Los Angeles County, CA
Service technicians are currently cleaning all accounts and available to a new owner. The customer base is excellent, featuring reliable payers. Long time devoted customers who appreciate our...
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Palmdale Pool Service Route for Sale
Cash Flow: $135,000
Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant & Bakery. Owner-Operated.
San Francisco, CA
Established Mediterranean Restaurant & Bakery - Owner-Operated Serving downtown San Francisco since 2007, currently operating as a Mediterranean Restaurant with a focus on wraps, plates, salads, and...
Friends and Roses!
Sherman Oaks, CA
An exceptional opportunity to own Friends & Roses, a well-established flower shop in a prime Sherman Oaks location on bustling Ventura Boulevard. Known for its loyal customer base and steady stream of...
Well-Established Beauty and Med Aesthetics Business
Anaheim, CA
OC Esthetique & Spa is a well-established medical and beauty aesthetics spa operating since 2015 in Anaheim Hills, Orange County. This turnkey opportunity features a beautifully renovated 1,335 square...
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Express Car Wash - Real Estate - Rental Income
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ontario, CA
EXPRESS CAR WASH + REAL ESTATE – DUAL FLEX CAR WASH MODEL + RENTAL INCOME • This Flex Car Wash combines both Express Car Wash and Full-Service Car Wash operations • Attracts both speed-focused and...
AI Enabled Cardiac Diagnostics and Remote Monitoring Platform
Pleasanton, CA
A Silicon Valley-based medical device company has developed an integrated cardiac diagnostics and remote monitoring platform combining ECG, phonocardiography (PCG), digital heart sounds and...
Cash Flow: $1,000
Established self serve car wash with Commercial Building.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Portola, CA
Imagine owning the only self-serve car wash in Portola, California – you'll have a true monopoly in this charming Plumas County community! This isn't just a car wash; you're getting a complete...
Cash Flow: $30,000
High-Margin Multifamily Contractor | 2025 $896K SDE | SBA Approved
San Diego County, CA
An opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, dominant commercial general contracting firm. Unlike typical residential remodelers, this business operates exclusively in a high-barrier B2B niche,...
Cash Flow: $842,000
Three Paths to the Opportunity!
Palm Springs, CA
Transform your investment into a thriving entertainment destination in one of California's premier resort markets. This established Palm Springs hospitality venue delivers multiple revenue streams and...
Custom Sign & Vehicle Graphics Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Custom sign, vehicle graphics, and printing business for sale in San Diego County with more than four decades of operating history. The company provides in-house design, production, and installation...
Cash Flow: $69,657
Altitude Trampoline Park
Franchise
Available in California
Altitude Trampoline Park is the premier family entertainment destination, bringing active family fun to the global communities it serves. As one of the world's largest family entertainment franchises, the brand has grown to more than 85 locations open or in development across 29 states and four countries.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,045,001
Semi-Absentee Wellness Franchise, Managed Remotely, Top Performing Loc
Pasadena, CA
This is a well-established, membership-based health and wellness studio in the affluent San Gabriel Valley submarket of Pasadena, CA. Day-to-day operations are run on-site by a manager and trained...
Cash Flow: $240,000
Low Rent Burger Restaurant in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
Turnkey Independent Restaurant in Fresno County Asking price is $275K plus inventory Gross monthly sales are $60K to $75K Space is estimated up to 2,600 SF Rent is $3,765 a month Seller built out the...
Niche Facilities Service and Repair Business
$150,000
Roseville, CA
North Bay 35-Year Catering & Event Business w Commercial Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sonoma County, CA
North Bay 35-Year Wedding & Event Catering Business with Commercial Real Estate This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established wedding and event catering business with approximately 35 years...
Modern Restaurant On Burlingame Avenue
Burlingame, CA
Business Overview A rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, highly profitable 2,900 sq. ft. restaurant situated in the heart of Burlingame Avenue—the Peninsula’s most affluent and sought-after...
