Riverside County, CA
Great opportunity to acquire a Low Rent, Short Hours, Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise. This desirable Postal Franchise is located in premium trade area, anchored by a national grocery chain...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $73,937
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise - Low Rent - Short Hours
Located in a busy shopping plaza.
Alamo, CA
Located at a beautiful corner in Alamo, CA 94507, T&T Magic Nails is a regular nail salon for everyone, as we always try our best to deliver the highest level of customer satisfaction. Our goal at T&T...
$99,000
10
Grocery store with un-conditional liquor license, Meat, and Kitchen
Los Angeles County, CA
Established grocery store with unconditional liquor license, full-service meat department, and kitchen facilities located in Huntington Park, CA. This well-positioned business has operated...
$1,350,000
11
Low-Rent Edible Arrangements for sale - Prime Location!
Santa Clarita, CA
Rare Opportunity: Edible Arrangements – Santa Clarita This is a rare opportunity to acquire an Edible Arrangements franchise in the heart of Santa Clarita, one of the most desirable and fast-growing...
$125,000
3
17-Year-Old Email Service Provider SaaS
California
Starting in 2008, this email service provider has built a profitable operation generating $378,691 in TTM revenue at 88% gross margins. The platform serves 425 paying customers across marketing,...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $125,518
A Rare, Turnkey Napa Wellness Float Spa Opportunity
Napa, CA
Become a social entrepreneur. Invest in helping people feel great. An unparalleled opportunity to own a top-performing True REST Float Spa Franchise in the Napa Valley without the time and expense of...
$90,000
6
Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Growth-Ready Beauty Brand | Amazon, DTC
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire the exclusive U.S. distribution rights to a globally successful personal care brand that has quietly laid the foundation for breakout growth in the U.S. market....
$100,000
Cash-flowing turnkey restaurant with 40 years of proven operations
Glendale, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a cash-flowing, turnkey restaurant with a 40-year operating history in an upscale, safe Glendale area. The business benefits from long-standing neighborhood...
$150,000
4
Profitable Women’s Clothing Business/$139K+ SDE 2025/$1.2M Rev 2024
Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 2013 in the heart of Los Angeles, this business is proudly woman-owned and minority-owned apparel brand celebrated for its timeless, thoughtful designs inspired by real women and real life....
$875,000
Cash Flow: $139,000
Automotive Shop - 37+ Years of General Mechanic, Brake & Alignment
San Joaquin County, CA
This well-established automotive mechanic shop has been serving the San Joaquin area for over 37 years, specializing in brakes and alignment. Known for its impeccable reputation and excellent service,...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $171,812
FranchiseCloset Factory
Available Nationwide
Closet Factory is a best buy in home organization segment. Simply put, custom closets are a huge business opportunity. Custom Organization Systems for every room in your home.
$200,000
Fully operational turnkey Medical-Spa for sale!
Thousand Oaks, CA
High quality aesthetic medical spa and skin care clinic offering facials, laser hair removal, fat reduction, body sculpting, PDO threads, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), and face contouring. We provide...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
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High-Demand Compact Fitness Ecommerce Business
Los Angeles County, CA
From our portfolio of 24 online businesses, we’re releasing a lean, high-performing asset built on years of digital excellence. This fully optimized, revenue generating operation with elite systems is...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $145,000
2
Well-known, brand-name guitar pedal company for sale.
$149,000
San Diego, CA
Circle K Franchise - Real Estate(land & Building) - Beer & Wine Lis
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Great opportunity to own a high gross Circle K Franchise with Real Estate(Land & Building) with ABC (type-20) Beer & Wine license in proximity to Coastal Southern area of Los Angles County. Please...
$2,700,000
Cash Flow: $398,729
Executive Suite, Virtual Address, and Virtual Receptionist Business
San Francisco County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational and established flexible workspace franchise in a desirable suburban market. The business offers a comprehensive suite of services, including...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $142,000
Dustin Sigall
SD Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
With over 800 businesses sold nationwide since 2007, our team is the largest and most experienced group of Business Advisors in Southern California. We specialize in selling companies across all industries. From main street to lower middle-market M&A transactions. We match qualified buyers with quality businesses while maintaining strict confidentiality.
