Oceanside, CA
Turnkey + Expansion Opportunity Multiple Revenue Streams (Memberships, Court Rentals, Lessons, Events) Prime Southern California Locations Rare Fully Permitted Development Project Included Explosive...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Padel Club Portfolio for Sale – Southern California (3 Sites)
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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...
Legacy Donut Shop - 44 years Strong
Newbury Park, CA
Nestled in the heart of Newbury Park, Santa Cruz County, this beloved donut shop represents more than just a business opportunity—it's a cherished community institution waiting for its next chapter....
Pizza Factory
Franchise
Available in California
Looking for a business and lifestyle you love? Check out Pizza Factory–Awesome since 1978! Our franchisees are living the good life in a casual atmosphere that’s free of the limits of the rat race. For single and multi-unit operators, we offer generous territories with streamlined start-up costs and flexible fast-casual and quick-service buildout models. Pizza Factory specializes in vast menu offerings, serving fresh, never frozen hand-tossed pizza, pasta, wings, sandwiches, salads, beer, wine and more. Awards include: Top 6 Food and Beverage franchise by both Franchise Business Review and QSR Magazine, PMQ’s Pizza Magazine’s leading franchises; and Entreprenuer.com’s Franchise 500.
Extreme Pizza Restaurant for sale
San Francisco, CA
Established Extreme Pizza franchise restaurant for sale in San Francisco's desirable South of Market location. This award-winning pizza restaurant has been successfully operating since 2009,...
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Premium Turnkey Nail Salon in Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, CA
ESTABLISHED NAIL SALON - REDONDO BEACH INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS OVERVIEW: Operating continuously since 2014 (10+ years), this established nail salon represents a proven business model in...
Unique & Scalable Wellness & Lifestyle Consumer Brand: Turn key ready
$120,000
Bonita, CA
Highly Profitable Barber Shop for Sale in Valley Village
Los Angeles, CA
ESTABLISHED BARBER SHOP - VALLEY VILLAGE This turn-key barber shop represents an exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of Valley Village, Los Angeles. Located in a prime, high-visibility...
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Established Glass Replacement & Repair Business
Salinas, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established glazing contractor business serving Monterey County for over 12 years under current ownership. The business runs on 85% commercial accounts including...
Cash Flow: $249,000
Mark Tzalka, LCBB, CFC
https://www.tsifranchisegroup.org/
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Mark Tzalka, LCBB, EECA is a Certified Business Broker. was associated with "Murphy Business " for 10 years as an area developer. One Of The Largest And Most Successful Business Brokerage Firms In The Nation With Offices Conveniently Located Throughout The United States. Mark Tzalka, is also a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser.
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Insurance Book of Business – Murrieta, Ca
Murrieta, CA
Don’t miss this opportunity to own an insurance book of business located in the highly desirable Murrieta market. Perfect for agents looking to step into ownership with immediate income. What’s...
Cash Flow: $66,000
For Sale: Insurance Book of Business
Encinitas, CA
Ready to take ownership of a business with immediate revenue and serious growth potential? This Farmers Insurance book of business is a rare opportunity to step in and start earning from day one....
Cash Flow: $80,000
High Opportunity Insurance Book of Business -$90,000
Carlsbad, CA
Looking to step into a profitable, scalable insurance business with immediate income potential? This is your chance. We are offering a small but powerful book of business with Farmers Insurance that’s...
Cash Flow: $71,800
Boba Shop for Sale in Torrance, CA for Sale
Torrance, CA
Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Please provide full name, email address, and phone number. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you....
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4-Year Established Smoke Shop, 2 Years with Liquor-Excellent Location
Glendale, CA
Smoke & Liquor is a well-established retail business located in an exceptional, high-demand area with strong and consistent foot traffic. The business has been operating for four years, with the smoke...
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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen
Franchise
Available Nationwide
$1.5M Avg Revenue, 46% Gross Margins in a $600B Market, Scalable model built for high ROI and long-term growth.
Chinese Restaurant for Sale in Busy Tustin Area Affordable Lease
Tustin, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a well-established Chinese restaurant in Tustin, specializing primarily in takeout and delivery. This turnkey operation has a loyal customer base and is ideal for an...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Highly Profitable Commercial Restroom Partition Mfr & Installer
Orange County, CA
This established commercial restroom partition manufacturing and installation company has operated successfully for nearly three decades, serving as a trusted industry leader throughout the West Coast...
