San Jose, CA
Data driven automotive service business with a simple, disruptive operating model gaining market share in a highly fragmented industry. Clean, compact, and recognizable storefront with small footprint...
Businesses For Sale in California
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High RIO Automotive Franchise in San Jose, CA
EBITDA: $2,800,000
Established West LA Mold Business | 22+ Yrs | Seller Financing
Los Angeles County, CA
Established 22-year mold inspection and remediation business serving the affluent submarkets of West Los Angeles. Lean owner-operator model with no real estate, no debt, and zero historical paid...
Cash Flow: $95,632
Auto Body and Paint Shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a turn-key, full-service auto body and paint shop situated on a prominent 17,000 sq ft corner lot in the heart of Los Angeles. This well-established operation comes...
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Restaurant, Bar, and Hookah
North Hollywood, CA
Established Restaurant, Bar, and Hookah Lounge Operating Opportunity in North Hollywood This turnkey hospitality establishment represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in North Hollywood's...
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Auto Body and Paint Shop in North Hollywood / No. Ho.
North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a turn-key, full-service auto body and paint shop situated on a secured corner lot in the heart of Los Angeles. This well-established operation comes fully equipped...
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Popular-Profitable Wine Bar And Restaurant-Real Estate Available!!!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Imagine walking into your own successful wine bar and restaurant where customers have been gathering for over 30 years. This isn't just a business opportunity - it's your chance to own a beloved...
Steel Fabrication & Installation Company Plus Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego County, CA
Lot - 22,337 Sf. Office Trailers - 900 Sf. Workshop - 3,432 Sf. Covered Work Area - 11,404 Sf. Turn-Key Steel Manufacturing Shop, Welding Trucks & Equipment. Office, Workshop, Covered Work Area. 2024...
Cash Flow: $1,900,000
Convenience Store with Beer & Wine, Major Signalized Intersection
La Mirada, CA
CONVENIENCE MARKET WITH BEER & WINE • Ice Cream lover’s favorite spot: Famous spot for Thrifty Ice Cream and Hawaiian Shaved Ice generates High Profits and sales margin • Well established High...
Cash Flow: $126,380
Turn-Key Upscale Cocktail Lounge (Type-48) — Stunning Buildout
Palm Desert, CA
This turn-key cocktail lounge has been serving up classic libations since 2019 in a beautiful ~2,200 sq. ft. space where no expense was spared. The venue features high-end finishes in a high-end...
Profitable Indian Restaurant Established for Decades First Time Sale!
Sunnyvale, CA
Estimated Sellers Discretionary Earnings is over 300K projected for 2026! $148K In Sellers Discretionary Earning from Jan-May 2026.This is a well-established Indian food business specializing in...
Cash Flow: $305,000
eMaids Residential Cleaning
Franchise
Available in California
Low Initial Investment, Lower Royalties, Large Territory Size, Lifetime Unlimited Support. eMaids provides thriving and highly successful business opportunities for entrepreneurs who would like to start a business in this growing industry!
Seller Financing Multi-Unit Entertainment Rage Rooms SC2240
California
Seller Financing Multi-Unit Entertainment Rage Rooms SC2240 Financial Information Asking Price: $200,000 Cash Flow: $120,000 Gross Revenue: $800,000 Down Payment: $200,000 Adjusted EBITDA: $30,000...
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Cash Flow: $120,000
Turnkey Salon & Beauty Retail Store w/ Established E-Commerce Brand
California
Financial Information Asking Price: $1,195,000 Cash Flow: $150,000 Gross Revenue: $2,200,000 Down Payment: $1,195,000 Adjusted EBITDA: On request Seller financing is available depending on offer and...
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Cash Flow: $150,000
Leading Business Brokerage Franchise
$99,000
San Jose, CA
Absentee Industrial Pump & Valve Distributor Municipal & Industrial
California
NorCal Pump and Valve Representative/Distributor - Semi Absentee Run! - SC2229 Wholesale & Distributors Businesses for Sale Primary Category: Distributors & Other Wholesale Businesses for Sale...
