Santa Barbara, CA
This Outpatient Hospice Care Agency-Fully Operational-Well Established Since October 2021 ACHC Accredited Till 6/2027! Agency Medicare & Medical Billing Privileges Of This Agency Were NEVER...
Santa Barbara, CA
This Outpatient Hospice Care Agency-Fully Operational-Well Established Since October 2021 ACHC Accredited Till 6/2027! Agency Medicare & Medical Billing Privileges Of This Agency Were NEVER...
Cash Flow: $100,000

Los Angeles, CA
Established and profitable STAR-Certified Smog Inspection Station in the heart of Canoga Park. Operating under the same ownership since 2008, Smog City has built a strong reputation for honest...

Anaheim, CA
***Call or Text Diane Higuchi 909-725-3538 or Josie Lopez 626-202-9355 for more information*** Established Massage Business for Sale in Prime Anaheim Location This well-established massage therapy...

Shasta County, CA
ESTABLISHED INSURANCE AGENCY - TURN-KEY OPPORTUNITY This well-established insurance agency in Shasta County, California presents a rare turn-key acquisition opportunity with immediate revenue...
Cash Flow: $155,651
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Joshua Tree, CA
INCLUDED EQUIPMENT 2 - 60# FL Speed Queen 2 - 40# FL Heubsch (2016) 13 - 30# FL Heubsch (2018) 6 - 20# FL Heubsch (2018) 4 - 10# TL Heubsch (2018) 14 - 30# Stack Dryers (2021) 2 - Changers 4 -...
Sacramento, CA
Here is an opportunity to take on expanding franchise business that has potential to keep growing if taken care of correctly. No need to start a business from scratch and worry about potential loss....
Santa Barbara, CA
NEW STATURE FOR CHOW FOR HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCIES AS OF 6/29/2026! Home Health Care License Issue Moratorium Was Just Extended!!! CHOW Only Will Be Allowed Atter Five (5) Years This Is Skilled...
Cash Flow: $100,268
Alhambra, CA
ESTABLISHED E-BIKE RETAIL & SERVICE SHOP - SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Deer Focus E-Bike and Repair is a turnkey electric bike sales and service business, operating since 2021 from a street-level storefront on...
Irvine, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established Korean tofu and BBQ restaurant located in one of Irvine's busiest retail corridors. The restaurant enjoys strong visibility, ample parking, and...
Granite Bay, CA
Fully Equipped Ready to Start Space - Restaurant Build-Out Already Done - Save $200K+ and Launch Months Sooner A fully built-out fast-food space in Granite Bay is available for a new operator. The...
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Dryer Vent Cleaning franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $747K multi-unit average gross sales!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $236,672
El Segundo, CA
LUXURY TRAVEL REPRESENTATION COMPANY - ESTABLISHED 15+ YEAR BUSINESS This highly profitable luxury travel representation business offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced sales...
Cash Flow: $160,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Established in 2013, this premier real estate home staging firm specializes in transforming properties into high-value showcases across the SF Bay Area. The business is semi-absentee operated,...
Cash Flow: $157,740
$2,900,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Fully operational production brewery and tasting room. Very popular brand that has a strong customer following and established distribution in Los Angeles and surrounding counties. Many awards over...
Orange County, CA
Established Bar Restaurant with Full Liquor License - Orange County Opportunity This well-positioned bar and restaurant offers an exceptional opportunity in Orange County's thriving hospitality...
Steven D Zimmerman, LCBB, M&AMI, LCBI, FIBBA
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.
Huntington Park, CA
Imagine walking into your own thriving food business in one of Huntington Park's busiest locations! This established snack shop is your ticket to owning a profitable venture that's already beloved...
Cash Flow: $52,356
San Francisco, CA
Established Extreme Pizza franchise restaurant for sale in San Francisco's desirable South of Market location. This award-winning pizza restaurant has been successfully operating since 2009,...
City Of Industry, CA
ATTENTION INVESTORS! Own the Business & the Building – 47 Liquor License & Private Parking - Turnkey Restaurant & Real Estate Package –Rare LA County Opportunity! Prime Corner Lot with Huge Potential....
