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...
Businesses For Sale in California
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50-Year Government Flooring Contractor – $1.5M Revenue | Govt Contract
Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer and Retailer
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,...
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Cash Flow: $440,000
Sactown Family Fun – Profitable Family Entertainment Business
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...
Turnkey Modern Liquor Store w/Rare Tasting & Type 21 License
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...
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Established national franchise business in a great center for a sale
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...
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Stockton Pool Service Route for Sale
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
Dry Cleaners - Agency & Plant
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
Studio City, Pool Service Route for Sale
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
No call; increased income in your Vein Clinic - Sacramento, California
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....
Profitable Crumbl Franchise for Sale – $1.5M Annual Revenue
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
First Choice Business Brokers
Franchise
Available in California
First Choice Business Brokers are a team of passionate professionals that assist buyers and sellers of small to medium-sized businesses with their buying/selling transactions. With over 25 years of industry-leading experience, new franchise owners are expertly trained in a proven business model. This unique opportunity offers multiple streams of revenue by helping business owners.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $315,395
Dental Laboratory for sale
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...
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Japanese Teppanyaki and Sushi Restaurant for Sale
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....
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Cash Flow: $311,754
Very Profitable window and blind washing business
$200,000
Antelope, CA
Classic French Dining | Timeless Ambiance | A Rare Opportunity
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....
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Baskin Robbins store for sale in Sacramento good neighborhood!
Sacramento, CA
Easy to run, profitable, located in Greenhaven great neighborhood in Sacramento. It's the second best place to Disneyland....
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Cash Flow: $57,000
Steven D Zimmerman, LCBB, M&AMI, LCBI, FIBBA
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.
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High-Volume, Profitable Indian Grocery & Restaurant – Turnkey Opportun
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 Lounge Club for Sale
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...
Turnkey Martial Arts & Fitness Studio in Prime Lake Arrowhead Village
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...
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Gas Food and More
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...
Healthy Vending with Healthy ProfitsSOLD
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...
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911 Restoration
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Water, fire, & mold damage restoration experts. We handle your leads & marketing via our 24/7 national call center. AI proof and recession proof business.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $312,316
Sports Bar in Encinitas – a Chicago Style Pizza Franchise
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
Profitable, Turnkey Commercial Cleaning & Disinfecting Business
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
Rare Opportunity: 14-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring
$350,000
Ontario, CA
Tired of corporate life—or ready for a meaningful second chapter?
Oakland, CA
Ideal for a hands-on owner-operator, this opportunity is well suited for someone passionate about wine, spirits, specialty foods, and community-focused retail. It’s a great fit for a professional...
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Cash Flow: $60,000
Profitable Pool Service & Installation Business!
Fremont, CA
Profitable Pool Service Route – Diamond Opportunity in the Bay Area! Don’t miss this rare chance to own a well-established residential pool service, installation, & repair business with outstanding...
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...
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...
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Turnkey Crumbl Cookies Franchise in Prime Palm Desert Location
Torrance, CA
Profitable Crumbl Cookies Franchise for Sale – Torrance, California Exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established Crumbl Cookies franchise in the highly desirable Torrance, California...
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High-Volume Mon-Fri Japanese Catering – Exceptional Margins & Scalable
San Mateo County, CA
Founded in 2018 by the current owner after leaving a corporate career, the business was built with a clear mission: provide high-quality, healthy meals to the workforce. Coming from a non-restaurant...
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Cash Flow: $260,000
San Francisco Downtown Dental Office
San Francisco, CA
Great location modern Dental office...
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Cash Flow: $480,000
Kid to Kid
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Step into the $43 billion resale industry with Kid to Kid, a franchise that transforms high-quality, gently used kids' items into a profitable, purpose-driven business. Backed by 30+ years of innovation, unparalleled support, and a thriving community of 120+ stores, Kid to Kid offers the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building your own success story.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,017,375
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...
Cash Flow: $180,000
Rare LA Care Contract Hospice | 17 Active LA Care Patients | No CAP
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a Los Angeles County hospice with an established LA Care contract, one of the most valuable assets in today’s California hospice market. The agency currently serves 17...
Established Full Service Spa/Salon
$199,000
Los Gatos, CA
Diagnostic Imaging, Radiology business
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Shasta County, CA
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Facility and Diagnostic mobile x-ray businesses for sale. Servicing the x-ray and ultrasound needs of Shasta County, Tehama County, and Humboldt County...
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Cash Flow: $1,831,000
Dominant San Diego Epoxy Garage Flooring Company for Sale
San Diego County, CA
This established garage flooring company has built a stellar reputation as the go-to provider for premium epoxy and polyaspartic flooring solutions in San Diego County. Known for its craftsmanship,...
Cash Flow: $185,539
Assisting Hands Home Care
Franchise
Available in California
Providing Compassionate and Dependable Home Care
Avg. Unit Revenue: $945,092
SBA Pre-qualified! Sushi Restaurant in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1034 Area: Costa Mesa Asking Price: $470,000 Including...
Cash Flow: $219,897
Established Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location, 10 Years+ Business
Arcadia, CA
This well-known Taiwanese restaurant is a rare opportunity in a high-traffic, prime location. With over a decade of strong performance, this restaurant has built a loyal customer base that appreciates...
