San Luis Obispo County, CA
Own your own pizza restaurant part of well known pizza franchise. Good sales and a large location with a large arcade that also brings in income. Proof of funds required, Experience Required. SBA...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Franchised Established Pizza & Arcade Restaurant (SBA Approved)
Cash Flow: $163,700
Profitable Event Décor Company – 40+ Years of Success
California
Asking Price: $560,000 (Business) | $2,550,000 (Real Estate Optional, as of September 2025) 2025 Revenue: ~$940,000 | 2025 SDE: ~$290,000 (10%+ YoY) 2024 Revenue: ~$904,000 | 2024 SDE: ~$261,000 This...
Cash Flow: $290,000
Turnkey Bottling Plant – Private Label – Prime Southern California Loc
Riverside, CA
Fully operational facility. Seller is ready to retire and relocate to Florida — serious, qualified buyers only. This is a true asset sale of a 24,000 SF, state-of-the-art bottling facility...
Design-Build Remodeling & Flooring Contractor | ~$320K 2025 SDE
Orange County, CA
This business requires a General B and C-15 contracting license. Design-build remodeling and flooring contractor in North Orange County generating ~$4.0M in 2025 revenue and ~$320K in normalized 2025...
Cash Flow: $320,000
Very Profitable Freight Company Serving Southern California
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established freight company provides drayage service from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to warehouses in Southern California. The company was established over 39 years ago and has...
Cash Flow: $2,154,000
Premier California Delta Full Service Marine Yard
Rio Vista, CA
Sierra West Boat Works represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Northern California's premier full-service marine facilities, strategically located on the scenic Sacramento Delta. For decades,...
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Small Grocery Store with Pizza & Meat Market for Sale Near Woodland, C
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arbuckle, CA
ESTABLISHED GROCERY STORE WITH REAL ESTATE - ARBUCKLE, CALIFORNIA This turnkey grocery store operation presents a compelling acquisition opportunity, combining an established retail business with...
Cash Flow: $550,000
Profitable Acupuncture & Functional Medicine Practice- Mill Valley, CA
Mill Valley, CA
An opportunity to acquire a long-established acupuncture, functional medicine, and integrative health practice serving Mill Valley and the greater Marin County community. East West Optimum Health has...
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Cash Flow: $160,329
Price Reduced $100k! Old Town Temecula Restaurant & Bar with Type 47
Temecula, CA
Price Just Reduced by $100k! Seller Motivated. Located in the vibrant and highly sought-after Old Town Temecula, Public House is a well established, high energy restaurant and bar offering a rare...
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Exotic & Classic Car Dealership - La Jolla, California
San Diego, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a legendary player in the global collector automotive scene: Sports Car Company, Inc. Located in the heart of La Jolla Village, this family-owned exotic and...
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The Camp Transformation Center
Franchise
Available in California
Transform lives while building a profitable fitness business with the nation’s only weight loss–focused franchise.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $464,777
Liquor & Food Store in Irvington District, Fremont, California 94538
Fremont, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to present a compelling opportunity to acquire a liquor and food store business in the burgeoning Irvington district of Fremont, California. Established in 1994, this...
$2.5m Revenue Used Copier Wholesale Distributor - For Sale in CA
Sacramento County, CA
$2.5 million used copier wholesale distributor. This distributor, primarily sells Konica-Minolta and Ricoh, is very profitable with EBIT and EBITDA returns ranging from 11% to 15% in each of last four...
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EBITDA: $375,000
Medical Practice + Real Estate
$1,025,000
Sacramento County, CA
Top Rated Turnkey Café for Sale
Sherman Oaks, CA
A great opportunity to acquire an award-winning neighborhood café located on the highly desirable Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. Recognized as a Top 3 Sherman Oaks Café Award Winner, the business...
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Established Bay Area Experiential Event Business + Iconic 1974 VW Bus
San Mateo, CA
Own one of the Bay Area's most recognizable mobile event businesses. Tap Truck SF is a turnkey experiential event company built around a beautifully restored 1974 Volkswagen Tap Truck, affectionately...
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Edward Business Broker
BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Since 2006 BusinessQuest has specialized in representing sellers of privately-held, small and medium sized businesses with annual sales ranging from $500,000 up to $20 million. BusinessQuest is a full service business appraisal and business brokerage firm. Over the years we have sold over 200 businesses and valued another 400 plus businesses in the manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, business services, personal services, retail, food service, healthcare, transportation & logistics industries and many others. We have two offices located in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire to serve all of Southern California. Our staff consist of three (3) Certified Business Brokers, two (2) other experienced business brokers, one Certified Business Appraiser and one Certified Valuation Analyst. In addition to our business brokerage and M&A advisory expertise, we specialize in preparing business valuations and certified business appraisals ranging from less costly opinion of value reports to comprehensive certified appraisals meeting the professional standards of the National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA).
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Turnkey Toastique Café in Chino Hills, $140K Below Build Cost
Chino Hills, CA
Toastique Chino Hills is a fully equipped gourmet fast-casual franchised café in the heart of Chino Hills' City Center, the civic and retail core of one of Southern California's most affluent suburban...
