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...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Supermarket Sushi Business – Orange County
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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
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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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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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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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.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,500,018
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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Fast-Growing Silicon Valley Spot Repair Franchise–60% y/y growth!
$275,000
Santa Clara County, CA
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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Wasim Rahman
TNW BUSINESS BROKERS
Serving Sacramento County, CA
TNW Business Brokers Inc., based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is a full-service business brokerage firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, franchise owners, and investors buy and sell businesses with confidence and success. With deep expertise in franchise resales, restaurant and retail transactions, and small-to-mid-market business sales, TNW has built a trusted reputation for professionalism, transparency, and results.
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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...
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
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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Spray-Net
Franchise
Available in California
Own a high-margin home renovation business transforming kitchens, exteriors, roofs & more without costly replacements.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $557,539
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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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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Well established credit Card processing portfolio for sale. Easy to ru
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
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...
6
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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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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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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Expedia Cruises
Franchise
Available in California
For over 35 years, Expedia Cruises has been one of North America's largest retail travel agency franchises and a leading seller of cruise travel. Build equity and enjoy a great lifestyle with our proven franchise model by starting your franchise journey today!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $514,404
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
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
Iconic 76-Year Western Wear Business
$800,000
California
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
The Grounds Guys
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Landscaping franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $820K average annual gross sales!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $671,405
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
Joe Saad
Joe Saad Buiness Broker
Serving San Diego County, CA
In business since 1987 serving San Diego County: specializing in small to medium size businesses.
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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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Profitable Turnkey Tailor Studio – $4K Monthly Revenue – $100K Quick
Bakersfield, CA
Macario Alterations & Design is a fully operational turnkey fashion alteration and custom design business located in a prime Bakersfield retail area near Panorama Drive and Bakersfield College. This...
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Cash Flow: $100,000
Automotive Shop - 37+ Years of General Mechanic, Brake & Alignment
$450,000
San Joaquin County, CA
Dynamic brewery and taproom in Ventura County!
Ventura, CA
This turnkey **CERTIFIED ORGANIC** craft brewery is a rare opportunity for a buyer seeking established operations, strong brand positioning, and exceptional growth potential. Designed to balance...
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Beautiful Turnkey Boba Shop Café / Food & Beverage Space
Dana Point, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully designed, fully built-out and equipped Teaspoon franchise at substantially less than the amount originally invested in creating the location. The biggest...
Sharkeys Cuts for Kids
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Keep Your Job & Own This Franchise - Laptop Operated & Fully Passive
Avg. Unit Revenue: $275,732
Turn-Key Smog Repair Shop
Spring Valley, CA
Property Description: • 1,790 SF Warehouse/Office • 2 Roll-up Doors measuring 10’x 14’ • Ceiling Height: 16’ to the beam and 17’ to the ceiling Lease Information: • Leased until October 30, 2030 •...
Prime Downtown SF FiDi Opportunity
San Francisco County, CA
Prime Downtown SF FiDi Opportunity RRC#5362 Offered at $99,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $5,750 + $2,612 (nnn)...
EXPRESS CAR WASH - 2 Tunnels - Prime Location
Norco, CA
Rare Opportunity to Own an Express Car Wash with Dual Tunnels Prime Norco Location - “HorseTown U.S.A” • Unique Dual-Tunnel Facility – Rare opportunity to acquire an Express Car Wash with two separate...
EBITDA: $152,000
POKE Diner • Semi-Absentee • Growing • Netting $204K+ • Prc $495K
La Quinta, CA
> A vibrant poke specialty restaurant located in a prime spot within a large shopping center in La Quinta, Riverside. The center hosts multiple major national anchor tenants. > Sale includes Type 41...
Cash Flow: $204,785
Fully Renovated Nightclub
Fresno, CA
Switch Nightclub presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of Fresno’s most exciting nightlife and entertainment venues. Strategically located in rapidly growing North Fresno, the club...
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Sports Bar
Stanislaus County, CA
This vibrant sports bar and entertainment hub features an expansive interior layout beautifully equipped with multiple flat-screen TVs, a coin-operated pool table, and an electronic dart board....
Cash Flow: $22,168
Curated Vintage & Designer Apparel Store - Established in 1996
Los Angeles County, CA
Established in 1996, the Company is a well-established vintage and designer apparel resale retailer operating from a prime, high-visibility location. The business operates with experienced staff and...
Cash Flow: $153,436
Fold-N-Pack Hanger Company — Patented Travel Hanger Brand For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Business Overview Fold-N-Pack is a branded consumer products company built around the patented Fold-N-Pack Smart Hanger™ — a folding, collapsible hanger designed to make packing and unpacking garments...
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Cash Flow: $21,232
Mobile Personal Training Business
Orange County, CA
ESTABLISHED MOBILE PERSONAL TRAINING BUSINESS - SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY Profitable mobile fitness business established in 2019, serving the affluent South Orange County market. BUSINESS MODEL: Mobile...
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SpeedPro
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The nation’s leading wide-format printing/graphics franchise. Top 25% Average Goss Sales $1,488,094* and top 25% Discretionary profit $412,670*. Generate revenue before you open your studio!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,034,737
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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