Gardena, CA
Liquor store with limited operating hours. The same owner has operated the business for 16 years and is now ready to retire. There is strong upside potential in extending the store hours....
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Liquor store with Property
Preschool for Sale Spring Valley (San Diego, CA)
Spring Valley, CA
Located in the heart of Spring Valley, an established East County San Diego community known for its suburban feel, family-friendly atmosphere, and convenient access to parks, schools, shopping, and...
Successful Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale
Murrieta, CA
Take advantage of a rare opportunity to acquire an established Farmers Insurance Agency in the highly desirable Murrieta market. This agency generates approximately $23,000 per month in service...
Cash Flow: $276,000
Successful Home Based Cleaning Business with Reoccurring Clients
Los Angeles, CA
Seize the chance to acquire a successful, home based cleaning business. The business specializes in air duct, dryer vent, mattress, upholstery, carpet, tile, and wood floor cleaning. With zero...
Cash Flow: $98,000
3 Unit Carl's Jr. Franchise Opportunity
Santa Clara County, CA
This established franchise opportunity presents a three-unit Carl's Jr. restaurant package strategically located within close proximity to each other. The business represents a proven quick-service...
Cash Flow: $605,000
Lazer Tag & Arcade Premier Entertainment for all ages
Chino Hills, CA
Lazer Tag & Arcade Premier Entertainment for all ages • Indoor family entertainment center • Located on major Freeway offramp and major intersection • Racing Laser Tag Arena, Laser Tag Battles •...
Sacramento Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
All are well paying customers, and almost all have pool sweeps. Free basic cleaning tolls and parts on hand. 2004 Pre runner Tacoma available for $5,000. Own your own recession-proof business. Create...
Cash Flow: $132,000
Established Massage Business for Sale
Anaheim, CA
Established Massage Business for Sale in Prime Anaheim Location This well-established massage therapy business presents an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneur looking to enter the thriving...
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Folsom CA CPA Practice for Sale
Folsom, CA
• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 2018 • Software in use includes Lacerte, Canopy, Ignition and QuickBooks • Approximately $520,000 in annual revenue, via bookkeeping (79...
Cash Flow: $708,000
Art Gallery in Silver Lake, Los Angeles Turn key business opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
Established art gallery and mid-century furnishings store located in the vibrant Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. This turnkey opportunity offers a fully realized concept with strong growth...
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Five Star Bath Solutions
Franchise
Available in California
With an average ticket of $12,538 and $8.4 MILLION in total income, this bathroom transformation franchise is the NEXT BIG THING in franchising.
Stellar Santa Clarita Valley Restaurant & Bar-Type 47/Patios-$3M+Sales
Los Angeles County, CA
A Rare Acquisition Opportunity in the Santa Clarita Valley- For over two decades, this award-winning full-service American restaurant and bar has been a beloved fixture of the Santa Clarita Valley...
Cash Flow: $359,098
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in California
Alameda County, CA
ref#727 Located in an attractive and highly desirable area of Alameda County, California, this well-established chiropractic practice presents an excellent opportunity for a doctor or investor seeking...
Cash Flow: $201,348
$4M Revenue- Iconic Waterfront Dining Destination- Legacy Lease
$2,395,000
Monterey, CA
Full-Service Construction Co. | Residential & Comm | Strong Earnings
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Los Angeles County, CA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This established full-service construction company presents a compelling acquisition opportunity with diversified revenue streams spanning residential and commercial markets in...
Cash Flow: $1,875,000
(CA) 3- Truck Amazon & OTR Established lanes
San Bernardino County, CA
***We also are selling a 2 truck Company*** Asking Price: $279,000 Cash Flow (SDE): $178,000 ******************** **CONTACT** To get more information and to schedule a call, please copy and paste the...
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Cash Flow: $228,000
Alexander Neyman
SRO164400
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our Boutique Like Brokerage, Has Been Helping Sellers, With Their Exit Strategies, Since 2008 During This Time, We Have Successfully Sold Many Different Businesses, Operating In Different Industries. We Are Treating All Of Our Listings, Businesses For Sale, As Our Own, And We Are Putting 100% Efforts, To Achieve The End Goal.
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Oceanfront Art Gallery in Laguna Beach California
Orange County, CA
The gallery represents diverse artists and showcases unique stories through exceptional artwork. With a focus on fostering meaningful experiences. Gallery invites visitors to explore and engage with...
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Cash Flow: $91,100
2 Premier Desert Locations-Restaurant & Bar + Bakery Cafe -$6.7M Sales
Riverside County, CA
2 Premier Locations | Palm Springs Area | $6.7M Annual Revenue Restaurant & Bar w/Full Liquor & Patio + a Bakery Cafe An exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, award-winning...
