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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Absentee Owner Concrete Polishing, Water Proofing & Coating - SC2172
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Cash Flow: $316,390
Established Smog Shop! Seeking Owner/Operator (25+ Years)
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
Lancaster, CA | Auto Body & Collision Center | $405K Owner-Adj. EBITDA
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, CA | Auto Body & Collision Center | $533K Owner-Adj. EBITDA
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
AU Micro SaaS App: 71% Recurring Revenue
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
Sylvan Learning of Salinas For Resale
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...
Profitable Toluca Lake Burbank Restaurant For Sale
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
Grow with this Established Staffing Business in Woodland, 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...
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Santa Maria, CA- Automotive Franchise for Sale
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...
Cash Flow: $275,000
B2B Wholesale Distribution Business - Concord, CA
Concord, 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...
Scenthound
Franchise
Available in California
Scenthound offers subscription-based dog wellness care focused on hygiene, health, and tech-driven convenience-affordable, accessible, and mission-driven.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $489,150
Scalable & Lucrative Experiential Dining Business For Sale in CA
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...
B2B Wholesale Distribution Business- Oakland, CA
Oakland, 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...
Two-Location Day Spa Business | Established Brand | Strong Cash Flow
$2,250,000
Santa Rosa, CA
San Jose to San Francisco, CA - ATM route for sale
San Jose, CA
33 ATM Locations in the San Francisco Bay area (SJ to SF)- mainly high-end Hotels, making $40,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $75,000 Buyer must join ACFN ATM franchise program....
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Cash Flow: $40,000
Anaheim, CA - ATM route for sale
Anaheim, CA
8 ATM Locations in the Anaheim, CA area - all high-end Hotels - making $16,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $31,213 Buyer must join ACFN ATM franchise program. Franchise program...
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Cash Flow: $16,000
Annie L Adjchavanich
Secret HQ, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Secret HQ, Inc is boutique California real estate brokerage specializing in second generation restaurant and bar business opportunities (ABC Type 41, 47, 48). Pizza, donut/dessert, bakery, ice cream, coffee, juice, boba and cafe spaces are our specialty. Beauty, wellness, nail salons, hair salons, spa businesses.
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San Francisco, CA - ATM route for sale
San Francisco, CA
7 ATM Locations in the San Francisco, CA area - all high-end Hotels, one shopping mall - making $11,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $20,898 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise...
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Cash Flow: $11,000
Patented US Based World Leader Iris Recognition Tech
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,...
Cash Flow: $9,280
American Made Athleisure Apparel Brand Built for Growth!
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...
Cash Flow: $4,332
Established HVAC Brand with Strong Digital Presence
Asset Sale
Sherman Oaks, CA
ESTABLISHED HVAC ASSET ACQUISITION OPPORTUNITY This asset sale presents a strategic acquisition opportunity for qualified HVAC contractors seeking immediate market entry or expansion in Southern...
Step Into a Successful Vitality Bowls with No Startup Hassle
Asset Sale
Santa Clara, CA
Own a Fast-Growing, Health-Focused Franchise in the Heart of Silicon Valley! Bypass the challenges of building a business from the ground up and step into ownership of an established Vitality Bowls...
Building Kidz
Franchise
Available in California
Building Kidz is one of the leaders in Preschool franchising today! Why? A lower investment, commitment to giving back to the communities it operates in, the highest EBITDA margins in the industry, and impacting children around the globe are just a few reasons.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,130,314
Turnkey Bakery/Cafe - Fully Equipped, Flexible Use - Hermosa Beach
Asset Sale
Hermosa Beach, CA
This is a fully built-out commercial kitchen and retail space located in a shopping mall with a large free parking lot and easy customer access. The space is sized for efficient, small-to-medium space...
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Turnkey ABA Provider Company – Los Angeles County
Asset Sale
Sherman Oaks, CA
Opportunity to acquire a newly established Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provider company in Los Angeles County. The company is being offered as a turnkey platform acquisition with no current client...
Established Transportation Company with Scalable Remote Operations
$150,000
Sacramento County, CA
California CDPH Hospice License for Sale - LA County
Asset Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Licensed California hospice agency available for acquisition in Los Angeles County. CDPH license active and in good standing, originally issued July 2021, with the current license term running through...
