Orange County, CA
Well established accounts make this a great starter route with a good footprint to grow rapidly. Approximately 25% spa only accounts which increases the speed of servicing the route. . Own your own...
Businesses in California For Sale
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Anaheim Pool Service Route for Sale
$31,200
Cash Flow: $36,000
Established Beauty Salon
Murrieta, CA
This premier boutique beauty salon was launched in 2020. Over five years, it has earned a strong reputation for personalized, high-quality eyelash and brow services using innovative techniques from...
$89,000
Profitable Job Marketplace
Los Angeles, CA
PROFITABLE JOB MARKETPLACE - ESTABLISHED NICHE PLATFORM CashJobs.net is a specialized online marketplace serving the high-demand fast pay and same-day pay employment segment in Los Angeles. This...
$74,900
Cash Flow: $53,000
Whitewater Adventures & Veritas Island - Incredible Investment! SC2249
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Whitewater Adventures and Veritas Island For Sale - Incredible Investment Opportunity! - SC2249 Financial Information Asking Price: $2,490,000 Cash Flow: $150,000 Gross Revenue: $300,000 Down Payment:...
$2,490,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Liquor store convenience market
Palm Springs, CA
“Turnkey”Profitable type 21 Liquor store and convenience market located in the Palm Springs area. This store is conveniently located next to I-10 on the main thoroughfare for visitors to Joshua Tree...
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$550,000
Established Tam's Burger with 25+ Years of Proven Success!
Los Angeles, CA
Incredible opportunity to own a well-established fast-food restaurant serving the community for over 25 years! Located in a high-traffic area with excellent visibility and easy access, this turnkey...
6
$200,000
Chemical dependency treatment/ very profitable 10plus years jaco cert
Jamul, CA
18 licensed beds , excellent reputation branding. Established 13 plus years,jaco certified 13 years. Detox ,residential, php,iop. Stable outstanding staff. Ebida 2.7m. Turn key complete management and...
$15,500,000
Cash Flow: $4,600,000
YUMMY PIZZA AND BEER $119,000 with ABC #41. Seller Motivated
La Habra, CA
BREAKFAST CAN BE SERVED AS EARLY AS 5 AM HERE!!!!. THEN lunch and dinner. !!Established Pizza Restaurant for Sale – La Habra, CA – ABC 41 License – Turnkey Opportunity La Habra, CA (Orange County)...
$119,000
Landscape Installation and Maintenance Company
Madera County, CA
70% Maintence routes with contracts (134 accounts) which consists of 85% Commercial and 15% Residential 30% Landscape installation Longtime experienced loyal employees A+ Better Business Bureau rating...
$1,000,000
Creative & Production Office Rentals Profitable business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Burbank, CA
This is a profitable business Providing Creative and production office space for all Entertainment industry such as, recording studios, Music producers, Records companies, Publishing companies, Tech...
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$2,800,000
Cash Flow: $10,600
FranchiseBatteries Plus
Available Nationwide
Continuously recognized as one of the Best Franchises to Own by trusted franchising industry leaders like Forbes® and Entrepreneur®!
$150,000
Krispy Krunchy Chicken (Prime Location)
Pittsburg, CA
Established Krispy Krunchy Chicken franchise in prime Pittsburg, CA location, successfully operating since 2020. This well-positioned restaurant specializes in fresh HALAL Cajun fried chicken,...
6
$299,000
Established Foreign Auto Repair Shop - 60 Years of Proven Success!
San Mateo, CA
Highly respected family-owned foreign car repair business operating continuously since 1966 at the same prime, high-visibility location in San Mateo. The shop has built a stellar reputation for...
3
$425,000
Cash Flow: $319,270
Profitable restaurant inside busy food hall in Rancho Cucamonga!
$125,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Lucrative & Busy Dry Cleaners
Roseville, CA
ESTABLISHED DRY CLEANING OPERATION - ROSEVILLE, CA This well-established dry cleaning business represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Roseville's competitive cleaning services market....
