Yuba City, CA
Seize the opportunity to own JBT Marine, a well-established and highly reputable boat repair and fabrication business founded in 2004 by industry veterans Bob and Cherie. Emerging from their...
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Possible Owner Financing for Established Boat Repair business.
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$299,999
Fast food restaurant for sale in a heavy populated area of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
fast food restaurant in the heart of Los Angeles. close to Korea town. 3rd street & Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, in a heavy populated area ,its fast food approximately 1100 square feet,11 years leas 1...
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$99,000
Lucrative Central San Diego Medical Practice For Sale - Investor Owned
San Diego, CA
Long-standing medical practice that sees Adult Patients for Primary Care. Space: 1400 square feet first floor space - lobby, staff area, 3 exam rooms, provider office Location: Center of San Diego...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $505,000
HUGE PRICE DROP - Once Upon a Child - Elk Grove For Sale
Elk Grove, CA
Have you always wanted the freedom and flexibility of owning your own business but didn't want to build it from the ground up? Have a passion to do something that makes a difference in people’s lives...
$165,000
Lucrative Auto Repair Franchise Business – $290K SDE
Palmdale, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a nationally recognized automotive repair franchise with exceptional cash flow and growth potential. Established in 2018, this business is already generating close to $300K...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $289,686
Lucrative Coffee & Tea Café with Stunning Location
Rocklin, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a stylish and modern café in the high-income suburb of California. This business has quickly become a hotspot for young professionals, students, and families thanks to its...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $39,430
Well Established Technology Retail/Repair and Services Business
Santa Clara County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: A profitable, independently operated computer repair business in Santa Clara County is now available for acquisition. Located in one of...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $202,351
RevOps B2B Demand Agency
Sacramento County, CA
RevOps-Driven Pipeline Generation for B2B Growth The Company is a California-based B2B demand generation agency that has been in business for over 30 years. Through its full-funnel service model, the...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $167,260
Established Japanese Donburi Restaurant in Long Beach for Sale!
Long Beach, CA
• Prime location in the heart of bustling Downtown Long Beach with consistent foot traffic and loyal customers • Established success with over 10 years of proven business operations and community...
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$95,000
Prime location, well known music academy for sale!
Placer County, CA
We have worked for almost 10 years to establish our music academy as a fun and friendly place for all ages (mainly children) to get a music education. Beautiful studio, many practice rooms, prime...
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$200,000
FranchiseTechy
Available Nationwide
Exciting Opportunity Alert! No experience needed! Join the TECHY electronics repair franchise and kickstart your entrepreneurial journey hassle-free. Techy, partnered with retail giant, Walmart, leads the electronic repairs and sales industry. Benefit from professional training and support to ensure your success. Plus, with our unique TECHY CAFE concept, combine the power of electronics and coffee in one dynamic location! Join our global family now located in 27 States and 11 Countries - inquire now!
$15,000
See More FranchisesGreat Harvest Bread Co. (3 Locations)
Chico, CA
Great Harvest Bread Co., a fixture in Chico since 1998, boasts three bustling locations serving up freshly baked goods and café fare. Despite the challenges of Covid, loyal patrons have kept sales...
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$265,000
Buy and/or Manage a Dream Medical Practice over 5000 patients in LA
Los Angeles County, CA
This is the perfect opportunity for an entrepreneurial candidate to buy a business that has been a steady and consistent money maker for decades. The current owner is looking to retire due to provable...
$10,000,000
Profitable Turnkey Hydration/Wellness Center– Priced to Sell
$350,000
Fountain Valley, CA
Gift'ed
Rancho Mirage, CA
This charming gift shop for sale is located in the heart of beautiful Rancho Mirage, CA, within a bustling high-end shopping center anchored by Gelson's Market. The store enjoys excellent visibility...
$45,000
Car Dealership for Sale over 40 years in business
Los Angeles, CA
Opportunity to acquire a well-known auto dealership that has proudly served the community for over 40 years. This thriving business sits on a spacious 60,000 sq. ft. lot with excellent visibility and...
