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...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Distinguished Glass Company
Cash Flow: $93,824
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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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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Poolwerx
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Multiple revenue streams with franchisees averaging over $762,000 in gross profit yearly. With a proven business model and successful track record, we’re excited to offer you a range of franchise opportunities.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $523,883
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
18-Year E-Commerce Brand | $290k SDE | $370k Inventory Included
$1,395,000
Los Angeles County, CA
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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Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers.
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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
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
Hello Sugar
Franchise
Available in California
Hello Sugar dominates the Hair Removal category by offering the trifecta: wax, sugar, & laser hair removal! Our innovative approach to technology and franchisor services reduces franchisee workload and oversight requirements allowing you to scale without the need to work long nights in the business.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $240,560
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
Auto and Home Book with high Retention
$110,000
San Jose, CA
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
Christian Brothers Automotive
Franchise
Available Nationwide
A trusted name in the auto repair industry for over 40 years, Christian Brothers Automotive is a Christian business that provides each guest the "love your neighbor" experience. Currently, there are more than 265 locations successfully operating across 30 states, with a growth plan to reach 350 strategically placed locations by end of 2025.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,865,872
Vegan & Gluten free gourmet packaged food business
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: $65,000
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
Profitable Bay Area Real Estate Media & Lead Gen Company $343K Revenue
$228,000
Millbrae, CA
Oscar's Restaurant, Bar & Live Entertainment
Palm Springs, CA
Located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, Oscar’s Palm Springs presents a rare opportunity to own one of the desert’s most recognized dining, entertainment, drag shows, Sunday T- Dances and...
Auto Repair & Collision | $2M Revenue | 100+ Vehicle Capacity
Los Angeles, CA
Built and expanded into a $2 million revenue operation, this automotive repair and collision business combines substantial infrastructure, established marketing and customer acquisition systems, and...
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Cash Flow: $300,000
MilliCare
Franchise
Available in California
Looking for a business-to-business, recurring-revenue franchise with a strong brand name? MilliCare is a premium, international franchise specializing in maintaining and restoring commercial flooring and textiles. This B2B, recurring-revenue franchise is the premier, full-service commercial flooring and textile service provider with a 95% customer retention rate - proudly serving Class A commercial office buildings, retail centers, financial institutions, apartment complexes, hospitals, law offices, hotels, airports and more.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $542,762
HVAC Industrial Coating Company
Temecula, CA
HVAC Industrial Coating Company - Mostly in San Diego/Orange County This highly profitable, home-based HVAC coating business specializes in applying commercial-grade coatings to HVAC units throughout...
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Cash Flow: $140,000
Jewelry Business with Diversified Revenue and Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
This is a founder-led jewelry business with an established brand identity, loyal customer base, and diversified revenue across direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and inventory monetization channels. The...
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Cash Flow: $696,038
Profitable Green Retail Business For Sale
Vacaville, CA
Step into a proven, high-performing business that is the undisputed leader in teen and young adult fashion and resale for both guys and girls! This profitable Plato’s Closet location is more than just...
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Established Traditional Japanese restaurant
Davis, CA
Hikari is a well-established traditional Japanese restaurant operating as the only Omakase restaurant in the Sacramento-Davis area since 2021. Located in prime downtown Davis with 1,200 square feet of...
Cash Flow: $120,000
Cheers – Iconic Vacaville Bar & Nightclub for Sale (36 Years Strong!)
Vacaville, CA
After 36 successful years, Cheers A Pub—a beloved and established bar and nightclub—is now available for sale. This turn-key business is one of Solano County’s longest-running nightlife destinations,...
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Rachael Yun
California Bridge Realty
Serving Orange County, CA
As a Real Estate Professional team, CalBridge team recognizes and values trust in their client's place as a Buyer , Seller and investor. CalBridge strive to do their very best every day to exceed their client's expectations. CalBridge team's sales consistently go up in the plethora of multifaceted real estate translations including Commercial, New Construction Sales, Residential re-sale, Real Estate Investment, Property Management, and The First Time Home Buyer. Additionally, CalBridge property management department will give their best service in the area which includes finding and qualifying tenants in a short period of time and managing smoothly without any problems.
