Irvine, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully built-out, designer home furnishings showroom representing a premier European-inspired luxury lifestyle brand. The approximately 10,000 square foot showroom...
Businesses For Sale in California
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South Coast Plaza OC Area High-End European Home Furnishing Showroom
2
Cash Flow: $250,000
Elder Care Facility for Sale - West Hills, Los Angeles County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
Residential Care / Elder Care Facility For Sale – West Hills, Los Angeles County Excellent opportunity to acquire a spacious residential property well-suited for an elder care or assisted living...
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream, Employee Run Store
Orange County, CA
Brand New Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Franchise for Sale. This new store is just one year old with growing sales. Fresh 10-year franchise agreement and 10-year location lease with two options to renew, 5...
Cash Flow: $42,000
Established Youth Education Franchise – South Orange County
Riverside County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a long-standing, profitable Young Rembrandts franchise operating in South Orange County, one of the most affluent and family-dense regions in California. The program...
Cash Flow: $44,264
The Lash Lounge Manhattan Beach — Multi-Unit Rights Included
Los Angeles County, CA
Located in the heart of the Manhattan Marketplace, The Lash Lounge Manhattan Beach represents a rare chance to own a turnkey luxury salon in one of the most affluent and desirable coastal communities...
Profitable B2B SaaS Business with $1.15M ARR
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...
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...
6
Cash Flow: $70,000
Moe's Southwest Grill
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Bring Moe's To Fans Who Crave Something Different. Moe's Southwest Grill is all about big flavor, good vibes, and doing things a little differently. From fresh-made burritos and tacos to the famous free chips and salsa, Moe's has created a dining experience that keeps guests coming back. If you're looking for a franchise opportunity with personality and a passionate fan base, Moe's offers a chance to grow with a brand that celebrates individuality and welcomes everyone to the table.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,184,316
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
Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity
$95,000
Marin County, CA
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
Johnathan Choe
TransWorld
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. Transworld Business Advisors was founded in 1979 in South Florida and quickly grew into one of the largest business brokerage firms in the United States. With more than 300 offices in 49 of the United States and in 19 countries, Transworld Business Advisors is the global leader in helping our clients gain global reach while working with local offices that are owned and operated.
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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...
6
Cash Flow: $202,000
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
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....
6
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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WaveMax
Franchise
Available in California
WaveMAX is THE Laundromat of the 21st Century -Built for Semi-Absentee Entrepreneur Ownership
Avg. Unit Revenue: $445,598
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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Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market
$95,000
Alameda County, CA
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,...
2
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...
3
Cash Flow: $60,000
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,...
3
Cash Flow: $65,000
iSmash
Franchise
Available Nationwide
New Immersive Attractions, Low Start-Up, Avg. $232k Net Profit*, join the fastest growing entertainment brand with 100+ units sold
Avg. Unit Revenue: $705,011
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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Established Sign Business In An Amazing Area For Sale
$255,000
Alameda County, CA
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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The UPS Store®
Franchise
Available in California
Supporting Our Veterans
Avg. Unit Revenue: $724,293
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...
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
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
John Jomehri
KW Commercial - South Bay
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our commercial team consists of knowledgeable, results-driven individuals who aim to provide clients with one-of-a-kind experiences. We understand that choosing the right agent for you can be tough, which is why KW Commercial strives to make it easier. Take comfort in knowing that at KW Commercial you are not simply working with one individual; you are championed by a vast network of dedicated commercial real estate professionals.
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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,...
2
Newly Remodeled Paint and Sip Business
$100,000
Los Angeles, CA
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
Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.
Franchise
Available in California
JOIN OUR TOP-RANKED EDUCATION FRANCHISE.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $609,454
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
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...
2
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
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
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
DoodyCalls
Franchise
Available in California
With over 26 years of experience and 100+ locations across the United States, DoodyCalls offers the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to start a rewarding business in the pet industry!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $222,114
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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