Cash Flow: $746,143
Downtown Bar
Desert Hot Springs, CA
For sale is a premier downtown bar located in Desert Hot Springs, known as the perfect hub for socializing, enjoying playoffs, and savoring the best drinks in town. This vibrant sports bar offers a...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Established Bagel & Coffee Café for Sale
Butte County, CA
This established downtown bagel café offers a proven breakfast-and-lunch concept with strong local recognition, a loyal repeat customer base, and a fully equipped commercial kitchen. The business has...
Cash Flow: $90,942
High-Margin Radiant Heating Contractor – Premier LA Niche Business
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established specialty contractor serving the Los Angeles residential market, with a strong focus on high-margin radiant heating and hydronic systems. Approximately...
Cash Flow: $257,619
Lawn Doctor
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 #1 In Category! Don’t Wait Contact Us Today and Be Ready to Launch Your Business by Spring.
Bike rental business in prime ocean-front location
Orange County, CA
This is a bike rental and bike sales business in a prime, high-traffic ocean front tourist area. The location alone allows the business to generate consistent rental income. This provides a...
2
Cash Flow: $95,379
Popular Snack Retail Business in Prime California Market!- SC2210
California
Popular Snack Retail Business in Prime California Market!- SC2210 This Northern California based Snack Shop is a California Limited Liability Company and was formed 6 years ago and has been under the...
2
Cash Flow: $70,000
Indoor Play Cafe Concept with Multi-Unit Growth Potential
$4,200,000
Orange County, CA
Valley Auto Center
Anza, CA
Imagine the incredible opportunity of owning a sprawling 4.32-acre compound that stands as a beacon of enterprise and potential. This unique property is not just land; it is a thriving hub of business...
Cash Flow: $198,451
Grocery Store with ABC Type 20 in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
Great opportunity to own a grocery store with great income in the city of Huntington Park. The store is conveniently located in a prime location surrounded by lots of residential, apartment complex,...
Turnkey Property Management Firm
Redding, CA
Established Property Management Firm - Turnkey Operation in Redding, CA This well-established property management company, operating since 1998, presents an exceptional opportunity for a broker...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Mission-Critical Enterprise Platform 90%+ Recurring Revenue Low Churn
San Jose, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly specialized enterprise SaaS platform serving customers operating in complex regulatory and compliance environments. The software is deeply embedded...
Cash Flow: $397,748
Turn-Key Hemet Florist with Strong SEO, 500+ 5-Star Google Reviews
Hemet, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire an established, family-operated florist in Hemet, California. This turn-key floral business has been serving the local community for approximately 10 years and has...
ARCO Gas Station With AM/PM C-Store With Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to present for sale an ARCO Gas Station and AM/PM convenience store located in the city of San Bernardino. The property features a ±2,700 SF convenience...
Pool Service Route - Chino, CA
Chino, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Easy part time pool service route with lots of growth potential....
Cash Flow: $65,000
Brain Balance Achievement Centers
Franchise
Available in California
A sustainable franchise that addresses a growing need and changes people’s lives
Tint World Marina Del Rey, CA Automotive Styling Business For Sale!
Marina Del Rey, CA
Tint World Marina Del Rey presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established automotive styling franchise in one of Los Angeles County's premier markets. This state-of-the-art 3,000 square...
Semi-absentee run boba tea shop for sale in Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
Established boba tea retail operation strategically positioned in Menlo Park, California, offering a semi-absentee ownership opportunity in the growing specialty beverage sector. This 800-square-foot...
Subscribe & Save Wholesale Amazon Store | $649K Revenue & $109K Profit
$132,500
Irvine, CA
Takeout Pizza Franchise! Excellent Location!
Stockton, CA
This is a well established Papa Murphy's franchise for sale. $441,405.02 in gross sales for 2025!! It is located in Stockton, Ca. Pizza Restaurant is located on a high profile corner across from the...
49 Carl’s Jr. Franchises - Bankruptcy Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
National Franchise Sales (NFS) has been engaged to manage the marketing and sale process for 49 Carl’s Jr. restaurant locations operated by Sun Gir Incorporated and affiliated entities as part of an...
Cash Flow: $7,900,000
Fibrenew
Franchise
Available in California
Mobile restoration service franchise serving six major markets. We repair leather, plastic, and vinyl in homes, cars, boats, planes, medical clinics, restaurants, and more.
Established Fence Installation & Mfg Business with Real Estate
Ventura County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established fence installation company with more than 40 years of operating history and real estate included. The business serves both residential and commercial...
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Cash Flow: $243,094
Home Service | Sub 2x Multiple | $265k SDE 2025 | Generous Seller Fin.
Orange County, CA
2025 SDE up significantly - $265k $445k Price... $140K Down | $140K Seller Financing | $165K Revenue-Based Earn Out Key Highlights -Affluent Southern California clientele with strong discretionary...
