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...
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
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
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
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...
Cameron Park, CA
An exceptional opportunity to own a high-end, fully equipped veterinary hospital, surgical center & urgent care designed to deliver outstanding care while creating a welcoming experience for pets,...
Cash Flow: $710,000
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...
Available in California
Young Chefs® Academy is the nation's leading kids' cooking franchise — a purpose-built, culinary education brand where children from preschool through high school learn to measure, mix, sauté, and master real culinary skills in a fun, hands-on environment. Serious Fun. Experts in kids cooking. Inspiring a new generation.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $289,709
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
$400,000
San Francisco, CA
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...
Lloyd Silver
BTI Group
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the largest independent business brokerage firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. Why Choose Business Team: * Complete confidentiality * Over 70 full-time associates * Willingness to cooperate with other brokers to expand the buyer pool * Full marketing services * No upfront fees * Over 40 years of experience with more than 7,000 businesses sold
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
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...
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Door Renew focuses on refinishing wood and fiberglass doors, Front Entry doors, side doors and Interior doors for homes an businesses. Door Renew provides a professional restoration alternative to replacement.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $210,090
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
$425,000
Lake Elsinore, CA
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
Lakewood, CA
This well-established jewelry design, sales, and repair business offers a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with more than 35 years of history. Established in 1989, the business has...
Orange County, CA
Absentee Mixed Martial Arts Studio - $45K SDE Do you have a passion for fitness, martial arts, and helping your community? This is a great opportunity to own a local mixed martial arts studio with a...
Cash Flow: $44,151
Fremont, CA
Established turn-key bubble tea business with fully equipped operations and an existing customer base. The shop offers a variety of popular milk tea, fruit tea, specialty beverages, and snack items in...
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 HVAC/Duct-Cleaning Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $1.56M average gross sales!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,561,361
Orange County, CA
This highly profitable kickboxing and fitness franchise is located in a busy retail plaza and has built an outstanding reputation within the community, supported by strong online reviews and a loyal...
Cash Flow: $275,208
San Francisco, CA
** SBA bankable** ON PACE FOR RECORD 2026 — $5.6M REV THROUGH JUNE — TRACKING $11M+ REV & $2M EBITDA This residential exterior remodeling company installs windows, doors, siding, gutters, and...
Cash Flow: $1,649,610
$4,300,000
Corona, CA
Orange County, CA
This premier stone and quartz slab fabrication and installation business has served Southern California for nearly 20 years, earning an HGTV feature and a run as the go-to fabricator for a major...
Cash Flow: $728,251
Los Angeles, CA
Opportunities of this caliber rarely come to market. This is a well-established, high-revenue nail salon operating in a prime, high-traffic Los Angeles location with a long-standing reputation and...
Available Nationwide
Average Annual Franchise Revenue: $1,355,173!* Join the #1 Surface Refinishing Brand, ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,355,173
Carlsbad, CA
This established women's clothing boutique represents a premier retail opportunity in Carlsbad's desirable coastal shopping district. Operating successfully since 2015, the store has built a strong...
Cash Flow: $145,000
Corona, CA
Confidential offering of an established, family-run restaurant featuring Indian tandoori specialties alongside American and Mexican selections. The operation includes a full-service bar, private event...
Cash Flow: $155,199
Fresno, CA
AMAZING Location! This is a long established Take Out Pizza Franchise opened in 2007. This store is currently absentee operated. Owner only does paperwork and deposits. This store is ideal for an...
Cash Flow: $96,023
Palm Springs, CA
A unique opportunity to purchase an established, well-known HVAC Business with a stellar reputation along with the existing turn-key Real Estate located in one of Palm Springs' most sought...
Cash Flow: $162,770
California
The Company is a U.S. consumer-fintech platform that helps individuals discover and recover financial assets they've lost track of — a large, recurring problem that grows as consumers change jobs and...
EBITDA: $3,700,000
Gregory DiCristina
Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc
Serving Riverside County, CA
Started in 2004 and focused exclusively on business sales since 2006 Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc. has offices in two Southern California counties to best serve business owner and buyer needs from San Diego to Los Angeles and in between.
San Diego, CA
Own a piece of San Diego’s wellness scene with this rare, turnkey opportunity. Established in 1990, this profitable independent yoga studio is located in one of the city's most affluent and...
Cash Flow: $70,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established independent fine-jewelry retailer, custom-design studio, and specialized repair business serving a desirable Southern California market. The company...
Cash Flow: $157,224
$650,000
Seal Beach, CA
Orange County, CA
No contractor's license or trade certification required to operate. 8-year industrial powder coating shop in a ~6,000 sq. ft. Orange County light-industrial unit, coating fabricated metal components,...
Cash Flow: $130,000
California
A California based custom fabricator and installer of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) structures is available for acquisition. Founded in 2008, the Company serves the wireless telecommunications,...
Cash Flow: $823,723
Available in California
Tired of the corporate grind? Consider becoming part of a booming custom t-shirt and apparel industry that’s expected to more than double by 2030, with Big Frog Franchise. Own a lucrative, fulfilling, and FUN retail business with multiple revenue streams, minimal staffing needs, a 62.5% average gross profit margin, and low investment and inventory costs.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $545,125
Anaheim, CA
Business Highlights: Open only Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2,00 PM Consistent monthly sales of $40,000+ * Net income of $8,000+ per month * Owner works limited hours: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM *. Lease...
Cash Flow: $96,000
Huntington Beach, CA
Established, Remodeled, Approved by Franchisor, Low-Rent Profitable Location....
Cash Flow: $120,000
Duarte, CA
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW This established BBQ franchise restaurant demonstrates strong financial performance with 2024 annual gross sales approaching $1,000,000, including nearly $100,000 in...
Huntington Beach, CA
PRICE IMPROVEMENT: $75,000 TO $60,000 Wellness Business with Recurring Membership Revenue + Growth Potential Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established float therapy and wellness spa in affluent...
Indio, CA
Over 7 years of successful operation, this well-established sushi restaurant is located on high-traffic Highway 111 in Indio with excellent visibility and steady customer flow. The restaurant features...
Lake Elsinore, CA
Established Business Serving The Construction Industry For Over 45 Years! We Rent Everything From A Wrench To A Tractor! Open 6 Days A Week....
EBITDA: $110,000
Shasta County, CA
This online egg and chick sales business presents a rare opportunity for a motivated buyer to enter the fast-growing backyard farming and homesteading industry. Originally founded as a passion...
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Riverside County, CA
Established home improvement business specializing in high-end garage transformations for affluent homeowners. This franchise location serves a prime territory in Southern California with strong...
Cash Flow: $264,246
California
Profitable Truck Accessory Business NorCal - SC2244 Financial Information Asking Price: $495,000 Cash Flow: $175,000 Gross Revenue: $1,250,000 Down Payment: $495,000 Adjusted EBITDA: On request This...
Cash Flow: $175,000
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
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.