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Auto Glass repair and replacement

Sacramento, CA

JUST REDUCED!!!..High volume auto glass shop in Sacramento. Annual Gross income over $550k annually. This shop offers vehicle windshield and glass replacement and repair including door glass regular...

$249,900

$249,900

Cash Flow: $114,000

SBA Pre-Qualified – Historical Clothing & Accessories Online Brand

California

SBA Pre-Qualified – 20-year-old premier online retailer specializing in historical clothing and accessories for men and women. The company’s products have been prominently featured in major motion...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $386,404

Busy Bar in with Live Entertainment and amazing food

Temecula, CA

Welcome to a one-of-a-kind venue perfect for a variety of events and celebrations! This expansive bar offers everything you need for an unforgettable experience, featuring: Gourmet Kitchen: Equipped...

$350,000

$350,000

Food & Party Carts (Asset Sale)

Los Angeles County, CA

Founded in 1990, the business offers a diverse menu of concession foods, including popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, BBQ, tacos, nachos, and sno-cones. It has built a strong reputation for exceptional...

$125,000

$125,000

Established Deli serving Breakfast & Lunch -Located in College Town

San Luis Obispo County, CA

A deli open for breakfast and lunch featuring submarine-style sandwiches and salads. They specialize in submarine-style deli sandwiches, house-made chili, and fried chicken. Quality, flavor, and...

$249,500

$249,500

Cash Flow: $82,000

Mom and Pop shop!!

Carson, CA

Longtime owners navigating into the cocktail hour of their lives. New blood here can prosper and continue operating this legacy-rich buisness. Regular and loyal customer base. Prime location near city...

$150,000

$150,000

IRS Compliance ACA Filing Co. Nationwide

Los Angeles, CA

Affordable Care Act Health Insurance IRS Required Filings Compliance Company based in Los Angeles. The IRS and Dept. of Labor require businesses with 50 or more employees to file Forms 1094 + 1095-C...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $600,000

Smoke Shop

Merced County, CA

Unicorn business of the year. Seller is ready to retire and ready to make a deal. Bring all offers and get ready to run a successful smoke shop that's been in business for the past 9 years. The only...

$95,000

$95,000

Estbalished sushi restaurant for sale in SF Castro neighborhood

San Francisco, CA

A hidden gem and authentic sushi restaurant run by a husband-and-wife duo. This establishment has been a staple in the Castro neighborhood for many years. The ambiance is inviting, with decor that...

$175,000

$175,000

Landscaping & Holiday Lighting Business Landscaping

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS The Company is a prominent Christmas Décor franchisee which also provides landscape design and maintenance for residential projects. The Company offers decorative Christmas light...

Cash Flow: $431,000

Cash Flow: $431,000

Test only Smog Check Station located near a busy DMV

California

Description: This Smog Check Station is conveniently located near a busy freeway corridor with easy access to and from. This is a consistent, High Volume, revenue making, recession proof essential...

$549,000

$549,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

Turnkey Chiropractic Business

Tehama County, CA

This well-established, highly respected chiropractic practice has been successfully serving the community for decades. Known for its exceptional patient care and consistently great reviews, this...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $109,885

Frame Art Studio

San Francisco, CA

With a spacious 2,389 SF business space, this business offers a versatile setting for a profitable business providing art classes, custom framing and flexible retail spaces with plentiful storage,...

$48,500

$48,500

Highly Profitable, Established Box Company

California

Are you looking for a rare business opportunity with an established presence, proven profitability, and minimal competition? Look no further than this exceptional used box company, which has been...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $110,320

Established business process automation software company

California

This NorCal based software provider has been providing applications, development tools, and consulting services on the Microsoft platforms for 25 years. The company boasts a global clientele in...

North Bay Screen Printing and Embroidery Co

California

Founded in 2018, this is a very profitable, well-established and structured business with a strong client base. The company has recognized steady growth since it’s beginning and with the addition of...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $187,000

Andrew Rogerson

Rogerson Business Services

Serving Sacramento County, CA

Valuing and selling a business or medical practice is a complex undertaking for the owner. Equally, it involves one of their most important assets. Establishing a proper value to attract qualified and motivated buyers is important. What's more important is to have an accurate valuation so, if the buyer needs third-party finance such as an SBA loan, the sale of the business can happen and the seller achieves their ultimate of selling their business. This professional approach includes negotiating leases, assisting with legal agreements while keeping all this totally confidential. If you own a business and it's time to value and sell and it's in California, this is just a small sample of how we can help, as experts in the field of valuing and selling a business in California. We screen all buyers to determine their financial qualifications and business background. Because we work with each potential buyer to find the right business, the prospects we bring you will be genuinely interested in your business as well as financially capable. Most inquirers who call about a particular business listing end up buying a different business. While this is frustrating if you try to sell your business alone, it is a big plus when working with us. If you are a business owner located in California with a business that generates at least $2 million in gross revenue and is ready to sell within 6 to 12 months, click on the Contact Me button for a free inquiry.

