Oakland, CA
HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER. PRICE REDUCED TO $129K OR BEST OFFER CALL FOR DETAILS The acclaimed Elbo Room Jack London bar is for sale. This fully equipped liquor bar and live music venue is located just...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Bar & Live Music Venue - Massive Price Reduction - Deal of a Lifetime!
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Thriving flower business
California
well established flower shop san bernardino county est .1990...
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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
Scuba Training
Twentynine Palms, CA
Get Wet Scuba, a well-established and successful business in the scuba diving industry, is now available for sale. With a solid reputation, Get Wet Scuba presents a unique opportunity for an aspiring...
Cash Flow: $92,071
Profitable Picture Framing Store
Capitola, CA
This business is part of an SBA-approved national franchise that delivers industry leading custom picture framing services. It's the ideal business for someone who has business acumen and a passion...
Cash Flow: $40,000
Silicon Beach's Premier Italian Restaurant For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Silicon Beach's Premier Italian Restaurant For Sale Ritrovo is a thriving neighborhood Italian restaurant that has established itself as a beloved dining destination since 2018. Located in the heart...
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Established Stretch Zone Franchises in Prime Location
Chino Hills, CA
Opportunity to acquire well-established Stretch Zone franchises in the heart of Chino Hills, CA. This location is fully operational, staffed, and positioned in a high-traffic, affluent neighborhood...
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Established Restaurant for Sale in Popular Downtown Location
Claremont, CA
Established Restaurant for Sale in Popular Downtown Location PROOF OF FUNDS AND NDA ARE REQUIRED This successful American restaurant offers an outstanding investment opportunity in the heart of...
Rare opportunity to acquire turnkey restaurant in SF Mission district
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Two-Unit Restaurant Business for Sale – Mission District Rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey restaurant occupying two adjoining commercial units in San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District....
Freight Brokerage-Staff run-Owner 20 hours .Established 23 years
Garden Grove, CA
Owner works about 20 hours a week doing the administrative work and the staff of 6 do the rest . A freight brokerage is an intermediary that connects shippers (companies that need to move goods) with...
EBITDA: $746,530
Mr. Handyman
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Home Repairs/Handyman Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $1.05M average gross sales (2-unit operators) and $773K average gross sales (single-unit operators)!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $534,322
FEDEX, UPS AND USPS shipping center- Package hub franchise
Fremont, CA
Business for Sale – Great Growth Opportunity Well-established mailing and shipping store available for sale. The business currently provides packing, shipping, mailbox rental, printing, copying, and...
Extreme Pizza Restaurant For Sale
Alamo, CA
Established Extreme Pizza Restaurant For Sale - Turn-Key Franchise Opportunity This thriving Extreme Pizza franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in the affluent town of Alamo, California....
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Mission-Critical Engineering & Specialty Construction Company – $3.3M
San Joaquin County, CA
(Servpro)Water and Fire Remediation
Fountain Valley, CA
SERVPRO Water and Fire Remediation - Established Well Oiled Restoration Company This highly successful restoration and remediation franchise presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a 20-year...
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Cash Flow: $1,126,036
🔥 Award-Winning Hookah Lounge & Event Venue with Food for Sale 🔥
San Diego, CA
🔥 Award-Winning Hookah Lounge & Event Venue with Food permit for Sale – Prime Corner Location – San Diego Exceptional opportunity to acquire a high-end, fully built-out hookah lounge and event venue...
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Rich Schammel
Venture Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Venture Advisors Business Sales and Acquisitions Facilitates the Sale and Acquisition of Successful Businesses. We specialize in businesses with revenue between $3M to $50M, where 100% controlling interest is being sold, or purchased through either an asset or stock transaction. We seek firms with a history of positive adjusted cash flow, as well as exceptional businesses which we believe have a near term potential of generating cash flow, or a brand and assets that will likely be of interest to a strategic buyer. We are licensed as a Broker by the California Bureau of Real Estate and will represent buyers and sellers of real property in conjunction with the sale of a business. We are industry generalists, expert in the process of marketing and selling businesses of all types. Manufacturing of durable goods and food products, wholesale distribution, professional services, logistics, health related, retail, consumer products, construction trades and main street businesses of all types – our professionals have decades of cumulative experience in guiding clients through successful transaction. Our extensive deal making and consulting experience – across a wide range of businesses as provided insights into what makes a business an attractive acquisition. Using proprietary tools we can provide a numeric “score” that will tell how sellable your business is and specifically what can be done to increase both sellability and the ultimate sales price. So, whether you’re ready to sell now, planning to sell or wish to acquire a business – we can help!
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Super 8 & Suites by Wyndham | High-Volume Festival Market
Indio, CA
CBRE is proud to present the sale of the Super 8 & Suites by Wyndham Indio, a 92-room, economy-scale hospitality asset located at 81753 CA-111 in the high-growth, festival-driven market of Indio,...
