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Retail Pharmacy - Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County, CA

*** Please contact us for detailed financial performance *** Unique opportunity to invest in a Retail Pharmacy established in 2020 located in the South Bay / Harbor area of Los Angeles County. High...

$325,000

$325,000

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Profitable Turnkey Cabinetry Business with Skilled Staff, 20+ years...

San Diego County, CA

Take over a 20+ year established custom cabinetry and stoneworks company with an excellent reputation in San Diego County. Business Highlights: Fully staffed with skilled team in place, ready for...

$135,000

$135,000

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Turn-Key Farmers® Insurance Agency – Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Turn-Key Farmers® Insurance Agency – Santa Cruz County Asking: $195,000 | Book Size: ~$1.8M GWP | Service Commissions: $110K+ / yr Overview Rare opportunity to acquire a turn-key, established Farmers...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

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Profitable Round Table Pizza – San Joaquin County

San Joaquin County, CA

Take ownership of a top-performing Round Table Pizza franchise in thriving San Joaquin County. This established location combines strong dine-in traffic with robust delivery sales, making it an ideal...

$595,000

$595,000

Cash Flow: $189,755

New Listing- San Diego Dance School for Youth

San Diego, CA

Transform your entrepreneurial vision into reality with this turnkey San Diego dance school serving children ages 2-12. You'll step into an established operation that delivers consistent revenue...

$110,000

$110,000

Established Liquor Store + Assets for Sale. Value-Add Opportunity

Norco, CA

Turnkey liquor store opportunity in a prime Norco retail center! Located on busy Hamner Ave with excellent visibility, parking, and pylon signage, this store includes full buildout, fixtures, and...

$100,000

$100,000

Fast-Food Franchise in a Prime Hollywood Location

Hollywood, CA

Fast-food franchise for sale at opportunity cost. It is strategically located in Hollywood's premier entertainment district with massive tourist traffic and a Walk Score of 72, positioned on a major...

$49,000

$49,000

Doors & Frames Company High Quality & Crafted for Lasting Impressions

Alameda County, CA

Business is set up to produce and install Wood and Hollow Metal doors and frames and is organized to produce large scale projects, produced in a clean and efficiently run shop. They are well equipped...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Cash Flow: $1,132,761

50+year Established Clinical Skin Care Practice

Sacramento, CA

Established Clinical Skin Care Practice - 50+ Years in Business This well-established esthetics practice presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving clinical skin care business with...

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$75,000

$75,000

Mediterranean Restaurant Premier Location

Fountain Valley, CA

Located right off the 405 Freeway in Fountain Valley, this restaurant enjoys incredible visibility and easy access. The location is surrounded by major national retailers and provides consistent foot...

$329,000

$329,000

Take Advantage of A Great Turnkey Opportunity!

Fountain Valley, CA

Take advantage of a great opportunity! This established agency has over 3000 policies in force and is a Turnkey Operation. The office is located in a prime retail location in Fountain Valley. The...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $650,000

Profitable Beauty Supply Store & Salon Suite!

Lawndale, CA

REDUCED PRICE! ACCEPTING BEST OFFER We’re excited to present a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, well-established beauty supply store located in a prime, high-traffic area. Our business has...

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$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $40,000

Established San Francisco Day Spa with 25+ years of Trusted Service

$200,000 - San Francisco, CA

$200,000

San Francisco, CA

Nick Ramsey

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Established & Highly Rated Boba Tea Café

Livermore, CA

Step into a fully established and highly rated boba tea café with a loyal local following and strong brand recognition. This quick-serve shop is known for its high-quality drinks, delicious...

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$175,000

$175,000

**PROFITABLE - Own an Established AAA Certified Auto Repair Business

Orange County, CA

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY to Own a AAA Certified, well-established and profitable Auto Repair and Service Facility. Since 1971, this friendly owner-operated business has been built on a strong foundation of...

$895,000

$895,000

Cash Flow: $280,000

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Mediterranean Restaurant Business for Sale Turnkey & Profitable!

Visalia, CA

Recently Built Out Restaurant For Sale Big kitchen 16 foot hood Big dining room. Long lease 8 years remaining with 2 - 5year options....

$150,000

$150,000

Round Table Pizza - California

Los Angeles County, CA

Since its founding in 1959, Round Table Pizza has been recognized as "Pizza Royalty™” for its homemade dough, signature three-cheese blend and gold-standard ingredients topped to the edge. Customers...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $79,695

Lancaster Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Desirable size starter route ready to grow. Well maintained pools mainly on the Westside, ,Crystal clear and algae free! Majority won through referrals. Own your own recession-proof business. Create...

$48,000

$48,000

Cash Flow: $53,000

Established Dry Cleaning Business

Glendale, CA

Dry Cleaning Business for Sale. Opportunity to own a well- established dry cleaning business that has been serving the community for many years. Located in one of Glendale’s best locations. This...

