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,...

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

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...

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...
Cash Flow: $189,900

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
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...
Cash Flow: $3,000
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
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
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...
Cash Flow: $170,000
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...
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
Available in California
Join Window World, the industry leader in custom exterior home improvement products. Our customers appreciate our great service and fantastic prices. Our franchise owners value our family culture and the ability to make a great living helping people. Find out how a Window World franchise opportunity can help you achieve more than you ever thought possible.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $5,760,214
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
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...
$149,000
Gardena, CA
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...
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
Umit & Business Broker - Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Serving Kern County, CA
At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.
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...
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...
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...
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
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,...
Available in California
Power is powerful! Invest in a top-tier, recession-resistant electrical services franchise backed by the Mister Sparky brand!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,227,530
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
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,...
$249,000
Yorba Linda, CA
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
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...
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
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...
Bayside, CA
Established, profitable wedding and event floral business serving Humboldt County, California for more than 10 years. This is a turnkey opportunity for a creative entrepreneur to step into an...
Cash Flow: $33,503
Pismo Beach, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire The Sky’s the Limit, an established specialty toy, kite, flag, garden décor and gift retailer with approximately 30 years of history on California’s Central Coast. This is...
Norco, CA
ESTABLISHED NORCO AUTO REPAIR SHOP – PRIME CORNER LOCATION | HUGE GROWTH POTENTIAL Excellent opportunity to acquire Norco Lube & Tune, an established automotive repair facility strategically...
Available Nationwide
For the very best in breakfast and beyond, look no further than Village Inn - with a refreshed, modern store design and a well-established, reputable brand history.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,978,393
Santa Clara County, CA
Simple, repeatable operations that generate robust cash flow, boasting an impressive 70%+ repeat customer rate. Situated in a prime retail-dense trade area, this franchise is strategically positioned...
EBITDA: $40,000
San Diego County, CA
Established Artificial Turf Warehouse and Installation Company - San Diego County This profitable artificial turf business combines wholesale distribution with professional installation services,...
Cash Flow: $265,000
$100,000
San Jose, CA
Chico, CA
Established Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning franchise serving Butte County and surrounding areas including Chico, Bangor, Biggs, and Butte Creek Canyon. This award-winning franchise has demonstrated...
San Bernardino County, CA
Turnkey Pet Grooming & Boutique Franchise – San Bernardino County, CA Excellent opportunity to acquire a recently established, fully built-out pet grooming and specialty retail business located in a...
Available in California
We're building something legendary - Hammer & Nails: The Original All-in-one Men's Grooming membership. Men used to have two options: a rushed haircut at a strip-mall chain, or nothing at all. Hammer & Nails changed that in 2016, and we're still the only complete men's grooming franchise built around recurring memberships instead of one-off visits. It's dependable, recurring revenue from members who come back every month. Not a fluke of foot traffic and it's in a category that's only continuing to grow fast.
Sonoma County, CA
Rare opportunity to take over a fully equipped, approximately **7,000 SF freestanding restaurant in Sonoma Wine Country**. According to the owner, prior restaurant operations at this location...
Orange County, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire an established, profitable endocrinology practice in Orange County, California, operating continuously from the same location since 2009. The defining feature for a buyer...
Cash Flow: $448,798
Los Angeles County, CA
This fully licensed and Joint Commission accredited residential substance use disorder treatment facility represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in California's established behavioral...
San Bernardino, CA
Established turnkey seafood and Mexican restaurant opportunity in San Bernardino. This fully equipped approximately 1,150 sq. ft. restaurant is currently operating and includes a commercial kitchen,...
Cash Flow: $50,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
REF#755 Located in desirable Santa Barbara County, this well-established family practice has been serving the community for over 40 years and has built a strong reputation with a loyal patient base...
Cash Flow: $194,283
John Jomehri
KW Commercial - South Bay
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our commercial team consists of knowledgeable, results-driven individuals who aim to provide clients with one-of-a-kind experiences. We understand that choosing the right agent for you can be tough, which is why KW Commercial strives to make it easier. Take comfort in knowing that at KW Commercial you are not simply working with one individual; you are championed by a vast network of dedicated commercial real estate professionals.
Los Angeles County, CA
A Rare Acquisition Opportunity in the Santa Clarita Valley- For over two decades, this award-winning full-service American restaurant and bar has been a beloved fixture of the Santa Clarita Valley...
Cash Flow: $359,098
Bakersfield, CA
Confidential opportunity to acquire a long-established transmission and auto repair business in the Bakersfield area. Established since 2005, this owner-operated shop generated approximately $135,865...
Cash Flow: $135,865
$485,000
San Diego, CA
Oakland, CA
Established Barber Shop - Prime Oakland Location This turnkey barber shop presents an exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator to step into a fully equipped, modern facility and immediately begin...
Cash Flow: $69,000
Los Angeles, CA
Montessori Business for sale in Prime Location! Investment highlights Ventura blvd- Woodland hills Business + All Inventory. Licensed for 40 children 150k spent on building/ play yard and all...
Available in California
Merry Maids is a recognized and industry-leading house cleaning franchise in the U.S. Merry Maids has more than 7,000 home cleaning professionals who service homes on four continents, including more than 200,000 homes in North America every month. Merry Maids is proud to be part of Atlanta-based ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SERV), a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services for over 75 years.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $738,593
Los Angeles County, CA
An established and successfully operating business for approx 8 years - lots of pride of ownership - Specialize in Boards, Grazing & Catering - All appliances, inventory, and supplies included in sale...
Contra Costa County, CA
Opportunity to acquire an established Pizza Twist franchise in Contra Costa County. According to the seller, the business is located in a prime location within a busy shopping center with ample...
Rohnert Park, CA
Kabayan Filipino Market presents a unique turnkey opportunity as the first Filipino grocery store in Sonoma County, established in 2022. This profitable, home-based business serves a dedicated...
Santa Clarita, CA
PRICED TO SELL…… Get it while it’s fast approaching the summer months. This location does well over 200 thousand in the summer months This is one of our largest and highest grossing Kawaiiklaws. New...
Yolo County, CA
Established Convenience & Grocery Store with Type 21 Liquor License — Yolo County, CA Rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey convenience and grocery store operation in Yolo County, California, complete...
Berkeley, CA
Opened in 2023 and already hitting its stride, this studio is past the startup phase and running with steady momentum! The business offers premium infrared sauna sessions focused on recovery,...
Cash Flow: $122,305
Glendale, CA
Beautiful Nails Salon – Excellent Investment Opportunity This established nail salon presents an exceptional opportunity for investors seeking entry into the thriving beauty industry. Located in the...
California
Long-established commercial mechanical and plumbing contractor serving industrial, healthcare, and government projects throughout Southern California. The company specializes in plumbing, piping, wet...
EBITDA: $1,448,886
California
For over 30 years, this well-established residential remodeling company has earned a reputation as the premier kitchen and bathroom remodeling contractor in California’s Central Valley. Known for...
Available in California
75 million seniors need home relocation, downsizing, and estate sales services. Join one of America's fastest-growing senior service franchises.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $296,598
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 |
|
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:
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.