Folsom, CA
"SALE PENDING" Business Description An exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully built-out, modern food & beverage establishment in one of Folsom’s most desirable retail locations. Featuring a...
Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of Los Angeles’ most respected and established collision repair facilities. World Auto Body & Paint has built an outstanding reputation over the past 14...
Available in California
Scenthound offers subscription-based dog wellness care focused on hygiene, health, and tech-driven convenience-affordable, accessible, and mission-driven.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $489,150
Escondido, CA
Revenue Breakdown (7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026): • Individual & Fiduciary Returns: 607 returns at $961.94 average fee: $583,895 • Business Returns: 220 returns at $1,833.72 average fee: $403,419 • Benefit...
Cash Flow: $736,144
Hayward, CA
This San Francisco Bay Area franchise resale is a collaboration between two longtime friends and business partners. After successfully starting and operating a franchise location in Seattle, they...
$119,000
Visalia, CA
Arcadia, CA
DLHOPE VR Hair Salon presents an opportunity to acquire an operating hair salon business in the established Arcadia market. Located at 815 W Naomi Ave, Suite H, the salon offers a turnkey commercial...
California
Step into immediate profitability with this established Japanese sushi restaurant that delivers consistent cash flow from day one. You'll bypass the typical 3-5 year startup struggle and begin earning...
Cash Flow: $120,000
Encinitas, CA
J'adore Boudoir is an award-winning luxury boudoir photography studio established in 2018 and located in Encinitas, California. Built around a premium client experience and a distinctive artistic...
Los Angeles, CA
Own a thriving, turnkey esthetics practice with a 5-star reputation, loyal repeat clientele, and multiple revenue streams. Includes a professional e-commerce website, proprietary private-label...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a Kelly’s Deli operation in front of a super busy Home Depot location in LA County. We have built and operated many of these take-out restaurants at Home Depot locations in Northern California...
Orange County, CA
Electrical & Lighting contractor with monthly contracts that provides monthly income, and continuous work for employees. We have had continued growth over the past 4 years. This would be a great...
Fontana, CA
Turnkey mobile detailing business for sale in Fontana / Inland Empire. This is a complete, running operation — not just a van. Step in and run it yourself from day one. THE BUSINESS: 4.9 rating, 170+...
Cash Flow: $55,000
Available in California
$826K+ AUV* Own a Trend-Setting Drybar Franchise in the Fast-Growing $60+ Billion Beauty Industry. Chic, Modern, with a proven business model!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $852,718
Pasadena, CA
Hexa Home Health Care is a California-licensed home health agency based in Pasadena, now available for change of ownership. The agency has completed its initial licensure with the California...
Los Angeles, CA
Pepperidge Farm Snack route for sale in the Baldwin Park, California area for $550,000. Financing available with an estimated $186,000 down! Currently grossing $481,312 in sales and nets $86,018....
EBITDA: $86,018
$170,000
Orange County, CA
Bloomington, CA
Profitable and well-established FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes operating out of the Rialto FedEx Station. The routes are strategically arranged for efficient load sharing and fully compliant...
EBITDA: $375,586
Alameda County, CA
Profitable and well-established FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes operating out of the FedEx San Leandro Station. The routes are strategically arranged for efficient load sharing and fully...
EBITDA: $376,184
Available in California
The largest Gutter franchise in the US over 200 franchisees
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,147,556
Susanville, CA
Established Convenience Store with Beer/Wine License - Susanville, CA This well-positioned convenience store presents an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator in Susanville's Lassen County...
Campbell, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey Row House boutique fitness studio in Campbell, California, located in the heart of Silicon Valley at the popular Pruneyard Shopping Center. Row House is...
Fremont, CA
ESTABLISHED GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE - FREMONT, CA Well-established general dental practice serving the Fremont community for over 20 years. This turnkey opportunity offers a proven business model with...
El Cajon, CA
"Big Red" our 1953 Ford. Big Red is fitted with everything needed to drive up, set up and serve any number of guests at your unique vintage event. Comfortable and adaptable to small intimate settings...
