$1,180,000

Los Gatos, CA

Ardeshir Vosooghi

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

New Turn Key Restaurant Bar & Grill in Downtown San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA

Located in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo the opportunity awaits for you to start your dream restaurant or continue the success of Bob Cantus Pizza Sports Bar a turnkey restaurant and bar at...

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$350,000

$350,000

Well-Established Florist Shop – Business Opportunity in Hemet

Hemet, CA

Well-Established Florist Shop – Business Opportunity in Hemet – Florial Expressions. Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a long-standing, successful florist shop located in the heart of Hemet....

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$50,000

$50,000

Rumble Boxing Rocklin Franchise For Sale

Rocklin, CA

Own a high-energy, community-driven boutique fitness studio with a nationally recognized brand behind it. Rumble Boxing Rocklin is a fully built-out, fully operational fitness franchise located in a...

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$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $53,378

Successful Developer of Professional Tattoo Care Products

San Jose, CA

***COPY & PASTE this link to your browser to access NDA: https://docsend.com/view/s/ayscstn8t6d4e7sk The company develops, manufactures, and distributes a specialized line of proprietary tattoo...

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Cash Flow: $467,207

Turnkey Gongcha Boba tea shop/resstaurant opportunity !

Chino Hills, CA

Great opportunity to own a profitable and established Gong Cha Boba Tea Shop Franchise ! Easy to run business world known Franchise Boba shop, located at a High traffic area. the shop is located at...

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$200,000

$200,000

Barbershop located in Hemet

Hemet, CA

Established Barbershop Business for Sale – Prime Growth Opportunity! Looking to expand your barbershop’s market presence? Here’s an incredible opportunity to acquire a well-established barbershop in a...

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$40,000

$40,000

Fastest Labs of Richmond & Oakland CA

Richmond, CA

At Fastest Labs, we offer accurate and detailed drug and DNA testing services. OVERVIEW: An exciting opportunity awaits! Introducing Fastest Labs of Richmond & Oakland, a well-established and...

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$140,000

$140,000

Belma Dizdarevic

Business Team

Serving Sacramento County, CA

Business Team is the largest business broker in the Western US with over 80 associates. We specialize in selling privately held businesses up to $100MM in revenue.

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Investment Opportunity - Established Italian Restaurant

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Turnkey opportunity to own Pasta & Press, a contemporary, Italian-influenced fast-casual concept located in one of South Lake Tahoe’s most popular food halls. Known for its handmade pasta,...

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$81,500

$81,500

A Very Profitable Crane Servicing and Repair Company!

San Francisco County, CA

With over 35 years of industry experience, this highly reputable crane and hoist company offers full-service solutions trusted by municipalities, contractors, and industrial clients across California....

$6,400,000

$6,400,000

Cash Flow: $1,463,000

Dominant tuxedo sales and rental store in the market

$711,000 - Santa Clara County, CA

$711,000

Santa Clara County, CA

Ardeshir Vosooghi

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Profitable Coffee Shop in Prestigious San Diego Hospital – $160K SDE

San Diego, CA

An exceptional opportunity to own a thriving coffee shop located inside a major hospital in one of San Diego’s most affluent areas. Established in 2019, this beloved café has become a daily staple for...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $160,218

Specialty Products Manufacturer and Distributor

California

This well-established manufacturer and distributor has built a trusted reputation as a global supplier of specialized tools, supplies, and specialty chemicals. Renowned for quality, reliability, and...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Cash Flow: $600,000

Bar & Restaurant with Type 47 License – Excellent Lease Terms

San Pablo, CA

MS Real Estate, Inc. offers this bar and restaurant opportunity in a high-traffic area surrounded by residential and commercial buildings, providing strong local visibility and excellent potential for...

$195,000

$195,000

B2B Signs, Graphics, and Large Format Print Franchise – Bay Area, CA

Napa County, CA

This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a very solid performing large format signs and graphics print shop in the greater Bay Area – North of San Francisco! This franchise location has been in business...

$825,000

$825,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Long estab.outstanding location and atmosphere-41 lic. lots of parking

San Diego County, CA

Turn-Key Beach Area Restaurant for Sale – Imperial Beach/Coronado Prime Opportunity with Established Success and a Fun, Coastal Vibe Dreaming of owning a vibrant restaurant in one of San Diego’s most...

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$189,999

$189,999

YUMMY PIZZA AND BEER $132,000 with ABC #41. Now $132,000

La Habra, CA

Established Pizza Restaurant for Sale – La Habra, CA – ABC 41 License – Turnkey Opportunity La Habra, CA (Orange County) Asking Price: $132,000 Monthly Rent: Approx. $4,912 Type of Business: Pizza...

$132,000

$132,000

50k Down! Profitable Established Take & Bake Pizza Franchise For Sale!

Stockton, CA

TURNKEY Take and Bake Pizza!!! Great location with a large grocery store as an Anchor for shopping center. Long Established since 2005 with many returning customers. No Dine In or Delivery. Easy to...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $53,745

Liquor & Food Store in Irvington District, Fremont, California 94538

Fremont, CA

MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to present a compelling opportunity to acquire a liquor and food store business in the burgeoning Irvington district of Fremont, California. Established in 1994, this...

$179,900

$179,900

Urgent Care - Staff Run - Affluent area

Orange County, CA

Urgent Care is a full-service offering on-site pharmacy, x-rays, COVID-19 testing, and more for adults and children in south Orange County . Conveniently located in the south OC for the beach cities...

$5,499,000

$5,499,000

Cash Flow: $1,142,329

Mobile Golf Simulator Event Rentals

Lake Forest, CA

Overview: The golf simulator rental industry is experiencing a significant surge in demand, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. This business model offers a unique...

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$35,000

$35,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Established Gift & Art Glass Shop for Sale-Prime Pismo Beach Location

Pismo Beach, CA

Dynasty Gems, a well-established hand-blown glass and gift shop, is now available for purchase after 28 years of serving locals and visitors. Located just steps from the Pismo Beach Pier, this prime...

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$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

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.