Los Angeles County, CA
For over 50 years, this well-established window and glass company has been a cornerstone in the North Los Angeles County construction and property improvement landscape. With a legacy built on high...
Los Angeles County, CA
For over 50 years, this well-established window and glass company has been a cornerstone in the North Los Angeles County construction and property improvement landscape. With a legacy built on high...
$435,000
Cash Flow: $49,962
Ventura County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully built-out wine bar and restaurant in Ventura County, California. This stylish, turnkey operation features health-conscious cuisine, an extensive wine list,...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $62,554
Oakland, CA
Have you ever dreamed of owning a successful pizza business in one of Oakland’s most vibrant neighborhoods? This is your chance to take the reins of a well-established and profitable pizzeria that has...
$99,900
Cash Flow: $65,000
Twentynine Palms, CA
Amazing opportunity for the VW lover or car enthusiast! Looking for a new energetic owner to take the business to new heights! Building one of the largest VW yards in the country, and possibly the...
$350,000
West Covina, CA
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to step into a fully operational and stocked outlet store in high traffic location, known as The Covina Outlet store this space is beautifully set up and ready...
$25,000
Anaheim, CA
Established in 2001 by visionary founders, this esteemed Medical Spa practice in Southern California's historic Colony District of Anaheim presents an exceptional opportunity for an established...
$2,750,000
Cash Flow: $576,603
Elk Grove, CA
Step into ownership of two well-established, reputable optometry practices with deep community roots and a consistently loyal patient base. With one location located in the bustling corridor of...
$400,000
Los Angeles, CA
Business Opportunity: Hook Kabob – Thriving Mediterranean Eatery on Bustling Balboa Blvd! Own a well-established and highly rated restaurant in a prime location! Hook Kabob is a beloved casual eatery...
$165,000
California
Better Business Bureau A+, 5-Star rating for 27 years running After signing of NDA, tax returns for the last 3 years, and other relevant documents available for potential buyer. Business has a solid...
$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
Hayward, CA
Garage Living was founded in 2005 and began franchising in 2015. There are currently 52 franchise territories in the United States, Canada and Australia. Garage Living is the premier garage...
$695,000
Available in California
Stop Building Someone Else’s Dream. Build Your Own. Follow Your Path to Wealth & Freedom with a TemperaturePro Franchise providing Heating, Air Conditioning and Indoor Air Quality Services to your market.
$97,500
See More FranchisesDana Point, CA
Opportunity to take over an established boba and beverage shop located in the Dana Point / Laguna Hills area. The shop is part of the Teaspoon brand, offering handcrafted drinks including boba teas,...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Garden Grove, CA
Pho Kuroushi presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established Vietnamese fusion restaurant specializing in premium Wagyu beef pho. Located in the heart of Little Saigon in Garden...
$210,000
$470,000
Oceanside, CA
Roseville, CA
Family-Owned Pizzeria for Sale in Growing Roseville Market Established in 2017, this well-maintained family-owned pizza restaurant presents an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator in Roseville,...
$199,999
California
This is a rare opportunity to own a highly successful and turnkey bb.q Chicken franchise, a globally recognized leader in Korean fried chicken. With over 200 locations in the United States, the brand...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $432,000
Eric Johnson
First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
As a Franchisee/Broker at First Choice Business Brokers, I help Main Street to Lower-Middle-Market businesses with proven business models and cash flow find strategic exits. I have been active in starting, scaling, and exiting businesses for over 3 decades having successfully facilitated deals across various sectors, including technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales. First Choice Business Brokers is a Nationwide organization active since 1995 in over 100 markets. We have completed over $12.5 billion in business sales and are ranked as one of the best and fastest growing companies in our segment. Our reach is unprecedented and our agents are the best trained in the business.
Port Hueneme, CA
Turnkey Sushi Restaurant in Prime Port Hueneme Location with beer and wine lic. Here's your chance to own and operate Sushi restaurant, a well-established and popular sushi restaurant located in the...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
California
Northern California Retail Antique & Home Decor Shop - SC2230 Financial Information Asking Price: $125,000 Cash Flow: On request Gross Revenue: $150,000 Down Payment: $125,000 Adjusted EBITDA: On...
$125,000
San Jose, CA
Beer & Wine License Included Accept EBT Food and EBT Cash For dine-in and take out orders Available on DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber, Slice Pizza Me is a well-established, profitable pizza restaurant...
