Fullerton, CA
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Businesses For Sale in California
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$1,200,000
EBITDA: $224,000
Subway Franchise – Fresh Remodel, Modern Design, No Extra Costs!
Santa Rosa, CA
Business Description: Subway franchise for sale in an excellent Santa Rosa location. Established in 1989, this store has been successfully operated by the current owner since 2004. Recently remodeled...
$250,000
Turnkey Restaurant – Montebello, CA | Perfect for NEW CONCEPT | BRAND
Montebello, CA
Legend Hot Chicken in Montebello presents a rare turnkey opportunity for an operator seeking a modern, fully built-out restaurant space in a high-traffic corridor just off the 60 Freeway. With 1,903...
6
$140,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
Restaurant For Sale in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Established Brazilian Restaurant Sale - Prime Sunset Boulevard Location This newly built 1,610 square foot Brazilian restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in one of Los Angeles' most vibrant...
6
$149,000
San Dimas Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Very tight Route with many of the pools either on the same street or are geographically close together, making for very easy planning and efficiencies. Profit wise route with chlorine and salt being...
$184,200
Cash Flow: $188,500
Preschool Business For Sale San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Located in East San Jose, a busy commercial an d residential area. The property sits along Story Road, a well- traveled corridor with convenient access to shopping centers, restaurants, schools, and...
$800,000
Coastal Lifestyle Brewery with Distribution & Strong Growth Potential
Ventura County, CA
This turnkey craft brewery is a rare opportunity for a buyer seeking established operations, strong brand positioning, and exceptional growth potential. Designed to balance efficiency with creativity,...
6
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $330,000
Hemet Pool Service Route for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Very tight Route with many of the pools either on the same street or are geographically close together, making for very easy planning and efficiencies. Profit wise route with chlorine and salt being...
$96,000
Cash Flow: $106,000
Decades-Strong Organic Alive Foods Distribution Plant & Brand
Alameda County, CA
This established live, organic food manufacturer has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, certified organic and kosher products that consumers trust. With sustainable sourcing,...
$400,000
California Staffing Firm with Recurring Revenue
California
This 35+ year-old staffing firm offers temporary staffing, direct hire, and retained executive search services. The business serves a wide range of industries—including administration, accounting, HR,...
$15,000,000
Cash Flow: $3,056,756
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 FranchisesEstablished bakery specialized in babkas
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
50 + years family owned Auto Repair
Eureka, CA
The facility is a 3,200 square foot building with 3 bays with hoists in each one plus a hoist on the outside in the ample parking lot to provide parking for all the vehicles. The property is totally...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $206,906
Easy-Run Coin & Collectibles Store, Fully Remote
$172,300
Orange County, CA
Newly updated and modernized 24HR 9Round Kickbox Fitness franchise
Riverside, CA
Established 9Round Kickboxing Fitness Franchise - Riverside, CA This turnkey 24-hour fitness franchise presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established business with strong...
5
$35,000
28 years Established Mountain Mikes Pizza Franchise
Jackson, CA
Easy to operate, Can be operated with very low labor costs. Our low overhead compared to many other types of restaurant style businesses is what sets this apart to be a money maker for any owner...
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$450,000
Felizardo Gaxiola
First Choice Business Brokers - Excellence Team
Serving Riverside County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the accessibility and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers and the largest inventory of businesses available for sale. Our Inland Empire team will help you thru all the steps to sell or buy a business as a part of your business plan. We are a brokerage firm that will guide you from a business valuation to each milestone of the process and back you up as a legal shield avoiding risks and becoming your negotiator for this new lifetime decision. In summary, if you have a business you would like to sell or are ready to buy a business, the First Choice Inland Empire team would be proud to be your “First Choice” for buyer or seller representation, we genuinely care and understand the plans you have for YOU and your loved ones. We create opportunities for people: The Business Brokerage core business is actually a “people business” first and foremost, and we understand this. We create business opportunities that deliver value for people’s life. We are experts on the process: With a combination of business finance, marketing and operations, we highlight the real value that business buyers and sellers’ demand. From initial strategic exit planning through valuation, acquisition and marketing to closing the deal. Structuring, negotiating and closing deals: Our transactions are life-changing for the business owners, their families and employees. We understand the “psychology of the deal” and the emotions that come with it. We manage all the implications so you can experience a smooth process. It’s about knowing the true value of your company: We understand your business and its true value in order to present the opportunity to strategic buyers that are looking for your specific true value, and therefore willing to pay more. Formulation of the right strategy involves experience.
