Los Angeles County, CA
Great starter route with solid rates. Routes are established customers in nice areas to work in. Customers pay very well each month. Additional profits from filter cleans, salt cell cleans, repairs,...

Los Angeles County, CA
Great starter route with solid rates. Routes are established customers in nice areas to work in. Customers pay very well each month. Additional profits from filter cleans, salt cell cleans, repairs,...
$74,400
Cash Flow: $83,000

Stanislaus County, CA
This established owner-operated pack-and-ship franchise offers a proven business model supported by a nationally recognized brand and diversified service offerings. The center benefits from multiple...
$365,000
Cash Flow: $150,000

Riverside County, CA
Well-established pool service route. Features reliable customers, strong route density, and long-term clients (some with 10+ years of service). Services include salt cell cleaning, filter cleaning,...
$54,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
Los Angeles, CA
Fully operational bakery specializing in Lavash and Sangak, equipped with a dedicated Lavash/Sangak oven, commercial mixer, air compressor, extra labels, and all necessary equipment to continue...
$235,000
Ontario, CA
Price Dropped...Price Dropped...Excellent Location In Haven Marketplace Excellent Location + Beer/Wine License + Monthly Sales $67,000 Japanese restaurant focusing on authentic ramen with rich,...
$375,000
EBITDA: $110,000
San Diego, CA
GREAT PRICE! Great cashflow from day 1! One of the HOTTEST FRANCHISES out there right now! Get in now while you still can. Sales are GROWING every year with a Semi-Absentee Owner. 2025 sales were up...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $86,485
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Opportunity Well-established, high-energy urban coastal restaurant and bar located in a bustling, walk-able city district surrounded by restaurants, shops, and theaters. This attractive venue...
$210,000
Cash Flow: $71,247
Fountain Valley, CA
1). Monthly gross is $ 27,500 per month 2). Monthly rents $ 4,200 +Including NNN 3).New Lease 4). size is approx.2,650 SF.+ High ceiling. 5). OWNER SINCE: 2006 6). The average net income possible is $...
$280,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Los Angeles County, CA
A well-established and respected construction company with a 50-year operating history, founded in 1976. The business has built a strong reputation for quality workmanship, reliability, and...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $159,615
Thousand Palms, CA
Business Description > Profitable Restaurant & Real Estate: Offered for sale at $4.5 million, this freestanding family casual restaurant includes its ~3,540 sq. ft. building (built 1995) on a ~33,976...
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $444,000
Available in California
Merry Maids is a recognized and industry-leading house cleaning franchise in the U.S. Merry Maids has more than 7,000 home cleaning professionals who service homes on four continents, including more than 200,000 homes in North America every month. Merry Maids is proud to be part of Atlanta-based ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SERV), a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services for over 75 years.
$50,000
Los Angeles County, CA
The Company is a well-established Southern California precision tool & die and metal fabrication shop founded in 1999, with more than 25 years of operating history. It provides tooling, stamping,...
$1,750,000
Cash Flow: $538,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Superb Italian restaurant, proudly serving the community since 1996. This charming establishment features a cozy, warm, and casual dining room, a semi-enclosed patio, and a full liquor license....
$675,000
Cash Flow: $251,304
$199,000
Monterey County, CA
San Diego, CA
Profitable Boba & Donut Shop in Prime Hillcrest, San Diego – Turnkey & Cash-Flowing An excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable, established dessert and beverage concept in the heart of...
$97,000
Cash Flow: $91,630
Fresno, CA
Business Description Confidential sale of a profitable, award-winning roofing contractor serving Central California. The company has an excellent reputation for quality, reliability, and fast response...
$939,000
Cash Flow: $472,409
Eric Landis
M & A Business Advisors
Serving Orange County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm with 6 offices, that specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries. We use proprietary methods and advanced technology to better serve our clients and accomplish their objectives. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment, a “hands on” approach and M&A Advisor expertise in: • Finance and Accounting • Commercial Leases • Market and Industry Dynamics • Managing Due Diligence • Strategy and Negotiations • Preparing Contracts Our years of experience along with our ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition.
