Sacramento County, CA
Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning Franchise offers carpet cleaning, upholstery, tile & grout, and hardwood floor cleaning services. This is a fantastic opportunity with immediate customers waiting to...
$115,000
Businesses in California For Sale
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Heaven's Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Franchise
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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
Multi-Provider Primary Care & Sleep Medicine Practice in Southern CA
San Bernardino, CA
Established in 1989 and operating from its current location since 2003, this long-standing multi-specialty medical practice is a highly reputable, high-volume operation serving a diverse and growing...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $874,000
Turnkey 5***** Innovative Beauty Product Business
Contra Costa County, CA
TURNKEY INNOVATIVE BEAUTY PRODUCT BUSINESS - Patent-Protected All-In-One Beauty Tool This established home-based business, founded in 2021, offers a unique patented and trademarked beauty product that...
$35,000
8
Unique & Scalable Wellness & Lifestyle Consumer Brand: Turn key ready
Bonita, CA
This is an established wellness candle brand with a loyal customer base, strong digital presence, and streamlined operations, it’s a turnkey opportunity for a new owner to grow through e-commerce,...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
2
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
Credit Card processing portfolio for sale. Easy to run
Los Angeles, CA
NO FINANCING! CASH SALE ONLY ! Amazing Credit Card processing portfolio for sale in los angeles. includes about 21 accounts. you can definity expand the business. Current income is about $13,000 per...
$309,000
Cash Flow: $13,000
Well Established Mexican Restaurant-Beer and Wine License
Fountain Valley, CA
This well-established restaurant is located on the corner of a remarkably busy, high traffic area surrounded by several well known major businesses whose employees, clients and shoppers are drawn to...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $224,500
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Rare Cannabis Manufacturing Opportunity Type 7 & Type 11 License
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Benito County, CA
Rare Cannabis Manufacturing & Distribution Facility for Sale Type 7 Volatile Manufacturing + Type 11 Distribution | Real Estate Included San Benito County, California In light of recent federal...
$2,900,000
Cash Flow: $1,400,000
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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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FranchiseScreenmobile
Available in California
Transform your future with Screenmobile—where flexible ownership meets a booming demand for screen and shade solutions, all backed by a nationally recognized brand!
$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...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $235,000
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Established Full Service Spa/Salon
Los Gatos, CA
For sale Beautiful Downtown Los Gatos Spa & Salon with $100K in upgrades. This turnkey business features a long-term staff with room for growth. It boasts a huge web presence, salon software, and IT...
$239,000
Prime Ventura Blvd Location | Type 47 Liquor License
$380,000
Sherman Oaks, CA
Residential Landscape Business For Sale
Fresno, CA
PLEASE CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION! Opportunity to purchase 559 Pro Landscape a well-established landscape company with a proven track record of top rankings and steady and scalable profitability in...
$675,000
13
Milky Oat: 100% Organic Postpartum Meals—Turnkey Model
Marin County, CA
Milky Oat is a premium, specialized postpartum meal delivery service positioned at the intersection of functional food, clinical nutrition, and luxury wellness. We address the critical, yet...
$358,000
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Jeff Linda Nyman
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
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Turnkey Home Staging Business – Sonoma County | Systems & Inventory
Petaluma, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established home staging business with almost 9 years of operating history, substantial owned inventory, and documented systems already in place. The business...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $93,667
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Awesome Spring Break Product - Ready to Grow!
Orange, CA
Business for Sale: Cocktail Flavored Gelatin Brand This unique food product business offers the world's first cocktail flavored gelatin, specially formulated to blend seamlessly with alcohol for...
$200,000
2
Tutoring Center in a busy plaza
Manteca, CA
Established Best Brains Tutoring Center for Sale in Manteca, CA. Very busy plaza with lots of foot traffic. This award-winning franchise tutoring center presents an exceptional opportunity in one of...
$135,000
6
Self Serve CarWash For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Coalinga, CA
Established Self-Serve Car Wash - Coalinga's Only Full-Service Option This profitable car wash operation has served Coalinga, CA for over 50 years, establishing itself as the sole self-serve car wash...
$625,000
Cash Flow: $72,700
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Dream of Owning a Bar? This is it!! Includes Real Estate & Apartment
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marysville, CA
Stassi's 4th Ward Tavern: Your Turnkey Bar Ownership Dream Awaits! Marysville, CA | 5,000+ SF Building | Established Business | Almost ZERO Power Bill Dreamed of owning a bar? This is it! Stassi's 4th...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
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FranchiseSport Clips
Available in California
Sport Clips is a manager-style business model that’s designed for scalability to multiple units! With more than 30 years’ experience and culture at our core, join the leading men’s hair care brand today!
