San Bernardino County, CA
Well-established and highly profitable truck equipment business for sale serving contractors, fleets, municipalities, truck dealers, and commercial customers. This company has been in business for...
Cash Flow: $1,136,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Well-established and highly profitable truck equipment business for sale serving contractors, fleets, municipalities, truck dealers, and commercial customers. This company has been in business for...
Cash Flow: $1,136,000
Orange County, CA
OWN A PUMP IT UP — THE BEST PRIVATE KIDS' BIRTHDAY PARTIES ON THE PLANET. This featured opportunity is a rare one — a Pump It Up location already built to brand specification in Orange, CA, one of...
Bakersfield, CA
The business benefits from strong mall traffic and an established retail environment anchored by major national retailers including Target, Macy’s, and JCPenny. Low food cost and labor compared with...
Cash Flow: $230,000
Tulare County, CA
This profitable property management company specializes in fully furnished residential rentals throughout California's Central Valley. The business generates consistent revenue through two distinct...
Cash Flow: $255,000
Red Bluff, CA
Longtime Well-Established Hair Salon and Boutique This thriving hair salon and boutique has been serving the Red Bluff community since 2009, offering a unique combination of professional hair services...
San Mateo County, CA
This is an Amazon FBA brand selling sourdough-making accessories. It 3x'd revenue in its trailing 12 months from the previous. The market has consistent growth potential still waiting to be...
Cash Flow: $26,000
Salida, CA
PROFITABLE TURNKEY BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS: GUTTER COMPANY - $306K SDE Established in 2022, this thriving building and construction service business in Salida, CA generates $950,000 in annual...
Cash Flow: $306,000
Sacramento, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, 100% cosmetic facial plastic surgery and medspa practice in the heart of the growing Sacramento metro area. This well-established practice serves 3,300 active...
EBITDA: $492,361
La Mirada, CA
Well-Established Flooring Business – 60+ Years of Operation in Prime La Mirada Location Rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing and respected flooring business that has served the La Mirada and...
Cash Flow: $350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This specialized commerce and marketing firm established an early leadership position within the TikTok Shop ecosystem by securing official authorization ahead of most competitors, allowing it to...
Cash Flow: $745,000
Available in California
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving® franchise partners operate two concepts, College Hunks Hauling Junk® and College Hunks Moving®, as a single business. One territory, two ways to earn.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,554,610
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marysville, CA
Stassi's 4th Ward Tavern: Your Turnkey Bar Ownership Dream Awaits! Marysville, CA | 5,000+ SF Building | Established Business | Almost ZERO Power Bill Dreamed of owning a bar? This is it! Stassi's 4th...
Cash Flow: $120,000
San Francisco County, CA
For someone interested in getting into the ATM business without starting with a seven-figure acquisition, this Bay Area portfolio offers a more approachable entry point. The total investment is...
Cash Flow: $120,000
$120,000
El Monte, CA
Orange, CA
Turn-key smoke shop opportunity in Orange County, California. The store is fully built out and ready to operate immediately, making it perfect for an owner-operator or someone looking to expand their...
Sacramento, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, 100% cosmetic facial plastic surgery and medspa practice in the heart of the growing Sacramento metro area. This well-established practice serves 3,300 active...
Cash Flow: $571,648
Jack Chung
BTI Group
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
Big Bear Lake, CA
Big Bear Auto Repair - Established NAPA Certified Auto Center This well-established automotive repair business has served Big Bear Lake, California for 39 years, making it the oldest and most...
Cash Flow: $125,000
Los Angeles, CA
Elevate Retail Group is pleased to present a neighborhood-focused market in Venice, California, designed to make everyday shopping easier, more convenient, and more community-centered. This turn-key...
Glendale, CA
Established Medicare-certified Home Health Agency located in Glendale, California, fully licensed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and accredited by the Joint Commission. The...
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco offers a premier market for facial plastic surgery, supported by a dense, affluent population and consistent demand for elective procedures. This established cosmetic surgery clinic has...
EBITDA: $105,000
San Clemente, CA
Loco Cycle is a fully built?out, high?energy indoor cycling studio located in San Clemente. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a tech?enabled boutique fitness brand with a loyal customer base,...
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
Los Angeles County, CA
After five successful years(going on six), I am offering for sale one of the highest-margin businesses in my portfolio. For a new owner, this business offers a life that most dream off. It allows you...
Cash Flow: $159,000
San Francisco County, CA
LONG-ESTABLISHED CALIFORNIA ATM BUSINESS WITH MANAGEMENT IN PLACE This mature ATM business represents a rare opportunity to acquire an established financial services operation with 15 years of...
EBITDA: $590,000
$675,000
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Well established and profitable Southern California-based third-party logistics ("3PL") providing warehousing, fulfillment, distribution and value-added services. Founded in the late 80s, the Company...
Cash Flow: $432,000
Sebastopol, CA
PRICE REDUCED ⬇️ $199,999 → $149,999 Owner selling due to health complications requiring relocating closer to family Seller financing may be considered for well-qualified buyers with a substantial...
San Diego, CA
A very rare find is currently available in Mission Hills. A type-48 bar location (NO food requirement) with a live entertainment license that has been recently completely remodeled from the ground up...
Los Angeles County, CA
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established pulmonary, sleep, and internal medicine practice serving a loyal patient base in the desirable Southern California market. Operating...
EBITDA: $920,000
Atascadero, CA
Inbloom Decals Ltd is a well-established and profitable retail tourism brand specializing in high-quality, waterproof vinyl stickers inspired by adventure, travel, and nature. What sets our stickers...
Cash Flow: $113,107
San Martin, CA
Business Summary: Established commercial millwork business serving Santa Clara, and surrounding counties, with operations dating back to 2004 and a long track record in commercial tenant improvement...
