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Huge Potential With Good Experienced Owner, Only One Yr Old Biz

Rialto, CA

* gross sales $150k * 8,000 sq.ft./ 36 door walk in cooler * lease 8yrs + 10 yr option * rent $11,200 + nnn/ rent go up by 3% annualy * 8:00am--9:00pm/midnight * huge potential/ no competition *...

$995,000

$995,000

Thai and Asian Fusion Restaurant for Sale in North Hollywood! WOW!!!!

North Hollywood, CA

Pa Ord Zappver & Asian Fusion Restaurant has been opened for over 11 years, specializing in Authentic Thai Food and innovative Asian Fusion dishes, that mirrors the same quality and creativity that...

$149,000

$149,000

Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!

Sonoma County, CA

PRICE REDUCED! OWNERS MOTIVATED! This long established (1989) Sonoma County mobile and in house screen company has been serving this North Bay community for many years. The family run business focuses...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $235,000

Thriving Sushi Restaurant - Fully Absentee - Full Liquor License

Palm Desert, CA

Thriving Sushi Restaurant For Sale In Riverside County. Discover a culinary gem in the heart of Palm Desert! This thriving sushi restaurant offers an unparalleled dining experience with its fresh,...

$439,000

$439,000

Cash Flow: $215,922

$45,000 Down - SBA Approved - High Volume BBQ Restaurant

Los Angeles County, CA

$45,000 Down - SBA Approved - High Volume BBQ Restaurant - Long Established - Located in the San Fernando Valley RRC# 5029 Location: San Fernando Valley Description: Price Reduced to $300,000. This...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

18 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA

Hayward, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D routes, fully overlapped, based out of HAYWARD CALIFORNIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. Each route comes with an experienced...

$2,995,000

$2,995,000

Walnut Creek, CA CPA Practice for Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 1994 • Software in use includes Prosystems fx, QuickBooks, Office Tools, Doc.It, Word, Excel, Outlook • Approximately $52,400 in annual revenue,...

$1,385,000

$1,385,000

Cash Flow: $529,000

Established Carpet Cleaning Franchise Resale - Orange County

Orange County, CA

This established Carpet Cleaning Franchise which includes three franchise territories offers a unique opportunity with over two decades of operational excellence. Since taking ownership in 2000, the...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $126,280

MAKE OFFER! Just Renovated (25k) - Tailoring, Tux, and Fine Suit Shop

California

Well established tailoring, tux, and fine suits shop in upscale neighborhood seeking new owner/taylor to take over. Room for growth....

$70,000

$70,000

Cash Flow: $65,000

Specialty CNC Shop Fabricator & Manufacturer – Established Client Base

Riverside, CA

Business Overview: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established specialty parts manufacturer serving the CNC industry. With a long-standing reputation and a strong base of national and...

$159,888

$159,888

Cash Flow: $70,000

Dog Day Care - Franchised

Orange County, CA

The business is associated with a prominent national franchise operation consistently rated as a top performer by Entrepreneur Magazine (#1 in Pet Care Category), Franchise Times, Fast and Serious and...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $388,000

Niche Cell & Computer Repair - Profitable & Turnkey

Eastvale, CA

TURN-KEY Cellphone & Computer Repair Business in Riverside County Ca. An extraordinary chance awaits you with the availability of a flourishing cellphone and computer repair store strategically...

$49,000

$49,000

Cash Flow: $51,150

Leading Acoustic Measurement Manufacturer

California

A leader in precision measurement instrumentation, offering cutting-edge solutions for sound analysis. With 45 years of industry experience, they manufacture and import high-quality equipment, holding...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $233,904

High Volume Laundromat with Robust Delivery Business

Los Angeles, CA

This laundromat, located in the Atwater Village neighborhood of Los Angeles, features recently upgrade equipment and a card-only payment system that eliminates the need for coins. With more than half...

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

Highly Profitable and Award-Winning Resume Writing Service

California

This highly profitable and award-winning resume writing service, a leading brand name with a strong reputation in the industry, has helped over 4,000 professionals across the U.S. land roles at top...

$210,000

$210,000

Cash Flow: $135,300

Popular Pizza Restaurant (Milpitas)

Milpitas, CA

Description: This Pizza restaurant is a local favorite known for its authentic, New York-style pizza made with high-quality ingredients and a commitment to traditional pizza-making methods. The...

$150,000

$150,000

Carter Asefi

FranBizNetwork

Serving Contra Costa County, CA

FranBizNetwork was founded by veteran franchise business brokers Carter Asefi and Emily Burns in order to bring buyers, sellers and franchise professionals together, and to serve as a resource to the franchise business community. With over 60 years in combined brokerage experience, we know that each transaction is different, and are committed to serving the unique needs of our clients. The business brokers working with FranBizNetwork know how to anticipate and avoid potential issues before they become problems, and are pros at keeping transactions on the right track. All FranBizNetwork listings are posted on our website. Please visit us at www.FranBizNetwork.com and see what's new.