Placer County, CA
This is a golden opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly stable 20 year landscape business with a strong, experienced operational structure. The company is known for its cohesive...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
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
Los Angeles County, CA
Business Description Discover a rare opportunity to acquire a historical full-service signage business in Los Angeles County, California. For decades this company has been a trusted visual branding...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Business Description Nestled in a thriving part of South Bay in LA County is a privileged opportunity to acquire a well-established Profitable & Trusted Brand of business services, print, signage, and...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Fountain Valley, CA
Current net profit $75,000 may increase if you promote catering . In shopping center with several major tenants and lots of small budinesses . 1200 Sqft . Lease until Nov 2027 with option to renew for...
$99,888
Cash Flow: $75,000
Available Nationwide
A FITNESS FRANCHISE THAT PERFORMS - STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD WITH D1 TRAINING
$250,000
Petaluma, CA
A fantastic opportunity awaits a motivated buyer to acquire a well-established junk removal and recycling business in the desirable Sonoma, California market. Opened over a decade ago, this business...
$331,000
Pleasanton, CA
StretchVibe Pleasanton is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, modern assisted-stretch therapy studio in one of the Bay Area’s most desirable and affluent communities. Located in...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
$100,000
Simi Valley, CA
California
Subway started small in the USA before becoming the largest string of sandwich shops in the world. Subway restaurants are owned by more than 21,000 franchisees in more than 100 countries around the...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $355,127
San Diego, CA
Established for 38 years, this respected architecture firm specializes in high-end residential (95%) and select commercial (5%) projects. Services include planning, design development, construction...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $156,566
Sherman Oaks, CA
Nice off-street from Ventura Blvd., in upbeat Town. The first impression customers have is a pleasant surprise: good Sushi at a reasonable price, along with a wide variety of choices on the menu....
$150,000
Ventura County, CA
PROFITABLE PAPA JOHNS PIZZA Franchise for sale in Ventura County Ca. Looking for a hot business opportunity in Ventura County? Look no further than Papa John's Pizza Franchise. Located in a very prime...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $59,800
El Dorado County, CA
The business owner had experience in the refrigeration and HVAC industries before starting work as an inside sales representative for cold storage manufacturing. After excelling in the role, the...
$675,000
Cash Flow: $212,026
Merced, CA
Amazing Location LAUNDROMAT, This location is doing amazing numbers. Laundromat consists of over 100 Speed Queen touch screen washers and dryers. Located in a very high traffic center. Location...
$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
San Diego, CA
This established business is a top seller in Amazon's cast-iron soap market. Has over 20 SKUS with hundreds of positive reviews. The owner has relocated and is looking to sell the business...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Available Nationwide
Perfect for today's housing market. The HOMEstretch franchise is an innovative home services concept that focuses exclusively on preparing homes for sale through fast, cosmetic improvements
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Joshua Tree, CA
(All Equipment AS-IS) 2 - 60# FL Speed Queen 2 - 40# FL Heubsch (2016) 13 - 30# FL Heubsch (2018) 6 - 20# FL Heubsch (2018) 4 - 10# TL Heubsch (2018) 14 - 30# Stack Dryers (2021) 2 - Changers 4 -...
$995,000
Oxnard, CA
? Award-Winning Café | Breakfast & Lunch Only , With Beer and Wine Asking: 750,000 Location: Oxnard, California Well-established award-winning local favorite café in the heart of Oxnard. Family-owned...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $205,348
$100,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Price Dropped...Price Dropped...Excellent Net Profit + Option to buy the land in Price Dropped.....Price Dropped....Price Dropped...... Great Location + Being there for 4 decades + Option to buy the...
$199,000
EBITDA: $164,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
Cheap Price..With Land...Branded Gas Station with Land Branded Gas Station with Land + Beer/Wine License. Gas Sales - 15,000 @ $1 pool margin @ month Store Sales - $14,000 @ 35% markup @ month Has...
$1,600,000
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Home Repairs/Handyman Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $763K average gross sales for single-unit operators!*
$50,000
Fresno, CA
TIRE AND SUSPENSION SHOP - ESTABLISHED AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE BUSINESS This well-established tire and suspension shop has been serving the Fresno community since 1970, building a trusted reputation over...
