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...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Oscar's Restaurant, Bar & Live Entertainment
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
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...
6
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...
6
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...
6
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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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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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...
Mister Sparky Electric
Franchise
Available in California
Power is powerful! Invest in a top-tier, recession-resistant electrical services franchise backed by the Mister Sparky brand!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,227,530
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
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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Turnkey Farmers Insurance Agency | $200K+ Cash Flow | Immediate Income
$348,000
Walnut Creek, CA
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
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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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
Send Me a Pro
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Send Me a Pro is the first Home Services Platform Franchise, enabling you to aggregate multiple home services under one franchise.
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
Children's Educational & Activity Club - Russian-speaking Community
Orange County, CA
Established Russian-speaking children’s enrichment and education center located in Orange County. This business offers a unique community-focused environment helping children preserve and develop...
Cash Flow: $50,000
Multi-Provider Primary Care & Sleep Medicine Practice in Southern CA
San Bernardino, CA
Profitable CBD Store in Prime Downtown Location - May qualify E2 Visa
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-established CBD retail store located in a prime downtown area with strong foot traffic and excellent visibility. The business offers a curated selection of CBD products, edibles, beverages,...
Cash Flow: $151,343
Established Hair Salon Franchise Semi-absentee, E2 / L1 Visa-friendly
Culver City, CA
Established Hair Salon Franchise in Culver City, West LA / Semi-absentee, E2 / L1 Visa-friendly Opportunity A rare chance to step into a long-established, turnkey hair salon under one of North...
Cash Flow: $60,209
SQF-Certified PET Bottle Manufacturing and Water Bottling Facilities
Riverside, CA
This Southern California located Turnkey manufacturing opportunity is priced as an ASSETS SALE well below Replacement Cost at $2.9 million. The exceptional opportunity has two components, one is...
Cash Flow: $780,000
Full-Service Construction Co. | Residential & Comm | Strong Earnings
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
Hospice License For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Clean San Diego County based CDPH License. 7 County GSA. 100% CHOW available....
30-Year Janitorial Company | 90%+ Recurring Revenue | Absentee-Ready
Orange County, CA
Established 30-Year Commercial Janitorial Company - Orange County, CA This turnkey commercial janitorial operation represents a rare opportunity to acquire three decades of brand equity and...
Cash Flow: $190,000
Turnkey Chinese Restaurant in Prime Garden Grove Location
Garden Grove, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established Chinese restaurant in a high-traffic commercial corridor at 14291 Euclid St D108-109, Garden Grove, CA. Ideally situated near the vibrant Little...
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Hammer and Nails
Franchise
Available in California
We're building something legendary - Hammer & Nails: The Original All-in-one Men's Grooming membership. Men used to have two options: a rushed haircut at a strip-mall chain, or nothing at all. Hammer & Nails changed that in 2016, and we're still the only complete men's grooming franchise built around recurring memberships instead of one-off visits. It's dependable, recurring revenue from members who come back every month. Not a fluke of foot traffic and it's in a category that's only continuing to grow fast.
$157K Cash Flow | Ojai Optometry | Established 25+ Years
Ojai, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, 25+ year, profitable optometry practice with only one competitor within a 15-mile radius. Two other practices in the area have had optometrists...
Cash Flow: $157,000
It’s shipping and handling bussiness near by coast Sandiego
San Diego County, CA
ESTABLISHED SHIPPING & HANDLING BUSINESS - SAN DIEGO COUNTY This well-established shipping and handling business, operating since 1985, presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity in San Diego...
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Rolling ATM Machine, Retire Early!
$185,000
Elk Grove, CA
Highly Profitable Environmental Services & Waste Management Firm in So
Los Angeles County, CA
A highly profitable, asset-light environmental services firm providing hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, filtration media management, and regulatory compliance support to industrial,...
EBITDA: $1,700,000
Profitable Food Court Restaurant Location-Prominent San Diego Mall
San Diego County, CA
This profitable fast casual Korean restaurant is located in a bustling food court in one of San Diego county's most prominent malls. Easy to operate and fully staffed Very popular food choice for the...
Merry Maids
Franchise
Available in California
Merry Maids is a recognized and industry-leading house cleaning franchise in the U.S. Merry Maids has more than 7,000 home cleaning professionals who service homes on four continents, including more than 200,000 homes in North America every month. Merry Maids is proud to be part of Atlanta-based ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SERV), a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services for over 75 years.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $738,593
Turn-key and Historical Automotive Service / Parts Center in LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
Presenting a rare opportunity: A well-established, full-service automotive center in Los Angeles County, a trusted hub for local customers for decades. This business stands out as a turnkey auto...
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25 Year Established Window Washing Company
Castaic, CA
UPDATE! I recently had a couple very positive developments in my life. As a result I've lowered my price. BUSINESS OVERVIEW: Dynamite Window Washing has operated in Santa Clarita for 25 years. This is...