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Comfort Care Facility for Patients in Northridge!

Northridge, CA

This facility in Northridge provides comprehensive end-of-life care, focusing on pain management, emotional support, and spiritual guidance for patients and their families. The team, which includes...

$400,000

$400,000

Home Health Care Facility for Patients in Northridge!

Northridge, CA

The home health agency in Northridge offers a range of services designed to support patients in the comfort of their own homes. These services include skilled nursing care, physical therapy,...

$150,000

$150,000

Wholesaler & Retailer of Luxury Plumbing Fixtures, Hardware, Stone, an

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This outstanding acquisition opportunity is for a wholesaler and retailer of luxury plumbing fixtures, hardware, stone, and tile to the design and building trades. In 2023, revenue...

Cash Flow: $750,000

Cash Flow: $750,000

Stylish Beauty Salon in Arcadia: Strong Cash Flow w/ Huge Growth

Arcadia, CA

Opened in 2021, this beautifully designed 1,200-square-foot salon in downtown Arcadia offers a prime opportunity for new ownership. With a below-market lease, the space features four distinct units: a...

$168,888

$168,888

Cash Flow: $190,000

Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant with RE for Sale in San Joaquin County

San Joaquin County, CA

Business Description: * Ice Cream and Burger Restaurant is for sale in San Joaquin County. * The restaurant chain began in 1946 and spread across California with its famous soft serves and added...

$199,000

$199,000

Warm Cozy & Cute Thai Restaurant in the Heart of Downtown S.J. type 41

San Jose, CA

Nice cozy manageable Restaurant in downtown san jose, A Restaurant on East Santa Clara Street in San Jose is well-regarded for its authentic Thai flavors and welcoming atmosphere. This location serves...

$148,888

$148,888

Burger, Steak & Salads - American Cuisine (Los Angeles)

Los Angeles, CA

Description: This is a casual eatery known for serving a variety of grilled steak dishes and American-style fast food. The menu typically features items like Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, fries, and...

$95,000

$95,000

Established Full Serve Hand Car Wash For Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS - OVER 40 YEARS FAMILY RUN BUSINESS!!! - 180 FT TUNNEL WITH 150 FT TRACK!!! - FULL ENTITLEMENT APPROVAL RECEIVED FOR SWITCH TO EXPRESS CAR WASH!!! ALL PLANS AND APPROVALS INCLUDED...

Cash Flow: $1,300,000

Cash Flow: $1,300,000

Established Auto Body Shop Business for Sale!

Sherman Oaks, CA

-Established Auto Body Business for Sale -Located in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County, California, a prime location with high visibility and traffic flow. -Affordable Monthly Rent -Rent is...

$149,000

$149,000

5 days open Sand-Cafe in Industry Area

Corona, CA

1300 SF Business Park ,Industry Area City Of Corona 5 Days Cafe & Sandwich. Asset Sale...

$80,000

$80,000

Carpet Cleaning Established Franchise

San Diego County, CA

Price reduced to $159,000 Franchise carpet cleaning business family owned since 1984. Franchise ranked number 1 in America by Entrepeneur Magazine with more locations than any other business in the...

$159,000

$159,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

High Volume & Profitable Grocery Business for Sale

Kern County, CA

Profitable & High Volume Grocery Super Market Business opportunity for sale. Business is reporting approximately $8.0 Million in Gross sales annually & good cash flow. Business is making consistent...

$2,800,000

$2,800,000

Laundromat in Heart of South Bay Los Angeles

Lynwood, CA

This spacious nicely arranged store offers the best and unique mix of equipment sizes to the local surrounding neighborhood to wash and dry their clothes. The spacious turn-key store is ready for...

$225,000

$225,000

Guards Down Barber Shop

San Bernardino, CA

Unique and modern "spa style" barber shop at the University Parkway exit in San Bernardino, to the immediate south of the Walmart department store, with 8 chairs, shampoo station, separate office,...

$120,000

$120,000

Preschool Business Redwood City , CA

Redwood City, CA

Preschool business for sale in Redwood City, CA. Redwood City is a city known for its proximity to major tech companies and its vibrant community. Well-connected to major transportation routes,...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

"San Francisco" Restaurant Business along Taraval St!

San Francisco, CA

This restaurant business is located in a prime location near McCoppin Square, Parkside Branch Library, and Parkside Square. It's surrounded by commercial and residential buildings and has a lot of...

