San Mateo County, CA
Established laundromat for sale on a high-traffic street in a densely populated, laundromat-friendly trade area (large households, lower incomes, strong Latino demographic). Features a mix of new and...
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***In Contract***High Performing Mid-Peninsula Laundromat
Cash Flow: $207,792
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
High income Vietnamese restaurant by busy intersection by Senter!
San Jose, CA
Established Vietnamese restaurant generating exceptional returns in prime San Jose location. This profitable dining establishment has built a strong reputation since opening in 2019, strategically...
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Cash Flow: $500,000
Established Kids’ AI, Robotics & Coding School — Business for Sale
Alameda County, CA
Established Code Ninjas Franchise in Alameda County An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established Code Ninjas franchise serving two highly desirable East Bay communities known for excellent...
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Cash Flow: $79,720
$1M Revenue Auto Repair Franchise | $300K Net | 6 Bays | SF Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, franchise-affiliated brake and automotive repair shop located in the desirable San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. The business...
Cash Flow: $300,000
Established High Performing Auto Shop - $350k NOI last 3 years
Los Angeles County, CA
Established in 2005, this trusted automotive repair shop has been a cornerstone in the community for nearly 20 years. Known for complete, top-quality repair services on all makes and models, the...
Cash Flow: $370,569
Established Carpentry & Woodworking Business – Since 1988
Los Angeles, CA
Established Carpentry & Woodworking Business – Since 1988 – Loyal Client Base – Turnkey Operation After 38 successful years in operation, this well-established carpentry and custom woodworking...
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Cash Flow: $85,000
East Bay Landscaping Business, Nearly 30 Years, Recurring Revenue, C27
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Alameda County, CA
Turnkey landscaping company with a 30-year reputation, predictable recurring revenue, and more demand than it can currently handle. This is a rare chance to acquire a premium residential landscaping...
Cash Flow: $220,000
Established Vintage Home Decor Boutique with Strong Profits
California
Established Antique & Vintage Home Decor Boutique - SC2230 Financial Information Asking Price: $125,000 Cash Flow: On request Gross Revenue: $150,000 Down Payment: $125,000 Adjusted EBITDA: On request...
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Medicare-Certified Hospice Agency – Los Angeles County
Burbank, CA
Established Medicare-certified hospice agency available for acquisition in Burbank, Los Angeles County. The agency was originally licensed in 2021 and became Medicare-certified in 2022. It has...
Waterloo Turf
Franchise
Available in California
High-Growth Turf Franchise: Executive Model, Low Overhead, Ideal for Veterans. Scale a premium, home-based business with no storefront needed—built for full-time leaders ready to execute a proven playbook and dominate the market.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,442,326
Established B2B Advisory and Professional Services Firm for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
The Company is a U.S.-based B2B professional services business providing analytical, strategic, and financial advisory support to corporate and institutional clients. Assignments can include financial...
Cash Flow: $3,000,000
Branded Irvine Fusion Breakfast & Brunch Available
Irvine, CA
A RARE IRVINE RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY And, exclusively listed by, Simon Group Real Estate, DRE: 01905922 For an Enterprising Chef, Restaurateur, or Ownership Team: Step into a fully equipped,...
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Turnkey Nekter Juice Bar
$249,000
Yorba Linda, CA
Profitable, Turnkey Home Services Franchise – Industry Leader
Santa Monica, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established CertaPro Painters® franchise serving Santa Monica, California. The current owner is retiring after building a highly successful business with an...
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Cash Flow: $227,565
Tiramisu Italian Restaurant
Palm Desert, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a charming and well-regarded Italian restaurant in Palm Desert, CA. Trattoria Tiramisu offers an authentic Italian dining experience that combines excellent...
