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...
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
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,...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
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
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...
$280,000
EBITDA: $89,711
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
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
West Covina, CA
Fully remodeled along with updated equipment Subway Sandwich Shop with great location. Surrounded by many businesses, schools & residentials. Many other small businesses which help in High Foot...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $105,000
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
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
Available in California
Own a Frenchies Modern Nail Care: Clean, Non-Toxic, Tech-Driven Nail Franchise in the Thriving $29B Beauty Industry!
$150,000
See More FranchisesSan 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
$8,500,000
Ontario, CA
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
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
Tim Whipple
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving San Diego County, CA
Looking to Buy or Sell a Business? Sunbelt is the world’s largest business brokerage firm with over 200 licensed Sunbelt offices worldwide. Sunbelt Business Brokers has an extensive network that will enable you to find your dream business. Based on your industry and location, Sunbelt professionals will search thousands of business-for-sale listings to find the business for you. Once an acquisition target is determined, our Sunbelt professionals will walk you through the negotiation and acquisition process. If you own an established business and are ready to sell, Sunbelt Business Brokers is here to help and ensure you receive fair value for the hard work you’ve poured into your business. Whether you are interested in buying a business or selling a business, we invite you to contact us for a confidential, no obligation conversation. If you own an established business and are ready to sell, Sunbelt Business Brokers is here to help and ensure you receive fair value for the hard work you’ve poured into your business. Contact us today at (480)809-3199 or https://www.sunbeltnetwork.com.
Anaheim, CA
An opportunity to own a well-established medical and beauty aesthetics spa with a solid existing client base. The beauty and wellness industry is one of the fastest growing and most desirable business...
$175,000
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
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
Riverside County, CA
Turnkey Vending Massage Chair Route – Passive Income Opportunity 30 Locations | Southern California | Minimal Maintenance | $226,037 Business Overview This established vending massage chair route...
$265,900
Barstow, CA
Chinese Restaurant with huge parking lot. Located next to Motel 6. Has a lot of potential. Full Liquor License Sold Separate for $80K....
$210,000
Available Nationwide
GarageExperts® is the dominant leader in the garage renovation and commercial epoxy and polyaspartic flooring industry which is part of the $538 billion home improvement market. For over 15 years, we have been helping residential, commercial, and industrial customers transform their spaces with epoxy and polyaspartic floor coatings, custom-built cabinets, and slatwall organizational systems. The home improvement and commercial market is expected to be a $620 billion industry by the year 2025, leading to endless possibilities for our garage organization and two-component commercial floor coating company. Learn more about becoming a garage floor franchise today.
$65,000
See More FranchisesSan 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 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
$30,000
Santa Clara, CA
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
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
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
Available Nationwide
Generate $5.6 million in annual revenue* with America’s most-awarded staffing franchise. Ranked #63 overall on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and a Franchise Business review Top Franchise. Grow your income empowered by our vibrant, supportive corporate team and franchise community.
$350,000
See More FranchisesLos 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
$30,000
Long Beach, CA
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...
$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
Available Nationwide
With over 40 years of experience we have worked to perfect our business model! We now have some of the most robust numbers in the hair care industry!
$100,000
See More FranchisesSeal 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
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
Gary Sahakian
City Center Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
At City Center Realty Group, we specialize in connecting buyers and sellers in real estate and business sales across California. With a deep understanding of market trends, valuations, and negotiations, we ensure smooth transactions whether you’re selling a business, or purchasing properties. Our expertise spans commercial and residential real estate, and business acquisitions.
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
$30,000
Los Angeles, CA
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, 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
Available in California
The Tox offers lymphatic and digestive body sculpting, revolutionizing wellness by replacing the typical feel-good massage.
$200,000
See More FranchisesAlameda 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
Huntington Beach, CA
A premium cookie franchise specializing in freshly baked, gourmet cookies delivered warm to customers. The brand is built on a passion for creating delicious, high-quality cookies using the finest...
$229,000
Cash Flow: $91,585
San Mateo County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: This highly desirable business fabricates and installs all kinds of stones (including natural stone, quartz, porcelain and dekton) for...
$1,398,000
Cash Flow: $487,924
Available in California
Looking for a franchise opportunity that’s built on passion, tradition, and real Philly grit? Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks is giving entrepreneurs the chance to own a piece of the most authentic Philly cheesesteak shop on the West Coast.
$250,000
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.