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3 Franchise Locations – Well-Known National Brand – California

Orange County, CA

Opportunity to acquire a 3-unit franchise package in the specialty dessert/coffee category with prime Southern California locations. Each store is fully built out, equipped, and staffed, generating...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $239,024

Boutique Yoga Center, Semi-Absentee in West San Gabriel Valley

Los Angeles County, CA

This boutique yoga center is relatively young yet vibrant that has accumulated over 300 members with around 100 active. It currently has an amazing 5-star online rating without any strategic...

$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $56,000

Established Property Management Company – Growth Potential

Los Angeles, CA

This Los Angeles Area property management company focuses on leasing and managing single and multi-family residences. The well-established firm represents approximately 260 homes, providing its owner...

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

Cash Flow: $476,441

Liquor Store For Sale San Mateo, CA

San Mateo, CA

This area is known for its convenient access to shopping centers, parks, and major highways like US-101 and CA-92, making it ideal for commuters. The neighborhood features a mix of residential...

$160,000

$160,000

Riverside County – Popular Cocktail, Dining & Entertainment Restaurant

Riverside County, CA

Riverside County – Popular Cocktail, Dining & Entertainment Restaurant with ABC Full Liquor License RRC# 4980 Location: Riverside County Description: 20 years of passionate ownership has developed...

$225,000

$225,000

Beer & Wine Market: Pico Rivera, California

Pico Rivera, CA

Beer & Wine Market: Pico Rivera, California Is "For Sale" by Regional Real Estate - Commercial. Business is located in the city of Pico Rivera, California. Open 7 days a week from 7am to 10pm,...

$99,888

$99,888

E-Commerce Speciality Business for Sale

San Jose, CA

This specialty e-commerce business designs, manufactures and sells unique handcrafted luxury leather goods in the pet and craft supplies categories under 2 popular brands: Blazing Paws and Coyote Bay....

$600,000

$600,000

LIQUOR HIGH VOL, HELP RUN, PARKING, FLAGSHIP STORE

Orange County, CA

An established liquor and wine shop in an affluent Orange County neighborhood is now available for sale, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable and well-maintained business in a prime...

$399,999

$399,999

Cash Flow: $60,000

Leading Provider of Turn-key Telecommunications & Security Solutions

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This outstanding acquisition opportunity is for a leading provider of turn-key telecommunications and security solutions, specializing in voice and data cabling, fiber cabling, and...

Cash Flow: $349,000

Cash Flow: $349,000

Liquor High Vol, Help Run, Parking, Flagship Store

Anaheim Hills, CA

Liquor & Wine Shop for Sale – Prime Orange County Location An established liquor and wine shop is now available for sale in an affluent area of Orange County. This well-maintained business offers...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Popular Deli in Ventura County / Absentee Owner

Ventura County, CA

A highly popular and well-established deli in Ventura County is now available for purchase. Specializing in fresh sandwiches, BBQ, deli selections, and specialty market items, this business has built...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Hi Volume Liquor Store near Fullerton

Orange County, CA

MONTHLY GROSS: $100,000/MO. MONTHLY RENT: $8,400 LEASE TERMS: 5+5+5 STORE SIZE: 3,058 SF. OPEN HOURS: 7AM-10PM EMPLOYEES: 3 PT WAGE: $4,000/MO. EXTRA INCOME: LOTTERY $2,000, ATM $900 OWNER SINCE: 2019...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $156,000

Engineering and Manufacturing Services Machine Shop

San Jose, CA

Established in 2003, this dynamic company specializes in custom precision tooling and complex mechanical assemblies. With a strong reputation for handling intricate, made-to-order projects, the...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $186,921

Florist, Party & Event Planning For Sale Serving Bay Area

San Jose, CA

Located in the greater Bay Area, this business serves neighborhoods with high household incomes and has made its name for providing quality service for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and...

$555,000

$555,000

Hispanic Market, part of a chain

Los Angeles County, CA

This high-volume Hispanic market is part of a chain of stores, offering meat, produce, and grocery items. The store is professionally decorated, set up, and meticulously maintained, providing a clean...

$540,000

$540,000

Cash Flow: $220,000

Gas Station w/ C-Store & Carwash

Alameda County, CA

This gas station is located in a prime, high-traffic area with a large lot that offers potential for additional revenue streams, such as food trucks or other ventures. Key Features: • Fuel Sales: The...

