Bakersfield, CA
Congratulations on considering the purchase of this amazing store! We are excited for your interest but be prepared to demonstrate your ability to purchase. This store will not last long at this...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Acquire a well-established firearms business, Huge Price Reduction!
$465,000
Cash Flow: $145,316
Pool Service Route - Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to own your own pool service route in a growing...
$37,860
Cash Flow: $34,000
Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Napa CA- $135,000
Napa, CA
Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Napa CA- $135,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #Snyder’sLanceRoute #Snyder’sLance #Snyders #Lance #CampbellsSnacks...
$135,000
Cash Flow: $75,113
Established Iconic Jake's Restaurant with High Visibility now For Sale
Palm Springs, CA
A cornerstone of hospitality in Palm Springs, Jake's figures prominently in the restaurant landscape of Palm Springs, located in a highly desirable part of Palm Canyon Drive in a thriving Uptown...
6
$1,200,000
Upscale Salon for Sale – Great Stylist-Owner Opportunity
Mountain View, CA
Established Hair Salon - Prime Mountain View Location This well-established salon offers an exceptional opportunity for a licensed stylist-owner in Mountain View’s upscale market. In continuous...
6
$45,999
Mail Box Services, Packing, Shipping, Copy&print,
Los Angeles, CA
Step into ownership of a well-established Mailbox Services, located in a high-traffic retail area with excellent visibility and loyal clientele. This business offers a full range of essential services...
2
$250,000
Cash Flow: $149,000
Beauty Salon
Los Angeles County, CA
This highly regarded local hair and nail salon located in Los Angele County offers a valuable opportunity for a buyer to capitalize on its existing success and further increase profitability. As a...
$135,000
Swimming Pool Remodel & Construction
Corona, CA
POOL REMODEL / DESIGN / CONSTRUCTION WE BUILD POOLS & LANDSCAPE WE DESIGN SITE PLANS FOR OTHER BUILDERS AS WELL 3 WEBSITES ARE ALL PART OF ONE CORPORATION jetaquatics.com angelinas3d.com outdoorgc.com...
4
$400,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Established in 2006 very successful business
Lakeside, CA
My dog grooming business will be ideal for someone who is ready to start making money from day one, I’m looking for someone who will love and care for my loving and faithful clients the human being...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Established Beauty Salon in Prime Poway Location
Poway, CA
No Walk-Ins or Direct Inquiries with Staff. For all questions regarding the sale, please contact the agent directly. Thriving beauty salon with over a decade of success in a busy Poway shopping...
6
$100,000
FranchiseThe Learning Experience
Available in California
Join the #1 childcare franchise!
$150,000
See More FranchisesFarmers Insurance Agency For Sale in Anaheim Hills, Ca
Anaheim, CA
Established Farmers agency for sale in Anaheim Hills. Client base is predominantly Arabic speaking. Option to take over office space that has been occupied by a Farmers agent for over 20 years....
$192,000
Very Profitable Cattery Business for sale
Visalia, CA
Are you looking to work from home? This business can be located anywhere in USA. I am the owner of an Internationally recognized cattery since 10 years. Breeders of purebred Hypoallergenic Siberians...
6
$79,995
Cash Flow: $213,000
Great Hemet Commercial Pool Route
$79,800
Hemet, CA
Own An Escape Room Business in San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Escape Era is located in San Diego, CA. We are looking to sell the business. The business has been in operation for 10 years with multiple bookings daily and great online reviews...
6
$80,000
Poke Restaurant - Established in 2015, Absentee Run
Los Angeles, CA
One of the very first poke restaurant in Los Angeles. Established in 2015. Original Owner. Absentee run. Great potential for growth with owner operation. Motivated Seller!!! Description Asking Price:...
