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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

$348,000

Cash Flow: $93,066

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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

$1,690,000

EBITDA: $357,211

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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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

$175,000

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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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$350,000

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

$600,000

Drainage Contractors

$1,191,000 - Marin County, CA

$1,191,000

Marin County, CA

Ardeshir Vosooghi

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

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

$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

$5,000

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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

$50,000

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

$59,900

Contemporary Asian-inspired Californian Cuisine Restaurant

Saratoga, CA

Newly established restaurant in the heart of an affluent area. This popular eatery boasts a loyal customer base and strong revenue, making it a reliable investment. Situated in a central location, the...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $125,680

Profitable Northern California Kettle Corn Business For Sale

Nevada County, CA

This established kettle corn business has a strong presence in the Grass Valley, Nevada City and Metro Sacramento area with an active market that extends to a one hour radius around Grass Valley. This...

$207,000

$207,000

Cash Flow: $47,000

Smoke shop

Modesto, CA

Business next to Starbucks this is the best place...

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$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Popular Cookie Cafe, Turn Key profitable operation

Los Angeles, CA

This is an exceptional turnkey opportunity in Los Angeles' thriving coffee and bakery market. Established in 2016, this profitable operation has built a loyal customer base through handmade products...

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$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $35,000

Profitable Prime Location Sushi Restaurant for sale by owner

Los Angeles, CA

Established neighborhood sushi restaurant in prime Los Angeles location offering exceptional investment opportunity. This women-owned business has operated successfully for 13 years (established 2012)...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $32,000

Great Lifestyle Business

$180,000 - San Francisco, CA

$180,000

San Francisco, CA

Profits & Purpose: Senior Services Biz with Room to Grow

Palm Springs, CA

This is the only certified and provider of full-service senior relocation, downsizing, and estate sales across Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and all nine Desert Cities. With a strong local...

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$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $35,379

Established Successful Senior Care Business for Sale

San Luis Obispo County, CA

A well-established senior in-home care provider in the San Luis Obispo area, has a strong revenue history, recently with annual average gross revenue of $825,000 over the past three years. The company...

$485,000

$485,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Ovary 15 Year Amazon VC account for sale

Duarte, CA

Please check our www.glxhelmets.com,...

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$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

Established liquor store, licensed, furnished and ready to go!

Lomita, CA

For lease: spacious 1,880 sqft fully furnished liquor and convenience store. Family owned and operated since 1987. Major expansion and renovation done in 2015. Located right off of PCH in Lomita under...

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$98,000

$98,000

Turnkey Seafood restaurant with type 41 beverage license

Covina, CA

Mexican/seafood restaurant for sale 2,700 sq feet Type 41 beer & wine license included 1 one door freezer 1 two door freezer 1 under counter 3 door fridge Walk in fridge 4 42 in TVs 1 110in projector...

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$120,000

$120,000

Thriving and Long Standing 2 Assisted Living business for Sale

Oceanside, CA

Thriving Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) located in Oceanside, California. This licensed 12-bed facility offers private rooms, excellent care services, and a warm home-like...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $475,000

Turn Key Wellness and Day Spa

Redondo Beach, CA

This locally owned and operated spa and wellness business, established in 2002, specializes in pain management and offers a range of services in a relaxing environment. The business provides...

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$169,362

$169,362

Cash Flow: $56,454

EXPRESS CAR WASH + PROPERTY near Major Intersection

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Jurupa Valley, CA

EXPRESS CAR WASH, Built in 2015, Major Intersection, over 49,000 vehicles per day • Prime location, near major intersection, Limonite Ave and Van Buren, with daily traffic over 49,000 vehicles per day...

$2,680,000

$2,680,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Successful Real Estate Photography and Online Property Website Service

Alameda County, CA

Overview: This thriving and innovative real estate photography and SaaS business offers a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to the modern real estate media industry. Founded in 2010, the...

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$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

Fully equipped spacious daycare Perfect for an owner-operator investor

$1,566,000 - Citrus Heights, CA

$1,566,000

Citrus Heights, CA

Executive Suite, Virtual Address, and Virtual Receptionist Business

San Francisco County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational and established flexible workspace franchise in a desirable suburban market. The business offers a comprehensive suite of services, including...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $142,000

Turnkey Flexible Workspace Business in Prime Location

Folsom, CA

Established coworking business in fast-growing Folsom, CA offering fully furnished workspaces, meeting rooms, and business services. This professionally managed business provides an excellent...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $5,047

Rocklin’s Trusted Auto Repair Shop: Prime Location & Loyal Customers

Rocklin, CA

Step into ownership of one of Rocklin’s most established and trusted auto repair businesses since 1987 – a Repair Pal Certified, award-winning shop with a strong reputation and loyal customer base....

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$250,000

$250,000

Convenience and Liquor Store

Contra Costa County, CA

Great opportunity to buy established Liquor and convenience store in East bay, Concord near SR 4 and SR 242 exit. Franchised store, would require Franchise approval. The new owner can add more...

