Santa Cruz County, CA
A long-established, single-physician family medicine practice with a geriatric focus is available for acquisition in coastal Central California. The practice has nearly two decades of continuous...
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CA Family/Geriatric Practice w/ Aledade ACO - $367K SDE on $1.1M
Cash Flow: $366,792
Turn-Key Restaurant / Banquet Hall / Venue / Prime Brand Blvd
Glendale, CA
Established turn-key restaurant and banquet hall opportunity on prime South Brand Boulevard in Glendale, just blocks from The Americana at Brand. Operating since 2005, this fully built-out facility...
Seeking CA Licensed Architect - Partnership & Ownership Opportunity
San Diego, CA
A respected, 38-year California architecture firm specializing in high-end custom residential design is available for acquisition through a partnership structure and is seeking a licensed California...
Cash Flow: $206,139
Profitable Mexican Restaurant Franchise. Turnkey Highland, CA Location
Highland, CA
Own a Thriving Mexican Fusion Franchise in Highland, CA! This is a turnkey opportunity to own a successful Fuego Cravings franchise, known for its unique fusion of authentic Mexican flavors with a...
3
Cash Flow: $144,000
Vietnamese Restaurant Business for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
Established Vietnamese restaurant offering exceptional investment opportunity in prime San Bernardino location. This turnkey 1,500 square foot Asian fusion establishment specializes in Vietnamese...
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Established Mobile Pet Grooming Franchise | Turnkey
San Diego, CA
Premier Mobile Dog Grooming Business Serving North County San Diego This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey mobile dog grooming business serving the highly desirable...
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CA Restaurant Franchise for Sale: Keep brand or go independent! SC2282
California
This Californian Franchise Restaurant Location has been in operation for 2 years and has recently closed and the Seller is looking to sell the Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment for $95,000. Located...
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Profitable Wall Printing Business for Sale – Ready to Operate
Los Angeles County, CA
Unique opportunity to acquire a fully operational wall printing business with professional-grade equipment and an established digital presence. This is a turnkey operation ready for immediate use,...
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Cash Flow: $50,000
Profitable 20+ Yr Gutter & Window Cleaning Business $107K SDE – Davis
Davis, CA
Profitable Davis-based gutter and window cleaning business serving Yolo County for over 20 years. The business has built a strong local reputation and operates primarily through repeat customers and...
Cash Flow: $107,000
ABA Therapy Practice
San Diego County, CA
I wanted to take a moment to highlight one of the key factors that truly sets our company apart. Our unique connection with the community and their insurance agencies in our area is something that...
EBITDA: $360,000
Wonderly
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Wonderly Lights presents a unique franchise opportunity tailored to your entrepreneurial preferences, allowing you to run a seasonal addition to your business portfolio or a stand-alone, year-round, full-service outdoor lighting business. Our seasonal holiday lighting services provide an especially attractive opportunity for those balancing their time with another seasonal venture.
Profitable Trucking Co.Business With Dedicated Routes
Stockton, CA
ESTABLISHED TRUCKING COMPANY - DEDICATED ROUTES Successful trucking operation established in 2011, offering exceptional profitability and growth potential in the stable transportation industry. This...
2
Cash Flow: $200,000
Auto Body Shop for Sale in Oxnard – Turnkey, Fully Equipped!
Oxnard, CA
Business Description Long-standing, reputable auto body repair shop for sale in Oxnard, ideal for an owner-operator or an automotive business looking to expand. This shop is known for quality...
6
Cash Flow: $800,000
Established Promotional Products & Apparel Business - Low Overhead
$115,000
Orange County, CA
Established Salon Business for Sale – Turnkey Opportunity
Riverside, CA
An exciting opportunity to purchase a well-established, fully operational salon that's ready for its next owner. This turnkey business offers a loyal client base, an inviting atmosphere, and a...
5
Beautiful Sports Bar, Restaurant+ Lounge with TYPE 48 LIC
Los Angeles County, CA
*CASH ONLY SALE* MUST SEND POF TO QUALIFY** A very rare turnkey type 48 ABC license new bar, restaurant + lounge. Well established neighborhood bar with a brand new full kitchen, menu designed by...
