Los Angeles County, CA
This highly successful service business represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Los Angeles County. With decades of continuous profitability, the company has built an enviable reputation...
$8,100,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Profitable, Respected Business with a Blue-Chip Customer Base
Plumbing & Rooter Company
Redwood City, CA
Complete Plumbing & Rooter company. We have numerous large clients/property management companies, contractors that use us exclusively. We also patch up the walls and paint. We do trenchless sewer line...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
3
Established Restaurant in Historic Julian, CA
Julian, CA
Nestled in the heart of Julian’s scenic backcountry, this well-appointed business offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped restaurant space with strong infrastructure and...
$110,000
7
Elegant MedSpa in Alamo
Alamo, CA
Opportunity awaits to own this elegant luxury medspa with the latest laser technology. Walk into the beautiful open floor plan at one of best locations in the Bay Area. Establish in September 2023...
$120,000
6
Money Service Business
Paso Robles, CA
Established Money Service Business - Profitable Financial Services Operation This well-established financial services business has been serving the Paso Robles community since 2007, generating strong...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
CEO Life - An Exclusive Club for Leaders.
San Diego, 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,...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $1,496,025
2
2 X F45 Training studios in Newport Beach & Corona Del Mar CA!
Newport Beach, CA
For Sale: F45 Training Newport Beach & F45 Training Corona Del Mar Price is for both studios With 780 active F45 franchises in the US, these studios represent 2 of the absolute best locations in the...
$499,000
2
Seafood Boil Restaurant for Sale in Downtown Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Established in 2023. Generated $650k in annual revenue in 2024. Located in the heart of Downtown Long Beach, perfect location for Seafood Boil concept. This turnkey operation has built a remarkable...
$80,000
7
Well-known, brand-name guitar pedal company for sale.
San Diego, CA
Boomerang was established in 1994 in Grapevine, Texas. It's a household name in the music industry. Cash-flow is positive and debt-free. Very low overhead for daily operations. Sales and Admin duties...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $105,557
Turnkey Luxury Car Dealership (Coastal Orange County)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Westminster, CA
Graystone Capital Advisors is pleased to present a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established luxury auto dealership with accompanying real estate in a high-traffic, high-income Southern...
$5,900,000
14
FranchiseWindow Genie
Available Nationwide
Window Genie, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading window cleaning and pressure washing franchise. With us, you'll open your window to a brighter future!
$50,000
Own a Proven Pet Franchise in Torrance – High Demand, Great Location!
Torrance, CA
Zoom Room Torrance is a well-established and highly successful positive reinforcement dog training franchise located in a bustling area of the South Bay. Originally opened in Redondo Beach in 2013,...
$150,000
10
*****PRICE REDUCTION $199,995-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
San Diego, CA
A very rare find is currently available in Mission Hills. A type-48 bar location (NO food requirement) with a live entertainment license that has been recently completely remodeled from the ground up...
$199,995
29
Authentic Sichuan-Style Hotpot Restaurant for Sale – Rowland Heights
$228,000
Rowland Heights, CA
6 Bay Shop With 26 Year Clientele
Fallbrook, CA
Established Auto Repair & Service Shop - 26 Years of Excellence in Fallbrook, CA This thriving 6-bay automotive service facility represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $316,800
3
Souvenir Decal Brand – Turnkey & Profitable
Atascadero, CA
Inbloom Decals Ltd is a well-established and profitable retail tourism brand specializing in high-quality, waterproof vinyl stickers inspired by adventure, travel, and nature. What sets our stickers...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $113,107
6
Diane Ho, CBB
SellBuyBrokers Corporation
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
We have a system and solution in place to meet almost any need that might arise during the course of selling your business. We are affiliated with the California Association of Business Brokers and the International Business Broker Association. We deal primarily in U.S. businesses but do serve an international client base.
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Great business, fantastic clients, (there’s only one small catch).
Irvine, CA
The business is truly exceptional. Started it from scratch. Many advisors and established friends have told me to keep it and invest in the business. There is just one small catch. We operate a...
$488,888
Cash Flow: $162,000
Inherit a Primely Located Nail Salon in the Mission District (As-is)
San Francisco, CA
Cô Huy has been doing nails for close to 40 years, holds a valid barber, esthetician, manicurist, and massage therapist license, and has been a business owner for a little over three years now. When...
$60,000
18
Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!
Monterey County, CA
Great opportunity to own a growing, established, and very popular pizza restaurant. The pizza restaurant is located on the main busy street/highway next to an AutoMall. High visibility and great...
$199,000
Own Pasadena’s Premier Sports Recovery & Wellness Studio
Pasadena, CA
Renew Performance Center is Pasadena’s premier destination for high-performance training, recovery, and wellness — a turnkey, luxury facility built to serve today’s growing market of athletes,...
$375,000
14
Family owned Plumbing Business for sale
Simi Valley, CA
Family-owned plumbing business established in 1990, offering a turnkey opportunity in Simi Valley, CA. This home-based operation comes complete with professional-grade equipment including leak...
