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...

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

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...

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

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:...
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
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...
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
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
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...
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*****...
EBITDA: $510,000
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 HVAC/Duct-Cleaning Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $1.56M average gross sales!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,561,361
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
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
$120,000
Orange, CA
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,...
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
Steve Sharp, CBB, CBI
Sharp Business Brokers
Serving San Diego County, CA
Sharp Business Brokers is a full-service business brokerage agency specializing in the sale of businesses across a wide range of industries, including Service, Retail, Restaurants, Salons, Manufacturing, Transportation, Construction, Med Spas, Distribution, E-commerce, and Franchises. With a team of experienced agents, we provide business owners with expert guidance through every stage of the selling process, ensuring a seamless transition. Founded by Steve Sharp, a Certified Business Broker, Sharp Business Brokers was built on the principles of VALUE & SERVICE from start to finish. Steve has been selling businesses professionally since 2007 and has personally owned multiple businesses, including service, retail, wholesale distribution, and an online marketing agency. His hands-on experience with cash flow management, lease negotiations, employee challenges, and business growth gives Sharp Business Brokers a unique edge in understanding and addressing the needs of business owners. Whether you're looking to sell or buy a business, our team is committed to delivering expert guidance, strategic marketing, and strong negotiation to help you achieve your goals. Let Sharp Business Brokers put our experience to work for you!
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Charleys Philly Steaks franchise opportunity featuring multiple locations across Southern California including Victorville, Hesperian, and San Bernardino. This turnkey restaurant operation...
Los Angeles, CA
Listing Details: - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Number of Units: 61 - Terminal Brand: GenMega & Hyosung - Age of Machines: 2-6 years - Established: 2019 For sale: A profitable ATM route consisting of...
Cash Flow: $200,000
Sonora, CA
A female-owned business, Kathy's Miracle Cleaners has been serving the Tuolumne Tri-County area in Northern California for over 20 years. With an lengthy book of business, reputation of quality, and...
Riverside County, CA
This desirable Postal Franchise is located in premium trade area, anchored by a national grocery chain stores on a major busy street, providing subject business with a steady volume of vehicle as well...
Cash Flow: $59,186
Santa Clara County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire two established liquor stores in prime Northern California locations. Liquor Store | Santa Clara County, CA Annual gross sales are approximately $950,000, plus...
Available in California
Looking for a business-to-business, recurring-revenue franchise with a strong brand name? MilliCare is a premium, international franchise specializing in maintaining and restoring commercial flooring and textiles. This B2B, recurring-revenue franchise is the premier, full-service commercial flooring and textile service provider with a 95% customer retention rate - proudly serving Class A commercial office buildings, retail centers, financial institutions, apartment complexes, hospitals, law offices, hotels, airports and more.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $542,762
California
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established single-attorney estate planning, trust administration, and probate law practice serving...
Cash Flow: $285,701
Sunnyvale, CA
Profitable, fully operational nail salon for sale in Sunnyvale / Bay Area, located in the heart of Silicon Valley near San Jose and Mountain View. This turnkey business has been successfully operating...
Cash Flow: $240,000
$1,290,000
Ventura County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Established multi channel ecommerce distribution business with over 15 years of operating history, diversified online marketplace presence, warehouse operations, trained staff, and proprietary branded...
Roseville, CA
jewelry & watch retail and repair store in the galleria of Roseville mall franchise location part of over 160 nationwide locations FAST FIX franchise, 16 years in business...
Escondido, CA
PROFITABLE ICE CREAM AND SMOOTHIE SHOP Prime retail location inside North County Mall in Escondido, CA, positioned strategically near the main entrance. This recently established ice cream and...
Monterey County, CA
This is a well-established, state-of-the-art, full-service small animal hospital in one of California's most desirable coastal communities — the Monterey Peninsula. In operation since 2005, the...
Riverside County, CA
Help students reach their full potential at this tutoring center. Fully functional and furnished learning center. Current owners have prospered in this territory. Clean, modern and fully turnkey! Come...
California
This outstanding acquisition opportunity is an interior design firm for office and business spaces. In addition to commercial interior design the Company also does planning and assists in construction...
Cash Flow: $375,000
San Jose, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire the only fully built, clinically validated, FDA-registered at-home vision diagnostics platform shipping at scale. A 29-patent portfolio pairs with proprietary,...
