Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 2013 in the heart of Los Angeles, this established apparel brand offers a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, American-made fashion platform with a proven track record in the...
Cash Flow: $179,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Profitable Women’s Apparel Brand | $179K+ SDE | $1.2M+ Revenue
Absentee High-Volume AYCE Buffet | Strong Assets & Growth Upside
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Los Angeles County, CA
This established AYCE buffet restaurant in Los Angeles County presents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly recognizable dining concept with strong historical performance, substantial included...
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Make it Cheers with Grace
Gardena, CA
Once you experience this Historical and trendy Japanese Restaurant in the Torrance/Gardena neighborhood, you will return for taste and price. The owner will decide to sell his handful of other...
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Veterinary Clinic for sale
Ventura County, CA
This 5 day a week clinic has been Established over 30 years ago with very loyal clients. professional long employed staff members, upgraded and up to date equipment. Semi Absentee ownership. A lot of...
Cash Flow: $393,848
Pure Water Store & Food Service Opportunity for Sale – Milpitas, CA –
Milpitas, CA
Excellent opportunity for a food entrepreneur, caterer, restaurant owner, bakery operator, coffee vendor, or specialty food business looking to establish a presence in a high-traffic retail location...
Cash Flow: $108,000
Established Bakery & Cafe for Sale in Prime Pasadena – 4.3 Star Google
Pasadena, CA
Established in 1995, Bakery is a well-known neighborhood bakery café located in Pasadena, California. The business has built a strong reputation over nearly 30 years for its quality bakery products,...
Cash Flow: $100,000
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Fully equipped spacious daycare Perfect for an owner-operator investor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Citrus Heights, CA
Versatile 4,596 sq. ft. building on 0.78 acres with 19 parking spaces in a high-traffic neighborhood. Currently set up as a daycare, this turnkey facility is ideal for an owner-operator and can easily...
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Premier Architecture & Design Studio #IBB20251105
San Bernardino County, CA
PREMIER ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STUDIO This well-established architectural design and planning firm represents a compelling acquisition opportunity within the architecture and engineering sector. With...
Cash Flow: $464,000
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Mediterranean Restaurant | Prime Southern California Market
San Bernardino County, CA
Outstanding opportunity to acquire a high-performing Mediterranean restaurant franchise in Southern California's dynamic market. This turnkey operation combines authentic cuisine with modern...
Established Full Service Spa/Salon
Los Gatos, CA
For sale Beautiful Downtown Los Gatos Spa & Salon with $125K in Lease improvements.This turnkey business features a long-term staff with lots of seem for room for growth and expansion. It boasts a...
Mister Sparky Electric
Franchise
Available in California
Power is powerful! Invest in a top-tier, recession-resistant electrical services franchise backed by the Mister Sparky brand!
Profitable Promotional Products Business - 23 Years in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
This established promotional products and embroidery business presents an exceptional opportunity in Los Angeles County. Founded in 2001 and operating successfully for 23 years, this business has...
Cash Flow: $105,000
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Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County
Escondido, CA
This established promotional products and branded apparel business presents an exceptional opportunity in San Diego County's thriving Escondido market. Founded in 2014, this turnkey franchise has...
Cash Flow: $140,000
Popular World Famous Turf Club w/Building
$3,000,000
Hayward, CA
Multi-Year Jewelry Business with Strong Customer Engagement
Mission Viejo, CA
Established online jewelry retail business operating in the men's accessories market with a strong customer base and consistent sales history. The business has been operating for several years and has...
Cash Flow: $238,000
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Turnkey Irvine Bakery Business For Sale
Irvine, CA
Dots Cupcakes is a well known dessert boutique located in the Los Olivos Marketplace in Irvine across from the Irvine Spectrum. The space features a fully equipped back-of-house bakery production area...
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Ian Lashley
TLG Business Broker
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Thinking of Selling or Buying a Business? I Can Help. I specialize in the sale and purchase of small to medium-sized businesses. Whether you’re considering selling your business or searching for the right opportunity to buy, I provide professional, friendly, and honest guidance every step of the way. I am a Certified Business Broker, a member of the California Association of Business Brokers and the International Business Brokers Association, and licensed by the California Department of Real Estate.
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American BBQ Restautaurant with bar and R/E
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
This beloved American restaurantwith Bar 47 License, represents more than just a business opportunity – it's a testament to the American dream realized through smoke, spice, and unwavering dedication...
EBITDA: $412,821
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Turnkey Swim Schools in San Jose area- TWO locations
San Jose, CA
This is an opportunity to purchase 2 existing and operational, hosted swim schools located in the San Jose, CA area. This hosted (pool rental) model is part of the SafeSplash Swim School...
High Retention Relocatable Personal Lines Agency
Castro Valley, CA
Imagine stepping into a thriving insurance agency that's already built the foundation for your success. This established personal lines agency in Hayward offers exactly what you've been looking for -...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Well Established Italian Restaurant with over 30 years in Business!
