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Dietary Supplement Ingredients Distr & Wholesaler - Inland Empire

San Bernardino County, CA

Well-established B2B dietary supplement ingredients distribution company has been successfully operating in the inland empire area for over 15 years. It offers high quality dietary supplement...

$690,000

$690,000

Cash Flow: $217,000

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San Diego Based Tree Service Business Now Available!

San Diego, CA

Seize the chance to own a successful tree service business with a loyal customer base! This reputable company excels in pruning, shaping, and maintenance, known for its commitment to quality and...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $77,567

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Mission Foods Route For Sale Escondido CA $99,000

Escondido, CA

Mission Foods Route For Sale Escondido CA $99,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $94,449

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Very Profitable Mexican Restaurant – Roseville/Rocklin Area

Placer County, CA

We are pleased to offer this turnkey opportunity to own a thriving, established Mexican restaurant in one of Placer County’s most desirable cities. This profitable restaurant is known for its...

$899,000

$899,000

Cash Flow: $359,259

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

$570,000

Cash Flow: $194,136

Trendy Boba & Dessert Shop – Prime Location – Turnkey Opportunity

San Diego, CA

Step into this beautifully built-out boba and dessert shop located in a high-traffic shopping center with excellent visibility and parking. The store is fully equipped with modern fixtures, a...

$300,000

$300,000

Established Fast Growing Medical Spa For Sale

Temecula, CA

******Please be aware that this is a medical facility and would require the new owner to hold a medical license or have a medical director on staff that must own at-least 51% of the business*****...

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$480,000

$480,000

EBITDA: $510,000

Unique Lifestyle Boutique: Jewelry, Gifts, Sculptures

San Diego, CA

We are a lifestyle boutique that offers a unique collection of hand made items such as jewelry clothing and accessories. In addition we sell lighting, African Sculptures and water features from around...

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$250,000

$250,000

Express Car Wash Newly Built In 2022 + Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Visalia, CA

• PRIME LOCATION, NEAR MAJOR INTERSECTION ACROSS FROM COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER • Bubble Zone Express Car Wash was built ground up in late 2022 and is equipped with top tier McNeil equipment -...

$8,990,000

$8,990,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

LGBT+ Bar & Cabaret Opportunity, Palm Springs TYPE 48 ABC

Palm Springs, CA

For Sale: A vibrant, well-established Palm Springs gay cocktail lounge and cabaret-style bar with nightly live performances and entertainment, operating five nights a week. The listing is fully...

$750,000

$750,000

Under Contract The UPS Store for Sale LA Co $510K Inc / $1.2 M Sales

Los Angeles County, CA

This The UPS Store is located in one of the most prestigious and affluent areas in Los Angeles County. The demographics surrounding The UPS Store location are strong with a population of 232,534 and...

$2,199,000

$2,199,000

Cash Flow: $510,000

Absentee-Run Liquor Store For Sale – Alameda County

Alameda County, CA

This profitable liquor store in Alameda County is a rare absentee-run opportunity, generating nearly $1M in annual sales with minimal day-to-day involvement from ownership. With steady revenue, strong...

$699,000

$699,000

Profitable restaurant inside busy food hall in Rancho Cucamonga!

$125,000 - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

$125,000

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Kenny Liu

Realest Group

Successful Dry Cleaning & Laundry Business, Strong Customer Loyalty!

Sacramento County, CA

In 1978, the owners began their dry cleaning and laundry business in Sacramento. After numerous years of operations in the same building in which they started their business, they purchased land and...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $24,422

Dry Cleaners

Riverside, CA

Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to own a well-established, full-service dry cleaning business in a high-visibility shopping center in Riverside. This business has been operating successfully for...

$160,000

$160,000

Annie Adjchavanich

Secret HQ, Inc.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Secret HQ, Inc is boutique California real estate brokerage specializing in second generation restaurant and bar business opportunities (ABC Type 41, 47, 48). Pizza, donut/dessert, bakery, ice cream, coffee, juice, boba and cafe spaces are our specialty. Beauty, wellness, nail salons, hair salons, spa businesses.

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Thriving Sports Bar – $195k SDE & Brand New Equipment!

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-friendly bar and grill in a highly desirable area of Rancho Cucamonga. With $1.8M in annual sales and a full liquor license, this business offers...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $195,991

Dog Training - Price Reduced

El Cajon, CA

Specialized in Dog Training (90%) and Boarding. Established in 2015....

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Automotive Repair Shop

Alameda County, CA

Great opportunity to own a 45 years established, fully equipped, thriving automotive repair shop in prime area of Alameda county, East Bay. Floor space: 3200 sq.ft; Rent: $6358/ mo ; Gross: $...

$335,000

$335,000

Beauty Salon

Los Angeles County, CA

This highly regarded local hair and nail salon located in Los Angele County offers a valuable opportunity for a buyer to capitalize on its existing success and further increase profitability. As a...

