Solana Beach, CA
Established, modern nail salon in a prime coastal North County San Diego shopping center. The trade area draws from affluent communities nearby and sees 20,000+ vehicles/day on the main arterial....
Businesses in California For Sale
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Nail salon for sale, Coastal San Diego, CA—very busy shopping center.
$215,000
Assisted Stretching Studio
Pleasanton, CA
StretchVibe Pleasanton is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, modern assisted-stretch therapy studio in one of the Bay Area’s most desirable and affluent communities. Located in...
3
$50,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Hibachi + Sushi Concept - Full Bar - Downtown Location
Riverside County, CA
What a concept! This modern hibachi and sushi restaurant is located in the heart of a vibrant downtown district, surrounded by both thriving businesses and affluent residential communities. With a...
$699,888
Cash Flow: $400,000
Coastal Microbrewery w/ Rooftop Ocean Views
San Diego County, CA
This well-established coastal microbrewery offers a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation in one of Southern California’s most vibrant beach communities. With a bar featuring ocean views,...
$500,000
Premium Home Staging Company servicing Entire Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
Established and reputable home staging business serving clients throughout the Bay Area is now available for sale. With a strong track record of over 100 stagings annually and an average staging cost...
6
$300,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
High Profit Clinical Case Management Company ***SBA Pre-Approved
Contra Costa County, CA
High Profit Clinical Case Management Company ***SBA Pre-Approved Are you interested in a rewarding, high-demand industry with tremendous growth potential? Here's your opportunity to acquire an...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $426,364
High Margin, Low Overhead Home Services ($60B Industry)
Thousand Oaks, CA
The Thousand Oaks business is located in a highly desirable and thriving market, and it is part of one of the strongest advertising co-ops in the country (LA co-op). The sale includes two branded...
3
$225,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Established Full Service Tree Business Santa Clara Co, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Conquer the outdoors—no prior tree-care experience required. This business combines the strength of a nationally recognized name with the credibility and connection of a deeply rooted local team. For...
2
$485,000
Cash Flow: $185,800
Simi Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
Rare ideal one city starter route. Easy to manage pools nicely grouped for efficiency. Clients have been groomed to pay well and on time. Successful seasoned seller will ensure a strong start for a...
$44,400
Cash Flow: $50,000
Profitable Licensed 6-Bed Addiction Treatment Center – LA
Los Angeles County, CA
The facility is a boutique, fully licensed residential treatment program offering an individualized and clinically focused approach to substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Designed...
6
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $370,448
FranchiseRitual Hot Yoga
Available Nationwide
Ritual Hot Yoga offers the most luxurious, body-sculpting, mind-bending yoga experience in the industry and combines it with an exceptional, all-inclusive studio experience.
$100,000
Very Profitable Roofing Contractor company, California
Fresno, CA
Business Description Confidential sale of a profitable, award-winning roofing contractor serving Central California. The company has an excellent reputation for quality, reliability, and fast response...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $472,409
Turnkey Coin-Operated Laundromat – Brand New Construction & Equ
Stanislaus County, CA
Discover a rare chance to step into a fully modern, newly built laundromat located in a high-demand rental community. This coin-operated facility has been open fewer than 90 days, offering the unique...
$875,000
Own the World’s Only Mobile Arcade Basketball Business in San Diego
$100,000
San Diego, CA
Innovative Group Strength and Conditioning studio
Oakland, CA
INNOVATIVE GROUP STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING STUDIO - OAKLAND, CA Premium franchise fitness studio specializing in true progressive resistance strength training and conditioning with proven track record...
6
$250,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Recession Resistant Silicon Valley Mail Center Franchise - SC2248
California
Recession Resistant Silicon Valley Mail Center Franchise - SC2248 Financial Information Asking Price: $174,900 Cash Flow: $20,000 Gross Revenue: $200,000 Down Payment: $174,900 Adjusted EBITDA: On...
$174,900
Cash Flow: $20,000
Jeff Konieczko & Jenna Roesch
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors: Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. With a track record of helping over 10,000 business owners maximize the value of their businesses, we're committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
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Recession Resistant Licensed Mail Center In Retail Store - SC2247
California
Recession Resistant Licensed Mail Center In Retail Store - SC2247 Financial Information Asking Price: $150,000 Cash Flow: $35,000 Gross Revenue: $135,000 Down Payment: $150,000 Adjusted EBITDA: On...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Profitable Coffee Shop in Prestigious San Diego Hospital – $160K SDE
San Diego, CA
An exceptional opportunity to own a thriving coffee shop located inside a major hospital in one of San Diego’s most affluent areas. Established in 2019, this beloved café has become a daily staple for...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $160,218
Virtual Office Business Phone Fax Service Provider w Recurring Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
This established virtual office and business communication service provider presents a compelling acquisition opportunity for strategic buyers seeking immediate market entry with substantial recurring...
