Walnut Creek, CA
Price negotiable for the right buyer. Happy to share financial info upon request! If you’re looking to step into a successful business with a strong foundation, loyal clientele, and built-in systems...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Established Auto Detail Shop & Office Space/Apartment
4
$165,000
Complete Plumbing service and repair business
Woodland Hills, CA
COMPLETE PLUMBING SERVICE AND REPAIR BUSINESS - WOODLAND HILLS, CA Established in 2000, this comprehensive plumbing service business offers a turnkey opportunity in the thriving Los Angeles County...
$625,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
Established Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning Franchise - North SD / OC County
San Diego County, CA
BnK Chem-Dry is a well-established, franchise-backed provider of carpet, upholstery, tile, wood, and vinyl floor cleaning services with operations spanning three prime franchise territories —...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $126,280
El Dorado Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
Excellent starter route with great growth potential in the area. Nice blend of Complete and Chemistry only accounts. Owner currently spends 15 hours servicing the route. Free tools and supplies on...
$48,000
Cash Flow: $56,000
National Burger Franchise For Sale
Concord, CA
Do you have what it takes to flip the perfect burger and satisfy the hunger of customers? Then don't miss out on this sizzling opportunity to become your own boss and run your own premium burger joint...
$149,000
Low-Rent Edible Arrangement Shop for Sale - Rare opportunity
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This is a rare opportunity to buy Edible Arrangements in Rancho Cucamonga that offers a strong option for buyers looking for a long-running franchise with low overhead and steady revenue. Operating...
6
$300,000
Cash Flow: $104,000
So Cal packaging, safety and janitorial wholesale business for sale
California
This established wholesale distribution business operates in Southern California's nondurable goods sector, serving diverse industries including food manufacturing, construction, engineering,...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $508,720
Great Auto Repair Business Opportunity.
San Jose, CA
Established Auto Repair Business Opportunity in Prime San Jose Location This well-established auto repair shop presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator or investor looking to...
6
$280,000
High-Margin Babka Bakery | $52k EBITDA | Strong SF Brand w/ 1,500 Cust
San Francisco, CA
We are Braid Bakery, an LLC specializing in high-quality sweet and savory babkas. We operate out of a commercial kitchen in San Francisco with a lease that can be continued. We have a strong brand...
4
$30,000
Cash Flow: $10,000
Technology Retail/Repair Business in Coastal Northern California
California
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: An independently owned and well-established technology retail/repair and services business in a highly desirable coastal Northern...
$785,000
Cash Flow: $314,241
FranchiseAire Serv
Available Nationwide
Aire Serv, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services franchise. With us, you'll stay cool while your business heats up!
$50,000
See More FranchisesFor Sale: Two Profitable STAR-Certified Smog Check Stations – Turnkey.
Costa Mesa, CA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Two Profitable STAR-Certified Smog Check Stations - Turnkey Operations Established in 2010, this dual-location automotive service business offers an exceptional passive income...
5
$495,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Fast Growing Roofing Company!
Sacramento, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, fast-growing roofing company that has cemented its position as a leader in the Sacramento market. The business has demonstrated exceptional...
2
$2,250,000
Cash Flow: $600,000
Established Sign & Graphics Business for Sale
$55,000
Orange County, CA
Only Dry Cleaners in Tri-County Area For Sale After 24 Years
Sonora, CA
A female-owned business, Kathy's Miracle Cleaners has been serving the Tuolumne Tri-County area in Northern California for over 20 years. With an lengthy book of business, reputation of quality, and...
3
$235,000
Turnkey Antique Shop
Shasta County, CA
This established antique shop is a rare opportunity for a buyer looking to step into a fully operational business with immediate revenue. The sale includes all inventory valued at $75,000 and FF&E...
$85,000
Raymond P. Dowd
PNW Business Brokers, LLC
Serving Riverside County, CA
PNW Business Brokers, LLC is a partnership of experienced individuals with uniquely different backgrounds sharing their collective knowledge for the benefit of their clients. PNW is the only partner owned business brokerage in the Western US specializing in business exit sales exclusively in Oregon. Each partner / associate partner brings multiple decades of business experience, and everyone shares their extensive personal networks for the benefit of every client. Every partner is engaged with every client from business development, pre-sale planning, business valuation, marketing strategy development, buyer engagement, SBA lender, lawyer and CPA referrals, and transaction management through escrow closing. A Twenty-Six 5 star Google rating, 30 Sold businesses in Oregon with brokers in Eugene, Bend and Lake Oswego allows us to engage with, then market businesses from Portland to Grants Pass and from Florence to Bend. For greater wingspan, PNW also owns The Osprey M&A network which is exclusively focused on expanding exposure for business owners in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada and British Columbia. The participants are all top of their game professionals with extensive backgrounds each with their own state territory, each contributing equally to marketing and each capable of bringing buyers to any network listing.
