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...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Profitable HVAC, Duct & Insulation Company
6
Cash Flow: $350,000
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...
4
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
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
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...
Once Upon A Child
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Once Upon A Child buys and sells gently used and new children's clothing, toys, equipment and more! With over 415 stores open in North America we are the nations largest chain of children's resale stores.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,268,984
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
Rare Opportunity: 22-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring
$875,000
San Dimas, CA
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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Transworld Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is considered by many to be the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage, franchising, to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
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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
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....
2
Cash Flow: $110,000
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...
Cruise Planners
Franchise
Available Nationwide
For more than 20 years, Cruise Planners has been a low-cost franchise opportunity that can yield high returns!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $518,262
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
Hair & Nails Salon
$199,000
Santa Clara County, CA
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
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...
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...
6
Cash Flow: $56,600
Screenmobile
Franchise
Available in California
Transform your future with Screenmobile-where flexible ownership meets a booming demand for screen and shade solutions, all backed by a nationally recognized brand!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $483,885
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...
Seller financing offered for Parisian restaurant
$350,000
Petaluma, CA
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...
6
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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Conserva Irrigation
Franchise
Available in California
The Grass is Greener on Our Side
Avg. Unit Revenue: $272,942
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...
6
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....
6
Kelly Gaddis
Kidder Mathews
Serving San Mateo County, CA
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Skyrocketing Dispensary Sales + Property Included in San Bernardino.
San Bernardino, CA
Hockey Stick Growth Month over Month Retail Dispensary with Real Estate INCLUDED (San Bernardino, California) #2005 Cannabis retail opportunity with real estate included, featuring approximately...
Turnkey Multi-Use Property & Wood Manufacturing Business
Watsonville, CA
Pacific Firewood & Lumber, operating as Pacific Slabs, is one of the Central Coast’s most established specialty wood businesses. Founded in 1983 and operating continuously for over 40 years, the...
6
Cash Flow: $337,353
Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction
$1,480,000
El Cerrito, CA
High-Traffic Japanese Restaurant Business for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Established Japanese sushi restaurant in prime Sun Valley location offers exceptional investment opportunity. This corner unit benefits from high visibility positioning near Burbank Airport and major...
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High-Volume Japanese Restaurant: $800K+ Gross with a 5-Day Work Week!
Yuba City, CA
An incredible opportunity to acquire Sushi Ichiban, a highly profitable, turnkey Japanese restaurant situated in a prime commercial corridor of Yuba City (1560 Butte House Rd). This local favorite...
6
Cash Flow: $250,000
Sport Clips
Franchise
Available in California
Sport Clips is a manager-style business model that’s designed for scalability to multiple units! With more than 30 years’ experience and culture at our core, join the leading men’s hair care brand today!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $419,485
Established Bay Area Cosmetic Surgery Practice
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: Rare opportunity to acquire an established Bay Area cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine practice with approximately 20 years of...
Cash Flow: $204,480
Kratom Edible Gummy Brand Serving Smoke Shops & Specialty Retailers
California
Established Kratom edible gummy brand selling primarily to smoke shops, vape shops, and specialty retailers in California. The business offers a branded product with wholesale customer relationships,...
Cash Flow: $379,686
Rare - Specialty Bakery 2 Locations in Orange County
Orange County, CA
Rare opportunity to own a well-established custom cake bakery in Orange County, known for its long history as a family-owned business spanning more than six decades. Over the years, it has built a...
Cash Flow: $421,191
Fast-Growing Home Improvement Franchise
Fresno County, CA
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a rapidly growing, professionally operated home services business in a large and underserved California territory. Launched in late 2023, the business...
Cash Flow: $189,352
Established & Profitable Skincare Clinic since 2000 FOR SALE!
San Jose, CA
Services Offered Facial & Skin Treatments: Facial treatments, chemical peels (targeting fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, acne, pigmentation, and age spots), and skin tightening. Permanent Makeup &...
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Fully Equipped Aerospace & Defense Precision-machining Operation
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego County, CA
Precision Manufacturing Business for Sale. A fully equipped aerospace & defense precision-machining operation in San Diego with three facilities, & 60+ years of precision, experience, and trust. 60+...
Cash Flow: $3,400,000
The UPS Store Franchise in San Diego County California
San Diego County, CA
SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey The UPS Store franchise in San Diego County California. The 2025 revenues reached $482,000 and the owner benefit was over $123,000. The...
Cash Flow: $123,758
Big Bear Lake's Best Deli
Big Bear, CA
Welcome to the finest deli in Big Bear Lake. Located at the entrance to the Big Bear Lake Village, The Old German Deli has been serving the residents and tourists of Big Bear Lake mouth watering...
6
Cash Flow: $60,000
Mission's Tortilla Route, Crescent City, CA
Crescent City, CA
Imagine yourself running a well-established food distribution route that practically runs itself! This Mission's Tortilla Route in beautiful Crescent City, California could be your ticket to business...
EBITDA: $56,257
Fully Promoted
Franchise
Available Nationwide
We are operators looking to expand with the right franchisees in the right markets. Our stores open and ramp up quickly, and the cash-on-cash returns in our company are unparalleled. We provide maximum support for every franchisee, from site selection to accounting, marketing, training, customer service support, business to business development and more! Our software and supply-chain logistics are second to none in our industry.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $576,721
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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