EBITDA: $4,600,000
Profitable Wholesale Fashion Accessories & Cosmetics Store
$2,600,000
Los Angeles, CA
Local Favorite Organic Boba Shop – Est. 2019, Turnkey, Low Rent
Monrovia, CA
Established in 2019, this thriving organic boba tea shop has become a local favorite in downtown Monrovia, serving Los Angeles County with handcrafted, all-organic beverages and treats. Located in a...
Franchise-Ready Healthy Meal Prep Brand - 2 Locations
Los Angeles County, CA
Established healthy meal-prep and fast-casual brand with two profitable Southern California locations, plus a complete, packaged franchise system included in the sale. The hybrid model combines...
Cash Flow: $260,216
profitable Mexican Restaurant
Atwater, CA
Turnkey Mexican restaurant opportunity with a fully equipped commercial kitchen and established presence. This location is ready for immediate operation and includes all major kitchen equipment, prep...
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Lucrative Vending Machines (Healthier Snacks & Drinks) | Semi-Passive
San Francisco, CA
Lucrative – Semi-Absentee – Healthy Snacks & Drinks Vending Machines Business, covering the greater San Francisco area. Semi-Passive ownership, great margins, and plenty of room to grow. Each machine...
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Cash Flow: $182,000
Established Sandwich Franchise For Sale in Prime Location
Fresno County, CA
This profitable sandwich franchise represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity with 21 years of proven operational success since 2005. Located south of Fresno in Fresno County, California, this...
1 Million dollar a year revenue shop for sale!
Montclair, CA
900k to 1m in yearly sales be your own boss and get paid what you deserve. 7 lifts an alignment machine tires machine balancer. Brake lathes parts power washer. 6k sqrfoot shop Financing available....
POSTAL EXPRESS - Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Postal Express Great Location, Rancho Cucamonga Services Offered • Mail Services • Physical & Virtual Mailboxes • Copying, Scanning & Faxing • Packaging and Shipping Supplies • U-Haul Services • DMV...
GYMGUYZ
Franchise
Available in California
Own the #1 in-home and on-site personal training brand bringing fitness, accountability, and convenience directly to clients.
Fabulous Food Opportunity
Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing Turn Key Opportunity! Jump into the great world of food trucks, You can be the owner of one of the top performing food trucks in southern California, They don't operate on the streets. This is...
Cash Flow: $394,478
Equipment Rental Business w/ Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sonora, CA
EQUIPMENT RENTAL BUSINESS WITH REAL ESTATE Established in 1974, this turnkey equipment rental business represents a rare opportunity to acquire a market-leading operation in Sonora, California. For...
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2 CRUMBL Franchise Locations for sale in LA County!
$599,999
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Restaurant – Montebello, CA | Perfect for NEW CONCEPT | BRAND
Montebello, CA
Legend Hot Chicken in Montebello presents a rare turnkey opportunity for an operator seeking a modern, fully built-out restaurant space in a high-traffic corridor just off the 60 Freeway. With 1,903...
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For Sale 15 Years Established SEO & Digital Agency with 92% Retainers
Los Angeles County, CA
Established SEO & Digital Marketing Agency - 15 Years of Proven Success This well-established digital marketing agency has been serving clients since 2010, specializing in SEO and paid media services....
Cash Flow: $15,000
911 Restoration
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Water, fire, & mold damage restoration experts. We handle your leads & marketing via our 24/7 national call center. AI proof and recession proof business.
Profitable Established Turnkey Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale
Orange, CA
Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale - Orange County This profitable, turnkey Farmers Insurance agency has been serving Orange County since 1988, offering an exceptional opportunity for a...
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Established and Operating 2 Territory Home Services Franchise Resale
Santa Ana, CA
This is an established, open, and operating two-territory franchise resale in the home services space. Our franchise system offers a dynamic opportunity for results-driven entrepreneurs to experience...
Mathnasium Learning Center for Sale, CA (2512222)
Contra Costa County, CA
With over 1000 centers – and more opening each week – Mathnasium is rapidly growing in neighborhoods around the world. That’s because we are passionate about what we do. It’s also because our...
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Market for sale at a good price
San Mateo, CA
Established Liquor Store with Eastern European Market Focus This well-positioned liquor store in San Mateo, California presents an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneur looking to enter the retail...
Complete Auto Repair Business for Sale
San Diego County, CA
• Full Service Automotive Repair Business for Sale • In Business since 1985 • Great Reputation with 4.7 Stars on Yelp • 1 Employee in addition to the owner...
