California
Controls Systems & Product Engineering Company Specializing in Sensors & MMI Controls with over 25 years of history. It was originally started as a product development firm and in the past 40 years...
California
Controls Systems & Product Engineering Company Specializing in Sensors & MMI Controls with over 25 years of history. It was originally started as a product development firm and in the past 40 years...
$3,200,000
Cash Flow: $657,816
Palm Desert, CA
OMG Collectibles & Sports Cards is for sale in Palm Desert California. This store is a well-known establishment known for its vast collection of collectibles and sports cards. In addition to their...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $222,334
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Established in-home and online tutoring company available in prime San Juan Capistrano/San Clemente territory for less than $24,000! The private tutoring market is booming as a result of the pandemic,...
$23,950
Riverside County, CA
Opportunity to own a reputable and well-established general contracting business in the Inland Empire that has been thriving for over 25 years. This business has an experienced team of over 25...
$6,900,000
Cash Flow: $1,405,795
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Northern Californian 70-Year-Old RV and Camping Cabin Park Near Year-Round Attractions - SC2184 Financial Information Asking Price: $595,000 Cash Flow: On request Gross Revenue: $100,000 Down Payment:...
$595,000
California
Profitable Recession Resistant Towing & Storage Company - SC2175 Financial Information Asking Price: $6,500,000 Cash Flow: $1,500,000 Gross Revenue: $2,600,000 Down Payment: $6,500,000 This Northern...
$6,500,000
Cash Flow: $1,500,000
California
Absentee Owner Concrete Polishing, Water Proofing and Coating Company - SC2172 Financial Information Asking Price: $849,000 Cash Flow: $316,390 Gross Revenue: $2,406,911 Down Payment: $636,750...
$849,000
Cash Flow: $316,390
San Ramon, CA
The Company provides comprehensive veterinary services directly to clients' homes, underscoring its commitment to pet health and customer convenience. Specializing in a wide range of services from...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $332,531
Redlands, CA
Quit your job and become your own boss! This well-established Star Certified Smog Shop, located in a thriving and rapidly growing area, has been in business for over 25 years. Known for its excellent...
$74,884
Cash Flow: $68,000
Riverside, CA
eCommerce business selling organic and non-toxic skin products. Profitable. Home-based. (avg $12K monthly sales) Established over 5 years. COVID did affect the business and sales have not return to...
$59,988
Cash Flow: $61,883
Available Nationwide
Restoring What Matters Most™ - Full-Service Property Restoration
$100,000
See More FranchisesSacramento County, CA
The owner is semi-absentee from the business and day-to-day operations. Owner does not perform body piercing procedures and has a Full-Time Manager. This body piercing studio is highly rated on Yelp,...
$515,000
Cash Flow: $202,000
Fresno, CA
Hungry Howie's in Fresno, CA now available....
$350,000
Cash Flow: $110,834
$45,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
NOTE: This business is currently based in Sweden, but since it is a dropshipping business and no physical inventory is held by the company, it can be located anywhere in the world. Over 30% of the...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $646,000
Los Angeles, CA
Our client is a niche Connector App Product Development business. It is undergoing rapid expansion and has a major client list. They are headquartered in Australia and seek to team up with a growth...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $395,131
Tim Cunha, J.D.
an EvergreenGold Business Broker
Serving San Francisco County, CA
We Sell Businesses! The EvergreenGold Business Advisor team is an emerging network of independently-owned business intermediary professionals, providing business brokerage, M&A advice, business growth counseling, and related services. Our brokerage and M&A services successfully connect buyers and sellers of existing independent and franchise businesses. With more than five decades as an entrepreneurial manager, our CEO, managing broker, and senior advisor, Tim Cunha, J.D., has developed, owned, managed, and sold businesses in various fields, including computer hardware and software development and manufacturing, graphic art and engineering instrument manufacture, technical publishing, defense contracting, bio-tech/pharma, wholesale distribution, and retail. Prof. Cunha has a BA from Rutgers and a JD from Georgetown, is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, and is a licensed California real estate broker (BRE # 01919755). Prior to establishing this business brokerage, he taught undergraduate and MBA students on the faculty of the College of Business at Eastern New Mexico University and is currently on the adjunct faculty of a prestigious west coast graduate school. About the EvergreenGold name and logo ~ "Evergreen" denotes the value of a strong sustainable business — sturdy, solid, growing, thriving, and continuously producing profit … “ever green.” "Gold" signifies the intrinsic value of a successful business and the return of investment to the owner over the long term. The globe logo represents the international scope of our sales and marketing exposure, and the rising graph and arrow indicate our commitment to ever-increasing service and value production for our clients.