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Established Window & Gutter Cleaning Business – High Recurring Revenue
Santa Clara County, CA
This profitable, home-based window and gutter cleaning business has been serving Santa Clara County and parts of the East Bay for over 40 years. The owner is retiring, creating a rare opportunity to...
$248,000
Cash Flow: $116,256
It's Cozy & Calmly Charming Restaurant
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....
2
$180,000
Smoke Shop and Mini Mart for sale
San Diego, CA
Established smoke shop and mini mart located on a busy street front in one of San Diego's premier neighborhoods. This turnkey operation features brand new fixtures, equipment, and a complete...
6
$165,000
Gun Store For Sale !!!
Montebello, CA
Established and profitable Gun Store For Sale in Montebello. No Competition nearby! Very well organized and run business. Very loyal clientele, including Police Officers. Very honest and "by-the-book"...
6
$249,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Community-Loved Plumbing Business with Integrity and Reliability
Los Angeles County, CA
** This Business Qualifies for the Down Payment Assist Program** Custom plumbing business with attention to details and customer services. This business has built an excellent reputation in the...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $260,000
FranchiseHomewell Care Services
Available in California
An Opportunity Like None Other: Where Personal Fulfillment Meets Financial Success
$50,000
See More FranchisesWrecking Yard For Sale With Inventory
Rancho Cordova, CA
This is business is currently operating and for sale along with the inventory. The inventory in this business consists of Racks/Shelves for cars out in the yard as well as for body parts such as...
6
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,250,000
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
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
$400,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
Hight Traffic Tire & Auto Repair Shop
La Crescenta, CA
Location: 3947 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta, CA 91214 Established: 1985 (at current location since late 1980s) Reason for Sale: Owner retiring Key Features - 7 service bays and 9 lifts (no pits) - Smog...
$399,000
SBA Approved Growing Fast Food Restaurant
Temple City, CA
This fast food restaurant is a great investment! It's had successful growth year-over-year for the past three years. The seller has been focused on growing the company even through the tumultuous last...
$524,900
Cash Flow: $178,887
Profitable Wedding & Event Venue | 25-Acre Equestrian Estate -Norco
Norco, CA
Rare offering: The Farm in Norco — a fully CUP-approved wedding and event venue with Santa Ana River frontage, set on nearly 25 acres in the heart of Horsetown USA. This property blends lifestyle,...
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$6,800,000
Pool Service Route - Temecula, CA
Temecula, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to dive into a well-established Pool Service...
$257,485
Cash Flow: $105,000
Profitable Sandwich Franchise – Absentee Owner
Folsom, CA
Rare opportunity to own a profitable, absentee-run sandwich franchise. With strong cash flow, steady revenue, and a loyal customer base, this restaurant is perfectly positioned for sustainable growth...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $34,481
Leading Durable Medical Equipment Provider
Santa Barbara, CA
This business is the only full-scope durable medical equipment (DME) provider in Santa Barbara County, serving both individual and commercial clients. Established in 1997 and operated by the current...
$499,500
Cash Flow: $201,891
Turnkey Luxury Day Spa & Med Spa – Profitable and Manager-Run
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a luxury Day Spa & Medical Spa valued at approximately $3 million, located in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley. Designed as a world-class wellness destination,...
$2,680,000
EBITDA: $713,033
FranchiseExpedia Cruises
Available in California
For over 35 years, Expedia Cruises has been one of North America's largest retail travel agency franchises and a leading seller of cruise travel. Build equity and enjoy a great lifestyle with our proven franchise model by starting your franchise journey today!
$150,000
See More FranchisesProfitable Office Furniture Installation Company | 30+ Years
Sacramento County, CA
Step into ownership of a well-established and highly respected commercial furniture installation company with over 30 years of proven success. Specializing in end-to-end office transitions, this...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $96,500
Upscale Tanning & Wellness Studio for Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, upscale tanning and wellness salon with over two decades of service. Known for its impeccable standards, inviting atmosphere, and loyal client...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
Profitable Print, Promotional & Marketing Business for Sale
$140,000
San Diego County, CA
UNDER LOI - Successful Counter Service Restaurant - $1.7M Revenue
Berkeley, CA
Established in 2010, this successful organic farm-to-table restaurant and bakeshop has built a loyal customer base over 15 years of operations in affluent South Berkeley. Founded by acclaimed Bay Area...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $313,229
Profitable, Established - Turnkey Business For Sale
Costa Mesa, CA
ESTABLISHED SHOE REPAIR BUSINESS - COSTA MESA This profitable shoe and leather repair business has served the Costa Mesa community since 1971, building an exceptional reputation for quality...
