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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...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $302,347

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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...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $66,655

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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...

$229,000

$229,000

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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...

$175,000

$175,000

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...

$595,000

$595,000

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...

$125,000

$125,000

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...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

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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$249,000

$249,000

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...

$450,000

$450,000

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...

$170,000

$170,000

Cash Flow: $138,801

Glass Doctor
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Ranked #1 Glass Installation/Repairs franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $969K average gross sales (home & business) and $677K average gross sales (auto)!*

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $969,663

Shell Gas Station w/ Real Property & More $650,000 Net Profit

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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...

$3,800,000

$3,800,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Gas station, C-store & carwash — Over $500,000 net income

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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...

$4,600,000

$4,600,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Prime San Diego Market

$449,000 - San Diego County, CA

$449,000

San Diego County, CA

Robert Moran

United Franchise Group

Ice Cream Shop

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 +/-....

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Beauty Franchise in Affluent Area, Semi Absentee, Turnkey

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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$100,000

$100,000

John Hawke

SpringBoard Pool Route Brokers

Serving Sacramento County, CA

Pool Service Industry Experts Specializing in Pool Route Sales. Buy through SpringBoard PRB We specialize in selling pool service accounts and we are excellent at what we do. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker firm and are more than qualified to answer any questions and assist you with the purchase of a pool service route. We offer unlimited consulting support after the sale. We give you the Pool Business in a Box – FREE. Sell Through SpringBoard PRB We help you evaluate the accounts you are selling to get you what they are worth. Our proven internet and print media marketing campaign will give you a fast and easy sale of your pool route accounts. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker and have held a C61 Pool & Spa Contractors license. We are more than qualified to answer any questions you have about the sale of your route. We pre-qualify all potential buyers. We contact and qualify every potential buyer. We verify that the buyer has the funds and the desire to purchase. We only work with Cash Buyers. We never ask you for any upfront fees. We earn our commission by only getting paid after your pool route sale closes. We handle the escrow process to ensure a smooth transaction. We provide the appropriate paperwork to complete the sales transaction. Confidentiality is our priority. Your name and contact information are not known until you disclose it to the qualified buyer. We are a neutral third party that will help with any disputes between the buyer and seller.

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Chiropractic Office 40+ Years – Auburn, CA

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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...

$530,000

$530,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Orange County Medical Spa For Sale

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...

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

Cash Flow: $576,603

Packaging Supplies & Equipment Sales

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,...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $425,000

34.9% SDE Growth Established Hot Water Heating Contractor & Wholesale

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...

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Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $745,000

Premier Central Valley Residential Custom Cabinetry Company

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...

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Allegra Marketing Print Mail
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Join the Allegra network, a leader in the marketing and print industry since 1977. Our business-to-business model offers turnkey opportunities with limitless revenue streams.

$100,000

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,080,898

Branded Hotel for Sale In Anderson Near Redding, CA for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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,...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

Cash Flow: $850,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

5 Days Deli in Affluent Coastal Community

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,...

$127,000

$127,000

Cash Flow: $124,000

Leading Business Brokerage Franchise

$99,000 - San Jose, CA

$99,000

San Jose, CA

Judah Dishington

United Franchise Group

Full-Service Car Wash $290,000, Property Available for $990,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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,...

$290,000

$290,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Thriving Bar & Nightclub Now Available in San Francisco!

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...

$625,000

$625,000

Cash Flow: $226,213

Premier Stucco and Sandblasting Contractor

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...

$951,000

$951,000

Cash Flow: $211,282

Since 1938 this Supermarket has served the needs of the community!

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...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Biotech Co. Patents & Medical Device 5% Market Share = $90MM Revenue

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...

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

Stucco and Plastering Business for Sale

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...

$1,799,000

$1,799,000

Cash Flow: $429,602

Upscale Nail Salon - Great Location - Absentee Owner Opportunity

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-...

$289,888

$289,888

Cash Flow: $94,000

The Little Gym Child Fitness
Franchise

Available Nationwide

The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages newborn to 12 years. Backed by decades of success and a globally recognized brand, The Little Gym franchise empowers owners to help kids build confidence, motor skills, and social-emotional strength through movement-based learning and gymnastics. With a loyal customer base, multiple revenue streams, and comprehensive support, franchisees are well-equipped to grow a meaningful business that positively impacts lives.