Cash Flow: $328,102
Gianluca Carella
RouteCloud
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Route Cloud specializes in assisting pool service route owners and pool service business operators with successful transactions across California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, and Florida. Our focus is exclusively within the pool service industry, allowing us to bring a level of specialization and understanding that general business brokers often cannot provide. The pool service industry is unique. Recurring revenue models, route density, service pricing, equipment service work, and technician logistics all play an important role in determining the value and transferability of a pool route or pool service company. Our team understands these factors because we have operated inside the industry ourselves. Route Cloud leverages modern digital marketing strategies to connect sellers with a highly targeted audience of qualified buyers. Instead of relying solely on traditional listing marketplaces, we utilize digital advertising, industry-specific marketing channels, and a growing network of active buyers looking to expand their existing operations. Our buyer network includes both first-time entrepreneurs entering the pool service industry as well as established operators looking to expand their existing routes through strategic acquisitions. Whether the opportunity involves a small starter route or a large established pool service company, Route Cloud helps facilitate introductions, structure transactions, and guide both buyers and sellers through the process in a professional and efficient manner. By focusing exclusively on pool service routes and pool service businesses, Route Cloud aims to simplify the buying and selling process while helping both sides of the transaction achieve successful outcomes.
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High-Volume Turnkey Restaurant in Lake Forest & Irvine
Lake Forest, CA
Intersection of Rockfield Blvd & Lake Forest Dr This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, turnkey restaurant perfectly positioned on the border of Lake Forest and Irvine. Located at the...
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Turnkey Business Opportunity – Ventura County Area – $129,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
Established Subway franchise in the 91320 area for sale by owner. Priced to sell at **$129,000**. **Highlights:** * Over **$70,000 remodel completed** * **No remodel required** * **Low rent** *...
Cash Flow: $63,000
Papa John’s Pizza - Explosive Growth - New Contracts - Low Rent
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
Nail Salon in Prime Toluca Lake/ Burbank area for Sale!
Los Angeles County, CA
Beautifully designed salon with a full team of technicians and front desk. Been a staple in the community for over 15 years. Huge plaza with ample parking. One of the busiest Von's in the area driving...
High Volume Grocery Market with Liquor offered with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Monterey County, CA
Description: Established in 1979, this Market is located on a busy street right off Highway 101. It is surrounded by residential housing and other businesses. The store provides ample parking for...
Cash Flow: $600,000
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Franchise
Available in California
Tired of the corporate grind? Consider becoming part of a booming custom t-shirt and apparel industry that’s expected to more than double by 2030, with Big Frog Franchise. Own a lucrative, fulfilling, and FUN retail business with multiple revenue streams, minimal staffing needs, a 62.5% average gross profit margin, and low investment and inventory costs.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $545,125
Coffee and Sandwich Shop For Sale
Long Beach, CA
This amazing Coffee/Sandwich/Deli Shop is a great little place that’s both warm and inviting, serving some of the best brewed coffee, lattes, and specialty drinks, in and around Long Beach. Here’s...
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Buy and/or Manage a Dream Medical Practice over 5000 patients in LA
Los Angeles, CA
This is the perfect opportunity for an entrepreneurial candidate to buy a business that has been a steady and consistent money maker for decades. The current owner is looking to retire due to provable...
Turnkey Farmers Insurance Agency | $200K+ Cash Flow | Immediate Income
$348,000
Walnut Creek, CA
Established Fujisan sushi bar franchise for sale in OC Tustin
Orange County, CA
Established Fujisan Sushi Bar located inside a busy supermarket in Tustin, California. This is a turnkey business with an established operation and customer base. The business is simple to operate and...
Cash Flow: $12,000
Established Automotive Engine Rebuilding & Machine Shop Business
Pomona, CA
ESTABLISHED AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REBUILDING & MACHINE SHOP - POMONA, CA This well-established automotive engine rebuilding and machine shop presents an exceptional opportunity in the heart of Southern...
