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...
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Online Egg & Chick Sales
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
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
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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CEO Life Corporation
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Opportunity for a high margin, recurring revenue, no rent, no working capital, little employees, can be hands on or hands off, over simplistic business, with lots of room for error and hiccups - backed by a growing national team of top entrepreneurs that have already grown 8+ figure businesses, working on a common global mission.
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
Ringside Bar & Grill
$425,000
Lake Elsinore, 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...
Todd Warner CVA, CM&AA, CMAP
Agribusiness Brokers
Serving Fresno County, CA
WarnerWest Advisors represents business owners who are ready to sell — providing the valuation work, the buyer relationships, and the transaction experience to get them to closing with what their companies are actually worth. We work across manufacturing, distribution, agribusiness, healthcare, and professional services, with a primary focus on Central and Northern California. What sets us apart isn't a process or a pitch — it's experience. Our principals have founded, grown, and sold businesses themselves. We've sat at the seller's side of the table. That changes how we think about what owners need, and it changes how buyers respond when we're in the room. We're headquartered in Fresno and have spent years building relationships with the buyers, owners, and advisors who define the Central Valley economy. When we say we know this market, we mean the specific dynamics of San Joaquin Valley manufacturing, agribusiness, and distribution — not a generic California approximation. Combined with a national network of private equity groups and strategic acquirers, that local depth consistently produces competitive offers for our clients. Our team has founded, grown, and sold businesses — not just advised on them. We know what it means to walk away from something you spent decades building. That experience shapes how we represent sellers, how we frame the business to buyers, and how we fight for every point of value in negotiations. It's a different kind of credibility. Anyone can sign an engagement letter. Our reputation has been built by what our clients actually walk away with — not what was promised in a pitch deck. We're selective about the engagements we take because we're only interested in transactions we can execute well. Our clients' results are the only marketing that matters to us.
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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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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
The UPS Store®
Franchise
Available in California
Supporting Our Veterans
Avg. Unit Revenue: $724,293
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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American BBQ Restautaurant with bar and R/E
$4,300,000
Corona, CA
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
Successful fine dining restaurant business - lower Haight/Hayes Valley
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...
Two Chair Barbershop Well established and Amazing Reputation.
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
Cheesesteak & Wing Shop
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
Highly Visible Remodeled Restaurant/Bar in Downtown Walnut Creek
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...
Own a Farmers Insurance Agency in Prime Los Angeles County
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...
Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.
Franchise
Available in California
JOIN OUR TOP-RANKED EDUCATION FRANCHISE.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $609,454
Hookah Lounge
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...
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Cash Flow: $140,000
Wingstop - California
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...
The UPS Store Franchise in Orange County
$650,000
Seal Beach, CA
San Jose, CA- Automotive Repair Business for Sale
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
Trampoline Park for Sale
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...
Noble Locksmith
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Noble Locksmith is a full-service business specializing in car key replacement in addition to offering residential and commercial locksmith services.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $181,318
San Diego, CA - Own the Exclusive Mobile Pet Grooming
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...
Turnkey Monterey Peninsula Liquor Store-Fully-Built & Ready to Operate
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...
Beverly Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
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
Thai Restaurant in Prime Midtown Location
Sacramento, CA
This well-established modern Thai restaurant presents a rare opportunity to acquire a proven, turnkey business in what is widely considered one of the premier restaurant locations in the heart of...
Step into a proven brand, a loyal customer base, and cash flow day 1
Santa Ana, CA
Steak Sandwich Franchise — Santa Ana, CA | Asking Price: $160,000 Step into a proven brand, a loyal customer base, and cash flow from day one. Philly's Best Santa Ana is a fully operational...