Cash Flow: $28,490
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.
El Cajon, CA
Established insurance agency in El Cajon with approximately $2.4M in premium and a strong foundation of bundled households that support strong retention and long-term client relationships. The book is...
Los Angeles County, CA
Established in 1972, this California-based licensed flooring and general contracting business specializes in public-sector, municipal, and institutional projects. The company generates approximately...
$72,500
Sonoma County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Hemp and Cannabis Equipment Manufacturer and Retailer - Well Established Brand with Low-Overhead and Global Sales This innovative cannabis equipment design and assembly business, established in 2016,...
Cash Flow: $440,000
Rancho Cordova, CA
Sactown Family Fun presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established family entertainment center in Rancho Cordova, California. Operating successfully since 2007, this profitable...
Available in California
Looking for a business with all the support of a franchise without the franchise fees or stifling corporate control? As a Benjamin Moore independent dealer, it's your business, your decisions. Benjamin Moore independent dealers get the best of both worlds.
Culver City, CA
Turnkey, fully modernized wine & spirits store with rare upside for the right owner. This is the only liquor store within a 5-block driving radius, backed by a very loyal customer base and revenue up...
Petaluma, CA
Strong brand name, great franchisor who supports every step of the business, and provides training to both employees and owners. The business is primarily manager-run. As owners, we need to support...
San Joaquin County, CA
Long term established, great paying clientele. Pools are all set up so that if you maintain the equipment, the pool maintenance is super smooth. Highly successful seller with provide a wealth of...
Cash Flow: $95,000
Escondido, CA
Established 1998, this full-service Escondido dry cleaner runs a proven plant-and-agency model with a tenured team and on-site manager. Equipment and vehicles included; leases transferable; delivered...
Cash Flow: $66,313
Los Angeles County, CA
Route is in very desirable areas that have great growth potential. Route has been established for 45 years. The accounts are all close to each other. (Very tight route.) Two weeks off paid vacation....
Cash Flow: $108,000
Erik Wiese
Wiese & Associates
Serving San Diego County, CA
Since graduating from Harvard in 1989, Wiese & Associates has been providing outstanding commercial real estate brokerage and management services. We also specialize in business sales with a current emphasis on gas stations, car washes and convenience stores.
Sacramento County, CA
Established Vein Clinic for Sale in Sacramento County This turnkey vein clinic presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established vein practice in Sacramento's under served market....
Riverside County, CA
PROFITABLE CRUMBL FRANCHISE FOR SALE – $1.5M ANNUAL REVENUE | $350K PROFIT This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly successful and fully operational Crumbl Cookies franchise generating...
EBITDA: $350,000
$100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Sacramento, CA
Established owner-operated dental laboratory for sale with a strong reputation for quality, consistency, and personalized service. This fully equipped lab features the latest digital dental...
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
ESTABLISHED JAPANESE TEPPANYAKI AND SUSHI RESTAURANT FOR SALE Kobe Japanese House presents a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving 15-year-established Japanese restaurant in prime Rancho Cucamonga....
Cash Flow: $311,754
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
Exeter, CA
CAFÉ LAFAYETTE IS NOT SIMPLY A RESTAURANT — IT IS AN EXPERIENCE Café Lafayette is an experience carefully crafted around classic French technique, refined European comfort, and timeless ambiance....
Sacramento, CA
Easy to run, profitable, located in Greenhaven great neighborhood in Sacramento. It's the second best place to Disneyland....
Cash Flow: $57,000
Sutter County, CA
Business Overview An exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-established, high-volume Indian grocery store and restaurant. This highly profitable business has served as a staple in the local...
Pomona, CA
POMONA LOUNGE CLUB FOR SALE Premises: 4300' + 500' patio - 200 capacity Rent: $7200 per mo. + $800 nets Term: Five Plus Five Parking: Exclusive Parking Lot ABC License: 4 am Liquor License + Live...
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Rare Turnkey Martial Arts & Fitness Business Opportunity in Beautiful Lake Arrowhead Village Have you ever dreamed of owning a business in a beautiful lakefront mountain community? This is a rare...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chico, CA
Imagine owning your own thriving convenience store and gas station in the heart of Chico, California. Gas & Food represents everything you've been looking for in a turnkey business opportunity. You'll...
Lake Forest, CA
2 Established machines 3 to be placed, can scale business. Are you ready to be your own boss while making a positive impact on your community? Join the movement toward healthier living with Healthier...
San Diego County, CA
Sports Bar in Encinitas with Type 47 is a well-known Chicago Style Pizza Franchise. This popular establishment enjoys a consistently loyal following and great reviews. A sports bar (with full bar)...
Cash Flow: $179,399
San Diego County, CA
Established commercial cleaning and disinfecting service company with 5 ongoing commercial contracts that generate consistent recurring revenue. The business also provides services to property...
Cash Flow: $53,892
Available in California
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving® franchise partners operate two concepts, College Hunks Hauling Junk® and College Hunks Moving®, as a single business. One territory, two ways to earn.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,554,610
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.