California
This established B2B SaaS company provides cloud application management and automation tools to developers and enterprises globally. With 14+ years of operational history, the business generates...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Profitable B2B SaaS Business with $1.15M ARR
Cash Flow: $428,804
Boba Tea shop For Sale
Rialto, CA
• Currently operating with established customer base • Annual revenue of $360,000 demonstrates strong market demand • Fully equipped with all furniture, fixtures, and equipment included • Spacious...
Thriving Private Practice Physical Therapy Office in North California
Chico, CA
This is a profitable long standing successful orthopedic physical therapy practice that has been doing business for over 40 years. It's a highly respected patient care facility with a wide referral...
Cash Flow: $250,000
STAY & PLAY a turnkey playing ground for kids in Glendora.
Glendora, CA
Turnkey Children's Indoor Playground - Prime Glendora Location Well-established indoor playground business specializing in children's entertainment and birthday party hosting. Located in desirable...
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Southern California's Premium Stick Shift Driving School
Los Angeles, CA
After establishing SHIFTR as the go-to source for premium quality stick shift lessons throughout California, we're offering you the opportunity to purchase our Southern California business (SHIFTR...
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Cash Flow: $70,000
Popular Franchise Coffee Shop | Low Rent |
Folsom, CA
Established and well-loved cafe with loyal repeat customers and a strong reputation in the community. Great opportunity for a full-time owner or semi-absentee operator. Significant growth potential...
Cash Flow: $50,000
Live Streaming Youth League Sports (REDUCED PRICE!)
Woodland Hills, CA
This business can be operated from anywhere. They provide live streaming of youth sports games nationwide, covering little league through college level. It's easy to put into service, durable, and...
Cash Flow: $110,597
Established Farmers Insurance Agency Available
Brea, CA
Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale in Orange County This owner-operated Farmers Insurance agency in Brea, California presents a unique opportunity for a licensed insurance professional...
25+ Year Thriving General Contracting Company in Southern California
California
Opportunity to own a reputable and well-established general contracting business in the Inland Empire that has been thriving for over 25 years. This business has an experienced team of over 25...
Cash Flow: $1,405,795
Established Salon Suites | 32 Suites | Strong Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey salon-suite business in a desirable Southern California market. The business features 32 private salon suites with a strong existing tenant base and...
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Cash Flow: $202,000
Mosquito Shield
Franchise
Available in California
Invest in the fastest-growing and (best in category) mosquito control franchise in the U.S. with low investment, proprietary products, and industry leading customer retention.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $73,293
Turnkey Pure Barre Studio for Sale
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Established Pure Barre Studio for Sale - Turnkey Opportunity in Prime Orange County Location This turnkey Pure Barre franchise presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established boutique...
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Established Supplemental Education Franchise in Alameda County
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: This is an opportunity to acquire an established after-school supplemental education franchise in Alameda County serving students from...
Cash Flow: $66,846
Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity
$95,000
Marin County, CA
Franchise Restaurant Poke House for SALE
Sacramento, CA
Turnkey franchise poke restaurant located in a prime Sacramento retail corridor surrounded by Target, Starbucks, Jamba, Panda Express, grocery stores, schools, medical offices, and a major hospital....
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Cash Flow: $53,500
Bay Area Water Conditioning Business For Sale
California
We are offering for sale our San Francisco Bay Area division of a well-established residential water treatment company with 37 years of successful operation. Our business specializes in the sales,...
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Miles Pruitt
Murphy Business & Financial
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Why Choose Murphy Business Brokerage Services? Selling a business is a stressful, complicated process. Without expert assistance, many sellers struggle to sell their business for fair market value. Thankfully, business brokerage services make selling your business much easier. With a business broker’s assistance, you’ll get an accurate sense of your company’s market value, and you’ll be able to sell your business more quickly and more easily than if you go it alone. As one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America, Murphy Business can help you capture full value when selling a business. Our experience and expertise will help you at every stage of the sales process: from valuing your business to marketing your offering to closing your transaction. Our Business Brokerage Process Murphy Business Brokers use time-tested strategies and resources to help their clients capture full value when selling a business. Below is a brief, step-by-step overview of our business brokerage process. Non-Disclosure Agreement. At Murphy Business, we appreciate the sensitive nature of business sales and the data that is handled during the business brokerage process. Before we take any active steps to sell your business, we will commit to a Non-Disclosure Agreement to ensure confidentiality throughout the transaction process. Determine Market Value. To prepare your business for sale, we will perform broker’s opinion of market value or recommend a valuation. A valuation specialist will collect historical and financial data about your business, after which, he or she will use that data to calculate the fair market value of your business. Often, business owners will overvalue or undervalue their business without a valuation, making this a crucial step in the sales process. If this figure is lower than expected, we can advise you on how to increase your business’s value. Sign Engagement Agreement. Once we’ve completed your valuation, you can choose whethe
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Established Men’s Wellness Clinic in Prime West Hollywood Location
West Hollywood, CA
Turnkey Men’s Wellness & Medical Aesthetics Clinic in Prime West Hollywood Location Ultimate Male West Hollywood is a modern men’s wellness and medical aesthetics clinic located in one of Los Angeles’...