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$595,000

$595,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

30 FedEx Ground Routes, Fresno CA

Fresno County, CA

Profitable and well-established FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes operating out of the Fresno, California station. The routes are strategically arranged for efficient load sharing and fully...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Cash Flow: $886,927

Community Management Company For Sale, San Diego

San Diego County, CA

Community Management Business for Sale – San Diego Area Are you ready to own a thriving community management business with a proven track record? This is a rare opportunity to acquire a...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Electrical Business - Profitable In Silicon Valley

Milpitas, CA

VERY EASY TO RUN! Electrical price book already built into CRM (2 years to fully complete) For sale is a well-established, licensed Electrical company servicing the greater Bay Area since 2018. With...

$900,000

$900,000

Cash Flow: $420,000

Jim Pate

Restaurant Realty Company

Serving Contra Costa 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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Salad Dressing Manufacturing

Los Angeles County, CA

Small family-owned salad dressing business located in the San Fernando Valley. Established and great potential for growth! Business is turn-key and ready to be taken on by new owners!...

$55,000

$55,000

Glassware Branding Business with Established Client Base

Paso Robles, CA

Established Glassware Branding Business with Strong Central Coast Presence This profitable glassware decoration business has served the Central Coast of California since 2011, specializing in custom...

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$70,000

$70,000

High-Traffic Sunnyvale Tea Shop - Type 1 Hood + Low Rent

$248,000 - Sunnyvale, CA

$248,000

Sunnyvale, CA

Elaine Chen

BQ Group Inc

Established Boutique Spa with Loyal Clientele and Growth Potential

Sacramento County, CA

Well-established and fully equipped wellness spa located in a high-income area of Northern California. The business has built a loyal customer base over the years and offers a range of services with...

$85,000

$85,000

Gas Station for Sale – 90,000 Gallons/Month + $40K Net!

Alameda County, CA

Ready to step into a proven, profitable business you can run from day one? This high-volume ARCO gas station delivers strong cash flow every month through fuel sales, convenience market, and extra...

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$1,995,000

$1,995,000

Profitable turnkey HCAC business with Real Estate for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Tuolumne County, CA

Established in 2003, this profitable turnkey HVAC business for sale is a rare opportunity to own and award winner HVAC company with a dominant presence in both residential and commercial markets. With...

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$2,000,000

$2,000,000

EBITDA: $400,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Great Opportunities to Own 2 Dental Labs - Excellent Growth Potentials

Anaheim, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire two established dental laboratories operating in a prime Anaheim, Orange County location. Smile Plus Dental Lab and Cube Milling Center represent a unique...

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$1,095,000

$1,095,000

BBQ Restaurant

Escondido, CA

Great Business to own and run. The business is in a shopping center and surrounded by other shopping centers / the business is easy to run and profitable. The business has been open since 1960. This...

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$150,000

$150,000

Carpet, Tile, Upholstery Cleaning

Riverside County, CA

Overview: Turnkey carpet, tile, and upholstery cleaning business with 4+ years of established operations and consistent weekly revenue. The company currently generates $3,000–$5,000 per week with...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Lodi Pool Service Route for Sale

San Joaquin County, CA

Excellent starter route. Easy pools, overall fast pools to keep maintained. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office....

$31,200

$31,200

Cash Flow: $38,000

Established Togo's Sandwich Franchise Opportunity

Orange County, CA

End-cap Togo’s restaurant available in a well-positioned shopping center, surrounded by a strong customer base in a high-value neighborhood. Togo’s is a trusted regional sandwich brand with more than...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $147,813

Fully Equipped Auto Repair Shop with Strong Earnings | Sacramento Area

Sacramento, CA

This well-established automotive repair shop is fully equipped to handle a wide range of vehicle repair and maintenance needs. The facility is outfitted with the tools, equipment, and expertise to...

$1,690,000

$1,690,000

Cash Flow: $661,314

QUIZNOS Sub 20 Years in Business in middle of San Clemente.

San Clemente, CA

ESTABLISHED SANDWICH SHOP - 20 YEARS OF SUCCESS This well-established deli and sandwich shop represents an exceptional opportunity in the heart of San Clemente, Orange County. Operating successfully...

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$145,000

$145,000

PHO PLACE, spacious restaurant specialist in Vietnamese Pho

Anaheim, CA

ESTABLISHED PHO RESTAURANT - PRIME ANAHEIM LOCATION This well-established Vietnamese restaurant has been serving authentic pho and Vietnamese cuisine since 2015, building a loyal customer base over 9...

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$300,000

$300,000

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

Number of Businesses for Sale  

  ~5,500

Median Asking Price  

  $360,000

Median Reported Revenue  

  $630,000

Median Reported Earnings  

  $150,000

Profit Margin  

  23%

Earnings Multiple  

  2.5

Revenue Multiple  

  0.6

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Major Metro Areas

More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:

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.

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.