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Flexible Workspace Business in Prime Location
Sacramento County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established coworking franchise in Sacramento County. The business offers fully furnished offices, meeting rooms, and virtual services in a modern, 5,400...
$250,000
Design-Led Electric Bike Brand | DTC & Dealers | IP & Inventory
Los Angeles County, CA
Design-led electric bike brand operating across direct-to-consumer and dealer channels, built on differentiated products and a proven marketing engine. The business owns proprietary product designs...
$3,000,000
EBITDA: $400,000
11
Specialized Rim Repair - Top Rated & Best-in-Class Equipment. Est2017.
Modesto, CA
Fully Equipped Shop with Service Technician! SPECIALIZED RIM REPAIR BUSINESS - ESTABLISHED 2017 This turn-key auto repair specialty shop offers a unique opportunity in the Central Valley's rim repair...
$237,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
8
Established Nationwide Telehealth Clinic – Fully Remote, Cash-Pay Mode
Beverly Hills, CA
After building this clinic from the ground up, I’m now making it available for the right buyer. This is a fully operational, cash-pay telehealth clinic with licensed providers already in place,...
$75,000
Profitable Juice & Smoothie Bar
La Jolla, CA
Step into a health-conscious, fast-casual concept with proven cash flow and a loyal customer base. This turnkey juice bar serves smoothies, cold-pressed juices and açaí bowls and more, all from a...
$447,801
FranchiseScreenmobile
Available in California
Transform your future with Screenmobile—where flexible ownership meets a booming demand for screen and shade solutions, all backed by a nationally recognized brand!
$50,000
Highly Profitable Restoration Business Part of National Franchise
Northridge, CA
This is a well-established, mitigation-focused restoration business serving a dense, high-demand market in the Los Angeles metro area. The company specializes in water, fire, mold, and biohazard...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $558,147
Michelin Guide Rated Full Service Restaurant Business For Sale
Alameda, CA
Since 2019 this restaurant has been serving patrons of Alameda and the East Bay with an incredible menu of meats, chicken and fish. The kitchen and restaurant were totally built from the ground up in...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Own a Proven Pet Franchise in Torrance – High Demand, Great Location!
$150,000
Torrance, CA
Well Established Supermarket FOR SALE | Orange County, CA
Garden Grove, CA
An excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped supermarket operating in a strong market. The business features: fairly new appliances, huge parking lot for customers, well-trained staff, and a...
$3,500,000
5
Established Home Health Agency for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Established Medicare-certified Home Health Agency located in Valley Glen, California, fully licensed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and accredited by ACHC. The newly operational...
$170,000
Once-in-a-Lifetime Pillar Point Harbor Opportunity-Landmark Seafood
Half Moon Bay, CA
For nearly 50 years, this harbor-front institution has served as a landmark gathering place in Pillar Point Harbor, one of Northern California’s most visited coastal destinations. The business sits at...
$1,895,000
EBITDA: $403,000
22
Highly Profitable Gym Avaliable with Managers In Place
California
This facility is the most fully equipped bodybuilding and powerlifting gym in the region. Established in 2018, the business has become a premier high-performance training center known for its “Stand...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $451,868
JUST REDUCED! Busy Turnkey Sports Bar & Grill with Building & Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
Imagine walking into your own successful sports bar and grill - and the best part? You're buying everything, including the building and land. No landlord headaches, no lease worries. This is complete...
$2,950,000
ENT Practice for Sale in California!