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Seasoned Franchise Salon in High Traffic Location
Whittier, CA
Established business and location with 20 years in business at same location. High traffic shopping center. 6 trained and seasoned employees. Selling to retire....
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MediCross Clinic & Urgent Care Facility For Sale In Corona
Riverside County, CA
A community-based medical practice located in the heart of a major city, 35 miles east of Los Angeles, in a shopping center anchored by Von's - a major supermarket. The physician provides the...
Cash Flow: $236,939
Turn Key Gun Store-Law Enforcement Dealer (Owner Financing Available)
San Fernando, CA
OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE-TURN KEY, ESTABLISHED GUN STORE & LAW ENFORCEMENT DEALER Step into a rare opportunity to own a highly respected, fully operational firearms business in the heart of Southern...
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Crumbl Location for sale in Corona, CA
California
Crumbl offers a crave-worthy cookie experience with large, handcrafted cookies baked fresh every day. Our menu changes weekly to showcase a mix of timeless favorites and inventive seasonal flavors,...
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The Brothers That Just Do Gutters
Franchise
Available in California
The largest Gutter franchise in the US over 200 franchisees
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,147,556
Prime Livermore Restaurant Opportunity – Fully Equipped, High-Traffic
Livermore, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out restaurant and bar in the heart of Downtown Livermore, one of the East Bay’s most vibrant dining and entertainment districts. This turn-key facility...
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Waffle Love Northridge Established Franchise Unique and Strong Brand
Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional opportunity has arisen to acquire a profitable, well-established, and beloved fast-casual franchise nestled in the heart of a vibrant San Fernando Valley community. Successfully...
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Cash Flow: $60,000
Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market
$95,000
Alameda County, CA
Established Ice Cream & Bakery Distribution Company
Colton, CA
ESTABLISHED ICE CREAM & BAKERY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY Profitable distribution business since 1996. This well-established operation generates $620,000 in annual revenue with $145,000 in seller's...
Cash Flow: $145,000
Established Bay Area Holiday Lighting Installation Business
Richmond, CA
EasyLights is an established specialty lighting installation company serving residential and commercial customers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The company specializes in holiday lighting,...
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Cash Flow: $65,000
Profitable 30-Year Coastal Podiatry Practice — Morro Bay, California
Morro Bay, CA
Breedlove Podiatry is a thriving, 30-year podiatry practice located one block from the water in Morro Bay on California's beautiful Central Coast. Averaging $310,475 in annual revenue with roughly...
Cash Flow: $157,500
Established San Francisco Bay Sailing Charter Business
Tiburon, CA
Own Sail San Fran Sailing Charters, an established California LLC and turnkey sailing charter business built around Hawks Nest, a beautifully maintained 1999 Hunter 410 (41-foot) cruising yacht. This...
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Turnkey Event Rental Business – LED Marquee Letters, Photo Booth & Mor
Corona, CA
LIT & CO Events — Turnkey Event Rental Business for Sale I am offering LIT & CO Events as a complete turnkey event rental business package. This is not just an equipment sale — it includes the event...
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Prime Downtown Hermosa Beach Restaurant w/ Ocean Views
Hermosa Beach, CA
Restaurant & Bar Steps to the Beach Established Italian restaurant in one of Southern California’s most desirable coastal communities in the heart of downtown Hermosa Beach, located just one block...
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Location Location, Restaurant Opportunity Price Cut!
Los Angeles, CA
This established American restaurant presents a strategic investment opportunity in a prime corner location within the Central Los Angeles La Brea corridor. The property benefits from exceptional...
Canine Dimensions In-home Dog Training
Franchise
Available in California
Become a certified professional dog trainer with America's Favorite In-home Dog Training Franchise! Earn $150k and up. No need to lease commercial space. We train in the clients' homes – solving behavior problems where they're happening and giving our clients fast results. Canine Dimensions has been bringing out the good behavior in dogs since 1997.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $158,196
Rare Stevenson Ranch Sushi Restaurant (Santa Clarita LA County)
Stevenson Ranch, CA
Established/profitable Sushi Business with upside...
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EBITDA: $100,000
Established UPS Store for Sale
Costa Mesa, CA
This turnkey operation offers immediate entry into a proven franchise system with established revenue streams and growth potential in one of California's most desirable market. Business Strengths: -...
EBITDA: $55,000
Established Sign Business In An Amazing Area For Sale
$255,000
Alameda County, CA
Profitable Residential & Airbnb Cleaning Business – San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
Opportunity to acquire an established, home-based residential and short-term-rental cleaning business serving San Diego County. The company has a base of recurring residential customers and also...
Established Carmel Restaurant - Unlimited Potential
Carmel, CA
Every great restaurant begins with a remarkable space—and this is your chance to create the next iconic dining destination in Carmel. After nearly four decades of serving the community, this highly...
