California
Long-established commercial mechanical and plumbing contractor serving industrial, healthcare, and government projects throughout Southern California. The company specializes in plumbing, piping, wet...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Design/Build Mechanical & Plumbing Contractor – Established 35 Years
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
Pine Cove Marina!
Lewiston, CA
This Marina sits on the beautiful Lewiston Lake. Lewiston Lake is a fishing lake that attracts the serious fly fisherman to families looking for summer fun. With a max speed of 10 miles per hour, this...
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Established BBQ Restaurant and Catering Business for Sale
Truckee, CA
BBQ Restaurant and full service catering business established 19years. Location in beautiful Truckee Ca. a mountain town known for skiing, hiking, biking, golf, fishing, Donner Lake, 14mi from Lake...
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Cash Flow: $200,000
Farmers Insurance Agency
Westlake Village, CA
Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale in Thousand Oaks! As a Farmers Insurance Agency Owner, you will join a group of business owners representing a strong and respected brand. Opportunity to...
Established Brewery Tour & Limo Bus Company
San Diego, CA
Business of over 19 years is ready for motivated new owner who is excited to work and market for growth. Current owners have moved to different careers, and have not pursued growth opportunities for...
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Restaurant in Fremont
Fremont, CA
!!! Reduced Price !!! Established Indian Restaurant in Fremont, California This well-established Indian restaurant presents an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking to enter the thriving...
StretchLab Camarillo & Ventura
Camarillo, CA
StretchLab Ventura & Camarillo – Turnkey Multi-Unit Wellness Franchise Opportunity A rare opportunity to acquire two established, fully operational StretchLab studios in highly desirable Ventura...
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Cash Flow: $98,400
Hi-Five Sports Franchising
Franchise
Available in California
Own a Flexible, Home-Based Youth Sports Franchise with Multiple Revenue Streams
Avg. Unit Revenue: $323,458
Live Music, Cold Drinks, and a Packed House Every Night
Temecula, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-volume entertainment venue and bar in the heart of Temecula. This thriving business features a coveted Type 47 Full Liquor License, allowing...
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60+ Year Established Metaphysical & Healing Center – San Diego
San Diego, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established metaphysical retail and healing center serving the San Diego community since 1963. Located on University Ave near North Park, this business is a...
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Thriving Interactive Art Studio for Sale — inside Liberty Station
$485,000
San Diego, CA
Supermarket Sushi Business – Orange County
Aliso Viejo, CA
Established supermarket sushi business located inside a busy supermarket in Aliso Viejo, Orange County. The business benefits from regular supermarket customer traffic and does not require operating a...
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Simi Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
Excellent tight one person route with room to grow. Easy to services & manage pools nicely grouped for efficiency. Clients have been groomed to pay well and on time. Successful seasoned seller will...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Matt Coletta, LCBB, LCBI, M&AMI
M&A Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and Lower Middle Market M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions with multiple offices throughout California, Nevada and Texas. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses and related real estate in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Health Care, Medical Practices, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal-makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries designation issued by the International Business Broker Association, the M&A Master Intermediary designation issued by M&A Source, and the Certified Business Brokers designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time-consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands-on” approach by the Advisor and expertise in various fields including exit planning, analyzing financial statements, valuation, managing due diligence, negotiations, financing, sale or lease of real estate and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions.
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Porter Ranch Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Prime cities - ideal for rapid development. Rare A grade starter route. Easy to manage pools. Strong payment histories Successful seasoned seller will ensure a strong start for a buyer. Own your own...
Cash Flow: $32,000
17 Years Established Open and Operating Home Services Franchise Resale
Ventura, CA
This is an open, operating home services franchise resale that was established in Ventura County in 2009. Our franchise model is a reliable, scalable business that enables franchise owners to develop...
Cash Flow: $60,000
Turnkey Restaurant Conversion – Open in Weeks, Not Month
Riverside, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built second-generation restaurant conversion in a highly visible end cap location in Riverside. Approximately 1,600 square feet featuring a modern...
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Absentee Run Boba Franchise - Newly Built-out
Lomita, CA
This is a great opportunity to take over an absentee owned Boba Franchise in the City of Lomita California. It is newly built out as of 2024, with no expense spared. Consisting of over $180,000 in...
