San Diego, CA
Restaurant for Sale – Imperial Beach, West of I-5 Turnkey opportunity to own a fully equipped restaurant in a high-volume location with lots of room to grow. Situated in a large standalone 3,065 sq....
Businesses For Sale in California
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Stand Alone with 47 license-beautful build out-close to beach
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47 License-Great Area-Well Designed-Good Volume-Keep Or Change Menu
San Diego, CA
Outstanding Restaurant for Sale in San Diego! Keep current name and concept or bring your own name and menu. Either way it's a Rare Opportunity in this bustling Point Loma Shopping Center Turnkey...
Established Home Health Agency — 40 Active Medicare Patients
Sherman Oaks, CA
Turnkey, fully licensed home health agency in Southern California, established in 2018 and actively operating. CDPH-licensed and Medicare-certified with a clean, multi-year enrollment history. The...
Profitable Commercial Landscape & Design Platform
San Mateo County, CA
ACT Capital Advisors is pleased to present for acquisition a leading full-service landscape construction, maintenance, irrigation, and outdoor infrastructure contractor serving commercial, municipal,...
EBITDA: $1,140,000
Music education center
Millbrae, CA
Melody & Joy Music Studio At Melody & Joy Music Studio, we believe that music is a lifelong journey. We provide high-quality music education for both children and adults in a supportive, inspiring,...
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Excellent opportunity to acquire a turnkey beverage shop in sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CA
Property Highlights Asking Price: $148,000 Approximate Size: 1,000+ SF Monthly Rent: Approximately $5,400 (NNN includes water and garbage) PG&E: Approximately $500–$600/month Asset Sale Only No...
Bakersfield-Hospice Agency For Sale/ -Clean History
Bakersfield, CA
Active Medicare Provider/CDPH Lic. Active patients. Priced to Sell. Also looking for a good partner in Bakersfield Area. Majority Share Holder. Pls Email. Thank You...
SBA Approved Landscape & Tree Service Company in NorCal - SC2277
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
This Northern California-based Landscape and Tree Services company is a California Sole Proprietorship and was formed 44 years ago, and has been under the same ownership since inception. They...
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Cash Flow: $558,000
For sale very popular iconic Pizza Restaurant in Riverside, CA
Jurupa Valley, CA
Located in a great business area! Been 10 years in business! Open 6 days a week Tuesday- Sunday Closed Mondays Employees 2 full time 3 on call Gross sales 2023 $267000 2024 $288000 2025 $303000 Assets...
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Ultra Luxury Exotic Car Dealership
Los Angeles County, CA
*Business Highlights* Strong brand presence in the high-end luxury and exotic vehicle market Established reputation for excellence, discretion, and premium client service Proven, consistent...
Benjamin Moore, A Berkshire Hathaway Company
Franchise
Available in California
Looking for a business with all the support of a franchise without the franchise fees or stifling corporate control? As a Benjamin Moore independent dealer, it's your business, your decisions. Benjamin Moore independent dealers get the best of both worlds.
Turnkey & Profitable Burbank Dry Cleaners – Strong Net Income
Burbank, CA
Cricket West Dry Cleaners is a great opportunity to purchase a well-located, full-service dry cleaning plant in Burbank. The business faces limited direct competition in the immediate area. With...
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High-Cash-Flow Hair Transplant Medical Practice – $1.4M Revenue
Los Angeles, CA
Fully Accredited Hair Transplant & Regenerative Medical Practice 2 Locations – Los Angeles (Encino) & San Diego Asking Price: $1,950,000 2025 Gross Revenue: $1,400,000 Seller Discretionary Earnings...
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Cash Flow: $645,859
$1M Revenue Auto Repair Franchise | $300K Net | 6 Bays | SF Valley
$1,200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Water Sports Retailer with Strong Online Store
Santa Cruz, CA
Founded in 2010, this highly regarded paddleboard and foil sports retailer is one of the original stand-up paddleboards (SUP) shops in North America and has operated successfully from the same prime...
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Cash Flow: $154,500
Established French Bakery/7 day-cafe
Los Angeles, CA
$944,000 - 2025 Gross Sales $329,000 - 2025 Seller's Discretionary Earnings Represents 36% profit margin Other years available for a qualified buyer after signing a Confidentiality agreement and...
2
Cash Flow: $345,000
Randy Hendershot, CBB
Evolution Advisors
Serving Placer County, CA
Evolution provides a full range of professional services to anyone considering Buying or Selling a Business, including Valuation, Exit Strategies, Financing or anything else related to the sale or purchase of a business. Evolutions approach is unique and proven to work.
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Top Ranking Weight Loss, Body Contouring and Aesthetics Med Spa
San Jose, CA
Established Weight Loss, Body Contouring and Aesthetics Med Spa Established in 1990 and owned since 2004, this highly regarded weight loss clinic and medical spa has become a trusted destination in...