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High Volume Smog Check business since 2005
Gilroy, CA
Established Smog Check Station - Gilroy, CA This profitable smog check business has been serving the Gilroy community since 2005, generating consistent revenue through high-volume operations. Located...
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5-Star Tree Care Company in Prime Sacramento Market — $460k EBITDA
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Sacramento County, CA
Established, Profitable Full-Service Tree Care Company – Sacramento County, CA This well-established tree care company has spent years building a reputation as one of the most trusted names in its...
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Cash Flow: $580,000
Mission's Tortilla Route, Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest, CA
Step into immediate profitability with this turnkey Mission's Tortilla distribution route generating $579,693 in annual sales and delivering $78,911 in net income. You'll gain instant access to a...
EBITDA: $78,911
Established Liberty Tax Franchise
Fullerton, CA
Liberty Tax is an established tax preparation franchise serving individuals and small businesses across the U.S. Franchisees operate their own local businesses while benefiting from an established...
SBA Pre-Approved Semi-Absentee Car Wash and Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Compton, CA
This established express car wash is located along a high-traffic corridor in Compton, California. Built in 2019, the property features an approximately 2,488-square-foot car wash facility situated on...
Martinizing Cleaners
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Martinizing is the Most Iconic Name In Dry Cleaning!
Bussiness for sale by owner
Campbell, CA
✨ Eyelash Extensions & Eyebrow Service Studio for Sale buy owner Moving out – great opportunity to own a simple, established beauty business in a prime shopping center location, right next to Whole...
eCommerce footwear and apparel retailer
San Francisco, CA
A multi-channel e-Commerce footwear, apparel, and accessories retailer is available. The company operates as an authorized reseller of leading national outdoor, comfort, and lifestyle footwear brands,...
Cash Flow: $3,901,122
Multi-Provider Primary Care & Sleep Medicine Practice in Southern CA
San Bernardino, CA
Turnkey Licensed Residential Detox Facility for Sale–Los Angeles Area
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey 6-Bed Licensed Detox Facility for Sale – Los Angeles Area Rare opportunity to acquire a fully licensed, turnkey 6-bed drug & alcohol detox facility in the Los Angeles / San Fernando Valley...
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Absentee Tattoo Studio - High Visibility Neighborhood
Los Angeles County, CA
An opportunity to acquire a highly recognized, premium lifestyle brand and retail destination situated in a culturally vibrant, high-visibility neighborhood of Los Angeles County. Established in 2019,...
Cash Flow: $232,305
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Franchise
Available in California
With 650+ locations across the U.S. and Canada, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa makes luxury spa services — including massage, facial, and body slimming and toning — accessible to a broader clientele. After 20 years of consecutive growth, we have an average unit volume of $1.35 million and nearly 600,000 members and growing nationwide.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,334,936
Exceptional Restaurant Opportunity – Business, Furniture, Etc
Palm Desert, CA
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire **Mimmo's Italian Restaurant**, one of Palm Desert's most respected and well-established independent Italian restaurants. Since opening its doors in 2012,...
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State of the art express exterior Carwash
Yreka, CA
Only Carwash in siskiyou county California, ca. in the Walmart regional shopping center. Yreka is the county seat. Population 45000 Business well established with great growth potential...
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(CA) 3- Truck Amazon & OTR Established lanes
San Bernardino County, CA
***We also are selling a 2 truck Company*** Asking Price: $279,000 Cash Flow (SDE): $178,000 ******************** **CONTACT** To get more information and to schedule a call, please copy and paste the...
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Cash Flow: $228,000
Profitable Business with Reviews & Growth Potential
San Marcos, CA
This is for someone who wants to step into a working business and grow it. The foundation is here. The effort hasn’t been. That’s the opportunity. This home-based service business covers 21 zip codes...