Cash Flow: $100,920
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Murphy Business & Financial
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Why Choose Murphy Business Brokerage Services? Selling a business is a stressful, complicated process. Without expert assistance, many sellers struggle to sell their business for fair market value. Thankfully, business brokerage services make selling your business much easier. With a business broker’s assistance, you’ll get an accurate sense of your company’s market value, and you’ll be able to sell your business more quickly and more easily than if you go it alone. As one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America, Murphy Business can help you capture full value when selling a business. Our experience and expertise will help you at every stage of the sales process: from valuing your business to marketing your offering to closing your transaction. Our Business Brokerage Process Murphy Business Brokers use time-tested strategies and resources to help their clients capture full value when selling a business. Below is a brief, step-by-step overview of our business brokerage process. Non-Disclosure Agreement. At Murphy Business, we appreciate the sensitive nature of business sales and the data that is handled during the business brokerage process. Before we take any active steps to sell your business, we will commit to a Non-Disclosure Agreement to ensure confidentiality throughout the transaction process. Determine Market Value. To prepare your business for sale, we will perform broker’s opinion of market value or recommend a valuation. A valuation specialist will collect historical and financial data about your business, after which, he or she will use that data to calculate the fair market value of your business. Often, business owners will overvalue or undervalue their business without a valuation, making this a crucial step in the sales process. If this figure is lower than expected, we can advise you on how to increase your business’s value. Sign Engagement Agreement. Once we’ve completed your valuation, you can choose whethe
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Award-Winning 38- 48 Bed Memory Care Facility with Expansion Potential
Sanger, CA
Investment Opportunity: Award-Winning 38–48 Bed Memory Care Facility (Fresno County, CA) We are pleased to present the exclusive opportunity to acquire a premier, award-winning Memory Care /...
Semi-Absentee Donut Franchise – $75K SDE, Manager in Place
Orange County, CA
Established National Donut Franchise — Coastal Orange County Beach Community, CA (Semi-Absentee) Established single location of a nationally recognized, made-to-order specialty donut brand, located in...
Cash Flow: $64,220
Freestanding, profitable Fast Food at Signalized Corner in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Quick Serve Restaurant on a hard signalized corner at a very busy intersection. Large dining room, full kitchen. Mostly help run, the owner does not spend a lot of time there. Good cook line, back...
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Cash Flow: $98,000
Own a Fast-Growing Chocolate Bash Franchise
Sacramento, CA
Established Chocolate Bash dessert franchise in Sacramento with a modern 1,172 sq. ft. build-out, trained staff, and a long-term lease through March 2032. This fully operational business allows a new...
Cash Flow: $119,899
Established FASTSIGNS Franchise - Projected $149,000 Cash Flow in 2026
San Bernardino County, CA
Acquire an operating FASTSIGNS center with existing customers, trained staff, production equipment, franchise support, 230V electrical service, and improved 2026 projected results. This is an...
Cash Flow: $118,000
JETSET Pilates
Franchise
Available in California
JETSET Pilates is a 50-Minute High-Intensity, Low Impact Full-Body Workout on our custom JETSET Reformer. JETSET Pilates blends traditional Pilates with intentional choreography and seamless transitions, creating a dynamic, high-intensity, low-impact workout that keeps muscles under constant tension for fast, transformative results
Avg. Unit Revenue: $924,028
Low Low Low Price Moreno Valley Core Location Cabinet Store for Sale
Moreno Valley, CA
Picture yourself running a thriving cabinet business in one of Moreno Valley's most accessible locations. This turnkey operation sits perfectly between three major freeways - the 60, 215, and 91 -...
Well-established turn-key restaurant for sale.
Laguna Hills, CA
Well established Japanese restaurant for sale. Owners are selling to retire after running the business for 24 years. Lease expires in Sept but sale will be contingent on a new lease assignment to the...
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Profitable Turnkey B2B Sign & Graphics Franchise Opportunity – Priced
$100,000
San Jose, CA
Full Service Casual Dining Restaurant on Main Street! - SC2261
California
Full Service Casual Dining Restaurant on Main Street! - SC2261 This Northern California Full-Service Casual Dining Restaurant is a California S Corporation and was started 2.5 years ago by the current...
Cash Flow: $200,000
Residential Construction Business w/ Real Estate for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Founded in 1976, we are a premier, family-trusted construction company with a half-century legacy of excellence. Over the last 50 years, we have built an unmatched reputation for flawless...
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Cash Flow: $159,615
Established Bilingual Spanish Agency for Sale in Riverside County, CA
Riverside County, CA
Established Farmers Insurance agency presents an exceptional opportunity for immediate ownership transition. Located in Riverside, CA, this bilingual Spanish agency serves the diverse Riverside,...
