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Profitable-Long Established-Cheap Rent-Seller To Train-Fun Business

Santee, CA

Bakery for sale; Super long established, opened in 2004 this is an opportunity to own a fun and rewarding business that brings smiles to all their customers and good money to your bank account. Are...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $74,000

Asian restaurant + real estate for sale in Oroville of butte county

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Oroville, CA

Freestanding building plus restaurant for sale in Oroville. Oroville is located in the Northern Sacramento Valley, in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. It's about 65 miles north of Sacramento. The...

$450,000

$450,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Premier Luxury Hospitality Investment Opportunity

California

This exclusive opportunity offers investors the chance to acquire two premier hotels strategically positioned in Africa. These high-performing assets cater to a diverse clientele, including corporate...

Cash Flow: $7,000,000

Cash Flow: $7,000,000

48 lic bar-SALES ARE BOOMING-cheap rent-PROFITABLE-great atmosphere

San Diego, CA

Outstanding opportunity to get into a type 48 license bar in the heart of San Diego. This location has been recently remodeled, and it was done right. This bar is super clean and easy to operate....

$299,999

$299,999

99 % Absentee Owner American Restaurant

Indio, CA

1). Monthly gross is $175,000 or more Month 2). Monthly rents $ 15,000 NNN 3). Lease Has Bew 10 Years + 5 Years Option 4). size is approx. 3,792 SF. 5). Big Parking lot 6) Owned by 30 years 7) Lot...

$1,490,000

$1,490,000

Cash Flow: $432,000

Telecom VoIP

Ventura, CA

A unique Competitive Telecom company providing premium communication services to small and medium size businesses at affordable prices. The services include packages of Telephone, Voice-mail systems,...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $399,181

Retail Pharmacy for Sale – Sacramento County, CA Established 2022

Sacramento County, CA

Retail Pharmacy for Sale – Sacramento County, CA Established 2022 | Rapid Growth | Clean License | Great Location Opportunity to acquire a recently established retail pharmacy located just 10–15...

$165,985

$165,985

Cash Flow: $100

100+ years in business with $1.2M+ in SDE

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

California

Discover a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, top-tier California feed manufacturing and wholesale company with over a century of success. Known for its high-quality products, strong...

Cash Flow: $1,109,010

Cash Flow: $1,109,010

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established franchise Ice Cream since 1983 for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Established franchise ice cream since 1983, Fantastic opportunity for Owner operator, must see! Business Type: A Franchise Ice Cream Parlor Building & Parking: Strip Center, Ample parking Operating...

$139,000

$139,000

Cash Flow: $71,000

Nail and Hair Salon Orange County, CA

Orange County, CA

Established in a high-traffic Orange County location, this well-reviewed nail and beauty salon offers acrylics, gel manicures, spa pedicures, and waxing in a modern, fully equipped space. With a loyal...

$99,999

$99,999

Cash Flow: $44,808

Preschool For Sale Daly City, CA

Daly City, CA

A community-focused location that houses several early childhood education centers and cultural organizations. Situated in a diverse neighborhood, it’s home to preschools like Star Academy and Young...

$500,000

$500,000

Sushi Restaurant near Calabasas

Woodland Hills, CA

The restaurant is in the Vons and Bristol Farm anchored huge shopping center in Woodland Hills. 1,600 SF. The sushi bar seats up to 15 customers, and 46 seats in the dining room. The monthly rent is...

$350,000

$350,000

Growing Residential and Commercial Demolition Company

Ventura County, CA

Operating with a C21 Building Moving and Demolition License this Business Services the Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. They offer a wide range of services including flooring and wall removal,...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $195,000

Profitable Cabinet Dealership – $250k+ Potential, No Royalties

Established Mountain Café in Idyllwild / Fully Equipped/Prime Location

Idyllwild, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a well-known breakfast and lunch café nestled in California’s beloved alpine escape, Idyllwild. With over a decade of goodwill, a loyal following, and growing profits in...

$148,000

$148,000

Cash Flow: $54,858

Nail Salon In Valley Glen

North Hollywood, CA

An incredible opportunity awaits with this beautifully designed, fully operational nail salon located in the heart of Valley Glen. Spanning 3,500 square feet, the salon is thoughtfully styled with a...

$220,000

$220,000

Pablo Fonseca, MBA

Spectrum Business Advisors

Serving Riverside County, CA

At Spectrum Business Advisors we represent entrepreneurs. We enjoy and pride ourselves on accomplishing our clients’ goals—whether it is an exit strategy or a growth opportunity, our experience and dedication will help get you there. If you need a business broker, we are here for you. Here is an outline of what we do for our clients: A. Lease Negotiations B. Value and understand our client’s business C. Develop a pricing strategy D. Create a marketing package for your business E. Receive SBA loan pre-approval—improves the availability of you business to more potential buyers F. Confidentially market your business G. Screen potential buyers—non-disclosure agreements, credit checks, match a person to your business H. Negotiate and structure the best deal I. Manage the escrow, due diligence, and disclosure process J. Facilitate the transition and training period K. Get you the most money! Read more about business brokers here: http://www.1800BizBroker.com

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Absentee Operated Bubble Tea Store in Alameda - Fast Casual QSR

Alameda, CA

***MOTIVATED SELLER!! - PROFITS TRENDING UPWARDS!! *** Much more room for growth with a more hands-on owner-operator. High foot traffic plaza with plentiful outside parking spaces. Perfect space to do...

