Napa, CA
Legit Queso is a turn key, premium refrigerated grab and go line of queso products. The asset sale includes an established business model, intellectual property, and a ready to scale platform. Legit...

Napa, CA
Legit Queso is a turn key, premium refrigerated grab and go line of queso products. The asset sale includes an established business model, intellectual property, and a ready to scale platform. Legit...

Simi Valley, CA
Established Korean BBQ location for last 10 years + New lease in place. Many patrons, Locally located stable Restaurant. Great potential growth!! Busy shopping center with 7-11. For over a decade,...
Los Angeles, CA
women dresses, well active good reputation, high quality, well-handled profitable 1340 Santee st los Angeles, ca, 90015 cestlaviecouturela.com Instagram, google map, face book, WhatsApp need owners'...

Ontario, CA
The studio comes equipped with a complete professional video recording system, multiple backdrop configurations, production props, and dedicated storage space, allowing new owner to begin operations...
Chino, CA
Turnkey three-lane mobile axe throwing trailer, fully equipped and ready to operate from day one. This 14-foot trailer is built for the growing mobile entertainment market, delivering a fun,...
Salinas, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established restaurant in a prime Salinas location. Family owned and operated for more than 15 years, this business has built a loyal customer base and...
Anaheim, CA
Turnkey Anaheim Salon | Prime Location | Established Business | Growth Potential | Expand with Nail Services Milano Salon is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully designed, fully...
Anaheim, CA
High-Performing Operational Orange County Cannabis Delivery Business Established & Turnkey Orange County, California #2064 Seize the opportunity to acquire a fully operational, licensed non-storefront...
San Diego, CA
This rare Little Italy restaurant opportunity is located in one of San Diego's busiest dining and pedestrian corridors. With excellent visibility, strong walkability, tourism, residential density, and...
San Diego, CA
uilt-Out Commercial Food Production Facility in Miramar Business District Rare opportunity to purchase a fully built-out, approximately 2,800-square-foot commercial food production facility in the...
Available in California
Taste Buds Kitchen is a unique culinary experience—kids’ kitchen by day, adult BYOB kitchen by night. We deliver fun, hands-on cooking classes, camps, parties, and corporate events in stylish, upscale kitchens designed to impress guests ages 2 to 99. More than just a cooking class, Taste Buds Kitchen creates memorable, joy-filled experiences that bring people together around food. Behind the scenes, franchise owners benefit from exceptional training, proven systems, and a clear, streamlined path to success led by an experienced leadership team. This is an emerging, in-demand franchise that blends entertainment, education, and community—turning the kitchen into a place where confidence grows, connections are made, and memories last long after the aprons come off.
Los Angeles, CA
Serious Inquiries Only. PRIME VENICE BEACH BOARDWALK ASSET SALE - Restaurant / Cafe - Bring your concept! Exceptional lease opportunity in one of Los Angeles' most coveted tourist destinations. This...
Colton, CA
Currently operating as a Buffalo Franchise. Asset Sale $69,000. Everything included except the POS, digital menus and Shake machine. Large Hood, clean kitchen and Modern Build Out with Exposed HVAC...
$14,995
Palm Springs, CA
Camarillo, CA
Bookshelf Memories is a niche ecommerce brand selling premium DIY miniature book nook kits, with approximately $100K in revenue and a differentiated flagship product in the craft, decor, and gifting...
Santa Ana, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, modern 12-station salon located in the highly desirable South Coast Metro area of Santa Ana, California. Positioned in a high-visibility...
Giti Majdy & Kian Kakavand
Transworld Business Advisors - San Jose South
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
· For over forty years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses · Ranked #1 in the industry by Entrepreneur Magazine every year since 2012 · Maintains an inventory of over 5,000 current and exclusive business listings at any time throughout the system. · Network of over 850 Transworld Brokers working for YOU! · 250+ Offices Worldwide · Working with us gives you access to the largest network, the most experienced team, and the most opportunities when buying or selling a business with us · Over 400,000 buyers in our database, the largest network in the industry! · The Transworld Sales Process has been used to consummate over 15,000 deals. · We spend more $$ marketing our listings than anyone else!
San Diego County, CA
TURNKEY PLAYGROUND BUSINESS SYSTEM Own a scalable, modern and premium playground brand with complete product lines and operating system already built. This turnkey asset package includes the brand,...
La Mesa, CA
Fully Operational Strong Brand Name Retail Dispensary for Sale (La Mesa, California) #2060 Established cannabis retail dispensary located in La Mesa, San Diego County, offering an opportunity to...