$185,000
“Fairy Tale Retail Store on Ave Del Mar, San Clemente! Price Reduced.”
San Clemente, CA
Executive Summary Cottage Bliss is a beloved local boutique located in the heart of San Clemente’s iconic Avenida Del Mar. A whimsical retail gem, this established store features an enchanting mix of...
3
$75,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Teri Craft
Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Division
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Craft Business Sales and Berkshire Hathaway, with its world-renowned reputation, offer stellar service, professional support & integrity in all business transactions, plus commercial real estate sales & leasing. With offices in Pasadena & Santa Barbara to serve you! We offer extensive experience in sales, marketing and real estate with more than 25 years of expertise in the restaurant, grocery, hospitality, property management, construction and the specialty food and beverage industries! We also offer business valuations and exceptional confidential marketing, nationwide as well as internationally. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Very Profitable FedEx Linehaul opportunity
San Bernardino County, CA
Profitable FedEx “mid size” Linehaul opportunity with a strong mix of team and local runs. Complete with solid equipment, seasoned manager and trained drivers in place. This is a turnkey opportunity,...
$3,300,000
Cash Flow: $888,894
Iconic 36-Year Mongolian BBQ | $70K Sales | Franchise-Ready
Orange County, CA
Profitable, well-known Mongolian BBQ restaurant in Orange County — established in 1989 with a loyal customer base and 4.5-star Google rating (500+ reviews). This business has thrived for 36 years...
$478,000
Cash Flow: $214,000
Profitable Trike/Handcycle Ramp Business $40,000. #11201
Yorba Linda, CA
This is a family-owned business run by a husband-and-wife team out of their garage. Now the company is well known throughout the triking world and the upright e-trike industry. These ramps are for the...
$40,000
Cash Flow: $34,800
Anaheim Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office. Unlimited earnings with limited effort. CA11989 Nice, established pool service...
$31,200
Cash Flow: $36,000
Established Agency Located in Highly Desired San Diego County, CA
San Diego County, CA
Established Agency Located in Highly Desired San Diego County, CA Are you looking for a turn-key business opportunity with excellent growth potential, located in the highly desired state of...
$425,000
FranchiseBlack Optix Tint
Available in California
Black Optix Tint is a premium window tint and auto styling franchise built for owners who want a polished, modern operation backed by United Franchise Group. We focus on auto tint, paint protection film (PPF), ceramic coatings, accessories, and residential/commercial tint, delivering clean installs, an upscale showroom experience, and five-star customer care.
$60,000
Mirage salon where beauty meets illusion
Simi Valley, CA
Mirage Salon - Established Aveda Concept Salon for Sale This well-established hair salon presents a unique opportunity to acquire a respected beauty business in Simi Valley's busy commercial center....
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$29,500
Nail Salons and Massage Spa
Murrieta, CA
Nail Salon & Massage Spa for Sale – Prime Opportunity with Room to Grow! Rent: $3,397.75/month Size: 1,500 sq ft Business Type: Nail Salon & Massage Spa Combo Location: Murrieta, California This...
6
$85,000
Cash Flow: $98,000
Milky Oat: 100% Organic Postpartum Meals—Turnkey Model
$208,000
Marin County, CA
Thriving $12M Premium Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale — Redding, CA
Redding, CA
Stand-Alone Building with Lease or Purchase Option! Looking for a business opportunity that combines proven profitability, brand power, and outstanding growth potential? This is it. This $12,000,000...
$2,520,000
The Placerville Public House is For Sale
Placerville, CA
Placerville Public House – Turnkey Main Street Gastropub in Historic Downtown Placerville, CA. - Have you always wanted to own a pub, and deepen your roots in the community? Here’s a fantastic...
