Big Bear Lake, CA
Mystic Moto is a 5-star rated experiential retail business located in the heart of Big Bear Lake, one of Southern California’s most popular year-round tourist destinations. The business centers around...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Turnkey Candle Bar + Retail Experience | High-Traffic Tourist Area
6
Cash Flow: $77,000
Escape Room For Sale
Fontana, CA
Turnkey opportunity! Selling a fully built and operational 5-room escape room, with each room uniquely themed and designed by the owners. Everything in the building stays — all props, puzzles, décor,...
6
Cash Flow: $50,000
Beautiful & Elegant Bakery-Coffee-Matcha Shop
Garden Grove, CA
Beautiful & Elegant Bakery-Coffee-Matcha Shop - Located at the Heart of Garden Grove City Established bakery and beverage shop specializing in authentic Japanese matcha, specialty teas, coffee, boba...
3
***In Contract***High Performing Mid-Peninsula Laundromat
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...
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...
5
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...
6
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...
6
Cash Flow: $85,000
Black Optix Tint
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Black Optix Tint is a premium window tint and auto styling franchise built for owners who want a polished, modern operation backed by United Franchise Group. We focus on auto tint, paint protection film (PPF), ceramic coatings, and residential/commercial tint, delivering clean installs, an upscale showroom experience, and five-star customer care.
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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Profitable Restaurant chain with three locations
$1,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
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...
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
Dustin Sigall
SD Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
With over 800 businesses sold nationwide since 2007, our team is the largest and most experienced group of Business Advisors in Southern California. We specialize in selling companies across all industries. From main street to lower middle-market M&A transactions. We match qualified buyers with quality businesses while maintaining strict confidentiality.
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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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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...
5
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
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 /...
Turnkey Automotive Repair. Make money from day one.
Van Nuys, CA
Text first. I do not pick up unknown calls Prime location on a busy Blvd Strong neighborhood recognition (location was used for mechanic shop for 25+ years) 12 bays (lifts) Gated lot holds 40+ cars...
3
Cash Flow: $510,000
Charleys Philly Steaks & Wings
Franchise
Available in California
With an AUV of $958,680* for strip center locations, and a Highly differentiated product, Charley’s is stronger than ever before! Over 50% of our franchises have developed multi-units! 780 locations and we’re not slowing down anytime soon!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $845,372
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...
2
Cash Flow: $98,000
Fast-Growing Silicon Valley Spot Repair Franchise–60% y/y growth!
$275,000
Santa Clara County, CA
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
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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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...
2
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,...
Murphy Business Sales
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Own a Murphy Business Sales franchise and build a business brokerage with training, established systems, and a collaborative national network.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $187,129
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...
2
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
Well established credit Card processing portfolio for sale. Easy to ru
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
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...
6
Cash Flow: $189,900
Ledgers
Franchise
Available in California
Build a scalable, year-round business. We Take The Stress Out Of Running Your Business! Ledgers offers tax, payroll, compliance, and business advisory services to small businesses and individuals desiring a full-service provider through its franchised firms in various locations.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $294,192
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...
6
Cash Flow: $3,000
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
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...
6
Cash Flow: $170,000
Jeff Similien
Green Life Business Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
We are committed to enhancing the public’s perception of Realtors/Brokers within the Cannabis Industry through continuous education, fully developing our talents, and embracing challenges. Our unwavering dedication to transparency, ethical business practices, and continuous improvement has not only helped us maintain our status as industry leaders but has also positioned us for further growth and recognition. Drew Mathews is the founder of the Nation’s Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage, with Green Life Business being awarded the 2023 Best Business Matchmaker Award at the prestigious Benzinga Cannabis Awards. At Green Life Business Group, Inc., we’re not just about closing deals; we’re about fostering growth, promoting integrity, and leading by example in the Cannabis Industry. Join us as we continue to pave the way forward, shaping the future of cannabis business transactions with expertise, trust, and unmatched dedication.
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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
Iconic 76-Year Western Wear Business
$800,000
California
"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...
Batteries Plus
Franchise
Available Nationwide
$900K+ AUV* With multiple revenue streams, 700+ locations, and 30+ years of success, you can compete/grow in a fast-changing market with no ceiling on your earning potential!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $954,716
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
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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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,...
Spherion Staffing & Recruiting
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Generate $6.9 million in annual revenue* with America’s premier staffing franchise. Ranked #122 overall on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and a Franchise Business review Top Franchise. Grow your income while empowered by our vibrant, supportive corporate team and franchise community.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $6,497,291
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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