$100,000
3
FranchiseAssisted Living Locators
Available in California
Empower Lives with Assisted Living Locators. Thriving Home-Based Referral and Placement Franchise. Discover Lucrative Opportunities for Business Success Today!
$50,000
Top Business Tech-enabled M&A Firm - US Only - $100M+ Active Pipeline
California
Rare Opportunity to Acquire a Turnkey, Top-Performing M&A Firm with Scalable Platform. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a top-performing business tech-enabled M&A Firm, serving Sell-side business...
$2,795,000
Cash Flow: $646,000
Well Established Ice Supply Business with Land and Building For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Compton, CA
Amazing and thriving business that has been in the community for over 55 years. It is located at the corner of a busy thoroughfare. is constantly growing and is doing better than ever. Most of the...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $155,000
12
Red-Hot AFTER-HOURS Adult Nightclub in North Hollywood!
$2,999,999
Los Angeles County, CA
Custom Autoshop with great online business
Santa Clara County, CA
This is a great opportunity to purchase or invest in a turnkey business which has been established for over 16 years with great local and national following with excellent reviews. We focus on...
$1,250,000
Rare Opportunity: Beard Papa's franchise store Up for Grabs!
Concord, CA
Step into ownership of a proven Beard Papa's franchise - the world-famous cream puff brand with over 550 locations worldwide. This Concord location sits right in the heart of Todos Santos Plaza,...
$168,000
3
"Profitable Massage Spa with High Traffic —Orange County"
Orange, CA
REDUCED TO SELL! Owner will consider all reasonable offers. Thriving Luxury Day Spa Business for Sale, Turnkey Day Spa in the Heart of Orange, CA. Services currently offered: Massage, Facial, Waxing...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Iconic Freestyle Scooter Brand Positioned for Major Growth
Riverside County, CA
Founded in 2008, Lucky Scooters is one of the most established and authentic brands in the global freestyle scooter market. Built over 17 years with millions invested in product development, athlete...
$2,000,000
Cash Flow: $1,135,000
9
Busy Pizza Restaurant in a great location
Los Angeles, CA
Discover a fantastic opportunity to own a thriving pizza restaurant! This well-established eatery boasts a loyal customer base, a prime location with high foot traffic, and a delicious menu featuring...
$70,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
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Iconic Patented Family Cruiser Brand • 18+ Years • Ready to Scale
Los Angeles County, CA
For 18+ years, this patented three-wheel mobility brand has turned first rides into lifelong memories—pairing stability, comfort, and style for kids, active adults, seniors, and rehab users. The...
$1,850,000
Sensationally Profitable Beer Mug Amazon Listing
San Clemente, CA
Valuation: Valuation is based on a market calculation range with a combination of factors relevant to Amazon. Sustained over 33% net margin after all associated expenses and is consistently growing...
$60,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
3
FranchiseChurch's Texas Chicken
Available in California
QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
$500,000
Multi-Location Balloon Supply & E-Commerce Business
San Diego, CA
Turnkey business with two retail/warehouse locations (CA & NJ) + strong online store serving customers nationwide. Sells top balloon brands and décor supplies in a fast-growing industry with constant...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
6
Turnkey Busy Auto Repair Powerhouse, 7 Lifts, Rental Permit, 40+ Years
Los Angeles County, CA
The Journey of a Four-Decade Auto Repair Legacy Back in 1984, when Ronald Reagan was president and the automotive industry was experiencing a revolution, a visionary entrepreneur opened the doors to...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!
$1,500,000
San Diego, CA
XGRIP Mag Adapters
Ojai, CA
XGRIP Mag Adapters is a premier manufacturer of patented safety devices for military and law enforcement pistols, established in 2002 with over 20 years of proven success. This Ojai, CA-based business...
$4,000,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
Yellowsack, Unique dumpster bags in SF Bay and LA - LOI signed
Redwood City, CA
LOI with buyer signed. Only contact me through the webpage and do not call customer service about the sale. We are a profitable, tech-driven waste removal business operating in a large and growing...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $450,000
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FranchiseChildren's Orchard®
Available Nationwide
It is resale reimagined. Children’s Orchard sells gently used name-brand kid’s clothing, shoes, and accessories for up to 70% off retail prices. If you have been feeling the need for a professional change that offers flexibility, growth potential, and personal fulfillment, Children’s Orchard franchise ownership might be the path you have been searching for. The resale industry is booming, and franchising has real advantages, but the best part is the process is already nailed down for you.
$100,000
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
Open and Operating for 13 Years & an Award-Winning Franchise Office
Orange County, CA
This franchise office has achieved major accolades within our system of 80+ franchise owners, including the President’s Circle Award, the Best of Staffing Client award, and the Best of Staffing Talent...
$109,000
Profitable Car Rental Business – Serving Uber & Lyft Drivers – $615K R
Santa Monica, CA
This established rideshare car rental business provides vehicles to Uber and Lyft drivers on a short-term, flexible basis. With 110 vehicles in the fleet and 80 fully in operation today, the company...
