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Carson, CA
Incredible opportunity to acquire a business established for over 30 years, this well-known neighborhood convenience store offers a rare opportunity to own a profitable, easy-to-manage retail...
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Commercial Landscape Contractors
Hayward, CA
This long-standing landscape contracting company has served the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area for over 50 years. The business has built a strong reputation over decades for reliable service,...
Cash Flow: $1,366,976
Salon Property Business with Booth Rental Model – Strong Cash Flow
Placer County, CA
This business model offers numerous advantages: • Predictable recurring monthly income • No payroll obligations for stylists • Reduced management responsibilities • Lower operating complexity •...
EBITDA: $59,340
Successful Dry Cleaning & Laundry Business, Strong Customer Loyalty!
Sacramento County, CA
In 1978, the owners began their dry cleaning and laundry business in Sacramento. After numerous years of operations in the same building in which they started their business, they purchased land and...
Cash Flow: $22,171
HVAC Industrial Coating Company
Temecula, CA
HVAC Industrial Coating Company - Mostly in San Diego/Orange County This highly profitable, home-based HVAC coating business specializes in applying commercial-grade coatings to HVAC units throughout...
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Cash Flow: $140,000
Profitable Green Retail Business For Sale
Vacaville, CA
Step into a proven, high-performing business that is the undisputed leader in teen and young adult fashion and resale for both guys and girls! This profitable Plato’s Closet location is more than just...
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Established Live Music Venue & High-Volume Bar – Northern California
Placer County, CA
Established destination venue generating $1.07M in annual sales, featuring a full-service bar, live music programming, and a loyal regional following. Turnkey operation with indoor stage, large...
Hospice License For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Clean San Diego County based CDPH License. 7 County GSA. 100% CHOW available....
30-Year Janitorial Company | 90%+ Recurring Revenue | Absentee-Ready
Orange County, CA
Established 30-Year Commercial Janitorial Company - Orange County, CA This turnkey commercial janitorial operation represents a rare opportunity to acquire three decades of brand equity and...
Cash Flow: $190,000
Turnkey Chinese Restaurant in Prime Garden Grove Location
Garden Grove, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established Chinese restaurant in a high-traffic commercial corridor at 14291 Euclid St D108-109, Garden Grove, CA. Ideally situated near the vibrant Little...
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Clothes Mentor®
Franchise
Available in California
If you have been feeling the need for a professional change that offers flexibility, growth potential, and personal fulfillment, Clothes Mentor franchise ownership might be the path you have been searching for. The resale industry is booming, and franchising has real advantages, but the best part is the process is already nailed down for you.
$157K Cash Flow | Ojai Optometry | Established 25+ Years
Ojai, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, 25+ year, profitable optometry practice with only one competitor within a 15-mile radius. Two other practices in the area have had optometrists...
Cash Flow: $157,000
Established Postal Shipping Center in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
This established postal and shipping center has built a strong reputation in the Los Angeles area for reliable service, professionalism, and customer-focused support. Serving both individuals and...
Cash Flow: $167,434
Full Service Flower and Gift Shop
$197,500
Riverside County, CA
Absentee Wellness Franchise With 700 Five Star Reviews
San Bernardino County, CA
This is a franchise wellness retail store focused on hemp-based products serving everyday needs like sleep, stress support, recovery, and general wellness. The store operates under a nationally...
Cash Flow: $63,984
It’s shipping and handling bussiness near by coast Sandiego
San Diego County, CA
ESTABLISHED SHIPPING & HANDLING BUSINESS - SAN DIEGO COUNTY This well-established shipping and handling business, operating since 1985, presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity in San Diego...
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Raj Golee
Biz Depot Brokers
Serving Alameda County, CA
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Established Income with Quality Specialty Wholesale Products
California
This well-established and profitable wholesale smoke shop, gas station and liquor store accessories business has built a strong market presence. In operation since 2016, the company has earned a solid...
Cash Flow: $320,668
Profitable Boba, Donut Shop for Sale, Hillcrest, San Diego, California
San Diego, CA
Profitable Boba & Donut Shop in Prime Hillcrest, San Diego – Turnkey & Cash-Flowing An excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable, established dessert and beverage concept in the heart of...
Cash Flow: $94,709
For Sale: Established Boba Tea Shop
Garden Grove, CA
Overview Turnkey boba tea shop in a premium Little Saigon-adjacent location. This established, cash-flowing business offers immediate revenue potential, experienced staff, and flexible sale options —...