Cash Flow: $180,000
Irvine, CA
Pop Pix is a content-first eCommerce company built to create viral global consumer brands. Every brand under Pop Pix is engineered for explosive organic reach, ultra-low operating costs, and...
Cash Flow: $458,171
Available Nationwide
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
Monterey County, CA
Great opportunity to own a growing, established, and very popular pizza restaurant. The pizza restaurant is located on the main busy street/highway next to an AutoMall. High visibility and great...
Escondido, CA
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established Farmers Insurance agency serving the North County Escondido area. The agency has been successfully operating for 20 years, providing a...
$500,000
Corona, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Premier International Market - Turnkey Business with Growth Potential This thriving international market represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-positioned grocery business in...
San Francisco, CA
Multi-State ATM Portfolio | Fully Managed | Established Cash Flow This opportunity offers the acquisition of an established ATM portfolio consisting of approximately 250 active terminals operating...
Cash Flow: $820,000
Available Nationwide
Once Upon A Child buys and sells gently used and new children's clothing, toys, equipment and more! With over 415 stores open in North America we are the nations largest chain of children's resale stores.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,268,984
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire two fully operational Crumbs franchise locations in a growing market. These locations come fully equipped, staffed, and positioned for a new owner to capitalize on the...
Oakland, CA
ESTABLISHED MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT - OAKLAND, TYPE 47 LICENSE This profitable Mediterranean restaurant represents a rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey operation in one of Oakland's...
Cash Flow: $175,000
Gardena, CA
PRIME LOCATION TIRE SHOP - ESTABLISHED 1996 This well-established tire shop presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator to acquire a profitable automotive business with nearly...
Monterey, CA
Business Description After 25 years building one of the nation's largest regional digital media and performance marketing platforms, the founders are retiring and have intentionally priced the...
Cash Flow: $244,724
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bloomington, CA
California based company consist of 42 trucks and 150 trailers, all freightliners with 23 sleepers and 19 day cabs, ranging between 2017-2023 and a total of 150 trailers with additional 6 flat bed...
EBITDA: $2,221,906
Xiaoming (Nia) Huang
Real Estate Center, Inc
Serving Alameda County, CA
Real Estate Center, Inc. is a respected California brokerage with over 40 years of combined real estate experience, serving clients across the Bay Area, Central Valley, and surrounding markets. The firm is built on professionalism, integrity, market knowledge, and results-driven service. Our brokerage specializes in commercial real estate, business sales, investment properties, and owner-user opportunities. Whether clients are buying, selling, leasing, or expanding, we provide personalized guidance through every stage of the transaction.
San Diego, CA
Six-year-old premium meat e-commerce brand with national reach and a cult following in the Japanese A5 Wagyu category. $11M+ in lifetime revenue, $2.7M trailing twelve months, built on a defensible...
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Asian Supermarket for Sale – San Gabriel Valley Exceptional opportunity in the highly desirable San Gabriel Valley area of San Gabriel Valley. This well-established, fully turnkey Asian...
$1,405,000
Los Angeles County, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hayward, CA
THE local gathering place with a long history of fabulous, diverse, inclusive events. The ideal buyer would be one who will carry on the legacy of the historical World Famous Turf Club and take it to...
Santa Clara County, CA
A San Jose, CA-based technology company specializing in high-performance storage media and digital connectivity hardware is available for acquisition. The business serves a worldwide customer base of...
Cash Flow: $3,355,000
Available in California
Looking for a business-to-business, recurring-revenue franchise with a strong brand name? MilliCare is a premium, international franchise specializing in maintaining and restoring commercial flooring and textiles. This B2B, recurring-revenue franchise is the premier, full-service commercial flooring and textile service provider with a 95% customer retention rate - proudly serving Class A commercial office buildings, retail centers, financial institutions, apartment complexes, hospitals, law offices, hotels, airports and more.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $542,762
California
A well-established language services company operating throughout a major West Coast metro area is now available for acquisition. The business specializes in spoken language interpretation for the...
Cash Flow: $960,000
Castro Valley, CA
Picture yourself walking into your own insurance agency on Monday morning, knowing that your established client base is already generating steady revenue while you plan your next growth moves. This...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Palm Springs, CA
This is a turnkey, AI-powered real estate business that helps with residential disputes. Customers pay a fee to use a custom system that guides them step-by-step based on their situation. The software...
California
18 year Established Caramel Company with Large Growth Potential This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established manufacturing business that has successfully carved out a dominant position...
California
ESTABLISHED COMMERCIAL-GRADE CANNABIS CULTIVATION This is an opportunity to acquire an established cultivation facility. The business has proven it can generate strong cash flow in one of the toughest...
EBITDA: $2,000,000
Long Beach, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an established Volkswagen dealership with 48 years of continuous operation in Southern California's premier Long Beach automotive market. This franchise presents...
Los Angeles County, CA
Five centers. One system. The largest childcare market in America. Los Angeles has enormous, durable demand for premium early education and a chronic shortage of quality seats. This package includes...
Cash Flow: $3,800,000
Concord, CA
Turnkey Trampoline Park Opportunity – Established Rockin' Jump Location Fully operational and well-maintained trampoline park offers ready-to-run indoor entertainment business in a prime location. As...
EBITDA: $664,984
Orange County, CA
High-Volume Asian Grocery Market Business For Sale | 42,000 SF | Orange County, California Exceptional Opportunity to Acquire an Established Asian Supermarket with Strong Sales, Long-Term Lease, and...
Available Nationwide
For more than 20 years, Cruise Planners has been a low-cost franchise opportunity that can yield high returns!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $518,262
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.