$99,900
EBITDA: $50,000
Raymond P. Dowd
PNW Business Brokers, LLC
Serving Riverside County, CA
PNW Business Brokers, LLC is a partnership of experienced individuals with uniquely different backgrounds sharing their collective knowledge for the benefit of their clients. PNW is the only partner owned business brokerage in the Western US specializing in business exit sales exclusively in Oregon. Each partner / associate partner brings multiple decades of business experience, and everyone shares their extensive personal networks for the benefit of every client. Every partner is engaged with every client from business development, pre-sale planning, business valuation, marketing strategy development, buyer engagement, SBA lender, lawyer and CPA referrals, and transaction management through escrow closing. A Twenty-Six 5 star Google rating, 30 Sold businesses in Oregon with brokers in Eugene, Bend and Lake Oswego allows us to engage with, then market businesses from Portland to Grants Pass and from Florence to Bend. For greater wingspan, PNW also owns The Osprey M&A network which is exclusively focused on expanding exposure for business owners in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada and British Columbia. The participants are all top of their game professionals with extensive backgrounds each with their own state territory, each contributing equally to marketing and each capable of bringing buyers to any network listing.
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A Turnkey, Flexible Business with Huge Upside in a Diverse Territory
Jamestown, CA
Fibrenew Sonora–Modesto, CA | Established Franchise for Sale Looking to take control of your schedule while building a thriving, in-demand business? Fibrenew Sonora–Modesto offers a rare opportunity...
5
$130,000
Turnkey Auto Body and Specialty Vehicle Facility
Santa Ana, CA
Maher Commercial Realty is proud to present 411 S. Harbor Blvd, a rare and iconic auto body facility for sale in the heart of Santa Ana. With over 40 years of continuous operation as the legendary...
6
$2,995,000
Subway Sandwich Franchise for Owner/Operator
Sacramento, CA
Profitable Subway Franchise – Turnkey, End Cap Location Greater Sacramento Metro – Retail Center 2025 Sales (YTD May 31): $171,558 Rent: $4,400/month (All-In) New Lease to be negotiated Franchise...
$109,000
Established speciality soap factory for sell
San Diego, CA
This established business is a top seller in Amazon's cast iron soap market. Has over 20 SKUS with hundreds of positive reviews. The owner has relocated and is looking to sell the business...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Buy the Property and the Business.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Joshua Tree, CA
(All Equipment AS-IS) 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 -...
6
$995,000
FranchiseSafeSplash Swim School
Available Nationwide
Empower families, strengthen communities, and grow a business with real meaning. Own a SafeSplash Swim School—Where Purpose Meets Profit.
$60,000
See More FranchisesCoffee Roastery with Wholesale Beans & Café locations
Sacramento, CA
We are pleased to offer this long-established Northern California Coffee Roasting and Distribution Business with multiple revenue centers including retail coffeehouse locations. This well-known brand...
$575,000
Affordable Nail Salon for Sale in Sunnyvale, CA. GREAT OPPORTUNITY
Sunnyvale, CA
Established nail salon for sale in prime Sunnyvale location on busy El Camino Real. This 1,250 square foot salon features 8 pedicure massage chairs and 4 manicure tables, providing excellent capacity...
6
$24,000
Established & Profitable AUTO BODY SHOP in VAN NUYS
$475,000
Van Nuys, CA
Established turn key North Park, on University
San Diego, CA
Established Multi-Cuisine Restaurant - Downtown San Diego Prime Location This profitable multi-cuisine restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in San Diego's thriving dining scene. Established...
3
$300,000
Premium Olive Processing Facility with Orchard, Residence & Expansion
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orland, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully integrated olive processing operation nestled in the heart of California’s fertile Northern Sacramento Valley. This turnkey property includes: * A comprehensive...
$3,300,000
Lucrative Established Remodel Business with Loyal Team!
Chula Vista, CA
This San Diego bath remodeling business is built for growth. Serving 4 exclusive territories with strong demand and aging housing stock, it delivers high-quality renovations backed by skilled...