$150,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Don't miss this rare opportunity to acquire a high-profile, well-established ramen franchise restaurant located in a bustling, high-visibility shopping center surrounded by major national retailers....
$980,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
California
Northern California Pump and Valve Representative/Distributor - Semi Absentee Run! - SC2229 Wholesale & Distributors Businesses for Sale Primary Category: Distributors & Other Wholesale Businesses for...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $102,000
Available Nationwide
Our food is addictive and our concept is fresh!
$200,000
See More FranchisesCorona, CA
• Discover Al Sham Kitchen, a family-friendly restaurant offering authentic, traditional Mediterranean dishes made with the finest ingredients. Since opening in 2021, we've proudly served the Corona...
$150,000
Shasta County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established solar company located in a high visibility area. The business has built a strong reputation in Northern California for delivering high quality...
$995,000
Cash Flow: $379,000
$400,000
Ventura, CA
Los Angeles, CA
This Iconic Venice Beach area bar and restaurant with a built-in entertainment concept is a neighborhood favorite with locals and visitors alike. The indoor and outdoor venue, which occupies an...
$375,000
San Diego County, CA
Based in Vista, California (San Diego County), this profitable, stable, and turnkey contract manufacturer and e-commerce retailer has been helping clients develop their healthcare supplement visions...
$668,000
Cash Flow: $182,616
San Marcos, CA
Established in 2008 Stud Bar Pull Up Bar has grossed over 5 million dollars in sales during that period maintains a reputation in the fitness industry as a gym quality pull up bar for your home. Stud...
$210,000
Cash Flow: $60
Orange County, CA
Are you ready to drive your entrepreneurial dreams forward? An incredible opportunity awaits to acquire two highly profitable and well-established auto repair shops in the heart of bustling Orange...
$829,000
Cash Flow: $330,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This business is a wholesale supplier of packaging materials, serving manufacturers and distributors. Its product line includes shrink film, tamper-evident bands, shrink sleeves, pallet stretch wrap,...
$1,750,000
Cash Flow: $425,000
El Dorado County, CA
Ready-to-operate home improvement business in a high-demand industry. Close to highway 50 and many restaurants and shopping plazas, it is located on a major roadway in California’s Mother Lode region....
$199,000
Ventura, CA
This established fencing business presents a compelling opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey operation in Ventura County's thriving construction market. With $1.3 million in annual revenue and...
$400,000
EBITDA: $122,506
Available Nationwide
Known as the “Paramedics of Property Damage®,” PuroClean provides water damage remediation, flood water removal, fire and smoke damage remediation, mold removal, and biohazard cleanup to commercial and residential customers.
$100,000
See More FranchisesLos Angeles, CA
This premier Glasswork Company presents a compelling acquisition opportunity with significant growth potential. With $2.5 million in ongoing projects for 2025 and 44 active projects currently...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $363,417
Stanislaus County, CA
Established in 1995, the Company has been servicing the middle of the Central Valley, CA and surrounding area for 30 years. Specializing in B2B customers, the Company provides a wide array of services...
$649,000
Cash Flow: $267,000
$180,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
*Seller Financing available for qualified buyers* Rare opportunity to acquire a profitable Kumon Math & Reading Center in the heart of Lomita. Established in 2021 by a retired engineer and educator,...
$55,000
Cash Flow: $45,000
California
A highly reputable and profitable swimming pool service and construction company catering to ultra-high-net-worth homeowners is being offered for sale in Northern California for $4,000,000. The...
$4,000,000
Cash Flow: $1,100,000
Available Nationwide
Disrupt insurance with our unique business model that leverages industry-leading technology and a client-first approach to access untapped market potential.
$25,000
See More FranchisesMonrovia, CA
Exisiting Boba Business, All FF&E included. Can take over business immediately or start a new one. 2360 sq ft with full sized kitchen, storage, all equipments, shelving, employee restroom and dedicate...
$299,000
Turlock, CA
Easy to run, profitable and clean sandwich shop with a great team and delicious food that keeps customers coming back. Located in a busy shopping center off of the freeway. Close drive to the...
$70,000
Seal Beach, CA
1). Monthly gross is $120,000 to $130,000 2). Monthly rents $ 9,300 + $ Including NNN 3). Lease Has to New 4). Size is approx. 3,000 SF. 5). Ample Parking lot 7). The restaurant has been owned 20...
$520,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Long Beach, CA
This amazing Coffee/Sandwich/Deli Shop is a great little place that’s both warm and inviting, serving some of the best brewed coffee, lattes, and specialty drinks, in and around Long Beach. Here’s...