Asset sale only- Fully built out restaurant for sale in Sausalito
Asset Sale
Sausalito, CA
Over 1400 SF Type 1 Hood Installed Walk-In Cooler Walk-In Freezer Prep Table, Steamer, Cooler and More Equipment Spacious Kitchen and Food Preparation Area Existing Restaurant Infrastructure...
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Pre Existing Facility Zoned for Cannabis MicroBusiness San Diego
Asset Sale
La Mesa, CA
Pre Existing Cultivation Facility Zoned for Cannabis Cultivation, Distribution & Manufacturing High-Power Infrastructure & Production-Ready Layout (La Mesa, San Diego) #2077 Commercial cannabis...
Turnkey 6-Station Salon Near Beverly Hills | RENT ONLY $4,164/MO.
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
TURNKEY 6-STATION SALON NEAR BEVERLY HILLS | RENT ONLY $4,164/MO. Stop Renting a Chair — Step Into Your Own Salon $99,000 Excellent opportunity for an established stylist, colorist, salon owner or...
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Monterey Peninsula Market/Grocery + 34-Seat Restaurant Water Credits
Asset Sale
Monterey County, CA
Rare opportunity for an operator looking to launch or expand on the Monterey Peninsula. This approx. 5,100 sq. ft. facility combines a permitted retail/grocery primary use, valuable food-service water...
Turnkey Boba Tea Shop – Prime Santa Monica Location
Asset Sale
Santa Monica, CA
A well-established boba tea business is now available for sale in one of the most desirable retail corridors in Los Angeles County — Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica. This turnkey opportunity comes...
Rare SF Micro License: Turnkey Cultivation, Retail & Distribution
Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
Rare Micro License Retail Delivery, Cultivation, Manufacturing and Distribution Turnkey For Sale (San Francisco, California) #1977 Positioned in the heart of San Francisco’s highly competitive...
Camp Bow Wow
Franchise
Available Nationwide
A Franchise Opportunity that will really get your Tail Wagging
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,089,860
Turn Key- Up to code established restaurant ready for a new owner
Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an established, fully-equipped restaurant in the heart of San Francisco's SoMA district, steps from Moscone Center and a neighborhood on the upswing — the construction that...
Turnkey Medical Spa with Growth Opportunities- Motivated Seller
Asset Sale
West Carson, CA
TURNKEY MEDICAL SPA - Motivated Seller Perfect for Owner‑Operator or Investor This fully equipped, move-in ready space is positioned in a highly visible shopping plaza with excellent signage and lots...
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High-Volume AYCE Sushi w/ strong profit and huge upside potential
$875,000
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey 113-Light Cannabis Empire — Los Angeles, Rare Opportunity
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
113 Flower Lights Fully Built Out Cannabis Cultivation, Manufacturing & Distribution Business For Sale Includes Real Estate (Los Angeles, California) #2068 Take advantage of the opportunity to acquire...
$125K Santa Ana 2nd-Gen Restaurant – Turnkey Lease Transfer
Asset Sale
Santa Ana, CA
Incredible, time-sensitive opportunity to acquire a fully permitted, 2nd-generation restaurant space in Santa Ana, California. Over $505,000 was invested into the Tenant Improvements (TI) and...
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PestMaster
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Average Annual Franchise Revenue:$514,024* Own an Award-Winning Pest Control Business with the Flexibility of a Home-Based Office.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $257,593
Turnkey Chinese Restaurant for Sale in Prime Monterey Park Location
Asset Sale
Monterey Park, CA
Established Chinese Restaurant Asset Sale - Prime Monterey Park Location This fully operational Chinese restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a complete restaurant setup in the...
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144 Flower Light Fully Operational Cannabis Cultivation & Distribution
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
144 Flower Light Fully Operational Cannabis Cultivation & Distribution Business For Sale Los Angeles, California) #2097 Step into a fully licensed, fully operational cultivation and distribution...
Design-Forward California Wine Brand With Sales and Distribution
Asset Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Dream Dweller is a complete, ready-to-run California wine brand from the Paso Robles area. The identity, the labels, the photography, the social presence, an active distribution partner, and a base of...
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Mortgage Lender Database
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Top Producing Los Angeles County, CA lender is selling his 20 year database of over 8000+ clients in his database. Loans provided by Bank of the West, Bank of Montreal, Newrez, Guaranteed Rate,...