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EBITDA: $70,000
Profitable Physical Therapy & Acupuncture Clinic
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, profitable physical therapy and acupuncture clinic in the heart of the South Bay, Los Angeles. Sunshine Rehabilitation Center has been owned and...
Cash Flow: $161,190
81 Reviews, Established Territory, Clear Growth Path
San Marcos, CA
This is for someone who wants to step into a working business and grow it. The foundation is here. The effort hasn’t been. That’s the opportunity. This home-based service business covers 21 zip codes...
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Exit Factor
Franchise
Available in California
Exit Factor is a business coaching franchise that focuses on coaching small to medium sized companies on how to build a valuable and sellable business.
Top In-Home Senior Care, Appraised Price - Seller Financing
Concord, CA
HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER Senior Care business (Resale). *The seller is willing to do significant financing for a well-qualified buyer. This non-medical in-home senior care FRANCHISE (similar to franchises...
Cash Flow: $152,259
Latin Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
Imagine yourself running a beloved Latin restaurant in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District! This well-established South American cuisine restaurant has been serving the community for years,...
Profitable and Established Water and Herbs Store
$125,000
Los Angeles, CA
Egyptian Resturant
San Diego, CA
Well-established Egyptian restaurant and café situated in a high-traffic corridor near a major college campus, benefiting from constant student and neighborhood foot traffic. The business offers...
Cash Flow: $91,200
Cafe with Beer and Wine
Ventura, CA
In the heart of Ventura County, California, a family's vision transformed a simple café concept into an award-winning community cornerstone that has been serving beloved breakfast and lunch favorites...
Cash Flow: $205,348
Restaurant Mission/Noe Valley area
San Francisco, CA
Established restaurant opportunity located in the desirable Mission/Noe Valley corridor of San Francisco. This 1,000 square foot dining establishment operates within a prime neighborhood setting,...
20-Car Turo Fleet in Super-Hot Fremont Market
Fremont, CA
Business price: $249K Plus Fleet value: ~$450K Total deal: ~$700K Turo Car Rental Business for Sale – Established, Profitable, Turn-Key This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational Turo...
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Cash Flow: $80,000
Profitable Water Store for Sale – Turnkey Business
Riverside County, CA
Well-established and profitable water store offering premium purified and alkaline water using industry-leading Brio Water Technology, featuring a reverse osmosis system and Alkaline drinking water....
Cash Flow: $40,000
Turn-Key Auto Repair Business for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Specializing in Luxury & European Brands: Mercedes Benz, Sprinter, BMW, Volvo, and other makes/models...
Cash Flow: $117,509
Pepperidge Farm Snack Route, Danville, CA
Danville, CA
Pepperidge Farm Snack route for sale in the Danville, California area for $779,000. Financing available with an estimated $226,000 down! Currently grossing $762,996 in sales and nets $136,523....
Cash Flow: $136,523
HealthSource Chiropractic
Franchise
Available in California
HealthSource Chiropractic: $363K Avg Gross Profit with Unmatched Care Nationwide!
Northern California Charter School Membership Business
California
This Northern California business represents a membership-based business focused on supporting and advocating for flex-based personalized learning charter schools. The business serves over 100 member...
Cash Flow: $427,380
Profitable Vitamin Nutrition store
Temecula, CA
Own an established vitamin and nutrition stores strategically positioned in Temecula within Riverside County, delivering immediate cash flow and an established customer base built over years of...
Cash Flow: $78,500
Rare Turnkey Premium Café – Fresh Monkee Healthy Protein Shakes
$175,000
Carlsbad, CA
Established smoke shop open for 18 years
North Hollywood, CA
Well-established for 18 years, this business is located in a busy shopping center with consistent foot traffic and a supportive landlord. It presents an excellent opportunity for a new owner to step...
Cash Flow: $90,000
Consulting Business Services, Start-ups, Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
Established Healthcare Consulting Business - Prime Los Angeles Opportunity This thriving healthcare consulting firm, established in 2017, specializes in business startups and compliance services for...
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Cash Flow: $450,000
i9 Sports
Franchise
Available in California
i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise opportunity, designed to be as fulfilling as it is impactful. We put fun, inclusion, and safety at the heart of everything we do - creating a model that truly resonates with today’s families and gives kids what they need most from sports.
Established Premier Costa Mesa Salon
Costa Mesa, CA
Business Overview Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, multi-station salon in a premier Costa Mesa location along high-traffic 17th Street, offering excellent parking, visibility, and...
Burger Restaurant or Conversion Opportunity
Placer County, CA
New Asking Price $395k! Here is a fantastic opportunity for an EXPERIENCED OPERATOR to acquire an exceptional burger or conversion restaurant in the heart of Rocklin, California. This established...