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Cash Flow: $365,000
Great Turnkey Trucking From Small Office In Torrance For Sale
Torrance, CA
P.A.T. Trucking Company Operation Serving 48 States, Established Relationship with Lots Of Customers Specialized Freight With Trailers, Since 1986. 1 Truck Freightliner 2015 Total Miles 425,000 1...
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Unbranded Gas Station - Business Only - Net Profit - $40,000 @ month
Ontario, CA
VP FUELS - BUSINESS ONLY Gas Sales - 140,000 gallons @ .50 cents pool margin (Monthly) C-Store Sales - $85-90,000 @42% markup. (Monthly) There is no lotto and no Beer/Wine but you can get it. New...
EBITDA: $480,000
Mission Foods Multi Route Distributorship For Sale | Napa, CA
Napa, CA
Mission Foods Multi Route Distributorship For Sale | Napa, CA — $300,000 About the Route Mission Foods multi route distributorship for sale - $300,000. These territories service portions of Napa CA...
2
Cash Flow: $210,246
Tesla Cybertruck Camper Shells - Space Campers
San Luis Obispo, CA
Space Campers is a premium fiberglass truck cap and wedge camper brand purpose-built for the Tesla Cybertruck. We've spent four years developing and refining the product, successfully producing and...
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The Lash Lounge
Franchise
Available in California
With $925k in Top Quartile Average Annual Sales, The Lash Lounge redefines beauty with premier lash services and a commitment to guest satisfaction.
Turnkey Small-Batch Wine Brand & Mfg/Sales Platform - Absentee Owned!
California
This Small-Batch Wine Brand and Manufacturing/Sales Platform is a Northern California Limited Liability Company and has been in operation for the past 10 years under the current founding ownership....
Prime Location -Sacramento Downtown Restaurant / Retail Opportunity
Sacramento, CA
🔥 Restaurant / Retail Opportunity – Sacramento, CA 🔥 📍 Prime Location -Sacramento Downtown Excellent opportunity to own a fully built-out restaurant or retail space in a high-visibility Sacramento...
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Mailboxes - Packing & Shipping Center Business
$195,000
North Hollywood, CA
Busy Thai Restaurant
Ventura, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an established Thai restaurant in thriving down town Ventura.Thai restaurant offers a turnkey operation with existing clientele, strong local presence, with beer & wine...
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Cash Flow: $170,000
Swimwear Amazon Ecommerce Company – SBA Eligible
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
For sale is a well-established branded swimwear and aquatics products company in California with more than two decades of operating history, offering a diversified portfolio of specialty apparel,...
Cash Flow: $661,185
Established 29-Year Los Angeles Men’s Bodywear Brand for Sale
Pasadena, CA
After 29 successful years, one of the few Los Angeles-based men’s bodywear brands that designs and manufactures its collections locally is now available for acquisition. Renowned for its innovative...
Preschool Business For Sale Oakdale, CA
Oakdale, CA
Located in a charming, small-town neighborhood known for its welcoming community and rich history. Oakdale, often referred to as the "Cowboy Capital of the World," offers a blend of rural charm and...
Pilot Car Company
Fairfield, CA
Turnkey pilot car business with an established client base of trucking companies and freight haulers, providing oversize/overweight load escort services throughout the Bay Area and on cross-country...
Cash Flow: $201,074
Elite Luxury Marketplace & Carmel Flagship – Secured Lease thru 2034
Carmel, CA
A Global Luxury Ecosystem The Opportunity: A "Triple-Threat" Luxury Enterprise The Business is a premier multi-channel luxury enterprise representing a rare intersection of 35 years of heritage and...
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Long established catering company for sale
Martinez, CA
Established and highly regarded catering, has turnkey operation, allowing a new owner to open the doors and operate immediately. Centrally located in Contra Costa County. This catering business is a...
Cash Flow: $200,000
WRAP SANDWICH COMPANY
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Wrap City is positioned for growth and we've simplified the game. Unit sales range from $800k-$1.1M average unit sales $900K*
Fitness Facility
Orange County, CA
Profitable, premier fitness facility in South Orange County designed to provide independent trainers, fitness instructors, and wellness professionals with a high-quality space to conduct their...
Cash Flow: $89,234
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity + ABC 47 License
Watsonville, CA
This well-established California cuisine in the Santa Cruz County offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or experienced restaurateur looking to acquire a large, fully equipped...
Price Reduction .....Profitable Auto Body Shop
$425,000
Van Nuys, CA
Historic Speak Easy Bar in the Heart of Glendale
Glendale, CA
A Glendale Treasure! Located in the heart of Glendale, this little neighborhood bar commands history and nostalgia. The parking lot is not used by other tenants in the building at night so it makes it...
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High-Volume AYCE Sushi w/ strong profit and huge upside potential
Los Angeles, CA
High-Volume All-You-Can-Eat Sushi & Izakaya with Immediate Upside This turnkey restaurant combines proven profitability with substantial untapped growth potential, making it ideal for an experienced...