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$745,000
Pablo Fonseca, MBA
Spectrum Business Advisors
Serving Riverside County, CA
At Spectrum Business Advisors we represent entrepreneurs. We enjoy and pride ourselves on accomplishing our clients’ goals—whether it is an exit strategy or a growth opportunity, our experience and dedication will help get you there. If you need a business broker, we are here for you. Here is an outline of what we do for our clients: A. Lease Negotiations B. Value and understand our client’s business C. Develop a pricing strategy D. Create a marketing package for your business E. Receive SBA loan pre-approval—improves the availability of you business to more potential buyers F. Confidentially market your business G. Screen potential buyers—non-disclosure agreements, credit checks, match a person to your business H. Negotiate and structure the best deal I. Manage the escrow, due diligence, and disclosure process J. Facilitate the transition and training period K. Get you the most money! Read more about business brokers here: http://www.1800BizBroker.com
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Martial Arts School- Prime Location in the Heart of Encinitas!
Encinitas, CA
Prime Location in the heart of Encinitas! This fully equipped 1,500 sq. ft. martial arts studio is turnkey and ready for new ownership. It features a spacious mat area, inviting front lobby, front...
$45,000
Hispanic Snacks Production (all equipment + recipes + customer base)
San Diego, CA
Established Mexican Snacks Manufacturing Business - San Diego This well-established wholesale food manufacturing operation has been producing authentic Mexican snacks since 2002, building a loyal...
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$50,000
Rare Los Angeles Car Wash with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
Compass Commercial is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire 3601 W Slauson Ave; a rare car wash property with real estate in Los Angeles. Situated on 17,190 SF of land and primely located on...
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$5,450,000
Profitable Boba Tea , Yogurt , Seller Financing! San Diego, California
San Diego, CA
Seize this opportunity to own a thriving boba tea and yogurt shop in a high-traffic, high-demand area of San Diego! This fully operational and profitable business comes with an established customer...
$135,000
Cash Flow: $98,415
Premium Home Staging Company servicing Entire Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
Established and reputable home staging business serving clients throughout the Bay Area is now available for sale. With a strong track record of over 100 stagings annually and an average staging cost...
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$300,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
FranchiseSir Grout
Available in California
Achieve your dreams with our award-winning, proven business model and the freedom of a home-based office, empowering you to reach beyond your entrepreneurial goals.
$70,000
See More FranchisesProfitable Promotional Products Business | Complete Production Center
Riverside County, CA
Established in 2003, this profitable promotional products and marketing services business presents an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a turnkey operation with proven success....
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$149,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Established Turnkey Limousine Company
Sacramento, CA
ESTABLISHED TURNKEY LIMOUSINE COMPANY This profitable Sacramento-based limousine and passenger transportation company presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity in California's capital region....
$80,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction
$1,675,000
El Cerrito, CA
Profitable Home Services - Turnkey - $60B Industry
Thousand Oaks, CA
The current owner of CertaPro Painters® of St. Augustine, FL is scaling back to concentrate on just one of his CertaPro businesses, creating a unique opportunity for the right buyer. While life...
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$199,000
Cash Flow: $330,000
Auto Body Shop with Spray Booth & Licenses – Anaheim/Stanton Area
Stanton, CA
Profitable and well-established auto body shop for sale in the Anaheim/Stanton area. The facility is approximately 3,000 sq. ft. with very low rent of only $3,500/month. The shop comes fully equipped...
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$180,000
Established Hair Salon in Diamond Bar – Prime Location
Diamond Bar, CA
Diamond Bar Turnkey Salon – Newly Remodeled Established for over 15 years and newly remodeled within the past year, this professional salon is located right off the 57 Freeway exit, near H Mart and...
$60,000
Profitable Gutters Franchise For Sale
Alameda County, CA
Established gutters franchise in Alameda County, CA offering exceptional hands-off investment opportunity. This turnkey operation generates $1.29M in annual revenue with $106K in seller's...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $106,027
Profitable Semi-Absentee Engineering & Design Firm – Licensee Stays!
