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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

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

Est. 35+ years-Home Remodel and Design 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...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $199,127

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EBITDA: $199,127

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

Drive-Thru Cafe & Bldg: Absentee, Income over $465K, Prc $4.8 mil

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Indio, CA

> Profitable Restaurant & Real Estate: Offered for sale at $4.8 million, this freestanding family casual restaurant includes its ~3,301 sq. ft. building (built 2008) on a ~0.8-acre lot in a...

$4,800,000

$4,800,000

Cash Flow: $465,600

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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

Diane Ho, CBB

SellBuyBrokers Corporation

Serving Santa Clara County, CA

We have a system and solution in place to meet almost any need that might arise during the course of selling your business. We are affiliated with the California Association of Business Brokers and the International Business Broker Association. We deal primarily in U.S. businesses but do serve an international client base.

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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

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

Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This well established printing business is famed for its stunning turnaround and printing quality while servicing real estate agents throughout the Bay Area. The Company combines...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $176,000

Not Disclosed

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

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...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $95,298

Kitchen & Bath Contractor-for-Sale-30-+-years, 280K-SDE, Strong-Growth

Santa Clara County, CA

Profitable 30+ year remodeling business with proven cash flow, loyal clients, skilled team, and expansion potential in Santa Clara. Step into ownership of a well-established design and remodeling...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $290,368

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

Turn-Key Mail Box Center - Premier Location

Alameda County, CA

Shipping, Mailing & Fingerprinting Business for Sale — $94,000 Price Reduction | Fully Built Out | Prime Location This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully licensed and operational shipping,...

$106,000

$106,000

Established Child Care Center & Real Estate for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Serving families in the community since 1995, this early education center offers year-round programs for infants through pre-K, plus before and after-school care. Situated on a 0.58-acre lot with...

$110,000

$110,000

$1.6 Million Revenue Medical Spa in Los Angeles County, California

Los Angeles, CA

$1.6 Million Revenue Medical Spa in Los Angeles County, California. Company Overview Ensure Capital is pleased to exclusively represent a Medical Spa for sale in Los Angeles County, California. The...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $448,000

Profitable Automotive Accessory Franchise Resell

Mountain View, CA

This is a golden opportunity to acquire a thriving, well-established franchise. This business comes with a strong reoccurring customer base, a referral network, and all the assets and inventory needed...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $28,750

Profitable Automotive Accessory Franchise Resell

Agoura Hills, CA

This is a golden opportunity to acquire a thriving, well-established franchise. This business comes with a strong reoccurring customer base, a referral network, and all the assets and inventory needed...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $187,500

Paint & Sip Art Studio with ABC Type 42 License

California

Family-friendly paint and sip art studio offering weekly step-by-step paint events, as well as a variety of after-school art classes for kids. Private parties, team building, and corporate events live...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $72,399

Popular Cafe & Boba Destination - Steps from the Beach

Pismo Beach, CA

A Café and Boba destination in a popular beach town- and you can see the waves from the front door. With its full working kitchen (including hood), this can be a chef’s dream. Currently, it is only a...

$249,000

$249,000

Hair Salon with 8 Individual Stations in Monterey

Monterey, CA

Hair salon, long-established since 2005, is for sale In Monterey. There are 8 salon stations and 2 hair shampoo sinks. Along with the owner, there is 1 independent contractor paying rent for 3...

$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $75,385

Liquor Store Available in Monterey County

Monterey County, CA

This is a liquor store newly constructed 2.5 years ago on the Monterey Peninsula in the middle of the pandemic. It is located in a neigborhood shopping center with a major grocery store, banking,...

$235,000

$235,000

MOTIVATED SELLER! Restaurant for Sale in Prime Newark Location!

Newark, CA

Looking for an exceptional business opportunity in the food industry? Your search ends here! Presenting a newly remodeled restaurant located in the best shopping center in Newark, surrounded by...

$158,000

$158,000

Market Sushi

Pasadena, CA

Market Sushi Business for Sale Operating Hours: 7 AM – 6 PM (7 days a week) Rent & Increase: Not required Lease & Deposit: Not required Number of Employees: Full-time: 0, Part-time: 1 Owner's Working...

$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $150,672

Profitable Tailor Shop | 35+ Years in Business

Los Angeles County, CA

Own a well-established tailor shop with 35+ years of success in a prime location with excellent foot traffic. Known for top-quality sewing and alteration services, this shop has built a loyal, repeat...

$40,000

$40,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Kathleen Jones

Business Team

Serving Orange County, CA

BTI Group - Business Team helps people buy and sell businesses. Since 1981, we have successfully closed over 7000 business sales and acquisitions. BTI is the largest business brokerage in the western United States. With close to 100 agents, all offices and agents work together to market and sell our clients' businesses. This gives your business the widest possible exposure. We bring a wealth of experience and expertise for locating qualified buyers and solving any problems that arise during a transaction, not to mention our network of trusted resources to help close transactions. Services Offered WE GUIDE SELLERS: - Prepare businesses for sale - Create a detailed Information Memorandum for the business - Discretely and Confidentially market your business - Actively solicit to our pool of Buyers, High Net Worth Individuals & Private Equity Groups - Manage process through sale closing including providing all necessary agreements

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Truck Brake Distributor

California

Leading parts distributor in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in brake systems and components for industrial vehicles and machinery. Serving the aftermarket industry by providing top-quality...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $120,187

Dry Cleaners Agency Great Location Est. 14Years

Los Angeles County, CA

Established in 2011, this dry cleaner agency is a well-located business offering high-quality dry cleaning and alteration services. Situated on a high-visibility, high-traffic boulevard, the agency...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $76,000

Dry Cleaners Retail, Wholesale, & Alterations

Los Angeles County, CA

Established in 2013, this well-equipped dry cleaning business has built a strong reputation for high-quality dry cleaning and alterations, delivered with prompt and friendly service. Over the years,...

$70,000

$70,000

Cash Flow: $2,460

Cocktail bar w/food, very nice!

Redlands, CA

Sports Bar with food, very clean and attractively designed Good visibility on a major street Hi volume! Sellers work part time. Many televisions to catch the latest sporting events. High quality food...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

1400SF with rent at $5100 /month Family -run business with strong income Consistent revenue with royal customer base Excellent opportunity for experienced Restauranteurs...

$168,000

$168,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Established Home Improvement & maintenance -Ready for New Owner

Santa Clara County, CA

A well-established and highly reputable Construction & Maintenance Company specializing in repair and improvement services, with a strong portfolio of loyal clients, including HOA associations. This...

$120,000

$120,000

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.