Cash Flow: $76,798
Assisted Living Locators
Franchise
Available in California
Empower Lives with Assisted Living Locators. Thriving Home-Based Referral and Placement Franchise. Discover Lucrative Opportunities for Business Success Today!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $176,215
Branded Gas Station for Sale with Real Estate
Kings County, CA
Branded high traffic Gas Station and Car wash for sale located in Kings County, CA. Ideal opportunity for investors and owner operators with great growth potential....
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Mission Hills Flower Shop for Sale–Established Brand, Motivated Seller
Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established flower shop in the Mission Hills area of Los Angeles. For years, the business has served the local community with fresh floral arrangements,...
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Fremont High Traffic Location
Fremont, CA
Best location in Fremont full set hot pot restaurant equipment full kitchen walk in cooler freezer and hood...
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Fully Operating Laundromat - Business Opportunity
Compton, CA
Fully operating large laundromat with 33 washers and 26 dryers (13 sets). Waterless water heaters. New card reading system with security wall and new coin change machine for coin operating options. 2...
Cash Flow: $60,000
Established Mowing & Discing Business with Guaranteed Income Streams
California
This Mowing and Discing Company is a Northern California Sole Proprietorship and has been in operation for the past 9 years under the current founding ownership. This business is essentially a...
Cash Flow: $40,000
Bryan Gonzales
First Choice Business Brokers San Diego
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers was established in 1994 and has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. Let our significantly experienced, highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes and systems will get the job done! If you’re looking to buy or sell an existing business or franchise, you've come to the right place. We offer regional San Diego knowledge and world class service. When it comes to selling your business, you’ll want to work with a professionally trained, San Diego based business broker associated with a national company.
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High-Volume Poke Restaurant in La Quinta – Patio – Beer & Wine – $820K
La Quinta, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire an established and profitable poke restaurant in the highly desirable La Quinta / Coachella Valley market. The restaurant generated approximately $820,000 in gross...
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Cash Flow: $210,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Southern California
California
Own a small, profitable portfolio of dedicated runs! › 1 Truck › Dedicated runs offer consistent, reliable revenue. › High value team run. › Value of fleet included in asking price. All vehicles come...
Cash Flow: $209,830
Newly Remodeled Paint and Sip Business
$100,000
Los Angeles, CA
High Net High Volume NorCal Smog Test Station For Sale
San Francisco, CA
Business Description The Company is a family-owned vehicle emissions testing service serving its local community for over a decade. This is a high throughput, high volume location as over the past...
Cash Flow: $1,025,093
Established Landscaping Business for Sale
El Dorado County, CA
Established, full-service landscaping company serving residential and commercial clients across the El Dorado County area and surrounding regions. The business offers recurring maintenance,...
Cash Flow: $248,970
Junk King
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Junk-Removal Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $551K average gross sales!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $551,635
Camarillo Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office. Unlimited earnings with limited effort. CA12197 Nice, established pool service...
Cash Flow: $30,000
Camarillo Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office. Unlimited earnings with limited effort. CA12197S Nice, established pool service...
Cash Flow: $30,000
Iconic Hollywood Comedy Club
Los Angeles County, CA
The Hollywood Comedy, an iconic open-mic comedy club is for sale!! Located in the heart of Los Angeles on Melrose Ave, the club has been named one of the best places to see stand-up comedy in LA by...
Four locations of High End Luxury Medical Spas in Norcal
Contra Costa County, CA
An exceptional opportunity is now available to acquire a highly profitable, turn-key medical spa network consisting of four premier facilities strategically situated in highly desirable, high-traffic...
Cash Flow: $958,977
Successful 45 year old Soccer Retailer
San Bernardino, CA
With the recent World Cups here in the U.S. now is the time to propel the growth of the game and business throughout the area, the sport continues to grow in leaps and bounds. That increased exposure...
Cash Flow: $55,000
Under Contract - B2B Equipment Manufacturing & Service Company
Kern County, CA
Highly Scalable & Profitable B2B Equipment Manufacturing & Service Business, serving the Western Region of the United States & Canada. This incredibly well-run business has many attributes that set it...
EBITDA: $1,602,628
Rivital Exotic Jewelry & Apparel
Dana Point, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established specialty jewelry and apparel business with a recognizable brand and a strong online presence. Revital Exotic Jewelry & Apparel offers a curated...
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EBITDA: $121,812
CPA Tax and Bookkeeping Practice for sale
Bakersfield, CA
Presenting an opportunity to acquire a well-established CPA Tax and Bookkeeping Practice located in Bakersfield, California. This business has been operating successfully since 1994, demonstrating...
Cash Flow: $57,040
Luxury Auto Detailing, Window Tint and PPF for Sale - Fully Turnkey
Los Angeles, CA
Outstanding opportunity to acquire a beautifully designed, fully operational automotive appearance business. This turnkey operation specializes in auto detailing, ceramic coatings, window tint, paint...
Poolwerx
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Multiple revenue streams with franchisees averaging over $762,000 in gross profit yearly. With a proven business model and successful track record, we’re excited to offer you a range of franchise opportunities.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $523,883
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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