Established French Bakery/7 day-cafe
Los Angeles, CA
$944,000 - 2025 Gross Sales $375,000 - 2025 Seller's Discretionary Earnings Represents 40% profit margin Other years available for a qualified buyer after signing a Confidentiality agreement and...
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Cash Flow: $375,000
Profitable Boba Café & Restaurant-Ready Space | South Placer
Placer County, CA
Profitable Boba Café & Second-Gen Restaurant-Ready Space | South Placer County | Absentee-Run | Step In or Start Fresh The Opportunity This is more than a boba café — it's a built-out,...
Cash Flow: $40,323
LA North Insulation & Fire-Hardening Franchise — $1.34M Rev
Los Angeles County, CA
Business Description: Established, veteran-founded specialty contracting business operating in the Greater Los Angeles market, providing insulation, duct cleaning/indoor-air-quality, and...
Legacy - Performance Sport Boutique, Customer Lounge & More
La Jolla, CA
For five decades, this premier sports boutique has been more than just a retail store—it's been the heartbeat of La Jolla's active lifestyle community. What began as one entrepreneur's vision to serve...
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Cash Flow: $189,900
Five Star Bath Solutions
Franchise
Available in California
With an average ticket of $12,538 and $8.4 MILLION in total income, this bathroom transformation franchise is the NEXT BIG THING in franchising.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $486,761
Hospitality Design & Procurement w/Burgeoning Client Base & Activity
Huntington Beach, CA
This well-established commercial hospitality design and front of house procurement company is one of California’s incumbent market leaders. The design firm, which specializes in interior design, food...
Cash Flow: $995,655
Profitable Mayweather Boxing & Fitness Gym *Top Tier
Oceanside, CA
A Rare Opportunity to Acquire a Top-Tier, Fully Built-Out Fitness Brand at a Fraction of Its Replacement Cost After a strategic $845,000 investment in a state-of-the-art build-out, this premier...
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Cash Flow: $3,000
Thriving Interactive Art Studio for Sale — inside Liberty Station
$485,000
San Diego, CA
Established Multifamily Flooring Contractor - Southern California
Orange County, CA
For sale is a well-established flooring supply and installation company serving multifamily apartment communities throughout Southern California. With over four decades in business, the company has...
Cash Flow: $1,079,302
Profitable Award Winning Jewelry Store - SBA Eligible
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Orange County, CA
Acquire a highly profitable, long-established luxury jewelry boutique in one of Orange County’s most affluent coastal communities. For 18 years under current ownership, this business has built an...
Cash Flow: $530,893
The Tutoring Center
Franchise
Available in California
Invest in yourself and in the children of your community. Check out our low start-up costs and flat-rate royalty structure!
Famous Chinese Dumpling Brand for Sale
Alhambra, CA
20 years famous Chinese dumpling brand restaurant for sale. Every months very profitable amount but seller is old couple and need to retired. They do have over 10 franchise restaurants. And this...
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Cash Flow: $170,000
Stand alone building with patio have parking lots
Long Beach, CA
Established Thai Restaurant - Prime Long Beach Location This thriving Thai restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced restaurateur or investor seeking a turnkey operation in...
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Profitable Non-Union Electrical Company For Close to 30 Years!
San Jose, CA
SBA- Pre-Approved with 10% down Minimum. This established electrical contracting company has operated successfully in the San Jose Bay Area for nearly three decades, building a distinguished...
EBITDA: $1,200,000
"Live Long and Well in a Bit of Paradise!
Nevada County, CA
Established for 36 years with a dream , heath conscious ( Affluent) clientele of active, sports minded adults and children. A perfect fit for a doctor interested in sports medicine and manual...
Cash Flow: $78,000
Gas Station & Liquor Store Including Lotto
Concord, CA
Imagine yourself running this thriving gas station and liquor store combo in a prime Concord location! You'll love the diverse revenue streams that keep cash flowing year-round - from fuel sales and...
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First Choice Business Brokers San Diego
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers was established in 1994 and has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. Let our significantly experienced, highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes and systems will get the job done! If you’re looking to buy or sell an existing business or franchise, you've come to the right place. We offer regional San Diego knowledge and world class service. When it comes to selling your business, you’ll want to work with a professionally trained, San Diego based business broker associated with a national company.
