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...
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Consulting Business Services, Start-ups, Healthcare
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Cash Flow: $450,000
Established Premier Costa Mesa Salon
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...
4-Year Established Smoke Shop, 2 Years with Liquor-Excellent Location
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...
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Maintenance Company ready for expansion in Southern California
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...
Chinese Restaurant for Sale in Busy Tustin Area Affordable Lease
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
Northern California Residential Cleaning Service - Absentee Owned! - S
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
"Turnkey Tahoe City Laundromat — Steady Annual Cash Flow
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...
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Cash Flow: $156,000
Preschool Building For Sale San Jose (Real Estate Sale Only)
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...
$440K Net | High-Volume Gas Station & Large C-Store | ARCO/AMPM
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...
Grocery Store & Afghan Bakery | Great Alameda County Opportunity
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,...
Skyhawks Sports Academy
Franchise
Available in California
Skyhawks low initial investment and low royalty fees allow our franchisees to see a return on their investment in a timely manner.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $238,961
Pool Service Route - Rocklin, CA
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
Highly Profitable, Membership-Based Massage Franchise for Sale
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
Mexican Restaurants | Two(2) Locations | Real Estate(Land & Building)
$8,000,000
Orange County, CA
High-Volume Remodeled Truck Stop w/ 3 Restaurants & C-Store
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...
Pool Service Route - Woodland Hills, CA
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
Jack Chung
BTI Group
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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Fire Sale — Orange County Custom Fabric Printing Business
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
Vietnamese Restaurant Business for Sale
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...
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Profitable Plaza Restaurant For Sale - steady foot traffic
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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Auto Body Shop Business for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Business price reduced! Seller motivated! Imagine walking into your own thriving auto body shop every morning, knowing you're running a business that's already proven successful with over $600,000 in...
Cash Flow: $160,000
Diner with American & Mexican Classics Profitable and Busy!
Inglewood, CA
This Diner is a casual, family-oriented eatery in the city of Inglewood, Los Angeles County, CA that specializes in a diverse mix of American and Mexican comfort food. Known for using...
Cash Flow: $74,412
Network in Action
Franchise
Available in California
ARE YOU A PEOPLE PERSON? We need professionals who have experience building and leading a team of people.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $28,786
Smog & Mechanic shop, Heart of Contra Costa $130,000net owner-operator
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a great location with a lot of opportunity for the skill owner who wants to take the business to the next level. The place has a large lot and a large office space, which can be converted into...
Established Sandwich Franchise For Sale in Prime Location
Fresno County, CA
This profitable sandwich franchise represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity with 21 years of proven operational success since 2005. Located south of Fresno in Fresno County, California, this...
Profitable Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Practice | Southern CA
San Diego, CA
Profitable 20+ Yr Gutter & Window Cleaning Business $107K SDE – Davis
Davis, CA
Profitable Davis-based gutter and window cleaning business serving Yolo County for over 20 years. The business has built a strong local reputation and operates primarily through repeat customers and...
Cash Flow: $107,000
Home Health Care Agency-Operatinal-Profitable-Established Since 2021
Temecula, CA
AS Of 6/29/2026 NO MORE NEW HHA LICENSES WILL BE ISSUED, DUE TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIS MARATORIUM. For Existing Home Health Care Agencies, CHOW, "Change Of Ownership" Will Only Be Allowed, After Five...
Cash Flow: $175,000
Established Salon Business for Sale – Turnkey Opportunity
Riverside, CA
An exciting opportunity to purchase a well-established, fully operational salon that's ready for its next owner. This turnkey business offers a loyal client base, an inviting atmosphere, and a...
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Pool Service Route - Stockton, CA
Stockton, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Established pool service route with two experienced service...
Profitable Established Turnkey Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale
Orange, CA
Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale - Orange County This profitable, turnkey Farmers Insurance agency has been serving Orange County since 1988, offering an exceptional opportunity for a...
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Hamburger Shop in Riverside
Riverside, CA
Hamburger and American , Hispanic restaurant in Riverside . Over 20 years long established. Steady income. Large size has potential of explore business. Good corner location by across two main street....
Cash Flow: $240,000
Turnkey Solana Beach Art Gallery | 20-Year Gallery Location + Original
Solana Beach, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an established contemporary art gallery in the heart of Solana Beach’s highly desirable Cedros Design District. The location has operated as an art gallery for...
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Toastique
Franchise
Available in California
Join one of the fastest-growing, most simple-to-run healthy fast-casual restaurants!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $614,256
PROFITABLE SMOKE SHOPS For Sale -Prime Locations (only on town)
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Established since 2009 Two locations included Profitable operations Only smoke shops in the town Established customer base and local presence Existing facilities and infrastructure in place...
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Award-Winning Neighborhood BBQ Restaurant – Beer & Wine
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established neighborhood BBQ restaurant has served its community for over 20 years and has been voted the area’s #1 BBQ restaurant for nine consecutive years. Located in a freestanding...
Cash Flow: $137,000
Mission-Critical Engineering & Specialty Construction Company – $3.3M
San Joaquin County, CA
FedEx Linehaul opportunity in Southern California
San Bernardino County, CA
Midsize LineHaul opportunity - All Dedicated Solo Runs Profitable FedEx Linehaul opportunity with a mix of dedicated and URR OTR and solo runs. Complete with solid equipment, seasoned BC and trained...