Monterey, CA
High Grossing Dispensary only Dispensary in the CITY (Monterey County, California) #2059 Established cannabis retail dispensary located in Monterey County, offering the opportunity to acquire an...
Oakland, CA
Fully Licensed Operational Indoor Cannabis Cultivation 5k SqFt Canopy Business For Sale (Oakland, California) #2058 Available now is a fully built-out cultivation opportunity in Oakland, California,...
Fullerton, CA
Recently built Hispanic Grocery store including a integrated Taqueria, Panderia (Bakery), and Carneceria (Butcher). Can be converted easily into another ethnic grocer or ranch market. Amazing...
Available Nationwide
Brew community and profit with Ziggi’s Coffee—flexible formats, strong support, and high AUV in one of America’s fastest-growing franchises.
El Sobrante, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a turnkey restaurant and bar through an asset sale in El Sobrante, California. Located on a major thoroughfare within a thriving residential and commercial...
Carlsbad, CA
This is a complete fixed-asset package from a recently closed mobile device repair store located in Carlsbad, CA. All equipment was used in a professional retail environment and has been properly...
$258,000
Walnut, CA
Morgan Hill, CA
Turn key permitted mobile Food Facility for cold kitchen needs Location: Morgan Hill, CA (and surrounding Bay Area) Looking for a ready to go food trailer for your charcuterie, ice cream, coffee or...
Stockton, CA
1.6M Annual EBITDA Dispensary (Stockton, California) #2055 Opportunity to acquire a high-performing, fully operational cannabis dispensary in Stockton, California, offered as an ASSET SALE. This...
Beverly Hills, CA
Easy to manage, beautique space. Complete salon build-out: styling stations, sinks/plumbing, electrical, lighting Chairs, mirrors, shampoo bowls, retail displays, etc Can include retail products and...
San Jose, CA
For sale: Turnkey Mobile Pet Grooming Business including van, domain, intellectual assets – $95,000 Located in Santa Clara County, CA This is a fully set-up and ready-to-operate mobile pet grooming...
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...
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County Playa Vista Restaurant & Bar, Asset Sale, Great Location & ABC Type 47 Hard Liquor License RRC# 5349 Asking Price: $130,000 Location: Los Angeles County Annual Revenue: $780,000...
San Francisco County, CA
Prime Restaurant Opportunity — Pacific Heights, San Francisco RRC#5342 Offered at $325,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: $1,682,419 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly...
Available Nationwide
Own a business Reselling Items to the Federal, State, Local Governments and Military!
Sacramento, CA
CABINET MANUFACTURING ASSET SALE - SACRAMENTO, CA Exceptional opportunity to acquire a complete cabinet manufacturing operation in Sacramento County through an asset sale. This acquisition includes...
Fullerton, CA
• Size: 1,866 Rent: approximately $5,500, NNN included • This established Japanese ramen restaurant presents a strong opportunity for an operator seeking a fully built out kitchen in a high demand...
$749,000
California
Los Angeles, CA
Size: 550 SF Rent: Approximately $2,762 rent per month, $964 NNN * Great opportunity to purchase the operating Ramen restaurant with low rent. * The restaurant is well designed for Ramen Restaurant. *...
West Los Angeles, CA
** Size: 1,700 SF , ** Rent: Approximately $9,131 rent per month and Included NNN ** Established in 2007, this restaurant is located on the bustling row of eateries on Santa Monica Blvd in the...
Available Nationwide
Wonderly Lights presents a unique franchise opportunity tailored to your entrepreneurial preferences, allowing you to run a seasonal addition to your business portfolio or a stand-alone, year-round, full-service outdoor lighting business. Our seasonal holiday lighting services provide an especially attractive opportunity for those balancing their time with another seasonal venture.
Capistrano Beach, CA
ASSET SALE - Premier Construction Services Company Established in 1987, this well-respected excavation and grading company offers a comprehensive asset portfolio positioned for immediate acquisition...
Los Angeles, CA
Here’s a professional paragraph you could use when talking to potential buyers: Exclusive Mr. Rooter Plumbing franchise territory rights available for acquisition in the highly desirable West Los...
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...
Orange County, CA
This established eyelash extension studio is located in a highly affluent Southern California lifestyle center. Positioned in a premier plaza alongside national anchors, the business enjoys...
Aptos, CA
Here’s a great opportunity to acquire a beautifully built-out café/restaurant in a high-traffic shopping center in Aptos, CA. This is a rare chance to step into a fully equipped, professionally...