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Turnkey Chiropractic Business
Tehama County, CA
This well-established, highly respected chiropractic practice has been successfully serving the community for decades. Known for its exceptional patient care and consistently great reviews, this...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $109,885
Ready-Mix Concrete and Aggregate Supply *Pre-Approved Lending
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lassen County, CA
With over 45 years of history, this ready-mix concrete business has built a strong reputation in the industry and the local community. Situated on a sprawling property with significant improvements,...
$1,300,000
Cash Flow: $237,276
General Contracting & Landscaping Business
Yolo County, CA
This well-established general contracting and landscaping business has been a trusted name in its market for decades, building a stellar reputation for quality and reliability. The business has...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $209,272
Non-Operational Laundromat with Renovation-Ready Rental Units
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Burney, CA
This property offers a unique chance to own a laundromat in a high-demand area near apartment complexes, where there is a strong need for laundry services. The laundromat is fully plumbed and ready...
$350,000
Auto Repair, Auto Maintenance & Brake Services Franchise
Oxnard, CA
Prime automotive franchise opportunity in a high?traffic Oxnard corridor. Fully equipped, fully staffed, and profitable with strong year?over?year growth. Excellent for an owner?operator or investor....
$295,000
FranchiseDryer Vent Wizard
Available Nationwide
Dryer Vent Wizard, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading dryer vent cleaning and repair services franchise that capitalizes on a niche industry.
$50,000
See More FranchisesRestaurant – 3,200 SF, Low Rent, Flexible Conversion Opportunity
San Jose, CA
This established Ethiopian restaurant offers 3,200 sq. ft. of usable space in a high-traffic San Jose corridor surrounded by commercial buildings and steady daily foot traffic. The operation has been...
$130,000
Famous Pizza & Sports bar
Orange, CA
Serving NY-style pizzas, plus pasta, calzones & sandwiches, in a casual setting and sports bar . Big screen TV's for games . Also Video games . Owners are semi absentee , General manager runs the...
$449,900
Cash Flow: $165,000
Profitable Massage & Facial Franchise | $1.2M Revenue | Semi-Absentee
$345,000
Sacramento, CA
Profitable Silicon Valley CPA Firm
Cupertino, CA
PROFITABLE SILICON VALLEY CPA FIRM - CUPERTINO, CA Established in 2017, this thriving accounting and tax practice is strategically located in Cupertino, California, serving the heart of Silicon...
2
$775,000
Cash Flow: $425,000
Anything Speaker - Strong Ecom Brand - Amazon+Shopify+QVC+TikTok Shop
Los Angeles, CA
Anything Speaker is a well-established ecommerce brand specializing in innovative bone conduction speakers that transform any surface into a speaker. Founded in 2002 and based in Los Angeles, this...
4
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Japanese Head Spa in Chino Hills - Beautiful and Modern
Chino Hills, CA
Modern Head Spa in Chino Hills - Chino Hills' First Japanese Head Spa This turnkey Japanese head spa represents an exceptional opportunity in the growing wellness industry, offering traditional scalp...
6
$150,000
Vending Location For Sale
Ventura, CA
2 full size vending machines in 2 shift warehouse location. No commission fill once a week. You own machines and location. This is not a franchise....
$8,500
Cash Flow: $4,500
Super high traffic-$2862 rent-ideal Mex Food location
San Diego, CA
Outstanding opportunity to get into a second generation restaurant with extremely cheap rent. Located in a super busy shopping center with many high traffic and high turn neighbors, potential new...
$119,999
Five-Star Preschool and Property | Affluent Simi Valley | Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Simi Valley, CA
Turnkey opportunity to acquire a long-established, five-star rated preschool in the heart of Simi Valley. This offering includes both the business and the real estate, consisting of a 2,961 square...
$2,700,000
Stand alone Mexican food w patio or bring your own concept 41 lic-
Escondido, CA
Turnkey Mexican Restaurant in an Ideal Location Step into ownership of a vibrant, free-standing Mexican food destination restaurant that is ready NOW! This is an ideal location for Mexican food or...
6
$149,999
FranchisePapa Murphy's
Available in California
We are the largest Take 'N' Bake Pizza franchise, offering simple operations and award winning pizza!
$125,000
See More FranchisesOne-Stop Shop Business Opportunity
Acton, CA
Great Business Opportunity! One-Stop Shop offering so much more than printing . . . Color and Black & White Copy Service; Shipping Services from FedEx to Post Office Boxes; Office Supplies from Pens...
