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...
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Growing Market, Established Brand, First-Time Buyer Opportunity
Cash Flow: $89,506
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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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,...
2
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...
Sharetea Franchise | $350K Sales | Turnkey | High Growth
Palmdale, CA
Established and well-operated Sharetea franchise located at the main entrance of Antelope Valley Mall, the primary shopping destination serving the Palmdale and Lancaster region. This is a fully...
6
Cash Flow: $52,000
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
Established Natural Skincare Farmers Market Business
San Diego, CA
Profitable and easy to run, this is an opportunity to acquire the farmers market branch of an established natural skincare brand specializing in tallow-based soaps and personal care products. The...
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EBITDA: $113,887
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
Local Handyman Group
Franchise
Available in California
Technology-driven handyman franchise built to scale—no storefront, strong margins, declining royalties, and elite training for business owners.
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...
6
Cash Flow: $180,000
South Bay Diesels – Premier 5-Star Diesel Operation
$400,000
Gardena, 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
Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers.
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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
Expedia Cruises
Franchise
Available in California
For over 35 years, Expedia Cruises has been one of North America's largest retail travel agency franchises and a leading seller of cruise travel. Build equity and enjoy a great lifestyle with our proven franchise model by starting your franchise journey today!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $514,404
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
San Jose Vending Route - $1.7K Monthly Cash Flow - Mixed Product Line
$44,900
San Jose, CA
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
Premier Orange County Window & Door Company | 35 Years Established
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...
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Cash Flow: $695,000
Market, ABC Type 20, 42 & 58 Licenses, Short Hours, Easy Operations
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
Gelato, Italian Ice Cream Shop For Sale-Prime UC Berkeley Downtown
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...
Profitable Premium Boutique Dessert Cafe | Prime Location
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
Profitable Roofing & Construction Company for Sale | 30+ Years | North
Corona, CA
Well-established roofing and construction company with over 30 years of operating history, now available for acquisition as the owner prepares for retirement. This is a strong opportunity for a...
EBITDA: $233,771
SpeedPro
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The nation’s leading wide-format printing/graphics franchise. Top 25% Average Goss Sales $1,488,094* and top 25% Discretionary profit $412,670*. Generate revenue before you open your studio!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,034,737
Leading provider of indoor and outdoor lighting solutions website
Valencia, CA
Premier LED & Lighting E-commerce Website for Sale • Legacy brand with domain authority, decades of performance, a robust reputation, and a high-ranking website with 17 years of history • Broad...
EBITDA: $200,000
Vietnamese Restaurant with Yelp Review 4.4
Lake Forest, CA
Established Vietnamese Restaurant - Lake Forest, Orange County Prime opportunity to acquire a well-established Vietnamese restaurant in Lake Forest's high-traffic commercial corridor near I-5 and...
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Cash Flow: $70,000
Restaurant Business for Sale – Davis, CA
$130,000
Davis, CA
Prime Location of Dry Cleaners in Brentwood, CA - (Pending)
Los Angeles, CA
Established Dry Cleaning Business - Prime Brentwood Location This well-established dry cleaning operation has been serving the affluent Brentwood, Bel Air, and Beverly Hills communities since 1994....
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Cash Flow: $144,000
Well-Established Chinese Restaurant in Busy Central Plaza
Ventura, CA
This well-established Chinese fast food restaurant has successfully operated for over 20 years in a high-traffic shopping plaza with excellent visibility and strong daily customer flow. The business...
Cash Flow: $28,274
Prism Specialty Restoration
Franchise
Available in California
Prism Specialty Restoration (formerly ERS, ART, TEX and DFD) brings a strong reputation and over 30 years of experience to the EverSmith Brands platform by providing a robust range of specialty restoration services to help those affected by a disaster and other unforeseen damages. Whether it’s residential or commercial, Prism Specialties delivers effective recovery solutions to help contractors, adjusters, and the insured restore Electronics, Art, Documents, and Textiles. This includes Kitchen appliances, computers, works on paper, sculptures, leather goods, shoes, industrial machinery, and more!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,961,488
Established Tree Service business in Northern California
Sutter County, CA
Reputable tree service business with real estate included. Includes Real estate - office space, shop, storage structures, vehicles, equipment, and a large established client database. Rare turnkey...
Fully operational Animal Clinic.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Shasta County, CA
ESTABLISHED VETERINARY PRACTICE WITH REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY This fully operational animal clinic represents a turnkey acquisition opportunity featuring 27 years of continuous operation in Northern...
Cash Flow: $425,000
Established Countertop Fabrication & Installation - Owner Retiring
Santa Cruz County, CA
This Central Coast countertop fabrication and installation company has been established for more than thirty years. Its business is 98% residential work. The majority of its customers are general...
