Redlands, CA
Our franchise system was founded in 2004 and has grown to become America's Favorite Shop in our segment, providing a unique and innovative solution in the $500 billion home-services industry. We began...
Businesses For Sale in California
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16 Years Established and Operating Home Services Franchise Resale
Established Remodeling Contractor with 20+ Years History
San Francisco, CA
This established Bay Area remodeling company has been serving residential and light-commercial clients for over 20 years, earning a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, reliability, and...
Well-Established HVAC Business, Over 200 Maintenance Accounts
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Sacramento County, CA
This business requires a California State Contractor's License "C-20 - Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor". Please do not inquire if you do not already hold this license....
Cash Flow: $124,396
Established Business Brokerage
Shasta County, CA
Opportunity to acquire an established business brokerage territory operating under one of the most recognized brands in the industry. This professional services business operates within the...
Tutoring Center in a busy plaza
Manteca, CA
Established Best Brains Tutoring Center for Sale in Manteca, CA. Very busy plaza with lots of foot traffic. This award-winning franchise tutoring center presents an exceptional opportunity in one of...
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Bober Tea & Coffee, Mochi Dough, MOMO EggDrop in Roseville, California
Roseville, CA
This beautifully appointed restaurant and cafe space offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a turnkey food service location in one of Roseville's most desirable markets. The space...
Cash Flow: $98,000
3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Rialto, CA
Bloomington, CA
Well-established FedEx Linehaul operation based out of Rialto, CA. The business primarily operates unassigned runs, offering flexibility and strong earning potential. With FedEx’s continued growth and...
Cash Flow: $291,038
B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business
San Luis Obispo County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in northern San Luis Obispo County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional...
Premier Steak & Seafood Restaurant-Prime Monterey Peninsula Location
Monterey, CA
A rare opportunity to own Kona Steak & Seafood a highly regarded full-service restaurant located in one of California’s most desirable coastal markets. This is a proven profitable operation with...
Profitable Established Cell Phone Repair Business- High Traffic
San Bernardino, CA
PROFITABLE CELL PHONE REPAIR BUSINESS - PRIME SHOPPING MALL LOCATION This established cell phone and computer repair business represents an exceptional opportunity in San Bernardino, CA. Operating...
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MilliCare
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Looking for a business-to-business, recurring-revenue franchise with a strong brand name? MilliCare is a premium, international franchise specializing in maintaining and restoring commercial flooring and textiles. This B2B, recurring-revenue franchise is the premier, full-service commercial flooring and textile service provider with a 95% customer retention rate - proudly serving Class A commercial office buildings, retail centers, financial institutions, apartment complexes, hospitals, law offices, hotels, airports and more.
Chinese Restaurant Opportunity in San Francisco’s Richmond District
San Francisco, CA
Located in the highly sought-after Richmond District of San Francisco, this restaurant offers a prime opportunity for both new and experienced operators. Positioned in a vibrant neighborhood with...
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Prime Ventura Blvd Location | Type 47 Liquor License
Sherman Oaks, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a 4,500 SF restaurant space with a Type 47 (full liquor) license located on one of the most active and desirable stretches of Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. The...
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Prime Drive-Through Coffee Business FOR SALE
$275,000
Redwood City, 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
Established Sign Business In An Amazing Area For Sale
Alameda County, CA
Sign fabrication, sales and installation. Given the rapid expansion of the East Bay area, I was looking to be involved in a business that would be able to capitalize on the extensive growth. With new...
Cash Flow: $20,000
Mike Nova
Santa Rosa Business & Commercial
Serving Sonoma 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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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....
Cash Flow: $60,000
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Turnkey Hybrid Model & Talent Agency
California
Opportunity of a generation! Well-established, turnkey hybrid model and talent agency with extraordinary recurring cash flow. Potentially a $5M - $10M business being offered for $3M due to life...
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Pure Barre San Pedro
Los Angeles, CA
Pure Barre San Pedro presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established franchise fitness studio in Los Angeles County's affluent South Bay market. This turnkey operation generated $419,826...
Cash Flow: $69,872
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South California Behavioral Health Practice, Multiple Locations
San Bernardino County, CA
Established in 1999, this Southern California behavioral health practice generates approximately $4,000,000 in annual revenue with $550,000 in EBITDA. The practice operates as a multidisciplinary...
EBITDA: $550,000
23-Year Popcorn Amazon/Shopify Brand | $1.3M Revenue | 45% Repeat Biz
Santa Monica, CA
Franklin’s Popcorn is a 23-year-old e-commerce popcorn brand generating over $1.3M in annual revenue through Amazon and Shopify. The business sells popcorn consumables, popcorn equipment, and popcorn...
