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Premier Bay Area Outdoor Living & Deck Construction Company
San Mateo County, CA
Established in 2021, this rapidly growing outdoor living contractor serves affluent residential customers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The company specializes in custom composite deck...
Cash Flow: $397,496
Growing Gym Vending Route — 17 Machines, Contract to Expand to 42
Vacaville, CA
Established vending machine route with exclusive placement inside a national fitness-gym franchise locations. Currently operating 17 machines generating $142,000 annual revenue with strong per-machine...
Cash Flow: $26,000
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Hair Braiding and Locs salon on Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Hair Braiding & Locs Salon on Hollywood Blvd – Los Angeles Rare opportunity to acquire an established hair braiding and locs salon located directly on Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles. The salon...
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The Only Cannoli
Oceanside, CA
We have grown this venture into a highly profitable operation, surpassing $1 million in total sales and securing a six-figure profit in 2022, 2023, & 2025 We’ve established exclusive vendor contracts...
Cash Flow: $250,000
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Elk Grove 95758 Turn-Key PHO Resturant!
Elk Grove, CA
Looking for a restaurant that’s already set up and ready to go? This established pho restaurant comes with an existing customer base, fully equipped restaurant setup, and everything in place for the...
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Established Amazon FBA Store Office Essentials Reseller
Irvine, CA
ESTABLISHED AMAZON FBA STORE - HOUSEHOLD & OFFICE ESSENTIALS RESELLER This is a rare opportunity to acquire a proven Amazon FBA business with $400,000 in annual sales and a 30% ROI. Established in...
Premier Steak & Seafood Restaurant-Prime Monterey Peninsula Location
Monterey, CA
A rare opportunity to own Kona Steak & Seafood a highly regarded full-service restaurant located in one of California’s most desirable coastal markets. This is a proven profitable operation with...
Embroidery & Custom Apparel Shop
Seaside, CA
Established Custom Apparel & Embroidery Business This profitable embroidery and custom apparel shop has been serving Monterey County since 2015, specializing in letterman jackets, event t-shirts, team...
Cash Flow: $165,034
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Started in 1921 Business w/30+ years of Volumetric Ready-Mix Concrete
Pasadena, CA
Over 12 concrete plants that produce specialty mixes such as Rapid Set Concrete that sets in 1 hour for DOT highway and airport projects, onsite location concrete production such as islands, mountain...
Sir Grout
Franchise
Available in California
Average Annual Franchise Revenue: $622,650* Own the #1 Ranked Tile and Grout Cleaning Business by Entrepreneur Magazine.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $351,238
Well Established Door to Door Airport Shuttle Transportation Business
San Rafael, CA
Well Established Door to Door Airport Shuttle Transportation Business for Sale | Bay Area | Since 2005 Looking for a proven, income-producing transportation business in Northern California? This...
Cash Flow: $125,022
Office Supply Amazon Store | Predictable Income
Chula Vista, CA
I started building my Amazon store in 2019 with a goal of creating predictable income as well as a store that does not require much of my attention. Fast forward seven years, that's exactly what I...
Cash Flow: $117,345
Mexican Restaurant -Full Bar –High Net – 100% Emp Run - San Dimas Area
Los Angeles County, CA
Mexican Restaurant & Bar – High Gross – High Net – 100% Absentee Owned and 100% Employee Run Great Opportunity for a High Gross, High Net, 100% Employee Run, Mexican Restaurant with Full Bar...
Cash Flow: $231,824
Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise & Private Event Business – 2 Vessels
Ventura County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a unique harbor cruise and private event business in Ventura County, California. The offering includes two well-kept vessels — a 112’ yacht and an 87’ paddle wheeler —...
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Prime Corner Retail in Expanding Trade Area
Auction by Ten-X™
San Jacinto, CA
Online auction: September 28-30, 2026
16,917 SF Drugstore For Sale...
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Gianluca Carella
RouteCloud
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Route Cloud specializes in assisting pool service route owners and pool service business operators with successful transactions across California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, and Florida. Our focus is exclusively within the pool service industry, allowing us to bring a level of specialization and understanding that general business brokers often cannot provide. The pool service industry is unique. Recurring revenue models, route density, service pricing, equipment service work, and technician logistics all play an important role in determining the value and transferability of a pool route or pool service company. Our team understands these factors because we have operated inside the industry ourselves. Route Cloud leverages modern digital marketing strategies to connect sellers with a highly targeted audience of qualified buyers. Instead of relying solely on traditional listing marketplaces, we utilize digital advertising, industry-specific marketing channels, and a growing network of active buyers looking to expand their existing operations. Our buyer network includes both first-time entrepreneurs entering the pool service industry as well as established operators looking to expand their existing routes through strategic acquisitions. Whether the opportunity involves a small starter route or a large established pool service company, Route Cloud helps facilitate introductions, structure transactions, and guide both buyers and sellers through the process in a professional and efficient manner. By focusing exclusively on pool service routes and pool service businesses, Route Cloud aims to simplify the buying and selling process while helping both sides of the transaction achieve successful outcomes.