San Mateo County, CA
ref#790 Located in the heart of Silicon Valley and surrounded by an affluent community, this well-established ENT practice offers an exceptional opportunity for growth. With $1,072,889 in gross...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $743,529
Day Spa and Skin Care
Santa Cruz County, CA
Thriving Santa Cruz Spa – Loyal Clientele, Booked Solid, Turnkey Ready Operating in Santa Cruz since 2011, this well-established day spa has earned a radiant reputation—and it shows. With a large,...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $96,864
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
Pending Turnkey Wash&Fold Laundromat | Coin & Card Payments accepted
San Francisco, CA
::Pending::Rare Modern Turnkey San Francisco Laundromat with Strong Cash Flow. This is as passive an income stream as you can get. PERFECT for a 1st-time laundromat owner. Opportunities like this do...
$750,000
Very Profitable EV Car Fleet Rental Business TRUE PASSIVE INCOME
Los Angeles, CA
Business Description Passive HIGH income EV rental car company ASSET BACKED INVESTMENTS THAT GENERATES thousands of dollars immediately. Sounds too good to be true? IT'S REAL! Hands-Off EV Rental...
$80,000
*****PRICE REDUCTION $199,995-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
$199,995
San Diego, CA
Profitable Internal Medicine Practice – Riverside County, CA
Riverside, CA
Transform your medical career with this turnkey internal medicine practice delivering immediate profitability and established patient loyalty in thriving Riverside City and County, California. You'll...
$448,000
Cash Flow: $261,285
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Retail/Wholesale business,property and inventory
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno, CA
Building/Business/Inventory value over $3,000,000 asking only $2,500,000. Building alone will be worth this in a year or less. There is nothing else this size in good location like this one....
$2,500,000
FranchiseFACE FOUNDRIÉ
Available in California
FACE FOUNDRIÉ is an efficient and effective focused facial bar that provides affordable, approachable and accessible skincare in a modern and inclusive space. The brand launched franchising in 2021 and since then has opened 60+ locations nationwide and is on track to open 150 locations by 2027. The model includes cost effective build-outs, multiple revenue streams, and the ability to scale and grow.
$250,000
Stable Party Supply WholesaleB2B/E-Com Biz $7M Revenue $2M Profit
Los Angeles County, CA
ESTABLISHED PARTY SUPPLY WHOLESALE & RETAIL BUSINESS - $7M REVENUE, $2M PROFIT This well-established party supply distribution business has operated successfully for over 20 years in Los Angeles...
$10,000,000
Cash Flow: $2,300,000
Owner Carry Available--Modern Chinese Restaurant
Tustin, CA
Major opportunity to own a modern, contemporary fast-casual Chinese restaurant located in the highly desirable Tustin/Irvine Marketplace, one of Orange County’s busiest and most visible dining...
$269,000
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Mongolian BBQ - 1 Million Annual Revenue. Mall location.
San Diego, CA
Exceptional owner/operator opportunity. This business has been running successfully with absentee ownership and did 950,000 last year from Credit card only sales. No cash transactions were allowed due...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $175,000
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Thriving Cardiology Clinic in Pasadena – Nearly $1M Annual Earnings
Glendora, CA
Rare chance to acquire a highly respected interventional cardiology clinic with premier hospital access, an established referral network, and outstanding profitability (close to $1M a year). Business...
$1,950,000
Cash Flow: $926,149
Long-Established Dog Walking Business | Turnkey | Low Overhead
San Rafael, CA
Established in 2003, this owner-operated pet care business has built a deeply loyal, long-term client base in Marin County. The business provides reliable group dog walks and overnight care and has...
$110,000
4
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Lyonsgate Realty California
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Business Broker You Can Trust !!!
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Iconic 76-Year Western Wear Business & Prime Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
This profitable and long-established Western wear retailer has been serving loyal customers for decades, offering authentic apparel, boots, hats, and accessories. With repeat business, community...
$3,300,000
Established & Profitable AUTO BODY SHOP in VAN NUYS
Van Nuys, CA
This is an OPPORTUNITY that you don't want to miss out on. The BODY SHOP is..... TURNKEY and Fully Equipped....Including a PERMITTED SPRAY BOOTH. Highly respected in the COMMUNITY. Known for QUALITY...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $194,500
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B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow
$3,700,000
Butte County, CA
Successful Amazon Listing - High Profit
Beverly Hills, CA
Consistently growing Amazon FBA brand with strong margins and minimal owner involvement. This product line has demonstrated reliable performance in the competitive kitchenware niche and is...