Salinas, CA
Come join the leader in supplemental education and explore the opportunity to invest in a sustainable, ongoing business. Sylvan Learning provides a range of services, both remedial (with tutoring for...
$100,000
California
Northern Californian Skin and Wellness Clinic - SC2176 Financial Information Asking Price: $399,000 Cash Flow: $225,000 Gross Revenue: $570,000 Down Payment: $199,500 Financing: Yes This Northern...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
Toluca Lake, CA
PROFITABLE TOLUCA LAKE BURBANK RESTAURANT FOR SALE PROFITABLE TURN KEY EQUIPPED & STAFFED RESTAURANT FOR SALE Premises: Approx. 2450 plus patios Monthly Rent: $9000.00 per month Parking: Exclusive...
$1,250,000
Cash Flow: $385,000
Encino, CA
This burgeoning Encino eatery is the quintessential 5-day deli opportunity that boasts solid earnings despite its abbreviated operating hours. The venue, which is known for its high foot traffic...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $131,973
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Grass Valley, CA
Ready to grow something special? This Nursery, a landmark in Grass Valley for over 50 years, is seeking a passionate new owner to nurture its legacy. The listing price includes the business as well as...
$1,300,000
Cash Flow: $217,527
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.
$150,000
See More FranchisesRiverside County, CA
An unparalleled opportunity awaits to own a thriving body shop business with a robust history and an esteemed client base. This fully equipped enterprise comes ready with all the essentials for...
$449,000
Cash Flow: $169,772
California
SBA APPROVED - Profitable Non-Surgical Hair Replacement Company SC2114 90% Recurring Revenue High Net Recession Resistant Non Surgical Hair Restoration Business This Northern California Non-Surgical...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $367,571
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Woodland, CA
Here's your opportunity to join the dynamic staffing and recruiting industry as the franchise owner of a well-established, well-known staffing brand in growing Yolo County! The current owner has...
$289,000
Los Angeles, CA
Offering a legacy of over 15 years in precision manufacturing excellence, this business is well established and located in an advantageous area of Antelope Valley for the manufacturing industry. This...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $246,092
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Well Established Auto Repair, SMOG, and Brake & Light Inspection Shop With Real Estate - SC2166 Financial Information Asking Price: $749,000 Cash Flow: $70,000 Gross Revenue: $450,000 Down Payment:...
$749,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Sacramento County, CA
Luxury Limousine Service company primarily serving Sacramento, San Francisco, Napa & Sonoma Valley, and surrounding areas for over 35 years! The business owns and will include with purchase, a fleet...
$1,750,000
Cash Flow: $441,671
Santa Maria, CA
Simple, repeatable operations that generate robust cash flow, boasting an impressive 70%+ repeat customer rate. Situated in a prime retail-dense trade area, this franchise is strategically positioned...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $275,000
San Diego, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire a group of established automotive franchise resale centers. Buying multiple units together provides immediate scale, lower entry cost, customer goodwill, and the...
$200,000
Palm Desert, CA
Full service hair styling salon. Salon has 7 styling stations, 3 shampoo bowls with electric chairs. Currently, the salon offers Hair Styling, Haircolor, Lash & Brow Enhancements, Waxing & Facials....
$75,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Available Nationwide
Opportunity for a high margin, recurring revenue, no rent, no working capital, little employees, can be hands on or hands off, over simplistic business, with lots of room for error and hiccups - backed by a growing national team of top entrepreneurs that have already grown 8+ figure businesses, working on a common global mission.
$200,000
See More FranchisesPalm Springs, CA
Music Box & Clock Shoppe is the perfect store to visit for your personal and gift shopping. This store is celebrating over 28 seasons and over that time they feel they have touched many people’s lives...
$150,000
Rancho Mirage, CA
RM Coffee is currently for sale in beautiful Rancho Mirage California. This establishment is known for its exceptional offerings, including a wonderful selection of coffee, drinks, baked goods and...
$575,000
$8,500,000
Ontario, CA
California
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA EXHAUST COMPONENT MANUFACTURER - SC2139 Asking Price: $2,850,000 Cash Flow: $480,000 Gross Revenue: $1,980,000 Down Payment: $2,850,000 Financing: Yes Business Location City:...
$2,850,000
Cash Flow: $480,000
California
RECESSION RESISTANT SILICON VALLEY MAIL CENTER FRANCHISE SC2153 Asking Price: $150,000 Cash Flow: On Request Gross Revenue: $275,000 Down Payment: $150,000 This Silicon Valley based Mail Center...
