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,...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Absentee Self-Portrait Studio
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
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
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....
Amazing Athletes
Franchise
Available in California
Own a mobile youth sports franchise delivering programs inside preschools and childcare centers with recurring enrollment.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $158,366
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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Well-Established Home Health Agency in Burbank
$230,000
Burbank, CA
$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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Cynthia Randall
Transworld Business Advisors of San Francisco
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors brings buyers and sellers together. We are the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses and mergers and acquisitions. Adding value by assisting business owners in the confidential sale of their business. Through the process, we also assist entrepreneurs to find opportunities of business ownership through buying existing businesses or franchises. Transworld Business Advisors has assisted thousands of owners with the sale of their businesses domestically and internationally.
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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...
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
Mac Tools
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Starting your own business. The American dream. The opportunities are endless. And with Mac Tools – you’ll have a built-in support network to help make your dream a reality. With a Mac Tools franchise, we provide everything you need to get on the right path.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $520,010
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
Semi-Absentee Custom Cabinetry Business | $2M+ Revenue
$1,200,000
Van Nuys, CA
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...
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...
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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Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Blue Kangaroo Packoutz is a rapidly growing contents cleaning and restoration franchise, emerging as a leader in a niche market nationwide.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $413,057
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
Roofing Company for Sale | Strong Brand & Growth
$880,000
Glendale, CA
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
TINT WORLD®
Franchise
Available Nationwide
TINT WORLD® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest growing automotive accessories and window tinting franchise, specializing in in window tinting, protective film, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, car and truck accessories, wheels and tires, ceramic coating and detailing services, and Mobile Services™ for residential, commercial, and marine window tinting, decorative films, and protective coatings services.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $816,249
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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Emeryville Public Market Turnkey Food Hall Restaurant Opportunity
Emeryville, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped restaurant space in The Public Market in Emeryville. At approximately 774 SF, this is one of the smallest food stalls in The Public Market, offering a...
Restaurant and Bar with Beer Garden in Affluent Sacramento County Area
Sacramento County, CA
Restaurant and Bar with Beer Garden in Affluent Sacramento County Neighborhood RRC#5368 Asking Price: $695,000 Location: Sacramento County Annual Revenue: $2,380,453 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info...
Unbranded Gas Station - Rent -$8,900 incl NNN + Long Lease
Ontario, CA
Price Dropped...Low Rent - $8,900 incl nnn, Net Profit - $40,000 @ month Unbranded Gas Station - Rent -$8,900 incl NNN + Long Lease + Room to Grow Unbranded Gas Station - Lease - 15 Years + Low Rent...
EBITDA: $540,000
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 National Franchise System with Proven Operating Platform
California
Established franchise system with a proven business model, audited financials, and recurring royalty-based revenue from an existing network of franchisees. The business offers multiple revenue...
Cash Flow: $196,136
Shangri-La Restaurant, Bar & OASIS is for sale! Outstanding Design
Fair Oaks, CA
Shangri-La Restaurant, Bar & OASIS is for sale! Outstanding Design, Charm and Strong Goodwill RRC#5361 Offered at $415,000 Location: Sacramento County Annual Revenue: $2,070,651 Annual Cash Flow:...
The Masterpiece of ownership " Sushi Restaurant"
$120,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
Two-Location Independent Pharmacy Platform - Southern CA
San Bernardino County, CA
$2.17M Adj. EBITDA · Two-Location Pharmacy Platform with 3rd Location Coming Highly profitable two-location independent retail pharmacy operating in Orange County and San Bernardino County,...
EBITDA: $2,167,000
North County Coastal Family Salon
San Diego, CA
Full-service, family hair salon serving North County San Diego from the same location since 1985. Specializes in children's haircuts – including first haircuts and kids with special needs – while also...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.
Franchise
Available in California
JOIN OUR TOP-RANKED EDUCATION FRANCHISE.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $609,454
Established Riverside Collision Repair Facility & Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside, CA
Established Riverside Collision Repair Facility & Real Estate Rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational collision repair facility with real estate in the rapidly growing Riverside/Inland Empire...
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Cash Flow: $97,000
Established Japanese Sushi Rest / W. Hollywood - Lender Pre-Approved
West Hollywood, CA
Established Japanese fusion sushi bar operating continuously since July 2019 in West Hollywood. The restaurant emphasizes daily fresh fish deliveries, scratch-made sauces, and a menu blending...
Cash Flow: $195,000
Prime Village Storefront: Beloved Women's Boutique, 30+yrs Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare chance to own a charming women's clothing boutique that has anchored the same tree-lined, pedestrian shopping village in the Valley for more than three decades. The block is a destination in...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Turnkey Multi-State Photo/Video Co. with Established Partnerships
San Francisco, CA
This turnkey photography business presents a unique opportunity to acquire a profitable, multi-state operation with established systems and minimal time commitment. Operating across the San Francisco...
Cash Flow: $112,000
For Sale: Established Boba Tea Shop
Garden Grove, CA
Overview Turnkey boba tea shop in a premium Little Saigon-adjacent location. This established, cash-flowing business offers immediate revenue potential, experienced staff, and flexible sale options —...
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EBITDA: $70,000
Profitable Family & Sports Medicine Practice – Folsom, CA
Folsom, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly profitable integrative family and sports medicine practice in Folsom, California—one of the most desirable and fastest-growing suburbs of...
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Cash Flow: $266,000
Architecture, Engineering and Development Firm
San Diego County, CA
Founded in 2001, this firm offers architecture, engineering, and project/program management services, with projects across Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico. The company supports disabled...
Cash Flow: $230,221
Profitable Foster's Freeze Opportunity/Property available
Fresno County, CA
Turnkey/Profitable Foster's Freeze Opportunity in Fresno County * Gross Annul sales range from $403,000 to $503,000 * Low rent of $2,500 a month or option to Purchase the property * Purchase price...
Cash Flow: $91,000
Hospice Agency for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
A well-established hospice agency is operational since 2022, CDPH licensed, Medicare and Medical certified, ACHC accredited. No ADR, No CAP Issues, minimum average daily census, with geographic...
Cruise Planners
Franchise
Available Nationwide
For more than 20 years, Cruise Planners has been a low-cost franchise opportunity that can yield high returns!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $518,262
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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