Monterey, CA
Set in the heart of Cannery Row—Monterey’s most celebrated and highest-traffic destination—this specialty jewelry shop and stylish boutique provides shoppers from around the world with a truly...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Specialty Jewelry Shop & Trendy Boutique-Prime Location-Cannery Row
$249,000
Nicely Built-Out Restaurant in Carmel, California
Carmel, CA
Step into a beautifully built-out restaurant located in the scenic Carmel, California. Opened in 2022, this establishment has already earned a loyal following among both locals and tourists. Currently...
$199,000
High-Volume Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar Near 580/680 Interchange
Alameda County, CA
This successful and well-established "Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar" is situated in an affluent, high-traffic area near the busy 580/680 interchange in Alameda County, California. Operating since...
$888,000
Cash Flow: $317,000
B2B - Wholesale – Wherehouse - Distribution - High Gross - High Net
San Diego County, CA
Rare opportunity to own a high Gross, high Net, short hours, Wholesale, Wherehouse and Distribution business. Business offers a diverse range of goods with approximately 80% B2B, 15% walk-in retail,...
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $1,319,716
Full Service Car Wash California
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Citrus Heights, CA
Established Full Service Car Wash - Citrus Heights, California This income-producing car wash operation presents an exceptional opportunity in the thriving Sacramento County market. With over one year...
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$2,500,000
EBITDA: $248,325
SBA Pre-qualified! Sushi Restaurant in South Orange County
Orange County, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1027 Area: South Orange County Asking Price: $510,000...
$510,000
Cash Flow: $187,810
SBA Pre-qualified! Profitable Teppanyaki restaurant in Porter Ranch
Los Angeles County, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1026 Area: Los Angeles County Asking Price: $800,000...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $303,217
Auto Repair, Orange County, Low price
Orange County, CA
This auto repair shop offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or a buyer looking to expand their existing clientele. The business is equipped with two above-ground hoists and...
$60,000
Waba Grill, High Vol & Net, Next to School
Orange County, CA
- Location: Prime 1,700 sq. ft. space with heavy foot traffic - Business Hours: Monday to Saturday: 10 AM - 8:30 PM, Sunday: 11 AM - 8 PM - Employee Count: 5 part-time employees ($10,000 monthly...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $96,000
Profitable Chinese Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established sit-down Chinese restaurant has been a beloved part of the local community for more than 20 years, earning a strong reputation for consistent quality and smooth, straightforward...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $236,000
FranchiseTouching Hearts at Home
Available in California
Touching Hearts at Home is one of the largest privately owned franchises in the Home Health industry. We help people age in place with dignity and care.
$75,000
See More FranchisesSpecialty Gluten-Free Bakery in Southern California
California
A rare chance to acquire a thriving specialty bakery with both wholesale and retail revenue streams. Known for its clean-label, gluten-free, and plant-based baked goods, the business has built a loyal...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $116,752
Incredible Location For Veterinary Hospital Or Assisted Living Nursing
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Concord, CA
Multiuse Facility. Flexible Zoning (Downtown Mixed Use). All units are owner occupied so you can expand or change the existing businesses. Diverse revenue streams with multiple businesses on site....
$3,300,000
Cash Flow: $175,000
Profitable Chinese / Vietnamese Restaurant w/ Full Kitchen in OC
$895,000
Westminster, CA
FOR SALE: Profitable, Fully Operational Escape Room in Prime SoCal Loc
Orange, CA
--- Step into ownership of a **highly profitable, turnkey escape room business** in the heart of Orange County, California. IMMERSION ESCAPE ROOMS dba ENTANGLED is a well-established, 8-year-old...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Heart Institute in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA
Since 1975, this Cardiology Practice has been dedicated to providing complete heart care for the Lancaster community. Combining decades of experience with the latest medical innovations, the practice...
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$1,650,000
Nicolas Zhao
Citadel Commerical
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Citadel Commercial is a leading business brokerage and investment advisory firm specializing in the sale, acquisition, and valuation of small to mid-sized businesses across California. We provide strategic solutions for business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs looking to buy, sell, or expand their ventures. With a deep understanding of market trends, valuation strategies, and deal structuring, we ensure that every transaction is executed smoothly, efficiently, and with maximum financial benefit for our clients. Whether you’re selling a business, investing in a new opportunity, or navigating complex commercial lease negotiations, Citadel Commercial provides the expertise and guidance you need.
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Dry Cleaners Established 38 Yrs South Orange Cty
Orange County, CA
Dry cleaning business in a highly desirable community established in 1986 providing high-quality dry cleaning and alterations with prompt and friendly service, creating many satisfied, loyal customers...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $137,500
Auto Repair Est 41 Yrs 5 Star Reviews Yelp/Google
Orange County, CA
Price Just Reduced! Established Auto Repair Business for Sale This well-established auto repair shop has been serving the community since 1984, offering complete, high-quality automotive repair for...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $144,000
Pediatric Practice For Sale Southern California – $1.8M Rev
Riverside County, CA
Are you a healthcare professional looking to acquire a well-established pediatric medical practice in the well-sought after region of Southern California? This highly regarded practice, specializing...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $723,000
Auto Repair Shop in Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A respected, owner-operated auto repair and brake service shop located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Known for its commitment to quality, transparent service and technical expertise, the business offers...