$150,000
Available in California
JOIN OUR TOP-RANKED EDUCATION FRANCHISE. Take advantage of the limited-time $19,000 Discounted Franchisee Initial Fee (valued at $36K) for new franchise owners!
$110,000
See More FranchisesTarzana, CA
Best 653 foot frontage location in the San Fernando Valley. High Traffic Count. Seller needs to relocate to the San Diego Area. Flower and Gift store was acquired in 2019 by the seller. The business...
$180,000
Escondido, CA
Proven business model in the distribution segment. Distinct competitive advantage by offering customers better availability, higher quality product at a competitive price. Proprietary software system...
$320,000
San Jose, CA
Explore the lucrative opportunity of acquiring this newly-enhanced Midas / SpeeDee Co-branded shop strategically situated along the bustling Monterey Highway in San Jose. With its freshly painted...
$150,000
Phoenix, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Phoenix, Arizona. The owner-operator is downsizing. The restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. This is an excellent...
$20,000
Placerville, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Placerville, CA. The Multi-unit owner-operator is downsizing and Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity—great...
$50,000
Tyler Applegate
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving Orange County, CA
When an entrepreneur intends to divest their business, they require the expertise of a business broker who can effectively identify and thoroughly assess prospective buyers. Similarly, buyers depend on brokers to streamline the process of evaluating available businesses and franchises. In this regard, Transworld Business Advisors emerges as the optimal solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors for the last 40 years specializes in three fundamental areas: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development.
California
Own an existing, successful fondue restaurant supported by 50-years of YoY success and a legacy brand name. Path to Ownership: This is an established corporate operation looking to transfer to...
$1,005,616
Murrieta, CA
Proven business model already established, needs the right business owner with sales and marketing background to take this company to the next level. This business has very low market share, so upside...
$655,000
$350,000
Big Bear Lake, CA
Folsom, CA
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity for a new grad or experienced surgeon to live in an upscale, family-friendly community and take over an established practice without having to start at zero...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $773,747
Long Beach, CA
The Long Beach Area bar caters to a diverse community with a host of near nightly events that include karaoke, shows and dancing. The venue boasts a stellar location with excellent visibility,...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $122,262
Available Nationwide
Refresh. Restore. Renew. With an IV Nutrition Franchise! Fast. Effective. Safe. IV Nutrient Infusions for Whole Body Health!
$150,000
See More FranchisesSanta Barbara County, CA
5 ATM Locations (plus one extra machine) in the Santa Barbara, CA area all high-end Hotels, making $12,500/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $22,647 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise...
$22,647
Cash Flow: $12,500
Redding, CA
Rev up your entrepreneurial journey with an incredible opportunity to own a Midas Auto Repair franchise, available now! Key Features: · Midas Excellence: Step into the realm of automotive excellence...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $210,000
Twentynine Palms Mcb, CA
Get Wet Scuba, a well-established and successful business in the scuba diving industry, is now available for sale. With a solid reputation, Get Wet Scuba presents a unique opportunity for an aspiring...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $92,071
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Career College Offering Job Training Programs: This private, for-profit school operation was established in 1989, is approved for accredited, Title-IV, and VA programs, and offers popular training...
$1,500,000
California
NEW OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE 10% OF COMPANY AND PATENTS ******** COMPLETE NDA TO REVIEW DETAILS PHENOMENAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY… ENDLESS POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH!!!! THIS IS IT!!!! (Seller needs to retire,...
$60,000
San Jose, CA
Our client is a world leader in iris recognition technology with a large production capacity based in USA. They are a multinational corporation with a robust track record of selling its best-selling,...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $9,280
California
We specialize in used Bose Speakers and Video Game Accessories. We buy, sell, trade, repair and recycle used electronics. These include Bose Speakers, video game systems and games. You can shop Used...
$1,100,000
Los Angeles, CA
Step into ownership of a thoughtfully built, premium women’s athleisure brand designed for today’s market and tomorrow’s growth. Stylish, sustainable, and proudly American-made, this fashion-forward...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $4,332
California
6 Semi Trucks with Sleepers with Offices in California and Nevada. DOT Registered since 2016. Profitable, growing, and potential to expand. Business can be purchased with or without trucks....
$1,499,889
Cash Flow: $370,972
Available Nationwide
For more than 20 years, Cruise Planners has been a low-cost franchise opportunity that can yield high returns!
$9,995
See More FranchisesCalifornia 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
Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
Profit Margin |
23% |
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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.