Orange County, CA
Korean Tofu Restaurant – Asset Sale | Full Kitchen | 2nd Generation Well-established Korean Tofu Restaurant located in a high-traffic shopping center. The owner has successfully operated the business...

Orange County, CA
Korean Tofu Restaurant – Asset Sale | Full Kitchen | 2nd Generation Well-established Korean Tofu Restaurant located in a high-traffic shopping center. The owner has successfully operated the business...

Pasadena, CA
The salon has successfully operated in the same location for well over a decade and features approximately 1,103 square feet of beautifully maintained space, eight luxury spa pedicure chairs, five...
Cash Flow: $105,000

West Covina, CA
Established and profitable café located within a high-traffic medical office complex adjacent to Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina. Operating successfully for over six years, the business...
Cash Flow: $80,000

San Luis Obispo County, CA
Angle Oar is a patented, category-defining adaptive kayaking company focused on expanding access for people with strength and mobility limitations. With over 100 million potential users in the U.S....
Livermore, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, profitable, full-service American Fusion restaurant and premier event destination strategically located within a high-traffic Municipal Airport...
Orange County, CA
ESTABLISHED MOBILE PERSONAL TRAINING BUSINESS - SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY Profitable mobile fitness business established in 2019, serving the affluent South Orange County market. Currently generating...
Cash Flow: $42,000
Palo Alto, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, AI-native SaaS platform operating in one of the fastest-growing segments of software: data collection, forms, and conversational user experiences....
Cash Flow: $24,500
Orange County, CA
This is an establish, award-winning pickle and specialty pickled vegetable business with consistent cash flow, strong brand recognition, and significant growth potential. The business has received...
Cash Flow: $41,000
Berkeley, CA
I have a stable of clients. I mostly do small jobs. Often, I am offered larger jobs that are more lucrative....
Cash Flow: $120,000
San Diego, CA
Established Medical Spa - San Diego's Leader in Advanced Anti-Aging This highly successful medical spa has been serving San Diego for 17 years, building a reputation as the region's leader in advanced...
Available in California
PIRTEK is a trusted B2B and mobile hydraulic hose repair franchise with clients across several essential industries.
Milpitas, CA
This is a premier opportunity to acquire a high-performing cluster of three established tutoring centers in affluent Bay Area communities. These locations have been strategically developed to dominate...
Riverside County, CA
Established in 2003, this profitable promotional products and marketing services business presents an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a turnkey operation with proven success....
Cash Flow: $60,000
$150,000
San Diego County, CA
Garden Grove, CA
***Call or Text Diane Higuchi 909-725-3538 or Josie Lopez 626-202-9355 for more information*** Established Vietnamese Restaurant - Prime Garden Grove Location This well-established Vietnamese...
Orange County, CA
A long-established Orange County business specializing in the sale and installation support of residential and commercial windows and doors. Operating for approximately 35 years, the company serves a...
Cash Flow: $695,000
Rick Teh, EMBA, CBI
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Alameda County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners - we will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Our rigorous training equips brokers to deliver strategic guidance for smooth, successful business sales.
Marina Del Rey, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire the exclusive franchise territory of a national-brand amateur sports league covering a dense, affluent West Los Angeles County corridor of roughly 900,000 residents — Santa...
Huntington Park, CA
good location easy to run and a lot of walk-in....
Cash Flow: $12,000
Sacramento, CA
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Take ownership of a well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency serving Northwest Sacramento and surrounding industrial...
Sacramento, CA
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Here is your chance to buy a well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing franchise serving South Sacramento, Elk Grove, and the...
Yucaipa, CA
Great opportunity to acquire an attractive, upscale, short hours, Market generally located in desirable Redlands area, County of San Bernardino. This short hours business establishment has three(3)...
Cash Flow: $90,401
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We have 180+ fast casual restaurants worldwide, a testament to our commitment to training and supporting our franchisees. Franchise with Wayback Burgers today!
Berkeley, CA
Established Gelato and Italian Ice Cream Shop for Sale in Prime UC Berkeley Downtown Location This well-established gelato and Italian ice cream shop offers an excellent opportunity in Berkeley's...
San Diego, CA
Mission Hills Venue is a refined, multi-purpose event space located in the distinguished Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego, California. Designed for versatility and sophistication, our space...
$20,000,000
Modesto, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Confidential opportunity to acquire an established 6-bed residential detox and addiction treatment center in the Los Angeles area of California, operating since 2021 with ASAM levels of care 3.1, 3.2,...
San Jose, CA
High-End Profitable Salon | Established Market Leader in North San Jose This premium hair salon represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving beauty business in one of Silicon Valley's...
Cash Flow: $250,000
Hemet, CA
This opportunity is well-suited for an owner-operator, experienced restaurateur, or investor seeking a turnkey business with multiple revenue streams. The existing infrastructure, trained staff, and...
Grover Beach, CA
The local photo booth market is currently saturated with "weekend hobbyists" and part-time operators who compete primarily on price. These smaller entities often lack the reliability, high-end...
Cash Flow: $94,605
San Bernardino County, CA
Established Indoor Playground & Entertainment Center - San Bernardino County, CA This profitable entertainment venue has been successfully operating since 2016, generating $600,000 in annual revenue....
Solvang, CA
Established in 2019, Mission Pilates is a highly successful and award-winning boutique fitness brand, proudly voted Best in the Valley in all fitness categories for four consecutive years. This...
La Mirada, CA
TURNKEY CANDY BUSINESS FOR SALE - Pop ups, retail & ecommerce Established freeze-dried candy business offering multiple revenue streams through pop-up events, retail partnerships, and e-commerce...
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Own a high-performing retail engine. Proven systems, consistent repeat traffic, and a brand built for long-term equity in a simplified category.
Palm Springs, CA