Established Medicare-Certified Home Health Agency – Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Established Medicare-Certified Home Health Agency – Los Angeles This Medicare-certified home health agency presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational healthcare business in the...
Maintenance Company ready for expansion in Southern California
Solana Beach, CA
A strong cash generating business that has minimal requirements. We became the go to provider in less than two years and generated upwards of 250,000 per year with great margins. this is a great...
Restaurant Opportunity in San Juan Bautista
San Benito County, CA
RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY IN HISTORIC SAN JUAN BAUTISTA Prime restaurant opportunity located on the main street of historic San Juan Bautista, situated among specialty shops, antique stores, and other...
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Jim Pate
Santa Rosa Business & Commercial
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Santa Rosa Business and Commercial has agents and brokers that have leased and sold businesses and commercial property in the North Bay for over 30 years. There is no other firm in the North Bay that has the equivalent depth of experience and local knowledge of the surrounding business community
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Fully operational Metal Finishing Business
Santa Clara, CA
Fully operational metal plating business with over two decades in business, has built a reputation for excellence, offering a range of services and capabilities that meet the diverse needs of it's...
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Luxury Nail Spa | Strong Revenue | Priced for Quick Sale
Santa Ana, CA
This established luxury nail spa in Santa Ana, Orange County presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for investors seeking immediate cash flow and proven profitability. Operating continuously...
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Cash Flow: $52,000
Premier Steak & Seafood Restaurant-Prime Monterey Peninsula Location
$1,495,000
Monterey, CA
Top-Grossing Texas BBQ Franchise | Proven #1 Unit | EASTVALE, CA
Eastvale, CA
Here's what you need to know upfront: we'll need you to sign an NDA before sharing the detailed financials and exact location. You'll also need proof of funds ready, and the franchisor will want to...
Established, Profitable Pet Waste Removal Business
Sonoma, CA
Established (20+ years) pet waste removal company with loyal, recurring customers, low overhead and strong growth potential. Perfect owner-operator business. Tidy Turf has proven to be recession proof...
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Chatime
Franchise
Available in California
Own a global bubble tea franchise with a compact footprint, streamlined operations, and strong repeat customer demand.
Step into Ownership: Established Pediatric Therapy Clinic
Orange County, CA
Established Pediatric Therapy Clinic - Prime Orange County Location This thriving pediatric therapy clinic represents an exceptional opportunity for healthcare professionals seeking ownership of a...
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BB.Q Chicken -Korean Fried Chicken Franchise
Loma Linda, CA
Highly profitable and easy-to-run business! This is a turnkey opportunity that can be operated absentee or semi-absentee, with the current owner only spending about 5% of their time overseeing...
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Turn Key Pet Grooming Business for Sale
Vista, CA
Turnkey Pet Grooming Business for Sale - Vista, CA Established in 2018, this profitable pet grooming salon presents an exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator or experienced groomer seeking...
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Remodeled Fully equipped Gas Station/Liquor Store by border
Calexico, CA
Gas station very close to border in Calexico, California. This station has many regular customers and new ones as well with a huge variety of products and a nice big plaza parking lot. All of the...
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MainPlace Mall Turnkey Jewelry & Watch Service Business
Santa Ana, CA
Turnkey Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs location in Santa Ana’s MainPlace Mall with a long operating history, strong customer base, and excellent reputation in a high-traffic regional shopping...
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Cash Flow: $90,000
26 year established Car Audio/Stereo shop with great reputation
Roseville, CA
Car Audio/Stereo shop, established since June 2000 with sales and installation of car stereo upgrades and repairs. Online webstore specializing in Porsche automobile upgrades is included. Both can be...
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Cash Flow: $100,000
High-Volume Gaslamp Bar | $552K EBITA | Rare 2AM License
San Diego County, CA
High-Volume Gaslamp Bar | $552K EBITA | Rare 2AM License Confidential opportunity to acquire an established, independently owned themed bar and entertainment venue located in a core Downtown San Diego...
EBITDA: $552,093
Lucrative plumbing business for sale
Los Angeles, CA
Licensed since 2016 we provide plumbing and drain cleaning services for residential and commercial customers based in greater los Angeles. We have plumbers living in different areas so that we can...
Cash Flow: $265,000
San Diego Legacy Restaurant & Event Venue
San Diego County, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a beloved, community-rooted restaurant with over two decades of operational history in East County San Diego. This listing includes a well-established dine-in restaurant,...
Cash Flow: $106,887
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.
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.
