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Liquor Store with real Property & Development potential

Inglewood, CA

ICOA is proud to exclusively present this newly remodeled 1,500 SF store on busy La Brea Ave. Store re-opened in 2024. 2026 Sales are about 23% higher than 2025. Sales about $60,000/mo. There is an...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Established Automotive Repair Shop With Strong Lease - Turnkey

Vallejo, CA

Ideal for an owner-operator mechanic, automotive professional, or operator looking to expand and step into an established location. Well-established automotive repair shop with a long operating...

$230,000

$230,000

A breakfast restaurant with a patio

San Jose, CA

A breakfast restaurant is for sale in S. San Jose. It features a large front patio and a dining area with a small bar, tables, chairs, and booths that create a welcoming atmosphere. The fully equipped...

$250,000

$250,000

A boba tea shop (franchise) with a fully equipped kitchen

Fremont, CA

A Boba Tea shop for sale in a desirable location. The space features a spacious front area with a good atmosphere and a fully equipped kitchen with all the essential equipment a boba shop needs. It is...

$159,000

$159,000

$1.2M Rev. Premier SoCal Face Surgery & Med-spa

Santa Barbara County, CA

A well-established, physician-led aesthetic medical practice located in a high-income coastal California market, offering a comprehensive suite of services that combine advanced surgical procedures...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $520,000

Towing Company For Sale in Placer County

Placer County, CA

Towing company for sale offering 24/7 roadside assistance and vehicle recovery services across a well-established Northern California market. The business provides light-, medium-, and heavy-duty...

$1,395,000

$1,395,000

Cash Flow: $554,402

excellent opportunity in Westlake area-demographics are outstanding

Westlake Village, CA

This restaurant has been bringing Greek Style foods to the Westlake Area for over 8 years now and has done a great job at it with over 500 Yelp reviews giving them a 4.8 star review. With many...

$219,999

$219,999

Established Tutoring Center | Turnkey | Low Entry

Laguna Niguel, CA

Step into an existing tutoring center with full build-out, systems, and immediate opportunity to grow. Established tutoring center in South Orange County (Laguna Niguel area) operating under a...

$10,000

$10,000

Established, Highly Profitable Deli for Sale

Petaluma, CA

Lucchesi Deli has been serving a variety of sandwiches in Petaluma for over thirty years. The heavy concentration of sandwich offerings simplifies the front and backroom operation, ensuring freshness...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $225,779

Highly Rated Authentic Indian/Asian Restaurant, new build out

Santa Rosa, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a highly-rated (4.5+ stars) ethnic restaurant specializing in authentic Nepalese and Indian cuisine. The business features a specialized menu of succulent kabobs,...

$85,000

$85,000

High Demand Franchise Opportunity in Livermore

Alameda County, CA

High Demand Franchise Opportunity in Livermore - Built for Hands-On Owner Profitability and Success. RRC# 5287 Asking Price: $229,000 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual...

$229,000

$229,000

Naturopathic Medicine & Ayurvedic Clinic

California

Well Established successful Naturopathic Medical Practice located in one of the Metro city in the Northern California. It has four key offerings such as Ayurveda & Naturopathy Clinic (Consultations),...

$890,000

$890,000

Cash Flow: $353,991

Well Established Mexican Restaurant-Beer and Wine License

$595,000 - Fountain Valley, CA

$595,000

Fountain Valley, CA

Well established Liquor store for sale

Huntington Beach, CA

This 3,000 sq. ft. store is situated in a densely populated residential area and is ideal for a motivated buyer looking to revitalize the business. It generates additional income through DoorDash,...

$499,000

$499,000

High Demand Franchise Opportunity in Alameda - SIX Figure SDE Profits

Alameda County, CA

High Demand Franchise Opportunity in Alameda - SIX Figure SDE Profits for Owner Operator! Below Market Lease will be Assigned! ~25% Revenue Increase Year-to-Year RRC# 5288 Asking Price: $229,000...

$229,000

$229,000

Cynthia Randall

Transworld Business Advisors of San Francisco

Serving San Francisco County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors brings buyers and sellers together. We are the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses and mergers and acquisitions. Adding value by assisting business owners in the confidential sale of their business. Through the process, we also assist entrepreneurs to find opportunities of business ownership through buying existing businesses or franchises. Transworld Business Advisors has assisted thousands of owners with the sale of their businesses domestically and internationally.

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Turnkey Assisted Stretch Studio, Loyal Clients, Prime Location

Laguna Niguel, CA

Excellent chance to purchase a well-established StretchZone franchise studio in the desirable Laguna Niguel, CA. This location is fully operational, staffed, and servicing a loyal and expanding client...