Cash Flow: $149,513
Church's Texas Chicken
Franchise
Available in California
QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
Established Custom Cabinet Manufacturer – $5.4M Revenue, 40+ Years
Moorpark, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, highly regarded custom cabinet manufacturer with over four decades of brand equity and deep roots in Ventura County. This is a true legacy business known...
Cash Flow: $639,746
Exclusive U.S. Distribution Rights for Viral Beauty Brand
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire the exclusive U.S. distribution rights to a globally successful personal care brand with strong international validation and significant untapped upside in the...
High-Volume Turnkey Restaurant in Lake Forest & Irvine
$425,000
Lake Forest, CA
Premium Profitable Wellness Brand-$514K Rev-$125K Net-24% Margins
Los Angeles County, CA
We have been in the online space for about 15 years and have built a robust portfolio of dozens of online businesses-selling across the world. We are selling one of our profitable direct-to-consumer...
Cash Flow: $125,000
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Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Prime San Diego Market
San Diego County, CA
Turnkey specialty catering and food business located in a desirable San Diego market with limited direct competition. The business specializes in premium charcuterie boards, boxes, grazing spreads,...
Premium Catering & Grazing Board Business
Orange County, CA
Located in a bustling commercial plaza, this gourmet charcuterie business has established itself as a go-to provider in South Orange County. Since its founding in 2023, it has gained strong Google...
Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
Located in the heart of Orange County, this established gourmet food business is positioned to serve some of the region’s most desirable communities. Known for beautifully crafted boards, upscale...
Healthier4UVending Business can scale/High Profit margins
National City, CA
Are you ready to be your own boss while making a positive impact on your community? Join the movement toward healthier living with Healthier For You Vending! Why Choose Healthier For You Vending? •...
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Growing Home Workout Brand Doing $20k/Month
Newport Beach, CA
This is an Amazon FBA brand selling home workout accessories. It generated $171,000 in revenue in 2024 and grew to $237,000 in 2025, a 39% increase year over year. Net profit in 2025 came in at...
Cash Flow: $63,819
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Established Amazon FBA Beauty & Essentials Store with Internet Sales |
El Monte, CA
Established Amazon FBA Beauty & Essentials Business - Prime E-commerce Opportunity This profitable Amazon FBA business specializes in OTC products, beauty items, and household essentials with strong...
Cash Flow: $96,000
Restoration 1
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Restoration 1 Water Damage Exoerts
Dream of Owning a Bar? This is it!! Includes Real Estate & Apartment
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marysville, CA
Stassi's 4th Ward Tavern: Your Turnkey Bar Ownership Dream Awaits! Marysville, CA | 5,000+ SF Building | Established Business | Almost ZERO Power Bill Dreamed of owning a bar? This is it! Stassi's 4th...
Cash Flow: $120,000
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Premier Superfood Juice, Smoothie & Bowls – Affluent Coastal Market
Encinitas, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire and operate a premium juice, smoothie, and superfood bowl business in Encinitas—one of the most affluent, health-conscious coastal markets in the country. The...
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Turnkey Farmers Insurance Agency | $200K+ Cash Flow | Immediate Income
$348,000
Walnut Creek, CA
Fiber Optics Stretcher Company
Los Angeles, CA
FIBER OPTICS STRETCHER COMPANY manufacturing for worldwide use. over 200 active clients. Located in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California...
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Turn-Key Smoke Shop for Sale – Fully Built Out – Orange County, CA
Orange, CA
Turn-key smoke shop opportunity in Orange County, California. The store is fully built out and ready to operate immediately, making it perfect for an owner-operator or someone looking to expand their...
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The Lash Lounge
Franchise
Available in California
With $925k in Top Quartile Average Annual Sales, The Lash Lounge redefines beauty with premier lash services and a commitment to guest satisfaction.
Big Bear Auto Repair
Big Bear Lake, CA
Big Bear Auto Repair - Established NAPA Certified Auto Center This well-established automotive repair business has served Big Bear Lake, California for 39 years, making it the oldest and most...
Cash Flow: $125,000
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Established Sign Franchise in Growing Central Valley Market
San Joaquin County, CA
This 4-year-old sign business is a fully operational, turnkey opportunity with a prime location in a busy retail plaza next to major national brands. The business includes a highly skilled team of...
20M Growing Lab, Full Service Lab with Major Insurance’s Contracts and
California
Manhattan Biz is presenting a big, old, real full menu laboratory: all tests, all specialties, contracted with major insurances. Adding accounts and growing business daily. Tests nicely spread across...