$2,750,000
Cash Flow: $550,000
Turnkey Japanese Restaurant in Prime Chino Location
Chino, CA
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully built, profitable Japanese restaurant located at one of Chino’s busiest intersections—Pipeline and Grand Avenue. The business opened in...
4
$150,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
High-End Window Treatment Company $200K+ SDE
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a unique chance to acquire a well-established, customer-focused window covering retail business in a high-income East Bay community. The business specializes in premium blinds, shades,...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $294,102
FranchiseGreen Home Solutions
Available in California
Award-winning franchise. Recession-proof, multi-unit opportunities, low operating costs. Let’s have a conversation.
$350,000
Premier Large-Format Printing & Installation Business w/ Recurring Rev
Los Angeles, CA
If you’re looking for a successful and well-established business with strong recurring revenue and significant growth upside, this opportunity deserves your attention. The company has earned a stellar...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,170,804
Chino Hills 1475sf Restaurant | Super busy Ramen For Sale
Chino Hills, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Chino Hills Location This established 1,475 square foot restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in one of San Bernardino County's most desirable markets....
4
$198,000
Authentic Sichuan-Style Hotpot Restaurant for Sale – Rowland Heights
$228,000
Rowland Heights, CA
Well-Established Towing Business
Alameda County, CA
Well-Established Towing Business - Prime Bay Area Location 4 flatbeds, 2 forklifts, 1 wheeler, mechanical, body/paint, tow storage This profitable towing operation represents an exceptional...
6
$850,000
Well-Established Towing Business
Alameda County, CA
Well-Established Towing Business - Prime Alameda County Location This exceptional towing operation presents a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey business with over 25 years of proven...
6
$750,000
Profitable SD Commercial Janitorial Service Franchise
San Diego, CA
This robust commercial janitorial services company, located in San Diego, generates revenue through recurring janitorial contracts for commercial properties, providing services such as daily...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $136,000
Northern California Staffing Agency
West Sacramento, CA
The company is a full-service staffing organization providing temporary help across manufacturing, warehouse, clerical, food production, and public sector clients in both light industrial and...
$750,000
EBITDA: $300,000
Seafood Business with Commissary Kitchen
Roseville, CA
Now is your chance to own a fully equipped commercial kitchen with a built-in seafood brand and multiple income streams. Even better? Kitchen rental income now exceeds the lease, meaning your core...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $111,860
PROFITABLE Coffee , Boba , Dessert shop, Hillcrest , San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Seize the opportunity to own a profitable dessert and beverage shop in the heart of Hillcrest, San Diego—one of the most vibrant and affluent neighborhoods in the city. Known for its high foot...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $91,630
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Diego CA (Spring Valley)- $102,000
Spring Valley, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Diego CA (Spring Valley)- $102,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread...
$102,000
Cash Flow: $81,522
FranchiseMinuteman Press Business Services
Available Nationwide
Minuteman Press is the world's largest & #1 rated digital printing and graphics franchise. With our state of the art technology, proven marketing programs and over 25 regional support offices, we have been able to take quality people from all walks of life and provide them with the opportunity to secure their financial future.
$50,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale-Chula Vista CA-$104,000
Chula Vista, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-Chula Vista CA $104,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$104,000
Cash Flow: $82,681
50 Yr Iconic High Profit Offering W/value Add Opportunities!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palm Springs, CA
BILLY REED’S represents a once-in-a-generation chance to acquire: » A powerful 50-year brand » The real estate » Proven high-volume operations » A massive customer base » A turnkey team » Multiple...
6
$7,500,000
Red-Hot AFTER-HOURS Adult Nightclub in North Hollywood!
$2,999,999
Los Angeles County, CA
Postal Place - Mailboxes/Shipping/Supplies
Murrieta, CA
An exceptional opportunity awaits to acquire Postal Place, a highly established and profitable independent business located in the thriving community of Murrieta, California. This well-regarded postal...
6
$139,900
Cash Flow: $58,000
Large Format & Digital Printing Company
Bell, CA
X4Signs is a reputable digital printing company now available for acquisition. Located in Bell, CA, X4Signs has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality digital printing and custom...
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$280,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
FranchiseIntelligent Office
Available Nationwide
Recurring Revenue. Scalable Growth. An Expanding Market. While the flexible office space business model has gone mainstream in the last few years, Intelligent Office has been thinking ahead of the market since 1995. We’ve put our insider’s knowledge to use by making deliberate decisions to identify where the market will be going to help keep our franchisee’s revenue growing. The number of global coworking members has grown 800% since 2015. To capitalize on this rising tide, we actively collaborate with our current franchise owners and their clients to identify unmet needs and opportunity areas that are waiting to be capitalized.
$175,000
Established Jewelry & Watch Retail Business in Prime Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, CA
FOR SALE: Established Jewelry & Watch Retail Store – Laguna Beach, California E-2 Visa Eligible | Turnkey Business | Prime Tourist Location This is a rare opportunity to own a profitable and...