$10,000

$10,000

Turnkey Restaurant on Sale

Pleasanton, CA

ESTABLISHED JAPANESE RESTAURANT - PLEASANTON, CA This turnkey restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in Trivalley's thriving market. Established in 2024, the business has quickly built a...

$625,000

$625,000

Subway For Sale!

Los Angeles County, CA

Do not miss this opportunity to own a thriving Subway franchise in a prime Studio City location. This well established business benefits from strong foot traffic and excellent visibility. Recently...

$160,000

$160,000

Busy Shopping Center - Acupuncture clinic for sale

San Jose, CA

Well established Acupucnture clinic in a high traffice Mitsuwa shopping center. 800sqft. Easy to run any business if you want. Nice remodeled. Sell with all the interio fixtures and furnature....

$80,000

$80,000

Confidential Opportunity in Downtown Morgan Hill

Morgan Hill, CA

CONFIDENTIAL DOWNTOWN MORGAN HILL FOOD & BEVERAGE OPPORTUNITY Established food business generating $815,000 in annual revenue, strategically located on one of the busiest streets in rapidly developing...

$375,000

$375,000

Impressive & Well-known Cigar Shop-Lounge in Orange County, California

Orange County, CA

The original owner has been providing customers the best selection of cigars & his professional service in the past 22 yrs. There are many long time & repeated customers come to the shop every...

$190,000

$190,000

High-Profit Sushi Restaurant in SF Japantown | Loyal 10+ Year Customer

San Francisco, CA

Located in the heart of San Francisco’s iconic Japantown Center, this well-established sushi restaurant presents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable and fully operational business with a...

$500,000

$500,000

Established High-End Landscaping Company

$2,750,000 - San Bernardino County, CA

$2,750,000

San Bernardino County, CA

Steve Barnett

The Valley Business Broker

Dry-cleaning plant with Real Estate, Solano County

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Solano County, CA

Description: Dry-cleaning plant known for its eco-friendly approach is offered for sale with property. The business offers a full range of services including dry cleaning, laundry, alterations, and...

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Laundromat in North Hollywood

North Hollywood, CA

This laundry location is an excellent starter store with huge upsides. Prime location in a strip center....

$198,000

$198,000

Profitable Bubble Tea Franchise FOR SALE

Lomita, CA

Krak Boba of Lomita presents an exceptional franchise bubble tea business opportunity in a thriving market. This highly profitable boba shop specializes in a diverse range of specialty drinks,...

$300,000

$300,000

Long-Established Home Health Care Agency, Medicare Cert., LA County

Panorama City, CA

Well-established Home Health Care Agency with an active Medicare provider number, currently serving 20+ patients. The agency has been operating for many years and maintains a mix of Medicare and...

$265,000

$265,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

$200K+ SDE | Profitable, Asset-Backed Service Business – SoCal

Los Angeles County, CA

This opportunity offers strong cash flow, a high percentage of repeat and referral clients, and efficient operating systems already in place. The business serves real estate professionals and...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $201,000

Established Septic Company for sale

Murrieta, CA

We are offering a turnkey opportunity to acquire CertifiedSeptic.com, a well-established and locally trusted septic service company, known for its dedication to customer service, innovation, and...

$100,000

$100,000

Very Famous subway shop

Napa County, CA

Busy and very famous subway shop in a very good location. current sales are between 35,000 to 40,000. Seller claims to take home 8-10K/month Lease valid till-30 Nov 2027 Rent-4000/mo Option-2 options...

$199,000

$199,000

Indepandant Pizza for an owner or invester

Contra Costa County, CA

Location! Location! Prime Location! Independent pizza located in a famous shopping mall well suited for an experience Pizza operator to exploit the full potential and increase sales. Current sales are...

$85,000

$85,000

Adult Care Facility - Prime Virgil Village / Koreatown 12 bed 13 Bath

Los Angeles, CA

Turnkey recovery facility with built-in bedrooms, baths, parking, and a history of postpartum use. Lead with the operational benefits: private rooms, staff flow, quiet residential setting, and easy...

$2,699,999

$2,699,999

Cash Flow: $15,000

Salon & Spa

$100,000 - Santa Clara County, CA

$100,000

Santa Clara County, CA

Vi Tran

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Very Established Candy Store with amazing potential

Merced, CA

Imagine walking into your very own candy store every morning - the sweet aroma, colorful displays, and smiling customers who've become like family over the years. This established candy store in...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $40,000

Grading & Excavation Construction Company-SoCAL

San Bernardino County, CA

Well-established heavy civil construction company based in the San Bernardino County, with over 40 years of operating history. It primarily specializes in grading, excavation, and earthwork services,...