$135,000

$135,000

A Turnkey, Flexible Business with Huge Upside in a Diverse Territory

Jamestown, CA

Fibrenew Sonora–Modesto, CA | Established Franchise for Sale Looking to take control of your schedule while building a thriving, in-demand business? Fibrenew Sonora–Modesto offers a rare opportunity...

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$130,000

$130,000

Coffee Roastery with Wholesale Beans & Café locations

Sacramento, CA

We are pleased to offer this long-established Northern California Coffee Roasting and Distribution Business with multiple revenue centers including retail coffeehouse locations. This well-known brand...

$575,000

$575,000

Premium Olive Processing Facility with Orchard, Residence & Expansion

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Orland, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a fully integrated olive processing operation nestled in the heart of California’s fertile Northern Sacramento Valley. This turnkey property includes: * A comprehensive...

$3,300,000

$3,300,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Milky Oat: 100% Organic Postpartum Meals—Turnkey Model

$208,000 - Marin County, CA

$208,000

Marin County, CA

Established Auto Garage in High-Traffic Area – Priced to Move!

Riverside County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors of Coachella Valley Dre: 02120938 Established auto repair with outstanding reputation. This Riverside, CA business has been family owned for many years and the seller is...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $138,801

Turnkey Medical Spa Opportunity – Premium Aesthetic Practice

Newport Beach, CA

A well-established and highly reputable medical aesthetics practice is available for acquisition. This turnkey business offers a full range of noninvasive cosmetic treatments, including injectables,...

$399,999

$399,999

Cash Flow: $155,543

Mental Health & Addiction Clinic – $200K+ Cash Flow

Thousand Oaks, CA

Rare opportunity to own a profitable, independent mental health and addiction recovery center located near the affluent and growing region of Thousand Oaks, CA. With over $200K in annual net income...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $202,415

Technology VAR Company Looking for the Right Successor

Alameda County, CA

Thriving Technology VAR Company Prime Bay Area Location – 23 Years of Success. Here’s your chance to own a highly respected and well-established telecommunications company located in the San Francisco...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $423,000

$10k Price For Waxing Franchise With $360k Revenue And $95k In Assets

Sacramento, CA

Never again opportunity to buy this existing and growing waxing franchise in a prime, high-traffic location all for $10k. Save over 2 years and $400k. Owners have other interests and must sell. Their...

$10,000

$10,000

High-Income Potential Business Brokerage – Exclusive Territory

Santa Cruz County, CA

An outstanding opportunity to acquire an exclusive and well-established business brokerage territory in one of California’s most economically diverse and opportunity-rich regions. This territory...

$91,000

$91,000

Premier LEGO® Resale Franchise Opportunity

Orange County, CA

We are pleased to present an exciting opportunity to acquire this franchise—the largest and most established LEGO® resale brand in North America, with a proven track record and over 100 locations...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

Auto Repair Brakes & Alignment Established 40 Year

Los Angeles County, CA

This well-established auto repair shop has been serving the community for over 40 years and is prominently situated on a major high-traffic boulevard within a dedicated auto center. Specializing in...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Clean, State-Of-The-Art, Self-Serve Dog Wash & Professional Grooming

Orange County, CA

After rescuing multiple dogs, and relocating to Orange County in the early 2000's, the current owner and spouse were in search of a convenient way to bathe their dogs after trips to the famous...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $68,000

Maid Brigade cleaning business- includes 4 fully paid off vehicles

$150,000 - Orange County, CA

$150,000

Orange County, CA

Dry Cleaning

San Mateo County, CA

Net $80,000/ year This is a rare opportunity to own a well-established dry cleaning business in a highly desirable area of San Mateo County. Located in a small, busy strip mall surrounded by...

$135,000

$135,000

Los Angeles Coin Laundromat Near Downtown Attractions

Los Angeles, CA

This coin laundromat is located just outside of downtown Los Angeles, blocks away from the LA Convention Center, LA Live and Crypto Arena. While the surrounding neighborhood has excellent demographics...

$270,000

$270,000

Coin Laundromat in Baldwin Park

Baldwin Park, CA

This coin laundromat in Baldwin Park is a great option for an investor looking for a turnkey business to take over. With a strong income, great parking and a partial remodel within the last few years,...

$495,000

$495,000

Turn-key Winery For Sale in the South Bay!

Santa Clara County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected boutique winery and tasting room in the desirable South Bay region. This well-established business has been producing exceptional wines for nearly two...

$950,000

$950,000

Specialized Manufacturing business in Silicon Valley

Santa Clara, CA

This is a small very specialized manufacturing based in Santa Clara in the heart of Silicon Valley. It makes & applies extremely thin layers of materials, often only a few atoms thick into surfaces...