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$475,000
Rare Orange County 3 Location Auto Body Repair & Paint Shop
Costa Mesa, CA
The Company is a well-established, multi-location auto body repair Business specializing in collision repair, painting, and body work. Operations span three fully equipped facilities in high-demand...
$3,500,000
Cash Flow: $1,076,439
Mission's Tortilla Route, Calimesa, CA
Beaumont, CA
Imagine yourself as the owner of this thriving Mission's Tortilla Route serving the growing Beaumont and Calimesa markets. You'll be stepping into an established distributorship that's already...
$139,000
Cash Flow: $74,948
Established Local Service Business | $100k+ SDE | Growth Upside
Fresno, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire an established, professionally operated home services business serving a defined and protected territory, with additional open territory available for expansion. The...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Mission's Tortilla Route, Beaumont, CA
Beaumont, CA
Imagine yourself running a thriving Mission Foods tortilla route in the beautiful Beaumont and Banning area of California! This established distributorship offers you the chance to step into a proven...
$159,000
Cash Flow: $106,575
Profitable Palm Springs HotelResort With Absentee Management For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palm Springs, CA
An exceptional income property in the very heart of Palm Springs, this rare villa-style retreat offers a level of charm, privacy, and lifestyle appeal that few assets can match. Composed of...
$5,900,000
Cash Flow: $550,000
FranchiseThe Little Gym Child Fitness
Available Nationwide
The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages 4 months to 12 years. Backed by decades of success and a globally recognized brand, The Little Gym franchise empowers owners to help kids build confidence, motor skills, and social-emotional strength through movement-based learning and gymnastics. With a loyal customer base, multiple revenue streams, and comprehensive support, franchisees are well-equipped to grow a meaningful business that positively impacts lives.
$100,000
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...
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$5,000,000
Cash Flow: $1,900,000
Turn-Key Upscale Cocktail Lounge (Type-48) — Stunning Buildout
Palm Desert, CA
This turn-key cocktail lounge has been serving up classic libations since 2019 in a beautiful ~2,200 sq. ft. space where no expense was spared. The venue features high-end finishes in a high-end...
$288,888
Maid Brigade cleaning business- includes 4 fully paid off vehicles
$150,000
Orange County, CA
Absentee Owner - Turnkey, Fully Staffed Restaurant & Bar
Riverside, CA
This well-established restaurant and bar features a fully brand new build out, equipment, and furnishings throughout. Located in a prime, high visibility area, the business benefits from strong foot...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $27,300
Softserve Ice Cream and Taiyaki-High Traffic, Loyal Customer,-PENDING
Sacramento, CA
ESTABLISHED SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM AND TAIYAKI SHOP - NATOMAS, CA Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving soft serve ice cream and taiyaki franchise in one of Natomas's busiest plazas. This established...
2
$160,000
FranchiseBuilding Kidz
Available in California
Building Kidz is one of the leaders in Preschool franchising today! Why? A lower investment, commitment to giving back to the communities it operates in, the highest EBITDA margins in the industry, and impacting children around the globe are just a few reasons.
$100,000
Jimmy Johns
Delano, CA
Established Jimmy John's franchise opportunity in Delano, CA featuring a prime retail corridor location with excellent visibility and strong daytime traffic from nearby schools and business centers....
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$249,000
VERY Profitable Fitness Studio
Los Angeles, CA
Established fitness studio in prime Los Angeles location with exceptional profitability. Operating successfully since 2018, this 1,700 square foot facility generates $480,000 in annual revenue with...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Exceptional & Profitable market for sale!
Lynwood, CA
Market for sale in a very busy street, great location for businesses, if you looking to retire soon don’t let this opportunity go by....
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$299,000
Cash Flow: $47,600
Auto Repair, Smog & Exhaust System And Used Car Sale
Sacramento, CA
Good Clean Turn Key Business...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Beauty supply store for sale
Bellflower, CA
Business for sale. Will be relocating and looking to sell my thriving beauty supply store....