Cash Flow: $6,000,000
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Profitable Advisory Firm Serving Development & Construction Markets
Ventura County, CA
This profitable engineering and advisory firm provides specialized technical consulting services to commercial clients across multiple industries. The company delivers expert analysis including...
Cash Flow: $515,000
Prime Irvine Restaurant Opportunity | High-Volume ($3M Annual Sales)
Irvine, CA
*May not qualify for an SBA loan, as the business has been operating for less than two years. *Seller is not open to doing any seller financing. *Anyone who contacts the store directly or approaches...
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National Pool Route Sales Lic RE Broker CA#01899885 FL#BK33740409
National Pool Route Sales, LLC
Serving Orange County, CA
National Pool Route Sales is the largest and one of the most successful swimming pool service company brokers in the United States. Our 40 years of experience gives us the ability to help beyond the purchase. Our clients enjoy success because of our free consulting and aftermarket care. Almost every client who purchases through our company receives: free consulting through Charles Baird Consulting, access to a world-class industry education website and numerous other business and marketing aids. Our aftermarket care is invaluable and cannot be duplicated. Others may promise, we deliver.
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Turnkey Charcuterie Business
Visalia, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey specialty food and charcuterie franchise operating in Tulare County, California. The business focuses on elevated presentation and...
Home health agency for sale
Glendale, CA
Established Medicare-certified Home Health Agency located in Glendale, California, fully licensed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and accredited by the Joint Commission. The...
Multi-Provider Primary Care & Sleep Medicine Practice in Southern CA
San Bernardino, CA
Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity
Marin County, CA
Take advantage of a unique chance to own an exclusive business brokerage territory in Marin County—an affluent, business-friendly region just north of San Francisco. Known for its concentration of...
Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market
Alameda County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and exclusive business brokerage territory in Alameda County—one of the most dynamic and diverse economic regions in California. This territory...
Kiddie Academy
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Kiddie Academy® Domestic Franchising is based in Maryland and supports 375+ Academies and counting in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
2 X F45 Training studios in Newport Beach & Corona Del Mar CA!
Newport Beach, CA
For Sale: F45 Training Newport Beach & F45 Training Corona Del Mar Price is for both studios With 780 active F45 franchises in the US, these studios represent 2 of the absolute best locations in the...
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Established Insurance Agency
Chico, CA
Established insurance agency located in the high-growth market of Butte County, operating under Farmers Insurance since 2015. The agency generates approximately $75,000 in cash flow, providing...
Cash Flow: $75,000
Large indoor playground venue with arcade, 2 cafés, and 3 party rooms
Riverside, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a large indoor family entertainment venue featuring a commercial playground, arcade, café, and multiple private party rooms. The facility was built with...
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Turn Key Full Service Car Wash for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Established multi-site car wash platform operating two full-service locations in California, strategically positioned along high-traffic commercial corridors. The business utilizes a conveyor-based...
Cash Flow: $930,000
286-Unit ATM Portfolio | $590K Annual Cash Flow | Fully Vendor Loaded
Oakland, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a 286-unit ATM portfolio with a 15-year operating history and $590,130 in annual cash flow. The business is offered at $1,929,728. The key advantage of this portfolio is...
Cash Flow: $590,130
Profitable Moving Industry Lead Gen Company for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
I started this business in 2023 after working as a mover myself, so I already understood the industry and what companies actually need to grow. From the beginning, the goal was simple—connect movers...
Cash Flow: $24,000
Well-known, brand-name guitar pedal company for sale.
San Diego, CA
Boomerang was established in 1994 in Grapevine, Texas. It's a household name in the music industry. Cash-flow is positive and debt-free. Very low overhead for daily operations. Sales and Admin duties...
Cash Flow: $75,000
Own a Proven Pet Franchise in Torrance – High Demand, Great Location!
Torrance, CA
Zoom Room Torrance is a well-established and highly successful positive reinforcement dog training franchise located in a bustling area of the South Bay. Originally opened in Redondo Beach in 2013,...
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*****PRICE REDUCTION $199,995-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
San Diego, CA
A very rare find is currently available in Mission Hills. A type-48 bar location (NO food requirement) with a live entertainment license that has been recently completely remodeled from the ground up...
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TINT WORLD®
Franchise
Available Nationwide
TINT WORLD® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest growing automotive accessories and window tinting franchise, specializing in in window tinting, protective film, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, car and truck accessories, wheels and tires, ceramic coating and detailing services, and Mobile Services™ for residential, commercial, and marine window tinting, decorative films, and protective coatings services.
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.
