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Successful Clothing and Specialty cleaning Business-35 yrs reputation

Inglewood, CA

For over 35 years, This business has been the go-to name for expert dry and specialty cleaning and restoration in Los Angeles. Located in a high-traffic, growing community, this business has built a...

$475,000

$475,000

Cash Flow: $268,000

Well Known Take-N-Bake Pizza-Only 39K Down-Seller Financing Available!

Stockton, CA

$354,035.57 in Gross Sales for 2024. Great price!! Owner is moving out of state!! Owner paid over $110,000 in labor for 2024. Another Owner in same area runs $54,000 labor for similar sales. That's a...

$69,000

$69,000

Day Spa, Spa, Salon, Facial, Esthetician Services

Newport Beach, CA

Upscale area of Newport Beach, just steps from the sand. Ground floor space. Boutique spa, equipped with 2 steam showers, tiled floors, stereo system built it. The business recently closed, but ready...

$10,000

$10,000

Lawnmower Service Shop with Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Bellflower, CA

MONTHLY GROSS: $21,000 MONTHLY RENT: $3,600 MORTGAGE STORE SIZE: 1,680 SF BUILDING / 6,427 SF LOT OPEN HOURS: 8AM-6PM MON-FRI / 8AM-3PM SAT / CLOSED SUNDAY EMPLOYEES: FATHER AND SON TEAM OWNER SINCE:...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Hi Volume Dry Cleaner S. OC

Dana Point, CA

MONTHLY GROSS: $63,000 MONTHLY RENT: $8,300 LEASE TERMS: NEW LEASE STORE SIZE: 1,450 OPEN HOURS: 9AM-6PM MON-FRI, 9AM-5PM SAT EMPLOYEES: 4 FT, 1 PT WAGE: $16,000/MO OWNER SINCE: 2004 (1 OWNER WORKS...

$995,000

$995,000

Cash Flow: $314,895

Liquor Store in San Bernardino

Mentone, CA

MONTHLY GROSS: $33,000 MONTHLY RENT: $3,500 LEASE TERMS: 7+5+5 STORE SIZE: 2,640 SF. OPEN HOURS: 8AM-10PM EMPLOYEES: 1 PT WAGE: $1,200/MO. EXTRA INCOME: $350 LOTTERY, WATER MACHINE AND CLOTHING...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Tire & Automotive Repair Business in Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs, CA

Rev up your business potential in Palm Springs! Drive your success with this automotive business opportunity! Over 40 Years in Business. Perfect for an existing business looking to expand, or a...

$395,000

$395,000

Coffee shop/ Hookah lounge

San Diego, CA

**Unique Coffee Shop & Hookah Lounge** Take advantage of a fantastic opportunity to own a thriving coffee shop and hookah lounge, perfectly situated in a vibrant area attracting both locals and...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $171,134

SBA Pre-Qualified: 30-Year-Old Porsche Performance Parts Manufacturing

California

This business represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, established manufacturer in the Porsche restoration parts market, combining consistent 55-65% gross margins and 70% repeat...

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Cash Flow: $328,062

Turn-Key Sweet Deal: Cinnabon Franchise - Start Rolling in the Dough

Shasta County, CA

Turn-Key Sweet Deal: Cinnabon Franchise - Start Rolling in the Dough RRC# 4811 Location: Shasta County Description: Sweet Deal: Cinnabon Franchise - Start Rolling in the Dough Can operate as Turnkey...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $76,000

Lodi, CA CPA Practice for Sale

San Joaquin County, CA

• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 1985 and incorporated in 2003 • Seller prefers a buyer located in the greater Sacramento area • Software in use includes UltraTax, Fixed Assets...

$720,000

$720,000

Cash Flow: $193,102

Independent Pizza

Martinez, CA

Amazing Independent Pizza with no delicious mouth watering product. very popular among the customers. Sales are 32-36K a month Store size- 2200 SF Rent - 2575/mo Lease Valid - 02/01/2028 with 5y...