Located in the Greater Palm Springs area, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the desert’s most sought-after venue featuring dining, live entertainment, and a perfect nightlife destination spot!...
San Diego, CA
BlowFish Tequila is a premium, California-based tequila brand seeking a strategic partner to fuel its next stage of growth. Built from the ground up by a hands-on founder, the brand has achieved...
$99,000
San Diego County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, semi-absentee premium dessert shop situated in one of Southern California's most exclusive and affluent communities. The business has built a loyal...
Cash Flow: $100,000
San Diego, CA
Operating at one of San Diego's premier Saturday farmers markets — independently ranked a top 5 farmers market in the United States by USA Today — this business has built a loyal repeat customer base...
Cash Flow: $26,390
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Send Me a Pro is the first Home Services Platform Franchise, enabling you to aggregate multiple home services under one franchise.
Corona, CA
Well-established roofing and construction company with over 30 years of operating history, now available for acquisition as the owner prepares for retirement. This is a strong opportunity for a...
EBITDA: $233,771
Los Angeles County, CA
Established smoothie bar franchise in a prime Los Angeleslocation, operating for approximately seven years with a strong neighborhood presence and a large base of loyal, health?conscious regulars....
Cash Flow: $170,000
Monterey County, CA
This well-established plumbing company excels in both new construction and service work, serving a diverse clientele. The business focuses on residential and commercial projects, offering a...
EBITDA: $275,000
Santa Clarita, CA
Close-knit, family owned/operated fast-casual Mexican restaurant, going on its 14th year in operation in the Valencia Town Center. Strong and trustworthy managerial and support staff. Great...
EBITDA: $175,000
Oceanside, CA
PROFITABLE WINE IMPORTER & DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS Turnkey wine importing, wholesale, and distribution operation with direct-to-consumer sales located in Oceanside, CA. This established business...
Timothy Lopez
Tim Lopez Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
Tim Lopez Group is a business brokerage and commercial real estate advisory firm focused on helping owners buy, sell, and transition privately held businesses. The firm specializes in practical, execution-driven representation, with an emphasis on clean financials, realistic valuations, and transactions that hold up through diligence and closing. Founded and led by Tim Lopez, the firm brings over 30 years of experience spanning business brokerage, commercial real estate, construction, and owner-operator advisory. This multidisciplinary background allows Tim Lopez Group to evaluate businesses beyond surface-level multiples, accounting for real estate, lease structures, operational risk, capital requirements, and transition planning. The firm represents business owners across a range of industries, including service businesses, light manufacturing, specialty trades, retail, and owner-operated companies with or without underlying real estate. Clients benefit from disciplined deal structuring, clear communication, and an honest assessment of market conditions—whether preparing for a sale, acquiring a business, or planning a long-term exit. Tim Lopez Group works with qualified buyers and sellers nationwide, prioritizing confidentiality, accurate financial presentation, and efficient deal flow. The firm is particularly well suited for owners seeking a straightforward process, credible buyer screening, and a broker who understands both operations and transactions.
San Diego County, CA
Full Details and financials available with executed NDA. Serious interest only please. If you’re only interested in a low offer strictly based of EBITA, this is not the deal for you. Well-Established...
Valencia, CA
Premier LED & Lighting E-commerce Website for Sale • Legacy brand with domain authority, decades of performance, a robust reputation, and a high-ranking website with 17 years of history • Broad...
EBITDA: $200,000
$220,000
San Diego County, CA
Gardena, CA
NOTE FOR BUYERS: THIS BUSINESS HAS SEEN AN INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF INTEREST. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR INTEREST, EXPERIENCE, AND SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE SELLER TO...
Cash Flow: $400,000
Lake Forest, CA
Established Vietnamese Restaurant - Lake Forest, Orange County Prime opportunity to acquire a well-established Vietnamese restaurant in Lake Forest's high-traffic commercial corridor near I-5 and...
Cash Flow: $70,000
Available in California
Join a proven 30+ year brand with a strong franchise foundation, delivering $852K AUV among the top 25% and achieving 50% growth from 2019 to 2024. Capitalize on low startup costs, efficient operations, and a compact footprint designed for high performance and profitability.
Los Angeles, CA
Well-established auto repair shop location for sale in Van Nuys. This location has operated as a mechanic shop for over 20 years and has been under our management for the past 2 years as a 5-star...
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...
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...
Cash Flow: $71,750
Los Angeles, CA
Established Dry Cleaning Business - Prime Brentwood Location This well-established dry cleaning operation has been serving the affluent Brentwood, Bel Air, and Beverly Hills communities since 1994....
Cash Flow: $144,000
Ventura, CA
This well-established Chinese fast food restaurant has successfully operated for over 20 years in a high-traffic shopping plaza with excellent visibility and strong daily customer flow. The business...
Cash Flow: $28,274
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
Sutter County, CA
Reputable tree service business with real estate included. Includes Real estate - office space, shop, storage structures, vehicles, equipment, and a large established client database. Rare turnkey...
Pasadena, CA
Great opportunity to acquire a fully equipped 1,200 SF shawarma restaurant ideal for an owner-user or operator looking to step into a ready-to-go concept. This well-maintained space is designed for...
Los Angeles County, CA
This long-established B2B distribution business specializes in commercial-grade electronic door lock systems and access control solutions for the hospitality and commercial real estate sectors. With...
Cash Flow: $212,000
Available in California
The average annual gross sales for a SYNERGY HomeCare multi-territory franchise operation in business for over 1 year is $2,116,737. $2,116,737 is the average gross sales of 141 mult-territory businesses (478 territories) that have been in operation for all of 2025. 54 Businesses (38%) met or exceeded the average annual Gross Sales. There is no assurance, however, that you will do as well. See item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Dcoument.
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:
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.
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.