$320,050

$320,050

Cash Flow: $133,725

Sushi Restaurant For Sale

San Diego County, CA

Sushi restaurant for sale in Del Mar Heights, established for 10 years with a loyal customer base and high volume sales. Located in a busy strip mall with a major anchor tenant, this restaurant is...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Hand-Crafted Charcuterie & Grazing Table Business in OC Area

Orange County, CA

Open to Reasonable Offers! Opening in April 2020, this turnkey chef-hand-crafted Orange County business offers charcuterie boxes, boards and grazing tables featuring a robust online presence, social...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $118,536

Profitable Construction & Remodel Business

Yolo County, CA

This profitable business is producing strong revenues for 2025. The asking price recently increased. This construction and remodel business is getting a great deal of interest. Perfect add-on or...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $266,841

Indian restaurant for sale / sub-lease in Fremont, CA

Fremont, CA

A profitable small-medium size Indian restaurant with a reasonable rent is for sale in Fremont. It is surrounded by many high tech companies and nationally known retail stores. A dining area consists...

$220,000

$220,000

Successful and Long Established Vietnamese Themed Restaurant

San Jose, CA

Local favorite Modern and clean very busy restaurant bar. This is the Hot Spot for locals to enjoy the delicious food and beverages. Well known for the friendly and fun atmosphere. Friends enjoy...

$240,000

$240,000

Supermarket For Sale

Los Angeles, CA

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Rare opportunity! Major supermarket turn key full service, 8000 square feet with huge parking lot in corner of intersection in the heart of the valley Los Angeles. PLEASE...

$850,000

$850,000

Hemp-Based Supplement Manufacturer with IP & Established Brands

California

Founded five years ago, this profitable and growing company specializes in the manufacturing of hemp-based supplements supported by scientific formulations. It offers a full suite of services,...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Roof Rejuvenation Biz for sale: Low Cost, High Returns, Big Demand!

Estbalished , Turnkey Hair salon 10 Stations

Laguna Niguel, CA

Well established Hair Salon in Laguna Niguel. The salon has 10 stations and currently there are 2 renters ( 325 per week) , and 3 employees working in the salon. This is a great opportunity for a hair...

$25,000

$25,000

Franchise Food & Grocery Convenience Market

Los Angeles, CA

Hi, Gross Profit & Volume sales, Easy to run, Franchise Food & Grocery Market Busy traffic & corner Location, More Potentials to Grow...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $295,000

Residential Care Facility RCFE

Bakersfield, CA

Residential Care facility is for sale in Bakersfield area. Real Estate is included in price. Sale of business without property is an option too with lease. Facility is licensed for 6 residence....

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $26,000

Sharpen Your Future : Saw Sharpening Business

Santa Clara County, CA

This is an established saw sharpening business that has consistently delivered superior sharpening services, earning loyal customers across generations. This business was negatively impacted by COVID...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $74,558

Charming and stablish restaurant with 21 years of loyal customers

Santa Ana, CA

Traditional Mexican restaurant established for 21 years with extensive menu with more than 40+ dishes. Low rent with very low NNN; lease could extended for 5+ years, according to landlord. Located in...

$219,900

$219,900

Cash Flow: $35,000

San Diego Based Vending Route - Great CashFlow!

San Diego County, CA

Listing Details: - Location: San Diego, CA - Machine Type: Vendo / AP - Age of Machines: Refurbished - Established: 2021 -Restocking: In-house For sale: A profitable Vending route consisting of...

$39,999

$39,999

Cash Flow: $12,500

Grocery Food Manufacturer With Valuable Proprietary Brands & Recipes

Alameda County, CA

A 15-year-old Bay Area food manufacturer with well-respected proprietary brands and products selling in Safeway and Rainbow Grocery and through Instacart, among other retailers. Everyone needs food,...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $262,000

Established Medspa For Sale

Redondo Beach, CA

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, fully equipped Medical Spa with a solid 16+ year track record of success. Located in a high-visibility, walk-by traffic area,...

$775,000

$775,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Auto Body Paint and Repair Shop

San Gabriel, CA

Well established business in a free standing building, few yards from a major Blvd. It has been under the same ownership for the past 20 years. The building size is 2,336 SF, has 3 bays, a paint...

$275,000

$275,000

"SF Outer Sunset" Restaurant for Sale in a Prime Location!