$170,000

$170,000

Recently established [2023] Retail Pharmacy, located in Long Beach, CA

Long Beach, CA

Recently established [2023] Retail Pharmacy, located in Long Beach, Los Angeles County. ~ 950 sq. ft. of space, Lease expires in September of 2025 with options, the buyer will get a lease assignment....

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $72,564

FULL LIQUOR LICENSED - Oggi's Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza

Santa Clarita, CA

Located at 18810 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91351, this well-established Oggi's franchise presents a unique investment opportunity in a thriving and vibrant community. Known for its...

$700,000

$700,000

National Franchise Fitness Center in Sonoma County CA

Sonoma County, CA

SBA Pre-Qualified! A unique opportunity to purchase a thriving national franchise Fitness Center in Sonoma County, California. The 2023 revenues exceeded $659K and the owner benefit was over $263K....

$825,000

$825,000

Cash Flow: $263,083

Retail Pharmacy with all major PBMs, relocatable, Rancho Cordova area

Sacramento, CA

Recently established [2017] Retail Pharmacy, located near Rancho Cordova, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Sacramento County. ~ 1,600 sq. ft. of space, the [cheap] Lease expires in September of 2028 with options,...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $100

Pablo Fonseca, MBA

Spectrum Business Advisors

Serving Riverside County, CA

At Spectrum Business Advisors we represent entrepreneurs. We enjoy and pride ourselves on accomplishing our clients’ goals—whether it is an exit strategy or a growth opportunity, our experience and dedication will help get you there. If you need a business broker, we are here for you. Here is an outline of what we do for our clients: A. Lease Negotiations B. Value and understand our client’s business C. Develop a pricing strategy D. Create a marketing package for your business E. Receive SBA loan pre-approval—improves the availability of you business to more potential buyers F. Confidentially market your business G. Screen potential buyers—non-disclosure agreements, credit checks, match a person to your business H. Negotiate and structure the best deal I. Manage the escrow, due diligence, and disclosure process J. Facilitate the transition and training period K. Get you the most money! Read more about business brokers here: http://www.1800BizBroker.com

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Profitable Market with Diverse Revenue Streams – High Traffic Location

San Joaquin County, CA

Discover a thriving retail opportunity with a well-established business located in the heart of Tracy, California. Offering a diverse range of products and services, including in-store sales, check...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $82,401

great location of smoke shop for sale in Bellflower

Bellflower, CA

Address: 14768 Bellflower blvd bellflower CA 90706 Sales:19k average lotto sales: $6500 not included in the sales Rent: $1850 Lease: new Hours: 9 Am -9 pm Asking price $100k plus 30k Inventory approx....

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $72,000

"San Francisco" Restaurant Business Opportunity in York St

San Francisco, CA

This is a great opportunity for a seasoned operator or new business owner to take over the restaurant. The seller is willing to sell business including DBA, menu, and recipe. Also, seller training is...

$95,000

$95,000

Breakfast & Lunch Cafe on Busy Street

Los Angeles County, CA

An exceptional opportunity awaits to acquire a well-established and beloved café, ideally located along one of Los Angeles' busiest and most high-visibility corridors. This vibrant breakfast and lunch...

$259,000

$259,000

Cash Flow: $132,900

Home Day Care Center Business Newark, CA

Newark, CA

Home based day care for sale in Newark, CA. The area is known for its friendly community atmosphere and balance of peaceful living with accessibility to dining, recreation, and employment centers....

$140,000

$140,000

Profitable Boba Tea Shop For Sale - Downtown Davis, with Full Kitchen

Davis, CA

Price Reduced to $180,000 ! Great opportunity to own and operate a brand name franchise Boba Tea shop in Downtown Davis ~ a university town just outside of Sacramento. On track to do $100k net before...

$180,000

$180,000

Convoy Business District Restaurant Keep or change current menu

San Diego, CA

Beautiful restaurant in the heart of the Convoy business district. Seller built this location out with all the right touches. Ready for high volume and many different menu and concept possibilities....

