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...

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

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...

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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...

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...
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
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...
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
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,...
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...
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...
Cash Flow: $228,000
Available in California
With a lower initial investment and $5.3M* AUV for offices open more than two years, Express Employment Professionals delivers exceptional ROI — backed by 40+ years of proven franchise success, 850+ locations, and a 98% franchisee satisfaction rating. You don't need prior staffing experience to build a scalable, recession-resilient business.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $5,342,686
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...
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
$120,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
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...
Cash Flow: $625,000
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
Harinder Garcha(Realtor)
Re/max Gold Commercial Santa Clara Valley
Serving Stanislaus County, CA
We specialize in connecting buyers and sellers in high-value business and commercial real estate transactions. Led by Harinder Singh Garcha, a seasoned business specialist with extensive experience and personal investments in gas stations, liquor stores, hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and various other businesses, our company is dedicated to maximizing value for our clients with real-world knowledge. With a deep understanding of market trends, financial analysis, and negotiation strategies, Harinder Singh Garcha has built a reputation for facilitating seamless transactions that benefit all parties involved. Whether you are looking to invest in a thriving business, sell your established enterprise, or expand your portfolio, our team provides expert guidance throughout the process. What We Do: - Business Sales & Acquisitions: Assisting buyers and sellers in purchasing and selling gas stations, convenience stores, hotels, liquor stores, and other businesses. - Investment Strategy Consulting: Providing data-driven insights and recommendations to help clients make informed investment decisions. Negotiation & Deal Structuring: Ensuring fair and beneficial agreements that align with our clients' goals. Why Choose Us?: - Industry Expertise: Years of experience in business and real estate transactions. - Extensive Network: Connections with qualified buyers, sellers, lenders, and industry professionals. - Results-Driven Approach: Focused on securing the best possible outcomes for clients. - Confidential & Professional Service: We handle every transaction with discretion and integrity. We don’t just facilitate transactions—we build long-term partnerships that help our clients grow and succeed. Whether you are buying your first business, selling a profitable investment, or exploring new opportunities, we are here to guide you every step of the way. Honesty & Integrity is our #1 priority. Peninsula Gold: Broker#01957500 Harinder Garcha: DRE#02132413
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
Fresno, CA
This is a turn key business,ready you have everything you will need to operate a take out pizza restaurant....
Cash Flow: $74,139
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...
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...
Cash Flow: $120,000
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...
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The Leading Outdoor Living Designer and Builder
Avg. Unit Revenue: $989,768
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...
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
$1,300,000
Irvine, CA
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
Cash Flow: $133,639
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...
Cash Flow: $80,000
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...
Cash Flow: $90,000
Available in California
Looking for a business and lifestyle you love? Check out Pizza Factory–Awesome since 1978! Our franchisees are living the good life in a casual atmosphere that’s free of the limits of the rat race. For single and multi-unit operators, we offer generous territories with streamlined start-up costs and flexible fast-casual and quick-service buildout models. Pizza Factory specializes in vast menu offerings, serving fresh, never frozen hand-tossed pizza, pasta, wings, sandwiches, salads, beer, wine and more. Awards include: Top 6 Food and Beverage franchise by both Franchise Business Review and QSR Magazine, PMQ’s Pizza Magazine’s leading franchises; and Entreprenuer.com’s Franchise 500.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $898,166
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...
Cash Flow: $62,500
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...
$5,250,000
Riverside, CA
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....
Cash Flow: $519,409
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...
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SUPPLY POINTe™ offers an incredible opportunity in the manufacturing and distribution industries
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,496,709
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...
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...
Cash Flow: $450,000
Costa Mesa, CA
Business Overview Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, multi-station salon in a premier Costa Mesa location along high-traffic 17th Street, offering excellent parking, visibility, and...
Glendale, CA
Smoke & Liquor is a well-established retail business located in an exceptional, high-demand area with strong and consistent foot traffic. The business has been operating for four years, with the smoke...
Solana Beach, CA
A strong cash generating business that has minimal requirements. We became the go to provider in less than two years and generated upwards of 250,000 per year with great margins. this is a great...
Terri Delhamer
GRE Land and Commercial Real Estate
Serving Riverside County, CA
GRE Commercial Real Estate has over 35 years experience representing buyer and sellers in business and real estate transactions. The principals at GRE also have extensive backgrounds in law, accounting and land development. Terri Delhamer has developed a successful niche listing and selling specialty properties and businesses including wineries, vineyards, and restaurants.
Tustin, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a well-established Chinese restaurant in Tustin, specializing primarily in takeout and delivery. This turnkey operation has a loyal customer base and is ideal for an...
Cash Flow: $80,000
California
This Residential Cleaning Service is a Northern California Limited Liability Company that has been in operation for the past 2 years under current ownership. With over 10 years of experience in...
Cash Flow: $150,000
$105,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Placer County, CA
Turnkey Tahoe City Laundromat - Steady Annual Cash Flow Established in 1969, this profitable laundromat operates in the desirable Tahoe City market within Placer County, California. The business...
Cash Flow: $156,000
San Jose, CA
Located in the vibrant North San Jose area, Offers a convenient and accessible location near Downtown San Jose, major freeways, public transportation, and a wide range of restaurants, businesses, and...
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With over 40 years of experience we have worked to perfect our business model! We now have some of the most robust numbers in the hair care industry!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $357,825
Solano County, CA
$440,000 NET PROFIT HIGH-VOLUME GAS STATION & LARGE C-STORE Major ARCO/ampm Upgrade Opportunity Exceptional opportunity for an experienced gas station and convenience-store operator. This established...
Alameda County, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a grocery store with a newly improved commercial bakery operation in the heart of Alameda County. The business is located on a busy main street with strong traffic,...
Rocklin, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Outstanding opportunity to own a profitable and successful pool...
Cash Flow: $135,000
Orange County, CA
*** SBA Prequalified with LoanBud *** This turnkey, award-winning franchise spa has operated successfully for over a decade in a premier, high-traffic shopping center in the heart of Orange County,...
Cash Flow: $470,798
Tulare County, CA
Truck Stop W/ 3 Restaurants & C-store Newly remodeled Truck Stop on Highway 99—Prime Investment Opportunity Located on a central corridor along Highway 99, this newly remodeled truck stop offers an...
Woodland Hills, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. This is a very well Established Pool Service Route in upscale...
Cash Flow: $135,000
Orange County, CA
SELLER WANTS THIS SOLD QUICKLY — SUBMIT YOUR BEST OFFER Established 2019 | Profitable | Turnkey Operation • 3–5 business day turnaround • 80% repeat customers • 12,825 Shopify customers • 9,000...
Cash Flow: $150,000
San Bernardino County, CA
***Call or Text Diane Higuchi 909-725-3538 or Josie Lopez 626-202-9355 for more information*** Established Vietnamese restaurant business offering exceptional investment opportunity in prime San...
Rancho Cordova, CA
Approx. 2,000 SF restaurant located in a busy retail plaza with strong visibility and steady foot traffic. The space features a fully equipped kitchen, allowing a new operator to take over and start...
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Minuteman Press is the world's largest & #1 rated digital printing and graphics franchise. With our state of the art technology, proven marketing programs and over 25 regional support offices, we have been able to take quality people from all walks of life and provide them with the opportunity to secure their financial future.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $769,858
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:
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.