$795,000
Cash Flow: $280,000
Brentwood, CA
Busy, fully turn-key pet grooming and boarding facility available in Contra Costa County, Northern California. Established since 1983, this award-winning, certified salon benefits from decades of...
$269,900
Cash Flow: $165,000
Monterey County, CA
Exceptional Bar & Restaurant – 6,500 sq ft - $4 million Annual Revenue – Established 2001 - Monterey County RRC# 5196 Offered At $1,200,000 Location: Monterey County Annual Revenue:$4,291,000 Annual...
$1,200,000
Los Angeles, CA
Step into a powerhouse commercial service business built for speed, volume, and long-term contracts. This is not the typical “guy with a pressure washer.” This business operates a full fleet strategy,...
$250,000
EBITDA: $123,000
Los Angeles County, CA
The facility is a boutique, fully licensed residential treatment program offering an individualized and clinically focused approach to substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Designed...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $370,448
Jason Hullender
IAG
Serving Riverside County, CA
IAG M&A Advisors is a nationwide business intermediary consulting firm that facilitates the buying & selling of businesses with the goals of our clients at heart. With over 100 years of combined management experience, our team gets to know each of our clients personally to understand their values & businesses. Our experience & leadership in the M&A industry has helped the owners of privately-held companies “cash in” on all their hard work and get the best payoff possible. Please refer any inquiries and send any NDAs to buyers@iag-service.com.
Los Angeles County, CA
This established virtual office and business communication service provider presents a compelling acquisition opportunity for strategic buyers seeking immediate market entry with substantial recurring...
$2,750,000
Cash Flow: $550,000
Diamond Bar, CA
Diamond Bar Turnkey Salon – Newly Remodeled Established for over 15 years and newly remodeled within the past year, this professional salon is located right off the 57 Freeway exit, near H Mart and...
$60,000
$1,675,000
El Cerrito, CA
Alameda County, CA
Established gutters franchise in Alameda County, CA offering exceptional hands-off investment opportunity. This turnkey operation generates $1.29M in annual revenue with $106K in seller's...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $106,027
Los Angeles County, CA
ATTENTION INVESTORS! Own the Business & the Building – 47 Liquor License & Private Parking - Turnkey Restaurant & Real Estate Package –Rare LA County Opportunity! Prime Corner Lot with Huge Potential....
$2,100,000
Available in California
Own a profitable child franchise and target the root cause of learning struggles. Thousands of 5-star client reviews. High franchisee satisfaction.
$80,000
San Diego County, CA
Landscape Maintenance Business for sale, offering services to apartment complexes, business centers, and residential rental properties. The company has a strong, loyal client base with several...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $125,917
Hayward, CA
A beautifully designed, fully equipped nail salon located in a highly convenient area of Hayward, CA, near a freeway exit and a central shopping area outside the mall. The salon offers excellent...
$250,000
La Jolla, CA
FOR SALE: High-End Restaurant on UCSD Campus! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained, like-new restaurant located at the heart of the most populated college in San...
$299,999
Los Angeles County, CA
Founded over 10 years ago, this very profitable firm is a recognized leader in Workers' Compensation defense, providing statewide coverage across California. This turnkey legal practice offers...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $670,000
Murrieta, CA
An exceptional opportunity awaits to acquire Postal Place, a highly established and profitable independent business located in the thriving community of Murrieta, California. This well-regarded postal...
$139,900
Cash Flow: $58,000
Bell, CA
X4Signs is a reputable digital printing company now available for acquisition. Located in Bell, CA, X4Signs has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality digital printing and custom...
$280,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Vending Location: San Diego County This offering is a turnkey OTC (Over-the-counter) and personal care vending business operating within a university system, with established placements and an...
$55,000
California
This is the perfect opportunity to keep riding the growing market and demand for AI growth across not only software but hardware. Not many tech recruiting agencies have a niche in deep tech (hardware,...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,200,000
Kings County, CA
Ever thought owning a flower shop would be fun? Now’s your chance. Valley florist owner wanting to retire. Well established flower shop of 25 years is ready for new blood to bloom again. Wonderful...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $46,000
Available in California
Patriot Pipeline: an industry leader in underground wet and dry utilities. Affiliate location profit of $4.100,838*. Markets available in: California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
$150,000
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:
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.