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Temecula's Go-To spot in a prime location with a drive through
Temecula, CA
Cali Kabob presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-owned Middle Eastern restaurant in one of Temecula’s most desirable and rapidly growing trade areas. Rooted in over a...
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Restaurant Lease Takeover Opportunity
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
After more than 7 successful years operating Creme de la crepe -Rolling Hills , I'm ready to retire and to pass this thriving business to its next owner. This charming French bistro & crêperie is...
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Cash Flow: $80,000
High producing dry cleaners for sale!
Highland, CA
High performing dry cleaners for sale in a popular shopping center with high visibility. This location averages over 230 pieces a day! Here is what is included in the sale : 2 laundry pressing...
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Cash Flow: $284,400
Turn-Key Insurance Agency in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA
Your time is now!!! Get involved with running a Farmers Insurance Agency. You can enter into an industry that is recession-proof and has unlimited financial growth with residual income. Owning a...
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
Stand Alone with 47 license-beautful build out-close to beach
San Diego, CA
Restaurant for Sale – Imperial Beach, West of I-5 Turnkey opportunity to own a fully equipped restaurant in a high-volume location with lots of room to grow. Situated in a large standalone 3,065 sq....
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47 License-Great Area-Well Designed-Good Volume-Keep Or Change Menu
San Diego, CA
Outstanding Restaurant for Sale in San Diego! Keep current name and concept or bring your own name and menu. Either way it's a Rare Opportunity in this bustling Point Loma Shopping Center Turnkey...
Beautifully Built-Out Turnkey Wellness Spa in Prime Orange County
$120,000
Orange, CA
Established Home Health Agency — 32 Active Medicare Patients
Sherman Oaks, CA
Turnkey, fully licensed home health agency in Southern California, established in 2018 and actively operating. CDPH-licensed and Medicare-certified with a clean, multi-year enrollment history. The...
Toastique Café in Affluent Downtown Danville, Beer & Wine License incl
Danville, CA
Toastique Danville is a fully equipped gourmet fast-casual franchised café occupying the entire ground floor of a standalone corner building in the heart of downtown Danville, one of the most affluent...
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Turnkey & Profitable Mobile Event Business
Fresno County, CA
2 Vintage Event Trailers – Fully operational with A/C and heat. The black trailer includes running water for coffee and bar service. Mirror Me Photo Booth – Touchscreen, props, and instant...
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Profitable Commercial Landscape & Design Platform
San Mateo County, CA
ACT Capital Advisors is pleased to present for acquisition a leading full-service landscape construction, maintenance, irrigation, and outdoor infrastructure contractor serving commercial, municipal,...
EBITDA: $1,140,000
Music education center
Millbrae, CA
Melody & Joy Music Studio At Melody & Joy Music Studio, we believe that music is a lifelong journey. We provide high-quality music education for both children and adults in a supportive, inspiring,...
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Bakersfield-Hospice Agency For Sale/ -Clean History
Bakersfield, CA
Active Medicare Provider/CDPH Lic. Active patients. Priced to Sell. Also looking for a good partner in Bakersfield Area. Majority Share Holder. Pls Email. Thank You...
Ultra Luxury Exotic Car Dealership
Los Angeles County, CA
*Business Highlights* Strong brand presence in the high-end luxury and exotic vehicle market Established reputation for excellence, discretion, and premium client service Proven, consistent...
DumpStor
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Dumpster Business | B2B + Residential, Just 1–3 Employees, No Storefront & Built to Scale
Turnkey & Profitable Burbank Dry Cleaners – Strong Net Income
Burbank, CA
Cricket West Dry Cleaners is a great opportunity to purchase a well-located, full-service dry cleaning plant in Burbank. The business faces limited direct competition in the immediate area. With...
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High-Cash-Flow Hair Transplant Medical Practice – $1.4M Revenue
Los Angeles, CA
Fully Accredited Hair Transplant & Regenerative Medical Practice 2 Locations – Los Angeles (Encino) & San Diego Asking Price: $1,950,000 2025 Gross Revenue: $1,400,000 Seller Discretionary Earnings...
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Cash Flow: $645,859
Profitable Advisory Firm Serving Development & Construction Markets
$1,290,000
Ventura County, CA
Established Water Sports Retailer with Strong Online Store
Santa Cruz, CA
Founded in 2010, this highly regarded paddleboard and foil sports retailer is one of the original stand-up paddleboards (SUP) shops in North America and has operated successfully from the same prime...
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Cash Flow: $154,500
Top Ranking Weight Loss, Body Contouring and Aesthetics Med Spa
San Jose, CA
Established Weight Loss, Body Contouring and Aesthetics Med Spa Established in 1990 and owned since 2004, this highly regarded weight loss clinic and medical spa has become a trusted destination in...
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Cash Flow: $365,000
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
Great Turnkey Trucking From Small Office In Torrance For Sale
Torrance, CA
P.A.T. Trucking Company Operation Serving 48 States, Established Relationship with Lots Of Customers Specialized Freight With Trailers, Since 1986. 1 Truck Freightliner 2015 Total Miles 425,000 1...
