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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

$295,000

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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

$130,000

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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

$449,900

Cash Flow: $165,000

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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

$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...

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$1,100,000

$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

$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

$8,500

Cash Flow: $4,500

Super 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

$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

$2,700,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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

$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...

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$375,000

$375,000

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

$295,000

60 Years West Coast Profitable Weld Stud Manufacturer, Priced to Sell

$980,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$980,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Zaihua (Daniel) Hu

CURB

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

$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

$99,999

Cash Flow: $74,000

Brett Sargent

Sunbelt of Sacramento

Serving Sacramento County, CA

The Sacramento Sunbelt Team of Brokers has decades of combined business experience. Selling your business or buying a new one is easier when using a professional. Sunbelt’s Small Business Brokers will do all the footwork so you can save your time for more important matters. We will evaluate businesses and keep you on track. Give our team a call today to get started with selling your business or purchasing one. About Sunbelt Of Sacramento Sunbelt Of Sacramento is part of the Sunbelt Network, the world’s largest business brokerage operation. As part of a successful franchise company with over 30 years of experience in the business brokerage industry, Sunbelt Of Sacramento has the expertise to guide you through the business buying and selling process. Selling a Business When selling a business, it is vital that you use a professional that is experienced in selling businesses. Our Sunbelt Of Sacramento office will do a complete evaluation of your business so that you can be sure that your asking price reasonably reflects your business’ value. Sunbelt will work with you to sell your business confidentially and quickly. Buying a Business The Business Brokers at Sunbelt do all of the time-consuming searching for profitable opportunities for you and protect your interests when buying a business. Our brokers are able to quickly evaluate a Sacramento business to make sure you are obtaining a business with a fair market price and that there is still growth potential.

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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...

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$137,000

$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

$113,990

Turn 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

$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

$1,800,000

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

$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

$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

$22,800

Cash Flow: $25,000

Juice Bar, Acai Bowls and Smoothies

$450,000 - San Francisco, CA

$450,000

San Francisco, CA

Raul Salas

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

$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

$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...

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$180,000

$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

$11,888

Cash Flow: $1,200

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

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

$39,000

Cash Flow: $22,750

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

$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

$2,375,000

Cash Flow: $673,200

Franchise 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

$190,000

Cash Flow: $38,000

Circle K Franchise - Real Estate(land & Building) - Beer & Wine Lis

$2,700,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$2,700,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Mani Singh

TNW Business Brokers

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

$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

$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...

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$120,000

$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

$894,000

Cash Flow: $234,177

Candy Store

Live Oak, CA

Penny Candy Store Business for sale...

$120,000

$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...

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$90,000

$90,000

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

$195,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Pramod Patel

Just Elementary, Inc. Commercial Business Brokers.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers has assisted owners with selling a diverse array of businesses including: Tool & Die Manufacturing Electrical Contractor Service Television Studio Catering Business Burger King with Real Estate Recording Studio Injection Molding Business Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers helps clients evaluate businesses to determine their value and helps determine what steps are necessary to make the business more valuable.

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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

$1,288,000

Cash Flow: $473,381

Thousand 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

$1,327,625

Cash Flow: $408,500

Established Sign & Graphics Business for Sale

$55,000 - Orange County, CA

$55,000

Orange County, CA

Garrett Butler

United Franchise Group

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

$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

$240,000

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

$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

$299,900

Cash Flow: $180,000

DTLA Convenience Store/Smoke Shop For Sale

Los Angeles, CA

This is a well-established and profitable convenience store open daily from 9am to 10:00pm. Located in a high-traffic, highly visible area, surrounded by high-rise buildings, creating a strong flow of...

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$125,000

$125,000

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

$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

$795,000

Cash Flow: $371,636

Show-Stopping Ent. & Event Planning Service with Secured Contracts

San Diego County, CA

Step into the spotlight with this premiere event services company, San Diego’s #1-rated performance and entertainment company, a vibrant, high-impact brand that has delivered immersive spectacle,...

$340,000

$340,000

Cash Flow: $170,742

Doors & Frames Company High Quality & Crafted for Lasting Impressions

Alameda County, CA

Business is set up to produce and install Wood and Hollow Metal doors and frames and is organized to produce large scale projects, produced in a clean and efficiently run shop. They are well equipped...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Cash Flow: $1,132,761

Established Jewelry Business – 30+ Years, Loyal Clientele, High Profit

Lakewood, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey jewelry design and repair business with over three decades of success in a high-traffic Southern California retail center. The...

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$150,000

$150,000

Northern California High-End Home Services Business - Discreet Sale

California

Are you looking for a profitable, low-overhead business with substantial recurring revenue and a loyal customer base? A well-established home services business in a high-demand market is now quietly...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $250,000

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.