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
Gotcha Covered
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Gotcha Covered franchise owners enjoy a high-income potential, impressive margins, and a great lifestyle selling blinds, shutters, shades and custom draperies to the home and commercial markets. Invest in yourself with a Gotcha Covered window treatment franchise. This low-risk, home-based business is the change you’ve been looking for.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $580,224
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
Tyler Evans
So-Cal Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Seller Representation Only! We represent sellers, not buyers, and have been doing it for over 30 years and have an outstanding 90+% Success Rate! We encourage you to spend time on our website ( www.so-calbusinessbrokers.com ) as it is our means of sharing a lot of vital information that can help you avoid mistakes and maximize your transaction. At a minimum, view and understand The Best Possible Transaction and The Sales Process and you will know more than 90% of the people who want to sell their businesses and a lot more than most business brokers. We concentrate our coverage in Southern California with a major emphasis on Orange County, San Diego County and Los Angeles County and we do not charge an ‘up-front’ fee. Many in this industry charge for valuations, industry reviews, ‘packaging’, expenses, etc. and our sole compensation is a Success Fee that is paid when your transaction closes —- in essence, we only get paid when you get paid and if we can’t sell your business at a price and upon terms acceptable to you, then you do not owe us a dime!
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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...
6
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,...
6
Pirtek USA
Franchise
Available in California
PIRTEK is a trusted B2B and mobile hydraulic hose repair franchise with clients across several essential industries.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,090,570
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....
2
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...
2
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
Church's Texas Chicken
Franchise
Available in California
QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,115,007
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...
6
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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BlueFrog Plumbing & Drain
Franchise
Available in California
Invest in Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain: Your Gateway to Profitable and Resilient Business Ownership.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $457,615
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
James S. Han
Northcap Commercial
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
As an experienced Business Broker and Commercial Real Estate agent in Las Vegas, I navigate the dynamic landscape of the city's bustling market with finesse and insight honed over years of dedicated practice. With a keen understanding of the local market trends, regulatory frameworks, and economic dynamics, I leverage my expertise to guide clients through every facet of their real estate and business ventures. Whether it's negotiating lucrative deals for prime commercial properties along the iconic Las Vegas Strip or facilitating the acquisition or sale of thriving businesses in diverse sectors, I pride myself on delivering exceptional results tailored to my clients' specific needs and objectives. Continually researching emerging trends and investment opportunities, my comprehensive knowledge of various industries allows me to provide valuable insights to clients seeking to capitalize on Las Vegas's evolving business landscape. From retail and hospitality to gaming and technology, I possess the versatility to address the distinct requirements of each client, ensuring that their investments align seamlessly with their strategic goals. My role extends beyond mere transactional facilitation; I serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, offering guidance at every stage of the process. Whether it's conducting thorough market analyses, devising effective marketing strategies, or navigating complex legal and financial considerations, I am committed to providing personalized, attentive service that instills confidence and fosters long-term relationships with my clients. I approach each interaction with the same dedication and integrity, striving to exceed expectations and deliver results. I look forward to helping you with your business brokerage needs. Las Vegas is a city of endless possibilities, where dreams are realized and fortunes are made. As an experienced commercial real estate and business brokerage agent.
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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...
4
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
Exit Factor
Franchise
Available in California
Exit Factor is a business coaching franchise that focuses on coaching small to medium sized companies on how to build a valuable and sellable business.
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
Conserva Irrigation
Franchise
Available in California
The Grass is Greener on Our Side
Avg. Unit Revenue: $272,942
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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