Cash Flow: $227,582
Chan Kee
Walnut, CA
Chan Kee is an established Chinese restaurant operating since 2018 in Walnut, CA, strategically positioned between Walnut and Diamond Bar. This turnkey operation generates $2.5 million in annual...
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Established Award-Winning BBQ Franchise Restaurant | Turnkey | Duarte
Duarte, CA
Here's what you need to know upfront: we'll need you to sign an NDA before sharing the detailed financials and exact location. You'll also need proof of funds ready, and the franchisor will want to...
High-Growth DTC E-Commerce Sleep & Wellness Brand – $4.4MM+ EBITDA
San Diego, CA
Rapidly growing direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand in the sleep and wellness category with over $4.4MM in TTM EBITDA. The Company offers differentiated, highly recognizable patent-protected products...
EBITDA: $4,446,779
Christine Cheng
KW Temecula
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Real Estate Sale and Lease, Commercial, Residential, Business, Land
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Manufacturing & Distribution Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Established manufacturing and distribution business serving a broad commercial customer base throughout San Diego County and surrounding areas. The company operates from a dedicated production and...
Cash Flow: $1,193,356
Beauty Salon in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
This is a sale of a Beauty Salon in the City of Pasadena. Business is located in Orangewood Plaza, offering excellent exposure and ample parking and is near anchor tenants such as Vons, Bank of...
Vapes Get Banned,We Get Sales|86% Share|83% Margins|eCommerce
$3,100,000
Irvine, CA
Established Handmade Bakery Turnkey Opportunity With Growth Potential
Alameda County, CA
It is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing bakery with over 70 years of operating history and a strong reputation built on high-quality, made-from-scratch baked goods and loyal repeat...
$3.5 Million BoB Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale
Long Beach, CA
ESTABLISHED FARMERS INSURANCE AGENCY FOR SALE This well-established Farmers Insurance agency presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced agent or entrepreneur seeking to acquire a...
Fully Promoted
Franchise
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.
Padel Club Portfolio for Sale – Southern California (3 Sites)
Oceanside, CA
Turnkey + Expansion Opportunity Multiple Revenue Streams (Memberships, Court Rentals, Lessons, Events) Prime Southern California Locations Rare Fully Permitted Development Project Included Explosive...
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Cash Flow: $15,000
15+Yr Authorized Reseller of 100 +Skincare & Supplement Brands|$3M REV
Los Angeles County, CA
The business is an authorized reseller of over 100 skincare and supplement brands, with products purchased directly from manufacturers or authorized distributors. Over 95% of sales are generated...
Norco Lash Studio - Turnkey with loyal Clientele & Top Reviews
Norco, CA
Step into immediate profitability with a turnkey lash studio that delivers steady revenue from an established client base of more than 2,800 loyal customers. Avoid the common challenges of startup...
Cash Flow: $70,000
Specialty Contracting Business 38+ Years,Top Reputation,Niche Services
Alameda County, CA
ESTABLISHED SPECIALTY CONTRACTING BUSINESS - 38+ YEAR TRACK RECORD This Business acquisition opportunity presents a specialty contracting business with 38+ years of continuous operation since 1989,...
Cash Flow: $301,000
Established Party Rental Business | Turnkey Operation | $303K Revenue
Orange County, CA
All American Party Rentals is a fully systemized, asset-heavy event and party rental company serving Orange County since 1985. The business offers a comprehensive inventory of tables, chairs, linens,...
Cash Flow: $144,000
Papa John's Pizza - Profitable - Great Location - Low Rents
Los Angeles, CA
PROFITABLE PAPA JOHNS PIZZA Franchise for sale in Los Angeles County Ca. A unique opportunity presents itself for the acquisition of a stable and profitable Papa John's Pizza Franchise comprising a...
Cash Flow: $53,338
15+ year Established Nail Salon in Prime Location
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Step into a beautiful nail salon that delivers lifestyle freedom in the Trabuco Canyon market. This 15-year established business eliminates startup risks and provides you with an established customer...
Established Downtown Restaurant
Vacaville, CA
ESTABLISHED DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT - NAPA VALLEY STYLE This premier American restaurant in Vacaville's downtown core represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for investors seeking a profitable,...
Cash Flow: $125,000
Premium Profitable Massage Spa with Excellent Reviews!
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
TURN-KEY SPA OPERATION DELIVERING $180,000+ ANNUAL PROFITS WITH PROTECTED MARKET POSITION Step into immediate profitability with this thriving massage spa that transforms your investment into...
eMaids Residential Cleaning
Franchise
Available in California
Low Initial Investment, Lower Royalties, Large Territory Size, Lifetime Unlimited Support. eMaids provides thriving and highly successful business opportunities for entrepreneurs who would like to start a business in this growing industry!
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.
