San Diego, CA
Established Dental Office Opportunity PPO, HMO minimal, and Dentical office Making 20-30k a month operating 1.5 days a week with an associate. Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out dental...
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Turnkey San Diego Dental Practice – Low Rent
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Absentee Pelvic Health PT Practice with Excellent Cash Flow
Orange County, CA
This business is one of the most established and recognized niche physical therapy practices in the United States. Founded in 10 years ago in Southern California, the cash-based practice has generated...
Cash Flow: $473,495
Confidential Regulated Insurance Distribution Platform
Los Angeles, CA
A rare opportunity to participate in the growth of a profitable, technology-supported insurance distribution platform built for scale, compliance, and expanding policy volume. This is not a...
Cash Flow: $3,000,000
Established Turnkey Wellness Sanctuary in the Heart of Murphys
Murphys, CA
Elements Day Spa: Established Wellness Opportunity in Murphys, CA Business Overview Own a true sanctuary of wellness in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. Over the past 13+ years, Elements Day Spa has...
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes - California
Solano County, CA
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is a fast-casual burger franchise that was founded in 2007 in Plano. The brand was created with a focus on serving fresh, made-to-order food using high-quality...
Cash Flow: $83,596
Established Roseville Watch & Jewelry Repair Business For Sale Turnkey
Roseville, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well established and respected watch and jewelry repair business serving the Roseville community since 1999. Located on one of Roseville's primary commercial...
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Cash Flow: $67,007
Flower Shop Opportunity
Orange, CA
ESTABLISHED FLOWER SHOP OPPORTUNITY IN ORANGE, CA This well-established flower shop has been serving Orange County customers since 2007, building a loyal customer base and strong walk-in traffic over...
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Turnkey Jewelry Retail Business – High-Traffic OC Shopping Area
Orange County, CA
Established and profitable jewelry retail business located in a high-traffic Orange County shopping area. The business generates over $500,000 in annual revenue with $200,000+ in owner cash flow,...
Cash Flow: $125,000
Woman-Owned Auto Body & Repair Shop
Los Angeles, CA
We are a trusted, independent auto body and repair shop committed to delivering top-quality workmanship on every vehicle. We specialize in precision collision repair, paint work, and mechanical...
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Cash Flow: $130,000
“What Up Dough” – Celebrity-Connected Pizza Concept in Burbank – Turnk
Burbank, CA
What Up Dough is a fully built-out, culture-forward pizza restaurant in the heart of Burbank’s studio district, designed with a strong hip-hop theme and urban-influenced concept that sets it apart...
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The Back Nine Golf
Franchise
Available in California
Back Nine: The Ultimate Indoor Golf Experience - Play, Practice, Repeat
Avg. Unit Revenue: $237,244
RAPID GROWTH CPA - wants another CPA 25% - 49%
Cupertino, CA
PROFITABLE CPA FIRM IN SILICON VALLEY'S HEART Established in 1998 (took off a few years), this thriving accounting and tax practice operates in Cupertino, California, serving Silicon Valley's dynamic...
Cash Flow: $225,000
Security Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service
Stanislaus County, CA
Seller motivated to transition to retirement, may carry small note or consider reasonable offers. Owner is operating full steam ahead while actively selling the business. This business operates...
Cash Flow: $77,329
South Bay Diesels – Premier 5-Star Diesel Operation
$400,000
Gardena, CA
A Chef's Delight!
Placer County, CA
For over 28 years, a passionate chef's vision has flourished into one of Lake Tahoe's most prestigious catering companies, creating unforgettable culinary experiences against the backdrop of...
Cash Flow: $225,000
Established Mediterranean Restaurant
Turlock, CA
Turnkey opportunity to acquire an established and well-known Mediterranean kabob restaurant. Offering authentic cuisine, beautiful dining room big enough to host small parties, offering take out/dine...
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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!
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Luxury Korean Facial Spa | Established & Profitable | Potential EB-5
Los Angeles, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire an established luxury Korean skincare business with approximately $1.0M+ in annual revenue, an excellent online reputation, and a professionally designed turnkey...
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Cash Flow: $314,500
Priced to Move: High Cash Flow Mathnasium, CA (2522536)
Santa Clarita, CA
Priced below market value for a quick sale! The current owner is shifting focus to other professional commitments and has priced this established, cash-flowing center to move immediately. Unlock an...
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Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Farm
Clearlake, CA
A turnkey licensed commercial cannabis cultivator farm located in Lower Lake, CA. The Registered owner of the business focuses on wholesale cannabis production. The business has an Adult-Use and...
