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...
Businesses For Sale in California
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RevOps B2B Demand Agency
$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...
6
$200,000
Great 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...
6
$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
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...
2
$745,000
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
FranchiseSchool of Rock
Available in California
Join the top music education franchise in the world.
$150,000
See More FranchisesProfitable 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
Turn-Key Established Comic Book Shop for Sale
$400,000
Fullerton, CA
Profitable 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....
2
$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
Steven Zimmerman, LCBB, M&AMI, LCBI, FIBBA
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,200 clients, selling/leasing over 1,600 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 75 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 7,500 valuations completed.
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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
FranchiseComplete Pest Solutions
Available Nationwide
STEP ABOVE THE COMPETITION WITH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES Many of our competitors in the pest control industry offer limited services. At Complete Pest Solutions, we strive to provide a broad set of comprehensive solutions to many different pest control issues. Our technicians are even trained to offer expert solutions to wildlife intrusions and nuisances, something many small pest control companies (and some of the big ones) do not provide.
$100,000
See More FranchisesPremier, 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
EPA 'Green' Certified Dry Cleaners
$975,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
14,000 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
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
Sweetland 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
FranchiseSafeSplash Swim School
Available Nationwide
Empower families, strengthen communities, and grow a business with real meaning. Own a SafeSplash Swim School—Where Purpose Meets Profit.
$60,000
See More FranchisesRare 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
Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Growth-Ready Beauty Brand | Amazon, DTC
$200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
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
FranchiseHealthier4U Vending
Available Nationwide
Are you passionate about owning your own business? Are you interested in giving people the choice to eat healthy? If the answer is yes, then you have found the right partner to build you a successful healthy vending business. At Healthier4U Vending we share your passion and want you to join us to give the choice to eat healthy to everyone. Come see how together we can change your life.
$53,000
See More FranchisesPrecision 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
Orange 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
Gus Otaki
Petroleum Realty
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Petroleum Realty – Over 35 Years of Specialized Excellence Gus Otaki At Petroleum Realty, our name says it all. For over 35 years, we have specialized exclusively in gas station sales, financing, remodeling, and construction. With a deep understanding of the industry, we’ve matched countless buyers and sellers based on their needs, goals, and capabilities—building a foundation of trust, integrity, and lifelong relationships. Our team’s commitment to performance and excellence has resulted in over $500 million in gas station sales, along with successful transactions in multifamily, land, and retail properties. We also specialize in investment sales and tenant representation, offering comprehensive real estate services across Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, and the Inland Empire. Fluent in English, Arabic, and some German, we ensure smooth communication and personalized service. During escrow, we assist with all documentation, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations, and oil company requirements. Our clients are treated with the utmost respect, honesty, confidentiality, and integrity—values that have earned us a reputation built largely on referrals and repeat business.
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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-Passive Income 24/7 Live Monitoring- LICENSED!
$390,000
Los Angeles County, CA
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
FranchiseProject Lean Nation
Available Nationwide
Turnkey Meal Prep Franchise | Low Overhead, Recurring Revenue, Premium Branding
$100,000
See More FranchisesFloat 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
Fast-Growing and Scalable Leak Detection Company
Shasta County, CA
This leak detection business is a rare opportunity for a motivated buyer looking to step into a thriving and growing industry. Founded as a side project by two semi-retired owners, the business has...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $90,336
Busy NAPA Auto Parts for sale
Tahoe City, CA
Busy NAPA Auto Parts store in Tahoe City, California. As a one of the world's most loved locations, Lake Tahoe ( especially the North Lake) is almost a recession proof business opportunity. Every...
$600,000
Established Specialty Retail Business + Property Purchase Option
California
Located in beautiful Sonoma County, this well-established architectural salvage and design business has been a recognized presence in the industry for over 25 years. Specializing in unique, globally...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $141,557
Children’s Clothing E-Com Store Featuring Famous Italian Brand – $5K
Los Angeles, CA
Premium E-Commerce Store – Branded Italian Children’s Clothing – $5K Well-established Shopify-based online store specializing in premium Italian children’s fashion (Original Marines brand). Location:...
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$5,000
Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing
Chula Vista, CA
Profitable Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing Business - San Diego County Established healthcare testing company serving Chula Vista and surrounding areas, generating $150,000 in annual revenue through...
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$50,000
Freight Brokerage For Sale — Active MC #, Leads & Listings
Fresno, CA
Fully active freight brokerage for sale — includes MC authority, bond, website, logo, shipper leads, and prior customer accounts. The business is set up and ready — just needs an operator to step in...
$150,000
San Jose Flower Shop for Sale – Great Location!
San Jose, CA
This well-established flower shop in San Jose offers a fantastic opportunity to own a profitable business in a prime location. The store features a fully equipped workspace, including refrigeration...
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$59,900
FranchiseMattress By Appointment
Available Nationwide
Whether full-time or part-time, Mattress By Appointment is your easiest pathway to get out of your suit/tie 60 hour work week while earning more money!
$15,000
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.