$175,000

$175,000

MicroBusiness Distribution, Level 1 Manufacturing & Delivery Business

Oakland, CA

Fully Operational MicroBusiness Distribution, Level 1 Manufacturing & Delivery Business For Sale (Oakland, CA) #1557 Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to own a 2,500 sq ft microbusiness...

$225,000

$225,000

Luxury Pre- Owned Auto Dealership $24M+ in Gross Sales

California

Profitable and First time on the market! For over 16 years this Luxury Pre-Owned auto dealership is one that is specialized in delivering an extraordinary personalized experience which pairs with...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Cash Flow: $1,000,000

Upscale Hair Salon in Irvine, Station Rental , Great location

Irvine, CA

This business is a well-established, upscale hair salon located in an excellent location. The location, well-trained staff and clientele offer a great opportunity to an owner-operator or an investor....

$185,000

$185,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Strength Training Gym – SBA Pre-Approved

Oakland, CA

Located near Baller Park in West Oakland, this established fitness studio offers a clean, modern environment built for results. With $70K invested in build-out, the facility is fully equipped for...

$353,000

$353,000

Cash Flow: $118,310

Preschool Business in Rocklin, CA

Sacramento, CA

Built and established in 2015, our child care center boasts a state-of-the-art facility in a modern and spacious building, along with a well-established reputation within the community. With a current...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Unique Korean Restaurant in Van Nuys

Van Nuys, CA

If you're looking for Tasty and Authentic Korean food , this is the place to hit and there is no better than this Korean food that makes you crave authentic Korean food in the valley. This is a hole...

$169,000

$169,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Rest, 41, Help run, Full kitchen, High Vol & Net.

Belmont Shore, CA

Charming oyster bar for sale, nestled in the heart of a renowned beach community's bustling restaurant row. With its prime location and inviting front patio, this establishment radiates a vibrant...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $72,000

Mexican Restaurant with full bar, patio, and live entertainment

Irvine, CA

Concept: This is a vibrant Mexican restaurant that combines authentic cuisine with a lively atmosphere, featuring a full bar and live music performances. The establishment offers a diverse menu of...

$299,000

$299,000

Leading Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry.

California

For sale is a turnkey design and build kitchen and bath cabinetry shop. This highly profitable company includes multiple showrooms and a manufacturing facility. In-house designers collaborate closely...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Cash Flow: $334,726

Profitable Retail Shop

Santa Barbara, CA

Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, this long-standing retail business has been a trusted part of the community for decades—consistently generating healthy profits for its owner since the...

$350,000

$350,000

North Valley Opportunity

Pacoima, CA

Highly visible corner location on busy street with plenty of parking. Wide spacious aisles with room to move. Many new large capacity washers and dryers. Hybrid payment system accepting all forms of...

$358,000

$358,000

Quick-Service Restaurant – Prime Downtown Location

Santa Cruz, CA

For more details, complete the NDA & Questionnaire Online: https://bit.ly/48eYvpn Located in a bustling downtown marketplace, this quick-service restaurant boasts a sleek $75,000 build-out and...

$49,000

$49,000

Michael Langford

Citizens Business Group

Serving Sacramento County, CA

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Leading Store Fixture & Custom Display Fabrication Company for Sale

Torrance, CA

For Sale: Leading North American retail display and fixture manufacturer with over 40 years of metal fabrication experience. Established in 1996, the company specializes in high-quality retail display...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Owner Absentee Run Boba Tea Shop

Monrovia, CA

** MONTHLY GROSS: $38,000 ** MONTHLY RENT: $4,620 ** STORE SIZE: 1,872 SF. ** SEATING CAPACITY: 30 ** REASON FOR SELLING: NEED CAPITAL FOR ANOTHER INVESTMENT. ** OWNER ABSENTEE RUN. ** OWNER SINCE...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

3 Immaculate Lash locations!

San Diego County, CA

Transform your beauty dreams into reality with an extraordinary opportunity that awaits you! Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of glamour at three (3) breathtaking locations, where stunning...

$315,000

$315,000

Cash Flow: $158,899

Restaurant / lounge BUSINESS for sale

Los Angeles County, CA

-Asking Price: The business is being offered for sale at $950,000. This competitive price reflects the unique opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-traffic restaurant lounge in the heart of...

$949,000

$949,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

La Buena Liquor

Bakersfield, CA

An exciting opportunity to own and operate a well-established liquor store located on a high-traffic corner of Union Ave, Bakersfield. La Buena Liquor Store has been serving the local community for...

$500,000

$500,000

Chiropractic Practice for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego County, CA

Established chiropractic practice for sale in the picturesque, perfect weather setting city of San Diego, California! In San Diego, you get to enjoy an abundance of options in every direction! Live...

Cash Flow: $236,516

Cash Flow: $236,516

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.