$1,150,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale-El Cajon CA-$110,000
El Cajon, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-El Cajon CA-$110,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $73,142
FranchiseSafeSplash Swim School
Available Nationwide
Empower families, strengthen communities, and grow a business with real meaning. Own a SafeSplash Swim School—Where Purpose Meets Profit.
$60,000
See More FranchisesSouthern Dentech Dental Lab "Digital Drilling Center"
Palm Desert, CA
This well-established dental laboratory, proudly serving the dental community for over 36 years, is now available for purchase. Located in the thriving Palm Desert area, this lab has built a stellar...
$289,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Family Friendly Art Website – $9,000/Mo.
San Diego County, CA
Profit $9,180 a month. Families are blown away by this beautiful artwork for kids rooms. Each artwork is professionally drop-shipped for you. Here’s how it works: Each piece sells for $300 and makes...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $110,230
Great Hemet Commercial Pool Route
$79,800
Hemet, CA
Established Coffeehouse for sale in San Francisco Inner Richmond
San Francisco, CA
Established deli and coffeehouse for sale in San Francisco inner Richmond. Charming eatery (with vegan options) featuring coffee, bagels and sandwiches. Located near Roosevelt middle school my old...
$110,000
Turn Key well-known Restaurants w/ Bar & Full liquor License 47
Alameda County, CA
High volume a very established popular Restaurant w Full Bar is located in the busiest street in down town. A beautiful dining room where you can eat in peace. Or you can choose to enjoy your meal...
$169,000
Charm Kiosks - 6 Kisoks (3 locations) Priced For Quick Sale!!!
San Bernardino County, CA
REDUCED AGAIN!!!!!! 6 Mall Kiosks in 3 cities Established Charm Retail Business for sale......Also priced individually per city. All six locations projected net income for 2025 is $302k+ annually....
$149,900
Cash Flow: $302,000
Under Contract: Top-Rated Yoga School– Online & Retreat Destination
California
Acquire a Profitable, Top-Rated Yoga Institute with Global Reach Turnkey, six-figure yoga school with a registered trademarked brand. Offers online and destination-based teacher trainings with 500+...
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$497,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
Profitable PMU Business & Premier Training Academy – Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable and established Permanent Makeup (PMU) business and training academy located in beautiful Newport Beach, CA. The studio has built an excellent...
2
$385,000
Established Vietnamese Restaurant in high traffic shopping center
Redlands, CA
Established Vietnamese Restaurant - Prime Redlands Location This thriving Vietnamese Pho restaurant represents an exceptional opportunity in Redlands' bustling dining scene. Operating successfully...
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$400,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Indoor Adventure Park Soft Play, Trampolines, Zip Line, Ninja Course
Altadena, CA
INDOOR ADVENTURE PARK - ALTADENA, CA Established family entertainment center equipment package available for immediate acquisition in Altadena, Los Angeles County. This comprehensive business sale...
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$250,000
EBITDA: $185,000
FranchiseSchooley Mitchell Cost Reduction
Available Nationwide
Finding solutions that save businesses time and money. Promote a risk-free cost saving and expense reduction analysis.
$100,000
See More FranchisesTurnkey High Volume Warehouse/Distribution in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
Turnkey Warehouse/Distribution for sale in Fresno County * Prime Industrial Warehouse/Distribution with a great location * High Volume * Distributing Retail Products locally and Deliveries available...
$1,200,000
Pine Cove Marina!
Lewiston, CA
This Marina sits on the beautiful Lewiston Lake. Lewiston Lake is a fishing lake that attracts the serious fly fisherman to families looking for summer fun. With a max speed of 10 miles per hour, this...
6
$239,000
13-Year Online Tattoo Supply Business | Amazon, Walmart, Temu & DTC
$100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Thousands Oak Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
Very rare find with 40% seller financing just added April 14th. Well cared for route with Great customers! Perfect route to start your business or add to your existing route. Area is primed for growth...
$62,400
Cash Flow: $73,000
Investment Opportunity:Gas Station with Mixed Use in Caruthers,CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Caruthers, CA
Investment Opportunity Gas Station with Mixed Use including property close to the Major Freeway 41 in the City of Caruthers * Price includes the real estate & business * Building is 4,200 SF and the...
$699,000
FranchiseApricot Lane Boutique
Available Nationwide
Apricot Lane Boutique is the #1 women’s fashion franchise. $758K AUV, launch in as little as 6 months, no fashion experience required!