6
$350,000
Premium Beauty Retail Location
Hawthorne, CA
Glow + Flow Beauty presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a premium beauty retail establishment in the heart of Hawthorne, California. This vibrant beauty hub operates from a strategically...
5
$300,000
Growing Boba Tea & Cafe w/ Proj. 2025 SDE $78,864
Santa Clarita, CA
This specialty café was created with a simple yet powerful mission: to serve high-quality, handcrafted tea-based drinks to a vibrant, family-oriented community. Known locally as a go-to destination...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $78,864
Established Subway Franchise, Easy to Operate, Turnkey Operation
Orange County, CA
Established Subway franchise located in a busy, high-visibility area with steady walk-in and local customer traffic. This well-known sandwich shop has been recently remodeled to meet the latest Subway...
$149,000
Cash Flow: $61,567
Hospice for Sale with active census and under cap
Los Angeles County, CA
Fully operational hospice in good standing, currently under hospice cap. Has a contract with Blueshield....
$480,000
Rolf Danryd
Griffin Business Brokers, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
At Griffin Business Brokers, Inc., we specialize in helping business owners successfully transition out of their companies by finding the right, qualified buyer and guiding the transaction from start to finish.
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Profitable Tea House & Dessert Café – Prime Costa Mesa Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Profitable Tea House & Dessert Café – Prime Costa Mesa Location Turnkey Operation with Established Clientele & Strong Sales Step into a thriving Tea House & Dessert Café located in the heart of Costa...
4
$100,000
Trusted, Certified Skylight Installation & Repair Business
Santa Barbara County, CA
Established in 2018, this trusted skylight installation and repair business offers a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable operation with an excellent reputation and loyal customer base. The...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $83,403
Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!
$1,500,000
San Diego, CA
Modern facility Urgent Care & Med Spa
Orange County, CA
Urgent Care is a full-service offering on-site pharmacy, x-rays, COVID-19 testing, and more for adults and children in south Orange County also a Med Spa . Conveniently located in the south OC for the...
$7,999,900
Cash Flow: $1,500,000
Pool Service Route - Woodland, CA
Woodland, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great part time route in nice areas. This 2-day route consists of...
$61,140
Cash Flow: $60,000
FranchisePirtek USA
Available in California
PIRTEK is a trusted B2B and mobile hydraulic hose repair franchise with clients across several essential industries.
$100,000
High Traffic Dry Cleaners For Sale
Rocklin, CA
This dry cleaners has been open for decades and is now up for sale. This business has been a staple of the Rocklin community for a very long time. Reputation and trust means everything in this...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
40+ Years Established Car Rental & Sales in Coastal CA
Orange County, CA
Infinite earning potential Car Rental and Rent-to-Own Car sales business. This business offers car rentals and sales to customers with no credit, bad credit, those without credit cards, students and...
$599,000
Chinese Restaurant for Sale in Busy Tustin Area Affordable Lease
Tustin, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a well-established Chinese restaurant in Tustin, specializing primarily in takeout and delivery. This turnkey operation has a loyal customer base and is ideal for an...
$245,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
High-End Residential Pool Construction Business (SBA Pre-approved)
Ventura County, CA
Buyer Requirement: Buyer must hold a valid C-53 Swimming Pool Contractor license in the state of California or be eligible to obtain one. This well-established pool construction company has been...
$995,000
Cash Flow: $362,047
Residential/Commercial Pool Construction and Repair Maintenance
Riverside County, CA
Thriving Southern California Pool Construction Business – 28 Years of Excellence This established pool construction company has been designing and building custom swimming pools across Southern...
$580,000
Cash Flow: $366,280
Roofing Company Established in 1984 - Highly Profitable!
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Established San Luis Obispo County roofing company operating continuously since 1984, presenting an exceptional acquisition opportunity for buyers seeking a turnkey operation with proven profitability...
4
$989,500
Cash Flow: $425,048
Established Optometry Practice for Sale
Susanville, CA
Established Optometry Practice for Sale in Beautiful Lassen County This thriving full-scope optometry practice represents an exceptional opportunity in Susanville, California. Established in 2020, the...
2
$950,000
Turn key Vietnamese Sandwich Shop on Story Rd San Jose
San Jose, CA
Located on highly trafficked Story Road, surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods, shopping centers, and Asian supermarkets. • Strong visibility and consistent foot traffic. • Ample parking and...
$200,000
Exceptional Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
Located at 4509 Alger St, Los Angeles, CA 90039, this established diagnostic laboratory offers a turnkey operation in a prime Los Angeles location. PRN Diagnostic Laboratory Inc. is fully equipped and...
$275,000
FranchiseJETSET Pilates
Available in California
JETSET Pilates is a 50-Minute High-Intensity, Low Impact Full-Body Workout on our custom JETSET Reformer. JETSET Pilates blends traditional Pilates with intentional choreography and seamless transitions, creating a dynamic, high-intensity, low-impact workout that keeps muscles under constant tension for fast, transformative results
$200,000
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
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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.