$200,000
Established Mexican Restaurant for sale in Simi Valley, CA
Simi Valley, CA
Centrally located in the heart of Simi Valley, this thriving Mexican restaurant offers an exceptional opportunity for the right buyer. Beautifully designed and tastefully decorated, the space provides...
$280,000
8
Multi-Provider ENT & Sleep Medicine Practice in Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria, CA
This highly successful, long-established ENT and Sleep Medicine practice has been serving the community since 1990 and is recognized as the premier otolaryngology, sleep medicine, and audiology center...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $946,000
Great opportunity in one of Orange County's super low rent $1,200
$175,000
Costa Mesa, CA
Established Mexican Restaurant for sale in Valencia, Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
Established Turnkey (Restaurant) Grill & Cantina. Here’s an opportunity to acquire an established, fully equipped, Mexican (restaurant) grill and cantina located in Santa Clarita, CA. Founded in 2003,...
$300,000
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15 Minute Oil Change With Pits and automotive shop and detailing shop
Corona, CA
ESTABLISHED AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CENTER - CORONA, CA This well-established automotive service business has been serving the Corona community since 1984, building a solid reputation over nearly 40 years...
$775,000
5
Small structural engineering company for early career engineer
Oakland, CA
Well-Established Structural Engineering Firm - Oakland, CA This profitable structural engineering company serves the greater San Francisco Bay Area with a proven track record since 2017. The business...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
The Camp Transformation Center For Sale
Elk Grove, CA
Turnkey Branded Fitness Studio with Loyal Membership & Prime Elk Grove Location Step into ownership of a high-energy, community-focused boutique fitness studio backed by a nationally recognized...
$485,000
6
Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale
Poway, CA
Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Poway, CA This well-established sushi restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator seeking a turnkey business in one of San Diego...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
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6 Bay Shop With 26 Year Clientele / Sale Pending
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
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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,...
$299,000
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FranchiseFully Promoted
Available Nationwide
We are operators looking to expand with the right franchisees in the right markets. Our stores open and ramp up quickly, and the cash-on-cash returns in our company are unparalleled. We provide maximum support for every franchisee, from site selection to accounting, marketing, training, customer service support, business to business development and more! Our software and supply-chain logistics are second to none in our industry.
$60,000
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
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$6M Rev. LA-based fashion accessories brand
Los Angeles County, CA
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
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3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Rialto, CA
Bloomington, CA
Well-established FedEx Linehaul operation based out of Rialto, CA. The business primarily operates unassigned runs, offering flexibility and strong earning potential. With FedEx’s continued growth and...
$1,095,000
Cash Flow: $291,038
FranchiseShelfGenie
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Organization/Storage Systems franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. 53% of appointments resulted in a closed order!*
$50,000
Lucrative plumbing business for sale
Los Angeles, CA
Licensed since 2016 we provide plumbing and drain cleaning services for residential and commercial customers based in greater los Angeles. We have plumbers living in different areas so that we can...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $265,000
San Diego Legacy Restaurant & Event Venue
San Diego County, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a beloved, community-rooted restaurant with over two decades of operational history in East County San Diego. This listing includes a well-established dine-in restaurant,...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $106,887
Low Competition Established Business!
Visalia, CA
If you are an able mechanic and want to be self-employed with a small capital investment and hard work you can grow this business and be your own boss. Visalia is an affordable community with lots of...
6
$75,000
High Volume Multi Unit TGI Fridays Package
Los Angeles County, CA
3 Unit Package Positive Sales Trend AUV Above System Average TGI Fridays offers authentic American food and legendary drinks served with genuine personal service. The menu features a wide variety of...
$5,550,000
Cash Flow: $1,139,000
Established Wienerschnitzel - Great Facility
San Bernardino County, CA
Great facility that is easy to operate. GGI certified GM. Many restaurants in the vicinity of driving traffic to the location. Wienerschnitzel is the world's largest hot dog chain with over 340 units....