3
Cash Flow: $450,000
Rich Schammel
Venture Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Venture Advisors Business Sales and Acquisitions Facilitates the Sale and Acquisition of Successful Businesses. We specialize in businesses with revenue between $3M to $50M, where 100% controlling interest is being sold, or purchased through either an asset or stock transaction. We seek firms with a history of positive adjusted cash flow, as well as exceptional businesses which we believe have a near term potential of generating cash flow, or a brand and assets that will likely be of interest to a strategic buyer. We are licensed as a Broker by the California Bureau of Real Estate and will represent buyers and sellers of real property in conjunction with the sale of a business. We are industry generalists, expert in the process of marketing and selling businesses of all types. Manufacturing of durable goods and food products, wholesale distribution, professional services, logistics, health related, retail, consumer products, construction trades and main street businesses of all types – our professionals have decades of cumulative experience in guiding clients through successful transaction. Our extensive deal making and consulting experience – across a wide range of businesses as provided insights into what makes a business an attractive acquisition. Using proprietary tools we can provide a numeric “score” that will tell how sellable your business is and specifically what can be done to increase both sellability and the ultimate sales price. So, whether you’re ready to sell now, planning to sell or wish to acquire a business – we can help!
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Popular, Profitable Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant For Sale
Chester, CA
This popular creekside breakfast & lunch restaurant also features an espresso bar; there is a separately owned and operated gift & bookstore sharing some cafe space. Located in the historic Stover...
6
Cash Flow: $75,000
Internal Medicine Practice for Sale – Encinitas, North County San Dieg
Encinitas, CA
Internal Medicine Practice for Sale – Encinitas, North County San Diego Established in 1989, this well respected internal medicine practice serves approximately 2,500 active patients and is located in...
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$75K/M Dessert Shop – Glendale
Glendale, CA
Located in a prime Glendale retail corridor, this high-volume dessert and beverage franchise generates approximately $75,000 in monthly gross sales, with over $850,000 in annual revenue based on 2025...
Cash Flow: $240,000
Industrial and scientific supply distributor founded in 1956
Los Angeles County, CA
Long-established industrial and scientific supply distributor serving institutional, regulated, and research-intensive customers throughout the United States. Founded in 1955 the Company has developed...
EBITDA: $250,000
Profitable Luxury Automotive E-Commerce Brand – Established, Scalable
Orange County, CA
This is an established BMW-focused e-commerce business specializing in cosmetic aftermarket accessories. The company has maintained consistent profitability over the past three years of operation,...
Cash Flow: $120,000
Fibrenew
Franchise
Available in California
Mobile restoration service franchise serving six major markets. We repair leather, plastic, and vinyl in homes, cars, boats, planes, medical clinics, restaurants, and more.
High Volume Pizza Franchise For Sale! One Owner since 1997!
Fresno, CA
Amazing Opportunity! Long time Owner passed away last year. Current Family member has a full time job and cannot pay attention to store and it shows! 38% Food cost and 41% in Total labor costs. This...
Cash Flow: $83,506
Profitable Promotional Products Business - 23 Years in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
This established promotional products and embroidery business presents an exceptional opportunity in Los Angeles County. Founded in 2001 and operating successfully for 23 years, this business has...
4
Cash Flow: $105,000
Established Business Brokerage
$98,000
Shasta County, CA
Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County
Escondido, CA
This established promotional products and branded apparel business presents an exceptional opportunity in San Diego County's thriving Escondido market. Founded in 2014, this turnkey franchise has...
Cash Flow: $140,000
Turnkey San Diego Dental Practice – Low Rent
San Diego, CA
Established Dental Office Leasehold Opportunity Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out dental office in a professional healthcare setting. This turnkey leasehold includes multiple equipped...
6
Established Repair shop in Northridge
Los Angeles, CA
Years of established operation Consistent financial performance Over $100,000 annual owner income Loyal repeat customer base Excellent local reputation Turnkey operation Low-overhead business model...
