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San Diego Express & Self-Serve Car Wash
Real Estate Only

El Cajon, CA

Exclusively Listed by The Gas Broker®. Please contact Broker before visiting the Property. Rare opportunity to acquire an operational owner-user car wash property strategically positioned along E....

$2,950,000

$2,950,000

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Prime DTLA restaurant w/Hard Liquor CUP Approved!
Real Estate Only

Los Angeles, CA

DTLA Turnkey Opportunity | Full Liquor CUP (Conditional Use Permit) Approved Own a beautifully designed restaurant/bar in DTLA’s premier dining corridor. This strategic asset sale ($0) allows you to...

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Prime Restaurant/Retail Opportunity-Main Street El Segundo
Lease Only

El Segundo, CA

Prime Restaurant/Retail Opportunity – Main Street, El Segundo Located in the heart of downtown El Segundo, this 2,250 sq. ft. prime retail space offers exceptional visibility on the highly...

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Valero Gas Station & Circle K C-Store with Real Estate
Real Estate Only

Blythe, CA

Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Valero Gas Station and Circle-K C-Store in the City of Blythe. This site benefits from its position as one of the few essential fueling...

$6,450,000

$6,450,000

Prime Commercial Building
Real Estate Only

Portola, CA

This prime commercial building represents an exceptional investment opportunity in Portola's established business corridor along Highway 70. The property features a strategically positioned structure...

$290,000

$290,000

2 Exclusive Drug & Alcohol Testing Territories in Northern CA
Start Up

This is a rare opportunity to acquire two exclusive Fastest Labs franchise territories in Northern California — offered together at $88,000, which is $30,000 below what these territories would cost...

2

$88,000

$88,000

Beautiful turnkey 24/7 boutique start up fitness facility
Start Up

ESTABLISHED 24/7 BOUTIQUE FITNESS FRANCHISE - ROCKLIN, CA Turnkey fitness facility opportunity in affluent Rocklin, California, serving Placer County's thriving market. This established franchise...

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$100,000

$100,000

Run your own towing company! Plug & Play is ready to operate today
Start Up

TURNKEY TOWING COMPANY OPPORTUNITY - READY TO OPERATE This fully established California towing company presents an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking immediate entry into the...

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Los Angeles Cannabis Distribution & Retail NSF Delivery
Start Up

Prime Opportunity in North Hollywood: Take advantage of this 2500 SF licensed location near Burbank Airport, situated in the bustling heart of North Hollywood. This prime spot offers excellent...

2

$450,000

$450,000

Ai Automation Business – No Tech Skills Needed | Turnkey System
Start Up

Own a high-demand, asset-light AI automation business designed to help local small and medium-sized businesses modernize and scale using powerful automation systems. Artificial Intelligence is no...

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$10,000

$10,000

Turnkey Luxury Head Spa in Coastal San Diego – Fully Built Out
Start Up

This Head Spa is a fully built-out luxury scalp health and head spa concept located in the highly desirable coastal community of Solana Beach, California. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a...

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Own Mr Carpentry in your territory!
Start Up

Own Mr Carpentry in Your Territory - Professional Carpentry Brand Licensing Opportunity This startup opportunity offers exclusive territorial licensing rights to operate under the established Mr....

$1,500

$1,500

Established Amazon FBA Store Office Essentials Reseller

$93,000 - Irvine, CA

$93,000

Irvine, CA

Profitable Brand New Juiceitup! Franchise in High Traffic Shopping Ctr
Start Up

PROFITABLE JUICEITUP! FRANCHISE - HIGH TRAFFIC ANAHEIM LOCATION This established Juice Bar franchise presents an exceptional ground-floor opportunity in a prime Anaheim, CA location within a...

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$495,000

$495,000

Premium Lifestyle Fashion E-Commerce Brand
Start Up

This business keeps 32.4% of what it sells: $355,000 of net profit on $1,100,000. Margins have sat in the 32 to 34 band across 2024, 2025 and the trailing year, which is consistency rather than a...

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$795,000

$795,000

Katrina CBI MAMI

M&A Business Advisors

Serving Sacramento County, CA

M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Retail, Health Care, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. We use proprietary methods and advanced technology to better serve our clients and accomplish their objectives. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries (CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Lifetime Certified Business Intermediaries (L-CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) designation issued by M&A Source, the Certified Business Brokers (CBB) designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers and the BBP – Industry Expert designation. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Our Advisors are actively involved as industry association Presidents, industry association Board Members, industry association Committee Chairs, industry association Instructors as well as contributors to industry publications. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands on” approach by the Advisor along with expertise in a wide range of fields such as finance, accounting, commercial leases, understanding contracts and industry dynamics, managing due diligence, negotiations, preparing contracts and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. Please refer to our website and contact one of our Advisors near you for a complimentary consultation.

