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...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Dry Cleaners - Agency & Plant
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
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
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
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...
Dryer Vent Wizard
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Dryer Vent Cleaning franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $747K multi-unit average gross sales!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $236,672
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...
Temecula Old Town Front Street Boutique
$250,000
Temecula, CA
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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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
Eric Johnson
First Choice Business Brokers SF Bay
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
As Broker/Franchisee at First Choice Business Brokers, I lead seven California offices serving clients statewide, with concentrated expertise in the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey Bay, and Los Angeles markets. We help Main Street to lower-middle-market business owners with proven, cash-flowing operations achieve strategic exits. Over three decades, I've started, scaled, and sold businesses myself — and have personally facilitated transactions across technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales. First Choice Business Brokers is a Nationwide organization active since 1994 in over 100 markets. We have completed over $15 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.
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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
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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Papa Murphy's
Franchise
Available in California
We are the largest Take 'N' Bake Pizza franchise, offering simple operations and award winning pizza!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $687,539
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
Turnkey Scratch Italian Restaurant | $92K SDE | Exceptionally Low Rent
$229,000
Merced County, CA
San Francisco Downtown Dental Office
San Francisco, CA
Great location modern Dental office...
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Cash Flow: $480,000
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...
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
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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Mint Condition Commercial Cleaning
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Mint Condition is an award-winning, best-in-class commercial cleaning franchise system designed for entrepreneurs ready to acquire and develop a scalable business asset.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,496,234
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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Experienced Firm Delivering Digital Media Support
$1,850,000
Los Angeles County, CA
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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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
ComForCare
Franchise
Available in California
ComForCare is your chance to own a senior home care franchise business that makes a real, meaningful difference in the lives of older adults in your community. Our franchise owners help families find peace of mind, knowing that their loved ones want to live their best life possible in the comfort of their own home.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,295,843
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
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...
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...
Lamar Rutherford
Excellens Solutions
Serving San Diego County, CA
There are overlooked differences between "transactional" and "consultative" business brokers — and not knowing those differences can cost you thousands of dollars. You want a proven advisor . . .? ? A Consultative Broker with a proven system to maximize the value you'll get when you sell Consultative Broker with preferred access to qualified buyers Track record of success with other businesses in your industry — and able to sell for higher than expected. (We have participated in 100+ successful sales at maximum multipliers.) Proven framework combined with one-on-one consulting on how to tell the right story Deep accounting/CPA experience Deep analysis and understanding of your needs, current market conditions and enhanced ability to help you — even if you aren't prepared or positioned to sell immediately.
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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
High Margin Dessert/Snack Franchise - Mall Food Court
$550,000
Daly City, CA
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
CEO Life Corporation
Franchise
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.
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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Kitchen 86 (Name Not Included)
Palm Desert, CA
Bring your passion for hospitality to this popular, well-established restaurant and entertainment venue in a prime location on El Paseo in Palm Desert. Kitchen 86 is a favorite destination for locals...
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Turnkey Medical Spa Opportunity – State-of-the-Art Equipment Included
Riverside County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly regarded medical spa located in the desirable Temecula Valley market. This Med Spa has built a strong reputation for delivering advanced...
Beautiful French Bistro Restaurant for sale in Rolling Hills Estates
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Located in the lovely Promenade on the Peninsula Mall that includes skating ring, bowling alley (coming soon), movie theater, private preschool and daycare, gym and sport club, retail stores to name a...
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Iconic Concord Bar for Sale - Captains Chest!
Concord, CA
Ready to own your own bar? Here’s your chance to take over Captain’s Chest, a fully operational neighborhood bar in Concord with an affordable lease and one of California’s most valuable liquor...
Own One of Topanga's Most Beloved Dining Destinations
Topanga, CA
Own One of Topanga's Most Beloved Dining Destinations This established American-French bistro represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Topanga's most cherished dining establishments. Operating...
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Cash Flow: $135,000
Established Roofing & Solar Company- 35+ years
Riverside County, CA
Established Roofing & Solar Company- Southern California. This is a rare opportunity to acquire well-established roofing and solar company that has proudly served Southern California since 1987. Built...
Next Day Access
Franchise
Available in California
Next Day Access provides an avenue to capitalize on the rapidly growing aging population and other people who have mobility related disabilities. We improve people's lives by providing mobility & accessibility solutions for their homes, vehicles and other buildings they enter.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,343,254
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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