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Construction Testing & Inspection Company
Hemet, CA
This established engineering consulting and construction inspection company has built a strong reputation over more than 25 years by providing geotechnical testing, special inspections, and...
Cash Flow: $176,798
SBA Pre-Approved Semi-Absentee 2-Location Kids Hair Salons
Oceanside, CA
This established multi-location salon business offers specialized haircare services in a family-focused environment designed to create a fun and welcoming experience for children and parents alike....
Cash Flow: $104,698
San Francisco Bay Area Neurology Practice for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
The San Francisco Bay Area offers one of the most dynamic healthcare markets in the country, with a large patient population, strong insurance coverage, and consistent demand for specialty medical...
Cash Flow: $290,000
Established Amazon FBA Beauty & Essentials Store with Internet Sales |
El Monte, CA
Established Amazon FBA Beauty & Essentials Business - Prime E-commerce Opportunity This profitable Amazon FBA business specializes in OTC products, beauty items, and household essentials with strong...
Cash Flow: $96,000
Turn-Key Medical Clinic- Aesthetically Pleasing & Modern!
San Diego, CA
Turnkey Regenerative Medicine, Longevity & Whole-Person Medical Clinic – San Diego Exceptional opportunity to acquire an established, fully operational medical and wellness clinic in central San...
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Send Me a Pro
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Send Me a Pro is the first Home Services Platform Franchise, enabling you to aggregate multiple home services under one franchise.
Restaurant & Bar - Full Liquor(ABC-Type 47) - High Net
Corona, CA
Great opportunity to acquire an attractive, upscale, high net, short hours, restaurant & bar with full liquor(ABC-Type 47) license located in a desirable Corona community, County of Riverside. This...
Cash Flow: $155,199
Established Medspa for Regenerative & Holistic Treatments
Los Angeles County, CA
An established leader in the aesthetics and wellness industry, this thriving medical spa delivers a comprehensive range of cosmetic and regenerative services in a prestigious, high-visibility area....
Cash Flow: $410,000
20M Growing Lab, Full Service Lab with Major Insurance’s Contracts and
California
Manhattan Biz is presenting a big, old, real full menu laboratory: all tests, all specialties, contracted with major insurances. Adding accounts and growing business daily. Tests nicely spread across...
Cash Flow: $6,000,000
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Entertainment,Night Club,Dncing,Fine dining,Full bar,2AMPermited
Orange County, CA
A rare opportunity to own a highly successful. Fine dining Entertainment,Night Club,DncingFull bar,2AM Permited with all the Licences Located in the South Orange Countys most desirable beach...
Cash Flow: $725,000
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High-Growth Specialty Irrigation Company – $5.5M Run-Rate
Los Angeles, CA
Highly specialized irrigation services company serving residential and commercial properties across four Southern California counties. The Company provides comprehensive solutions across the full...
Cash Flow: $1,323,218
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TurnKey Family Entertainment Center - Arcade, Lazer Tag, VR, Axes
Paradise, CA
TURNKEY FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER — ARCADE, LASER TAG & VR A rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, fully operating family entertainment center in Northern California — without the cost, delay,...
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Unique High-Profit Automated Business, 16 years established, $258K SDE
Los Angeles County, CA
Business Overview: Acquire a rare opportunity to own a highly profitable, very unique turnkey website business that's been operating for many years. Stable and ongoing increasing revenues since...
Cash Flow: $258,000
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Event Rentals - Draft Trailers/Mobile Bars
Marysville, CA
The largest selection of mobile beer & beverage draft units, refrigeration, and mobile bars in the area. We offer the largest selection of mobile beverage draft units and maintain top-of-the-line...
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High-Volume Papa John’s Franchise
Roseville, CA
High-volume Papa John’s franchise opportunity in Roseville, California. This established location generates consistent sales and benefits from strong national brand recognition, an established...
Cash Flow: $220,000
Established Swiss Ecommerce | 29% Margins | Low Competition Region
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable and long established e-commerce business, serving the Swiss e-commerce market. The business sells a diversified catalog of general consumer products across fitness, beauty, outdoor,...
Cash Flow: $45,000
Camp Bow Wow
Franchise
Available Nationwide
A Franchise Opportunity that will really get your Tail Wagging
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,089,860
Top Sales Volume Papa John’s (5) Stores | $6M Gross | LA/Riverside
Corona, CA
Papa John's Pizza Franchise Multi Store - 5 Very Profitable Locations in Los Angeles & Riverside Counties A unique opportunity presents itself for the acquisition of a stable and profitable Papa...
Cash Flow: $784,235
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B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow
Butte County, CA
This is a rare chance to purchase a well-established B2B service provider with over 50 years of successful operations. Renowned for its quality and service, the business specializes in providing...
