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...
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
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
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
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
Available in California
Skyhawks low initial investment and low royalty fees allow our franchisees to see a return on their investment in a timely manner.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $238,961
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...
$255,000
Alameda County, CA
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...
Puneet Sonia
PS Dream Team
Serving San Francisco County, CA
S.J. Fowler Real Estate, Inc. is a leading full-service brokerage based in Arizona, specializing in Commercial, Residential and Business Real Estate throughout Arizona . Founded in 1993 by Steven J. Fowler and affiliated with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, the firm combines decades of local experience with national resources to deliver exceptional results for investors, business owners, and developers. S.J. Fowler’s commercial division focuses on office, retail, industrial, land, and multi-family assets, offering comprehensive acquisition, disposition, leasing, and tenant or landlord representation. In addition, the company provides expert business brokerage services—guiding clients through the purchase, sale, and valuation of businesses with professionalism and discretion. Built on a foundation of integrity, hard work, and market insight, S.J. Fowler Real Estate is committed to helping clients achieve their commercial and business investment goals with confidence and success.
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
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
Available Nationwide
Tap into the lucrative world of technology with CMIT Solutions Franchise
Avg. Unit Revenue: $536,563
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
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....
Cash Flow: $180,000
$100,000
Los Angeles, CA
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...
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...
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. ›...
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...
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
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
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...
Available in California
Operate a structured music education business with lessons, bands, and ongoing monthly tuition revenue.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $587,341
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...
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...
Cash Flow: $6,563
$149,000
Los Angeles, 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...
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...
Available Nationwide
Empower families, strengthen communities, and grow a business with real meaning. Own a SafeSplash Swim School—Where Purpose Meets Profit.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $563,474
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
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
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...
Cash Flow: $235,000
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...
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
Jean Paul Schwarz
The Schwarz Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
We specialize in representing domestic and international clientele. We offer our clients unique, specialized and comprehensive services. We provide our clients during the buying, selling and investing process, with the knowledge needed to make educated real estate decisions. We have developed strong working relationships with top lenders who specialize in domestic lending and foreign national investments. We work with a large network of vendors that will cater to your specific needs from interior and exterior design to renovation and commercial build-outs. We are here to walk you through all aspects of the transaction process.
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
San Francisco, CA
Established Indian Fine Dining Restaurant - Hayes Valley/Lower Haight This exquisite Indian fine dining restaurant has been a distinguished presence in San Francisco's vibrant Hayes Valley/Lower...
$1,200,000
San Diego County, CA
Nevada City, CA
I have owned and solely operated this barbershop for 10 years. I have a full clientele with a waitlist. The Nevada City Barbershop has been in Nevada City since the 30's and comes with an amazing...
Cash Flow: $90,000
Roseville, CA
long established restaurant , made to order burgers, wings , cheesesteaks, salads, subs , large patio , free standing building etc... beer and wine --- tvs...
Cash Flow: $75,000
Available in California
Join one of the fastest-growing, most simple-to-run healthy fast-casual restaurants!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $614,256
Contra Costa County, CA
Highly Visible Remodeled Restaurant/Bar in Downtown Walnut Creek with Lots of Upside RRC#5331 Offered at $335,000 Location: Contra Costa County Annual Revenue: $941,388 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for...
Los Angeles County, CA
Step into ownership of a legacy Farmers Insurance agency with over 40 years of proven success in one of the most desirable and opportunity-rich markets in the country — Los Angeles County. This is a...
Los Angeles, CA
Turn-Key Hookah Lounge for Sale – Los Angeles Area Rare opportunity to own a fully operating hookah lounge in a prime location on San Fernando Rd, just 7 minutes from Downtown Glendale and 12 minutes...
Cash Flow: $140,000
Shasta County, CA
Wingstop first opened its doors in 1994 and started franchising in 1997 and by 2002 had served over 1 billion wings. Today, Wingstop has over 1,100 restaurants across the US and overseas. Wingstop’s...
Santa Clara County, CA
Simple, repeatable operations that generate robust cash flow, boasting an impressive 70%+ repeat customer rate. Situated in a prime retail-dense trade area, this franchise is strategically positioned...
EBITDA: $225,000
Riverside County, CA
This well-established indoor trampoline park represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving family entertainment business in Riverside County, CA. Operating since 2019 as a proven...
San Diego, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established Mobile Pet Grooming Franchise Development Business with 23 exclusive territories located throughout San Diego County California—one of the largest...
Monterey County, CA
Established neighborhood liquor store located in a desirable coastal community on California's Monterey Peninsula. This turnkey business has been successfully operating since 2022 and offers an...
Los Angeles County, CA
Long term operator has saved the best for last with above average monthly prices, and loyal, and trusting customers. All of these accounts pay full amount, and on time. Two Grade A commercial...
Cash Flow: $74,000
Available Nationwide
With more than 45 years of experience and hundreds of locations nationwide, Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of personalized education for students in grades K–12. Franchisees benefit from a trusted brand, proven business model, and powerful technology platform that supports individualized learning in reading, math, writing, study skills, STEM, and test prep. Backed by a national support team and ongoing innovation, Sylvan franchise owners make a lasting impact while building a scalable, rewarding business in the booming education sector.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $375,780
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.