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Prime Business Opportunity For Sale

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...

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$499,999

$499,999

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Strong New York Bagel Brand with Burbank Growth Potential

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...

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$650,000

$650,000

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Profitable Custom Framing & Fine Art Gallery

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....

$300,000

$300,000

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Super Market w/Full Liquor - High Gross-High Net - Santa Clara County

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...

$3,800,000

$3,800,000

Cash Flow: $1,554,093

RARE Folsom Restaurant Opportunity – Don’t Miss This One!

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....

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$124,000

$124,000

Established Medical and Cosmetic Practice

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...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $370,000

Protected Market Position: Established Profitable Business for SALE

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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$2,450,000

$2,450,000

Established 50+ yr Metal Fabrication Business- Ready for New Ownership

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...

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$125,000

$125,000

Multi-Unit Business with Recurring Revenue

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,...

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$8,500,000

$8,500,000

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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$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $60,400

Pizza Factory
Franchise

Available in California

Looking for a business and lifestyle you love? Check out Pizza Factory–Awesome since 1978! Our franchisees are living the good life in a casual atmosphere that’s free of the limits of the rat race. For single and multi-unit operators, we offer generous territories with streamlined start-up costs and flexible fast-casual and quick-service buildout models. Pizza Factory specializes in vast menu offerings, serving fresh, never frozen hand-tossed pizza, pasta, wings, sandwiches, salads, beer, wine and more. Awards include: Top 6 Food and Beverage franchise by both Franchise Business Review and QSR Magazine, PMQ’s Pizza Magazine’s leading franchises; and Entreprenuer.com’s Franchise 500.

$130,000

$130,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $898,166

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...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

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...

$900,000

$900,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Absentee High-Volume AYCE Buffet | Strong Assets & Growth Upside

$2,900,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$2,900,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Zaihua (Daniel) Hu

CURB

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...

$375,000

$375,000

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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$299,000

$299,000

Dustin Sigall

SD Business Advisors

Serving San Diego County, CA

With over 800 businesses sold nationwide since 2007, our team is the largest and most experienced group of Business Advisors in Southern California. We specialize in selling companies across all industries. From main street to lower middle-market M&A transactions. We match qualified buyers with quality businesses while maintaining strict confidentiality.

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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...

$99,000

$99,000

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...

$100,000

$100,000

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...

$799,000

$799,000

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...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $1,649,610

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...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $728,251

Supply Pointe
Franchise

Available Nationwide

SUPPLY POINTe™ offers an incredible opportunity in the manufacturing and distribution industries

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,496,709

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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$649,000

$649,000

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...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $145,000

Motivated Seller: Turnkey Charcuterie Business

$119,000 - Visalia, CA

$119,000

Visalia, CA

Robert Moran

United Franchise Group

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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$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $155,199

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...

$349,000

$349,000

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...

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

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...

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Not Disclosed

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...

$215,000

$215,000

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...

$431,675

$431,675

Cash Flow: $157,224

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,...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Lemon Tree Hair Salons
Franchise

Available Nationwide

With over 40 years of experience we have worked to perfect our business model! We now have some of the most robust numbers in the hair care industry!

$100,000

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $357,825

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,...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $823,723

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...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $96,000

Premium Catering & Grazing Board Business

$170,000 - Orange County, CA

$170,000

Orange County, CA

Robert Moran

United Franchise Group

Profitable Subway Restaurant

Huntington Beach, CA

Established, Remodeled, Approved by Franchisor, Low-Rent Profitable Location....

$259,000

$259,000

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...

$129,000

$129,000

Minuteman Press Business Services
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Minuteman Press is the world's largest & #1 rated digital printing and graphics franchise. With our state of the art technology, proven marketing programs and over 25 regional support offices, we have been able to take quality people from all walks of life and provide them with the opportunity to secure their financial future.

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $769,858

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...

$60,000

$60,000

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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$99,000

$99,000

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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$749,999

$749,999

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...

$35,000

$35,000

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...

$895,000

$895,000

Cash Flow: $264,246

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Shailendra Gupta, MBA, PhD

Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont

Serving Alameda County, CA

Founded in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. We have nearly 300 offices around the globe and have sold thousands of business in almost every industry.

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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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$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

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...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $355,000

Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location

$115,000 - Orange County, CA

$115,000

Orange County, CA

Robert Moran

United Franchise Group

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...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $100,620

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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$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Door Renew
Franchise

Available in California

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.

$150,000

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $210,090

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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$130,000

$130,000

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...

$329,000

$329,000

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. ›...

$90,000

$90,000

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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$325,000

$325,000

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...

$399,999

$399,999

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...

$899,000

$899,000

Cash Flow: $324,000

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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$820,000

$820,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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...

$250,000

$250,000

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...

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$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $6,563

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives
Franchise

Available Nationwide

North America ’s largest , full-service, outdoor lighting franchise, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (“OLP”) does one thing and only one thing — outdoor lighting (and with a passion for perfection).

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $770,468

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

Number of Businesses for Sale  

  ~5,500

Median Asking Price  

  $360,000

Median Reported Revenue  

  $630,000

Median Reported Earnings  

  $150,000

Profit Margin  

  23%

Earnings Multiple  

  2.5

Revenue Multiple  

  0.6

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

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.