6
$375,000
Tastea Alhambra- Reduced
Alhambra, CA
? Turnkey Restaurant in Prime Alhambra Location – $375,000 349 E Main St #104, Alhambra, CA 91801 1,260 sq ft | Fully Equipped | $4,732/mo Rent | Unlimited Parking Looking for a rock-solid restaurant...
6
$295,000
Turnkey Sign Business — Major Price Drop!
$149,900
Orange County, CA
Convoy District restaurant location-41 lic.
San Diego, CA
Prime Opportunity: Own a Convoy Area Restaurant Turnkey Restaurant with High-End Oven Ready for Success Save on build out $ and 12 plus months of red tape just get it built out. This is your chance to...
$249,999
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...
$99,999
Cash Flow: $74,000
FranchiseLine-x
Available Nationwide
Own a proven leader in protective coatings & truck accessories—LINE-X offers high ROI, strong support, and multi-revenue stream potential.
$100,000
See More FranchisesDowntown SD Mexican food or bring your concept
San Diego, CA
Here is the downtown Mexican food location you have been looking for. Turnkey location, keep or change the name, it’s up to you! If you love the location for a different concept-bring it in! Either...
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$137,000
Online Pet Furniture Store 3k Profit Projections
Los Angeles County, CA
Selling Online Pet Furniture Store with $3k Profit and $10k Revenue Projections Here’s everything you need to know: Scalable Online Pet Furniture Store – A growing business offering stylish and...
$113,990
Turn key Poke Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
Here’s your chance to own a popular, turnkey business in the heart of North Hollywood! Offering an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneur ready to bring their own vision and fresh ideas to an...
6
$95,988
Established Courier Business in Sacramento with 30 Years of Expertise
West Sacramento, CA
For three decades, our company has been the trusted name in On-Demand courier services for Sacramento's local businesses. Serving major corporations and small businesses alike, we specialize in...
$1,800,000
Great Income / Cashflow on the Central Coast of California
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Established Retail business with locations in San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria and Lompoc (each location about 30 miles apart) Business has been established in the community for over 15 years and has a...
$850,000
EBITDA: $325,000
Jerome Thissen
National Franchise Sales
Serving Orange County, CA
NFS turns a complex process into a smooth, speedy transaction. Since we work exclusively with franchise businesses, we understand that there are multiple parties involved in each transaction, and we stay on top of details like franchisor approval, lender requirements and lease assignments.
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Turnkey SUV / Limo Company TCP/Uber SUV
Irvine, CA
45k total + you buy the car or refinance in your name (45k balance on loan) Est 2022**Turnkey LIMO/BLACK SUV White Glove Service. Currently with 1 Black SUV 2023 XL Fully Loaded for Corporate or UBER...
3
$45,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Dixon Pool Service Route for Sale
Placer County, CA
Rare find on a small A Grade route ready to grow. High attention to details with no corners on chemicals being cut so the buyer will not be assuming green pools or pools with high CYA or...
$22,800
Cash Flow: $25,000
Established Sign Business In An Amazing Area For Sale
$274,000
Alameda County, CA
Ramsey Street Sports Bar & Grill
Banning, CA
Ramsey St Sports Bar & Grill is for sale, located in the heart of downtown Banning, adjacent to the courthouse, this sports bar & grill enjoys excellent visibility and high foot traffic in a central,...
$225,000
Edible Arrangements- Priced well below market price
Claremont, CA
Established Edible Arrangements franchise in Claremont, CA offering exceptional value at $25,000 asking price. This turnkey operation generates $459,000 in annual revenue with $73,000 in cash flow,...
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$25,000
Cash Flow: $73,000
FranchisePickUp USA Fitness
Available in California
PickUp USA Fitness clubs are full-service, basketball-focused gyms, offering pickup basketball games with referees, basketball training, cardio/weight rooms & much more!
$50,000
See More FranchisesExpress Employment Professionals Office in Torrance, CA
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...
6
$180,000
Attorney Directory Website for Sale – AbogadosDeDefensa.com (Spanish)
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
B2C Niche Professional Services
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
Turn-Key Podcast Studio Rental Business
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
Dry Cleaner AGENCY for sale
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
Southern California CPA Practice
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
Franchise Ice Cream in Affluent South OC *UNDER CONTRACT
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
Truly master piece of ownership " Sushi Restaurant"
Thousand Oaks, CA
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
Halal Meat and Grocery Store
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...
3
$375,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
FranchiseAssisting Hands Home Care
Available in California
Providing Compassionate and Dependable Home Care
$150,000
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.