Santa Clara County, CA
SALE PENDING - no new NDA/LOI are being accepted at this time. Here’s a rare chance to own a profitable, debt-free, semi-absentee engineering and design firm in California — a business that runs...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $320,000
Premier, High-end Fashion Design, Apparel Manufactory
Vernon, CA
Timeless couture, crafted for a lifetime. The brand is an LA-based atelier known for sophisticated skirt suits and luminous, red-carpet ready gowns that linger in the imagination long after a show...
$779,000
Cash Flow: $313,505
“Hot Listing! Restaurant + Real Estate – Don’t Miss This Rare Deal!”
Los Angeles County, CA
ATTENTION INVESTORS! Own the Business & the Building – 47 Liquor License & Private Parking - Turnkey Restaurant & Real Estate Package –Rare LA County Opportunity! Prime Corner Lot with Huge Potential....
$2,100,000
FranchiseCommission Express
Available Nationwide
White-collar franchise. No holidays or weekends! Twenty-eight years of experience. Commission Express has a working relationship with most Real Estate companies. No license required.
$150,000
See More Franchises14,000 customer auto repair business located in Sherman Oaks CA.
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable and trusted 100 year old, employee managed auto repair business in Studio City Ca., with average team member with company on average for 20 years. 14,000 customer database since 1994....
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$1,500,000
Plumbing Company Well-Established and Reputable
Placer County, CA
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established and reputable plumbing company serving Sacramento and Placer Counties with a loyal customer base, strong recurring revenue, and a skilled...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $202,500
Drainage Contractors
$1,191,000
Marin County, CA
Indian Restaurant, Well Established in Dublin, California
Dublin, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. proudly presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire an established Indian restaurant in a highly desirable area of Dublin, California. This prime location, amidst bustling...
$320,000
Northern California Staffing Agency
West Sacramento, CA
The company is a full-service staffing organization providing temporary help across manufacturing, warehouse, clerical, food production, and public sector clients in both light industrial and...
$750,000
EBITDA: $300,000
FranchiseScout and Molly's
Available Nationwide
TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP TOWARD A FUTURE IN FASHION FRANCHISING!
$100,000
See More FranchisesSweetland Garden Mercantile
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North San Juan, CA
A Premier Garden Supply and Mercantile Center in Historic North San Juan, California. Nestled in the charming, rural town, Sweetland Garden Mercantile offers real estate combined with a unique...
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$700,000
Turnkey Huntington Learning Center – Growing and Ready to Scale Up!
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Highly respected and steadily growing provider of tutoring and test prep services in the Inland Empire. The Huntington Learning Center franchise operates with excellence and is backed by one of the...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $72,000
Established Flower Shop
Kings County, CA
Ever thought owning a flower shop would be fun? Now’s your chance. Valley florist owner wanting to retire. Well established flower shop of 25 years is ready for new blood to bloom again. Wonderful...
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$150,000
Rare Opportunity to Buy FULLY Compliant Hospice Agency | ACHC Accred.
Los Angeles, CA
RARE OPPORTUNITY: FULLY COMPLIANT HOSPICE AGENCY FOR SALE Established in 2020, this ACHC-accredited hospice agency presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in the growing healthcare sector....
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$1,249,000
Cash Flow: $1,400,000
Restaurant for sale
Folsom, CA
Turn-Key Dumpling Restaurant for Sale near Folsom Lake Profitable, stable, and beautifully located by Folsom Lake. Loyal customer base, inviting atmosphere, and a fair price. Step in and start earning...
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$50,000
Lamar Rutherford
Excellens Solutions
Serving San Diego County, CA
There are overlooked differences between "transactional" and "consultative" business brokers — and not knowing those differences can cost you thousands of dollars. You want a proven advisor . . .? ? A Consultative Broker with a proven system to maximize the value you'll get when you sell Consultative Broker with preferred access to qualified buyers Track record of success with other businesses in your industry — and able to sell for higher than expected. (We have participated in 100+ successful sales at maximum multipliers.) Proven framework combined with one-on-one consulting on how to tell the right story Deep accounting/CPA experience Deep analysis and understanding of your needs, current market conditions and enhanced ability to help you — even if you aren't prepared or positioned to sell immediately.
