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...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Legacy - Performance Sport Boutique, Customer Lounge & More
6
Cash Flow: $189,900
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
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
"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...
Transworld Business Advisors
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The world's largest business brokerage franchise with 45+ years in the industry. 250 offices, 20+ countries, low overhead, and high profit potential.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $990,674
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
Walk Into Opportunity, Not a Blank Page
$226,500
Solano County, CA
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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Tyler Evans
So-Cal Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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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,...
Fully Promoted
Franchise
Available Nationwide
We are operators looking to expand with the right franchisees in the right markets. Our stores open and ramp up quickly, and the cash-on-cash returns in our company are unparalleled. We provide maximum support for every franchisee, from site selection to accounting, marketing, training, customer service support, business to business development and more! Our software and supply-chain logistics are second to none in our industry.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $576,721
Highly Profitable Silicon Valley Mail & Shipping Center – SC2248
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...
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Cash Flow: $20,000
Turnkey 60-Year Dry Cleaner in San Mateo County — Seller Financing
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...
Well-Established Home Health Agency in Burbank
$230,000
Burbank, CA
Franchise Tax Preparation with Accounting Services
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
Unbranded Gas Station with Land + 2BR House + Beer/wine License
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...
🌿Established Humboldt Wedding & Floral Business For Sale- 10+ Years!
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...
6
Cash Flow: $33,503
30-Year Specialty Toy & Gift Retailer | Untapped Growth Potential
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...
Auto Repair | Great Owner-Operator Opportunity with Growth Potential!
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...
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Gilroy, CA- Auto Repair facility
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
Artificial Turf Warehouse and Installation Company for sale
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,...
3
Cash Flow: $265,000
Vitality Bowls
Franchise
Available in California
Vitality Bowls is a low-initial cost, fast-casual cafe franchise specializing in acai bowls, smoothies, salads, and more, made with clean ingredients in allergy-friendly kitchens. Today, the brand has grown into an award-winning franchise known for its attention to organic ingredients and strong customer loyalty. The brand offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to open a cafe business well-positioned in the booming health and wellness dining category.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $562,024
Butte County CA - Award Winning Carpet Cleaning Franchise for Sale
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...
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TurnKey Pet Grooming
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...
Semi-Absentee Custom Cabinetry Business | $2M+ Revenue
$1,200,000
Van Nuys, CA
Turnkey 7,000 SF Sonoma Restaurant | $2.3M–$3M+ Historical Sales
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...
Turnkey Orange County Endocrinology Practice — Owner-Light, Retiring
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
SafeSplash Swim School
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Empower families, strengthen communities, and grow a business with real meaning. Own a SafeSplash Swim School—Where Purpose Meets Profit.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $563,474
13-Bed Joint Commission Certified Residential Alcohol & Drug Rehab
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...
Established Seafood Restaurant – Turnkey Opportunity in San Bernardino
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,...
6
Cash Flow: $50,000
Family Practice For Sale in California
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
Landmark Restaurant & Bar-$3M+ Sales, Type 47 License, Coveted Patio!
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
Established Transmission & Auto Repair Shop | Bakersfield Area
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
Rob Tade
SellingRestaurants.com.
Serving San Diego County, CA
SellingRestaurants.com is a professional business brokerage firm specializing in restaurant and bar brokerage. Servicing all food and beverage businesses through out California. Our restaurant brokerage firm is known for adding value to our clients through great customer service, intelligent analysis and valuation, and marketing system that is years ahead of its competition. We attribute our success to not only to our aggressive internet marketing tactics, but to the amount of homework we do before we value and place a business for sale on the market. We look at each business with a fresh-eye; looking deep into the financials; studying the strengths and weaknesses of the business; looking for opportunities and envisioning who the best buyer for the space could be and then designing a marketing strategy around this vision. You'll immediately see the difference we can make to your transaction. Our brokers and agents anwser their their phones and emails! We are ready to help sell your restaurant today. Give us a call at 619-892-2765
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New Barber Shop
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...
6
Cash Flow: $69,000
Ventura Blvd Day Care for Sale
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...
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Roofing Company for Sale | Strong Brand & Growth
$880,000
Glendale, CA
Grazing and Catering Business!
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...
Pizza Twist Franchise | $600K Sales | Low Rent | Seller Financing
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...
Pizza Factory
Franchise
Available in California
Looking for a business and lifestyle you love? Check out Pizza Factory–Awesome since 1978! Our franchisees are living the good life in a casual atmosphere that’s free of the limits of the rat race. For single and multi-unit operators, we offer generous territories with streamlined start-up costs and flexible fast-casual and quick-service buildout models. Pizza Factory specializes in vast menu offerings, serving fresh, never frozen hand-tossed pizza, pasta, wings, sandwiches, salads, beer, wine and more. Awards include: Top 6 Food and Beverage franchise by both Franchise Business Review and QSR Magazine, PMQ’s Pizza Magazine’s leading franchises; and Entreprenuer.com’s Franchise 500.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $898,166
Turnkey Filipino Market for Sale – Ready Income + Growth Potential
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...
Kawaii klaws
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...
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Turnkey Liquor Store for Sale – Woodland, CA | ABC License Included |
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...
Turnkey Wellness Studio with Recurring Revenue!
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,...
2
Cash Flow: $122,305
Beautiful Nails Salon – Excellent Investment Opportunity
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...
Design/Build Mechanical & Plumbing Contractor – Established 35 Years
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
Established Residential Remodeling Company – 30+ Years of Success
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...
Feed Store & Farm Equipment Rental Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Mariposa County, CA
Established and profitable farm equipment rental and feed business serving a loyal agricultural and rural customer base. This diversified operation generates consistent revenue through equipment...
Highly Profitable Bakery 4 Sale-35 Years of Success-National Reach!
Los Angeles, CA
Wholesale Bakery- Gross annual sales: $1,800,000 >Net Profit: $685,000/Year >Employees: 14 full-time, >Serves 14 States w/over 300 stores & online orders. Key Highlights: >Established in 1990, with a...
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Cash Flow: $685,000
WSI - Digital Marketing
Franchise
Available in California
WSI is a digital marketing company with a strong international presence. Our Digital Marketing Consultants use their knowledge and expertise to make a difference for businesses all around the world.
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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