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$375,000
Cash Flow: $241,745
FranchiseSpeedPro
Available Nationwide
The nation’s leading wide-format printing/graphics franchise. Top 25% Average Goss Sales $1,488,094* and top 25% Discretionary profit $412,670*. Generate revenue before you open your studio!
$100,000
See More FranchisesHigh-Revenue Turnkey Restaurant w/Proven Catering in Prime West LA
Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Value – Ready-to-Operate Restaurant with Strong Catering & Delivery Revenue! Seize this rare opportunity to acquire a highly efficient, fully turnkey restaurant strategically located in...
$15,088
Convenience Store
San Bernardino, CA
Convenience Store is a well-established, high-traffic discount retail store located in the heart of San Bernardino. This locally loved business has built a loyal customer base by offering a wide...
$310,000
Cash Flow: $82,000
Profitable Car Dealership For Sale
Murrieta, CA
This sports and affordable auto dealership is a well-established business catering to high-net-worth individuals, collectors, and enthusiasts seeking high-end vehicles and exceptional customer...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Profitable Luxury Auto Service Center
Temecula, CA
This well-established and highly profitable auto repair business specializes in servicing luxury and exotic vehicles. With a strong reputation for excellence and a loyal customer base, it offers a...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Rare Adult Boutique, with no competitors for sale
Corona, CA
This boutique retail business combines stylish merchandise with a niche experience-driven model that keeps customers returning. Specializing in high-quality lingerie, tasteful adult novelties, and...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Carol Bennett
Business Team - San Carlos, CA
Serving San Mateo County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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Rare Opportunity: Established Turnkey, One-of-a-Kind Charter Business
Newport Beach, CA
-Turnkey operation with Custom Fleet, Booking System, equipment, licenses, secured dock lease, and certifications current. -Proprietary charter fleet unavailable through competitors. -Established...
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$790,000
HVAC services
Menifee, CA
This well-established HVAC company has been serving both residential and commercial clients throughout Los Angeles County for over 16 years. Known for its commitment to quality and health-focused...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $84,109
Electric Bike Touring Luxury E BIKES Rentals at Hotels & Resorts
$25,000
Newport Beach, CA
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
Cash Flow: $239,024
Leading Established Southern California Roofing Company for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Well established, multi generation profitable roofing company serving some of the most affluent communities of San Diego county. Company currently does no marketing which offers a significant...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $150,000
FranchiseHomestretch
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
See More FranchisesHospice for Sale- ready to bill (no patients)
Glendale, CA
ACHC accredited Surpasses 36 month medicare Rule. Location: Situated in Glendale Ca. Geographic Coverage: Ventura County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino...
$300,000
Hotworx Infrared Fitness Studio
Sacramento County, CA
This Studio is located in a prime shopping center in the Sacramento metro area. 10 Sauna Studio with amazing income potential. There are over 600 Hotworx studio's in the network with over 100 of them...
3
$465,499
Cash Flow: $95,000
Plumbing & Backflow Contractor w/Established Clientele-Good Income
Santa Barbara County, CA
Established in 1994, this plumbing company has proudly served Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties for more than three decades. They specialize in backflow testing, repair, installation, and...
$499,000
Cash Flow: $201,537
Kitchen, Bathroom and Flooring Company - Seller Financing Available
Los Angeles County, CA
Great opportunity to own a successful, well established, Kitchen, Bathroom and Flooring Company that has been in business for about fifteen(15) years. Most of it’s Kitchen, Bathroom and Flooring...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $223,566
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...
$69,420
Cash Flow: $22,750
Door & Window Supplier w Exclusive Manufacturer Relationships
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable and established direct-to-consumer door and window supply company with strong industry relationships and a loyal customer base. The business specializes in providing homeowners with...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $550,000
Turnkey Bar w/Type 48 + 77 License
Sonoma, CA
Property Overview: An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully licensed, established bar in the heart of Sonoma, CA. This freestanding venue features a rare Type 48 license (no food requirement) and...
$425,000
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
FranchiseMurphy Business Sales
Available Nationwide
$439,983* Gross Profit. Low Investment. We’ll help you build a profitable, rewarding business and still have time for what matters most.
$50,000
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.
