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...

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...
Cash Flow: $31,192

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

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

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Sacramento County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, nationally recognized, branded gas station with a convenience store, U-Haul franchise, and valuable real estate. This well-established...
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Sacramento County, CA
This fantastic location is located at a very busy intersection in the heart of Sacramento County. The owner claims he sells over 110,000 to 120,000 gallons of gas at a 40-cent to $1 margin; the...
Granada Hills, CA
La Michocana Retro Ice Cream shop. All freezers, equipment, receipies, refrigeration, ice maker, crepe machine and coffee maker included. POP SYSTEM available showing $194,000 in annual sales +/-....
Cash Flow: $100,000
Orange County, CA
Highly rated beauty franchise business located in one of the best locations for this service. Offers full Lash and Brow Services. This franchise is one of the top businesses for lash services. This...
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Placer County, CA
Step into a well-established chiropractic practice with a 40+ year legacy in the desirable community of Auburn, California. The current owner is retiring AND MOTIVATED, creating an opportunity for a...
Anaheim, CA
Established in 2001 by visionary founders, this esteemed Medical Spa practice in Southern California's historic Colony District of Anaheim presents an exceptional opportunity for an established...
Cash Flow: $576,603
Los Angeles County, CA
This business is a wholesale supplier of packaging materials, serving manufacturers and distributors. Its product line includes shrink film, tamper-evident bands, shrink sleeves, pallet stretch wrap,...
Cash Flow: $425,000
Available in California
JETSET Pilates is a 50-Minute High-Intensity, Low Impact Full-Body Workout on our custom JETSET Reformer. JETSET Pilates blends traditional Pilates with intentional choreography and seamless transitions, creating a dynamic, high-intensity, low-impact workout that keeps muscles under constant tension for fast, transformative results
Avg. Unit Revenue: $924,028
California
This 20-year-old mechanical services company specializes in hot water heating systems, water heater installations, boiler service, and hydronic heating, as well as solar thermal integration. In...
Cash Flow: $745,000
Stanislaus County, CA
Looking to own a well-established, highly regarded, custom cabinetry business in the heart of the Central Valley? This company is widely known by homeowners and builders for building the best and most...
$2,250,000
Santa Rosa, CA
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Anderson, CA
This Best Western Hotel , built in 1978, has 39 units and a Manger Suite in a two story, Exterior corridor building. All spacious guest rooms include microwaves, cable television, refrigerators,...
Cash Flow: $850,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
Don't miss this rare chance to acquire a well-established deli offering a unique blend of grab-and-go convenience and casual dine-in comfort. Featuring a customer-favorite menu of sandwiches, sushi,...
Cash Flow: $124,000
Nanda Nandkishore, M&AMI, CBI
Acacia Group, Inc.
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Check out the company website at www.AcaciaGroupInc.com for details of our services.
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San Bernardino, CA
• BUSINESS ONLY $290,000, Property Available for $990,000 • Established Reputation: San Bernardino is recognized as the first full-service car wash to offer 100% hand wash services since 1989,...
San Francisco, CA
Discover a thriving Bar & Nightclub, established for over 11 years and flourishing! With diverse revenue streams, this venue generated $1,165,910 in gross revenue for 2024. Valuable licenses—including...
Cash Flow: $226,213
San Diego County, CA
A great opportunity to own a well run - established stucco contractor. Premier Stucco and Sandblasting Contractor - Company provides top-quality service to customers by having an experienced team of...
Cash Flow: $211,282
California
Located in a rural community of Northern California, the store carries a full line of Grocery, Produce, Meat and Liquor inventory selections that provide customers a wide range of brand name products...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Irvine, CA
The Company has proprietary technology that addresses a leading cause of maternal death (76,000) and fetal death (500,000) annually worldwide. 8% of pregnancies in the US and 14% worldwide have...
Available in California
Unlock Your Future with FS Cut & Color! Join a thriving community of nearly 600 franchises and counting with FS Cut & Color. Leverage our affordable luxury brand, low overhead, and simple operations for a stable investment in the ever-growing hair care industry. Benefit from our cutting-edge POS and color technology, exclusive product lines, and comprehensive franchise support. With thousands of available territories and a proven business model, you can scale your business efficiently. Discover how you can start your journey with FS Cut & Color and achieve entrepreneurial success.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $325,419
San Diego County, CA
Established in 1974 and Offering a Wide Range of Services to Suit Projects of All Sizes Including: Scaffolding Water and Sand Blasting Decorative Foam Detailing Repair Work and Patching Interior...
Cash Flow: $429,602
Riverside, CA
Dream of getting into the "spa" business? Here's your chance to step into a fully-equipped, stylish nail spa with a loyal clientele in a prime location!- Modern interior and relaxing ambiance-...
Cash Flow: $94,000
$150,000
Sacramento County, CA
Murrieta, CA
Established Auto Repair Business with Smog & DMV Services – Southern California An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established automotive service business in a high-traffic area of Southern...
San Jose, CA
The Company is a highly reputable and verified Salesforce consulting firm, recognized as a Salesforce Summit Partner for three consecutive years, which is the highest Salesforce accreditation. With...
Cash Flow: $672,048
Riverside, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Central Riverside, California region for $205,000! Currently generating $772,366 in yearly sales and nets $104,921. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
EBITDA: $104,921
California
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected environmental inspection and consulting business that has been serving Southern California for over 30 years. The company specializes in...
Cash Flow: $101,584
Moreno Valley, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Moreno Valley, California region for $216,000! Currently generating $554,732 in yearly sales and nets an estimated $62,484. Distributorship and territory are...
Cash Flow: $62,484
Orange County, CA
Discover an incredible opportunity with this charming restaurant, established in 2015! Spanning approximately 1,100 sq. ft., it boasts a spacious patio perfect for al fresco dining. With a monthly...
Cash Flow: $197,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in Los Angeles County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional reputation and...
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Full-Service Plumbing, Sewer, and Drain Company