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Established Primary Care Practice - Glendale, CA
Glendale, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, physician-owned primary care practice located in the highly desirable Montrose neighborhood of Glendale, California. Successfully operating...
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Cash Flow: $266,000
Well-Established Liquor Store In A Prime Location
Corona, CA
Well-Established Liquor Store in Prime Corona Location Excellent opportunity to own and operate a well-established liquor store in Corona, California, serving a strong local customer base since 2006....
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Nadcap & AS9100D Aerospace CNC Manufacturer - $1.08M Annualized SDE
$4,800,000
Orange County, CA
NorCal Wine Bar in Highly Affluent Area! -Semi Absentee Owned - SC2292
California
This Wine Bar is a Northern California Limited Liability Company that has been in operation for the past 2 years under the current ownership. Featuring live music, gourmet food, and fine wines, this...
Beach City Auto Repair South Orange County $192k SDE Must be Mechanic
Orange County, CA
The Company is a well-established automotive repair facility located in South Orange County in a beach area and has operated in the same location for more than 21 years. Over that time, the business...
Cash Flow: $192,881
BlueFrog Plumbing & Drain
Franchise
Available in California
Invest in Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain: Your Gateway to Profitable and Resilient Business Ownership.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $457,615
Anaheim Hills Practice with CBCT — Expansion Capacity to 4 Ops
Anaheim, CA
Turnkey general dentistry practice for sale in Anaheim Hills, CA, located in the well-established Serrano Shopping Center. This second-generation, 1,122 sq ft office features near-new equipment (12–18...
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Fair Oaks Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
Perfect Starter route with great customers that pay on time. Tight Route with overall short drive times between houses. Most pools are only used lightly throughout the year. Easy maintenance accounts...
Cash Flow: $41,000
35+ yr Profitable Auto Repair Shop in OC 1.6M+ Gross
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Orange County, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-established, full-service automotive repair and maintenance business with excellent reviews in highly desirable Orange County. Operating successfully for over...
Cash Flow: $419,807
Confidential Precision CNC Manufacturing Business
Huntington Park, CA
Confidential opportunity to acquire a long-standing precision CNC manufacturing business with over 45 years of operating history serving aerospace, industrial, and government-related manufacturing...
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High-Growth Online Organic Hair Color Business - CA & HI Territory
Los Angeles County, CA
An exciting opportunity to acquire a growing online business representing a premium professional hair color and hair-care brand recognized for its use of naturally derived and certified organic...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Absentee Self-Portrait Studio
San Diego, CA
Self-portrait studio where clients book a session, arrive to a fully set-up space, and take their own professional-quality photos using a remote — no photographer required. They serve birthdays,...
Cash Flow: $52,198
Manager-Operated Corporate Catering and Meal-Prep Business
San Francisco, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: Established San Francisco-based corporate catering and subscription meal-prep business with a long operating history, recognizable...
Cash Flow: $155,398
Profitable, Established UPS Store, Semi-Absentee, 8 Yrs in Operation
San Diego County, CA
This established UPS Store franchise location in the San Diego market is now available for a qualified buyer seeking a recognizable, franchise-backed retail service business with trained staff,...
Cash Flow: $71,826
Profitable Restaurant with Management Team in Mission District
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
San Francisco, CA
Established, well-known restaurant in the Mission District, that comes with a loyal customer base, an experienced manager and a kitchen chef, and an operating model that requires minimal owner...
Cash Flow: $187,375
CEO Life Corporation
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Opportunity for a high margin, recurring revenue, no rent, no working capital, little employees, can be hands on or hands off, over simplistic business, with lots of room for error and hiccups - backed by a growing national team of top entrepreneurs that have already grown 8+ figure businesses, working on a common global mission.
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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