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Market Sushi

Brea, CA

**Market Sushi Business for Sale – Only $20,000!** Location: Situated in a high-traffic, very busy market with excellent visibility and foot traffic daily. Business Highlights: - Gross Sales:...

$20,000

$20,000

Cash Flow: $40,896

Mini Market in Van Nuys

Van Nuys, CA

This is an asset sale ! This mini market has a great deal of potential to increase sales ( revenue) in order to add more merchandise . This is a great opportunity for an aggressive owner operator to...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $36,000

Liquor Store

Davis, CA

Well known Liquor Store and Asian Grocery in a Shopping complex. Current owner added Other grocery items and obtained tobacco License that will increase the sales Store size: 1800SF Lease - valid till...

$225,000

$225,000

Market Sushi

West Hollywood, CA

Sushi Bar for Sale in High-Traffic Market Business Overview: - Business Hours: 7 AM – 6 PM, 7 days a week - Established: 10 years (Current owner since 05/2015) - Monthly Gross Sales: $28,900 - Monthly...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $138,720

Market Sushi-->High volume

Fullerton, CA

**Sushi Bar in a High-Traffic Market** Business Hours: 7 AM – 6 PM, 7 days a week Established: 10 years (Current owner since 01/2024) Monthly Gross Sales: $42,354 Monthly Net Income: $14,648 (Before...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $175,776

Family Owned Japanese Restaurant for Sale in San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

Best location and can be covert into another restaurant....

$150,000

$150,000

Profitable Nail Salon With Prime location @ The Alameda Santa Clara

Santa Clara County, CA

This highly successful and established nail salon has been proudly serving its loyal clients for over 20 years. Situated in a prime corner location with unmatched visibility, and surrounded by...

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $109,774

Recovery Facility in Los Angeles For Sale!

Los Angeles, CA

This recovery facility in Los Angeles provides a calm and supportive environment for individuals overcoming addiction. It emphasizes personalized care through evidence-based treatments, focusing on...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $441,655

Profitable, luxurious Nail Salon business For Sale! Absentee operated

Brea, CA

This business is a great opportunity for anyone currently in the nail salon business looking to grow or even for a new entrepreneur. Currently being operated as an Absentee Owner with lots of room to...

$298,000

$298,000

Beautiful Togo's Franchise in Upscale Shopping Center

Santa Clara County, CA

Terrific price for entering this established and well-respected brand. Great business for owner operator! Opportunities to grow sales. Attractive Unit in longtime location with consistent sales trend....

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $62,041

The Kabob of all Kabobs!

Pasadena, CA

Presenting "Abu Kabob," an incredible opportunity to turn your business dreams into reality. Located in a prime area of Pasadena, this beautifully established restaurant is perfectly positioned for...

$625,000

$625,000

Selma Pizza Franchise, Price Reduced. Nets $116,000 $45,000 Dn.

Selma, CA

This store was established in 2010. Present owner lives several hours away and he owns 16 other franchises. The store has been absentee operated for over (3) years. The manager in 2024 was Paid...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $116,530

Price Reduction - Orange County - 4.5 Yelp Stars – BBQ Restaurant

Orange County, CA

Price Reduction - Orange County - 4.5 Yelp Stars – BBQ Restaurant - $1.1Million Annual Sales RRC# 5078 Location: Orange County Description: Price Reduced to $195,000 for this highly respected BBQ...

$195,000

$195,000

"Daly City" Highly Profitable & Turn-key Auto mechanic Business!

Daly City, CA

This auto repair service shop is in a prime location, it has been in the business for 12 years with a loyal and frequent customer base and is highly profitable, with a highly loyal following and...

$1,118,000

$1,118,000

Long Established Sushi Restaurant in the Heart of the Lake Tahoe

El Dorado County, CA

Long Established Sushi Restaurant in the Heart of the Lake Tahoe – 3,750 sq ft – Great Location RRC# 5039 Location: Lake Tahoe Description: SBA long term loan available to well qualified Buyers for...

$475,000

$475,000

Cash Flow: $131,521

Price Reduced to $210,000 - Popular Pizza Restaurant and Bar

Orangevale, CA

Price Reduced to $210,000 - Popular Pizza Restaurant and Bar in Orangevale, near Sacramento - Beer & Wine License RRC# 4937 Location: Orangevale, near Sacramento Description: Price Reduced to $210,000...

$210,000

$210,000

Cash Flow: $102,270

Established Italian Restaurant/Pizzeria low rent profitable

Westminster, CA

This well-established Italian restaurant has been a beloved fixture in the community for over 50 years, offering authentic Italian cuisine complemented by a selection of fine beer and wine. With a...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

Ventura County's Premiere Restaurant/Wine Bar

Ventura, CA

Ventura County's Premiere Restaurant/Wine Bar RRC# 4935 Location: Ventura County Description: This consistently profitable popular restaurant/wine shoppe, established in 2008, has been pleasing...

