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...
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
50+ Yrs. Window & Glass Installation w/ Contracts
$435,000
Cash Flow: $49,962
Upscale Restaurant with Large Patio & ABC License
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
Well-Established Pizza Parlor with Proven Profits-Uptown Gem
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
Classic Vintage VW Business for Sale - VW Enthusiast Wanted
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...
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$350,000
Covina Outlet Store
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...
6
$25,000
Orange County Medical Spa For Sale
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
Established Optometry Practices in Elk Grove, CA
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...
6
$400,000
Thriving Mediterranean Eatery on Bustling Balboa Blvd!
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...
6
$165,000
Internet Based Hearing Aid Business, Retail
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
Leading Garage Transformation Franchise For Sale
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...
3
$695,000
FranchiseOnce Upon A Child
Available Nationwide
Once Upon A Child buys and sells gently used and new children’s clothing, toys, equipment and more! With over 415 stores open in North America we are the nations largest chain of children’s resale stores.
$90,000
See More FranchisesWater Filtration Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
I am selling a whole house water filtration and softener system business in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas due to retirement. I have been selling and installing reverse osmosis systems and...
$100,000
Established Boba & Tea Shop – Dana Point / Laguna Niguel
Dana 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,...
6
$180,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!
$1,500,000
San Diego, CA
5 Star Automotive Wheel Repair Company Established in 2002
Riverside County, CA
Located in Southwest Riverside County offering an exceptional opportunity and value to to own a business that's locked in and has an outstanding reputation in the community. Established in 2002, we’ve...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Established Juice it up! Franchise
Colton, CA
Juice it up! Franchise for sale in Colton, CA. Store is just over 2 years old which includes the new and improved store design. This franchise has simple operations and a strong business model, making...
6
$280,000
EBITDA: $89,711
R. Everett Roff
California Business Exchange
Serving San Diego County, CA
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Pho Kuroushi
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...
6
$210,000
Family own Pizzeria for Sale
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,...
6
$199,999
Profitable bb.q Chicken Franchise in Southern CA
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
Turnkey Sushi Restaurant in Prime Port Hueneme Location w Beer and Lic
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...
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$150,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Northern California Retail Antique & Home Decor Shop - SC2230
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
FranchiseGrowth Coach
Available in California
Business coaching is a $7.5 billion industry in the United States. Turn your passion for business success into a successful Growth Coach franchise.
$50,000
See More FranchisesNewly Renovated Pizza Restaurants in San Jose
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...
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$150,000
Franchise Japanese Ramen Restaurant
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
Easy-Run Coin & Collectibles Store, Fully Remote
$172,300
Orange County, CA
Pump and Valve Representative/Distributor - Semi Absentee Run! SC2229
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
Mediterranean Restaurant
Corona, 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
Solar Energy Company in Prime Location
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
Iconic Venice Area Bar w/Built-in Entertainment– Neighborhood Favorite
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
Established FDA - cGMP Supplement Contract Manufacturer
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
40yo, Profitable & Turnkey Screen Printing & Embroidery Business
San Diego, CA
Since 1984, this local screen printing and embroidery business has been a go-to destination for individuals and businesses seeking high quality screening, embroidery, signs and decals (including...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $55,220
Highest Rated Pull Up Bar on Amazon
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...
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$210,000
Cash Flow: $60
FranchiseCode Ninjas, LLC.
Available in California
We are the largest and fastest growing kids coding and stem concept in the world! With low start-up costs, a proven business model, best-in-class support across operations, technology, curriculum, and marketing, plus proprietary curriculum and products, Code Ninjas is the premier option in the youth enrichment business.
$75,000
See More FranchisesPrime OC Opportunity! Two Established Auto Repair Shops for Sale!
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
Packaging Supplies & Equipment Sales
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
Profitable Print, Promotional & Marketing Business for Sale
$140,000
San Diego County, CA
Turnkey Flooring & Cabinet Showroom
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
Established Fencing Business - $1.3M / Year in Revenue last year
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
FranchiseD1 Training
Available Nationwide
A FITNESS FRANCHISE THAT PERFORMS - STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD WITH D1 TRAINING
$250,000
See More FranchisesProfitable Premier Custom Glasswork Company For Sale
Los 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
Highly Profitable Sign & Graphics Franchise in Stanislaus County
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
Kumon Learning Center - Profitable, Branded and Turnkey
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
Profitable Swimming Pool Construction and Service/Maintenance
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...
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$4,000,000
Cash Flow: $1,100,000
Downtown Monrovia Boba Shop for sale fully furnished flexible lease
Monrovia, 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...
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$299,000
Tommy Taylor
Executive Realty Group
Serving Riverside County, CA
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Turnkey Franchise Sandwich Shop - Busy Location
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...
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$70,000
Good Place closed to Beach Sushi Restaurant with #41
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
Electric Bike Touring Luxury E BIKES Rentals at Hotels & Resorts
$25,000
Newport Beach, CA
Coffee and Sandwich Shop For Sale
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...
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$350,000
CHICKEN FRANCHISE, HELP RUN, NEWLY BUILT, FULL KIT
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
FranchiseSylvan Learning
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.
$75,000
See More FranchisesPrime Location Restaurant / Bar – Santa Barbara, 47 license
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...
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$1,340,000
Vacation Rentals / Property Management
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
Distributor of Specialty Jars 100% Online Sales
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
Well-established Indian bistro for sale in Contra Costa County
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
Profitable Dog Daycare & Boarding Business in Riverside County
Riverside 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 1475sf Restaurant | Super busy Ramen For Sale
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....
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$198,000
Well-Established Towing Business
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...
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$850,000
Well-Established Towing Business
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...
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$750,000
Orange County Roofing Contractor, $1.6M sales Price Reduced
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
FranchiseBig Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Available in California
Tired of the corporate grind? Consider becoming part of a booming custom t-shirt and apparel industry that’s expected to more than double by 2030, with Big Frog Franchise. Own a lucrative, fulfilling, and FUN retail business with multiple revenue streams, minimal staffing needs, a 62.5% average gross profit margin, and low investment and inventory costs.
$250,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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.
