Los Angeles County, CA
This business offers a comprehensive range of personal and corporate promotional product servicing corporate loyal customers. For nearly 40 years, Steel Threads has grown into a strong, reputable...
$489,000
Cash Flow: $85,320
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Established Profitable Personal & Promotional Products Business
Iconic 76-Year Western Wear Business
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...
$800,000
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
7
Standalone Restaurant for Sale in Prime Chino Hills Location
Chino Hills, CA
Located in the heart of Chino Hills, this well-known Cantonese restaurant presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, high-capacity dining establishment in one of the most desirable and...
$250,000
14
Mexican Food Drive Through Restaurant For Sale
Torrance, CA
Step into a turnkey Mexican restaurant opportunity that delivers immediate cash flow and lifestyle freedom in one of Torrance's most visible locations. This established community favorite generates...
$199,999
Cash Flow: $75,000
2
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
Landscape Maintenance Business - SBA Pre-Qualified
San Diego County, CA
Landscape Maintenance Business for sale, offering services to apartment complexes, business centers, and residential rental properties. The company has a strong, loyal client base with several...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $125,917
The Only Cannoli
Oceanside, CA
We have grown this venture into a highly profitable operation, surpassing $1 million in total sales and securing a six-figure profit in 2022, 2023, & 2025 We’ve established exclusive vendor contracts...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
2
Popular Mediterranean Fast-Casual Business
Orange County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a modern Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant franchise operating in Orange County, one of Southern California’s most desirable and affluent markets. Established in...
$875,000
Cash Flow: $28,846
Premium 6-Bed RCFE – Ventura, CA | Fully Occupied | Strong Operations
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ventura, CA
Premium 6-Bed RCFE in Ventura, California Rare opportunity to acquire a PREMIUM 6-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in Ventura, California. Facilities of this caliber rarely come to...
$1,850,000
FranchiseHand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Available in California
Delivering accessible and personalized skincare and massage services, Hand & Stone has over 550 locations in the US with 1300+ available trade areas to grow in. After 20 years of consecutive growth, we have an average unit volume of $1.4 million!
$150,000
Yogurt Shop That Can Be Run As Absentee Owner. Turnkey Business!
Sacramento County, CA
This yogurt shop opened in 2015 under previous ownership. The current owner purchased the business in 2017. Since then, the owner has made modifications such as offering 3rd party delivery, adding new...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $105,999
Concrete & Masonry Company For sale
Los Angeles County, CA
ESTABLISHED CONCRETE & MASONRY COMPANY FOR SALE This profitable concrete and masonry company, established in 1994, presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator or investor seeking...
$850,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
Iconic Freestyle Scooter Brand Positioned for Major Growth
Riverside County, CA
Well-Established Business, Installing & Repairing Hardwood Floors
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Orange County, CA
This well-established business is known for specializing in hardwood flooring of all types; Installing hardwood floors and stair systems, primarily in high-end homes throughout coastal cities in and...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $177,752
Prime Location Acai Bowl/Juice Bar- Convoy District San Diego
San Diego, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a fully built-out juice bar in the highly desirable Convoy District. This prime location offers strong foot traffic, great street visibility, and ample parking for...
$125,000
Jack Chung
BTI Group
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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Established Water Sports Retailer with Strong Online Store
Santa Cruz, CA
Founded in 2010, this highly regarded paddleboard and foil sports retailer is one of the original stand-up paddleboards (SUP) shops in North America and has operated successfully from the same prime...
$197,000
Cash Flow: $154,500
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SBA Approved & Absentee Run American Full-Service Restaurant Franchise
California
SBA Approved & Absentee Run American Full-Service Restaurant Franchise in NorCal - SC2256 This casual American full-service restaurant chain is a Northern California C Corporation and has been in...
$690,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
3
Greenhaven’s pet store – exceptional with high customer traffic
Sacramento, CA
Well-established pet grooming salon with multiple consecutive years recognized by Yelp as a “Customer Favorite,” and officially honored last year as one of Sacramento’s Most Popular Pet Stores. The...