$50,000
4
12 FedEx P&D Routes- Los Angeles Metro
California
Business Overview: • Contracted Service Area (CSA) operating out of Southern California • 50% eCommerce (Residential) and 50% (Commercial) Pickup & Delivery routes • Currently running 12 P&D routes,...
$1,249,000
Cash Flow: $342,054
FranchiseSloan's Ice Cream
Available in California
With Average Unit Volumes over $1.1M, life is sweet as a Sloan's franchisee. Since 1999, Sloan’s has operated under a singular mission: Providing the sweetest and most unique dessert experience to our customers. Over the past 20+ years, Sloan’s has continued to design and refine our image and products to create the best possible memories for the young and the young at heart.
$180,000
13-Year Online Tattoo Supply Business | Amazon, Walmart, Temu & DTC
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a 13 year established online tattoo supply (Tattoo Kit, Tattoo Ink, Tattoo Machines, Tattoo Accessories etc.) business with consistent Amazon sales across the...
$100,000
Established Sandblasting and Powder Coating Business
San Diego County, CA
Exciting Business Opportunity: Profitable Sandblasting & Powder Coating Shop in San Diego County! This is your chance to own a well-established, profitable sandblasting and powder coating business...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
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100% Occupied Salon Suite For Sale | Semi-Absentee Model
Alameda County, CA
Discover a rare opportunity to own a 100% occupied and highly profitable salon suite business. This turnkey operation offers a simplified, semi-absentee business model with consistent recurring...
$700,000
EBITDA: $138,000
5
Established Remodeling Contractor with 20+ Years Experience
San Francisco, CA
This established Bay Area remodeling company has been serving residential and light-commercial clients for over 20 years, earning a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, reliability, and...
$965,000
Cash Flow: $284,700
Profitable Chinese / Vietnamese Restaurant w/ Full Kitchen in OC
Westminster, CA
REALEST is proud to present an exceptional opportunity to acquire a long standing Chinese / Vietnamese restaurant in Westminster known for its comforting home style cooking and loyal patron base of...
$895,000
5
Subscription Based Supplements Store | Turnkey
Elk Grove, CA
This successful online supplement store operates around a fundamental truth: people prioritize their health and treat their wellness as essential spending. During market downturns, health-focused...
$117,000
Cash Flow: $698,245
CEO Life - An Exclusive Club for Leaders - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
High-End Business Networking Club - Established Chapter for Sale. This is your opportunity to step into ownership of an established chapter of CEO Life, a premier business networking, education,...
$1,000,000
EBITDA: $576,992
2
Two(2)Mexican Restaurants with RE(Land & Building) - Orange County
Orange County, CA
Rare opportunity to own two(2) High Gross, High Net, Mexican Restaurants with Real Estate(Land & Building) centrally located in County of Orange. Please note, that these well established businesses...
$10,000,000
Cash Flow: $1,297,505
Profitable and Established Water and Herbs Store
Los Angeles, CA
PROFITABLE WATER AND HERBS STORE - 25 YEARS ESTABLISHED This well-established health food and nutrition business has been serving the Hollywood, California community since 1998. Located in a prime 800...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $68,000
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FranchiseAAMCO Transmissions
Available in California
With nearly 600 centers across North America, AAMCO is actively seeking single and multi-unit franchise owners. AAMCO is known for providing higher quality of service and seeking those who share that commitment. Take advantage of a world-wide brand built on decades of consumer trust and loyalty. The day you open your doors, the community already knows your reputation for reliable, expert automotive care. As the noted leader in transmission repair, you are positioned for success within the lucrative and complex vehicle services industry.
$90,000
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 |
|
Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
|
Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
|
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.