Cash Flow: $800,000
Car Wash + Property 1.28 acres, Oil Change, Smog-Tint Shops
Apple Valley, CA
Car Wash + Property 1.28 acres, Oil Change, Smog Shop, Tint Shop, Upstairs Office SELLER MUST SELL DUE TO HEALTH REASONS. PRESENT ALL OFFERS The real property was appraised at $2 million in 2024. The...
EBITDA: $212,300
Sylvan Learning
Franchise
Available Nationwide
With more than 45 years of experience and hundreds of locations nationwide, Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of personalized education for students in grades K–12. Franchisees benefit from a trusted brand, proven business model, and powerful technology platform that supports individualized learning in reading, math, writing, study skills, STEM, and test prep. Backed by a national support team and ongoing innovation, Sylvan franchise owners make a lasting impact while building a scalable, rewarding business in the booming education sector.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $375,780
Mostly Absentee Child Behavior and Therapy Business for Sale
Orange County, CA
Mostly Absentee Child Behavior and Therapy Business for Sale This business is an established multidisciplinary practice providing psychological and educational assessment and intervention services for...
Cash Flow: $461,635
La Jolla, Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Amazing starter route opportunity in the San Diego area! Excellent areas with exponential room for growth. Successful, long term business owner will be a great asset to a buyer. Many seasoned, loyal,...
Cash Flow: $63,500
Liquor Store with Strong Lottery Income for Sale
Glendale, CA
This well-established liquor store has been successfully operated by the same owner for 33 years. It is located on a highly visible corner along busy streets, offering excellent visibility and...
Impressive Design/Showroom/Build Business is Available
Placer County, CA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Established in 2006, this premier design-build enterprise operates as a leading provider of custom interior solutions in Placer County's robust construction market. The company...
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Cash Flow: $155,680
Rare OC Opportunity - Established Body & Paint Shop
Costa Mesa, CA
Imagine stepping into a thriving auto body shop that's been the go-to destination for Costa Mesa drivers for over two decades. You'll find yourself owning a fully equipped paint and body operation...
Cash Flow: $88,261
Belma Dizdarevic
Business Team
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Business Team is the largest business broker in the Western US with over 80 associates. We specialize in selling privately held businesses up to $100MM in revenue.
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SBA Approved Mediterranean Franchise w/ Expansion Potential
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
This Californian Mediterranean Franchisor has two California S Corporations (one for the Franchisor and one for the franchise location going with the sale) and was started 10 years ago by the current...
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Cash Flow: $450,000
Restaurant Opportunity in San Juan Bautista
San Benito County, CA
RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY IN HISTORIC SAN JUAN BAUTISTA Prime restaurant opportunity located on the main street of historic San Juan Bautista, situated among specialty shops, antique stores, and other...
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Top-Rated Turnkey Salon | 4200+ Clients Database
$38,880
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Fully operational Metal Finishing Business
Santa Clara, CA
Fully operational metal plating business with over two decades in business, has built a reputation for excellence, offering a range of services and capabilities that meet the diverse needs of it's...
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Luxury Nail Spa | Strong Revenue | Priced for Quick Sale
Orange County, CA
This established luxury nail spa in Santa Ana, Orange County presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for investors seeking immediate cash flow and proven profitability. Operating continuously...
Cash Flow: $120,000
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
Established, Profitable Pet Waste Removal Business
Sonoma, CA
Established (20+ years) pet waste removal company with loyal, recurring customers, low overhead and strong growth potential. Perfect owner-operator business. Tidy Turf has proven to be recession proof...
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Custom Landscape Design and Construction Company
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Custom Landscape Design and Construction Company - California Central Coast Established in 2005, this profitable custom landscape design and construction company serves the beautiful San Luis Obispo...
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Turnkey Pizza Restaurant with Type 41 Beer & Wine License
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
TURNKEY PIZZA RESTAURANT WITH TYPE 41 BEER & WINE LICENSE Established pizza restaurant generating more than $700,000 in annual sales, located in an established Rancho Cucamonga shopping center. Open...
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Established Fried Chicken Franchise – Strong UCSD & Office Sales
San Diego, CA
An excellent opportunity to acquire an established well-know fried chicken franchise in one of San Diego's desirable and strategically located business and residential areas. Opened in April 2023,...
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Turnkey 13,000 SF Auto Body Business Near LAX | Permitted Booth | $15K
Hawthorne, CA
Turnkey 13,000 Sq Ft Collision Repair Shop Near LAX — Permitted Heated Spray Booth, Low Rent, Staff in Place Established, operating collision repair shop in Hawthorne, CA, minutes from LAX and the...
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Highly profitable No. Cal. cabinet and countertop fabricator
California
Decades of Operating History | Trained Production Team | Strong Owner Earnings Investment Highlights • Established Legacy: Premier fabrication and installation business operating since 1990 with...
Profitable Coastal San Diego Gourmet Market & Deli – Rare 5-Day
San Diego, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established gourmet market, deli, bakery, and prepared-food business in one of coastal San Diego County’s most desirable communities. The concept has been serving...
Cash Flow: $283,793
Turnkey Fried Chicken Franchise High Traffic Location & New Equipment
Vista, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire an established well-known brand fried chicken franchise in Vista, California. Opened in April 2024, this approximately 1,545 SF restaurant is fully built out and...
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Lamorinda Frozen Yogurt Shop for Sale!
Contra Costa County, CA
*NDA Required* A well-known self-serve frozen yogurt concept is now available in the desirable Lamorinda community, known for its top-rated schools, tight-knit residential feel, and steady local foot...
JUNKCO+
Franchise
Available in California
Own a JUNKCO+ franchise and tap into the growing demand for junk removal with proven support from BELFOR Franchise Group.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $815,528
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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