Los Angeles, CA
Amazing opportunity for absentee and owner operator. With strong cash flow. Good location and perfect for first time owner. Easy to run....
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Baja Fresh for sale
Cash Flow: $150,000
Under LOI! Profitable, Residential Plumbing Company, SBA Prequalified
Santa Clara County, CA
Currently under LOI, still accepting offers. Established, highly-rated residential plumbing service company in the heart of Silicon Valley with strong margins, loyal repeat customers, and clear room...
Cash Flow: $259,000
Prime Santa Monica Restaurant, Steps from the Beach w/ Beer and Wine
Santa Monica, CA
Prime Santa Monica Indian restaurant opportunity located steps from the beach on prestigious Main Street. This established operation generates approximately $800,000 in annual revenue while benefiting...
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Toy Maniacs | South Lake Tahoe, CA
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Toy Maniacs is South Lake Tahoe's specialty toy and hobby store, established in 1997 and operating from the same Hill Center retail location at 2180 Lake Tahoe Boulevard for nearly three decades. The...
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Cash-Based Medical Office and Med-Spa
Coronado, CA
Established Cash-Based Medical Practice specializing in Longevity, Functional Medicine, Hormones, Weight Loss, and Aesthetics located in the prestigious Coronado, CA market. This turnkey opportunity...
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Turnkey Restaurant – Key Money Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, turnkey restaurant in an established Los Angeles market. This offering is structured as a key money/asset purchase and provides an incoming operator...
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Lucrative plumbing business for sale
Los Angeles, CA
Licensed since 2016 we provide plumbing and drain cleaning services for residential and commercial customers based in greater los Angeles. We have plumbers living in different areas so that we can...
Cash Flow: $265,000
Low Competition Established Business!
Visalia, CA
If you are an able mechanic and want to be self-employed with a small capital investment and hard work you can grow this business and be your own boss. Visalia is an affordable community with lots of...
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Two Premier Code Ninjas Centers in South Orange County
Orange County, CA
Join the world’s #1 STEM education franchise and lead two established, high-potential centers teaching the next generation critical skills in coding, problem-solving, and creativity. Code Ninjas...
Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant - OC Mediterranean Restaurant – Location, Location, Location! Established in 2021, this thriving Mediterranean restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in the...
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Express Employment Professionals
Franchise
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
Established 20+ Year Independent Mail & Shipping Center
Orange County, CA
Established in 2003, this independent mail and shipping center has served its local community for more than 20 years. The business offers an established operation with multiple revenue streams and...
Cash Flow: $50,000
Established Edible Arrangements Franchise – Coastal San Diego
San Diego County, CA
Established Edible Arrangements franchise serving a large San Diego County delivery territory. This fully operating business offers fresh fruit arrangements, chocolate-dipped fruit, dessert boards,...
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Cash Flow: $50,682
Turnkey Farmers Insurance Agency | $200K+ Cash Flow | Immediate Income
$348,000
Walnut Creek, CA
Profitable Indoor Playground & Birthday Party Business for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Indoor Playground & Birthday Party Business for Sale Well-established indoor playground and birthday party venue, successfully operating since 2017 in a busy North Hollywood location. The...
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Profitable Accredited Beauty School with Strong Growth Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
The Company is an established beauty school serving the Southern California market. Through long-standing regulatory approvals, accreditation, and federal student-aid eligibility, the Company delivers...