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Salon between Supermarket & Bank
Ladera Ranch, CA
Beautiful Modern Salon between Major Supermarket and National bank and lots of other stores , Plenty of parking . Customers from Mission Viejo , Ladera Ranch , Rancho Mission Viejo , Coto de Caza and...
Seller Financing! A Rare Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity
Tehachapi, CA
Seller Financing Available! Turn-Key Mexican Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of Tehachapi! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own Luna's Mexican Grill, a well-established, income-producing...
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Free Standing Chinese Restaurant
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....
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Tricia Bernhardt
Restaurant Exchange
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Company Information: At Restaurant eXchange, we specialize in matching buyers with sellers of existing businesses within the food & beverage industry. Our services include: Assessing the value of the business for fair market pricing Confidentially marketing the business, and real estate if included Controlling the exposure of information to qualified buyers Helping buyers by matching their skills and resources to an appropriate business Negotiating the price and terms, and documenting the agreement Assisting with lease negotiations, ABC transfers, and franchise approval Sourcing the acquisition financing when possible Facilitating all actions needed to close the sale successfully The businesses we have represented for sale include: Full-Service Restaurants (from family style to fine dining) Fast Food & Quick-Service Restaurants Franchises Bars & Nightclubs Coffeehouses Bakeries Deli Cafes Ice Cream Shops Pizza Restaurants Mexican, Asian & Other Ethnic Restaurants Catering Businesses Tea Rooms Charter Party Boats
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Modern Specialty Coffee Shop in Prime Location
Glendale, CA
Located in one of the most desirable and high-traffic areas of Glendale, this modern specialty coffee shop has built a strong reputation with loyal local customers and consistent daily traffic. The...
Cash Flow: $100,000
2 Busy Liquor Stores Near California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
* Investment Opportunity in Chico, CA – Two Profitable Stores for Sale ?* We are offering a unique opportunity to acquire *two well-established and high-performing stores* located in Chico. *Prime...
EBITDA: $405,000
Temecula Old Town Front Street Boutique
$250,000
Temecula, CA
Food & Snack eCommerce Subscription Box
Contra Costa County, CA
Consumer food and snack subscription box service with $2 million annual growth opportunity. Key Business Features: • Fully relocatable business model • Home-based operations with low overhead • Remote...
Profitable Restoration Franchise
Glendale, CA
Established and highly profitable restoration and reconstruction franchise operating in the Los Angeles market, specializing in water, fire, storm damage mitigation, full reconstruction, and contents...
Cruise Planners
Franchise
Available Nationwide
For more than 20 years, Cruise Planners has been a low-cost franchise opportunity that can yield high returns!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $518,262
Bar - SF Type 48 ABC license
San Francisco County, CA
Corner bar located in San Francisco. Needs an owner operator....
Pharmacy with compounding for sale
Nipomo, CA
Neighborhood pharmacy with great compounding program covering a variety of different products and covering a large area with very limited competition well known in central coast. Huge potential for...
Tony's Barbecue & Bibingkinitan Restaurant
Anaheim, CA
Great opportunity to own a Barbecue Restaurant at a great location in Anaheim, CA (Harbor Blvd and 91 Freeway). *** with its most recent and Current Surge in Sales and Social Media Following. This...
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47-Year C-28 Licensed Locksmith — El Dorado County | $191K SDE | Turnk
El Dorado County, CA
For Sale: Established C-28 Licensed Locksmith Business — El Dorado County, CA This is the kind of business most buyers never get a chance to see. A fully operational, C-28 licensed locksmith company...
Cash Flow: $191,257
Established 30+ Year Sub Shop Near Major University | Absentee-Run
Riverside, CA
Established 30+ Year Sub Shop Near Major University | Absentee-Run | Growth Opportunity This well-established sub sandwich shop has been serving the community for over 30 years and is located in a...
Cash Flow: $54,890
PENDING | Seller Fin Packaging Machinery Mfr | $773K SDE | 50+ Yrs
San Diego County, CA
This Southern California packaging machinery manufacturer has built a 50+ year reputation as the dependable, value-engineered choice in its equipment category. The company designs and builds its...
Cash Flow: $773,000
Well-located auto body shop with ~1800 sq ft of workspace
Los Angeles, CA
Established auto body shop available for sale in a high-traffic industrial/commercial area near Sherman Way in North Hollywood. The shop offers approximately 1800 sq ft of functional workspace with...
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Upscale Salon for Sale – Great Stylist-Owner Opportunity
Mountain View, CA
Established Hair Salon - Prime Mountain View Location This well-established salon offers an exceptional opportunity for a licensed stylist-owner in Mountain View’s upscale market. In continuous...
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Pizza twist and Naan twist for sale
Sacramento, CA
PIZZA TWIST AND NAAN TWIST - DUAL CONCEPT RESTAURANT FOR SALE Established franchise operation featuring two complementary restaurant concepts under one roof: Pizza Twist specializing in unique pizza...
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Screenmobile
Franchise
Available in California
Transform your future with Screenmobile-where flexible ownership meets a booming demand for screen and shade solutions, all backed by a nationally recognized brand!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $483,885
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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