3
$699,000
Cash Flow: $419,867
Thriving Home Care Franchise for Sale in Folsom – Growing Market
Sacramento County, CA
Are you ready to step into a thriving, rewarding industry with a purpose? This turnkey homecare business has a reputation for delivering high-quality, client-centered care with a personal touch in a...
$356,000
Cash Flow: $47,695
Machine Shop for Sale
Auburn, CA
KELLY MANUFACTURING - PRECISION MACHINE SHOP FOR SALE Established in 1988, Kelly Manufacturing is a successful precision machine shop located in Auburn, CA, specializing in machining metals and...
4
$549,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
Modern, Turnkey Pizza Restaurant – Freeway 94, San Diego, California
San Diego, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a modern, turnkey pizza restaurant in a busy, high-traffic shopping center in central San Diego. Located near the highly traveled Freeway 94 corridor, this area continues...
$95,000
Only Charcuterie Storefront in San Diego - $73K in Assets
Chula Vista, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire the only dedicated charcuterie storefront business in the entire San Diego market. This turnkey operation includes $73,000 in assets (equipment and inventory),...
4
$50,000
FranchiseSenior Helpers
Available Nationwide
The premiere provider of in-home care where you can provide a lasting impact for aging adults and their families. Over 300 franchise owners! Open within 90 days!
$50,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Auto Garage in High-Traffic Area – Priced to Move!
Riverside County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Coachella Valley Dre: 02120938 Established auto repair with outstanding reputation. This Riverside, CA business has been family owned for many years and the seller is...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $138,801
Established Junk Removal Business with Scalable Growth
San Fernando, CA
Step into ownership with this established, high-revenue junk removal business backed by a nationally recognized franchise brand. This business serves the densely populated San Fernando Valley region,...
$299,000
The Only Cannoli
$470,000
Oceanside, CA
Established Healthcare Management Service Organization (MSO)
Orange County, CA
Healthcare Management Service Organization - Multi-State Operations This established MSO has delivered consistent performance since 2000, serving over 17,000 members across California, Texas, and...
$3,300,000
EBITDA: $734,000
Luxurious Head-Spa Therapies
Orange County, CA
This upscale spa offers a luxurious and rejuvenating experience centered around its signature head spa treatments, including a hot ginger scalp and shoulder massage designed to relieve stress, improve...
$899,000
Cash Flow: $378,391
FranchiseFive Star Bath Solutions
Available in California
With an average ticket of $12,538 and $8.4 MILLION in total income, this bathroom transformation franchise is the NEXT BIG THING in franchising.
$100,000
See More FranchisesTurnkey Medical Spa Opportunity – Premium Aesthetic Practice
Newport Beach, CA
A well-established and highly reputable medical aesthetics practice is available for acquisition. This turnkey business offers a full range of noninvasive cosmetic treatments, including injectables,...
$499,000
Cash Flow: $155,543
Successful Swim School for sale
Watsonville, CA
Our success for 50 years has created a trusted brand in our community. With over 400 children in our monthly lessons, we have created a tremendous reputation and families continue to trust us for swim...
3
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
Auto Salvage And Recycling
Alameda County, CA
About 1.5 acre yard, office building and front parking lot, in east bay tri city area. business established over 30 years. Inventory includes vintage Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, Volvo and VW...
3
$1,400,000
Successful Electrical & Lighting Contracting business
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...
$600,000
Own an Established Fitness Business In Beautiful Huntington Beach CA!
Huntington Beach, CA
9Round Beach is a 24/7 Fitness Franchise Club business that is ready to explode and has a high Ceiling for profitability. All the Systems from operations to Automated Marketing and Management are in...
2
$30,000
Cash Flow: $5,000
Jasjeet (JAZZ) Singh
Realty Concepts
Serving Fresno County, CA
At RC Commercial Ltd., integrity, professionalism, and dedication drive everything we do. Specializing in the sale and leasing of multifamily, retail, restaurant, franchise, office, industrial, land, and agricultural properties, we bring decades of expertise and a client-first approach.