$250,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
Abhi Mathews, CFA
Minerva Valuations
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Minerva Valuations is a boutique, mid market advisory firm specializing in M&A/corporate finance, business valuations, acquisitions, divestitures, and shareholder value advisory services, with multiple locations in North America. Our clients include business owners, high net worth individuals, accountants, lawyers, bankers, government organizations and smaller financial institutions in a variety of industries.
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Turnkey established business, semi absentee
Clovis, CA
Established cafe lounge in high traffic shopping center. Fresh made coffees, teas, pastry, boba, toppings, and fruits. Unique lounge like no other in the Fresno Valley. Sale includes 2 weeks of...
2
$152,000
California Compounding Pharmacy
California
Community compounding pharmacy, well established, owners looking to exit. Staff in place for success....
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Iconic 76-Year Western Wear Business & Prime Real Estate
$3,800,000
California
Private Label Swimsuit Brand For Sale
Huntington Beach, CA
This private label Swimwear Company has experienced impressive growth due to its commitment to quality and innovation. Specializing in comfortable, reversible swimsuits for all body types, the brand...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $453,268
VanLab - DIY Adventure Van Conversion and Car Camping Conversion Kits
Topanga, CA
VanLab is a leading and innovative business offering DIY conversion kits to transform vans, SUVs, and wagons into adventure vehicles for travel and camping. This business designs and...
4
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $185,000
FranchiseLawn Pride
Available Nationwide
Lawn Pride, a Neighborly company, is a rapidly growing lawn care services franchise. With us, your path to business ownership can experience greener pastures!
$50,000
Established Fast-Casual Restaurant with Dine-In Seating
San Benito County, CA
This established fast-casual Mexican food concept operates from a well-appointed, turnkey restaurant space in a desirable Central Coast location. The business specializes in flavorful Mexican classics...
$160,000
Indian Restaurant - 2 Locations, 3 Brands for Sale
Orange County, CA
Indian Restaurant in 2 locations, having 3 brands. Buyer can gain additional profits by reducing 2 overhead staff....
$500,000
Recession Resistant SoCal Mail Center Franchise - SC2195
California
Recession Resistant SoCal Mail Center Franchise - SC2195 Financial Information Asking Price: $115,000 Cash Flow: $40,000 Gross Revenue: $175,000 Down Payment: $115,000 Adjusted EBITDA: $30,000 This...
$115,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Fully Equipped Restaurant in Fallbrook
Fallbrook, CA
Located on a main highway in Fallbrook, this impressive restaurant opportunity features over $1.2 million invested in extensive remodeling and renovations completed in 2023. The business is currently...
$299,000
A Rare, Turnkey Napa Wellness 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...
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$90,000
Profitable, Established Smoke and Novelty Shop
Vacaville, CA
We have been in the same location for over 20 years and have a very well established stream of customers that are loyal to the business. WE ARE MORE THAN A SMOKE SHOP. We sell jewelry, clothing,...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Auto Repair Shop
Upland, CA
This well-established auto repair business offers a unique opportunity for a buyer looking to enter or expand into the automotive service industry. With a strong reputation for high quality service...
5
$245,000
Own a Thriving Boba Tea Shop – Great Location, Great Opportunity
Milpitas, CA
Turnkey Boba Milk Tea Shop in Prime High-Traffic Location! An incredible opportunity to own a well-established and fully operational boba milk tea shop with a loyal customer base and strong local...
6
$185,000
SCA Appraisal Franchise San Diego
San Diego, CA
You are your own boss. You create your own hours. You can create your own book of business outside of SCA. You are guaranteed a foundation of work from which you can build on. All you need is a cell...
$30,000
FranchiseAlloy Personal Training
Available in California
Since 1992, Alloy's personalized training programs cater to the premium 45-65 age group, boasting the highest retention and real results in the $33 billion fitness industry.
$150,000
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.