Ralph Santos
Health Care Biz Brokers
Serving Ventura County, CA
Healthcare Biz Brokers is a one of a kind brokerage working exclusively with medical businesses. We are unique in the fact that our broker of record, Ralph Santos, comes to the table with real-world business experience as well as his clinical background as an Occupational Therapist. This is the difference-maker for Healthcare Biz Brokers. We are able to take your sale or your acquisition to the next level by guiding you with your pre-initial meeting due diligence, your actual first meeting strategies, your actual due diligence, your transition strategy, your post-sale tasks, and your exit strategy. We can speak the language of business and the language of medicine, which creates the perfect balance for our respective clients. Our perspective when it comes to our clients is to create a trusting relationship where you know that we are on your side. It is imperative that you understand that we are (a) competent in what we are doing and (b) abiding by our fiduciary duties of being honest and loyal to you at all times. Furthermore, Healthcare Biz Brokers prides itself on our reputation. We have created a strong following of past clients as well as aligning ourselves with professionals. These professionals would be those members that should be on your “Power Team” such as lawyers, accountants, consultants, billing companies, and more. Healthcare Biz Brokers is not your typical brokerage in that we specialize in working with the medical professional and medical investor community. We take the time to understand your specific business model and thereafter dissect your business to help your potential buyers see your goodwill and their bottom line. We seek to help our buyers understand the purchase/sale process which would include having a clear understanding of the specific business type and also understanding what you will need in order to succeed in the industry. If you find that you have questions about a particular healthcare business, we are more than happy to help you understand what will make sense to you in your particular situation. If you are thinking about divesting or selling your company, call us to discuss your options. We come to our clients with years of experience and a strong desire to see you succeed in your business sale/acquisition.
South Pasadena, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1041 Area: South Pasadena Asking Price:$120,000 Base...
Thousand Oaks, CA
- Asking Price: $100,000 (Priced for a swift transition due to owner relocation) - Location: Thousand Oaks, CA - Status: Strictly Confidential (NDA Required) - The Opportunity: This is a rare, deeply...
$220,000
Cypress, CA
Palm Springs, CA
Unlock an untapped goldmine in the Palm Springs automotive market with the acquisition of a proven 15-year facility. While competitors fight for scraps in the saturated passenger-car segment, this...
Pasadena, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1006 Area: Pasadena Asking Price: $110,000 Base Rent:...
Available in California
With over 26 years of experience and 100+ locations across the United States, DoodyCalls offers the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to start a rewarding business in the pet industry!
Temecula, CA
Size: approximately 1,200 SF Asking Price: $170,000 Rent: $4,800 NNN: $ 1,365 * The center sits directly along Temecula Parkway, also known as Highway 79, providing easy access and strong visibility....
Glendale, CA
Asset Sale. Great location, in the heart of downtown Glendale with heavy foot traffic. In 2018, invested over $200,000 on build out. Not going to last on the market....
Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant Asset Sale, Prime Sherman Oaks Location, Beer and Wine License Included This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, turnkey burger restaurant located in one of the most...
Contra Costa County, CA
25+ premier business commerce domain names for sale. Eperks.com $17,500.00 value Gigsuite.com $12,500.00 value Bestowed.com $9,500.00 value Adviseforce.com $4,500.00 value Everscale.io $3,500.00 value...
Ontario, CA
?? IMPORTANT — ACQUISITION STRUCTURE (PLEASE READ FIRST) This DME company is offered EXCLUSIVELY through a Minority Stake Purchase Agreement (MSA) with a built-in option to acquire 100%. No...
Palmdale, CA
ACTIVE DETOX LICENSE WITH LEASE-READY FACILITY - PALMDALE, CA Turnkey opportunity to acquire an active detox treatment license with an established facility location in Palmdale, Los Angeles County....
Hemet, CA
This established pool service route represents a strategic entry opportunity into the multi-billion dollar pool maintenance industry. The asset sale includes an operational route generating $4,260 in...
Adelanto, CA
800 Light Indoor Cannabis Cultivation Facility | High-Capacity Adelanto Operation | Asking Price: $2,900,000 (Adelanto, California) #2047 Position your cultivation business for growth with this fully...
Los Angeles County, CA
COMPLETE DTG PRINTING EQUIPMENT - ASSET SALE Professional Direct-to-Garment printing equipment package available in Hermosa Beach, CA. This turnkey setup offers an exceptional opportunity to enter the...
Available Nationwide
My Salon Suite offers a revolutionary business model that combines the stability of real estate with the profitability of the beauty industry. Our semi-absentee ownership model includes no on-site employees or inventory to manage so you can grow your portfolio without being tied down by day-to-day operations.
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.