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,...
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Multi-Unit Business with Recurring Revenue
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Cash Flow: $1,977,509
Pet Store & Self Dog Wash
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...
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Cash Flow: $60,400
Profitable Indian Restaurant for sale
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
Ice Distribution and Retail with Real Estate
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
Profitable Podiatry Practice–Established 40 Years–Seller Retiring
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
Turnkey Jewelry Business with 30+ Years of Established Operations
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...
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Absentee Mixed Martial Arts Studio - $45K SDE
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
Boba Tea Business For Sale
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...
Franchise Kickboxing and Fitness Gym
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
PENDING - Home Services - 2026 Predicted EBITDA ~$2MM - $10M+ Rev
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
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
PENDING | $728K SDE | Seller Financing | Stone & Quartz Fab. + Install
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
High-Revenue, Turnkey Nail Salon in Prime Location-Established Clients
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...
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Rare Opportunity: 14-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring
$350,000
Ontario, CA
Coastal Clothing Store - *With added future opportunity*
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
Established Tandoori Bar & Grill with Full Bar and Event Space
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...
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Cash Flow: $155,199
Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest 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.
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Busy Highly Profitable Takeout Pizza Franchise! Seller Financing!
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
HVAC Business & Real Estate
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
Profitable consumer fintech, $10.8M LTM revenue. $3.7M LTM EBITDA
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
Well Established Turnkey Yoga Studio
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
Established Fine Jewelry Retailer with Loyal Customer Base
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
Sticky Fingers Cooking
Franchise
Available Nationwide
High-Margin. High-Impact. Start at ~$140K. Scale to $500K+. A proven path from startup to scale in the booming $50B+ children's enrichment market.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $426,767
Industrial Powder Coating Shop | $130K SDE | AQMD-permitted
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 Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Manufacturer and Installation Biz
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
Established Full Service Spa/Salon
$199,000
Los Gatos, CA
5 Days Open Deli and Sandwich
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
Profitable Subway Restaurant
Huntington Beach, CA
Established, Remodeled, Approved by Franchisor, Low-Rent Profitable Location....
Cash Flow: $120,000
Established Award-Winning BBQ Franchise Restaurant | Turnkey | Duarte
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...
TURNKEY FLOAT SPA , Prime Huntington Beach, 11 Years in Business
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...
Sushi Bento (To Go Sushi) for Sale
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...
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Construction And Landscape Equipment Rentals
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....
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EBITDA: $110,000
Online Egg & Chick Sales
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...
Batteries Plus
Franchise
Available Nationwide
$900K+ AUV* With multiple revenue streams, 700+ locations, and 30+ years of success, you can compete/grow in a fast-changing market with no ceiling on your earning potential!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $954,716
Luxury Home Improvement Franchise – Southern California
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
Profitable Truck Accessory Business NorCal - SC2244
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...
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Cash Flow: $175,000
Temecula Old Town Front Street Boutique
$250,000
Temecula, CA
Profitable DME Company – $355K SDE – Medicare, Medi-Cal, BCBS, VA, UHC
Monterey, CA
Established Orthotics Provider (DMEPOS) – Monterey Bay Area, California Long-standing orthotics supplier serving the Monterey Bay area, offering off-the-shelf and custom-fit orthotics. The company...
Cash Flow: $355,000
Turnkey StretchLab - Irreplaceable Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
StretchLab Passive, GM Led Wellness Franchise on One of Orange County's Premier Retail Corridors. Consistently the highest grossing studios in Orange County and one of the top grossing studios in...
Cash Flow: $100,620
DumpStor
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Dumpster Business | B2B + Residential, Just 1–3 Employees, No Storefront & Built to Scale
POPULAR "PHO & BANH MI" RESTAURANT on University Ave., Stanfort.
Palo Alto, CA
Busy restaurant which sells Pho and Banh Mi. Good location close to Stanfort University. Absentee owner who wants to focus on academic accomplishments....
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Cash Flow: $180,000
Established Wine & Spirits Business for Sale
Arcadia, CA
This turnkey opportunity offers immediate operational continuity for potential long-term value creation. The seller is retiring after 10+ years at this location. One block away is a gigantic...
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Own a Farmers Insurance Agency
Los Angeles, CA
Established. Profitable. Ready for Its Next Owner. Step into ownership of a legacy Farmers Insurance agency with over 15 years of proven success in one of the most desirable and opportunity-rich...
1 Bread Route - Eastern Northern California
California
Own a high growth bread route in a desirable area! › Active Accounts: 6 › Listing Ratio: 20:1 › Weekly Revenue: $4,419 › Perfect for first-time business owners, this route offers room for growth. ›...