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Clinical Laboratory approved by Medicare and CA Medical
Santa Ana, CA
Established Clinical Laboratory with Medicare and Medi-Cal Approvals - Santa Ana, CA This fully operational clinical laboratory presents an exceptional opportunity in Orange County's thriving...
Rare 2-Territory Pink's Window Cleaning - Huntington & Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
--> Owner has priced this one to go now! 2-Territory Pink's Window Cleaning franchise in the Long Beach and Huntington Beach areas. The business has been open for right at 1-year and they are close to...
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Positive Cash Flow & Endless Possibility
Santa Barbara, CA
Price reduced for the seller must go back to their country due to a family situation. Opportunities are coming in a new booming town. Takashi Ramen is a modern system-driven ramen restaurant designed...
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Turnkey Wellness Studio in Downtown Oceanside
Oceanside, CA
Turnkey Wellness Studio in Downtown Oceanside - Established Brand with 5-Star Reviews This thriving wellness studio presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established business in the heart...
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Cash Flow: $80,000
Bach to Rock
Franchise
Available in California
Operate a structured music education business with lessons, bands, and ongoing monthly tuition revenue.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $587,341
🥊 Established San Fernando Valley Boxing Gym | 4,600 SF | Strong Park
Los Angeles, CA
Established San Fernando Valley boxing and fitness operation for sale. Assets include operating brand, existing client and member relationships, equipment, furniture, fixtures, goodwill, business...
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Cash Flow: $300,000
Distinguished Glass Company
Baldwin Park, CA
Long-established and highly rated glazing contractor for sale in Los Angeles County. They are a full-service residential & commercial glazier that designs and installs glass and mirrors. About 75% of...
Cash Flow: $93,824
Top-Rated Turnkey Salon | 4200+ Clients Database
$38,880
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Renowned Riverside County BBQ Restaurant
Riverside County, CA
After decades of success, the creators of this highly rated BBQ restaurant in Riverside County are ready to retire and pass their legacy on to the next generation. Their very effective website, social...
Cash Flow: $205,941
Car Dealership Business for sale - CARS INCLUDED
Murrieta, CA
14 cars are owned by the dealership. All the cars that are available at the time of the sale will transfer to the new owner as part of the deal for free. The number of cars may change as I'm currently...
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Cash Flow: $250,000
7-Year Sushi Restaurant | Prime Location | High-Upside Turnaround
West Covina, CA
Popular AYCE sushi concept in a high-traffic plaza with strong local following and major upside potential. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established sushi restaurant with 7 years of...
Trendy Children's Boutique
Redondo Beach, CA
Established children's boutique offering a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable retail business with strong local recognition and significant growth potential. Located in a prime South Bay...
High Traffic Location Cigar Lounge & Steak House with Patio Seating
Imperial County, CA
Monalisa Cocktails & Cuisine presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire the only cigar club in town, strategically positioned at the high-traffic intersection of Aten Road and Highway 86 in...
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Turn-Key Coffee Shop & Bookstore for Sale–A Community Staple 20+ yrs
Cobb, CA
Turn-Key Coffee Shop & Bookstore for Sale – A Beloved Community Staple for Over 20 Years Nestled in the heart of downtown Cobb, this charming coffee shop and bookstore presents a rare opportunity to...
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Cash Flow: $118,549
20+ Year Owned Cafe with Perfect Location
Sacramento, CA
We're a mom and pop location with a great customer base. Excellent goodwill. Renewing leases hasn't been a challenge (it's with UC) during the past 15+ years. Customers love us and the menu is great....
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Paul Davis Restoration
Franchise
Available in California
Paul Davis has over a 97% success rate for franchises because success is part of our business model!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $4,837,325
Fully Remote San Diego Cleaning Co. | $221K SDE | 600+ 5-Star Reviews
San Diego, CA
WHB Cleaning is a fully remote, fully compliant residential cleaning company in San Diego generating $221K in trailing 12 month SDE, run daily by a trained internal team without the owner. This is not...
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Cash Flow: $250,000
Turnkey Smoke Shop Business in prime location
Corona, CA
Established smoke shop business operating since 2006, under current ownership since 2017. This fully operational retail business is strategically located in Corona, CA, near Walmart, providing...
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Full-Service Restaurant for Sale Asking Price: $99,000
$99,000
Goleta, CA
3 Jimmy Johns Stores in Central California
Visalia, CA
National Brand. Established three Jimmy Johns stores located in Central California for sale. The price is $975,000. Total gross revenue $2,000,000 net income is between 15-20% depending on how the...
Cash Flow: $300,000
Profitable 25 Year Press Release Newswire Brand
San Diego, CA
Our client operates one of the small number of genuine independent press release newswire services still operating in the United States, and has done so profitably for twenty-five consecutive years....
Cash Flow: $129,693
SafeSplash Swim School
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Empower families, strengthen communities, and grow a business with real meaning. Own a SafeSplash Swim School—Where Purpose Meets Profit.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $563,474
Historical Landmark Restaurant Business for sale!