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a newly opened, turnkey quick-service restaurant located in a high-traffic area with minimal nearby competition. The business is currently help-run and would...
$229,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Jared Olson
The Firm Advisors, LLC
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sells is an accomplished businesswoman with expertise and instinct for mergers and acquisitions. With over 150 transactions under her belt since 2010, she and her team at The Firm specialize in pairing the owners of existing businesses with qualified individuals who can continue the legacy of the business. In 2018 alone they brought 49 businesses to the closing table, which is a nationally recognized high. Sells leads a team of empowered professionals who share her passion for client services and helping buyers and sellers imagine their futures, whether that means retirement, change in industry, or simply acquiring a company to expand their personal wealth. The Firm Business Brokerage works with businesses large and small, from the Middle Market to Main Street. If you’d like to pursue an exit from an existing company or would like to become a business owner without “starting from scratch”, Sells and her team would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Prior to founding The Firm, Sells founded Agency 89, a talent agency which then became Nebraska’s first licensed talent school. She served as President until the agency’s acquisition in 2009. Among her professional affiliations are Vistage, a board member of Entrepreneur’s Organization Nebraska (EO), Rotary International and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. She served on the board of Heartland Family Services and volunteers regularly for organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she was a nominee for Woman of the Year, St. Patrick’s parish and is a mentor for the Transition Assistance Program at Offutt Air Force Base. Sells was named “Best of Omaha” Business Broker of the Year from 2012-20178 She is also the Editor of The Deal Review, a publication distributed to 21,000 business owners. Her accomplishments include cover stories in Midlands Business Journal, The Daily Record, Omaha Magazine, and features on Fox News and CBS’ Morning Blend. When away from the office, Cortney and her partner Adam enjoy active roles at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, coaching their daughter Vienna’s soccer team and boating on the lake with their son Knoxx and three dogs.
Santa Barbara, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a high-end, full-service restaurant in one of the most prestigious and high-traffic areas of Santa Barbara. This is a confidential sale of an impressive restaurant space...
$1,340,000
Palm Springs, CA
This is a well-established Vacation Rental & Property Management business located in the greater Palm Springs area, offering a selection of beautiful vacation rentals that cater to every traveler's...
$85,000
$190,000
Sunnyvale, CA
California
Master Distributor of specialty patented jars/containers. Jars are reusable, and airtight for the preservation and freshness of products. These various size jars can be used for a multitude of...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Contra Costa County, CA
This well-established Indian bistro offers an exceptional opportunity for an investor or restaurateur. Specializing in authentic Indian cuisine, the restaurant has built a strong reputation with a...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Available Nationwide
Replace your income, or earn EXTRA INCOME and keep your job. Earn money 24/7 with HEALTHY VENDING.
$30,000
See More FranchisesRiverside County, CA
Are you an animal lover looking for a rewarding and profitable business? This well-established dog daycare and boarding facility in Riverside County is a turnkey opportunity for an owner looking for...
$310,000
Cash Flow: $75,072
Chino Hills, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Chino Hills Location This established 1,475 square foot restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in one of San Bernardino County's most desirable markets....
$198,000
Alameda County, CA
Well-Established Towing Business - Prime Bay Area Location 4 flatbeds, 2 forklifts, 1 wheeler, mechanical, body/paint, tow storage This profitable towing operation represents an exceptional...
$850,000
Alameda County, CA
Well-Established Towing Business - Prime Alameda County Location This exceptional towing operation presents a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey business with over 25 years of proven...
$750,000
Orange County, CA
Price Reduced for Orange County Residential & Commercial Roofing Contractor Established for over 40 years, this well-known roofing contractor is available for acquisition. The company is on track to...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $270,893
Tustin, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a well-established Chinese restaurant in Tustin, specializing primarily in takeout and delivery. This turnkey operation has a loyal customer base and is ideal for an...
$245,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
San Diego, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale San Diego CA $99,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $102,052
Woodbridge Township, CA
Incredible Business Opportunity – JoyJumps Bounce Park Step into ownership of a thriving seasonal (or year-round) business with massive potential for growth. Whether you’re looking to run a profitable...
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established and profitable wholesale smoke shop accessories business has built a strong market presence and continues to experience consistent growth. In operation since 2007, the company...
$739,000
Cash Flow: $360,000
Available Nationwide
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$200,000
See More FranchisesCalifornia 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.