Turnkey Luxury Spa / Med Spa Opportunity – Downey
Asset Sale
Downey, CA
Turnkey Luxury Spa / Med Spa Opportunity in Downey, CA Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully designed, fully built-out 1,772 SF spa and wellness location in Downey. Approximately $240,000 was...
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Patrick Totah
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.
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Vending Machine Equipment sale
Asset Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
Asset Sale: Vending Machine Equipment Collection This asset sale offers a collection of vending machine equipment in very good condition, perfect for entrepreneurs looking to enter the vending machine...
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Turnkey Restaurant opportunity-Fully Equipped & Ready for your Concept
Asset Sale
Norwalk, CA
Prime turnkey restaurant opportunity next to a movie theater! Fully equipped with an outdoor patio, Beer & wine license, excellent visibility and strong foot traffic. Ready to bring your concept to...
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Turn-Key Restaurant in Elk Grove!
$295,000
Elk Grove, CA
Modern Dental Office 7 Operatory Turn Key for Sale
Asset Sale
San Jose, CA
If you are a dentist or specialist looking for a new space, this 7 operatory, 2855 square foot practice is worth seeing. All equipment, cabinetry and improvements are included in the sale. Lease is...
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PRICE REDUCED | Humboldt County Mixed-Light Cultivation + Real Estate
Asset Sale
Eureka, CA
PRICE REDUCED | Humboldt County Mixed-Light Cultivation + Real Estate Included | $499K (Humboldt County, California) #2094 Motivated seller offering an opportunity to acquire an established cannabis...
Line-x
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Own a proven leader in protective coatings & truck accessories—LINE-X offers high ROI, strong support, and multi-revenue stream potential.
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity — Prime Wilshire Corridor
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1045 Area: Los Angeles Asking Price: $150,000 Base Rent:...
Brand new Home Health agency for sale
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Lucrative industry, provider number has been assigned, all required licenses have been paid for....
Turnkey Cannabis Microbusiness | Manufacturing, Distro & Delivery
Asset Sale
Pacoima, CA
Turnkey Pacoima, Los Angeles Cannabis Microbusiness | Manufacturing, Distribution & Delivery (Pacoima, California) #2093 Acquire a fully built-out, non-operational cannabis microbusiness in Pacoima,...
Restaurant Opportunity with a Beer & Wine license in Pacific Beach
Asset Sale
Pacific Beach, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1047 Area: San Diego (Pacific Beach) Asking Price:...
Restaurant Asset Sale – Beautiful Buildout + Full Kitchen Included
Asset Sale
Fountain Valley, CA
RESTAURANT ASSET SALE - TURNKEY OPPORTUNITY IN PRIME ORANGE COUNTY LOCATION Exceptional restaurant asset sale featuring a beautifully renovated space with complete kitchen setup in a thriving Fountain...
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$80K in Luxury Swimwear Inventory/Professional Creatives/Website
Asset Sale
San Diego, CA
Papercut Swim is a premium swimwear brand blending luxury with a western edge. Known for its distinctive stud-and-grommet hardware and exceptional fabric quality, the brand offers a carefully curated...
Turnkey Smart Vending Business Asset
Asset Sale
Santa Rosa, CA
OFFERING SUMMARY: • Asking Price: $10,000 • Original Turnkey DFY Acquisition Basis: $27,000 (Represents a 63% / $17,000 capital expenditure savings) • Asset Type: Commercial Unattended Smart Retail...
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Rare to acquire a fully equipped, turnkey restaurant in Fairfield
Asset Sale
Fairfield, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity with Type 1 Hood – Fairfield, CA Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, turnkey food and beverage business located in an established Fairfield retail center....
Disposable Face Mask Manufacturing Asset (Price Reduced!!!)
Asset Sale
Monrovia, CA
Disposable Face Mask factory, lock stock and barrel, everything you need to start making and selling face masks. Ideal for Mon and Pop, Veteran and minority operations. 2 automated mask making...
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WSI - Digital Marketing
Franchise
Available in California
WSI is a digital marketing company with a strong international presence. Our Digital Marketing Consultants use their knowledge and expertise to make a difference for businesses all around the world.
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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