Cash Flow: $102,000
Highly Profitable Family Medicine Practice- Part of IPA - SC2222
California
NorCal Highly Profitable Family Medicine Practice- Part of Independent Physician Association - SC2222 Financial Information Asking Price: $1,950,000 Cash Flow: $830,000 Gross Revenue: $1,750,000 Down...
Cash Flow: $830,000
Eric Johnson
First Choice Business Brokers SF Bay
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
As Broker/Franchisee at First Choice Business Brokers, I lead seven California offices serving clients statewide, with concentrated expertise in the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey Bay, and Los Angeles markets. We help Main Street to lower-middle-market business owners with proven, cash-flowing operations achieve strategic exits. Over three decades, I've started, scaled, and sold businesses myself — and have personally facilitated transactions across technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales. First Choice Business Brokers is a Nationwide organization active since 1994 in over 100 markets. We have completed over $15 billion in business sales and are ranked as one of the best and fastest growing companies in our segment. Our reach is unprecedented and our agents are the best trained in the business.
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PROFITABLE Coffee , Boba , Dessert shop, Hillcrest , San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Seize the opportunity to own a profitable dessert and beverage shop in the heart of Hillcrest, San Diego—one of the most vibrant and affluent neighborhoods in the city. Known for its high foot...
Cash Flow: $94,709
Handcrafted Boba Tea & Community Café w/ $250K+ FF&E
Santa Clarita, CA
This specialty café was created with a simple yet powerful mission: to serve high- quality, handcrafted tea-based drinks to a vibrant, family-oriented community. Known locally as a go-to destination...
Cash Flow: $20,748
Trusted, Certified Skylight Installation & Repair Business
Santa Barbara County, CA
Established in 2018, this trusted skylight installation and repair business offers a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable operation with an excellent reputation and loyal customer base. The...
Cash Flow: $83,403
High-End Residential Pool Construction Business
Ventura County, CA
Buyer Requirement: Buyer must hold a valid C-53 Swimming Pool Contractor license in the state of California or be eligible to obtain one. Cash or personal financing only - NON SBA. This...
Cash Flow: $362,047
Mission's Tortilla Route, Moreno Valley, CA
Moreno Valley, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Moreno Valley, California region for $75,000! Currently generating $510,484 in yearly sales and nets $58,188. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
EBITDA: $58,188
SafeSplash Swim School
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Empower families, strengthen communities, and grow a business with real meaning. Own a SafeSplash Swim School—Where Purpose Meets Profit.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $563,474
2 Lucrative Cookie Franchise Locations in Shopping Centers
Thousand Oaks, CA
Rare opportunity to own two premium franchise dessert shops located in the highly desirable Conejo Valley area. Known nationwide for its rotating weekly menu and signature gourmet cookies, this...
Cash Flow: $396,823
Specialty Jewelry Shop & Trendy Boutique-Prime Location-Cannery Row
Monterey, CA
Set in the heart of Cannery Row—Monterey’s most celebrated and highest-traffic destination—this specialty jewelry shop and stylish boutique provides shoppers from around the world with a truly...
Two-Location Day Spa Business | Established Brand | Strong Cash Flow
$2,250,000
Santa Rosa, CA
Auto Repair, Orange County, Low Rent - Priced To Sell!
Orange County, CA
This auto repair shop presents an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or a buyer looking to expand an existing operation. The facility is equipped with two above-ground hoists and reported...
Cash Flow: $75,000
B2B Ctr - Design & Print Biz - Repeat Client - Central San Diego
San Diego, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a very well established business in Central San Diego. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full...
Reputable Home Audio and Video Installation Business
Monterey County, CA
Long-standing and reputable, this custom home audio and video sales and installation company has served the Monterey Peninsula for over 25 years. The owners are ready to retire, creating an excellent...
Custom Cabinetry & Fine Woodworking Manufacturer – Northern California
Santa Clara County, CA
This well-established custom cabinetry and fine woodworking manufacturer has been serving Northern California homeowners, contractors, and designers for nearly four decades. Operating from a modern...
Cash Flow: $411,801
Business to Business Ctr - Design & Print Biz - Repeat Client
San Diego County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a very well established business in San Diego County. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full...