Cash Flow: $683,346
Vasilis Georgiou, CM&AA, M&AMI, CBI, CBB, MBA
CrossRoads Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
CrossRoads is a full service mergers and acquisitions firm that focuses on providing exceptional service to Buyers and Sellers of small to medium-sized businesses in a variety of industries. Our services are delivered with the maximum in confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity. CrossRoads is extremely effective and results oriented, leveraging a database of qualified Financial and Strategic Buyers and a confidential national collaborative network of Business Intermediaries. We serve the needs of potential Buyers and Sellers discretely and professionally with one mission in mind: To add exceptional value to a seamless process of business transfer. We differentiate ourselves by taking an advisory approach to the needs of Sellers and Buyers. We have the experience and expertise to value and present your business in the best manner possible, or assist you in identifying a business that fits your criteria and personal preferences. Sellers benefit from our professional approach in packaging, presenting, and promoting their business, and from a vast database of registered qualified Buyers including entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and corporations. Buyers benefit from our guidance through the, sometimes uncertain, road to business ownership, and from all the resources we bring to bear that they can leverage to make that transition smoother. Professional Affiliations M & A Source – Organization supporting mid-market Mergers and Acquisitions Intermediaries International Business Brokers Association – Education and professional standards California Association of Business Brokers – Education and professional standards Alliance of M&A Advisors Ellermeyer Connect – Executive Career Transition Networking Resources HCBizMarketplace BizBuySell Bizquest Mergerplace International Business Brokers Association California Association of Business Brokers M & A Source Bizben – California Businesses for Sale Sellerworks Businessesforsale BusinessBroker Globalbx
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Room and Board
Fresno, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a Room & Board property located in Fresno, California. The residence features approximately 1,900 square feet of living space with 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, designed...
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Highly Profitable Pizza Restaurant for Sale
North Hollywood, CA
This established pizza restaurant represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in North Hollywood's competitive food service market. The operation has maintained continuous business activity for...
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Cash Flow: $150,000
50+ Years old Print, Promotional Products & Mailing Business for Sale
Riverside County, CA
50+ years established Print, Promotional Products & Mailing Business for Sale. Own a Trusted Local Brand with Multiple Revenue Streams Step into ownership of this Print & Mailing shop, a...
Cash Flow: $104,000
Turnkey Candle Bar + Retail Experience | High-Traffic Tourist Area
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...
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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,...
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Cash Flow: $50,000
Lemon Tree Hair Salons
Franchise
Available Nationwide
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
High-Income Business Brokerage
San Leandro, CA
Own a business brokerage and consulting business in San Leandro under the world's leading business brokerage brand — with over 250 offices in 18 countries and more than 40 years of industry expertise....
Business Brokerage & Consulting Business
Thousand Oaks, CA
Own a business brokerage and consulting business in Thousand Oaks under the world's leading business brokerage brand — with over 250 offices in 18 countries and more than 40 years of industry...
Multi-Provider Primary Care & Sleep Medicine Practice in Southern CA
San Bernardino, CA
Premier Business Brokerage Opportunity
Los Angeles County, CA
Own a business brokerage and consulting business in Los Angeles under the world's leading business brokerage brand — with over 250 offices in 18 countries and more than 40 years of industry expertise....
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...
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***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...
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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
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 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
Rolling ATM Machine, Retire Early!
$185,000
Elk Grove, CA
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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Hi-Five Sports Franchising
Franchise
Available in California
Own a Flexible, Home-Based Youth Sports Franchise with Multiple Revenue Streams
Avg. Unit Revenue: $323,458
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
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...
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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
Kathleen Jones
Business Team
Serving Orange County, CA
BTI Group - Business Team helps people buy and sell businesses. Since 1981, we have successfully closed over 7000 business sales and acquisitions. BTI is the largest business brokerage in the western United States. With close to 100 agents, all offices and agents work together to market and sell our clients' businesses. This gives your business the widest possible exposure. We bring a wealth of experience and expertise for locating qualified buyers and solving any problems that arise during a transaction, not to mention our network of trusted resources to help close transactions. Services Offered WE GUIDE SELLERS: - Prepare businesses for sale - Create a detailed Information Memorandum for the business - Discretely and Confidentially market your business - Actively solicit to our pool of Buyers, High Net Worth Individuals & Private Equity Groups - Manage process through sale closing including providing all necessary agreements
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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
For Sale | Bubble Zone Car Wash
$5,250,000
Visalia, CA
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
Anchor Bar
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Home of the Original Buffalo Wing and part of food history. Expanding nationally with plenty of territory available for franchisees to grow. Learn more about joining our team now.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,449,992
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...
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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...
Lawn Pride
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Lawn Care franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $684 annual gross residential sales per customer!*
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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