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...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Painting Company & General Construction - 100% Emp Run - High Net
Cash Flow: $426,450
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
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
Lawn Pride
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Lawn Care franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $684 annual gross residential sales per customer!*
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
Restaurant Business for Sale – Davis, CA
$130,000
Davis, CA
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
Licensed Auto Wholesale Dealership multi Years in Business w/ LLC Cali
Contra Costa County, CA
Established licensed auto wholesale dealership operating in Contra Costa County, California with excellent DMV standing and multiple years of continuous operation. This home-based business opportunity...
Matt Coletta, LCBB, LCBI, M&AMI
M&A Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and Lower Middle Market M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions with multiple offices throughout California, Nevada and Texas. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses and related real estate in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Health Care, Medical Practices, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal-makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries designation issued by the International Business Broker Association, the M&A Master Intermediary designation issued by M&A Source, and the Certified Business Brokers designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time-consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands-on” approach by the Advisor and expertise in various fields including exit planning, analyzing financial statements, valuation, managing due diligence, negotiations, financing, sale or lease of real estate and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions.
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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
Auto Repair, Smog & Exhaust System And Used Car Sale
Sacramento, CA
Good Clean Turn Key Business...
Cash Flow: $85,000
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...
2
Cash Flow: $100,000
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
Mosquito Squad Plus
Franchise
Available in California
Mosquito Squad Plus is a leader in mosquito and pest control, built around simple systems and ongoing support to help business owners enter the industry with clarity and confidence.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $493,200
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...
Prime Corner Gas Station – High Traffic Area
$6,499,999
Barstow, CA
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
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...
6
Cash Flow: $695,000
Ziggi's Coffee
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Brew community and profit with Ziggi’s Coffee—flexible formats, strong support, and high AUV in one of America’s fastest-growing franchises.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $836,332
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...
Rare Opportunity: 22-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring
$875,000
San Dimas, CA
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
Monster Tree Service
Franchise
Available in California
Whether you are looking to diversify your portfolio or expand as an experienced tree care professional, Monster Tree Service provides an exceptional business opportunity in the $36 billion tree care industry.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $574,903
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...
6
Cash Flow: $70,000
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....
3
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
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...
Alex Sanchez
Realty One Group
Serving Orange County, CA
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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
Hair & Nails Salon
$199,000
Santa Clara County, CA
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...
Pool Scouts
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Revenues As High As $1,200,000 - Winter Weather Doesn't Kill This Model
Avg. Unit Revenue: $619,868
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
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
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
DoodyCalls
Franchise
Available in California
With over 26 years of experience and 100+ locations across the United States, DoodyCalls offers the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to start a rewarding business in the pet industry!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $222,114
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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