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$210,000

$210,000

European-Inspired Wine & Cheese Bistro

Long Beach, CA

Step into an award-winning Wine and Cheese Bistro that blends the charm of a European-style café with the energy of Long Beach’s thriving Bixby Knolls district. This highly rated bistro has become a...

$120,000

$120,000

Ramona Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

A very desirable with all pools on this route being close together creating great efficiency. All chemicals are billed separately resulting in above average rates and profits. The customers are very...

$213,600

$213,600

Cash Flow: $205,000

Seasoned Auto Repair & Service Mechanic Shop For Sale

Tarzana, CA

SEASONED AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE MECHANIC SHOP FOR SALE Established in 1997, this well-regarded automotive repair facility represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with 28 years of...

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$290,000

$290,000

Established Electric Bike Store - Turnkey High Growth Opportunity

$275,000 - San Jose, CA

$275,000

San Jose, CA

Michelle Koblas

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Profitable Beachfront T-Shirt & Gift Boutique – Prime Hermosa Pier

Hermosa Beach, CA

Business For Sale: Hermosa Beach, CA Prime retail opportunity in the heart of Hermosa Beach at 31 Pier Avenue, just steps from the sand and oceanfront. This iconic boutique is positioned in one of...

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$248,000

$248,000

Used Automobile Dealership, Flooring Line and Property for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Bloomington, CA

Imagine owning a pre-owned car dealership lot location in Rialto that’s been a cornerstone of the community for years. This dealership has built a strong reputation for its commitment to quality and...

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$5,300,000

$5,300,000

Cash Flow: $570,835

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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. Great opportunity to get started in the pool service industry with...

$122,916

$122,916

Cash Flow: $130,000

Rare Opportunity: Own a Long-Standing and Successful Japanese Eatery

Roseville, CA

The restaurant has been a long-standing fixture in the community and has a strong reputation, as indicated by a high volume of positive online reviews and a loyal customer base. The reviews frequently...

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$150,000

$150,000

High-Volume Mountain Mike’s Pizza Franchise w/ Type 41 ABC License

San Jose, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established Mountain Mike’s Pizza franchise located in a high-traffic corner strip mall in San Jose. This location benefits from excellent visibility, heavy foot...

$689,000

$689,000

New Turn Key Restaurant Bar & Grill in Downtown San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA

Located in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo the opportunity awaits for you to start your dream restaurant or continue the success of Bob Cantus Pizza Sports Bar a turnkey restaurant and bar at...

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$350,000

$350,000

Well-Established Florist Shop – Business Opportunity in Hemet

Hemet, CA

Well-Established Florist Shop – Business Opportunity in Hemet – Florial Expressions. Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a long-standing, successful florist shop located in the heart of Hemet....

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$60,000

$60,000

Premier Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine Clinic 25+ Years

San Diego, CA

Profitable Regenerative Medicine Clinic Scalable Model Founded by a nationally recognized pioneer in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, this cash practice has been helping patients since 1996. It...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $369,962

Rumble Boxing Rocklin Franchise For Sale

Rocklin, CA

Own a high-energy, community-driven boutique fitness studio with a nationally recognized brand behind it. Rumble Boxing Rocklin is a fully built-out, fully operational fitness franchise located in a...

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$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $53,378

Wellness Franchise Group in Riverside/San Bernadino, CA | $2.3M SDE

$11,250,000 - Riverside County, CA

$11,250,000

Riverside County, CA

Britt Clas

Earned Exits Business Brokers

Franchised Pizza Restaurant – Mountain Mike’s Pizza – San Jose, CA

San Jose, CA

Established Mountain Mike’s Pizza franchise located in a busy San Jose strip mall. This well-known brand has been serving the community since 2002, with the current owner operating since 2016. The...

$375,000

$375,000

Concierge Internal Medicine Practice - Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County, CA

Turn-key medical practice in an affluent California market. Break free from insurance-based medicine! TIRED OF SEEING 25+ PATIENTS/DAY? This established concierge practice offers the perfect escape...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $363,431

Fastest Labs DNA and Drug Testing Franchise

Long Beach, CA

Fastest Labs is a leading provider of drug, alcohol, and DNA testing services, specializing in fast, accurate, and reliable results for individuals and organizations. With a proven franchise model,...

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$50,000

$50,000

Vacaville Pool Service Route for Sale

Solano County, CA

Company's service rates are some of the highest in the area. High attention to details with no corners on chemicals being cut so the buyer will not be assuming green pools or pools with high CYA or...

$94,200

$94,200

Cash Flow: $109,000

Successful Developer of Professional Tattoo Care Products

San Jose, CA

***COPY & PASTE this link to your browser to access NDA: https://docsend.com/view/s/ayscstn8t6d4e7sk The company develops, manufactures, and distributes a specialized line of proprietary tattoo...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $467,207

Established Turnkey Restaurant/Covina-West Covina area

Los Angeles County, CA

A very rare turnkey type 48 ABC licensed bar with full-service restaurant + lounge. Well-established with a loyal customer base. Great location, live entertainment, private events and much much more....