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Northern California Massage Center - SC2288
California
This Massage Center is a Northern California Limited Liability Company and has been in operation for the past 10 years under the current ownership. This massage business has two locations, and they...
Luxury Medical Spa in LA County with 5 Treatment Rooms
Los Angeles County, CA
Located in the heart of Ventura Boulevard, this medical spa offers advanced, results-driven aesthetic treatments in a luxurious and welcoming setting with plentiful parking. It combines the latest...
Cash Flow: $469,482
Profitable Restaurant chain with three locations
$1,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Jake's Palm Spring | Established Uptown Restaurant Business
Palm Springs, CA
BUSINESS SALE. A cornerstone of hospitality in Palm Springs, Jake's figures prominently in the restaurant landscape of Palm Springs, located in a highly desirable part of Palm Canyon Drive in a...
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Perspire Sauna Studio
Ladera Ranch, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a brand new Perspire Sauna Studio that recently opened in January 2025 in the rapidly expanding South Orange County market. As the only Orange County location...
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FS Cut & Color
Franchise
Available in California
Unlock Your Future with FS Cut & Color! Join a thriving community of nearly 600 franchises and counting with FS Cut & Color. Leverage our affordable luxury brand, low overhead, and simple operations for a stable investment in the ever-growing hair care industry. Benefit from our cutting-edge POS and color technology, exclusive product lines, and comprehensive franchise support. With thousands of available territories and a proven business model, you can scale your business efficiently. Discover how you can start your journey with FS Cut & Color and achieve entrepreneurial success.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $325,419
Scott's Window Cleaning
Sonoma, CA
Scott's Window Cleaning - Established Window Cleaning Business in Sonoma, CA This well-established window cleaning business has been serving the Sonoma County community since 1979, offering a proven...
Distinguished Glass Company
Santa Clara County, CA
For over two decades, this Glass Company has provided premium residential and commercial glass services throughout the South Bay. Locally owned and operated in Santa Clara, CA, they specialize in...
Cash Flow: $204,000
$3.89M Revenue Security Company Turnkey Operation + Payroll Working
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an established, fully operational security services company generating approximately **$3,890,649.88 in annual revenue**. The business has an experienced workforce,...
SBA Approved! Mail Center with Growth Potential in NorCal - SC2253
California
SBA Approved! Mail Center with Growth Potential in NorCal - SC2253 This Northern California mail center is a California Limited Liability Company and has been in operation for the last 35 years and...
Cash Flow: $175,000
Premium Korean Grocery Mart - Exclusive Supply & Free Licensing
Los Angeles County, CA
Step into the booming Korean food and goods trend with this newly opened, turnkey Korean grocery mart. The store offers a curated selection of premium licensed products, foods, specialty ingredients,...
Established Mail & Shipping Center in Silicon Valley – SC2248
California
Established Mail & Shipping Center in Silicon Valley – SC2248 Financial Information Asking Price: $174,900 Cash Flow: $20,000 Gross Revenue: $200,000 Down Payment: $174,900 Adjusted EBITDA: On request...
Cash Flow: $20,000
Turnkey 60-Year Dry Cleaner in San Mateo County — Seller Financing
San Mateo County, CA
Seller Financing is Available Net $80,000/ year for dry cleaning plant This is a rare opportunity to own a well-established 60 years dry cleaning business in a highly desirable area of San Mateo...
Franchise Tax Preparation with Accounting Services
Temecula, CA
Turnkey Tax Franchise in Temecula – Proven Profitability Opportunity Overview: Take ownership of a thriving, highly profitable tax preparation franchise located in the heart of Temecula, CA. With a...
Cash Flow: $70,000
Unbranded Gas Station with Land + 2BR House + Beer/wine License
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stockton, CA
Price Dropped....Price Dropped....Price Dropped..... Excellent Location - Unbranded Gas Station + Beer/Wine License + 2 Bedroom House Unbranded Gas Station with Land + 2BR House + Beer/wine License...
Z PLUMBERZ
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Full-Service Plumbing, Sewer, and Drain Company
Avg. Unit Revenue: $452,959
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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