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...

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...
Cash Flow: $145,000

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...

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

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
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
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...
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
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...
Cash Flow: $188,541
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...
Cash Flow: $189,000
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
Available in California
Power is powerful! Invest in a top-tier, recession-resistant electrical services franchise backed by the Mister Sparky brand!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,227,530
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...
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...
$550,000
Daly City, 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
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...
Cash Flow: $48,401
John Hawke
SpringBoard Pool Route Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Pool Service Industry Experts Specializing in Pool Route Sales. Buy through SpringBoard PRB We specialize in selling pool service accounts and we are excellent at what we do. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker firm and are more than qualified to answer any questions and assist you with the purchase of a pool service route. We offer unlimited consulting support after the sale. We give you the Pool Business in a Box – FREE. Sell Through SpringBoard PRB We help you evaluate the accounts you are selling to get you what they are worth. Our proven internet and print media marketing campaign will give you a fast and easy sale of your pool route accounts. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker and have held a C61 Pool & Spa Contractors license. We are more than qualified to answer any questions you have about the sale of your route. We pre-qualify all potential buyers. We contact and qualify every potential buyer. We verify that the buyer has the funds and the desire to purchase. We only work with Cash Buyers. We never ask you for any upfront fees. We earn our commission by only getting paid after your pool route sale closes. We handle the escrow process to ensure a smooth transaction. We provide the appropriate paperwork to complete the sales transaction. Confidentiality is our priority. Your name and contact information are not known until you disclose it to the qualified buyer. We are a neutral third party that will help with any disputes between the buyer and seller.
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
Available in California
We're building something legendary - Hammer & Nails: The Original All-in-one Men's Grooming membership. Men used to have two options: a rushed haircut at a strip-mall chain, or nothing at all. Hammer & Nails changed that in 2016, and we're still the only complete men's grooming franchise built around recurring memberships instead of one-off visits. It's dependable, recurring revenue from members who come back every month. Not a fluke of foot traffic and it's in a category that's only continuing to grow fast.
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
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...
$1,025,000
Sacramento 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...
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...
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
California
Highly established and well-respected California staffing and recruiting firm with decades of successful operating history and a longstanding reputation for professionalism, responsiveness, and...
Cash Flow: $612,337
Los Angeles County, CA
Incredible opportunity for a first-time buyer to acquire an established Subway® restaurant in a growing and developing market. Positioned to benefit from ongoing area growth and increasing consumer...
Cash Flow: $89,506
Sacramento County, CA
What Makes This Indian Restaurant Special? This established Indian restaurant has built a strong reputation by combining authentic Indian flavors with a modern, health-conscious approach to dining. ?...
Cash Flow: $250,000
Los Angeles, CA
Tow company for sale which includes one flatbed truck and one wrecker....
Available Nationwide
If you’ve considered investing in a food franchise, our grazing board business could be right for you. Charcuterie boards have proven to be a food trend with staying power.
Imperial County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a newer Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen location in California. The restaurant features modern buildout and equipment, with the equipment package alone valued at...
Cash Flow: $70,259
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Established Mobile Auto Interior Repair Business - Central Coast California This profitable mobile auto interior repair business has been serving the area since 2016, specializing in leather, vinyl,...
Cash Flow: $40,000
$120,000
Orange, CA
Los Angeles, CA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Sniff 'n Snack is an established e-commerce enterprise specializing in premium pet treats and subscription-based delivery services within the pet products industry. The company...
Stanislaus County, CA
This established owner-operated pack-and-ship franchise offers a proven business model supported by a nationally recognized brand and diversified service offerings. The center benefits from multiple...
Cash Flow: $150,000
Available in California
Merry Maids is a recognized and industry-leading house cleaning franchise in the U.S. Merry Maids has more than 7,000 home cleaning professionals who service homes on four continents, including more than 200,000 homes in North America every month. Merry Maids is proud to be part of Atlanta-based ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SERV), a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services for over 75 years.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $738,593