Profitable Sushi Restaurant with Loyal 20-Year Customer Base
Sacramento, CA
This is a rare chance to own a well-established Japanese sushi and teriyaki restaurant in a growing Northern California town. The business has been serving the local community for nearly 20 years and...
Cash Flow: $393,299
Nightclub, Bar & Grill
Upland, CA
Established nightclub, bar and grill operating successfully in Upland, California. This full-service entertainment venue combines dining and nightlife under one roof in a spacious 5,000 square foot...
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Hike Doggie
Franchise
Available in California
Own a premium dog hiking, adventure, and enrichment business designed to make dogs as happy as they make us.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $109,505
Home Health Agency in San Francisco Bay Area for Sale
Santa Clara, CA
California Home Health Agency License # 550007846 Willow Pathway Home Healthcare is a CA-licensed home health agency based in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing patients post-acute care and...
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LGBTQ+ Community Bar
Sacramento County, CA
New Asking Price $175k! This established cocktail bar comes with a loyal customer base, consistent revenue, and built-in entertainment programming. Owner’s health challenges have resulted in the...
San Jose Vending Route - $1.7K Monthly Cash Flow - Mixed Product Line
$44,900
San Jose, CA
Sunglasses of Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
Located in the heart of vibrant Downtown Palm Springs, this stylish sunglasses boutique is perfectly positioned in the middle of all the action. Surrounded by popular restaurants, boutique hotels,...
Cash Flow: $160,000
Cash Flowing Appliance Store in Business for 50+ Years
Hanford, CA
Exceptional Investment / Owner-User Opportunity in the Heart of Downtown Hanford! Welcome to 122 W 7th St., Hanford, CA 93230 — a highly visible, historic retail/showroom building in the vibrant core...
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Quaint, Modern, space efficient designed Hair salon/ Clothing Retails
Santa Cruz, CA
The space can be used for any type of retails or cosmetology business. Half of the salon is a clothing retails including clothing racks and inventories. Your choice to use it as one or for both...
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Liquor Store with the Real Property and A house Asking price. $700,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a liquor store together with the real property, a four-bedroom residence, and a separate studio-all at an attractive price. According to the seller, the...
Mission's Tortilla Route, Kingsburg, CA
Fresno, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Kingsburg, Parlier, California region for $110,000! Currently generating $607,947 in yearly sales and nets $80,860. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
EBITDA: $80,860
Exploding Boutique Fitness Studio 100+ locations nationally.
Corona, CA
Hello There, Welcome to The Camp Transformation Center of Corona We’d like to welcome you to The Camp Transformation Center Corona – a place where physical fitness happens through real, life-changing...
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Cash Flow: $145,000
Turnkey Auto Registration, Live Scan & Insurance Services Business
Riverside County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established vehicle registration and business services company located in a busy Riverside County shopping center with excellent freeway access and strong customer...
Sharkeys Cuts for Kids
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Keep Your Job & Own This Franchise - Laptop Operated & Fully Passive
Avg. Unit Revenue: $275,732
Women's Clothing
Palm Springs, CA
Women's Clothing Boutique for Sale – Greater Palm Springs Location! Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to own a popular women's clothing boutique in a great location. Ideally situated in one...
Cash Flow: $140,000
30+ Year Maintenance Business with Experienced Team
Sacramento County, CA
This well-established facility maintenance business has been serving its market for over 34 years, building a strong reputation for reliability, quality service, and long-term client relationships....
Cash Flow: $358,814
Restaurant Business for Sale – Davis, CA
$130,000
Davis, CA
Car Hauling Company • Cash Flow $439k • Gross $3.5m • Price 1,250,000
San Bernardino County, CA
FINANCING Full cash or equity-backed loan only. No SBA. No lending against the business. No seller financing. Full price paid at closing — the buyer's own cash, or funds the buyer has raised against...
Cash Flow: $438,670
Fox Theater / Entertainment Venue Opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Salinas, CA
Mahoney & Associates is pleased to present to the market The Fox Theatre at 241 Main St. in Salinas, California. The Fox Theatre stands as a historic gem, presenting a unique opportunity for...
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D1 Training
Franchise
Available Nationwide
A FITNESS FRANCHISE THAT PERFORMS - STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD WITH D1 TRAINING
Avg. Unit Revenue: $534,745
Emissions Monitoring Systems - Proven Business Over 30 Years!
Anaheim, CA
We have been manufacturing and servicing emissions monitoring equipment for over 30 years. We are a trusted brand with a loyal customer base, proven cash flow, and we are the only producer in the...
