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,...
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International Coffee/Donut Franchise inside mall
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
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
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
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
Established Cosmetics & Fashion Accessories Wholesale Distributor
$1,900,000
Los Angeles, CA
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
Profitable HVAC, Duct & Insulation Company
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...
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Cash Flow: $350,000
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Transworld Business Advisors Coachella Valley
Serving Riverside County, CA
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisorson three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development. The History Of Transworld Business Advisors Established in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors was originally founded in South Florida by Don (a 30 year IBM executive) and his wife Bonnie Parrish. It quickly grew to the largest business brokerage in the U.S. Although the company was thriving, CEO Andrew Cagnetta envisioned even more growth. It wasn’t long before United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus and Cagnetta teamed up to form a partnership and offer Transworld Business Advisors as a franchise. With over 25 years in franchising, Ray provided the leadership under United Franchise Group, which is home to award winning franchises such as Signarama, Fully Promoted (formally EmbroidMe), Experimac, SuperGreen Solutions, VentureX, and Jon Smith Subs. Andy provided the business brokerage industry experience. Their symbiotic relationship helped grow the Transworld franchise into more than 100 franchisees around the world. Transworld Business Advisors is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our state of the art training facility has helped thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dream of business ownership. Transworld Business Advisors Today For over thirty-five years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life. With our comprehensive training programs, full marketing support, and local field support, you won’t have to start from scratch. Our trained experts and mentors will help you every step of the way. Awards And Recognition Logos of Awards Transworld Business Advisors has been awarded several accolades including: Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 2014 and their special categories for top home-based and fastest growing franchise systems Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Growing Franchise Franchise Times 200 Transworld Allegiances International Business Brokers Association, Inc. International Franchise Association
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Liquor, Grocery & Commercial Kitchen- 4,300 Sq Ft, 120 & 99 Corridor
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....
Busy NAPA Parts Store for sale
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...
Own your Reputable Brand Sandwich Shop - No Royalties
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...
Beautifully Built Restaurant for Sale in Carlsbad, San Diego County —
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...
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Cash Flow: $80,000
Award-Caliber Architecture & Plant-Focused Design Business
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
Chatime
Franchise
Available in California
Own a global bubble tea franchise with a compact footprint, streamlined operations, and strong repeat customer demand.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $278,736
SBA Approved Print & Graphic Design Company
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...
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Cash Flow: $150,000
Established Carl’s Jr. Multi-Unit Opportunity – California
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
South Bay Diesels – Premier 5-Star Diesel Operation
$400,000
Gardena, CA
Established Chinese Restaurant for Sale
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...
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Turnkey East Bay Area Bakery Cafe with Strong Wedding Cake Business
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...
Long Standing and Established Mexican Restaurant in Ukiah
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
Long Standing Motorcycle and Bicycle Service Shop.
Santa Cruz, CA
Long standing motorcycle and bicycle service shop. Consistent clientele with minimal competition located nearby....
Cash Flow: $174,785
Profitable Long Standing Retail Hot Tub and Hearth Appliances
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
Price Reduced - Exciting Home Care Franchise Opportunity for Sale!
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...
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Licensed Architectural & Engineering Firm - Central Valley
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
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
Lazer Tag & Arcade Premier Entertainment for all ages
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 •...
Tax Practice Redding CA
Redding, CA
250 Clients: 200 1040, 45 Corporations, 10 Non Profit/Partnerships/Estates....
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Cash Flow: $110,000
San Jose Vending Route - $1.7K Monthly Cash Flow - Mixed Product Line
$44,900
San Jose, CA
Turn-Key Hemet Florist with Strong SEO, 500+ 5-Star Google Reviews
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...
ARCO Gas Station With AM/PM C-Store With Real Estate
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...
Office Pride Commercial Cleaning
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Be a Part of Something Great
Avg. Unit Revenue: $713,311
Norco Lash Studio - Turnkey with loyal Clientele & Top Reviews
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
Established Party Rental Business | Turnkey Operation | $303K Revenue
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
15+ year Established Nail Salon in Prime Location
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...
Highly Profitable Barber Shop for Sale in West Hollywood
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,...
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Profitable B2B Glazing Contractor
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
Elite Business Investments Corp.
Elite Business Investments Corp.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We are a premiere brokerage for the sale of laundromats in Southern California. This means that unlike general brokerages, our singular focus in the laundromat industry gives us unparalleled knowledge and expertise to give you peace of mind and full confidence in buying, selling, or operating a laundromat. Call us today to speak with one of our agents and start down the Road To Success.
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Local's Favorite Organic Boba Shop | Est. 2019 | Turnkey | Profitable
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
POSTAL EXPRESS - Rancho Cucamonga
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...
Restaurant Business for Sale – Davis, CA
$130,000
Davis, CA
Complete Auto Repair Business for Sale
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
Established & Growing Youth Music, Art, and Chinese Language School
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...
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Cash Flow: $56,600
Wayback Burgers
Franchise
Available Nationwide
We have 180+ fast casual restaurants worldwide, a testament to our commitment to training and supporting our franchisees. Franchise with Wayback Burgers today!
Neighborhood Sports Bar with Patio
Sacramento County, CA
We are pleased to offer this popular established Neighborhood Sports Bar with a great casual vibe. Patrons count this welcoming bar as a favorite place to meet friends for Happy Hour or to catch a Big...
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Cleaning business at Bay Area
San Jose, CA
Established Cleaning Franchise Business - Bay Area This is an established cleaning franchise operation affiliated with a well-known national brand, serving the dense San Jose metropolitan area in...
High-Volume Mexican Grill with Growth Potential & Beer/Wine License
Fountain Valley, CA
CANCUN FRESH MEXICAN GRILL - Established Mexican Restaurant with 16-Year Track Record This turnkey Mexican restaurant presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Orange County's competitive...
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Cash Flow: $300,000
Turnkey Award-Winning Tequila Brand + 1,120 Cases
Folsom, CA
Award-Winning Premium Tequila Brand – Turnkey Acquisition with Significant Finished Inventory Buendía Tequila is an award-winning premium tequila brand established in 2018 and offered as a complete...
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Profitable Dog Daycare & Boarding Business in Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
Are you an animal lover looking for a rewarding and profitable business? This well-established dog daycare and boarding facility in Riverside County is a turnkey opportunity for an owner looking for...
Cash Flow: $62,457
High Volume Liquor Store with Real estate plus 3 Rental UNITS for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Liquor store is currently doing $125,000 per month. Lotto and other Income $5500 per month, Rental units generate $7000 per month income. Store as well as 3 rental residential properties are...
Cash Flow: $474,000
Supermarket in Prime Koreatown, High Vol & Net
Los Angeles, CA
Koreatown Neighborhood Market for Sale Asking Price: $549,000 + Approximately $70,000 Inventory Average Monthly Gross Sales: Approximately $90,000 Average Monthly Net Profit: Approximately $15,000...
Cash Flow: $180,000
mexican Japanese fusion
East Los Angeles, CA
A rare and exciting culinary experience combining the best of both worlds. Discover our unique menu, crafted with vibrant flavors and innovative twists. Perfect for a profitable and easy-to-run...
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Cash Flow: $80,000
OYO print shop with lots of potential to grow
El Monte, CA
A rare chance to own a well established print shop....
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Teriyaki Madness
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Our food is addictive and our concept is fresh!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,113,760
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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