Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established alkaline water and herbal natural remedies business has been serving a loyal customer base for 13 years. The owner is relocating out of state, creating a fantastic opportunity...
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Alkaline Water And Herbal Shop - Moving Out State
$80,000
Cash Flow: $88,000
Chemical Company with a Huge Profit Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
A family-run chemical business established in 1965, it manufactures and sells premium quality cleaning chemicals for the food, transportation, and janitorial industries. For sixty (60) years, the...
$3,250,000
Cash Flow: $380,000
Very Profitable Mature Logistics Trucking Company For Sale in Carson
Gardena, CA
NOTE FOR BUYERS: THIS BUSINESS HAS SEEN AN INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF INTEREST. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR INTEREST, EXPERIENCE, AND SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE SELLER TO...
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$999,999
Cash Flow: $400,000
The UPS Store Franchise near Monterey County California
California
SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase a successful The UPS Store franchise near Monterey County California. The 2025 revenues exceeded $982,000 and the owner benefit was over $312,000....
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $312,113
Instagram-Famous Coffee/Tea Shop & Patisserie – Prime Orange County
Orange County, CA
Turnkey Investment Opportunity: Highly Profitable, "Instagram-Famous" Boutique Café & Patisserie The Opportunity An incredible opportunity to acquire a thriving, fully-operational boutique café and...
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$340,000
Well established Beer & Wine Market, Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-standing beer and wine market with real estate, successfully serving the community for over 40 years. The business generates approximately $85,000 in monthly...
$1,950,000
EBITDA: $220,000
Established Farmers Insurance Agency Available
Brea, CA
Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale in Orange County This owner-operated Farmers Insurance agency in Brea, California presents a unique opportunity for a licensed insurance professional...
$50,000
Round Table Pizza - CA
Ventura County, CA
Can be debranded. Liquid assets must show $500k net worth; 200k liquid for each partner involved in the purchase....
$75,000
Cash Flow: $33,270
Salon and Barber, Excellent Opportunity
Orange, CA
Family salon and barber that has been serving people of all ages with cuts, color, blowouts, Brazilian, grey blending, and barbering services. Salon has full marketing effort in place with google ads,...
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$19,500
Iconic Fatburger Franchise With Buffalo Café in Prime Tourist Hub
Los Angeles County, CA
Excellent Opportunity for an Owner-Operator to Enhance and Grow Sales This long-established Southern California hamburger chain offers freshly prepared burgers in multiple sizes along with rich,...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $67,996
FranchiseFS Cut & Color
Available in California
Unlock Your Future with FS Cut & Color! Join a thriving community of nearly 600 franchises and counting with FS Cut & Color. Leverage our affordable luxury brand, low overhead, and simple operations for a stable investment in the ever-growing hair care industry. Benefit from our cutting-edge POS and color technology, exclusive product lines, and comprehensive franchise support. With thousands of available territories and a proven business model, you can scale your business efficiently. Discover how you can start your journey with FS Cut & Color and achieve entrepreneurial success.
$50,000
Spot Repair Services
Santa Clara County, CA
The company provides expert, budget-friendly, time-efficient repair services to hotels, apartments, and residences in Silicon Valley for various surfaces including floors, countertops, vanities,...
$340,000
Cash Flow: $126,368
Mission's Tortilla Route, Lakewood, CA
Lakewood, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Lakewood, Cerritos, California region for $88,000! Currently generating $409,767 in yearly sales and nets $59,612. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$88,000
Cash Flow: $59,612
Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
Allstate Agency Books of Business - up to $13M Premium Book Available
Orange County, CA
Opportunity to step into and operate an established Allstate insurance agency with options of for books ranging from $2 to up to approximately $13 million in premium volume. As a business broker who...
$999,999
Sports Gym Female Only
San Rafael, CA
This well-established fitness franchise represents more than 20 years of continuous franchise operation and over 30 years of recognition within the local community, supported by a brand presence...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $14,482
Adrianna Smith
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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Established Restaurant in High Traffic Location in Northern CA
Sonoma County, CA
High volume established restaurant with ABC Type 41 License. Prime tourist and local destination in thriving location near US-101. Top line revenue consistently > $1mm. Full-service breakfast, lunch...
$300,000
Premium Children’s Sleepwear & Essentials Brand
Los Angeles County, CA
Established premium children’s apparel brand specializing in high-quality sleepwear and everyday essentials available for acquisition. Founded in 2017, the Company operates primarily as a...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $40,565
Newly Remodeled 76 Gas Station and Franchise Market with property
Los Angeles, CA
Business + Real Property Asking Price: $5,700,000 Lot Size: 22,000 SF Market Size: 3,000 SF (No beer/wine currently) BUSINESS & BRAND DETAILS Fuel Brand: 76 Market Brand: Beyond Market Fuel Contract:...
$5,700,000
ARCO Direct Gas Station – Newly Converted!
