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,...
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Sunglasses of Palm Springs
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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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...
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
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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Mister Sparky Electric
Franchise
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
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
Turnkey Scratch Italian Restaurant | $92K SDE | Exceptionally Low Rent
$229,000
Merced County, CA
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
Vasilis Georgiou, CM&AA, M&AMI, CBI, CBB, MBA
CrossRoads Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
CrossRoads is a full service mergers and acquisitions firm that focuses on providing exceptional service to Buyers and Sellers of small to medium-sized businesses in a variety of industries. Our services are delivered with the maximum in confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity. CrossRoads is extremely effective and results oriented, leveraging a database of qualified Financial and Strategic Buyers and a confidential national collaborative network of Business Intermediaries. We serve the needs of potential Buyers and Sellers discretely and professionally with one mission in mind: To add exceptional value to a seamless process of business transfer. We differentiate ourselves by taking an advisory approach to the needs of Sellers and Buyers. We have the experience and expertise to value and present your business in the best manner possible, or assist you in identifying a business that fits your criteria and personal preferences. Sellers benefit from our professional approach in packaging, presenting, and promoting their business, and from a vast database of registered qualified Buyers including entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and corporations. Buyers benefit from our guidance through the, sometimes uncertain, road to business ownership, and from all the resources we bring to bear that they can leverage to make that transition smoother. Professional Affiliations M & A Source – Organization supporting mid-market Mergers and Acquisitions Intermediaries International Business Brokers Association – Education and professional standards California Association of Business Brokers – Education and professional standards Alliance of M&A Advisors Ellermeyer Connect – Executive Career Transition Networking Resources HCBizMarketplace BizBuySell Bizquest Mergerplace International Business Brokers Association California Association of Business Brokers M & A Source Bizben – California Businesses for Sale Sellerworks Businessesforsale BusinessBroker Globalbx
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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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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
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...
5
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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GYMGUYZ
Franchise
Available in California
Own the #1 in-home and on-site personal training brand bringing fitness, accountability, and convenience directly to clients.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $142,273
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,...
Experienced Firm Delivering Digital Media Support
$1,850,000
Los Angeles County, CA
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
Paul Davis Restoration
Franchise
Available in California
Paul Davis has over a 97% success rate for franchises because success is part of our business model!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $4,837,325
California Staffing & Recruiting Firm | Semi-Absentee Opportunity
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
Growing Market, Established Brand, First-Time Buyer Opportunity
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
High Margin Dessert/Snack Franchise - Mall Food Court
$550,000
Daly City, CA
Profitable Indian Restaurant Opportunity | Turnkey Operation | Growth
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
Tow Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Tow company for sale which includes one flatbed truck and one wrecker....
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Central Bark
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Central Bark Holistic Dog Care Center – Daycare, Boarding, Grooming, Training, and Retail Supplies – all under one roof and one trusted brand.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $902,805
Popeye's CA - Newer Location w/ Territory Rights
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
Own your own business- Central Coast California
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,...
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Cash Flow: $40,000
Sniff ‘n Snack – Online Pet Treat & Subscription Brand
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...
Turnkey, Well-Established Pack & Ship Franchise | Consistent Cash Flow
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
AI Luxury-Resort Concierge & Parking Platform
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
Kathleen Jones
Business Team
Serving Orange County, CA
BTI Group - Business Team helps people buy and sell businesses. Since 1981, we have successfully closed over 7000 business sales and acquisitions. BTI is the largest business brokerage in the western United States. With close to 100 agents, all offices and agents work together to market and sell our clients' businesses. This gives your business the widest possible exposure. We bring a wealth of experience and expertise for locating qualified buyers and solving any problems that arise during a transaction, not to mention our network of trusted resources to help close transactions. Services Offered WE GUIDE SELLERS: - Prepare businesses for sale - Create a detailed Information Memorandum for the business - Discretely and Confidentially market your business - Actively solicit to our pool of Buyers, High Net Worth Individuals & Private Equity Groups - Manage process through sale closing including providing all necessary agreements
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Established Specialty Fireplace & Chimney Services Business
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
Innovative, Fun Group Strength and Conditioning studio & community
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...
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Cash Flow: $180,000
Medical Practice + Real Estate
$1,025,000
Sacramento County, CA
High Traffic Coffee Shop for Sales
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...
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SBA Approved Semi-Absentee Embroidery & Screen-Printing Business
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...
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Cash Flow: $100,000
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.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $514,066
Multi-Location Tattoo and Piercing Studios-Annual Sale-$6.5M
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
Turnkey Event Planning Business – Strong SEO & Cash Flow
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
Outstanding pool route in Santa Cruz
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...
Exceptional Turnkey ARF Level 7 Business & Real Estate Opportunity
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...
Boutique Manhattan Beach Therapy Practice · 91% Client Retention
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
Men's Curated Retail Boutique - Monterey Peninsula
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...
100% Absentee Wellness Spa for Sale
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
Profitable Roofing Contractor for Sale, Sonoma County , Santa Rosa, CA
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
Profitable Promotional Products Business
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....
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Cash Flow: $60,000
Heaven's Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
Franchise
Available in California
The Heaven's Best franchise organization, consistently ranked in the Top 50 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards, is dedicated to developing and supporting franchised business that provide quality residential and commercial cleaning services. Heaven's Best is a step above the rest. Benefit from unlimited growth potential with this unique, environmentally friendly carpet cleaning franchise. You will benefit from the low royalty fees, exclusive territories, Dry in One Hour cleaning process, training and support.
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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