$229,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
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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
High Margin 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
Cash Flow: $620,000
5
FranchiseClub Z! Tutoring Services
Available Nationwide
“Educating the World, One Student at a Time”
$30,000
Started in 1921 Business w/30+ years of Volumetric Ready-Mix Concrete
Pasadena, CA
Over 12 concrete plants that produce specialty mixes such as Rapid Set Concrete that sets in 1 hour for DOT highway and airport projects, onsite location concrete production such as islands, mountain...
$4,500,000
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
Sensationally Profitable Beer Mug Amazon Listing
$60,000
San Clemente, CA
Established Remodeling Contractor with 20+ Years History
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
Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!
San Diego, CA
HOT NIGHTCLUB FOR SALE – A+ PRIME LOCATION – GASLAMP DISTRICT, SAN DIEGO This is your chance to own one of San Diego’s most electrifying nightlife venues, located in the heart of the iconic Gaslamp...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $500,000
Wound Care for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Wound Care Practice. The practice has the PTAN numbers and is ready for operations....
$240,000
Home Health Care for Sale
Glendale, CA
Home health care business. Licensed, accredited, and has an active PTAN number....
$220,000
Home Health for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Home Health Care. Licensed, accredited, and has an active PTAN number....
$220,000
3 Tahoe Area Laundromats for Sale
Truckee, CA
3 Tahoe Area laundromats in South Lake Tahoe, Ca, Carnelian Bay, Ca, and Truckee, Ca. under one brand. Extensive wash and fold for customers. Newer machines and remodels. Ample parking. Long-term...
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $550,000
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B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business
San Luis Obispo County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in northern San Luis Obispo County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional...
$150,000
FranchiseWSI - Digital Marketing
Available in California
WSI is a digital marketing company with a strong international presence. Our Digital Marketing Consultants use their knowledge and expertise to make a difference for businesses all around the world.
$80,000
Established Intermodal Trucking Company – $9M Revenue
Long Beach, CA
Transforming Great Destinations is a leading intermodal trucking company located in Long Beach, CA specializing in the drayage and transport of ocean containers from major West Coast ports to...
$15,000,000
23-Year Popcorn Amazon/Shopify Brand | $1.3M Revenue | 45% Repeat Biz
Santa Monica, CA
Franklin’s Popcorn is a 23-year-old e-commerce popcorn brand generating over $1.3M in annual revenue through Amazon and Shopify. The business sells popcorn consumables, popcorn equipment, and popcorn...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $142,632
Soundproofing Design, Consultation and Installation
$750,000
San Francisco, CA
High-Volume Absentee-Run Laundromat in Los Angeles | $400K Gross
Los Angeles, CA
This well-established coin laundromat is located in a densely populated residential neighborhood in Los Angeles, providing a steady and consistent customer base. The business operates in a...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
Teriyaki madness
Pleasanton, CA
The Outstanding Operators program highlights brands that are getting creative with their off-premises approach. TMAD made the list by investing early in tech, digital ordering, and customer experience...
$1,200,000
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FranchiseMartinizing Cleaners
Available Nationwide
Martinizing is the Most Iconic Name In Dry Cleaning!
$60,000
Profitable Roofing Contractor for Sale, Sonoma County , Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
Sonoma County Roofing Contractor (Santa Rosa Area) — Established 1989 — $2.1M+ Revenue — ~$382+K Net/SDE — Priced to Sell Rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing C-39 roofing contractor serving...
$894,000
Cash Flow: $382,000
Discount and Liquidation Business with Real Estate(Land & Building)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hemet, CA
Great opportunity to own an short hours, major busy street location, high visibility, Discount and Liquidation business with Real Estate(Land & Building). Location on a major busy street, ensures...
$800,000
Home Health for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
A licensed, ready-to-operate business with your choice of clientele....
$220,000
Established Sign Business In An Amazing Area For Sale
Alameda County, CA
Sign fabrication, sales and installation. Given the rapid expansion of the East Bay area, I was looking to be involved in a business that would be able to capitalize on the extensive growth. With new...
$274,000
Cash Flow: $20,000
Profitable Promotional Products Business | Complete Production Center
Riverside County, CA
Established in 2003, this profitable promotional products and marketing services business presents an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a turnkey operation with proven success....