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Mission Foods Multi Route Distributorship For Sale | Napa, CA
Napa, CA
Mission Foods Multi Route Distributorship For Sale | Napa, CA — $300,000 About the Route Mission Foods multi route distributorship for sale - $300,000. These territories service portions of Napa CA...
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Cash Flow: $210,246
Turnkey Small-Batch Wine Brand & Mfg/Sales Platform - Absentee Owned!
California
This Small-Batch Wine Brand and Manufacturing/Sales Platform is a Northern California Limited Liability Company and has been in operation for the past 10 years under the current founding ownership....
Prime Location -Sacramento Downtown Restaurant / Retail Opportunity
Sacramento, CA
🔥 Restaurant / Retail Opportunity – Sacramento, CA 🔥 📍 Prime Location -Sacramento Downtown Excellent opportunity to own a fully built-out restaurant or retail space in a high-visibility Sacramento...
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Fitness Facility
Orange County, CA
Profitable, premier fitness facility in South Orange County designed to provide independent trainers, fitness instructors, and wellness professionals with a high-quality space to conduct their...
Cash Flow: $89,234
Gregory DiCristina
Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc
Serving Riverside County, CA
Started in 2004 and focused exclusively on business sales since 2006 Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc. has offices in two Southern California counties to best serve business owner and buyer needs from San Diego to Los Angeles and in between.
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Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity + ABC 47 License
Watsonville, CA
This well-established California cuisine in the Santa Cruz County offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or experienced restaurateur looking to acquire a large, fully equipped...
Fully Equipped Auto Biz + Property -Seamless Transition to Ownership
Orange County, CA
Established in 1985, this automotive repair shop has been a fixture in the community for over 40 years. The business has a very loyal customer base, steady repeat business, and a reputation of 4.8...
Cash Flow: $150,462
Turnkey Award-Winning Restaurant | Recently Remodeled | NearWholeFoods
$72,500
Sonoma County, CA
Established & Profitable Deli – 20+ Years of Success
Marin County, CA
Established & Profitable Deli – 20+ Years of Success | $120K Seller Earnings | Growth Potential RRC#5350 Asking Price: $249,000 Location: Marin County Annual Revenue: $575,000 Annual Cash Flow:...
Boutique Specialty Food and Gift Retailer
Riverside County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of the Coachella Valley, DRE #02120938, is proud to present this established specialty food and gift retail business located in a highly desirable desert-area shopping...
Cash Flow: $60,200
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
Newly Built Second-Gen Livermore Restaurant Space – Corner Location
Alameda County, CA
Newly Built Second-Gen Livermore Restaurant Space – Corner Location with 30-Seat Patio and Low Rent RRC#5348 Asking Price: $249,000 Location: Contra Costa County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info...
Pizzaria with ABC Type 41 License
Sacramento County, CA
ESTABLISHED PIZZA RESTAURANT WITH ABC LICENSE - SACRAMENTO COUNTY This well-established pizza restaurant represents a turnkey acquisition opportunity, featuring decades of continuous operation and a...
Cash Flow: $55,000
Well-Established (10+ years) Environmental Consulting Company
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
San Diego County, CA
RARE FIND for sale! This established environmental consulting firm represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in a rapidly expanding market sector. With over ten years of continuous operations,...
Cash Flow: $172,950
Creative & Popular Artisan Bakery with Well Established Clients
Napa County, CA
Creative & Popular Artisan Bakery with Well Established Clients and Distribution RRC#5257 Asking Price: $350,000 Location: Napa County Annual Revenue: $2,384,794 Annual Cash Flow:Contact for Info...
Established Fast Growing Medical Spa For Sale
Temecula, CA
******Please be aware that this is a medical facility and would require the new owner to hold a medical license or have a medical director on staff that must own at-least 51% of the business*****...
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EBITDA: $510,000
Salon & Beauty Supply with own brand/formula $115,000 at cost included
Fountain Valley, CA
Beautiful Salon with its own brand and formula $115,000 at cost included in price .On a very busy Ave with lots of parking . Established 40 years ago but recently totally remodeled and just added 2 AC...
Cash Flow: $132,168
Renowned Integrative Medicine Platform | CRE Available | $4M SDE
California
Renowned Integrative Medicine Platform | CRE Available | $4M SDE Real Estate Not Included in List Price. Business Price $19.3M, CRE price $18M. Total Combined $37.3M. Targeting Sale of Both. This...
Cash Flow: $4,081,760
Profitable Luxury Wrap, PPF and Tint shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Carpo Wraps is a turnkey automotive customization business in Los Angeles specializing in vinyl wraps, PPF, nano ceramic tint, and ceramic coatings. The sale includes a fully equipped facility, tools,...
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Turnkey boutique pet retail opportunity in Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
Turnkey boutique pet retail opportunity located in a highly desirable coastal Newport Beach market. This beautifully curated pet boutique offers apparel, treats, toys, collars, leashes, accessories,...
Cash Flow: $35,000
Training Mate
Franchise
Available in California
Own a celebrity loved fitness franchise combining recurring memberships, strong economics and a community people love.
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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