Cash Flow: $110,000
Thriving Local Pizza Shop – $120K SDE
Rancho Cordova, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a beloved, profitable pizzeria in the vibrant city of Rancho Cordova, California! Known for its fresh, customizable pizzas and community-driven spirit, this turnkey...
Cash Flow: $120,738
Attorney Directory Website for Sale – AbogadosDeDefensa.com (Spanish)
Riverside, CA
Unlock the fast-growing Spanish-speaking legal market with AbogadosDeDefensa.com, a premium attorney directory domain and website. “Abogados de Defensa” translates directly to “Defense Attorney,”...
Cash Flow: $1,200
Fibrenew
Franchise
Available in California
Mobile restoration service franchise serving six major markets. We repair leather, plastic, and vinyl in homes, cars, boats, planes, medical clinics, restaurants, and more.
Solo-Operator Trucking Business – Amazon Relay Contract + Truck Includ
Riverside, CA
Looking for an easy-to-operate logistics business with immediate income potential? This established solo-owner trucking operation is fully set up and ready to roll — ideal for an owner-operator or...
Cash Flow: $35,635
13 Jamba Juice Franchise Businesses - California
Palo Alto, CA
Thirteen (13) franchise locations in California (11 in N. CA and 2 in S. CA). Weighted Adj EBITDA (Store Level): $510,865. Some leases transferable. G&A not included. Inventory not included. Cash on...
EBITDA: $510,865
Established Transportation Company with Scalable Remote Operations
$150,000
Sacramento County, CA
Well established propular Liquor store
San Francisco, CA
Prime location on very busy street. seller claims current sales are 70K/mo with a robust margin. Lease is for 5+5+5 rent - 5500/mo Store size - 2500SF Open M-S 10 AM - 11 PM DISCLAIMER: The...
Flourishing restaurant in Berkeley mkt
Alameda County, CA
Famous restaurant with gross sales $634,528 in 2024. Size: 2500 plus seating outside Total seating - 100 (In and out) Rent- 6,498/mo including NNN Lease - 5 plus 5 years Current lease ending - May...
Metal Supermarkets
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Over $2 Million Average Gross Sales - As Low As $350,500 Investment & Recession-Safe
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,192,668
Semi-Absentee Donut Franchise – $134K SDE, Manager in Place
Orange County, CA
Established National Donut Franchise — Orange County, CA Corporate Corridor (Semi-Absentee) Established single location of a nationally recognized, made-to-order specialty donut brand, operating...
Cash Flow: $139,461
SMOKE ACCESSORIES WHOLESALER, MONTHLY NETS $30k
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established and profitable wholesale smoke shop accessories business has built a strong market presence and continues to experience consistent growth. In operation since 2007, the company...
Cash Flow: $360,000
Profitable Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop — Turnkey, Semi-Absentee
Placer County, CA
A well-established, profitable sandwich and ice cream combo store. This well-known sandwich brand currently has 32 locations in the greater Sacramento, Reno and Bay area -- plus locations in Arizona,...
Cash Flow: $65,402
Great Restaurant / Bar – Santa Barbara, 47 license for sale
Santa Barbara, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a high-end, full-service restaurant in one of the most prestigious and high-traffic areas of Santa Barbara. This is a confidential sale of an impressive restaurant space...
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Sunglass & Eyeglass Boutique – Profitable, Established, & Turnkey
San Diego, CA
10+ Years in Business | Prime San Diego Area Location | Steady Earnings Here’s a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established sunglass and eyeglass boutique that has been serving the San Diego...
Cash Flow: $78,000
Lamar Rutherford
Excellens Solutions
Serving San Diego County, CA
There are overlooked differences between "transactional" and "consultative" business brokers — and not knowing those differences can cost you thousands of dollars. You want a proven advisor . . .? ? A Consultative Broker with a proven system to maximize the value you'll get when you sell Consultative Broker with preferred access to qualified buyers Track record of success with other businesses in your industry — and able to sell for higher than expected. (We have participated in 100+ successful sales at maximum multipliers.) Proven framework combined with one-on-one consulting on how to tell the right story Deep accounting/CPA experience Deep analysis and understanding of your needs, current market conditions and enhanced ability to help you — even if you aren't prepared or positioned to sell immediately.