Avg. Unit Revenue: $452,959
Moreno Valley, CA
For sale is a highly regarded Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine restaurant that has quickly become a local favorite. This well-established business offers a diverse menu featuring popular pita wraps,...
Cash Flow: $82,129
Monterey County, CA
Perfect for sole proprietor/owner operator, and/or an add-on for an existing business complimentary to this one! Year-round business with minimal seasonal changes. Run your own schedule. This is a...
Cash Flow: $116,961
$875,000
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Cruz County, CA
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to acquire a profitable and well-established cannabis trucking company serving over 700 clients. This turnkey operation is scalable and comes with a stable and...
Cash Flow: $245,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Asset-backed acquisition. Asking price secured by ~$2.93M of professionally maintained event inventory, supported by 32 years of trade goodwill, a tenured GM, and a loyal multigenerational clientele....
Cash Flow: $395,787
Available in California
First Choice Business Brokers are a team of passionate professionals that assist buyers and sellers of small to medium-sized businesses with their buying/selling transactions. With over 25 years of industry-leading experience, new franchise owners are expertly trained in a proven business model. This unique opportunity offers multiple streams of revenue by helping business owners.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $315,395
San Luis Obispo County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in San Luis Obispo County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional reputation...
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a must see, newly remodeled Mobil gas station with Circle K convenience store and ABC liquor license, located on a hard corner of a major intersection on the border of Orange County and LA...
Santa Cruz, CA
For Sale: Established AAMCO Transmission & Auto Repair Shop Upside Potential: The average AAMCO generates $1.1M in annual revenue—huge growth opportunity! Nationally Recognized Brand: Benefit from...
Morgan Hill, CA
Nationally Recognized Brand: Benefit from strong brand reputation and support. Perfect opportunity for an owner-operator or investor looking to step into a well-established auto repair business with...
Sacramento County, CA
This learning center provides high quality in-classroom setting tutoring services led by credentialed teachers. With nearly 30 years of refined systems and procedures, the center has a proven track...
Cash Flow: $93,000
Jason Keyz
KEYZ Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
KEYZ Business Broker is a Southern California–based business brokerage firm led by principal broker Jason Keyz, proudly serving Orange County, Los Angeles County, and San Diego County. We specialize in the confidential sale of privately-held businesses and the representation of qualified buyers seeking established, profitable companies to acquire. Built on integrity, discretion, and results, our boutique approach means every client receives senior-level attention from valuation through closing. Whether you're a business owner planning your exit strategy or an entrepreneur searching for the right opportunity, KEYZ Business Broker delivers expert guidance, accurate business valuations, and skilled negotiation that protects your interests at every step. With multilingual capabilities in English, Spanish, Hindi, Sindhi, and Tagalog, we proudly serve Southern California's diverse business community — bridging cultural and language gaps that other firms overlook. CA DRE Licensed Broker #01906778.
Santa Clarita, CA
Established Mobile Pet Spa Franchise available in one of the fastest growing markets in Santa Clarita! The asking price includes the business and van. The van is a 2023 Ram Promaster 3500...
San Joaquin County, CA
A very successful, upscale restaurant and bar known for its unique menu was established in 2022 and has experienced a consistent increase in revenue since then. The beautifully decorated establishment...
Cash Flow: $490,000
$295,000
Elk Grove, CA
San Diego, CA
This business was founded by a software engineer with 44 years of experience in Cable TV Billing, Subscriber Management, and Provisioning systems, developed a fully scalable Cable TV...
Cash Flow: $1,429
Los Angeles, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Santa Clarita, California region for $85,000! Currently generating $477,724 in yearly sales and nets $67,080. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
EBITDA: $67,080
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Water Wings Swim School transforms lives through the power of swimming, creating confident swimmers and stronger communities. Our pools welcome swimmers from 3 months to adult, with carefully designed classes that match every ability level and learning style. Our proven curriculum builds water safety skills and swimming confidence in a warm, indoor environment that keeps students comfortable and engaged throughout their aquatic journey. We've developed a business model that supports franchisee success through multiple revenue opportunities. Our modern facilities feature temperature-controlled pools, professional instruction, retail amenities, and various programs that create outstanding student experiences while providing sustainable growth for franchise owners. As members of the United States Swim School Association, we proudly uphold the highest standards in aquatic education. We work with our franchisees to bring exceptional swim instruction to communities nationwide.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,592,892
San Diego County, CA
A well-established custom glass and mirror company specializes in creating custom glass enclosures, mirrors, and glass guardrails. Its clientele primarily consists of general contractors, tile...
Cash Flow: $315,423
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...
Cash Flow: $316,390
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...
Cash Flow: $68,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Established collision and paint business with a steady revenue model and a well-known brand behind it. The work is a mix of retail, trade, and fleet, which keeps things balanced and holds up well even...
Cash Flow: $405,000
Fresno County, CA
Established collision and paint business with a steady, recession-resistant revenue model and a well-known brand behind it. The work is a healthy mix of retail, trade, and fleet, which keeps the book...
Cash Flow: $533,000
Los Angeles, CA
Our client is a niche Micro SaaS Connector App product development business headquartered in Australia, seeking a growth partner to facilitate global expansion, particularly into the North American...
Cash Flow: $60,075
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...
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...
Cash Flow: $385,000
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...
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Step into the $43 billion resale industry with Kid to Kid, a franchise that transforms high-quality, gently used kids' items into a profitable, purpose-driven business. Backed by 30+ years of innovation, unparalleled support, and a thriving community of 120+ stores, Kid to Kid offers the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building your own success story.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,017,375
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.