Laguna Niguel, CA
Within the vibrant community of Laguna Niguel lies an exceptional restaurant with bar opportunity situated in a community shopping center complemented by reputable anchors and in-line tenants. This...
Established Preschool + Real Estate | 205 Capacity | Santa Clarita, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Clarita, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, independently operated childcare center along with the underlying real estate in Santa Clarita, CA. Creative Years Infant Center & Preschool has been...
Cash Flow: $250,000
H&H Bagels
Franchise
Available Nationwide
New York City's most iconic bagel since 1972, now expanding nationwide. Major metropolitan areas are still available.
Standalone Restaurant for Sale in Prime Chino Hills Location
Chino Hills, CA
Located in the heart of Chino Hills, this well-known Cantonese restaurant presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, high-capacity dining establishment in one of the most desirable and...
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Mexican Restaurant -Full Bar –High Net – 100% Emp Run - San Dimas Area
Los Angeles County, CA
Mexican Restaurant & Bar – High Gross – High Net – 100% Absentee Owned and 100% Employee Run Great Opportunity for a High Gross, High Net, 100% Employee Run, Mexican Restaurant with Full Bar...
Cash Flow: $231,824
Heaven's Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Franchise
$90,000
Sacramento County, CA
Cookie and Dessert Kiosk Inside Glendale Galleria
Glendale, CA
REALEST is proud to present a branded dessert opportunity located inside the Glendale Galleria, one of the most heavily trafficked shopping centers in Los Angeles County. The business operates from a...
Just Reduced! Very Successful Bagel Franchise Est 23 Yrs Same Location
San Diego County, CA
Imagine yourself running this beloved bagel franchise that's been serving the North San Diego County community for 23 years from the same trusted location. You'll be acquiring a complete Bagel...
Cash Flow: $180,000
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Juice Bar Franchise - 100% Employee Run - Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, CA
Great opportunity to acquire a well-established, 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, franchised juice bar in a very desirable and upscale Beach Redondo Community, County of Los Angeles....
Cash Flow: $124,287
Franchised Tech Repair Store (Phones, Tablets, Computers, Gaming, etc)
Poway, CA
Our CPR Cell Phone Repair franchise is located in a high-traffic retail center in Poway, CA. Operating since 2016, this turnkey business continues to generate $300,000-$450,000 in annual revenue and...
Cash Flow: $40,000
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Turnkey Nail Salon for Sale — Prime Location
Santa Clara, CA
Established Turnkey Nail Salon for Sale in Prime Santa Clara Location This well-established nail salon presents an exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking a profitable beauty...
Established Printer & Copier Service Company - Prime Acquisition
Orange County, CA
This well-positioned office equipment service provider offers an excellent opportunity for a buyer seeking a proven business model in the commercial equipment maintenance sector. The company has built...
Cash Flow: $170,000
Operating Celebrity Driven Ultra Lounge in the Heart of West Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
Unique & Incredible Build Out with so much upside potential! Established Management Company in place! Perfect for Hands off operator! Located on the World Famous Sunset Strip in the heart of West...
Cash Flow: $300,000
The Tutoring Center
Franchise
Available in California
Invest in yourself and in the children of your community. Check out our low start-up costs and flat-rate royalty structure!
Great Home and Auto book of business to build off
Fremont, CA
Imagine walking into your own insurance agency in beautiful Fremont, California, where you'll find a well-established book of business waiting for your personal touch. This turnkey opportunity comes...
Cash Flow: $50,000
Great opportunity deli shop in Costa Mesa, CA rent only $1,100
Costa Mesa, CA
Established New York Style Deli - Costa Mesa Turnkey Opportunity This well-established deli has been serving Costa Mesa since 2017, generating $200,000 in annual revenue with $70,000 EBITDA. Located...
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Oxnard, CA: Established Security Services Business Backed by Signal
$950,000
Oxnard, CA
Well Known "559 Pro Landscape" and "Bulk Yard" For Sale in Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA
PLEASE CALL US INSTEAD OF SENDING A MESSAGE! Opportunity to purchase 559 Pro Landscape a well-established landscape company with a proven track record of top rankings and steady and scalable...
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Office & Grocery Amazon FBA Household Essentials Store
San Francisco, CA
I have spent the last five years building Office and Grocery into a thriving Amazon FBA store that sells household cleaning and paper products that consumers already know, trust, and purchase on a...
Cash Flow: $102,394
Allegra Marketing Print Mail
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Join the Allegra network, a leader in the marketing and print industry since 1977. Our business-to-business model offers turnkey opportunities with limitless revenue streams.
Michelin Guide Rated Full Service Restaurant Business For Sale
Alameda, CA
Since 2019 this restaurant has been serving patrons of Alameda and the East Bay with an incredible menu of meats, chicken and fish. The kitchen and restaurant were totally built from the ground up in...