$275,000

$275,000

Profitable Family Run Thai Restaurant For Sale

San Francisco, CA

Profitable Family Run Thai Restaurant For Sale. Located in a Vibrant & Affluent SF Neighborhood RRC# 4903 Location: San Francisco Description: A cute family run Thai Restaurant is now for sale in a...

$119,000

$119,000

Cash Flow: $68,961

Dental Equip. Repair Truck for Sale

Ventura County, CA

Established and Owned Since: 2010 Total Monthly Rent: 0 Home Office(Instead of paying rent you receive a tax write off!) Owner Works? Yes. (Only Worker) Charges $125 Hourly (Could charge up to $280...

$190,000

$190,000

Cash Flow: $122,000

Denny's - California

Mendocino County, CA

An iconic brand, Denny's began franchising in 1963 and has grown to over 1700 restaurants worldwide. Franchisor requires at least $1M net worth and $500K liquid, and at least 5 years Restaurant...

$348,999

$348,999

Cash Flow: $132,329

Shell Food Mart

Hanford, CA

Shell Food Mart generates steady revenue and boasts a 14-year remaining lease, providing long-term stability for the new owner. Here are the key highlights: •Financial Performance: • Gross sales of...

$599,000

$599,000

High Volume Chinese restaurant for sale in Fremont plaza

Fremont, CA

Amazing Chinese restaurant for sale in Fremont. Parking shared with other tenants. They have private rooms for groups. They make traditional Chinese food base from Sichuan and Hunan. This quality of...

$348,000

$348,000

Branded Boba tea shop for sale in Sacramento near Sac city college

San Gabriel, CA

Absentee run Branded boba tea shop for sale in Sacramento Located on shopping center Near Sac city college and UC Davis Cancer Center. The shop is surrounded by branded restaurants, retail and plenty...

$198,000

$198,000

Absentee run Indian restaurant for sale in Newark near Starbucks

Newark, CA

Absentee run Indian restaurant for sale in Newark just blocks away from Starbucks, Newark high school, supermarket and restaurants. Lease amount is $5500 which cover water, garbage and CAM charges....

$150,000

$150,000

Taiwanese Bento & chicken restaurant for sale in Pleasanton

Pleasanton, CA

Absentee run owner Taiwanese bento and fried chicken restaurant for sale in Pleasanton shopping plaza. Owner is on a mission to introduce the unique flavors of Taiwanese street food and night markets...

$150,000

$150,000

Cute boba tea and Poke shop for sale in Downtown Rafael

San Rafael, CA

Cute Boba tea and Poke shop for sale in Downtown San Rafael. Cool trendy place with walls decorated with waves, logos, faux plants, menus...just a few tables plus lots of Instagram-able photo ops....

$75,000

$75,000

Restaurant space for sale in Fairfield near Solano Town Center

Fairfield, CA

Restaurant space for sale in Fairfield. Minutes to Solano town center, the Energetic retail complex offering a variety of shops, services, eateries, events & a movie theater. This is great spot for...

$99,000

$99,000

Great little sushi shop for sale in San Francisco Inner Richmond

San Francisco, CA

Great little Sushi takeaway spot for sale in San Francisco Inner Richmond. A hidden gem for sushi lovers on the go in the inner Richmond district. The parklet makes it easy to grab a quick meal and...

$120,000

$120,000

Established American restaurant/cafe for sale in in SF Marina

San Francisco, CA

Established American-style restaurant for sale in the Marina of San Francisco California. Located near hotels, the chestnut corridor and a few blocks from the presidio. They serve a wide variety of...

$185,000

$185,000

High Volume American restaurant & bar for sale in Redwood City

Redwood City, CA

American restaurant and sports bar for sale in Redwood City. They are one of The Peninsula's best restaurants and feature Redwood City's best burger and best ribs. The bar features only local craft...