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Premier Pawn Shop w/ Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stanislaus County, CA
After more than 33 years of continued Ownership, it is time to retire and hand the keys to the kingdom over to the successor. Don’t miss the opportunity to be the owner of a long-established pawn shop...
Cash Flow: $407,000
Recession-Resistant B2B Franchise | 30% YoY Growth | $2.5M Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
Highly profitable essential-services franchise with a rapidly growing commercial customer base in a prime Southern California location. This business has evolved beyond a traditional retail model and...
Cash Flow: $299,221
High-Volume AYCE Sushi w/ strong profit and huge upside potential
$875,000
Los Angeles, CA
3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Southern California
California
Own a small, profitable portfolio of solo runs! › 3 Dedicated Solo Runs › Dedicated runs offer consistent, reliable revenue. › This business would be an excellent opportunity for a hands-on...
Cash Flow: $128,925
AI, VR and AR Training Solutions Company for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
The Company, with over 15 years of expertise in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), metaverse, and artificial intelligence (AI), is dedicated to transforming workforce performance across...
Cash Flow: $302,347
U.S. Lawns
Franchise
Available in California
U.S. Lawns is the #1 ranked franchise company in the commercial landscape management industry with more than 225 territories operating today. As you begin a career or life transition, choose an established brand with a proven system and proven success, as well as world-class support in a $120B commercial landscaping industry. It's time to build your turf, on your terms and for under a $100k investment. Own your own US Lawns franchise today and get your own business open in 60 days or less.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,500,018
Turn-Key Auto Repair Business for All Car Brands
San Diego County, CA
Auto Repair Business for sale with a strong local presence in San Diego. 3,200-sf Warehouse/office +725-sf Mezzanine. 2 Lifts and 2 Roll-up doors. 3-year Average Revenue: $286,786/year. 3-year Average...
Cash Flow: $66,655
Subway Franchise – Fresh Remodel, Modern Design, No Extra Costs!
Santa Rosa, CA
Business Description: Subway franchise for sale in an excellent Santa Rosa location. Established in 1989, this store has been successfully operated by the current owner since 2004. Recently remodeled...
Profitable Sandwich Franchise – Absentee Owner
Folsom, CA
Rare opportunity to own a profitable, absentee-run sandwich franchise. With strong cash flow, steady revenue, and a loyal customer base, this restaurant is perfectly positioned for sustainable growth...
Cash Flow: $34,481
Profitable Round Table Pizza – San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
Take ownership of a top-performing Round Table Pizza franchise in thriving San Joaquin County. This established location combines strong dine-in traffic with robust delivery sales, making it an ideal...
Cash Flow: $189,755
Round Table Pizza - California
Los Angeles County, CA
Since its founding in 1959, Round Table Pizza has been recognized as "Pizza Royalty™” for its homemade dough, signature three-cheese blend and gold-standard ingredients topped to the edge. Customers...
Cash Flow: $82,102
Multi-Location Car Rental Franchise Business - Prime Markets!
California
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, multi-location car rental franchise business operating under two recognized and complementary brands. Strategically located at three...
EBITDA: $7,210,000
Industrial Machine Shop in Chino
San Bernardino County, CA
This well-established industrial machine shop has been delivering precision machining, manufacturing, and repair services to a broad range of commercial sectors for over 20 years. With a reputation...
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Cash Flow: $31,192
Dietary Supplement Ingredients Distr & Wholesaler - Inland Empire
San Bernardino County, CA
Well-established B2B dietary supplement ingredients distribution company has been successfully operating in the inland empire area for over 15 years. It offers high quality dietary supplement...
Cash Flow: $217,000
Established Auto Garage in High-Traffic Area – Priced to Move!
Riverside County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Coachella Valley Dre: 02120938 Established auto repair with outstanding reputation. This Riverside, CA business has been family owned for many years and the seller is...
Cash Flow: $138,801
Granite Garage Floors
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Average Annual Franchise Revenue: $729,404* Own the #1 Ranked Concrete Coating Business by Entrepreneur Magazine.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $318,285
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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