6
Cash Flow: $100,000
Absentee Pelvic Health PT Practice with Excellent Cash Flow
Orange County, CA
This business is one of the most established and recognized niche physical therapy practices in the United States. Founded in 10 years ago in Southern California, the cash-based practice has generated...
Cash Flow: $473,495
Confidential Regulated Insurance Distribution Platform
Los Angeles, CA
A rare opportunity to participate in the growth of a profitable, technology-supported insurance distribution platform built for scale, compliance, and expanding policy volume. This is not a...
Cash Flow: $3,000,000
Established Turnkey Wellness Sanctuary in the Heart of Murphys
Murphys, CA
Elements Day Spa: Established Wellness Opportunity in Murphys, CA Business Overview Own a true sanctuary of wellness in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. Over the past 13+ years, Elements Day Spa has...
Business, Leasehold, FF&E in Sts Helena, CA - For Sale
St. Helena, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire the business, lease, and improvements of Boba & More, ideally located in the heart of downtown St. Helena along Main Street’s premier retail corridor. The...
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Metal Supermarkets
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Over $2 Million Average Gross Sales - As Low As $350,500 Investment & Recession-Safe
Long Established Fence Company-San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
This home-based business is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly respected fence company serving the San Diego market since 1998. With nearly three decades of successful...
Cash Flow: $120,000
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes - California
Solano County, CA
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is a fast-casual burger franchise that was founded in 2007 in Plano. The brand was created with a focus on serving fresh, made-to-order food using high-quality...
Cash Flow: $83,596
Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Prime San Diego Market
$449,000
San Diego County, CA
Established Roseville Watch & Jewelry Repair Business For Sale Turnkey
Roseville, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well established and respected watch and jewelry repair business serving the Roseville community since 1999. Located on one of Roseville's primary commercial...
3
Cash Flow: $67,007
Swagat Indian Cuisine
Stockton, CA
Established Indian Restaurant for Sale – Prime Stockton Location Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established Indian restaurant with 17 years of successful operation in one of Stockton's busiest...
Cash Flow: $179,000
GarageExperts
Franchise
Available Nationwide
GarageExperts® is the dominant leader in the garage renovation and commercial epoxy and polyaspartic flooring industry which is part of the $538 billion home improvement market. For over 15 years, we have been helping residential, commercial, and industrial customers transform their spaces with epoxy and polyaspartic floor coatings, custom-built cabinets, and slatwall organizational systems. The home improvement and commercial market is expected to be a $620 billion industry by the year 2025, leading to endless possibilities for our garage organization and two-component commercial floor coating company. Learn more about becoming a garage floor franchise today.
Mostly Absentee Child Behavior and Therapy Business for Sale
Orange County, CA
This business is an established multidisciplinary practice providing psychological and educational assessment and intervention services for children, adolescents and young adults. The practice is...
Cash Flow: $461,635
Profitable Plaza Restaurant For Sale - steady foot traffic
Rancho Cordova, CA
Approx. 2,000 SF restaurant located in a busy retail plaza with strong visibility and steady foot traffic. The space features a fully equipped kitchen, allowing a new operator to take over and start...
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Profitable Baskin-Robbins Franchise, Great location, newer remodel
Placer County, CA
Established Baskin-Robbins franchise for sale in a premium, affluent community. The business generated $533,097 in revenue and $71,259 in SDE (13.4% margin) in 2025 — with a strong 73.7% gross margin...
3
Cash Flow: $71,259
Mimosa's of Willow Glen
San Jose, CA
Mimosas of Willow Glen is a well-established breakfast, brunch, and mimosas destination in the heart of Willow Glenwith a loyal neighborhood following. Known as a local go-to spot, the restaurant...
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Korean Street Food--Bunsik Concept (Chan Chan)
Huntington Beach, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire Chan Chan, a recognized Korean street food and bunsik concept located in Huntington Beach, offering buyers access to a proven brand with strong cultural relevance...
5
Nancy Seth
Pryia International Inc.
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Gas Station Broker Queen | California
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well-known Neighborhood Restaurant for sale.