Los Angeles, CA
Asking Price: $1,500,000 (Business Only) Seller May Carry a Small Note No Beer & Wine | Mechanic Shop Not Included Highlights: • Newly Converted ARCO Direct Gas Station • Prime Corner Location on with...
$1,500,000
IAQ Consultants: IAQ Testing, Mitigation, Building Design/Operation
San Francisco, CA
This long-established IAQ consulting firm has built over four decades of expertise assessing/testing air quality in buildings. With proprietary research, inspection/testing protocols, and data...
$750,000
FranchiseZ PLUMBERZ
Available Nationwide
Full-Service Plumbing, Sewer, and Drain Company
$40,000
Established Restaurant, $3.3+ Million Sales, $460,000 Profit
Contra Costa County, CA
Established Restaurant, $3.3+ Million Sales, $460,000 Profit, SBA Pre-Approved Loan RRC#5223 Asking Price: $895,000 Location: Contra Costa County Annual Revenue:$3,356,571 Annual Cash Flow: $460,000...
$895,000
Highly Visible Remodeled Restaurant/Bar in Downtown Walnut Creek
Contra Costa County, CA
Highly Visible Remodeled Restaurant/Bar in Downtown Walnut Creek with Lots of Upside RRC#5216 Asking Price: Offered at $335,000 Location: Contra Costa County Annual Revenue: $941,388 Annual Cash Flow:...
$335,000
Once-in-a-Lifetime Pillar Point Harbor Opportunity-Landmark Seafood
$1,895,000
Half Moon Bay, CA
Restaurant Turn-Key Highly Saught After - Great Location by Studios
Burbank, CA
The Girl & The Chicken is a well-established, fast-casual restaurant offering a unique California-fusion concept that blends Mediterranean and South American flavors. The brand is known for its fresh,...
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$375,000
Well-Established Hobby & Gaming Store for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
This well-established specialty retail business offers a diverse mix of comics, collectible card games, tabletop gaming products, toys, models, and pop-culture merchandise. In addition to its broad...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $98,464
Established Restaurant/Wine Bar with Exquisite Outdoor Patio
Santa Cruz County, CA
Established Restaurant/Wine Bar with Exquisite Outdoor Patio $2 Million + Sales & $300,000 Profit- SBA Pre-Approved RRC#5168 Asking Price: $725,000 Location: Santa Cruz County Annual Revenue:...
$725,000
Landscape Design-Build Company - SELLER Financing available
Contra Costa County, CA
$340k+ Cash Flow - $100K Down! Established Bay Area design-build landscape firm handling everything from the first sketch to the final build—design, permits, outdoor kitchens, decks, lighting, turf,...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $347,247
FedEx Ground Routes – 16 Routes Available in Hayward/San Jose
Hayward, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a group of established and profitable FedEx Ground routes operating out of the Hayward terminal. All 16 routes are closely grouped, ensuring smooth operations and...
$2,280,000
Cash Flow: $765,000
Home Decor - Closet Organization Product (with manufacturing)
San Diego, CA
Recently launched E-commerce home decor / closet organization device ready to become the next mass consumer product. How about a 5-minute "Closet Makeover?" Unique, simple corrugated sleeve concept...
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$45,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
Profitable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Business – SF North Bay
Sonoma County, CA
Step into a well-established, highly profitable carpet and upholstery cleaning business serving Sonoma and Marin Counties since 1983. This is a home-based operation with a loyal client base, strong...
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$180,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
FranchiseVoda Cleaning & Restoration
Available in California
Join one of the nation’s fastest-growing cleaning & restoration franchises—simple, scalable, profitable.
$75,000
30+ Years Established Flooring Installation Business
California
Well-established flooring installation company with a strong reputation in the Los Angeles market. Over 30 years of continuous operation, the company has become a trusted partner for property...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $266,000
Wellness Center
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a beautifully branded retail and wellness concept located in a sought-after enclave in the greater Los Angeles area. With multiple revenue streams including...
$150,000
Michelin Guide Rated Full Service Restaurant Business For Sale
$450,000
Alameda, CA
Closet Design, Build & Install
California
This company specializes in solving the frustrations of poorly designed or generic storage spaces. From closets and garages to custom cabinetry, we provide fully tailored, high-end solutions that...
$570,000
Cash Flow: $194,136
Award winning franchise with proven track record of success
Los Angeles, CA
This is an excellent opportunity to purchase this franchise located in San Fernando Valley with over 100 Yelp 5-star reviews. Included in the purchase: exclusive territory with population of 300,000,...
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$41,900
FranchiseExpress Employment Professionals
Available in California
$5.7M*AUV for offices open more than two years. A recession-resilient franchise with 8 – 5 hours and world-class training, that doesn’t require prior staffing experience.
$200,000
Premier, Highly-Respected Audition & Taping Studio
Los Angeles, CA
This highly respected audition and taping studio has built a stellar reputation as a go-to resource for actors across TV, film, and commercial productions. Located in a desirable part of Los Angeles,...
2
$175,000
Cash Flow: $89,489
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...