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Cash Flow: $55,000
Turnkey Boba Business with Restaurant Kitchen For Sale
Sacramento, CA
Business Opportunity available. This is an open and operating business. Reimagine or take over operation of a Boba enterprise at the Promenade shopping center, located in the City of Sacramento Pocket...
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Window World
Franchise
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
Dog DayCare & Boarding Resort for Sale Active Clients-5.0 Star Google
Pasadena, CA
Established luxury dog daycare and boarding resort located in prime Pasadena location offering exceptional growth potential. This franchise operation has built a stellar reputation with 5-star Google...
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Popular Turnkey Hair Salon with 20 Year History for Sale
San Diego, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, award-winning hair salon with 20 years of operating history in one of San Diego's most desirable neighborhoods. This turnkey operation generates...
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Profitable Restaurant chain with three locations
$1,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Charming, turnkey, well established, Tea Room for sale in Lodi
Lodi, CA
Step into ownership of a beautifully established tea room known for its inviting atmosphere, curated tea selection, and loyal customer base. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational,...
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Business For Sale!!!
Escondido, CA
Outstanding opportunity to acquire Jade Beauty (not the name), a specialized beauty supply store serving the San Diego and North County community. Conveniently located near the highly trafficked...
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Established Auto Repair Shop
Buena Park, CA
Well-established auto body shop operating from its current location with the equipment, tools, and business assets necessary for daily operations. The business includes existing customer goodwill,...
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Established In Home Senior Care Business Multiple Territories
San Mateo County, CA
This is a well-established, franchise-affiliated in-home senior care business serving four exclusive protected territories across Alameda, San Mateo (two territories), and Contra Costa Counties (two...
Profitable Livermore Valley Winery & Vineyard with Real Estate
Livermore, CA
PROFITABLE LIVERMORE VALLEY WINERY & VINEYARD WITH REAL ESTATE This established and profitable winery operation presents a rare turnkey opportunity to acquire a successful wine business with...
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Pizza Restaurant with Prime Midtown Palo Alto Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palo Alto, CA
PIZZA RESTAURANT WITH PRIME MIDTOWN PALO ALTO REAL ESTATE This established franchise pizza restaurant represents a unique dual opportunity combining a profitable food service business with valuable...
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Good Time Car Wash
Moreno Valley, CA
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to present for sale Good Time Car Wash, a full service car wash business featuring a recent renovation. The property consists of a ±5,400 SF building...
Lawn Pride
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Lawn Care franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $684 annual gross residential sales per customer!*
Pool Service Route - Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Easy part time pool service route in nice neighborhoods. This route...
Cash Flow: $30,000
High-Margin Mobile Escape Room – Turnkey SoCal Side Hustle
Lake Forest, CA
An extraordinary opportunity to acquire the premier, entirely unique mobile escape room business operating across Southern California. Established as an incredibly lucrative, ultra-low-overhead side...
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Cash Flow: $171,000
Fast-Growing Silicon Valley Spot Repair Franchise–60% y/y growth!
$275,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Fully Equipped Turnkey Asian Restaurant - Ready to Operate
Salinas, CA
Established Asian restaurant offering an exceptional turnkey opportunity in Prunedale, CA outside of Salinas. This fully equipped operation has been serving the community with an established customer...
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FOR SALE: Turn-Key Game Truck Business + 2013 Ford F150 (FULL PACKAGE)
San Benito County, CA
Update May 31st, Truck now has 4 Brand new 60K mile Tires Brand New Harbor Freight Predator 9500 Generator with 2 Year Full Warranty. This is a fully operational, income-generating mobile...
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The Learning Experience
Franchise
Available in California
Join the #1 childcare franchise!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,098,048
Elegant café available in beautiful downtown Fallbrook.
Fallbrook, CA
Elegant café available in beautiful downtown Fallbrook. A local favorite with well-established clientele for 22+ years. Specializing in soups, salads & Sandwiches. Currently only open from 11am – 3pm,...
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Chaparral Supermarket
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Jose, CA
Chaparral Supermarket presents a rare opportunity to acquire a three-generation family-owned grocery business in San Jose, California. This established supermarket has built a loyal customer base and...
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Cash Flow: $2,190,744
Established Catering, Food Truck & Experiential Events Company
South San Francisco, CA
Established Bay Area catering, food truck, and experiential events business with more than a decade of operating history. Beyond The Border has developed from a food truck concept into a diversified...