$900,000

$900,000

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Paragon Acquisitions International

Serving San Diego County, CA

As a forward-thinking Business Brokerage headquartered in California, Paragon Business Brokers distinguishes itself through a depth of knowledge, astute insights, and a commitment to fostering successful transactions. https://www.paragonacquisitionsintl.com Our specialization is centered around CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS SALES and MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, both within the United States and across international markets. This focused approach equips our brokers with a nuanced understanding of the prevailing market dynamics, empowering them to provide tailored solutions that address the unique needs of sellers and buyers. At Paragon, we serve as a comprehensive resource for all your brokerage needs, providing you with the guidance and support essential for navigating the intricacies of the transaction process. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals, each a full-time Business Broker or Agent with a wealth of expertise in the realm of CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS SALES and MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS. Collaborating with a Paragon Broker means engaging with a seasoned professional who is well-versed in the nuances of both selling and buying procedures. Your journey with us is marked by a commitment to your objectives and a steadfast dedication to achieving a successful outcome. Choose Paragon for a partnership rooted in knowledge, integrity, and a genuine commitment to your success.

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Convenience Store with Beer & Wine

Kern County, CA

It is a well-established neighborhood store known for its steady customer base and diverse revenue streams. Financial Highlights: Monthly Sales: $60,000 – $70,000 Check Cashing Services: Handling...

$495,000

$495,000

Home Remodel Design Center and Installation Services

Orange County, CA

This business is a full-service home improvement and design center. They design, sell and install carpet, wood and tile flooring, custom and pre-manufactured cabinets, doors and window treatments, as...

$749,000

$749,000

Cash Flow: $356,070

Junk Hauling/Recycling Removal business

Chatsworth, CA

This Junk hauling/Recycling business opened November 2016 and is owned and operated by a brother and sister team. Great opportunity for buyer to come in and continue to grow the market by adding...

$349,000

$349,000

FedEx Routes

San Diego, CA

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a fully operational FedEx routes business. The company includes established FedEx routes, along with the necessary trucks and equipment for seamless...

$480,000

$480,000

Chinese Restaurant

Stanislaus County, CA

Well established and busy Chinese Cuisine. A very easy business to run. Has a lot of growth potential. Great and busy location. Close to Freeway Exit. Seller has been in the restaurant business for...

$100,000

$100,000

Turnkey Restaurant & Taphouse Opportunity Bay Area

Alameda County, CA

Looking to own a thriving restaurant and taphouse in a prime East Bay Area location? This restaurant and taphouse is a well-established, highly rated business with a loyal customer base, offering an...

$599,000

$599,000

High-Precision Semiconductor Test Socket Manufacturer

Santa Clara County, CA

A highly regarded Silicon Valley manufacturer specializing in custom test interfaces and precision components is now available for acquisition. With over 20 years of industry expertise, the company...

Gas Station, C- Store, Carwash w/Real Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Mateo County, CA

Prime Gas Station Investment – San Mateo County Asking Price: $13,800,000 | Net Profit: $1.25M+/Year Top Location: 250 ft frontage with high visibility Fuel Sales: 120,000 gallons/month $0.75 avg....

$13,800,000

$13,800,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Authentic Noodle house with 41 alcohol license in Alameda

Alameda, CA

Business Overview: A turnkey Chinese noodle restaurant in a high-traffic location on Alameda’s Main Street. This well-established eatery is known for its handmade noodles, flavorful broths, and...

$180,000

$180,000

Turnkey E-Commerce Brand: Luxury Bamboo Home Goods with Inventory

Sacramento, CA

Blue Cove Collective is a distinguished brand in the premium sustainable home goods market, specializing in high-quality bamboo towels. Our mission is to elevate everyday experiences with impeccably...

$80,000

$80,000

4000 Sf Full Kitchen Restaurant for sale

Alameda, CA

Well-established American brunch café located in a high-traffic area of Alameda. With 2 years in operation, this café has built a solid customer base and operates daily from 7 AM to 9 PM, serving a...

$370,000

$370,000

Liquor Store

San Mateo County, CA

$360,000 Net Profit This is a wonderful liquor store located in the fantastic, busy shopping center in the heart of Daly City, San Francisco County. They know this place is a lucky store; they had...

$850,000

$850,000

Smoke Shop

San Benito County, CA

$180,000 Net Profit/yearly This busy smoke shop is located in a very busy shopping strip with lots of traffic. According to the owner, the store is approximately 1,900 sq ft with a low rent of $3,200...

$400,000

$400,000

Profitable Beauty Salon with Great Rent in Busy Location!

La Puente, CA

Well-established and profitable beauty salon located in a high-traffic area. The salon operates with three experienced stylists, each generating steady income—the owner receives a share of their...

$79,000

$79,000

Cash Flow: $55,362

Profitable HVAC Company in Southern California with Strong Client Base

Los Angeles County, CA

This well-established HVAC company, based in Southern California, specializes in maintenance, service, and installation for both commercial and residential clients. With a solid reputation for...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $528,525

Custom Doors, Moldings, Pergolas Business For Sale !!!

Sun Valley, CA

For Sale very well known and recognized business that specializes in Custom Doors, Baseboards with LED lights, Pergolas with adjustable roofs, High Quality Hardware from Europe and US. Through a...