Cash Flow: $180,000
For Sale – Prime Restaurant Opportunity on Clement Street, San Francis
San Francisco, CA
Located at richmond district?this well-positioned restaurant space is now available for sale and ready for a new owner to take over and operate immediately. Situated in one of San Francisco’s most...
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Maid Brigade of Redwood City- includes 3 branded vehicles
San Mateo County, CA
Maid Brigade primarily services homes and select commercial businesses in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The franchise is well-established and services over 90 recurring customers on a regular...
EBITDA: $45,000
Turn-Key Restaurant in Elk Grove with $1.5M Gross Sales!
Elk Grove, CA
This established sushi and Japanese restaurant represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Elk Grove's competitive dining market. The business has demonstrated exceptional operational...
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Highly Profitable Restoration Business Part of National Franchise
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Northridge, CA
This is a well-established, mitigation-focused restoration business serving a dense, high-demand market in the Los Angeles metro area. The company specializes in water, fire, mold, and biohazard...
Cash Flow: $558,147
Andrew Dummer
Transworld Business Advisors of Redding
Serving Tehama County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. With a track record of helping over 10,000 business owners maximize the value of their businesses, we're committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
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Car rental + dealership + collision center by the LAX
Inglewood, CA
TECHIIA MOTORSPORTS - INTEGRATED AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Established in 2019, this thriving multi-faceted automotive enterprise combines three complementary revenue streams: car rental, used...
Premium 7-Year Multi-Channel eCommerce Platform with Turnkey Growth
San Bernardino County, CA
Step into immediate marketplace credibility with this premium 7-year multi-channel eCommerce platform built across eBay, Walmart Marketplace, Amazon, and Wayfair. This is a rare opportunity to acquire...
Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity
$95,000
Marin County, CA
Auto Repair/Mechanic Shop with Real Estate(Land & Building)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
Great opportunity to acquire and a well established, short hours, auto repair/mechanic shop with Real Estate. Please note, that this establishment opens its doors for business only five(5) days per...
Cash Flow: $161,857
Busy Subway Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
Busy Subway restaurant for sale in a high-traffic location with strong sales volume and established customer base. Well-maintained operation with experienced staff, excellent visibility, and...
Cash Flow: $130,000
MARS Aviation Detailing
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Aircraft and Cleaning, Reconditioning & Protection - A Low Cost Franchise in the exciting world of Aviation Detailing
Premium Hotel & Resort Linen Distribution Company - High Margins
San Diego County, CA
This profitable textile manufacturing enterprise caters exclusively to the hotel and lodging sector, providing a comprehensive range of high-quality linens, drapery, bathroom essentials, and specialty...
Cash Flow: $350,000
$1M Revenue Auto Repair Franchise | $300K Net | 6 Bays | SF Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, franchise-affiliated brake and automotive repair shop located in the desirable San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. The business...
Cash Flow: $300,000
Milky Oat: 100% Organic Postpartum Meals—Turnkey Model
Santa Cruz County, CA
Milky Oat is a premium, specialized postpartum meal delivery service positioned at the intersection of functional food, clinical nutrition, and luxury wellness. We address the critical, yet...
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Outpatient Physical Therapy Business for Sale.
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established outpatient physical therapy clinic operating successfully since 2010 in Los Angeles, CA. This profitable, turnkey practice generates $501,000 in annual...
Cash Flow: $41,750
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Established Profitable Personal & Promotional Products Business
Los Angeles County, CA
This business offers a comprehensive range of personal and corporate promotional product servicing corporate loyal customers. For nearly 40 years, Steel Threads has grown into a strong, reputable...
Cash Flow: $93,208
Profitable Car Rental Business – Serving Uber & Lyft Drivers – $615K R
Santa Monica, CA
This established rideshare car rental business provides vehicles to Uber and Lyft drivers on a short-term, flexible basis. With 110 vehicles in the fleet, the company has developed a strong recurring...
Cash Flow: $74,000
Price Reduction .....Profitable Auto Body Shop
Van Nuys, CA
A Great Opportunity is Now EVEN BETTER ! HIGHLIGHTS : ~ PAINT, BODY, & COLLISION CENTER in Prime Auto Services Area. ~ Well Established.....With 15 YEAR HISTORY of Success & First Time on the Market....
Cash Flow: $215,000
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VanLab - DIY Adventure Van Conversion and Car Camping Conversion Kits
Topanga, CA
VanLab is a leading and innovative business offering DIY conversion kits to transform vans, SUVs, and wagons into adventure vehicles for travel and camping. This business designs and...
Cash Flow: $185,000
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Beach City Life Time Opportunity Make Big $$$
Orange County, CA
This offering is available to qualified buyers only. Prior to the release of confidential information , interested parties must provide a detailed personal and/or entity financial statement, proof of...
Cash Flow: $650,000
ManageMowed
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Big Opportunity in B2B Landscaping
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.