$599,000
Zoom Brokers
Zoom Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Zoom Business Brokers is a highly accomplished team of dedicated and trustworthy professionals who are pioneering the process to skillfully guide, advise, and facilitate your seamless business transactions. Our team of industry veterans embodies over 230 years of collective real-world experience and will provide you with mindful expertise and resources to buy, sell, or merge your business with their decades of training and practice and an extensive relationship network. Regardless of your business size, industry or locale, our qualified brokers are relentless in our innovative approach to fully and efficiently service your needs – from expert guidance to transactions – that will ultimately save you valuable time and money and allow you to remain focused on what you do best in running your business. Our brokers embrace collaboration and are carefully selected for our team because of their integrity and professionalism. We are tenacious in our objective to provide exceptional service, and in doing so our team is uncompromising in protecting your confidential information and aligning the interests of all parties for mutual success. The rigorous, industry-leading training of our brokers results in sound, smart advice and the highest professional standards that we employ in providing you with support that is both reliable and creative as we facilitate your business transactions.
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Established/Profitable Restaurant for over 6 Years
San Diego, CA
ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY - 6+ YEARS OF PROVEN SUCCESS This well-established restaurant operation presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in San Diego's desirable market. With over six...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Redwood City (SF Bay Area) CA CPA Practice for Sale
San Mateo County, CA
Established CPA practice, founded in 1991 and located in an affluent Bay Area community, offers a stable and profitable acquisition opportunity. The firm benefits from a steady clientele and a good...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $229,000
Restaurant Equipment Distributor and Services. Excellent Financials
$1,690,000
Los Angeles, CA
California Crown Jewel: $50M+ Vertically Integrated Cannabis Leader
San Francisco, CA
The Crown Jewel of California: $50M+ Vertically Integrated Cannabis Enterprise Strategic Acquisition Opportunity | 7 Retail Assets | Top 10 Ranked Brand House | High-Margin Verticality #1934 Green...
$420,420
Successful Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Prime Location
South Gate, CA
Quick Facts * Location: South East Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles County) * Status: Profitable and currently operating * Features: Dining room, full bar, karaoke setup, and extensive storage. * Full...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
FranchiseHealthSource Chiropractic
Available in California
HealthSource Chiropractic: $363K Avg Gross Profit with Unmatched Care Nationwide!
$150,000
Restaurant/SnackShop / Not Operating at Full Capacity! Ready4more
Huntington Park, CA
This Business is a Great Buy! Currently being operated as a Snack Shop but has Space to be a Restaurant. Has all the Kitchen equipment you need! At one point it was being operate as a Pizza...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $48,000
High Traffic - Busy location for Acupuncture
San Jose, CA
Acupuncture practice with growth potential. Virtually turn-key. Great location The business has built a solid reputation in the acupuncture community appealing to people interested in alternatives to...
6
$150,000
Cash Flowing Appliance Store in Business for 50+ Years
Hanford, CA
Exceptional Investment / Owner-User Opportunity in the Heart of Downtown Hanford! Welcome to 122 W 7th St., Hanford, CA 93230 — a highly visible, historic retail/showroom building in the vibrant core...
6
$300,000
Tire Recycling Business!! Ready for Expansion!
Los Angeles County, CA
Tire Recycling Plant for Sale: 20+ Years in South East Los Angeles! Reliable, long-standing tire recycling operation based in a prime Southeast Los Angeles location. With over 20 years in business,...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
Montessori Preschool for sale - South Orange County
Orange County, CA
Established Montessori Preschool for Sale - South Orange County This top-rated Montessori preschool presents an exceptional opportunity in one of California's most desirable markets. Operating...
2
$375,000
25 yr established Grooming and Boarding w/ multiple locations.
Los Angeles County, CA
We are one of the longest established pet grooming and boarding businesses in Los Angeles. We have 2 central locations in L.A. Country and serve tens of thousands of customers a year. As we don't want...
$1,200,000
Local Favorite! Turnkey Snack Shop with 20+ year Reputation
Los Angeles County, CA
Imagine walking into your own thriving food business that's been a beloved neighborhood staple for nearly 25 years. *snack shop ( drinks, nachos, fruit bowls etc) * room to grow with additional food...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $36,600
Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant - OC Mediterranean Restaurant – Location, Location, Location! Established in 2021, this thriving Mediterranean restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in the...
5
$329,000
Quaint, Modern, space efficient designed Hair salon/ Clothing Retails
Santa Cruz, CA
The space can be used for any type of retails or cosmetology business. Half of the salon is a clothing retails including clothing racks and inventories. Your choice to use it as one or for both...
6
$46,000
Franchisei9 Sports
Available in California
i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise opportunity, designed to be as fulfilling as it is impactful. We put fun, inclusion, and safety at the heart of everything we do - creating a model that truly resonates with today’s families and gives kids what they need most from sports.
$35,000
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.
