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...

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

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...
Cash Flow: $70,000

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....
Cash Flow: $144,000

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
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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,...
Available in California
Invest in the fastest-growing and (best in category) mosquito control franchise in the U.S. with low investment, proprietary products, and industry leading customer retention.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $73,293
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
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
$100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
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
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
Raul Salas
Raul Salas
Serving San Diego County, CA
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
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
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...
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
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...
EBITDA: $200,000
Available in California
Join the #1 HVAC franchise brand! Become a part of the essential services industry driven by consumer demand and support by a nationally-recognized name in HVAC.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $987,015
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
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...
Cash Flow: $52,500
$25,000
Van Nuys, CA
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
Alameda County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly rated and well-established HVAC, ducting, insulation, and energy efficiency company serving the Bay Area since 2015. The business has built an exceptional...
Cash Flow: $350,000
San Joaquin County, CA
MS Real Estate is excited to present a profitable liquor and grocery store with a fully equipped commercial kitchen up for sale in one of the affluent neighborhoods of San Joaquin County, California....
Tahoe City, CA
A well established NAPA Auto Parts store in a building that has been an auto parts store for 50 years. Current owner for last 25 years. In a great location with no competition to speak of. Mostly...
Union City, CA
Established licensed Deli & Sandwich Shop - Union City, CA (Brand has been around for over 25 years) This profitable sandwich shop franchise offers a turnkey opportunity in the thriving Union City...
Carlsbad, CA
Asset Sale or Full Business Sale Available This is a rare opportunity to take over a beautifully built-out Asian restaurant with strong public reputation, established customer trust, and a...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Alameda County, CA
This opportunity involves a well-established living architecture and interior plant design company operating at the intersection of design, biophilia, and experiential environments. With a decade-long...
Cash Flow: $308,800
Available in California
Blue Moon Estate Sales is a top-ranked franchise that strikes all the right chords with people looking to build on their success and make a difference in others' lives.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $320,636
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
SBA Approved! Print & Graphic Design Company - Semi-Absentee Owned and the Only One in Their County! - SC2251 Financial Information Asking Price: $499,000 Cash Flow: $150,000 Gross Revenue: $500,000...
Cash Flow: $150,000
Sonora, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire two established Carl’s Jr.® franchise locations in high-visibility, high-traffic areas of Northern California. These well-positioned restaurants offer strong brand...
EBITDA: $281,595
$258,000
Walnut, CA
Berkeley, CA
Turnkey restaurant business for sale in prime UC Berkeley Campus. It is situated in a busy plaza alongside other food establishments which attracts large crowds to this location. The UC Berkeley...
Alameda County, CA
A thriving, turnkey bakery in a high-traffic East Bay Area shopping center, generating over $1M in annual revenue. The 1,182 sq ft space features a beautifully designed interior with both indoor and...
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Plumbing franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $2.09M average gross sales!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,093,531
Mendocino County, CA
This is a well-established Mexican restaurant located in Ukiah, California, operating in a high-visibility shopping plaza with strong local traffic. The restaurant is known for its authentic Mexican...
Cash Flow: $4,170
Santa Cruz, CA
Long standing motorcycle and bicycle service shop. Consistent clientele with minimal competition located nearby....
Cash Flow: $174,785
California
This established specialty retailer has been serving its market since 1984 and is recognized as a long-standing provider of hot tubs, swim spas, fireplaces, and stoves. The business operates from a...
Cash Flow: $713,798
Cypress, CA
Strong Client Demand - Priced to Sell Drive Revenue Growth: Targeted development in the larger population centers within the territory will drive growth. Many new opportunities to expand the client...
California
Established full-service architectural and engineering firm with decades of operating history and a strong reputation for delivering public and private sector projects throughout California....
Cash Flow: $1,570,000
Minaz Ahamed
Major Properties
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Major Properties are the leading experts in commercial industrial real estate in and around the Los Angeles area. Headquartered in downtown Los Angeles for over 60 years, we deliver personal service and expert advise to our clients and investors.
Chino Hills, CA
Lazer Tag & Arcade Premier Entertainment for all ages • Indoor family entertainment center • Located on major Freeway offramp and major intersection • Racing Laser Tag Arena, Laser Tag Battles •...
Redding, CA
250 Clients: 200 1040, 45 Corporations, 10 Non Profit/Partnerships/Estates....
Cash Flow: $110,000
$1,997,000
Monterey County, CA
Hemet, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire an established, family-operated florist in Hemet, California. This turn-key floral business has been serving the local community for approximately 10 years and has...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to present for sale an ARCO Gas Station and AM/PM convenience store located in the city of San Bernardino. The property features a ±2,700 SF convenience...
Available Nationwide
Low Stress, Home Based. MobileDumps is the dumpster rental alternative suited to fit the needs of both residential and commercial customers. Now at 31 locations nationwide.
Norco, CA
Step into immediate profitability with a turnkey lash studio that delivers steady revenue from an established client base of more than 2,800 loyal customers. Avoid the common challenges of startup...
Cash Flow: $70,000
Orange County, CA
All American Party Rentals is a fully systemized, asset-heavy event and party rental company serving Orange County since 1985. The business offers a comprehensive inventory of tables, chairs, linens,...
Cash Flow: $144,000
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Step into a beautiful nail salon that delivers lifestyle freedom in the Trabuco Canyon market. This 15-year established business eliminates startup risks and provides you with an established customer...
West Hollywood, CA
ESTABLISHED BARBER SHOP FOR SALE IN STRATEGIC LOCATION IN WEST HOLLYWOOD This turn-key barber shop represents an exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of West Hollywood. Located in a prime,...
Salinas, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established glazing contractor that has served Monterey County since 1990 — over 35 years of market presence — with the current owner at the helm since 2016. The...
Cash Flow: $249,000
Monrovia, CA
Annual Cashflow: $90,000; Monthly Gross: $33,000; Monthly Rent: $4,848; Shop Size: 1,872 SF; Seating Capacity: 30 Established in 2019, this thriving organic boba tea shop has become a local favorite...
Cash Flow: $90,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Postal Express Great Location, Rancho Cucamonga Services Offered • Mail Services • Physical & Virtual Mailboxes • Copying, Scanning & Faxing • Packaging and Shipping Supplies • U-Haul Services • DMV...
San Diego County, CA
• Full Service Automotive Repair Business for Sale • In Business since 1985 • Great Reputation with 4.7 Stars on Yelp • 1 Employee in addition to the owner...
Cash Flow: $92,683
Corona, CA
An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established children's education center serving families in the Corona area. The school offers a diverse combination of private music lessons, group art...
Cash Flow: $56,600
Available in California
Own a premium dog hiking, adventure, and enrichment business designed to make dogs as happy as they make us.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $109,505
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.