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Well Established Men’s Suit Store in Prime Location – Profitable
Los Angeles, CA
For 25 years, this well-established suit store has built a strong reputation for quality, service, and loyal clientele. Now, as the current owner prepares for retirement, this turnkey business is...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $800,000
Postal Annex - Established Business 30+ years
Temecula, CA
An exceptional opportunity awaits to acquire a highly established Postal Annex franchise, a leading name in the parcel and business services industry in the United States. This particular location...
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$325,000
Great Lifestyle Business
$180,000
San Francisco, CA
Precision CNC Machine Shop
Placer County, CA
Established for 8 years, this reputable precision CNC machine shop in the Sacramento area specializes in milling and turning services, with a focus on prototype, short-run production, and...
$348,000
Cash Flow: $93,066
Cypress Garden Elder Care: RCFE-6 with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arroyo Grande, CA
RCFE-6 in a gated community. Currently five residents with the casita suite vacant (private courtyard entry) — fill or use as owner/admin quarters. Stabilized gross income of $50,972/month at full...
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$1,690,000
EBITDA: $357,211
FranchiseGoosehead Insurance
Available Nationwide
Disrupt insurance with our unique business model that leverages industry-leading technology and a client-first approach to access untapped market potential.
$25,000
See More FranchisesOrange County Powdercoat and Sand blasting company for sale
Anaheim, CA
Maverick Powder coat has excellent roots and has for most of its years been a very profitable business. Our reviews and reputation are outstanding. We are known for high quality, quick and on time...
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$175,000
Busy Sports Bar & Grill with Full Liquor License – $250K – Turnkey
Folsom, CA
The Oak T Sports Bar & Grill for sale in a busy and well-established area. This restaurant and bar features a full liquor license and a spacious dining area that can seat up to 140 guests. The...
$250,000
Established Take Out Restaurant with 30,000+ Foot Traffic Weekly
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a Kelly’s Deli operation in front of a super busy Home Depot location in LA County. We have built and operated many of these take-out restaurants at Home Depot locations in Northern California...
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$225,000
Bakery for Sale in Santa Clarita / Business or Asset Sale Considered
Santa Clarita, CA
Established Bakery, Ice cream and Coffee shop. Absolutely beautiful inside. Perfect for someone to take over the assets or the business. Business tied to the movie industry....
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$70,000
Southern California's Premier Mobile Paint n' Sip
Long Beach, CA
Are you an Artist with an Entrepreneurial Spirit? Or an Entrepreneur who Loves to Paint?! Great News! Pop!Art Studios, Southern California’s Premier Mobile Paint n’ Sip is looking for a new owner to...
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$75,000
Cash Flow: $30,000
Established MIL-SPEC Coating & Silkscreening Biz $400k before year end
Inglewood, CA
For sale is Hytech Processing, a well-established industrial coating and silkscreening business with over 40 years of proven success in Southern California. Specializing in high-performance MIL-SPEC...
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$400,000
Prime Restaurant Space for Sale in Carmichael
Carmichael, CA
Asking Price: $200,000 Size: 2,000 sq. ft. Monthly Rent: $4,600 (Including NNN) Hood System Ready - Fully equipped for all kinds of dining concepts! This spacious restaurant space is ideal for various...
$200,000
Float Therapy Spa - Established & Turn Key - Owner Financing Possible
Napa, CA
An unparalleled opportunity to own a top-performing True REST Float Spa Franchise in the Napa Valley without the time and expense of opening a new location. Since 2018, we have facilitated over 35,000...
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$50,000
EBITDA: $50,000
Own a Thriving Sourdough company Franchise in Pleasanton CA
Pleasanton, CA
Own a Thriving Sourdough company Franchise in Pleasanton, CA! Exciting opportunity to acquire a successful Sourdough co franchise in the heart of Pleasanton! This established business is known for its...
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$350,000
FranchiseGarageExperts
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.
$65,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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.