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Turn-Key Mexican Restaurant & Bar | High-Volume SE Los Angeles
South Gate, CA
Turn-Key Mexican Restaurant & Bar | High-Volume SE Los Angeles At a Glance Location: Southeast Los Angeles, CA (Downey adjacent) Status: Fully operational & profitable Highlights: High-volume kitchen,...
Cash Flow: $70,000
WOO JAE 'TOM' PARK
KEY REALTY LLC
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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OC2107 Commercial Fleet & Transit Graphics
Riverside County, CA
This premier Southern California-based fleet and transit graphics company offers a unique opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with over three decades of proven success. Specializing in...
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Cash Flow: $625,000
Salon Property Business with Booth Rental Model – Strong Cash Flow
Placer County, CA
This business model offers numerous advantages: • Predictable recurring monthly income • No payroll obligations for stylists • Reduced management responsibilities • Lower operating complexity •...
EBITDA: $59,340
Rolling ATM Machine, Retire Early!
$185,000
Elk Grove, CA
The UPS Store Franchise In Prime Location
Santa Ana, CA
An excellent opportunity to purchase this established The UPS Store in the heart of Santa Ana. This is a newer Laser Lite store design, which is intended to create a modern, open, and efficient...
Cash Flow: $88,795
Pizza Factory for Sale with or without the Franchise Title
Fresno, CA
This is a turn key business,ready you have everything you will need to operate a take out pizza restaurant....
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Cash Flow: $74,139
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
Sacramento Restaurant & Bar with Entertainment A+ Downtown Location
Sacramento, CA
SACRAMENTO RESTAURANT & BAR WITH ENTERTAINMENT – A+ DOWNTOWN LOCATION $225,000 + Approximately $15,000 Inventory We are pleased to offer this popular Downtown Sacramento restaurant, full-liquor bar...
Turkey Dental Practice/ La Habra
La Habra, CA
Excellent visible / Strong growth potential Current owner only operates only 1.5 days. Well-established dental practice operating at the same highly visible Harbor Boulevard location in La Habra since...
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Cash Flow: $120,000
Pizzeria, Well-Established with Strong Visibility, High Foot Traffic,
San Francisco, CA
A well-established pizzeria founded in 2006, and the current owner took over in 2016. The current owner is semi-absentee; the business benefits from strong foot traffic and is near high schools and a...
Established E-Commerce Jewelry Brand for Sale
Ventura County, CA
Make It Minnie is an established direct-to-consumer jewelry brand with a loyal customer community, recognizable aesthetic, established supplier network, and substantial digital audience. After nearly...
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French Crepes & event catering-Corner with patio high traffic Blvd
Fullerton, CA
On busiest Blvd corner location with patio, also included 3 mobile vans with all the equipment for on site event catering. Beer & Wine license .All included .Established 2008 . Lots of repeat loyal...
Cash Flow: $96,000
Established Guitar Shop - Coastal North County San Diego
San Diego County, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a beloved, debt-free musical instrument retail store in one of Southern California's most affluent coastal communities. American Music Store has been a fixture on...
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River City Queen Charter Boat & Floating Event Venue
Sacramento, CA
River City Queen Charter Boat & Floating Event Venue Rare opportunity to own an established and profitable Sacramento charter-boat business and distinctive floating event venue with a full-liquor...
SBA Eligible / Turnkey Authentic Japanese Restaurant ABC 47 license
San Gabriel, CA
Turnkey Authentic Japanese Restaurant for Sale | Prime San Gabriel Valley Location | SBA Eligible Exceptional Opportunity to Own a High-Volume Japanese Restaurant in the Heart of the San Gabriel...
EBITDA: $380,000
High Traffic Locations seeking reliable owner operator LA
Arcadia, CA
Many locations want our machines need someone who can scale. **What’s Included:** • **2 Established Machines** currently generating approximately $20,000 in annual income • **2 Fresh machines at...
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Mr. Electric
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Electrical Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $1.41M average gross sales (300K-500K territory population) and $514K average gross sales (74K-300K territory population)!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,114,087
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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