$80,000
See More FranchisesRound Table Pizza Franchise - Beer & Wine License - 100% Employee Run
Riverside County, CA
Great opportunity to own an attractive, absentee owned, Round Table Pizza Franchise with beer & wine(ABC-Type 41) license in a desirable area of Riverside County. Please note, that this attractive...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $147,861
Restaurant & Bar - Full Liquor(ABC-Type 47) - High Net Riverside Area
Riverside County, CA
Great opportunity to acquire an attractive, upscale, high net, short hours, restaurant & bar with full liquor(ABC-Type 47) license located in a desirable area of Riverside. This short hours business...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $149,653
Roofing & Solar Contractor + Property – $6.8M Sales / $895K DE
Alameda County, CA
A highly reputable Residential and Commercial Roofing & Solar Contractor with $6.817 million Projected Sales and $895,933 Projected DE located in Northern California is available for acquisition as a...
$2,175,000
Cash Flow: $895,933
Boutique Hotel Greater Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
Located in the vibrant and highly desirable Greater Palm Springs area, this beautifully renovated boutique hotel offers a unique blend of charm, elegance, and modern luxury. The property has been...
$2,228,000
B2B Ctr - Design & Print Biz - Repeat Client - Central San Diego
San Diego, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a very well established business in Central San Diego. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full...
$200,000
Vinod Desar
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty Commercial Division
Serving Riverside County, CA
We are a leader in the commercial real estate industry, offering a robust suite of services to our business, multifamily and commercial property clients. Powered by deep relationships and industry-changing technology, our professionals sell, finance, and service commercial real estate, providing support for the entire life cycle of our clients’ assets. Our unique ownership structure allows us to put our clients’ interests first and create a marketplace that delivers a superior experience.
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Modern Chinese Fast Casual Restaurant for Sale
Tustin, CA
Major Opportunity to own a modern /contemporary fast-casual Chinese restaurant located in the highly desirable Tustin/Irvine Market Place, one of Orange County’s busiest and most visible dining...
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$269,000
Peruvian Boutique Greater Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
Description: Welcome to a fabulous and vibrant shop in the greater Palm Springs area. This colorful boutique instantly captivates you with its lively and inviting atmosphere, making it impossible to...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale
$200,000
Poway, CA
Reps
Mountain Center, CA
For Sale in Beautiful Mountain Center, CA: Reps Training Center, a code-operated private gym designed for personalized use and appointment-based training sessions. This exclusive facility offers a...
$189,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Established Floral Shop for Sale
Sacramento, CA
Have you ever dreamed of owning a flower shop that’s both rewarding and fun? Now’s your chance. Le’s Flowers, a well-established floral business in Sacramento, is ready for a new owner to continue its...
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$105,000
EBITDA: $13,819
FranchiseHealthier4U Vending
Available Nationwide
Are you passionate about owning your own business? Are you interested in giving people the choice to eat healthy? If the answer is yes, then you have found the right partner to build you a successful healthy vending business. At Healthier4U Vending we share your passion and want you to join us to give the choice to eat healthy to everyone. Come see how together we can change your life.
$53,000
See More FranchisesPool 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
Cash Flow: $60,000
Profitable Plumbing Business Established
Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire a fully equipped, turnkey plumbing company that includes eight fully serviced work vans, a complete set of professional tools and equipment, stocked inventory, strong...
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$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $2,300,000
Online Cookie Business - Not A Franchise - Absentee Owner Run
North Hollywood, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving online cookie brand that has carved out a premium niche in the e-commerce space. Unlike franchise businesses, this fully independent operation allows...
$475,000
Profitable Teriyaki Shop (Established Franchise) SBA Financing
San Diego, CA
Japanese restaurant, easy to run, profitable and easy to access by residential customers or workers on their break. Franchise support is excellent, online presence is strong, top choices (1st page) on...
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$249,000
Cash Flow: $84,000
Women and Children Boutique with Art Classes
Auburn, CA
Fully established business with loyal customer base and loved in the community. Ready for a new owner to continue and expand. Space is fully stocked and beautifully merchandised. All systems have been...
6
$136,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Established Insurance Agency for Sale in Stanton
Stanton, CA
Established Farmers Insurance Agency – Stanton, CA | Well-Established | Turnkey Opportunity Business Overview Take advantage of a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, long-standing Farmers...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $79,000
Profitable Teriyaki Restaurant in Prime Hayward Location
Hayward, CA
A well-established, owner-operated teriyaki restaurant located in a high-traffic shopping plaza in Hayward, CA. This turnkey operation is perfect for an owner-operator looking to take over a stable...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Hot Pot Chinese Restaurant In Roseville
Roseville, CA
To receive the Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM), please fill out the "Contact Form" on this page to electronically sign an NDA. This is a well-established and fully equipped hot pot...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
High profit dollar store, Rent $2,000, 1,500 Sqr Ft. Only $105,000!
Fullerton, CA
Imagine walking into your own profitable dollar store in the heart of Fullerton! This established retail opportunity offers everything you need to hit the ground running from day one. New upgraded ice...
$104,000
FranchiseScreenmobile
Available in California
Transform your future with Screenmobile—where flexible ownership meets a booming demand for screen and shade solutions, all backed by a nationally recognized brand!
$50,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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
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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:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
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.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
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.