$1,638,095

$1,638,095

Cash Flow: $207,082

River Nails & Spa

Rancho Mirage, CA

River Nails and Spa, located at The River in Rancho Mirage, is an inviting and vibrant salon that offers a range of beauty services. This spa is designed with comfort and relaxation in mind, featuring...

$320,000

$320,000

Cash Flow: $67,115

Gas Station w/ Real Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sacramento County, CA

Gas Station w/ Real Property Net Profit Over $600,000 Annually For sale: a highly profitable gas station with an accompanying convenience store. This business generates an impressive income, with...

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

James Jung

COLDWELL BANKER BEST REALTY

Serving Orange County, CA

Coldwell Banker Best Realty is a trusted leader in real estate and business brokerage, proudly serving clients throughout California. Backed by the global strength of Coldwell Banker, our team combines local market expertise with international reach to deliver exceptional results. We specialize in residential, commercial, and business sales, offering professional guidance for buyers, sellers, and investors. Our mission is to connect people and opportunities with honesty, integrity, and proven strategies. With decades of experience and a reputation for excellence, Coldwell Banker Best Realty is dedicated to helping clients achieve their real estate and business goals with confidence.

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Highly Respected Electrical Company in the Bay Area

Contra Costa County, CA

This family-owned and operated company specializes in electrical installations, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, access control, surveillance, and system monitoring. They are a union company to...

$650,000

$650,000

Gas Station, C-store, Carwash & Real Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sacramento County, CA

Over $500,000 Net Income Gas Station, C-store & Carwash W/ Real Property This fantastic location is located at a very busy intersection in the heart of Sacramento County. The owner claims he does over...

$4,700,000

$4,700,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Iconic 76-Year Western Wear Business & Prime Real Estate

$3,300,000 - California

$3,300,000

California

Nick Ramsey

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

The UPS Store Franchise in Napa County CA

Napa County, CA

SBA Pre-Qualified! A unique opportunity to acquire a thriving The UPS Store franchise in Napa County California - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2024 revenues exceeded...

$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $222,102

A Beautiful Turnkey Deka Lash for Sale in Anaheim, CA

Anaheim, CA

Deka Lash is The Expert in Eyelash Extensions – A Leader Poised for Sustained Growth – Deka Lash is 1 of the 2 largest players in do-it-for-me lash extensions, a category forecast to grow by over...

$275,000

$275,000

Area’s Premier Luxury Flooring Company with Multi-Level Showroom

San Joaquin County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established flooring company with an impeccable reputation for delivering top-quality products and services. Renowned for excellence and reliability, this...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Established Plastering Company For Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

The Company is a highly-regarded plaster company working with quality general contractors and homeowners. They specialize in exterior plastering for high-end, single family, residential (SFR) new...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $259,508

Exotic Rugs showroom over 30 years

Laguna Niguel, CA

E2 or E5 Visa - Over $1,000,000(take less) in appreciating inventory at wholesale cost is not included verified by certified exotic rug appraisal , take less . Owner is moving back home. Beautiful...

$499,900

$499,900

Cash Flow: $300,000

Ice Cream Shop

Granada Hills, CA

La Michocana Retro Ice Cream shop. All freezers, equipment, receipies, refrigeration, ice maker, crepe machine and coffee maker included. POP SYSTEM available showing $194,000 in annual sales +/-....

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Established Auto Repair Shop – High Cash Flow, Low Overhead.

Placer County, CA

Step into a thriving, fully operational auto repair business with a loyal customer base, streamlined systems, and a reputation for excellence. This opportunity is perfect for an owner-operator or an...

$899,900

$899,900

Cash Flow: $237,810

Plumbing,HVAC and Electrical Business

Chester, CA

This business has a track record since 1980 serving the residential and commercial market with a full service Plumbing,HVAC and Electrical Installation, Service and Repair. The business assets are...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Beauty Franchise in Affluent Area, Semi Absentee, Turnkey

Orange County, CA

Highly rated beauty franchise business located in one of the best locations for this service. Offers full Lash and Brow Services. This franchise is one of the top businesses for lash services. This...

$129,000

$129,000

Two-For-One Turnkey Stretch Franchises

Ventura, CA

Take advantage of these TWO existing stretch franchises and benefit from this fantastic opportunity to step into thriving wellness businesses with a strong foundation. This franchise specializes in...

$560,000

$560,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

Esteemed Timeshare Exit Firm – $496K SDE & Exclusive Partners

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-margin, virtually operated timeshare exit company that delivers powerful results for its clients and strong profits for its owner. With a specialized,...

$2,907,000

$2,907,000

Cash Flow: $496,071

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

Number of Businesses for Sale  

  ~5,500

Median Asking Price  

  $360,000

Median Reported Revenue  

  $630,000

Median Reported Earnings  

  $150,000

Profit Margin  

  23%

Earnings Multiple  

  2.5

Revenue Multiple  

  0.6

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Major Metro Areas

More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:

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.

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.