California
Carson Bomar represents a rapidly growing temperature-controlled transportation company serving recurring food-grade and cold-chain customers that is operated virtually by its owner. The business has...
Cash Flow: $532,542
Tricia Bernhardt
Restaurant Exchange
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Company Information: At Restaurant eXchange, we specialize in matching buyers with sellers of existing businesses within the food & beverage industry. Our services include: Assessing the value of the business for fair market pricing Confidentially marketing the business, and real estate if included Controlling the exposure of information to qualified buyers Helping buyers by matching their skills and resources to an appropriate business Negotiating the price and terms, and documenting the agreement Assisting with lease negotiations, ABC transfers, and franchise approval Sourcing the acquisition financing when possible Facilitating all actions needed to close the sale successfully The businesses we have represented for sale include: Full-Service Restaurants (from family style to fine dining) Fast Food & Quick-Service Restaurants Franchises Bars & Nightclubs Coffeehouses Bakeries Deli Cafes Ice Cream Shops Pizza Restaurants Mexican, Asian & Other Ethnic Restaurants Catering Businesses Tea Rooms Charter Party Boats
Laguna Niguel, CA
Welcome to Legends Seafood & Steakhouse, where fine dining meets luxury, comfort, and an exceptional dining experience. Now offered for sale, this established and highly regarded restaurant presents a...
Burbank, CA
Turnkey Bagel Boss Franchise Resale in Burbank, California Acquire an established Bagel Boss franchise in the highly desirable Burbank market and step into a fully built-out restaurant operation...
$115,000
Orange County, CA
La Canada, CA
This established custom framing and fine art gallery has served its community for over 30 years, earning a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, personalized service, and museum-quality framing....
Santa Clara County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a very high gross, high net, well established, high visibility, Santa Clara County located Super Market with full Liquor license. This high-end affluent area located Super...
Cash Flow: $1,554,093
Available Nationwide
Highly scalable franchise model with low overhead, quick startup, outstanding support, and a proven business model.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $619,467
Folsom, CA
Turnkey Fast Casual Restaurant | Folsom, CA Folsom is one of the Sacramento region's most affluent markets — and this fully built-out restaurant is your entry point into it without the startup pain....
Los Angeles, CA
This established practice in West Los Angeles/Brentwood combines an full-service Family Medicine practice with a cosmetic medical practice Both are under the supervision of the physician but the...
Cash Flow: $370,000
San Diego County, CA
Legal Disclosure: "THIS IS A SALE OF AN OPERATING BUSINESS, NOT AN INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES. THIS IS A STOCK TRANSFER SALE THAT WILL BE COMPLETED BY A LICENSED STOCK TRANSFER AGENT. MARKETING BROKER...
San Mateo, CA
Established Welding Shop - 50+ Years of Success This exceptional welding and metal fabrication business offers a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with five decades of proven success in...
Chino Hills, CA
Five profitable boutique fitness studios generated approximately $5.3 million in annual revenue and nearly $2 million in cash flow. Approximately 90% of revenue comes from recurring memberships,...
Cash Flow: $1,977,509
Monrovia, CA
Established Pet Store & Self Dog Wash - Monrovia, CA This thriving natural pet supply store and grooming business presents an exceptional opportunity in downtown Monrovia's bustling commercial...
Cash Flow: $60,400
California
Highly regarded full-service Indian restaurant operating in a prime, high-traffic location with strong local and tourist demand. Elegant high-end interior featuring authentic décor, private dining...
Cash Flow: $500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Compton, CA
Business Summary: Amazing and thriving business that has been in the community for over 55 years. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a well-known icehouse and real estate with an established...
Cash Flow: $130,000
Oceanside, CA
This established Podiatry Practice generates approximately $170,000 in annual seller discretionary earnings while currently operating on a part-time schedule, offering an excellent income opportunity...
Cash Flow: $170,000
Available in California
With $925k in Top Quartile Average Annual Sales, The Lash Lounge redefines beauty with premier lash services and a commitment to guest satisfaction.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $566,774
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.