2
$150,000
Well Established and Profitable RV and Boat Accessory Manufacturer
Hollister, CA
This U.S. based manufacturer specializes in innovative RV waste management solutions, offering a full line of products engineered to improve sanitation, safety, and convenience for recreational...
$215,000
Cash Flow: $40,810
Bar and Live Music Venue For Sale - Price Reduced, Motivated Seller!
Oakland, CA
MOTIVATED SELLER, PRICE REDUCED $199K or Best Offer The acclaimed Elbo Room Jack London bar is for sale. This fully equipped liquor bar and live music venue is located just 2 blocks from the...
6
$199,000
Thriving flower business
California
well established flower shop san bernardino county est .1990...
4
$199,000
Gregory DiCristina
Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc
Serving Riverside County, CA
Started in 2004 and focused exclusively on business sales since 2006 Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc. has offices in two Southern California counties to best serve business owner and buyer needs from San Diego to Los Angeles and in between.
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Profitable Picture Framing Store
Capitola, CA
This business is part of an SBA-approved national franchise that delivers industry leading custom picture framing services. It's the ideal business for someone who has business acumen and a passion...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Turn-Key High Volume Grocery Market w Kitchen in SF
San Francisco, CA
Turn-Key Grocery Market & Fast food in a prime location in SF with $160k/mo sales A great opportunity to own a high volume grocery store w kitchen. Located in a busy foot trafic on a main str. middle...
2
$1,300,000
Pending Turnkey Wash&Fold Laundromat | Coin & Card Payments accepted
$750,000
San Francisco, CA
Established Amino Acid & Vitamin Supplement Company for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Established Amino Acid & Vitamin Supplement Company for Sale 35+ Years in Business - Pioneer in Oral Amino Acid Formulations This well-established nutraceutical company represents a unique opportunity...
$700,000
Crumbl Location for sale in Corona, CA
California
Crumbl offers a crave-worthy cookie experience with large, handcrafted cookies baked fresh every day. Our menu changes weekly to showcase a mix of timeless favorites and inventive seasonal flavors,...
2
$850,000
FranchiseMatco Tools
Available in California
Set Your Own Hours & Control Your Financial Destiny—Start a Mobile Tool Franchise With 1,900+ Stores Earning an Average Revenue of Over $491K
$10,000
Prime Livermore Restaurant Opportunity – Fully Equipped, High-Traffic
Livermore, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out restaurant and bar in the heart of Downtown Livermore, one of the East Bay’s most vibrant dining and entertainment districts. This turn-key facility...
6
$399,000
Turnkey Carpet Cleaning & Restoration Biz – 3k Clients, $12K Monthly
Mountain House, CA
Established in 2016, a one man operations, this service business provides professional residential and commercial cleaning and restoration services. The company has built a strong reputation for...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
5 Year Old LAN Center Arcade Internet Cafe
San Diego, CA
5 year old LAN Center / eSports Cafe / Arcade for sale. Perfect opportunity for hardworking owner operator to take over turn key business and work on growing the business. I am looking to relocate to...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Laundromats
Los Angeles, CA
Laundromat for sale , retiring owner, call for more details....
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$180,000
Retail RV's parts
Walnut, CA
This trademarked e-commerce business specializes in vintage trailer window gaskets, serving a passionate worldwide restoration community with hard-to-find gasket solutions that are not widely...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Canopy Wholesale & Retail
Santa Clara County, CA
Great opportunity to own a 35 years old, easy to run, thriving Canopy business. Established clientele. Gross: $30,000/month; Margin: 100%. Net income: over $180,000/year. Convenient store Hours:...
$327,000
(Perfect for Owner-Operator) Profitable Established Franchise Bootcamp
Los Angeles County, CA
**Perfect for first-time gym owner, coach or hands-on operator** High-performing franchise fitness studio with $476K in annual revenue and 220+ active members on recurring billing. This is a standout...
$349,999
Cash Flow: $93,557
Boba Bubble Milk Tea Sale
Temecula, CA
Established Boba Tea Shop - Prime Temecula Location Turnkey bubble tea business opportunity in the heart of Temecula, California. This well-positioned establishment has been serving the community...
3
$150,000
Established Hair Salon – Prime Rowland Heights Location, Busy Plaza
Hacienda Heights, CA
Established and well-known hair salon in the heart of Rowland Heights, operating successfully for over 5 years. Located in a busy, high-traffic plaza next to a popular Asian supermarket, this salon...
6
$30,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
FranchiseGarageExperts
Available Nationwide
GarageExperts® is the dominant leader in the garage renovation and commercial epoxy and polyaspartic flooring industry which is part of the $538 billion home improvement market. For over 15 years, we have been helping residential, commercial, and industrial customers transform their spaces with epoxy and polyaspartic floor coatings, custom-built cabinets, and slatwall organizational systems. The home improvement and commercial market is expected to be a $620 billion industry by the year 2025, leading to endless possibilities for our garage organization and two-component commercial floor coating company. Learn more about becoming a garage floor franchise today.
$65,000
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.