Los Angeles, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, AI-driven guest-engagement and VIP-parking marketplace purpose-built for luxury destination resorts, ski resorts, casinos, and exclusive venues. The...
Cash Flow: $1,407
Los Angeles County, CA
A long-established, profitable specialty retailer and service provider of fireplaces, fireplace inserts, and chimney systems serving homeowners across Pasadena, the San Gabriel Valley, and the broader...
Cash Flow: $65,800
Oakland, CA
INNOVATIVE GROUP STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING STUDIO - OAKLAND, CA Premium franchise fitness studio specializing in true progressive resistance/strength training and conditioning with proven track record...
Cash Flow: $180,000
Los Angeles, CA
The store is a turn key with employee knowing what to do and got trained well for rush hours. It's near high school, and the area is very busy with high foot, car, and bus traffic. I don't have time...
California
SBA Approved Semi-Absentee Embroidery & Screen-Printing Business- SC2281 This customer embroidery and screen printing business is a Northern California Sub Chapter S Corporation and has been in...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Greg Offsay
illi Commercial Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
illi Commercial is a full service commercial real estate firm located in Southern California, specializing in landlord and tenant representation, investment sales, property management, and consulting services. We’re a different kind of real estate company – serving clients and communities through collaboration, experience, and innovation. In 2007 we set out to build a different kind of real estate company. We fostered a culture of collaboration amongst ourselves and the people that we serve. We are focusing on attracting and unleashing the most talented professionals in the industry. We have developed a fun and fulfilling team environment that embodies collaboration and provides a positive impact within the lives of our associates and within the communities that we serve. The dedication of our team and our culture is unmatched in the industry and allows us to deliver the utmost value and benefits to our clients. No matter what your requirements, be it expanding your current space, moving to a new building, investment strategy, relocating your corporate headquarters or growing into new markets, illi Commercial can help you make decisions in your company’s best interest – saving you time, minimizing costs and maximizing value. Our team will ensure that your properties receive maximum exposure through aggressive marketing techniques, results-oriented philosophy, and a commitment to providing each listing with the tools required to fill vacant space or sell a building.
Los Angeles County, CA
The owner is offering a portfolio of five established tattoo and body piercing studios as a single package. The locations operate across major California markets and collectively provide a buyer with...
Cash Flow: $720,000
San Diego, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly systemized, absentee-run luxury event and proposal planning company serving Southern California. This business has built a dominant reputation in a fast-growing...
Cash Flow: $126,082
$1,290,000
Ventura County, CA
Santa Cruz County, CA
Unusual opportunity to acquire a top tier pool route in a fantastic location. This is a perfect starter route, a great add-on for an existing operator, or an excellent option for a buyer who wants a...
Fairfield, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, highly profitable Adult Residential Facility (ARF Level 7) with real estate included. This established Regional Center-funded program has operated...
Available in California
Home Matters is a leader in the senior care industry offering an innovative nurse-guided care model with advanced care technology for superior care.
Los Angeles County, CA
Established South Bay / Manhattan Beach outpatient mental-health practice. Six contract clinicians serve clients across eight specialties: perinatal, children & teens, family, couples, men's-focused,...
Cash Flow: $57,009
Pacific Grove, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire an established men’s retail boutique on the Monterey Peninsula — one of California’s most desirable coastal markets. This is an asset sale for a business in an active...
Los Angeles County, CA
After the business has undergone several leasehold improvements with the past few years, it is ready for someone to come in and focus on growing the business. It is a fully equipped Ayurvedic and...
Cash Flow: $64,522
Santa Rosa, CA
Sonoma County Roofing Contractor (Santa Rosa Area) — Established 1989. A rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing C-39 roofing contractor serving Sonoma County / Santa Rosa & nearby areas....
Cash Flow: $433,254
Riverside County, CA
Established in 2003, this profitable promotional products and marketing services business presents an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a turnkey operation with proven success....
Cash Flow: $60,000
Orange County, CA
A long-established Orange County business specializing in the sale and installation support of residential and commercial windows and doors. Operating for approximately 35 years, the company serves a...
Cash Flow: $695,000
Yucaipa, CA
Great opportunity to acquire an attractive, upscale, short hours, Market generally located in desirable Redlands area, County of San Bernardino. This short hours business establishment has three(3)...
Cash Flow: $90,401
Berkeley, CA
Established Gelato and Italian Ice Cream Shop for Sale in Prime UC Berkeley Downtown Location This well-established gelato and Italian ice cream shop offers an excellent opportunity in Berkeley's...
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, semi-absentee premium dessert shop situated in one of Southern California's most exclusive and affluent communities. The business has built a loyal...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Available Nationwide
$900K+ AUV* With multiple revenue streams, 700+ locations, and 30+ years of success, you can compete/grow in a fast-changing market with no ceiling on your earning potential!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $954,716
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:
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.