$100,000

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $658,446

Established Auto Repair Business, Smog, DMV Services

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...

$139,888

$139,888

Salesforce Consulting Service Company for Sale

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...

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Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $672,048

Two-Location Day Spa Business | Established Brand | Strong Cash Flow

$2,250,000 - Santa Rosa, CA

$2,250,000

Santa Rosa, CA

Mission's Tortilla Route, Central Riverside, CA

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...

$205,000

$205,000

EBITDA: $104,921

30+ Years Environmental Inspection and Consultation Business

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...

$385,000

$385,000

Cash Flow: $101,584

Window Genie
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Ranked as a top Window Cleaning/Pressure Washing franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $475K average gross sales!*

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $475,638

Mission's Tortilla Route, Moreno Valley, CA

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...

$216,000

$216,000

Cash Flow: $62,484

Profitable Italian Restaurant for Sale

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...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $197,000

B2B Marketing Print, Promo & Marketing Business in the South Bay

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...

$156,000

$156,000

Established Mediterranean & Lebanese Restaurant

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,...

$218,818

$218,818

Cash Flow: $82,129

Roll-Off Dumpster Service Rentals

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...

$179,999

$179,999

Cash Flow: $116,961

Greg Offsay

illi Commercial Real Estate

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

illi Commercial is a full service commercial real estate firm located in Southern California, specializing in landlord and tenant representation, investment sales, property management, and consulting services. We’re a different kind of real estate company – serving clients and communities through collaboration, experience, and innovation. In 2007 we set out to build a different kind of real estate company. We fostered a culture of collaboration amongst ourselves and the people that we serve. We are focusing on attracting and unleashing the most talented professionals in the industry. We have developed a fun and fulfilling team environment that embodies collaboration and provides a positive impact within the lives of our associates and within the communities that we serve. The dedication of our team and our culture is unmatched in the industry and allows us to deliver the utmost value and benefits to our clients. No matter what your requirements, be it expanding your current space, moving to a new building, investment strategy, relocating your corporate headquarters or growing into new markets, illi Commercial can help you make decisions in your company’s best interest – saving you time, minimizing costs and maximizing value. Our team will ensure that your properties receive maximum exposure through aggressive marketing techniques, results-oriented philosophy, and a commitment to providing each listing with the tools required to fill vacant space or sell a building.

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For Sale: Established Cannabis Trucking Company

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...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $245,000

Premier Los Angeles Event Rental Company — 30+ Year Legacy

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....

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

Cash Flow: $395,787

Established Transportation Company with Scalable Remote Operations

$150,000 - Sacramento County, CA

$150,000

Sacramento County, CA

Darrin Davenport

Common Ground Business Brokers

B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business in Five Cities Region

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...

$160,000

$160,000

Mobil Gas Station with Circle K C-Store. Hard Corner.

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...

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$3,695,000

$3,695,000

Mosquito Joe
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Ranked as a top Pest Control franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. 88% recurring customers!*

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $376,414

Auto Repair Shop for Sale - Santa Cruz, CA

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...

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$492,000

$492,000

Auto Repair Shop for Sale - Morgan Hill, CA

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...

$295,000

$295,000

Reputable Long Standing Independent K-12 Tutoring Center

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...

$159,000

$159,000

Cash Flow: $93,000

Santa Clarita, CA Established Mobile Pet Grooming

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...

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$165,000

$165,000

Upscale Restaurant & Bar, SBA Approved

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...

$899,000

$899,000

Cash Flow: $490,000

Cable TV Billing & Authorization Software for Sale

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...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $1,429

Mission's Tortilla Route, Santa Clarita, CA

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...

$85,000

$85,000

EBITDA: $67,080

Custom Glass and Mirror Installation Contractor

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...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $315,423

Absentee Owner Concrete Polishing, Water Proofing & Coating - SC2172

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...

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$849,000

$849,000

Cash Flow: $316,390

Sam the Concrete Man
Franchise

Available in California

Concrete Systems. Concrete Results. Concrete Profits.

$35,000

$35,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $998,115

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

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.