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...
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Established Supplemental Education Franchise in Alameda County
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
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’...
5
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
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...
6
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
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
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
Absentee High-Volume AYCE Buffet | Strong Assets & Growth Upside
$2,900,000
Los Angeles County, CA
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
Ran Kim
VR Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Artesia is centrally located between Los Angeles and Orange Counties. We also service the Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties. With over 20 agents, hundreds of listings, and thousands of businesses sold since 1982, we mean business!
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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...
2
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...
6
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...
4
EBITDA: $100,000
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...
Mobiledumps
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Low Stress, Home Based. MobileDumps is the dumpster rental alternative suited to fit the needs of both residential and commercial customers. Now at 31 locations nationwide.
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
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....
2
Motivated Seller: Turnkey Charcuterie Business
$119,000
Visalia, CA
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
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
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
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
First Choice Business Brokers
Franchise
Available in California
First Choice Business Brokers are a team of passionate professionals that assist buyers and sellers of small to medium-sized businesses with their buying/selling transactions. With over 25 years of industry-leading experience, new franchise owners are expertly trained in a proven business model. This unique opportunity offers multiple streams of revenue by helping business owners.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $315,395
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
Premium Catering & Grazing Board Business
$170,000
Orange County, CA
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
Hike Doggie
Franchise
Available in California
Own a premium dog hiking, adventure, and enrichment business designed to make dogs as happy as they make us.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $109,505
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...
6
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...
Andre Gulmesoff
California Business Ventures
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Founded in 2016, California Business Ventures was established in response to the need for greater transparency in business sales, along with honesty and ethics from those facilitating the process.
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35-Year Specialty Construction Business - In-House Mfg, Retiring Owner
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Riverside County, CA
This long-tenured Southern California specialty construction business is on the market for the first time, offered by a retiring owner after 35 years. The company is both an in-house manufacturer and...
Cash Flow: $674,258
Established Lawn and Garden Equipment Sales and Service Provider
Riverside County, CA
Established commercial and homeowner lawn equipment sales and repair business with a reputation for quality and service since 1989, is on the market, and is approved for SBA financing. The Company...
Cash Flow: $217,237
Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location
$115,000
Orange County, CA
Legacy Inland Empire Appliance Service Company
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Imagine owning a business where your phone rings daily with customers who already trust your brand. This premier, family-owned appliance repair business has been the "lifeline" for the Inland Empire...
Cash Flow: $43,042
Charming Downtown Flower Shop
Kern County, CA
If you are looking for a flower shop with stable income, the owners have managed this one for the last three years, but it has been in business for many years prior. It is on a busy street in a small...
Cash Flow: $100,569
ManageMowed
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Big Opportunity in B2B Landscaping
Avg. Unit Revenue: $347,803
Two Profitable Yogurt Shops
Bakersfield, CA
Imagine walking into not one, but two thriving yogurt shops that could be yours tomorrow. You're looking at an incredible opportunity to own two profitable locations in this health-focused industry...
Cash Flow: $62,835
Specialty Lumber Manufacturing Business – Sacramento Area
California
Well-established specialty lumber manufacturing business serving construction, land development, and agricultural-related end markets. The company operates as a behind-the-scenes supplier to large,...
Cash Flow: $294,000
Express Employment Professionals in Downey, CA
Downey, CA
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Discover an exceptional business opportunity with Express Employment Professionals, a nationally recognized leader in staffing solutions. This...
6
Established Dry Cleaning Business
Glendale, CA
Dry Cleaning Business for Sale. Opportunity to own a well- established dry cleaning business that has been serving the community for many years. Located in one of Glendale’s best locations. This...
6
Boutique upscale dental office for sale
Santa Rosa, CA
BOUTIQUE UPSCALE DENTAL PRACTICE - SANTA ROSA Established in 2000, this well-positioned dental practice offers an exceptional opportunity in Santa Rosa's upscale residential market. Located in Sonoma...
Cash Flow: $250,000
Kern County Flower Shop
Kern County, CA
Imagine yourself running a beloved family flower shop in California's Central Valley, where customers keep coming back because they know you care. This isn't just another flower shop - it's a warm,...
Cash Flow: $227,505
Papa Murphy's Franchise, Turnkey, Seller Financing Possible
Sacramento, CA
An opportunity to acquire a Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza franchise located in the affluent area of Sacramento, California. This approximately 1,250 sq. ft. store operates as a 100% absentee-owned...
La Jolla Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Amazing starter route opportunity in the San Diego area! Excellent areas with exponential room for growth. Successful, long term business owner will be a great asset to a buyer. Many seasoned, loyal,...
Cash Flow: $63,500
Boba Tea, Smoothies and Hot Food Cafe in Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving specialty tea and food cafe that is centrally located on Main Street, in the heart of high-foot-traffic Downtown Pleasanton, where popular downtown events and...
Apex Leadership Co
Franchise
Available in California
Raise more funds. Build stronger leaders. Own a mission-driven business that transforms schools and communities.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $916,578
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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