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9660 Hageman Rd
Bakersfield, CA
Turn key full service restaurant in a prime location in Bakersfield, CA. This beautiful restaurant offers exceptional ambience and dining experience. Liquor license included, fully equipped commercial...
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$399,000
Established nail salon with low rent for sale!
Morgan Hill, CA
Established Nail Salon - Prime Morgan Hill Location This highly-rated nail salon presents an outstanding investment opportunity in Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County. Operating successfully since 2018,...
6
$320,000
Kawaii Klaws
$600,000
Ventura, CA
Successfull practice-needs to sell-time sensitive
Sonoma County, CA
Comprehensive general dentistry, including implants, implant restorations, Invisalign, and removable dentures. The practice has strong growth potential to expand through advanced procedures, specialty...
$780,000
Cash Flow: $291,000
High-Margin Painting & Remodeling Company with Cabinet Shop
California
[Seller Financing Available] An exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-standing, high-performing residential painting and remodeling business in Northern California. Operating since 1992, the...
$995,000
Cash Flow: $448,170
FranchiseRestoration 1
Available in California
Join a top-rated restoration brand with high demand and easy scalability in the fire, mold, and water damage industry!
$100,000
See More FranchisesTrusted retailer of vinyl, CDs, cassettes, turntables, and accessories
San Diego County, CA
Located in a vibrant Southern California coastal town, this long-standing retail shop has been a beloved local institution for over four decades. Specializing in vinyl records, CDs, cassettes,...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Turnkey Row House Franchise Priced Well Below Startup Costs
Belmont, CA
This franchise represents an exceptional opportunity, available significantly below the startup cost of opening a new fitness studio. With a proven business model and immediate revenue potential, this...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $78,080
Farmers Insurance Agency Book of Business for Sale LA / OC
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable and established insurance agency for sale in the LA and OC area. This opportunity includes a book of business with approximately $1.8 million in annual premiums across a strong mix of Home,...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Profitable Turnkey Store in Prime Location – Ready to Operate!
San Diego, CA
Established smoke shop, health store, located in a high-traffic commercial district of San Diego, offering exceptional growth potential and turnkey operations. This profitable retail business has...
4
$89,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Growing Pest Control Biz with recurring and highly satisfied customers
Riverside County, CA
Price Lowered - Seller is motivated to sell quickly. Established Pest Control Franchise - Southwest Riverside County Territory This thriving pest control franchise represents an exceptional...
4
$99,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Healthcare Services & Sales
Huntington Park, CA
Currently this is a massage therapy office and sales of vitamins and health products. Established for almost 25 years. This location has room for multiple therapists, includes shower, bathroom,...
$12,000
Cash Flow: $16,000
Mental Health & Addiction Clinic – $200K+ Cash Flow
Thousand Oaks, CA
Rare opportunity to own a profitable, independent mental health and addiction recovery center located near the affluent and growing region of Thousand Oaks, CA. With over $200K in annual net income...
$875,000
Cash Flow: $202,415
Fantastic Carpet & Flooring Business – 59-Year Track Record!!!
Fullerton, CA
Rare chance to acquire a legacy carpet & flooring business in Orange County that’s been serving the community from the same location for nearly six decades. With over $1M in annual revenue and strong...
$530,000
Cash Flow: $140,069
Technology VAR Company Looking for the Right Successor
Alameda County, CA
Thriving Technology VAR Company Prime Bay Area Location – 23 Years of Success. Here’s your chance to own a highly respected and well-established telecommunications company located in the San Francisco...
$1,800,000
Cash Flow: $423,000
FranchiseProject Lean Nation
Available Nationwide
Turnkey Meal Prep Franchise | Low Overhead, Recurring Revenue, Premium Branding
$100,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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.