Cash Flow: $184,730
Restaurant Bar and Club - Just Reduced to $199,000 - Rare Opportunity
Pasadena, CA
This is a rare opportunity to buy a restaurant in downtown Pasadena, that hosts the Big Ten pre-party games, as well as other Corporate Events. The restaurant can serve liquor until 1:30 am, and the...
ARCO ampm with Real Estate Included!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Imperial County, CA
Exclusively Listed and Presented By: The Gas Broker ® Do Not Visit Site Until You Speak With Broker. Please No Speaking with Employees/Ownership & Do Not Loiter on Property. Offered for sale is an...
Rachael Yun
California Bridge Realty
Serving Orange County, CA
As a Real Estate Professional team, CalBridge team recognizes and values trust in their client's place as a Buyer , Seller and investor. CalBridge strive to do their very best every day to exceed their client's expectations. CalBridge team's sales consistently go up in the plethora of multifaceted real estate translations including Commercial, New Construction Sales, Residential re-sale, Real Estate Investment, Property Management, and The First Time Home Buyer. Additionally, CalBridge property management department will give their best service in the area which includes finding and qualifying tenants in a short period of time and managing smoothly without any problems.
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International Coffee/Donut Franchise inside mall
San Diego County, CA
One of the best coffee/donuts franchises in the world located inside one of San Diego's busiest indoor malls. Extremely popular name and very hard to get into this franchise. Selling coffee,...
Profitable Huntington Beach Restaurant | Breakfast • Burgers •Cafe
Huntington Beach, CA
Business Highlights Gross Sales: Approximately $1.3 Million Annually after remodeled gross sale is getting more increase. Long-Term Lease Available Fully Equipped and Ready to Operate 1). gross sales...
Cash Flow: $170,000
Prime Corner Gas Station – High Traffic Area
$6,499,999
Barstow, CA
Franchise Ramen Restaurant – Prime San Diego Area
San Diego, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire an established franchise ramen restaurant located in one of San Diego's most desirable and high-traffic trade areas. This business benefits from strong brand...
Cash Flow: $165,000
Fleet Maintenance & Heavy Equipment Repair Company – Los Angeles Count
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-established fleet maintenance and repair company serving Los Angeles County for nearly 100 years. Founded in 1925 and operated by the current owner since 2011, this business has built a strong...
Cash Flow: $200,000
Murphy Business Sales
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Own a Murphy Business Sales franchise and build a business brokerage with training, established systems, and a collaborative national network.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $187,129
Est. SoCal Pizza Shop W/ Authentic 100-Year-Old Napoli Dough Recepi
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-established pizza restaurant specializing in delivery and takeout service. This location is part of a long-standing and respected Southern California pizza chain with a loyal customer base and...
Cash Flow: $90,000
High-Profit Westwood Dry Cleaner – $240K+ Net, Turnkey Operation
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established and consistently profitable dry cleaning business is ideally located in the highly desirable Westwood area. Renowned for its dependable quality, attention to detail, and strong...
Cash Flow: $240,000
Award-Winning Auto Repair & STAR Smog Shop – 15+ Years – Inland Empire
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Award-Winning Auto Repair & STAR Smog Shop – 15+ Years – Inland Empire Well-established award-winning auto repair and STAR-certified smog inspection shop available in the Inland Empire. This highly...
Cash Flow: $287,336
Specialty Floating Sauna Therapy And Sauna
San Diego County, CA
Established in 2015, this floating therapy business offers a rejuvenating experience for the mind, body, and soul. Located in a busy area of San Diego County, the business specializes in float...
Premier Restoration Business in San Jose, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Established restoration and property recovery business serving the San Jose, California market. The company provides emergency mitigation, restoration, contents management, and insurance claims...
EBITDA: $621,709
Full Service Casual Dining European Specialty Restaurant - SC2279
California
This Northern California European Specialty Restaurant is a California Limited Liability Company and was started 13 years ago by the current owner, and has been popular and growing ever since. They...
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EBITDA: $200,000
Established Merry Maids Franchise with Expansive Territory
Ventura County, CA
SUMMARY This established Merry Maids cleaning franchise operates a comprehensive residential cleaning service across an expansive 30 zip-code exclusive territory, serving diverse market segments from...
Cash Flow: $90,000
Profitable Beauty Salon for Sale – Prime Location & Loyal Client Base
Fremont, CA
Established and profitable beauty salon located in a prime Bay Area location with a loyal and growing client base. Aura Skin-N-Beauty is a fully operational, turnkey business offering high-demand...
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Cash Flow: $52,500
Niche Northern California Equipment Sales, Service & Rental Business
California
This established Northern California business operates as a regional provider of specialty equipment across a fully integrated model that includes sales, rentals, and service. Over more than two...
Cash Flow: $310,699
Mobility City
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Mobility City is the nation’s premier repair, rental, sanitizing and retail sales company servicing wheelchairs, mobility scooters, power chairs, lift out chairs, hospital beds and other mobility products.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $860,189
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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