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Cash Flow: $365,524
Perfect location for your Restaurant Located in Downtown La Verne
La Verne, CA
This restaurant opportunity is in an amazing location. The current business owners are ready for the next stage in life and hate to see this business sell however the business owners know the new...
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Established Auto Detail Shop & Office Space/Apartment
Walnut Creek, CA
Price is negotiable for the right buyer. Financial information is available upon request to qualified and serious inquiries. Owner operates the business on a part time basis. Valuation is the standard...
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Alex Sanchez
Realty One Group
Serving Orange County, CA
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Pizza Franchise
West Sacramento, CA
ESTABLISHED PIZZA FRANCHISE - EXCELLENT OWNER-OPERATOR OPPORTUNITY This well-established Pizza franchise presents an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a profitable business with...
Cash Flow: $110,000
Established Coworking & Flexible Workspace in San Diego
San Diego, CA
Established flexible workspace and shared office business located in a desirable central San Diego neighborhood. The business operates from a fully built-out and furnished second-floor workspace with...
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Well established credit Card processing portfolio for sale. Easy to ru
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Jewelry & Watch Repair - Plaza West Covina
West Covina, CA
Business Highlights 1. Turnkey operation with experienced team in place 2. Relatively low day-to-day owner dependency 3. Operating in West Covina since 1989 4. Approximately $294,111 in 2025 gross...
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Seller Financing | Food Market, Liquor & Laundromat + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Thermal, CA
Strong income-generating opportunity featuring a turnkey meat market with liquor sales, a super cold beer cave, and a newly remodeled laundromat, all located within the same commercial building. The...
Cash Flow: $120,000
Senior Helpers
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The premiere provider of in-home care where you can provide a lasting impact for aging adults and their families. Over 300 franchise owners! Open within 90 days!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,686,350
Lucrative Venture Capital Practice or Partnership For Sale
Carlsbad, CA
Since 2000, this lucrative business has helped hundreds of Entrepreneurs acquire companies with creative financing techniques and strategies that allow my clients to acquire successful companies with...
Cash Flow: $247,000
Seller Financing - Semi-Absentee Gutter Contractor Franchise
Murphys, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire the largest consolidated territory of The Brothers That Just Go Gutters franchise in United States. This business is a well-established and reputable gutter...
Cash Flow: $178,191
20+ Yr Hospitality Brokerage & Consulting - Ideal for Licensed Broker
Palm Desert, CA
This long-established hospitality brokerage and consulting business, serving vacation property resales and rentals in the Coachella Valley since 2005, delivers consistent transactions and strong...
Cash Flow: $247,802
Profitable Day Spa with Loyal Clientele & Corporate Accounts
San Jose, CA
Established Wellness Spa with Loyal Client Base & Strong Online Reputation Here's your opportunity to acquire a well-established wellness business with an outstanding reputation, a loyal customer...
Cash Flow: $120,255
Established Temecula Insurance Agency — $1.5M Premium Book
Riverside County, CA
After 37 successful years as an insurance agent, the owner is ready to retire and is offering an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established agency in Temecula, California. The agency has...
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Long Time Established Montessori PreSchool and Kindergarten
Orange County, CA
Well established Locations - with many community residential build outs for increased young family populations nearby...
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Cash Flow: $100,000
Established Pasadena Beauty Business Opportunity
Pasadena, CA
The salon has successfully operated in the same location for well over a decade and features approximately 1,103 square feet of beautifully maintained space, eight luxury spa pedicure chairs, five...
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Cash Flow: $105,000
Well established coffee shop & cafe in high-traffic medical building
West Covina, CA
Established and profitable café located within a high-traffic medical office complex adjacent to Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina. Operating successfully for over six years, the business...
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Cash Flow: $80,000
Growing Infertility Medical Practice and IVF Laboratory Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Available for acquisition is the longest operating, high-end single provider concierge fertility and IVF practice in Los Angeles. Serving a premium patient demographic through a boutique,...
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Five Star Bath Solutions
Franchise
Available in California
With an average ticket of $12,538 and $8.4 MILLION in total income, this bathroom transformation franchise is the NEXT BIG THING in franchising.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $486,761
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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