Cash Flow: $1,100,208
Coatings Business: Strong Current Performance with Significant Upside
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Inglewood, CA
Hytech Processing presents a compelling acquisition opportunity combining a 40+ year established industrial coatings and silkscreening business with valuable real estate in Inglewood's industrial...
Cash Flow: $100,000
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Leading Aqua-Culture Wholesale Distribution Co.
California
Confidential Opportunity Overview Acquisition of a well-established, market-leading aqua-culture and marine vertebrate (aquarium fish, corrals, etc.) wholesale distribution business serving a...
Cash Flow: $2,500,000
Established Cold-Pressed Juice & Smoothie Bar
Palo Alto, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, nationally franchised juice and smoothie bar. This location is already built out, fully equipped, and operating — step into an existing brand with a...
Cash Flow: $148,000
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Line-x
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Own a proven leader in protective coatings & truck accessories—LINE-X offers high ROI, strong support, and multi-revenue stream potential.
18-Year E-Commerce Brand | $290k SDE | $370k Inventory Included
Los Angeles County, CA
In 2008, when e-commerce was still finding its footing, a visionary entrepreneur saw an opportunity in the protective products market. What started as a simple idea to serve customers needing quality...
Cash Flow: $290,000
Auto and Home Book with high Retention
San Jose, CA
This established Farmers Insurance agency presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in San Jose's Amador County market. The agency operates with a well-balanced portfolio of auto and home...
Cash Flow: $85,000
Profitable Bay Area Real Estate Media & Lead Gen Company $343K Revenue
Millbrae, CA
This business is a profitable, fully operational real estate media agency and digital marketing company in the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the highest-value real estate markets in the world,...
Cash Flow: $155,884
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Nadcap & AS9100D Aerospace CNC Manufacturer - $1.08M Annualized SDE
Orange County, CA
This established precision CNC machining company represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in the aerospace and defense manufacturing sector. Operating for over 20 years, the organization...
Cash Flow: $1,078,457
9 year-Excavation Demolition and Grading Contractor
Los Angeles, CA
This established excavation, demolition, and grading contracting company represents a strategic entry opportunity into the heavy construction sector. Operating continuously for nine years in the Los...
Cash Flow: $640,000
WOO JAE 'TOM' PARK
KEY REALTY LLC
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Mexican Restaurants | Two(2) Locations | Real Estate(Land & Building)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Orange County, CA
Rare opportunity to own two(2) High Gross, High Net, Mexican Restaurants with Real Estate(Land & Building) centrally located in County of Orange. Please note, that these well established businesses...
Cash Flow: $1,297,505
Profitable Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Practice | Southern CA
San Diego, CA
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable physical medicine and rehabilitation practice serving patients in a desirable Southern California market. Led by a highly experienced,...
Cash Flow: $466,000
Mission-Critical Engineering & Specialty Construction Company – $3.3M
San Joaquin County, CA
Highly specialized engineering, manufacturing, construction, and service company serving mission-critical commercial and industrial infrastructure throughout California. This vertically integrated...
Cash Flow: $3,342,276
Top-Rated Turnkey Salon | 4200+ Clients Database
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Avoid the time and expense of starting from scratch. Step into an established salon with an existing clientele, recognized brand, and systems already in place. Ideal for an owner-operator or salon...
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Full-Service Restaurant for Sale Asking Price: $99,000
Goleta, CA
Teddy Rice is a full-service restaurant ideally situated next to UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), one of the fastest-growing universities in the region. The location benefits from consistent, built-in foot...
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Anchor Bar
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Home of the Original Buffalo Wing and part of food history. Expanding nationally with plenty of territory available for franchisees to grow. Learn more about joining our team now.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,449,992
Niche Facilities Service and Repair Business
Roseville, CA
Own a Proven Niche Business with an Established Customer Base in the Sacramento area. Are you ready to be your own boss and build a business you can truly call your own? Whether you have experience in...
EBITDA: $80,000
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Turnkey Farmers Insurance Agency | $200K+ Cash Flow | Immediate Income
Walnut Creek, CA
Established Farmers Insurance Agency – Strong Cash Flow & Growth Opportunity Established Farmers Insurance agency with a proven track record of consistent revenue and a stable, renewal-driven book of...
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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...
EBITDA: $874,000
Rolling ATM Machine, Retire Early!
Elk Grove, CA
Established Business - Recession-Proof Income Opportunity This profitable business offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking financial independence and flexible lifestyle. Operating...
For Sale | Bubble Zone Car Wash
Visalia, CA
For access to the Data Room, please sign the following NDA • Rare opportunity to purchase a turnkey operating express car wash built in 2022 priced well below replacement cost • Built for...
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1-800-STRIPER
Franchise
Available in California
Build a low overhead service business helping businesses maintain safe, compliant parking lots.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $72,190
Walk Into Opportunity, Not a Blank Page
Solano County, CA
Are you ready to step into ownership of a business with consistent renewal income, an existing customer base, and strong ongoing demand in the insurance market? This Farmers Insurance agency offers an...
Cash Flow: $151,000
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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.
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