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Own a Fast-Growing Premium Bakery Brand
Start Up

Marvel Cake is a premium bakery and café concept specializing in handcrafted cakes, elegant pastries, viennoiseries, tarts, desserts, and high-quality coffee and tea. The brand combines...

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$45,000

$45,000

​​Profitable Dutch Skincare & Beauty-Tech Brand with $530K TTM Revenue
Start Up

Most brands for sale at this size are either barely profitable or one algorithm change away from zero. This one is neither. Over the past year it cleared roughly $155,000 in profit on about $530,000...

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Dance in the Wild - Dance - Yoga - Pilates
Start Up

Dance in the Wild is a genuinely new business opportunity: host synced-music dance events outdoors, in nature, with almost no investment. It's a way to start your own business and build a real...

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High-Margin Pokemon TCG Smart Vending Machines — Turnkey Side Business
Start Up

Looking for a side business that runs itself? VendFuture is a U.S.-based premium vending provider specializing in smart vending machines stocked with Pokemon Trading Card Game products — packs,...

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$4,000

$4,000

Farmers Insurance Agency
Start Up

Opportunity to open Insurance Agency In the San Fernando Valley/Ventura County area! The benefits: • New Business Commissions of up to 300% • Support from District Office and Territory team,...

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Electric Motorcycle Rentals & Sales Business (start up)
Start Up

The purchase would include approximately 15 new 2022-2024 electric motorcycles, spare parts, dealership rights, and domain name for Adventure Motorcycle Rentals....

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I.V. Hydration with Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy clinic
Start Up

TURNKEY MEDICAL IMAGING & WELLNESS CENTER - ABSENTEE OPPORTUNITY Established outpatient imaging center featuring state-of-the-art CT scanner technology, serving Orange County with advanced early...

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$100,000

$100,000

Restaurant for sale for a great price.

$220,000 - Dublin, CA

$220,000

Dublin, CA

New 2025 Food Trailer – Ready-to-Operate Loaded Potato Business
Start Up

2025 16' x 8' turnkey food trailer with all equipment included. This is a fully equipped loaded potato business ready for its next owner. The recipes and food have received excellent feedback from...

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$73,000

$73,000

Fastest Labs of Bakersfield-High-Growth-Franchise Territory w/training
Start Up

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY - FASTEST LABS OF BAKERSFIELD Exclusive Territory Franchise for Sale This rare opportunity offers an exclusive Fastest Labs franchise territory serving the Bakersfield,...

$59,000

$59,000

Light Therapy Wellness Studio
Start Up

Light Therapy Wellness Studio - Premium Franchise Opportunity Opened Studio in August 2025, represents a unique opportunity to enter the rapidly growing light therapy and recovery market in San Mateo,...

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Turnkey Asian Restaurant in Prime Claremont Location
Start Up

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped Asian noodle restaurant located in one of Claremont's busiest shopping areas. The restaurant features a modern commercial kitchen, Type I hood,...

4

$280,000

$280,000

Turnkey Wine Bar Opportunity | Prime Florida Markets Available
Start Up

Startup Franchise Opportunity – Open Container Wine Bar (Florida Markets) Step into ownership of Open Container Wine Bar, a modern, lifestyle-driven wine bar franchise designed for today’s...

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$85,000

$85,000

First Northern California Fun Virtual Reality Free Roam Arcade
Start Up

I’m offering a turnkey business opportunity designed for someone who wants to start strong from day one—without the costly trial-and-error most startups go through. This package includes all core...

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Residential & Commercial Cleaning Business Opportunity
Start Up

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CLEANING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Protected by $100K Revenue Guarantee - or we buy it back. Turnkey cleaning business opportunity designed for quick launch and scalable growth in...

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$12,500

$12,500

Creative 501c3 Private Patrol Operator
Start Up

Dominology Security Group (DSG) is a California-based security and community service organization operating under a nonprofit structure with a focus on public safety, workforce development, and event...

$125,000

$125,000

Online Direct to Consumer High End Pet and Gift Products Opportunity
Start Up

ONLINE DIRECT TO CONSUMER HIGH END PET AND GIFT PRODUCTS OPPORTUNITY This opportunity presents a premium pet and gift products venture positioned to compete in the luxury pet market segment....

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16 Years Established and Operating Home Services Franchise Resale

$199,000 - Redlands, CA

$199,000

Redlands, CA

Beauty salon in Orange
Start Up

Beautiful recently remodel Beauty salon with 5 chairs and 2 hair wash stations, located on a busy street (Tustin St) It also has a separate room for wax, lashes, facials, or anything like that. ready...

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$45,000

$45,000

High-Growth Pet Franchise Opportunity | Semi-Absentee | CO Territories
Start Up

Most grooming businesses trade time for money. This one is built to scale. This is a multi-unit development opportunity with a fast-growing, membership-based pet care brand expanding into Colorado....

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$39,000

$39,000

Turn key weight loss business
Start Up

Turn-Key Weight Loss Business - Virtual Opportunity Established in 2021, this virtual weight loss business presents a compelling startup opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a location-independent...