Long Beach, CA
this a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable , well established restaurant with a strong reputation, loyal customer base and consistent year over year performance, this business generates...
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Flower Shop Opportunity
Orange, CA
ESTABLISHED FLOWER SHOP OPPORTUNITY IN ORANGE, CA This well-established flower shop has been serving Orange County customers since 2007, building a loyal customer base and strong walk-in traffic over...
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Leading Business Brokerage Franchise
$99,000
San Jose, CA
Turnkey Jewelry Retail Business – High-Traffic OC Shopping Area
Orange County, CA
Established and profitable jewelry retail business located in a high-traffic Orange County shopping area. The business generates over $500,000 in annual revenue with $200,000+ in owner cash flow,...
Cash Flow: $125,000
Woman-Owned Auto Body & Repair Shop
Los Angeles, CA
We are a trusted, independent auto body and repair shop committed to delivering top-quality workmanship on every vehicle. We specialize in precision collision repair, paint work, and mechanical...
6
Cash Flow: $130,000
My Salon Suite
Franchise
Available Nationwide
My Salon Suite offers a revolutionary business model that combines the stability of real estate with the profitability of the beauty industry. Our semi-absentee ownership model includes no on-site employees or inventory to manage so you can grow your portfolio without being tied down by day-to-day operations.
“What Up Dough” – Celebrity-Connected Pizza Concept in Burbank – Turnk
Burbank, CA
What Up Dough is a fully built-out, culture-forward pizza restaurant in the heart of Burbank’s studio district, designed with a strong hip-hop theme and urban-influenced concept that sets it apart...
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RAPID GROWTH CPA - wants another CPA 25% - 49%
Cupertino, CA
PROFITABLE CPA FIRM IN SILICON VALLEY'S HEART Established in 1998 (took off a few years), this thriving accounting and tax practice operates in Cupertino, California, serving Silicon Valley's dynamic...
Cash Flow: $225,000
Security Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service
Stanislaus County, CA
Seller motivated to transition to retirement, may carry small note or consider reasonable offers. Owner is operating full steam ahead while actively selling the business. This business operates...
Cash Flow: $77,329
A Chef's Delight!
Placer County, CA
For over 28 years, a passionate chef's vision has flourished into one of Lake Tahoe's most prestigious catering companies, creating unforgettable culinary experiences against the backdrop of...
Cash Flow: $225,000
Established Mediterranean Restaurant
Turlock, CA
Turnkey opportunity to acquire an established and well-known Mediterranean kabob restaurant. Offering authentic cuisine, beautiful dining room big enough to host small parties, offering take out/dine...
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Premier Korean Facial Spa | Luxury Brand | Established & Profitable
Los Angeles, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire an established luxury Korean skincare business with approximately $1.0M+ in annual revenue, an excellent online reputation, and a professionally designed turnkey...
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Cash Flow: $290,000
Priced to Move: High Cash Flow Mathnasium, CA (2522536)
Santa Clarita, CA
Priced below market value for a quick sale! The current owner is shifting focus to other professional commitments and has priced this established, cash-flowing center to move immediately. Unlock an...
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Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Farm
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Clearlake, CA
A turnkey licensed commercial cannabis cultivator farm located in Lower Lake, CA. The Registered owner of the business focuses on wholesale cannabis production. The business has an Adult-Use and...
Profitable Sushi Restaurant with Loyal 20-Year Customer Base
Sacramento, CA
This is a rare chance to own a well-established Japanese sushi and teriyaki restaurant in a growing Northern California town. The business has been serving the local community for nearly 20 years and...
Cash Flow: $393,299
U.S. Lawns
Franchise
Available in California
U.S. Lawns is the #1 ranked franchise company in the commercial landscape management industry with more than 225 territories operating today. As you begin a career or life transition, choose an established brand with a proven system and proven success, as well as world-class support in a $120B commercial landscaping industry. It's time to build your turf, on your terms and for under a $100k investment. Own your own US Lawns franchise today and get your own business open in 60 days or less.
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.