Cash Flow: $92,683
Lucia Yoon
Blatteis Realty Co. Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Independently owned and operated since 1922, Blatteis Realty was one of the first San Francisco real estate companies to specialize in retail and office space for lease. By emphasizing cooperation amongst our own team members as well as the brokerage community, our company's presence and knowledge of San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area has, for almost a century, secured the multigenerational loyalty of Property Owners, Institutional Organizations, Tenants, Principal Developers, and Brokers. Blatteis Realty's reputation for collaboration, knowledge, and extensive service grew alongside San Francisco's rise as a world center and international destination for fashion, retail, and entertainment. Our firm is a full-service brokerage company that covers the complete range of commercial real estate transactions: Retail Real Estate Services, Investment Sales & Acquisitions, Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Location Strategy Services, Commercial Real Estate Consulting Services, Property Management, and more. Our team of experts knows the value of maintaining relationships. Our clients know us for our knowledge and integrity. For a complete list of the services offered, please browse our website or contact us directly.
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Mission's Tortilla Route, Encinitas, CA
San Diego, CA
Imagine yourself as the owner of a thriving Mission Foods tortilla distribution route in beautiful Encinitas, California! This isn't just any route - you'll be representing one of the most trusted...
EBITDA: $87,947
Neighborhood Sports Bar with Patio
Sacramento County, CA
We are pleased to offer this popular established Neighborhood Sports Bar with a great casual vibe. Patrons count this welcoming bar as a favorite place to meet friends for Happy Hour or to catch a Big...
5 Year Licensed Home Health Care Service Provider
$850,000
Los Angeles, CA
Established Breakfast & Lunch – Prime Monterey County Location
Monterey County, CA
Established Breakfast & Lunch – Prime Monterey County Location RRC#5309 Asking Price: $549,000 Location: Monterey County Annual Revenue: $1,051,264 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent:...
Trusted Ventura County Fencing Business Primed for Growth
Ventura County, CA
This Ventura County fence and security installation and service company has served the Southern California market since the early 1980's, building a diversified mix of residential and commercial work...
Cash Flow: $479,830
Cruise Planners
Franchise
Available Nationwide
For more than 20 years, Cruise Planners has been a low-cost franchise opportunity that can yield high returns!
Established Napa Event Rentals, Modern & High-Margin
Napa County, CA
Established event rental business serving Napa Valley and the greater San Francisco Bay Area with a modern, digital open-air photo booth experience for weddings, winery events, corporate gatherings,...
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Cash Flow: $35,000
High-Margin AI Marketing Agency | $40K+ Recurring | Hospitality Niche
Palo Alto, CA
This is a lean, high-margin AI-driven marketing agency serving small-to-mid sized hospitality businesses. The company operates on a simple, subscription-based model, providing ongoing marketing...
Cash Flow: $56,000
Successful fine dining restaurant business - lower Haight/Hayes Valley
San Francisco, CA
Established Indian Fine Dining Restaurant - Hayes Valley/Lower Haight This exquisite Indian fine dining restaurant has been a distinguished presence in San Francisco's vibrant Hayes Valley/Lower...
Wholesale Flowers to Retail Stores.
Los Angeles County, CA
Established since 2021 this business provides fresh flowers weekly to 29 retail accounts(and growing) around mostly LA County (22 accounts), Orange County (5 Accounts), San Bernardino and Riverside...
Cash Flow: $211,091
Reefs Express Car Wash
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ripon, CA
Turnkey express tunnel car wash with real estate in a high-traffic Ripon, CA corridor. Built in 2024, the asset features a 110’ tunnel with premium MacNeil equipment and VacuTech vacuums, supporting...
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Established Sliding Door Repair Service
Redondo Beach, CA
This turnkey sliding door repair business is a high demand, low overhead operation serving the Los Angeles area. Known for fast, reliable service and strong customer satisfaction, the company...
Cleaning business at Bay Area
San Jose, CA
Established Cleaning Franchise Business - Bay Area This is an established cleaning franchise operation affiliated with a well-known national brand, serving the dense San Jose metropolitan area in...
Boutique Floral Design Business Serving Weddings & Special Events
Alameda County, CA
Here is a chance to acquire a thriving event floral design company with proven profitability, contracted future revenue, established industry relationships, and momentum from day one. Established...
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Cash Flow: $200,000
Barre Fitness - Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
Revenue streams: Memberships, class packs, and retail sales. Assets: A full list of equipment, mirrors, and fixtures. Training: Your willingness to provide a 2–4 week transition support period....
Cash Flow: $60,000
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Join Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken: A Legendary Brand with $1.8M AUV, Strong Unit Economics, and Amazing Chicken. Since 1966, We've Delivered Great Food and Franchise Success with Unmatched Support. Now Exclusively Partnering with Multi-Unit Developers for Growth Opportunities!
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.
