Orange County, CA
Profitable Seafood Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location in Affluent Orange County A rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing seafood restaurant in a prime, upscale area of Orange County. This...
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Seafood Restaurant - High Volume, Help Run
$395,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Alkaline Water And Herbal Shop - Moving Out State
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...
$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...
5
$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
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,...
6
$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
FranchiseVitality Bowls
Available in California
Vitality Bowls is a low-initial cost, fast-casual café franchise specializing in açaà bowls, smoothies, salads, and more, made with clean ingredients in allergy-friendly kitchens. Today, the brand has grown into an award-winning franchise known for its attention to organic ingredients and strong customer loyalty. The brand offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to open a café business well-positioned in the booming health and wellness dining category.
$75,000
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 $79,000! Currently generating $409,767 in yearly sales and nets $59,612. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$79,000
Cash Flow: $59,612
Easy Online Business-$156K Revenue, 29% Margins, Turnkey Operations
$55,000
Los Angeles County, CA
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
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
Mehmood Syed, CM&AA
Syed Brokerage & Capital Co.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Syed Brokerage & Capital Co. is an authority in selling, buying, financing, raising funding, and creating monetary solutions for privately owned companies. We make buying, selling, and raising capital less arduous and smoother. We have helped raise funding for Maritime Companies. A complete and profound operational and top business governance experience augments brokers with supreme financial knowledge and proficiency. Syed Brokerage & Capital is a top merger and acquisitions broker that brings proficiency, uprightness, and broad market knowledge to every transaction. Large firms in today’s marketplace endeavor to sell and buy companies. However, only a handful may offer their clients the highest knowledge, skills, and means of our distinguished firm. Syed Brokerage & Capital’s global team of bankers has significant experience advising privately owned businesses and private equity firms on many mergers and acquisitions transactions. Our knowledge of advising buyers and sellers provides us with the entire perspective and insights that further strengthen our capabilities as an M&A Broker for lower-middle—to middle-market companies. We leverage our expertise and knowledge to provide our clients with outstanding, high-quality outcomes. At Syed Brokerage & Capital, we understand that every transaction is Different. Resultantly, our focus on each engagement is personalized to fit the specific financial, industry, or other circumstances to accomplish the most favorable results. We work closely with our clients throughout the entire acquisition or sale to ensure an efficient process that minimizes disruption in their organizations. Syed Brokerage & Capital Co is also responsible for selling, buying, and financing Franchise businesses. Areas Covered: All United States of America and Canada, South America, Europe, Middle East
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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
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
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: $96,298
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...
6
$45,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
FranchiseThe Back Nine Golf
Available in California
Back Nine: The Ultimate Indoor Golf Experience - Play, Practice, Repeat
$100,000
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...
5
$180,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
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
49 Beds Senior Board & Care with R.E.-Prime Northern California City
$13,000,000
El Dorado Hills, CA
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
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,...
4
$41,900
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
FranchisePostNet
Available Nationwide
PostNet franchisees provide much needed small business print and marketing solutions.
$60,000
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
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
Vapes Get Banned,We Get Sales|86% Share|83% Margins|eCommerce
$1,375,000
Irvine, CA
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
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
FranchiseBuilding Kidz
Available in California
Building Kidz is one of the leaders in Preschool franchising today! Why? A lower investment, commitment to giving back to the communities it operates in, the highest EBITDA margins in the industry, and impacting children around the globe are just a few reasons.
$100,000
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....
6
$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
Susan Mehravar
Liberty Business Advisors
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
My office called me QUEEN Agent: and in Bay Area, business owner called me DEAL MAKER. Number one agent as only agent as woman in Bay Area sell at LEAST 2 gas stations and 15 restaurants yearly. Also, number one the best agent to get at least 18 listing in office.
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(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
Industrial & Automation Equipment Manufacturer
$2,600,000
Riverside County, CA
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
Sushi Bento for Sale
Indio, CA
Over 7 years of successful operation, this well-established sushi restaurant is located on high-traffic Highway 111 in Indio with excellent visibility and steady customer flow. The restaurant features...
5
$129,000
FranchiseServiceMaster Clean
Available in California
Join one of America's first franchises in commercial cleaning with 65+ years of experience in the industry. Low startup capital and high earning potential upwards of $1.97M in average gross sales.
$100,000
Investment Opportunity: High Foot Traffic Location-Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
A premier turn-key acquisition opportunity in the vibrant heart of downtown Santa Cruz. As the only dedicated sports bar in a rapidly developing coastal corridor, the establishment benefits from high...
$299,000
From Tacos to Takeout – Established & Ready for New Owner
Hollister, CA
3 Queens Carnitas is an established fast-casual Mexican restaurant located in a high-traffic strip center serving a dense mix of nearby residential neighborhoods and commercial businesses. The center...
$160,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
Branded Gas Station for Sale with Real Estate
Kings County, CA
Branded high traffic Gas Station and Car wash for sale located in Kings County, CA. Ideal opportunity for investors and owner operators with great growth potential....
2
$3,795,000
15+ Year Owned Cafe with Perfect Location
Sacramento, CA
We're a mom and pop location with a great customer base. Excellent goodwill. Renewing leases hasn't been a challenge (it's with UC) during the past 15+ years. Customers love us and the menu is great....
3
$275,000
Hemp-Based Supplement Manufacturer with IP & Established Brands
California
Founded five years ago, this profitable and growing company specializes in the manufacturing of hemp-based supplements supported by scientific formulations. It offers a full suite of services,...
$2,500,000
Turn-Key Pizzeria & Bar for Sale – Prime Moorpark Location
Moorpark, CA
Fully equipped and ready to operate, this established pizzeria and bar is a true turn-key opportunity in the heart of Moorpark. Located in a busy plaza across the street from Moorpark College, the...
6
$195,000
ARCO Branded Gas Station with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
Exclusively listed by The Gas Broker. Qualified buyers only. A fully executed Confidentiality Agreement and proof of financial capability are required prior to receiving additional information. For...
$6,990,000
Established Pressure Washing & Facility Services Business – $1.5M+ Ann
Sacramento County, CA
Highly profitable and well-established pressure washing and exterior facility services company for sale. This business generates over $1.5 million in annual revenue with strong recurring commercial,...
$4,800,000
Super Taco
Cathedral City, CA
With an impressive legacy of 30 years, Super Taco Taqueria stands as a beloved staple in the community, known for its authentic Mexican flavors and generous portions. This well-established eatery...
$99,000
FranchiseD1 Training
Available Nationwide
A FITNESS FRANCHISE THAT PERFORMS - STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD WITH D1 TRAINING
$250,000
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.