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Cash Flow: $100,000
Turnkey & Scalable B2B & C Full-Service Marketing & Print Franchise
Los Angeles County, CA
Business Description Nestled in a thriving part of South Bay in LA County is a privileged opportunity to acquire a well-established Profitable & Trusted Brand of business services, print, signage, and...
Cash Flow: $188,835
Established Home Staging Business w Warehouse SBA Pre Qualified
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable and profitable home staging business serving the South Bay area for the past 7 years. The company has built a strong brand and long-standing...
Cash Flow: $185,000
SBA Approved Absentee Run Non-Surgical Hair Replacement Biz in NorCal
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
SBA-Approved Absentee-Run Non-Surgical Hair Replacement Biz With Recurring Revenue! - SC2114 This Northern California Non-Surgical Hair Replacement Company is a California S Corporation and was...
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Cash Flow: $367,571
Ardeshir Azhir
Murphy Business L.A., Inc.
Serving Orange County, CA
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Restaurant with many local regular customers!
Murrieta, CA
After 13 successful years, this beloved family-owned and operated sushi restaurant is ready for its next chapter—and a new owner! This isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a well-established local business...
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Branded Gas Station, C-Store & Car Wash
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Butte County, CA
Exclusively Listed and Presented By: The Gas Broker® Offered for sale is a 100% absentee-operated Chevron gas station, convenience store with Type-20 Beer & Wine License, and upgraded car wash. The...
For Sale | Bubble Zone Car Wash
$5,250,000
Visalia, CA
Established Pet Brand + 2 Mobile Trucks + E-Commerce + Franchise
Orange County, CA
The Mobile Barkery is an established Southern California mobile pet treat and retail brand operating since 2021, offering a unique combination of mobile retail, proprietary products, ecommerce and...
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Fully Built-Out Restaurant & Bar for Lease, $799K Key Money
San Joaquin County, CA
Picture yourself walking into your own fully operational restaurant and bar - no construction headaches, no permit delays, just keys in hand and ready to serve customers. This incredible 5,983 square...
Caring Transitions
Franchise
Available in California
75 million seniors need home relocation, downsizing, and estate sales services. Join one of America's fastest-growing senior service franchises.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $296,598
76 Gas Station with Land + Car Wash + $9,000 Rental Income
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stockton, CA
PRICE DROPPED.....PRICE DROPPED.....PRICE DROPPED...... 76 Gas Station with Land + Car Wash + $9,000 Rental Income + Fuel Contract Expire Excellent Location with $9,000 Rental Income + Car Wash + 1.19...
High Margin, Low Entry Home Services, Industry Leader-Motivated Seller
Thousand Oaks, CA
The Thousand Oaks business is located in a highly desirable and thriving market, and it is part of one of the strongest advertising co-ops in the country (LA co-op). The sale includes two branded...
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Cash Flow: $93,623
Established Senior Home Care Business with Strong Growth Potential
Orange County, CA
Established Senior Home Care Business – Turnkey Opportunity with Growth Potential Established senior care business serving individuals and families who need dependable, compassionate support and...
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Multi-Unit Panera Bread Portfolio Located in California
California
Rare opportunity to acquire a multi-unit Panera Bread® portfolio located in California. Panera is one of the nation’s most recognized fast-casual restaurant brands, with more than 2,200 bakery-cafés...
Cash Flow: $2,605,000
Special-Needs Family Care Coordination SaaS App
Los Angeles, CA
Our client operates a secure digital platform built for families raising children with disabilities, neurodivergence, chronic medical conditions and complex educational needs. Families use it to...
Cash Flow: $13,264
Express Car Wash Newly Built In 2024 + Property
Montebello, CA
A New-Generation Express Car Wash with Real Estate • Newly Built in 2024: Ride Thru Express Car Wash offers modern infrastructure, a state-of-the-art express tunnel, and valuable real estate •...
76 Gas, CK, Express Car Wash Built in 2023 + Rental Space 6,164 SF
San Bernardino, CA
76 Gas Station, Circle K, Express Car Wash built in 2023, Retail Center + Property Investment Highlights · Modern design, multi-profit center investment opportunity newly built in late 2023 · Multiple...
EBITDA: $1,381,500
Retail Pharmacy in Chino Hills, San Bernardino Medical Building
Chino Hills, CA
Well established [2021] Retail Pharmacy located in the commercial/residential area of Chino Hills, San Bernardino County. Located inside a medical building, surrounded by multiple medical buildings....
Cash Flow: $185,650
Aviation Manual Library For Sale
El Mirage, CA
Thomson's Aviation Manuals Inc. represents a unique opportunity to acquire the largest privately-owned aviation technical library in operation. This established retail business houses an extraordinary...
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One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
Franchise
Available in California
Join the #1 HVAC franchise brand! Become a part of the essential services industry driven by consumer demand and support by a nationally-recognized name in HVAC.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $987,015
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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