Los Angeles, CA
For the first time in years, an opportunity is available to own one of Mission Hills' most recognizable barbecue restaurants. This established local landmark has built a loyal customer following over...
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LEADING NAME in cafe industry for sale - Vivot Craft Cafe
Orange County, CA
## A Rare Turnkey Café Opportunity with Built-In Demand Opportunities like this rarely become available. This café comes fully equipped with both a **commercial Type I hood** and **grease trap**,...
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Successful Remodeling Business For Sale. Safe from A.I!
Napa, CA
We are a successful general contracting class b licensed remodeling business in the North Bay Area specifically servicing Napa/Sonoma/Vallejo/Fairfield/Vacaville. We are a small but profitable...
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Summer Enrichment Camp - SF Bay Area- Semi Absentee Owner
Contra Costa County, CA
Established, nationally accredited children's enrichment summer camp business serving education focused Bay Area families for 15+ years. Multiple camp locations offer day experiences for children ages...
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Cash Flow: $250,000
Tire & Auto Repair + Star Smog Station + Real Estate | Asking $2.62M
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
South Gate, CA
Tire & Auto Repair + Star Smog Station + Real Estate ? Asking $2.62M Absentee-Run • 5-Day Operation • Free Standing + Corner Location • Asking $2.62M for Bus and RE 1. BUSINESS OVERVIEW Established...
Cash Flow: $223,482
Ardeshir Azhir
Murphy Business L.A., Inc.
Serving Orange County, CA
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Incredible, real opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Carson, CA
Incredible opportunity to acquire a business established for over 30 years, this well-known neighborhood convenience store offers a rare opportunity to own a profitable, easy-to-manage retail...
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Running General Dentistry in SF East Bay Area (It is distress Sale) it
Alameda County, CA
This is a distress sale because of Dr. passed away. Need to sell ASAP. • Profitable general dentistry practice with established patient base • Prime East Bay location serving growing demographic •...
Cash Flow: $400,000
Niche Facilities Service and Repair Business
$150,000
Roseville, CA
Pool Service Route - Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Well established part time pool route in Sacramento pocket area....
Cash Flow: $120,000
Vintage & Street Wear Clothing Store - Est. 2023 - BUY SELL TRADE
Oceanside, CA
Established vintage clothing and street wear boutique operating in Oceanside, CA since 2023. This buy, sell, trade retail business has built a strong foundation with consistent revenue growth and an...
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Cash Flow: $40,000
Hounds Town USA
Franchise
Available in California
Dog daycare & boarding franchise boasting 2024 Average Net Revenues of $919,994.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $510,116
Profitable Amazon FBA Store with Established Sales & Growth
San Diego, CA
Market & Growth Opportunities The Amazon FBA market continues to offer opportunities for entrepreneurs who want to build on an established business rather than start from scratch. Businesses with...
Cash Flow: $14,771
Established Chinese Restaurant for Sale in Prime Dublin Location
Dublin, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped and established Chinese restaurant located in one of Dublin’s popular shopping centers. Surrounded by a variety of businesses and restaurants, the...
Wireless Telecommunication Services Company for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
The Company is a 24+ year wireless telecommunications engineering and field services platform supporting leading wireless vendors, carriers, and service providers across network modernization,...
Cash Flow: $1,200,000
One Stop Comprehensive Wellness Studio
San Clemente, CA
One Stop Comprehensive Wellness Studio - Sauna and Cold Plunge Facility Established wellness studio featuring sauna and cold plunge services in the heart of San Clemente, Orange County. This fully...
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Profitable Turnkey Neighborhood DMV Registration Business!
San Diego County, CA
Established DMV Registration Service Business with Nearly 40 Years of Operating History. This turnkey business provides vehicle registration, title processing, renewal services, and commercial fleet...
Cash Flow: $93,365
Established Auto Broker Business
San Diego County, CA
Business Description Established automotive brokerage and vehicle leasing business available for acquisition. The company specializes in arranging new and Certified Pre-Owned vehicle purchases and...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Crepe Cafe,Food Trucks & Catering.Beer & Wine license
Fullerton, CA
French Crepe restaurant on busiest Blvd corner location with patio, also included 2 food trucks and 3 mobile vans with all the equipment for on site catering. Beer & Wine license .All included...
Cash Flow: $156,000
Vegan & Gluten free packaged food business - 16 products
San Diego, CA
Original, wholesome, convenient & healthy sustainably packaged vegan & gluten free foods, tried & tested over ten years at my acclaimed restaurant in La Jolla. Five premium local wholesale store...
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Cash Flow: $145,300
Photography Business Serving Preschools and Daycares in the South Bay
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Established Photography Business Serving Preschools and Daycares in South Bay This well-established photography business has been successfully serving preschools and daycares across the South Bay area...
Cash Flow: $37,929
Painter1
Franchise
Available in California
With $560,311 in Avg Gross Sales, Painter1 blends decades of experience with innovative, owner-focused improvements for streamlined success.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $422,076
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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