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Cash Flow: $350,000
Clothes Mentor®
Franchise
Available in California
If you have been feeling the need for a professional change that offers flexibility, growth potential, and personal fulfillment, Clothes Mentor franchise ownership might be the path you have been searching for. The resale industry is booming, and franchising has real advantages, but the best part is the process is already nailed down for you.
Fully Equipped Auto Biz + Property -Seamless Transition to Ownership
Orange County, CA
Established in 1985, this automotive repair shop has been a fixture in the community for over 40 years. It's built a loyal customer base, steady repeat business, and a reputation most shops never...
Cash Flow: $118,701
Profitable, Turnkey Home Services Franchise – Industry Leader
Santa Monica, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established CertaPro Painters® franchise serving Santa Monica, California. The current owner is retiring after building a highly successful business with an...
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Cash Flow: $227,565
Tracy Pool Service Route for Sale
Alameda County, CA
Rare, very tight route with loyal, strong paying clientele. Area is prime for growth. Consistent additional profits from filter cleans, upgrades and repairs. Pool draining equipment, extra sweepers...
Cash Flow: $149,500
Almaden Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
Well-seasoned, super-tight route in a high demand area to own and grow massive pool businesses. All the accounts are located within five to ten minutes of each other in Almaden Valley. Most of the...
Cash Flow: $120,500
Established & Profitable Deli – 20+ Years of Success
Marin County, CA
Established & Profitable Deli – 20+ Years of Success | $120K Seller Earnings | Growth Potential RRC#5350 Asking Price: $249,000 Location: Marin County Annual Revenue: $575,000 Annual Cash Flow:...
William Yoo
Sky Commercial Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EXPERIENCED AGENT
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Boutique Specialty Food and Gift Retailer
Riverside County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of the Coachella Valley, DRE #02120938, is proud to present this established specialty food and gift retail business located in a highly desirable desert-area shopping...
Cash Flow: $60,200
Newly Built Second-Gen Livermore Restaurant Space – Corner Location
Alameda County, CA
Newly Built Second-Gen Livermore Restaurant Space – Corner Location with 30-Seat Patio and Low Rent RRC#5348 Asking Price: $249,000 Location: Contra Costa County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info...
250-Unit ATM Portfolio | $590K Annual Cash Flow | Third Party Loaded
$1,972,805
San Francisco, CA
Turn-Key Boba Tea & Dessert Shop | 1,000 SF | Prime San Francisco Loca
San Francisco, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a beautifully built-out, turn-key Boba Tea & Dessert Shop in a desirable San Francisco location. Approximately 1,000± square feet with a modern interior, functional...
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Confidential Sale: One of Sacramento's Most Popular Bars
Sacramento County, CA
Confidential Sale: One of Sacramento's Most Popular Bars RRC#5347 Asking Price: $595,000 Location: Sacramento County Annual Revenue: Over $2,000,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent:...
Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.
Franchise
Available in California
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Popular Italian Restaurant Since 1977 with Full ABC Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County, CA
Popular Italian Restaurant Since 1977 with Full ABC Los Angeles County RRC#5344 Asking Price: $265,000 Location: Los Angeles County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info...
13-Bed Joint Commission Certified Residential Alcohol & Drug Rehab
Los Angeles County, CA
This fully licensed and Joint Commission accredited residential substance use disorder treatment facility represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in California's established behavioral...
Pizzaria with ABC Type 41 License
Sacramento County, CA
ESTABLISHED PIZZA RESTAURANT WITH ABC LICENSE - SACRAMENTO COUNTY This well-established pizza restaurant represents a turnkey acquisition opportunity, featuring decades of continuous operation and a...
Cash Flow: $55,000
Well-Established (10+ years) Environmental Consulting Company
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
San Diego County, CA
RARE FIND for sale! This established environmental consulting firm represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in a rapidly expanding market sector. With over ten years of continuous operations,...
Cash Flow: $172,950
Specialty Construction with Real Estate-$1mil +net
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Riverside County, CA
Longstanding, highly profitable Door and Door hardware sales and installation business available for acquisition, including the underlying real estate. Operating since 1980, this business has built a...
Cash Flow: $1,052,228
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
Diner with American & Mexican Classics Profitable and Busy!
Inglewood, CA
This Diner is a casual, family-oriented eatery in the city of Inglewood, Los Angeles County, CA that specializes in a diverse mix of American and Mexican comfort food. Known for using...
Cash Flow: $74,412
Creative & Popular Artisan Bakery with Well Established Clients
Napa County, CA
Creative & Popular Artisan Bakery with Well Established Clients and Distribution RRC#5257 Asking Price: $350,000 Location: Napa County Annual Revenue: $2,384,794 Annual Cash Flow:Contact for Info...
Sizzler Franchise - Beer & Wine -Well Established -San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
Sizzler Franchise, well-established, short hours, 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, desirable and upscale community of San Fernando Valley. Please note, that this franchisee is located...
Cash Flow: $166,344
Superior Fence & Rail
Franchise
Available in California
The first and leading fence franchise
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.