Cash Flow: $350,000
Profitable and Well-Established Teriyaki Restaurant
Sacramento, CA
Well-established for over 15 years; current owner has operated since 2018. Excellent following of repeat customers and first time visitors. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Approximately 1,700...
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Cash Flow: $188,541
CNC Manufacturing and Prototype Making
Santa Clara, CA
This business is in a good location, in the heart of Silicon Valley for 30 years. Serves customer needs for prototypes, special orders, and short-run production. Company has outside connections with...
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Cash Flow: $189,000
Licensed ICF/DD-N Facility – Estab Since 1999 – Real Estate Available
West Covina, CA
Established licensed Intermediate Care Facility for Developmentally Disabled – Nursing (ICF/DD-N) located in the San Gabriel Valley region of Southern California. Founded in 1999, the company provides...
Cash Flow: $295,355
TURN KEY - Rare Norcal Shop Opportunity
Chico, CA
Long Term Established in Chico California Automotive Repair and Smog Shop Are you ready for small town living? Being your own Boss? Or just an additional location to serve Butte County? Well...
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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.
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Small Pub serving Pizza, Beer, Wine, Live Music and Good Vibes!
Grass Valley, CA
Bunce's offers something that cannot be manufactured: authentic character. The combination of a historic downtown location, welcoming atmosphere, loyal customer base, and one-of-a-kind setting creates...
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Established Sandwich Franchise located in Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire an established sandwich franchise located in Orange County, California. The business location is surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods, strong daytime...
Cash Flow: $56,501
Prime Corner Gas Station – High Traffic Area
$6,499,999
Barstow, CA
Stretch Lab Franchise in the Heart of San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Established and profitable StretchLab franchise in San Diego’s desirable Hillcrest district, offering a turnkey opportunity with an established membership base, trained staff, recognizable national...
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Cash Flow: $48,401
Established 13-year Well-Known Tattoo Studio! Turnkey, Prime location!
Huntington Beach, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly regarded, fully operational tattoo studio with over 13 years of established presence in the heart of Huntington Beach. Ideally positioned on the bustling Beach...
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GarageExperts
Franchise
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.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $610,366
Sharetea Franchise | Turnkey | High Traffic | Upside Potential
Rialto, CA
Turnkey Sharetea franchise opportunity in Rialto featuring a fully built-out, modern boba tea shop with over $300,000 invested into construction, equipment, and store setup. This is a rare chance to...
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Established Vehicle Upfitting & Truck Accessories Business – Ventura
Ventura County, CA
Established Vehicle Upfitting & Truck Accessories Business – Ventura Area Well-established vehicle upfitting and truck accessories business serving retail customers, commercial and fleet operators,...
Popular Bistro/Deli for sale
Portola, CA
Successful bistro/deli style restaurant business, building and adjacent parking lot for sale. The newer, ADA-compliant building was fully updated in 2022. It is located on Highway 70, a main Plumas...
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Turn-key UV Water Purification Equipment and Mfg. Company
Los Angeles County, CA
Turn-key UV Water Purification Manufacturing and Sales Established in 2017, this Los Angeles County-based manufacturing company specializes in UV purification and sterilization systems for air, water,...
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High Rated Appliance Repair Business
Hesperia, CA
Imagine stepping into a thriving appliance repair business that's already won the hearts of customers across Hesperia. This isn't just another business opportunity – it's your chance to own a...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Turn-key Large Scale Cannabis Farm on 40Ac with Residence
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Margarita, CA
-Turn-key 125,000+ SF cultivation area with 2x active medium state and local licenses allowing for 2 Acres of canopy with expansion opportunities - County approved plans allow for future development...
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Large Turnkey Preschool For Sale w/Property in Tulare County, CA
Tulare County, CA
- License Capacity: over 130 students, ages 2 ½ - 6 years (preschool and kindergarten) - Well-run, turnkey operation - Seller has owned and operated since school’s inception 43 years ago; Seller is...
Landscape Installation and Maintenance Company
Madera County, CA
70% Maintence routes with contracts (134 accounts) which consists of 85% Commercial and 15% Residential 30% Landscape installation Longtime experienced loyal employees A+ Better Business Bureau rating...
Painting Company & General Construction - 100% Emp Run - High Net
San Bernardino County, CA
Great opportunity to own a successful, well established, five(5) days per week, general construction and painting company that has been in business for well over thirty-five(35) years under current...
Cash Flow: $426,450
Ledgers
Franchise
Available in California
Build a scalable, year-round business. We Take The Stress Out Of Running Your Business! Ledgers offers tax, payroll, compliance, and business advisory services to small businesses and individuals desiring a full-service provider through its franchised firms in various locations.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $294,192
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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