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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...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $69,657

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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...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

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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...

$275,000

$275,000

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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...

$650,000

$650,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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...

$799,000

$799,000

Cash Flow: $328,102

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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$350,000

$350,000

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** *...

$129,000

$129,000

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...

$159,999

$159,999

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...

$225,000

$225,000

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...

$3,700,000

$3,700,000

Cash Flow: $600,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Ziggi's Coffee
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Brew community and profit with Ziggi’s Coffee—flexible formats, strong support, and high AUV in one of America’s fastest-growing franchises.

$150,000

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $836,332

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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$259,900

$259,900

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...

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Multi-Provider Primary Care & Sleep Medicine Practice in Southern CA

San Bernardino, CA

San Bernardino, 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...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

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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$599,000

$599,000

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TNW BUSINESS BROKERS

Serving Sacramento County, CA

TNW Business Brokers Inc., based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is a full-service business brokerage firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, franchise owners, and investors buy and sell businesses with confidence and success. With deep expertise in franchise resales, restaurant and retail transactions, and small-to-mid-market business sales, TNW has built a trusted reputation for professionalism, transparency, and results.

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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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$120,000

$120,000

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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$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Cash Flow: $580,000

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

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...

$115,000

$115,000

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...

$200,000

$200,000

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...

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

MaidPro
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Average Annual Franchise Revenue: $430,998* Award-winning MaidPro is America's most loved home cleaning franchise. Trusted for over 30 years by families and businesses alike.

$45,000

$45,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $430,998

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...

$40,000

$40,000

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,...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $3,901,122

Rolling ATM Machine, Retire Early!

$185,000 - Elk Grove, CA

$185,000

Elk Grove, 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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$125,000

$125,000

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,...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $232,305

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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$529,000

$529,000

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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$6,250,000

$6,250,000

(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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$379,000

$379,000

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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$99,000

$99,000

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,...

$159,999

$159,999

Cash Flow: $70,000

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!

$750,000

$750,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,883,846

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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Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

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 •...

$150,000

$150,000

EBITDA: $59,340

For Sale | Bubble Zone Car Wash

$5,250,000 - Visalia, CA

$5,250,000

Visalia, 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...

$200,000

$200,000

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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$121,000

$121,000

Cash Flow: $74,139

Wrap City Sandwich Company
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Wrap City is positioned for growth and we've simplified the game. Unit sales range from $800k-$1.1M average unit sales $900K*

$150,000

$150,000

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...

$225,000

$225,000

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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$375,000

$375,000

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...

$195,000

$195,000

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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$130,000

$130,000

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...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $96,000

Joe Saad

Joe Saad Buiness Broker

Serving San Diego County, CA

In business since 1987 serving San Diego County: specializing in small to medium size businesses.

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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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$165,000

$165,000

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...

$399,000

$399,000

Walk Into Opportunity, Not a Blank Page

$226,500 - Solano County, CA

$226,500

Solano County, CA

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...

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

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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$48,000

$48,000

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.

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $542,762

Crumbl Franchise in Los Angeles County California

Los Angeles County, CA

SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase a thriving Crumbl franchise in Los Angeles County California—without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2025 revenues exceeded...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $133,639

20-Car Turo Fleet in Super-Hot Fremont Market

Fremont, CA

Business price: $249K Plus Fleet value: ~$450K Total deal: ~$700K Turo Car Rental Business for Sale – Established, Profitable, Turn-Key This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational Turo...

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$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Established smoke shop open for 18 years

North Hollywood, CA

Well-established for 18 years, this business is located in a busy shopping center with consistent foot traffic and a supportive landlord. It presents an excellent opportunity for a new owner to step...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Turnkey Baja Fresh Restaurant in Camarillo - Recently Remodeled

Camarillo, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, recently remodeled Baja Fresh restaurant in Camarillo, California. The restaurant is currently operating and offers a buyer the chance to take over...

$40,000

$40,000

Cash Flow: $62,500

1,500sf Chinese Restaurant 2 years Established Stable Income

Glendale, CA

It is a popular, casual Chinese restaurant in Glendale. · Cuisine & Vibe: Chinese, Asian Fusion, and Vegan options. Casual dining with a clean, modern space (newly renovated). · Price: $$ (Entrees...

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$189,000

$189,000

Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP)

California

Step into ownership of a well-established Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP), an essential logistics business operating within one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing e-commerce ecosystems....

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $519,409

Charming Upscale Dog Grooming & Pet Retail Boutique

Carmel, CA

An established pet business in Carmel-by-the-Sea offering professional grooming, specialty dog treats, and curated retail products. Operating for five years, the business has developed a loyal local...

$350,000

$350,000

Jewelry or your concept store

Huntington Beach, CA

Luxurious shop on Main St. Huntington Beach with top of the line custom display cases and furniture . Jewelers safe . Keep as a Jewelry store or change to your own concept. 850 Sqft. Total rent...

$99,000

$99,000

Consulting Business Services, Start-ups, Healthcare

Los Angeles, CA

Established Healthcare Consulting Business - Prime Los Angeles Opportunity This thriving healthcare consulting firm, established in 2017, specializes in business startups and compliance services for...

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$2,400,000

$2,400,000

Cash Flow: $450,000

Sam the Concrete Man
Franchise

Available in California

Concrete Systems. Concrete Results. Concrete Profits.

$35,000

$35,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $998,115

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

Number of Businesses for Sale  

  ~5,500

Median Asking Price  

  $360,000

Median Reported Revenue  

  $630,000

Median Reported Earnings  

  $150,000

Profit Margin  

  23%

Earnings Multiple  

  2.5

Revenue Multiple  

  0.6

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Major Metro Areas

More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:

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.

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.