San Francisco, CA

This restaurant for sale is located in the Outer Sunset of San Francisco with a nice ambience and a patio seating. This is a well-established, high-traffic restaurant along Irving St. This is close to...

$299,000

$299,000

Truck Driving School - Driving Academy - $500K in Sales Guaranteed

High-Volume Cold Stone Creamery Santa Monica, CA-Famous Wilshire Blvd!

Santa Monica, CA

Offering the best tasting, made-to-order ice cream! Churned in-store fresh daily using only the finest ingredients and mixed on a frozen granite stone with endless combinations of fruits, nuts, candy,...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $108,852

Live Answering Service to Home Services Industry — High Growth Opp

San Diego County, CA

This well-established California-based live answering service has built a strong foothold in the high-demand home services sector, with unlimited opportunities to expand. The company offers 24/7...

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Nationwide Process Server

Los Angeles, CA

Premier Attorney Service based in California and servicing the Legal Community Nationwide for over 30 years. Providing Timely , Expedient services and documentation including NATIONWIDE Process...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $136,000

Stockton CPA Practice

San Joaquin County, CA

Seller is open to selling the bookkeeping portion only • This practice was established in 1987 • Software in use includes Drake & QuickBooks • Approximately $53,000 in annual revenue, via bookkeeping...

$190,000

$190,000

Cash Flow: $71,000

The Camp Transformation Franchise Untapped Growth Potential

Los Angeles County, CA

HS Listing ID-65991 Potential to double revenue with longer operating hours, vending machines and programs. 300+ memberships majority long term New members introduced with a 6 week program. Over 6,000...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Prominent and Profitable Hydraulic Repair Business WITH MANAGEMENT

California

This hydraulic repair business boasts broad name recognition and a fantastic reputation with heavy equipment operators, contractors, and dealers throughout Northern California. One Seller has moved...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $88,996

Custom Millwork Fabrication and Installation

California

Project Cabinets is a long-standing Company that specializes in the fabrication and installation of custom and build-to-print commercial casework and millwork for projects located in the Southwest...

Newly Renovated Beauty Salon in Prime Hollywood Blvd Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Step into ownership of a fully operational beauty salon in a high-traffic, commerce-rich area of Hollywood Blvd. Surrounded by bustling strip malls and local shops in vibrant Thai Town, this modern...

$80,000

$80,000

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Skilled Homecare Company 26 years in business 180k SDE

Los Angeles County, CA

Highly sought after with Skilled Nursing Services License in California Our Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) nurses are qualified and licensed to provide the following...

$620,000

$620,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Boutique Home Staging Company - Owner Retiring

Santa Clara County, CA

This boutique home staging company, established by the owner ten years ago, specializes in homes under 3,000 sq. ft. Its staging fees range from $3,500 to $7,000 depending on the size of the home with...

$79,000

$79,000

Cash Flow: $19,058

$1 for a Fully Automated Real Estate Investing Business!!

4,100 sq.ft. Restaurant with Type 47 License in Down Town Ontario

Ontario, CA

Seize the opportunity to own a well-established and popular Restaurant with ABC Type 47 license in the bustling Oldtown Ontario. This turn-key restaurant setup offers a unique chance to step into a...

$350,000

$350,000

Industry Leading SaaS Enterprise Workforce Scheduling Business

California

This is a very rare opportunity! The business provides industry-leading employee vacation, workforce scheduling, job bidding, and attendance solutions. Its customers are large companies and...

$200,000

$200,000

Thriving Venice Beach Nail Salon – Prime Location -Strong Cash Flow

Venice, CA

TURNKEY Beauty/Nail Salon-2 Blocks fr Venice Beach & Ocean Front Walk ABSENTEE OWNER(S) Business Highlights: Step into ownership of a beautifully designed and well-established nail, lash, and beauty...

$60,000

$60,000

Well-established educational supply retail business for sale

Fair Oaks, CA

For SALE! A well-established educational supply retail business that is also offering in-person classes located in Sacramento, CA. With 25 years of trusted service to homeschoolers, private educators,...

$350,000

$350,000

Casual Cafe: 5.5-Day Ops, Absentee, Gross $1.03M, Only $490K Asking

Anaheim, CA

> Casual Family Restaurant for Sale - Reduced Price! > A Prime Corner Location: Highly visible intersection in Anaheim industrial complex. > Business-Only Option: Turnkey, absentee-run café for $490K...

$490,000

$490,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

Thai Restaurant in Clovis, CA

Clovis, CA

Well-known Thai restaurant in Clovis, CA. Currently offering take-out. Can be converted back to a sit-down restaurant with a 26-seating capacity. Flexible to change to other cuisine. No Japanese food...

$59,500

$59,500

Smoke Shop $75,000 Net Income

El Dorado County, CA

$75,000 Net Income This is a 1,700 sq. ft. building located in a prime area of Placerville, CA. According to the seller, the smoke shop has the potential to generate over $1,000,000 in gross annual...

$150,000

$150,000

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.