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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Prime Restaurant/Retail Opportunity-Main Street El Segundo
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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...
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...
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...
6
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...
6
Start Your Own Coffee Vending Business
Start Up
Start Your Own Coffee Vending Business with Subito Company Subito Company offers a turnkey opportunity to own and operate a premium bean-to-cup coffee vending machine — no royalties, no franchise...
2
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....
3
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
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
Profitable E-Commerce Nightwear & Loungewear Business for Sale
Start Up
This brand is a performance-driven, direct-to-consumer e-commerce destination operating at the intersection of premium nightwear, pyjamas, and everyday loungewear. The company specializes in a...
3
iSmash
Franchise
Available Nationwide
New Immersive Attractions, Low Start-Up, Avg. $232k Net Profit*, join the fastest growing entertainment brand with 100+ units sold
Avg. Unit Revenue: $705,011
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...
Turnkey Overtime Athletics Franchise – Secure Territory & Equip.
Start Up
Turnkey Overtime Athletics Franchise Opportunity - Secure Territory & Equipment Included This established franchise opportunity offers immediate entry into the growing youth sports and athletic...
Profitable Car Rental Business – Serving Uber & Lyft Drivers – $516K R
$890,000
Santa Monica, CA
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...
6
Exclusive Gameday Men's Health Franchise Territory - San Luis Obispo
Start Up
Rare opportunity to acquire the rights to develop a Gameday Men’s Health franchise territory in San Luis Obispo, one of California’s most desirable Central Coast markets. The seller is an experienced...
Taj Randhawa
Re/Max Gold.
Serving Fresno County, CA
I have been working with Remax Gold since 2006
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Newly Remodeled Chinese Restaurant on a Significant Traffic Corridor
Start Up
ESTABLISHED CHINESE RESTAURANT - PRIME PUENTE HILLS LOCATION Pin Wei Noodle presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational Chinese restaurant in the high-traffic Puente Hills East...
6
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
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...
5
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...
4
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
Griswold
Franchise
Available in California
Started in 1982, you can follow in the footsteps of our founder, Jean Griswold. We're looking for owners who want to control their destiny and build a business which positively impacts their community.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,079,191
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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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...
6
Established Luxury Watch E-Commerce Business For Sale
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
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....
Pokeworks-Own the #1 Fastest Growing Poke Franchise
Start Up
Pokeworks Franchise Opportunity - Own the #1 Fastest Growing Poke Brand Founded in 2015, Pokeworks has rapidly established itself as the leading premium fast-casual poke franchise in the United States...
5
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...
6
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...
2
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,...
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....
5
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...
4
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Franchise
Available in California
"With 450+ locations and average sales of $740k, Woof Gang couples financial opportunity with the chance to build something meaningful. Woof Gang blends high‑end grooming, gourmet treats, and premium pet supplies into a dog‑centric, customer‑friendly haven. With complete training and support for every business decision, we set you up to serve your community, care for pets, and grow a profitable business you’ll love.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $620,375
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,...
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...
6
Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! is a fast-casual restaurant
$775,000
Napa County, CA
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...
2
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...
The Learning Experience
Franchise
Available in California
Join the #1 childcare franchise!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,098,048
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....
3
Aquatic contractor specializing in maintenance
Anaheim, CA
Marble/Stone Supply - OPPORTUNITY BUY - Southern CA
California
Hot & New Corner Restaurant – Stunning Buildout
Los Angeles County, CA
Semi-Absentee Appliance Repair & Installation Company
Los Angeles County, CA
Warren Morten
Bear Down Brokerage, Inc.
Serving Orange County, CA
A curated team of professionals that can help you make the right decisions in buying or selling your business. We help sellers tighten and improve their business for a higher sale value, and help buyers identify and purchase undervalued businesses.
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High Traffic Dry Cleaners - Recent Equipment Upgrades
Benicia, CA
Supplement Brand Business w/ $1.75M Rev, 33% Growth & $312K SDE
Los Angeles County, CA
Liquor Beer Wine Meat Groceries-One Stop Shop
$979,000
Alpine, CA
World Famous Boxing Gym! Trained 4 World Champions!
Los Angeles County, CA
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Palmdale, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
inLIFE Wellness
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Santa Monica Fast Casual Franchise | $900K+ Sales History
Los Angeles County, CA
Farmers and Brokerage Book of Business
Redding, CA
Tijuana Style Taqueria in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Ornamental and Custom Metal Fabrication Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
Construction/Exclusive Distributer of Italian Rivedil Decor Paints
Glendale, CA
Successfull Commercial Swimming Pool Company For sale
San Clemente, CA
Bar & Lounge (San Jose)
San Jose, CA
Long-Standing Established Security Surveillance Integrator.
El Segundo, CA
Turnkey 6-Bed RCFE in Thousand Oaks | Full Capacity | Real Estate Incl
Thousand Oaks, CA
Send Me a Pro
Franchise
Available Nationwide
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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