Legacy Hospitality Investment Opportunity
Indio, CA
Macarios Grill offers a rare opportunity to acquire an established turnkey restaurant, full-service bar, and private-event venue in Indio, California. The business has more than 40 years of local...
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Simon Hong
SM Realty & Investment, Inc.
Serving Riverside County, CA
16 years of experience in the commercial field as a Real Estate Broker
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40-Year Flooring Company — San Benito Area | Retiring Owner
San Benito County, CA
40-Year Flooring Company — San Benito Area | Retiring Owner A well-established commercial flooring contractor serving Monterey and San Benito Counties is available for acquisition. Founded over 40...
Cash Flow: $181,428
High Volume Dry Cleaning Plant For Sale in Encino Ca.
Encino, CA
Established Dry Cleaning Operation with Strong Financial Performance This well-positioned dry cleaning facility represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Encino's competitive market. The...
Cash Flow: $324,000
Turnkey Scratch Italian Restaurant | $92K SDE | Exceptionally Low Rent
$229,000
Merced County, CA
4 Bay Car Wash & Laundromat Plus Store Front Own The Land & Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gustine, CA
Car Wash & Laundromat Businesses Have Been Running Since 1974 At 726 South Ave. Plus A Store Front For Your Choice To Lease 3 Businesses & Own The Land. Or Run All 3. Zoned C-2 Ideal Year Round...
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Lighting business - Design, repair, sales,
San Rafael, CA
This established lighting business represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Marin County's thriving construction and design market. Operating continuously since 1994, the company has built a...
Byrider Franchise
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Join a leading BHPH dealership franchise helping customers rebuild credit while owners scale a repeatable, cash-flow focused business.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $7,031,288
Vietnamese Food Restaurant
Vallejo, CA
Authentic & tasty Vietnamese Cuisine serving the Vallejo community with limited competition and ever-growing customer base. Lines waiting outside are very common with Six-Flag nearby that often come...
2
Cash Flow: $6,563
Cash Flowing Corporate Rental Business - Bay Area, CA
San Mateo County, CA
***BOOKINGS INTO 2025*** Welcome to our thriving business offering three arbitrage rental properties nestled in the heart of Belmont, CA. These 3 meticulously curated units boast a combination of...
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Franchised Sub Sandwich Shop For Sale! Great Location!
Contra Costa County, CA
SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED AND WILL LISTEN TO ANY OFFER! LOW PRICE! Keep it as a Franchise or turn it private!! All equipment is there and in great condition! Great visible location! This shop needs an...
Mission Foods Route for Sale | Sacramento, CA-$195,000 (Sale Pending)
Sacramento, CA
Mission Foods Route for Sale | Sacramento, CA — $195,000 About the Route Mission Foods distribution route for sale - $195,000. The territory services portions of Sacramento CA and includes a protected...
Cash Flow: $129,365
Mission Foods Route for Sale | San Jose, CA — $159,000
San Jose, CA
Mission Foods Route for Sale | San Jose, CA — $159,000 About the Route Mission Foods distribution route for sale - San Jose CA- $159,000. The territory services portions of San Jose CA and includes a...
Cash Flow: $125,770
Fireplaces, Awnings, Installations, Services
Tahoe City, CA
Established Fireplace, Awning, and Contracting Business - Serving North Lake Tahoe and Truckee This well-established specialty retail and contracting business has been serving the affluent North Lake...
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Cash Flow: $235,000
Glendale Dental Practice | Established Location • Ready to Operate
Glendale, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established, fully equipped dental practice in one of Glendale's most desirable and accessible locations. After more than 35 years of serving the community, the...
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San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
Great payment histories. Consistent additional profits from filter cleans, salt cell cleans upgrades & repairs. Most pools are easy to maintain. Customers communicate well via email or text. Free...
Cash Flow: $121,000
Well-Established South Bay Mercury & P&C Book
Torrance, CA
This South Bay-based Mercury and Independent Property & Casualty book of business has provided comprehensive coverage of its community’s evolving needs for nearly 30 years. Thanks to long-standing...
Cash Flow: $486,423
Get In Shape For Women
Franchise
Available in California
Get In Shape For Women is an upscale, boutique fitness concept, where 1 trainer works with up to 8 women at a time, for 55 minutes, for as little as $20 per session, delivering the most compelling results in the shortest amount of time. We combine weight training, cardio, nutrition, and accountability for a complete solution.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $363,892
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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