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,...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Ready-Mix Concrete and Aggregate Supply *Pre-Approved Lending
$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
Restaurant – 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 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...
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$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...
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$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
FranchiseToastique
Available in California
Join one of the fastest-growing, most simple-to-run healthy fast-casual restaurant!
$200,000
See More FranchisesSuper 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
Established Sign Business In An Amazing Area For Sale
$274,000
Alameda County, CA
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...
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$149,999
One-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
Todd Warner CVA, CM&AA, CMAP
WarnerWest Advisors Inc
Serving Fresno County, CA
WarnerWest Advisors represents business owners and sellers throughout California and the Western US. Primary industry focus areas includes Agribusiness Companies, Distribution Businesses, Manufacturers, Healthcare Businesses, Storage Facilities, and other Industrial / Commercial Entities. Our service areas include Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Seller Exit Planning, and Commercial Real Estate Representation. We focus our efforts on individual engagements, and provide confidential personalized representation, allowing our clients to maintain their focus on operating their business. At WarnerWest Advisors we maintain valuable open communication ties with institutional buyers, many private equity groups, family offices, and high net worth individuals. These ongoing buyer relationships help to provide our sellers with tangible alternatives to signs and listing services and during a business sale marketing campaign. As a result, our successful and completed sale transactions have come from cash offers and have not required outside financing contingencies. We also represent buyers and sellers of farms, ranches, and investment properties in commercial real estate transactions. References available upon request.
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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...
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$295,000
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
Downtown 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...
5
$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
FranchiseBuona Restaurants
Available in California
Since 1981, Buona Restaurants has been a Chicago Icon with 26 company-owned locations in the Greater Chicagoland Area. Our menu is anchored by our award-winning Italian Roast Beef Sandwich and other diverse menu offerings like Chicago-style hotdogs, burgers, all-natural chicken, hand-tossed salads, pasta, and a full off-premises catering menu. In 2018, Buona Restaurants partnered with another iconic Chicago brand: The Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop, and now offers the chance to franchise the duo. Be the first to take a legendary Chicago brand to your market!
$300,000
See More FranchisesTurn 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...
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$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
Profitable Promotional Products Business | Complete Production Center
$149,000
Riverside County, CA
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
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...
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$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
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
Express 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
FranchiseClothes Mentor®
Available in California
If you have been feeling the need for a professional change that offers flexibility, growth potential, and personal fulfillment, Clothes Mentor franchise ownership might be the path you have been searching for. The resale industry is booming, and franchising has real advantages, but the best part is the process is already nailed down for you.
$100,000
See More FranchisesB2C 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
Santa Monica Restaurant w/ Beer and Wine Location Location Location
$260,000
Santa Monica, CA
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
FranchiseMosquito Shield
Available in California
Invest in the fastest-growing and (best in category) mosquito control franchise in the U.S. with low investment, proprietary products, and industry leading customer retention.
$150,000
See More FranchisesFranchise 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...
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$375,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Established Flower Shop with Loyal Customers for Sale
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...
5
$120,000
Home Services - 40% Repeat/Recurring Rev - Seller Financing - 234K SDE
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
John J Moser, JD, CBB
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Los Angeles/Whittier/Fullerton
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sunbelt is the world’s largest business brokerage comprised of hundreds of offices working in 8+ countries. Sunbelt successfully closes 3,500 to 4,000 business sales transactions a year comprised of businesses with annual revenues from $50K to $50M. We have the largest proprietary database of business listings and buyers in the world that results in more businesses sold than anyone else.
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Candy Store
Live Oak, CA
Penny Candy Store Business for sale...
$120,000
Electric motor repair shop in northern california for sale
Redding, CA
Exclusive Electric Motor Repair Specialist - Four County Market Leader This exceptional electric motor repair business has maintained market dominance since 1978, serving as the only specialized...
2
$90,000
Elegant MedSpa in Alamo
$120,000
Alamo, CA
Jun Tek Automotive
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
Upscale Med Spa with Steady Revenue and Prime Visibility
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
FranchiseSteri-Clean
Available in California
Steri-Clean is a leader in Hoarding and Biohazard Remediation Services, with offerings ranging from crime scene cleanup to hoarding remediation, infection control, and more.
$65,000
See More FranchisesThousand Oaks Pool Service Route for Sale
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
Palos Verdes Pool Service Route for Sale
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
Established Chinese Restaurant For Sale In SF Financial District
San Francisco, CA
Iconic Chinese Restaurant – Prime San Francisco Financial District Rare opportunity to own a well-established Chinese restaurant with 40+ years of success in San Francisco’s Financial District....
$240,000
Excellent Location..In the Heart of Los Angeles, Being there for 4 dec
Los Angeles, CA
Excellent Location..In the Heart of Los Angeles, Being there for 4 decades A full-service auto repair shop dedicated to providing high-quality automotive maintenance and repair services. They...
$249,000
EBITDA: $164,000
Sactown Family Fun – Profitable Family Entertainment Business
Rancho Cordova, CA
Sactown Family Fun presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established family entertainment center in Rancho Cordova, California. Operating successfully since 2007, this profitable...
$895,000
New Full-Service BBQ Restaurant - Selling Out Daily! - SC2246
California
Northern California New Full-Service BBQ Restaurant - Selling Out Daily! - SC2246 Financial Information Asking Price: $299,900 Cash Flow: $180,000 Gross Revenue: $750,000 Down Payment: $249,900...
$299,900
Cash Flow: $180,000
Small structural engineering company for early career engineer
Oakland, CA
Well established structural engineering company that provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. 60% of the clients are individual owner occupied residences seeking to remodel, build new,...
$250,000
Absentee Pool Route Business in a Highly Desirable Area
California
**100% Financial Available ** This pool route is an excellent way to get started in the business. This is a nice established route that can be operated by one full time person and is located in an...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Dance School – High Profits, No Dance Experience Needed
Los Angeles, CA
This business delivers what every buyer wants: Profit, simplicity, and scalability. With an SDE margin exceeding **50%—and zero spent on advertising—** this dance academy runs like a dream. Even...
$795,000
Cash Flow: $371,636
FranchiseBatteries Plus
Available Nationwide
Continuously recognized as one of the Best Franchises to Own by trusted franchising industry leaders like Forbes® and Entrepreneur®!
$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.