Cash Flow: $51,000
Gerald Bendix
gBx Brokerage
Serving Shasta County, CA
• Experience in the acquisition and sale of small and mid-sized firms. • Owned, operated, and grew a manufacturing company with $37MM annual wholesale and retail revenues and multi-million dollar Federal contracts. • Detailed, hands-on, day-to-day knowledge of the multitude of areas involved in running a small to moderate-sized company including: Leadership, Finance, Production, Marketing, Sales, Contracting, and Human Resources. California and Oregon Real Estate Broker Licenses. • Education: BA, Willamette University, Major: Economics; Masters in Science, The Sloan Program, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University. • Helping Business Owners Value and Sell Their Companies. • Assisting Business Purchasers Find the Right Company to Buy.
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Riverfront Deli & Cannabis Dispensary - Thriving Brand
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Guerneville, CA
Since opening in November 2017, The Farmhand has earned its place as one of the most beloved food destinations along the entire Russian River corridor. A gourmet deli, specialty market, and espresso...
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Pool Service Route - San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Nice part time pool route in the San Jose area. This route consists...
Cash Flow: $23,000
Multi-Year Jewelry Business with Strong Customer Engagement
$350,000
Mission Viejo, CA
Express Employment Professionals in South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco, CA
* Please inquire for financial performance information * Step into ownership of the well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in South San Francisco, CA, serving one of...
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Established Carpet Cleaning Business
El Cajon, CA
Established carpet cleaning business serving San Diego County with a strong reputation and consistent demand. The business generated approximately $241,000 in gross revenue over the past 12 months...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Zoomin Groomin
Franchise
Available in California
Sniffing around for a great new opportunity? Zoomin Groomin is expanding our mobile grooming business nationwide. Set your own schedule, be your own boss and work with pets all day. We'll be right by your side, every step of the way. Woof!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $186,770
Established Floral Brand with Proven Revenue & Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
Established Ventura Blvd Floral Brand | Trademark Rights Included | 10K+ Instagram Followers | Turnkey Opportunity Rare opportunity to acquire a fully established floral brand with trademark rights,...
Flower Shop For Sale In Walnut
Walnut, CA
A well-loved community floral shop, serving the area since 2005. Known for quality, creativity, and personalized service, this business offers custom floral arrangements, plants, and gifts for all...
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Iconic Vintage clothing store in a hip LA neighborhood for sale
Los Angeles, CA
Acquire one of Los Angeles’ most distinctive vintage clothing brands. Cherry Pick Vintage offers a 16-year history, a federally registered trademark, a below-market transferable 5-year lease,...
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Successful and Established Poke Restaurant
Rocklin, CA
We are a Veteran owned semi-to-fast casual restaurant serving fresh "poke style" entrees over your choice of warm rice or mixed greens paired with a variety of customized toppings and house made...
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Superfood Snack Business $675k TTM (40% GM) Servicing Top Tech Offices
San Francisco, CA
Profitable eCommerce business with $675,000 in TTM revenue and $21,670 in TTM profit selling superfood granola leading the category in food service with its delicious products, innovative nutrition...
EBITDA: $70,000
Thriving Restaurant in a Prime Business District
Norco, CA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Established restaurant opportunity in Norco's premier business district, generating $367,302 in annual revenue with strong cash flow performance. This turnkey operation has served...
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Cash Flow: $367,301
6-Bed RCFE in Roseville, CA (Property + Business)
Roseville, CA
6-Bed RCFE Business for Sale – Roseville, CA This established 6-bed RCFE is fully operational with stable residents and immediate cash flow. Highlights: ✅ Licensed for 6 beds ✅ Approved for 5 Hospice...
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Well-established Sourdough & Co. restaurant in a prime Auburn location
Auburn, CA
The business is well-established, fully operational, and located in a competitive Auburn market. It benefits from recognizable branding, a loyal customer base, consistent monthly sales, trained staff,...
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Cash Flow: $343,080
*2 Bay Area Farmers Ins Businesses For Sale- $6M Premium Portfolio!*
Marin County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire one or both established Farmers Insurance agencies in two of California's strongest markets: Mill Valley and San Jose. These turnkey agencies offer immediate revenue,...
Cash Flow: $290,000
Five Star Bath Solutions
Franchise
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.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $486,761
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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