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Cash Flow: $1,638,147

Highly Promising Auto Repair Business

La Habra, CA

Highly Promising Auto Repair Business FOR SALE: a turnkey, General Auto Repair Service located in a high-visibility area of Southern California. This Auto Repair Station offers StationSTAR-Certified...

$350,000

$350,000

Highly Reputable Gynecology Medical Practice for sale

Newport Beach, CA

This is a well-established and highly respected GYN medical practice in high income Newport Beach, CA. It has a long standing presence in the community. The practice has built a strong reputation for...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

San Diego Boutique Winery-MUP, Tasting Room, Production & Vineyard

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Julian, CA

Volcan Mountain Winery presents a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established boutique winery in the scenic Julian area of San Diego County. Founded in 2006, the property spans approximately 10...

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Kids Learning Center & After School Learning Program

Glendale, CA

This established Kids Learning Center and After School Learning Program represents a well-positioned childcare facility in Glendale, Los Angeles County. The center operates as a comprehensive...

$30,000

$30,000

Profitable Self-Run Capsule Toy & Claw Game Arcade in Prime SF

San Francisco County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey Japanese-style claw machine and capsule toy arcade in a prime San Francisco retail corridor. The business combines entertainment and...

$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $27,703

Tene Shake

Real Brokerage

Serving Monterey County, CA

Representing the Monterey County in Business and Commercial Sales

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Established 25-Year Adult Day Health Care Center in San Gabriel, CA

San Gabriel, CA

ESTABLISHED 25-YEAR ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE CENTER - SAN GABRIEL, CA Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) center serving the San Gabriel community for over 25...

$1,288,888

$1,288,888

Excellent Convenience Store with Beer & Wine License

Kern County, CA

Excellent Owner - Operator Opportunity – Convenience Store with Beer & Wine License This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established convenience store with a beer and wine license in a...

$249,000

$249,000

Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction

$1,675,000 - El Cerrito, CA

$1,675,000

El Cerrito, CA

Vi Tran

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Established Feed & Hardware Business with Real Estate Included

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Jackson, CA

For sale is a well-established Feed Barn retail business with property, located at 11261 Prospect Dr, Jackson, CA. The business generates approximately $1,320,000 in annual gross sales with an...

$2,285,000

$2,285,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

$60,000 net Smoke shop

Santa Clara County, CA

This is an easy operation in a great location in the heart of Santa Clara County. It is a brand-new place; the owner claims he has spent over $170,000 building it up. Gross sales are about $27000 per...

$200,000

$200,000

Smog & Mechanic shop, Heart of Contra Costa $130,000net owner-operator

Contra Costa County, CA

This is a great location with a lot of opportunity for the skill owner who wants to take the business to the next level. The place has a large lot and a large office space, which can be converted into...

$195,000

$195,000

10 FedEx Ground Routes - Riverside (Rialto), CA - Seller Financing

Riverside, CA

FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $297,904

11 FedEx Ground Routes - Ventura, CA - Vehicle Financing

Ventura, CA

FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $428,943

22 FedEx Ground Routes - Ventura, CA - Vehicle Financing

Ventura, CA

FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of...

$2,550,000

$2,550,000

Cash Flow: $841,620

Premium Window Coverings Retailer

California

This established window coverings retailer represents a strategic acquisition opportunity within the premium home furnishings sector. The company operates as a full-service provider specializing in...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $164,453

Private Salon Suites Business - Located in the heart of Orange County

Orange, CA

Located in the heart of Orange County, this salon suite business is a well-established, full-service salon offering a wide range of hair and beauty services, including haircuts, color, styling, nail...

$149,000

$149,000

EBITDA: $49,000

Accredited CDL Training School - BPPE & FMCSA

Riverside County, CA

Established Southern California CDL and DOT compliance training business serving a large and durable commercial driver market. This vocational school offers Class A, B, and C CDL training, corporate...

$850,000

$850,000

Cash Flow: $303,000

K-Bakery located right next to a market in La Cañada Flintridge

La Canada, CA

A well-established Korean-style bakery, proudly owner-operated for 25 years. Known for its soft, not overly sweet, and health-conscious recipes, which can be transferred to the new owner....

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $8,000

Franchise Pizza restaurant for Sale in Fresno

Fresno, CA

Established Mountain Mike’s Pizza – Fresno, CA Excellent opportunity to acquire a turnkey Mountain Mike’s Pizza franchise located in a highly desirable Fresno neighborhood. The business is...

$599,000

$599,000

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

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.