$549,000

$549,000

Highly Profitable and Established Laundromat in Fresno, Ca

Fresno, CA

Seize this rare opportunity to own a thriving laundromat business in Fresno, CA! Located at 3275 E Shields Ave, Happy Wash & Dry Laundromat is a well-established business with a solid reputation in...

$675,000

$675,000

Northern California Veterinary Practice for Sale + Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Mendocino County, CA

Small Animal Veterinary Clinic for Sale in Mendocino County, California This veterinary practice is situated in Mendocino County, California, in a city known for being part of the scenic region and...

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Cash Flow: $290,974

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Well-Established Liquor Store for Sale

San Francisco, CA

Prime Location: Situated desirable residential area with a relatively high business value. It’s a prime location for local businesses due to its proximity to other vibrant neighborhoods, its...

$368,000

$368,000

Allstate Agency - Same Location since 1981- 10 Million Gross Premium

Merced, CA

This Agency is one of the finest Agencies in the Allstate family of California Insurance Agencies. It has $9.3 million in Allstate Premium and $1.5 Million in Broker Business. There is a staff of 4...

$2,075,000

$2,075,000

Cash Flow: $905,000

Silverlake Area Retail Bakery with Local Following

Los Angeles, CA

Located in the greater Silverlake, Los Angeles area, this daytime only bakery and cafe is renowned for its freshly baked breads, pastries, and a variety of breakfast and lunch options. The...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

High Volume Liquor Store for sale in Fresno, CA

Fresno County, CA

Liquor Store located in a buy shopping center surrounded by thick residential. Gross sales are up to $130,000 per month. Must see location to see the potential it has. In a busy shopping center...

$775,000

$775,000

Turn-Key Auto Repair Business for All Car Brands

San Diego County, CA

Auto Repair Business for sale with a strong local presence in San Diego. 3,200-sf Warehouse/office +725-sf Mezzanine. 2 Lifts and 2 Roll-up doors. 3-year Average Revenue: $286,786/year. 3-year Average...

$130,000

$130,000

Cash Flow: $66,655

Exquisite - High End Body Waxing Salon

San Diego County, CA

Exquisite - High End Body Waxing Salon - TURN KEY. Specializes in organic and vegan sugaring hair removal services. The salon opened in 2023. with a mission is to provide an exceptional sugaring...

$100,000

$100,000

Unique Boutique Dress shop in the Greater Los Angeles Area

Thousand Oaks, CA

This, “Unique Boutique” Dress shop is located in a Cozy Shopping Center that provides good Anchor store style foot traffic with other businesses in the shopping center such as a sports bar,...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $162,634

Large RV Sales and Service Dealership

Marin County, CA

Northern Bay Area super RV Dealership now available. If you are interested in being involved with big ticket items in the ever growing recreational space, this is your chance. This large dealership...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

Nidal Saleh

The Saleh Group RE/MAX Preferred Group

Serving Orange County, CA

The Saleh Group - RE/MAX Preferred Group has the largest listing profile of Gas Stations and convenience stores in the nation. Not only do we have the listings, but we also attract buyers looking for the perfect business investment. For many years we have owned and operated gas stations, convenient and Liquor stores in the US as well as other types of business ventures and understand the complexity that is involves owning, building, operating, leasing, managing, liquidating and expanding many different types of businesses. More Listings: https://salehgroup.com/

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Iron Doors-Garages-Fences- Inventory $400K. 55% profit margin

North Hollywood, CA

Sellers will carry back up to $400,000. This well-established business specializes in the production of iron doors, gates, and fences, consistently achieving high-volume output. Annual Gross Income:...

$1,585,000

$1,585,000

Cash Flow: $485,000

Turn key Valley location in Van Nuys.

Van Nuys, CA

Excellent location at a major inersection in Van Nuys with good visibility from all directions. Ample parking. Almost all washers recently replaced and under warranty. Multiple income streams...

$400,000

$400,000

Event Rentals Business

Sonora, CA

Premier Event Rentals - Your Trusted Event Partner in the Mother Lode Located in both Sonora, CA and Sutter Creek, CA, Premier Event Rentals is the leading event rental company serving the Mother Lode...

$250,000

$250,000

Antiques, Collectibles, New Retail & More in the Heart of Sonora,CA

Sonora, CA

Rustic Rose Mercantile offers a unique shopping experience with a diverse selection of antiques, collectibles, new clothing, baseball cards, comic books, yard art, artwork, candles, gifts, and more....

$199,000

$199,000

Well-Established Allied Affiliate Moving & Storage Business

Sacramento, CA

Why start from scratch when you can acquire a highly reputable, well-established business with decades of success, built-in brand recognition, and an on-site repair shop? Generating over $7 million in...

$950,000

$950,000

Dry Cleaner in Van Nuys

Van Nuys, CA

This dry cleaning business with the plant is located in a busy plaza with very high traffic count and if you like the high quality of service for the dry cleaning, this is the place and this is the...

$119,000

$119,000

Cash Flow: $48,000

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.