2

$30,000

$30,000

Start Your Own Total Wireless Store – Turnkey Opportunity
Start Up

Start Your Own Wireless Store with Next Total Communications Looking to own your own business in a fast-growing, high-demand industry? NextTotal Communications is actively seeking motivated...

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Street Corner Franchise Opportunity
Start Up

Street Corner is a premium convenience franchise built for today's urban consumer. We're not a traditional c-store — we sit in a category of our own, positioned between big-box grocery and everyday...

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$40,000

$40,000

Fast-Casual Mexican Fusion Franchise On Historic Route 66

Upland, CA

Seller Financing Available! This well-established fast-casual Mexican fusion restaurant is now offered at a significantly reduced price of $139,000, creating an exceptional opportunity to acquire a...

$139,000

$139,000

Cash Flow: $103,731

Aquatic contractor specializing in maintenance

Anaheim, CA

Established for over 30 years, this Southern California-based contractor specializes in the maintenance and repair of commercial water features, fountains, and aquatic systems for property management...

$3,700,000

$3,700,000

Cash Flow: $449,575

Wes Brown

California Business Sales

Serving Placer County, CA

California Business Sales represents the next generation of business brokerage — a seamless blend of technology, integrity, and market expertise. With agents positioned across California’s major cities, we leverage advanced valuation tools, secure seller dashboards, and real-time buyer portals to give our clients unmatched visibility and control. We believe great brokerage is built on responsiveness, accuracy, and trust. From detailed business valuations to strategic exit planning and financing solutions, our clients receive intelligent, high-touch service at every stage of the transaction. Founded and led by Wes Brown, a licensed broker and private pilot, California Business Sales operates with the same precision and foresight that define great aviation — clarity, discipline, and steady hands at the controls.

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Successful Thai Restaurant on Huntington Beach's Main Thoroughfare

Huntington Beach, CA

Transform your entrepreneurial dreams into immediate cash flow with this turnkey Thai restaurant that delivers instant profitability and lifestyle freedom on Huntington Beach's premier corridor....

$219,000

$219,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Well Established Adult Day Health Care - 150 Capacity

San Bernardino County, CA

This well-established Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) facility represents a premier opportunity in the rapidly growing senior care sector. Licensed since 2019, the center operates with exceptional...

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale

$200,000 - Poway, CA

$200,000

Poway, CA

Marble/Stone Supply - OPPORTUNITY BUY - Southern CA

California

With over 50 years of experience, the company specializes in the fabrication and installation of countertops and vertical surfaces for both commercial and residential applications. Renowned for its...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Massage and Spa-Great Location

Alameda County, CA

Well established Massage and Spa is located in a nice area with parking lot. Easy access to high way 580 and 680. The place has 1800 sqft, there are two story, upstairs is storage that is not included...

$160,000

$160,000

Solar EPC Solutions for Agricultural & Commercial Customers

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This outstanding acquisition opportunity is for a solar EPC serving agricultural and commercial customers with an audit first engineering model and lean execution through aligned...

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Cash Flow: $1,004,000

Busy Auto Repair in Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa, CA

This well established Auto Repair and Smog Test is available for the first time. Located just off busy Baker Street in Costa Mesa the 3280 square foot building rents for only $5400 gross per month....

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $121,000

9 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing

San Francisco, CA

FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of...

$1,025,000

$1,025,000

Cash Flow: $291,724

Flower Shop in Glendale

Glendale, CA

Prime opportunity to acquire a flower shop in the City of Glendale. The business has been operating since 2021 and is ideally located directly across the street from Whole Foods Market, offering...

$135,000

$135,000

Turnkey Bar, Restaurant & Distillery Business Opportunity

El Dorado County, CA

Turnkey Bar, Restaurant & Distillery Business Opportunity RRC#5363 Asking Price: $299,000 Location: Placer County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent:...

$299,000

$299,000

LA's Premier Boxing & Fitness Center with Top Rated Personal Trainers

Los Angeles County, CA

Located in the heart of West Los Angeles, this highly profitable boxing and fitness gym presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established business in one of Southern California's most...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $94,664

Franchise Mexican Restaurant

Redondo Beach, CA

Fast-Casual Mexican Food Franchise – Coastal South Bay Los Angeles County Investment Opportunity An excellent opportunity to acquire a fully built, fast-casual Mexican food franchise located in the...

$225,000

$225,000

Tiramisu Italian Restaurant

Palm Desert, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a charming and well-regarded Italian restaurant in Palm Desert, CA. Trattoria Tiramisu offers an authentic Italian dining experience that combines excellent...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $100,920

Santa Clara County Flower Shop

Santa Clara County, CA

Well-established and beloved flower shop in Santa Clara County with a strong reputation for beautiful, creative floral designs and exceptional customer service. Family-owned and operated for more than...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $11,080

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.