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Home Health Care Agency for Sale – Fully Licensed & Transferable – 3+

Los Angeles, CA

Legacy Home Health Service, Inc. is a fully licensed, Medicare-certified, and ACHC-accredited home health care agency serving Los Angeles County, California. Established for over 3 years, this turnkey...

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$200,000

$200,000

Jim Pate

Restaurant Realty Company

Serving Contra Costa County, CA

Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,200 clients, selling/leasing over 1,600 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 75 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 7,500 valuations completed.

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Fully Equipped Restaurant in San Jose, CA with type 47 LICENSE

San Jose, CA

All inventory is included in the asking price Include: Type 47 ABC License and Tobacco License (both are active) the asking price is $200,000 The restaurant is newly renovated. It locates in the heart...

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$200,000

$200,000

Restaurant for SALE in Miracle Mile!

Los Angeles, CA

Step into a fully-operational restaurant specializing in traditional Eastern European dishes with a modern twist. Key Features: • Fully equipped commercial kitchen and food prep area • Takeout,...

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$88,000

$88,000

Established Refrigeration Service Company

$1,500,000 - California

$1,500,000

California

Nick Ramsey

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Established Sacramento Business for Sale

Sacramento, CA

Established Northern California Business for Sale – 14 Years in Operation We are pleased to present a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-owned business with over 14 years of...

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$349,000

$349,000

Mediterranean Restaurant / Rotisserie Chicken

Los Angeles, CA

Cicek's Chicken presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established Mediterranean restaurant with 18 years of proven success in Los Angeles. This profitable turn-key operation generates...

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$330,000

$330,000

Cash Flow: $225,000

Easy to operate and manage business (sushi)Monthly income: 9,000

Norwalk, CA

Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, this turnkey operation has demonstrated consistent profitability with annual revenue of $108,000 and monthly earnings potential of $9,000. Business Overview: •...

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$68,000

$68,000

EBITDA: $8,600

Express Car Wash & Full Wash Detail Services

Pomona, CA

This is a long established car wash, which has both express drive through service and full service detail available. Serious callers, that are looking to add additional locations, or individuals that...

$599,000

$599,000

EXPRESS CAR WASH - Near 15 Fwy and 91 Fwy

Norco, CA

Rare Opportunity to Own an Express Car Wash with Dual Tunnels Prime Norco Location - “HorseTown U.S.A” • Take advantage of this unique investment opportunity in the heart of Norco, California –...

$1,090,000

$1,090,000

EXPRESS CAR WASH - Major Off-Ramp - Pomona

Pomona, CA

RECENTLY REMODELED - Price Dropped for Quick Sale Upgraded Tunnel System: Includes new wall panels, brushes, and enhanced wash & chemical dispensing systems • High-Traffic Location: Strategically...

$990,000

$990,000

INDIAN Restaurant - Major 91 Fwy Off-Ramp Corona

Corona, CA

• SOUTH INDIAN AUTHENTIC GOURMET FOOD, MADE DAILY FRESH TO ORDER • BEE & WINE LICENSE INCLUDED • Prime Location Near 91 Freeway and 15 Freeway • A Rare Opportunity to Own a Thriving Business in a...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $252,000

Guided Rock Climbing and Education Business

California

This business is perfect for an outdoor enthusiast! Step into a fully operational guide company actively serving customers in 8 different beautiful parks and recreational areas in Southern California...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $117,087

Thriving eCommerce and storefront in the bicycle space

California

Established bicycle retailer with a booming Southern California experience store and a thriving eCommerce presence. The business enjoys strong vendor relationships with substantial lines of credit,...

$475,000

$475,000

Cash Flow: $285,000

Party Rental Business with Inventory, Website & Phone Number

Glendora, CA

DriveByMyParty is a fully operational and well-branded party rental and events company, now available for purchase. This opportunity is ideal for an entrepreneur ready to step into a proven business...

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$120,000

$120,000

Music lessons and classes business - no storefront to manage

Glendale, CA

We provide in-home private music lessons and contract with school to provide music classes....

$300,000

$300,000

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

Number of Businesses for Sale  

  ~5,500

Median Asking Price  

  $360,000

Median Reported Revenue  

  $630,000

Median Reported Earnings  

  $150,000

Profit Margin  

  23%

Earnings Multiple  

  2.5

Revenue Multiple  

  0.6

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Major Metro Areas

More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:

How many businesses are listed for sale in California?

There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.

What types of businesses are for sale?

The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.

What is the average asking price for these businesses?

The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.

What is the average revenue of these businesses?

The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.

What is the average seller discretionary earnings?

The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.

What are the average valuation multiples?

Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.

Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?

The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).

How can California business owners sell their own businesses?

Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.