$149,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
2
Belma Dizdarevic
Business Team
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Business Team is the largest business broker in the Western US with over 80 associates. We specialize in selling privately held businesses up to $100MM in revenue.
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After Market Auto Products
Morgan Hill, CA
Sto N Sho, USA manufactured product, is a specialized, quick-release front license plate bracket designed for luxury, performance, modern muscle cars and off-road vehicles. It allows you to comply...
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $729,467
2
2 Location Hair Removal Chain with Licensed Brand
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a premium LA beauty business! This established hair removal business operates two high-traffic locations in premium neighborhoods in the Greater Los Angeles area. Offering clean, gentle, and...
$1,275,000
Cash Flow: $285,981
Established San Francisco Day Spa with 25+ years of Trusted Service
$200,000
San Francisco, CA
Coastal SoCal - Scaled, Multi-Territory In-Home Care Franchise
San Diego County, CA
This opportunity represents the acquisition of a well-established, multi-territory in-home care franchise operating in a highly desirable Southern California coastal market. Founded in the mid-2010s,...
$7,400,000
Cash Flow: $1,720,000
Stir It Up Established & Profitable Cafe with Low Rent
Spring Valley, CA
Stir It Up Coffeehouse & Cafe presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Spring Valley's thriving Casa de Oro community. This established, profitable cafe generates $300,000 in annual revenue...
$99,999
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FranchiseApex Leadership Co
Available in California
Raise more funds. Build stronger leaders. Own a mission-driven business that transforms schools and communities.
$150,000
Turnkey, Highly Profitable Premier Hair Salon – Price Repositioned
Los Angeles County, CA
Strategic price adjustment due to seller time constraints – a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, premium hair salon located in the vibrant San Gabriel Valley, a local favorite known for...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $205,026
Boutique Marketing Agency - Full Service, Notable Client Roster
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey, full-service marketing firm with a proven track record and a roster of long-standing clients across a wide range of industries. Strategy-driven firm, developing high-level communications that...
$1,470,000
EBITDA: $376,318
2
Approved Medical Training School
Los Angeles County, CA
This Southern California-based vocational training institute specializes in accelerated training certification programs and continuing education. With nearly two decades of successful operation and...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $440,438
Established Window Tinting & Treatment Business with Strong Reputation
San Diego County, CA
A leading window tinting provider in San Diego, this business has been delivering top-tier residential, commercial, and automotive film solutions since 1997. Known for its professionalism and...
$979,723
Cash Flow: $387,385
Highly profitable and well-established vehicle wrap and graphics busin
Lake County, CA
Highly profitable and well-established vehicle wrap and graphics business in Northern California offering a rare chance to step into a thriving, turnkey operation with a strong reputation and repeat...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Profitable Massage & Facial Franchise | $1.2M Revenue | Semi-Absentee
Sacramento, CA
Motivated seller seeks a quick close on this thriving, well-established massage and facial spa franchise. Located in a high-growth area with strong household income and heavy foot traffic, this spa...
$345,000
Cash Flow: $127,367
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Growing Home Workout Brand Doing $20k/Month
Orange County, CA
This is an Amazon FBA brand selling home workout accessories. It generated $171,000 in revenue in 2024 and grew to $237,000 in 2025, a 39% increase year over year. Net profit in 2025 came in at...
$191,000
3
Established Amazon FBA Beauty & Essentials Store with Internet Sales |
El Monte, CA
Established Amazon FBA Beauty & Essentials Business - Prime E-commerce Opportunity This profitable Amazon FBA business specializes in OTC products, beauty items, and household essentials with strong...
$285,000
Cash Flow: $100,420
Growing E-Commerce Business in Exploding Sourdough-Making Market
San Mateo County, CA
This is an Amazon FBA brand selling sourdough-making accessories. It 3x'd revenue in its trailing 12 months from the previous. The market has consistent growth potential still waiting to be...
$85,000
3
FranchiseSharkeys Cuts for Kids
Available Nationwide
Keep Your Job & Own This Franchise - Laptop Operated & Fully Passive
$119,995
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.