$450,000

$450,000

Eco-friendly beauty salon for sale in SF Sunnyside district

San Francisco, CA

Established Eco-friendly beauty salon/spa for sale in San Francisco Sunnyside District. Minutes of driving distance San Francisco downtown financial district, Academy of Art University, University of...

$150,000

$150,000

Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in North side of Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

Japanese sushi restaurant for sale on the north side of Berkeley. This is a simple and casual spot go-to for Japanese casual comfort food..The restaurant shares about a block long with other dining...

$120,000

$120,000

Absentee run hair salon for sale in Downtown San Jose

San Jose, CA

Absentee run branded Hair salon shop for sale in Downtown San Jose. This location's vibe is very modern and fun. The parking for this location is either street parking or a parking garage down the...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $42,000

Absent run Ramen restaurant for sale in SF on edge of SF Chinatown

San Francisco, CA

This is an absentee-run ramen restaurant for sale in San Francisco Chinatown. It is a hidden gem on the edge of Chinatown close to cable cars, cafes and shops. The ambiance is lovely, pink led lights...

$120,000

$120,000

Super high Volume asian supermarket for sale in SF Chinatown

San Francisco, CA

Super high volume Asian supermarket in the heart of SF Chinatown. Prime location with heavy foot traffic that stretches along the Stockton street from Sacramento street to Columbus ave. Store...

$468,000

$468,000

Absentee run Thai restaurant for sale in Los Angeles Thai Town

Los Angeles, CA

Established Thai restaurant for sale in Thai Town, Los Angeles. This restaurant hasn’t been on the market for over 25 years! Located in the heart of Thai Town on world famous Hollywood Blvd. with many...

$225,000

$225,000

Skin Treatment and semi-permanant makeup business for sale in San Jose

San Jose, CA

Facials, skincare and semi permanent makeup business for sale in San Jose. The studio is small but very clean and nicely designed. There is ample parking in the parking garage with an entrance...

$75,000

$75,000

ASE certified auto repair shop for sale in Fremont

Fremont, CA

High Quality ASE Certified auto repair shop for sale in Fremont. The shop is really clean and roomy. This is not your typical tech shop where it is dirty and messy with parts. There are shared parking...

$180,000

$180,000

Gary Walswick

KW COMMERCIAL

Serving Orange County, CA

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Absentee run Japanese alley food restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

Absentee run Japanese alley style food restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley. Located half a block on main street next campus. This is a small sushi bar/ramen spot and they also have boba drinks as...

$120,000

$120,000

Absentee run Thai restaurant for sale in Santa Fe Springs of LA County

Santa Fe Springs, CA

Absentee run Thai restaurant for sale in Santa Fe Spring of southeast Los Angeles county. The five major freeways traversing through the Santa Fe Springs Area include Interstate 5, Interstate 105,...

$180,000

$180,000

Super high volume asian supermarket for sale in SF Chinatown

San Francisco, CA

New listing- super high volume Asian supermarket in the heart of SF Chinatown. Prime location with heavy foot traffic that stretches along the Stockton street from Sacramento street to Columbus ave....

$500,000

$500,000

Absentee run Burger and Hot Dog Joint for sale near UC Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

Absentee run Burger and Cheesesteak joint for sale near UC Berkeley. A hidden gem near UC Berkeley on the south side. They also sell hot dogs and popular oreo milkshakes. The store generates lots of...

$160,000

$160,000

Branded Poke shop for sale in vibrant San Jose shopping mall

San Jose, CA

Branded Poke shop for sale in a San Jose food court inside a major shopping center with plenty of parking. Starbucks is nearby along with other franchise restaurants and major retailers. They are...

$175,000

$175,000

Fried Fish and Chicken/seafood joint for sale in East Oakland

Oakland, CA

Fried Fish and Chicken/Seafood restaurant for sale in East Oakland off international blvd on a strip mall. The location is convenient if you have to do laundry or buy hair supplies because they're in...

$350,000

$350,000

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.