$199,000

$199,000

Profitable Established Clothing Store

Santa Ana, CA

Overview: Welcome to our thriving retail clothing and accessory store, established four years ago and consistently profitable since day one. We specialize in offering a curated selection of stylish...

$285,000

$285,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

Papa Johns (2) Units - Profitable & TurnKey, New Signage & Equipment

Bakersfield, CA

Papa John's Franchise Multi Unit – 2 Profitable “Owner Absentee” Locations in Kern County A unique opportunity presents itself for the acquisition of a stable and profitable Papa John's Pizza...

$409,000

$409,000

Cash Flow: $102,133

Profitable Liquor Store for Sale – Prime High-Traffic Location

San Jose, CA

Seize this rare opportunity to own a well-established Liquor Store in one of the busiest strip centers in Santa Clara County. This location boasts high foot traffic, surrounded by major national...

$298,000

$298,000

Chinese fast food restaurant for sale in Sacramento Natomas

Sacramento, CA

Established Fast food Chinese restaurant for sale in Sacramento natomas. Takeout-only Chinese spot with standout Singapore noodles and sweet and sour sauce. Approximately 1800 sq ft long 23 feet type...

$168,000

$168,000

Asian Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Rocklin near Costco

Rocklin, CA

9 year established Asian Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Rocklin. Located close to Costco, Amazon Fresh, Tous Les Jours cafe and 2 minutes from Westfield Galaria mall. Approximately 1300 sq ft with...

$168,000

$168,000

Vending Machines Business: High Net Profits For Sale

San Diego, CA

This business sale includes 12 fully warranted vending machines. Add additional units to grow revenue as needed. The business offers exactly what today’s customers are looking for… healthy snacks &...

$147,500

$147,500

Cash Flow: $73,800

College Avenue, Upgraded Cafe for Sale! Below Market Lease Will Transf

Berkeley, CA

College Avenue, Upgraded Cafe for Sale! Below Market Lease Will Transfer RRC# 5043 Location: Berkeley Description: A great second generation cafe/quick service space is available on the popular...

$129,000

$129,000

Turnkey Restaurant for Sale in the Heart of San Jose!

San Jose, CA

Step into a fully operational, newly renovated restaurant located in one of San Jose’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Positioned near major tech companies, upscale apartments, and thriving residential...

$188,000

$188,000

Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This outstanding acquisition opportunity is for a premier, one-stop shop for copy, print, mail, bindery, and design services. The Company mostly serves the commercial market,...

Cash Flow: $176,000

Cash Flow: $176,000

Established Immigration Law Firm for Sale – Strong Reputation & Growth

Sacramento, CA

An established immigration law firm with over a decade of experience and a strong reputation in the community is available for acquisition. The firm has built a solid foundation with steady gross...

$900,000

$900,000

Established Auto Service Franchise

Santa Clara County, CA

A national auto service franchise with over 2000 locations worldwide with best in class Franchisee Support. Here is a great opportunity to own a unique and high traffic location in South Bay - This...

$260,000

$260,000

Cash Flow: $219,640

Established Auto Service Franchise

Contra Costa County, CA

A national auto service franchise with over 2000 locations worldwide with best in class Franchisee Support. Here is a great opportunity to own a unique and high traffic location in Contra Costa...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $160,043

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Restaurant Realty Company

Serving San Francisco County, CA

Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,200 clients, selling/leasing over 1,600 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 75 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 7,500 valuations completed.

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Established Auto Service Franchise

Santa Clara County, CA

A national auto service franchise with over 2000 locations worldwide with best in class Franchisee Support. Here is a great opportunity to own a unique and high traffic location in South Bay - This...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $186,289

Franchise Auto Repair Shop - Established

Santa Clara County, CA

A national auto service franchise with over 2000 locations worldwide with best in class Franchisee Support. Here is a great opportunity to own a unique and high traffic location in San Jose - This...

$60,000

$60,000

Cash Flow: $91,831

Established Bath and Kitchen remodeler for sale

Santa Clara County, CA

Well-established renovation business, operating since 1994, specializes in transforming kitchens and bathrooms in a highly desirable area. Known for delivering projects on time and on budget, the...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $671,118

25+ y/o SF Bay Area Event Production Company

Santa Clara County, CA

Full Service Event Production Company - Owned and operated by current owner for 25+ years. Services include providing Bands, DJ’s, lighting, sound, Audio/visual services, streaming services, specialty...

$735,000

$735,000

Cash Flow: $367,396

European Designer Fashion Boutique - $400k SDE

Santa Clara County, CA

With a stellar reputation for fashion and unique list of designer brands, this 26 y/o women's fashion boutique has consistently hit $1m in annual revenue with over $400k SDE. Located in an idyllic...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $243,500

Real Estate Staging Services

Alameda County, CA

Step into a thriving industry with this home staging business. Real estate agents and home sellers know the proven value in staging a home to perspective buyers. This sale includes an extensive...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $5,934

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.