$1,800,000
Cash Flow: $615,000
Maid Brigade cleaning business- includes 4 fully paid off vehicles
Orange County, CA
Established Maid Brigade Franchise - Orange County Territory This cleaning services franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in Orange County's affluent market, serving territories from Irvine to...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $38,088
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
Abdul Jobah, CCIM DESIGNEE
Jobah's Commercial Real Estate
Serving Kern County, CA
From city to city, country to country, small businesses are the backbone of the economy. Small businesses provide a living for their owners, while meeting the needs of the local community. Having a successful business comes from years of hard work. At Executive Realtors, we are a small business too, and no one understands the value of hard work like we do. We see it everyday, not only in our own business, but in the successful businesses we sell . Our clients work hard for their businesses and that is why when it comes time to buy or sell, they call us. We take our time working together with our clients to understand their needs. Our clients and their businesses are each unique and they understand that the buying or selling of a business is a complicated matter. Mistakes can be very expensive. Our clients trust us to make sure that we protect their best interests, and the business they worked so hard to build , That is what we do. We’ve done it again and again, for over 30 years. From Modesto to Los Angeles, Team Jobah and Executive Realtors, is the source for business opportunities and commercial real estate sales and purchase. Looking for a business, or wondering what your business is worth? Call for a free business evaluation, we would be happy to speak with you.
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Thriving Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Prime Modesto Shopping Center
Modesto, CA
Location: Modesto, CA 95356 Size: 1,600 sq. ft. | Seating Capacity: 32 Monthly Rent: $4442 (below market average) Lease: 5 years remaining Price: $250,000 Highlights: * Located in a busy shopping...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Turn Key Operating Restaurant + Liquor License Available Fire Sale
San Mateo County, CA
Available by appointment Sundays 5pm-10pm ONLY Do Not Disturb Employees or Business During Operation Located Next to YouTube and Walmart Corporate Headquarters in the Bay Hill Shopping Center New...
$249,000
3
Profitable Appliance Parts Retail & Wholesale Business – Inland Empire
$299,000
Riverside County, CA
Established UPS Store Franchise for Sale
Newport Beach, CA
Well-established UPS Store franchise in Orange County for more than 40 years. Located in the beautiful affluent beachside city of Corona del Mar, on Pacific Coast Hwy nestled between Newport Beach and...
$775,000
Kawaii klaws
Downey, CA
This might be the only opportunity for someone to be part of our franchise. We’re the #1 claw machine arcade business nation wide with an extremely large rewards and group following. Many special...
$400,000
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FranchiseThe Lash Lounge
Available in California
With $925k in Top Quartile Average Annual Sales, The Lash Lounge redefines beauty with premier lash services and a commitment to guest satisfaction.
$200,000
Screenprint and Embroidery shop - For sale
Escondido, CA
We started this business for my wife to stay home with the kids when our 4th daughter was born, she is now 22 and graduating from college. We are a small mom and pop shop with tremendous potential. We...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
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Oxnard, CA: Price Negotiable- Security Business for Sale
Oxnard, CA
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $200,000
2
Gas station/ convenient store (package of 2, shell and Valero)
Fillmore, CA
2 gas stations/ convenient stores including real estate (Valero/ circle k) and independent schell-convenient store. Highly profitable businesses...
$9,950,000
12
Profitable MedSPA for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Upscale Day Spa and Med Spa performing Laser Hair Removal Botox®,Juvderm® Family of Fillers Skin Tightening PRP Treatment Microneedling Leg Vein Treatments Kybella® Chin Treatment Hydrafacial® Peels &...
$655,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Beachfront Whisky Distillery in San Franisco
Pacifica, CA
For the last 9 years I have operated a fun oceanfront whisky Distillery as a hobby on the weekends. In June 2026 the landlord will not be renewing the lease so I am looking to sell. For only $49K you...
$49,000
Cash Flow: $4,000
Well Established Taproom In The Heart Of Downtown Gilroy
Gilroy, CA
Step into ownership of Pour Me Taproom, a profitable, turnkey, community-loved beer bar located in the heart of Gilroy’s growing downtown district. Voted Best of Gilroy three years running (2023,...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
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Sacramento, CA Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
Sacramento, CA
Northern California’s strong healthcare infrastructure, affluent population, and natural beauty make it an ideal market for plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine. This well-established plastic...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $535,000
Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redding, CA
This Northern California Plumbing & Septic Business was started in 1971 and has been owned and operated for the past 35 years by the current owner and his wife. This business operates 7 days per week,...
$3,160,000
2
e-commerce bus for sale Truck modifications - Lift kit, Wheel spacers
Azusa, CA
PRICE IMPROVEMENT!!! This is an e-commerce business with solid infrastructure. This business is located in Azusa, CA. We furnish lift kits, wheel spacers, u-bolts, blocks for countless pick up trucks....
$239,000
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FranchiseFirst Choice Business Brokers
Available in California
First Choice Business Brokers are a team of passionate professionals that assist buyers and sellers of small to medium-sized businesses with their buying/selling transactions. With over 25 years of industry-leading experience, new franchise owners are expertly trained in a proven business model. This unique opportunity offers multiple streams of revenue by helping business owners.
$75,000
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.
