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Custom Manufacturing Business with 35+ Year Track Record

Santa Ana, CA

This custom cabinetry and millwork manufacturing business has been in continuous operation since 1987, serving residential and commercial clients across Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego. This...

$365,000

$365,000

Cash Flow: $92,794

Mobile Smoothie, Fruit Shake & Specialty Fruit Beverage Business

Perris, CA

This vibrant mobile food and beverage concept specializes in smoothies, fruit shakes, fresh fruit, and specialty drinks, serving fairs, festivals, and community events throughout Riverside County and...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Profitable Event-Focused Food Truck

Perris, CA

Confidential opportunity to acquire an established mobile fast-food operation. This business is a food truck built around scheduled event service, offering flexibility in operating days and the...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

Food Truck with Access to High-Traffic South Fair Events

Perris, CA

Unique mobile food concept offering a creative fusion of Asian and Mexican flavors at fairs, festivals, and community events across Riverside County and surrounding areas. The menu features standout...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Mobile Ice Cream Cart & Event Business – SoCal

San Bernardino, CA

Turnkey mobile ice cream cart and event catering business serving San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, generating revenue through a balanced mix of street vending, private events, and multi-cart...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $35,200

Egyptian Resturant

San Diego, CA

Well-established Egyptian restaurant and café situated in a high-traffic corridor near a major college campus, benefiting from constant student and neighborhood foot traffic. The business offers...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $91,200

Seller Financing | High-Traffic SFV Convenience Store & Smoke Shop

Canoga Park, CA

Well-positioned convenience store featuring tobacco and vape product sales located along a busy retail corridor in the San Fernando Valley. The business enjoys excellent street visibility, steady...

$344,000

$344,000

Cash Flow: $142,000

Established Mexican Restaurant with Full Liquor License

Temecula, CA

This thriving, modern Mexican-concept restaurant has become a go-to destination in the Temecula area, known for a lively atmosphere, a well-executed menu, and a strong regular customer base. Housed in...

$1,440,000

$1,440,000

Cash Flow: $559,000

Turn-key Fiji indian grocery store. $85,000 asking price No carry

Alameda County, CA

Established neighborhood business with a built loyal, repeat customer base drawn from the surrounding residential area, with steady daily foot traffic that has held consistent through changing...

$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Liquor store -Great location in Culver City, absentee-run & profitable

Culver City, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire an established Liquor Store (type 21) with a strong product offering, an available tasting room license (type 86) with a patio, and significant growth potential for...

$190,000

$190,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Rare Opportunity: Fully Immersive Themed Coffee Shop - 2 Locations.

Riverside, CA

This is a highly recognizable, niche coffee concept with a strong brand identity and loyal customer base, operating across two locations in Riverside County and San Bernardino County. The business...

$550,000

$550,000

Pizza store and kids Play Court!

Los Angeles, CA

Turn-Key Pizza Restaurant & Kids Play Space Opportunity! Excellent opportunity to own a well-known pizza shop and family entertainment concept, Tic Tac Toe, located in the vibrant community of Eagle...

$100,000

$100,000

Breakfast and Lunch Cafe

Stanislaus County, CA

Breakfast and lunch American/Mexican cafe....

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

Established Swiss Ecommerce | 29% Margins | Low Competition Region

$30,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$30,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Growth potential pilates yoga studio!

Diamond Bar, CA

Turnkey Pilates and Yoga Studio - Diamond Bar, CA This established fitness studio presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational Pilates and yoga business in the desirable Diamond...

$88,000

$88,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Premier Indoor Dog Training Franchise with an Outstanding Reputation!

San Diego, CA

Exceptional opportunity to own an established positive-reinforcement dog training franchise serving a large and loyal community of dog owners. This well-known training facility specializes in group...

$150,000

$150,000

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Venture Advisors

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Venture Advisors Business Sales and Acquisitions Facilitates the Sale and Acquisition of Successful Businesses. We specialize in businesses with revenue between $3M to $50M, where 100% controlling interest is being sold, or purchased through either an asset or stock transaction. We seek firms with a history of positive adjusted cash flow, as well as exceptional businesses which we believe have a near term potential of generating cash flow, or a brand and assets that will likely be of interest to a strategic buyer. We are licensed as a Broker by the California Bureau of Real Estate and will represent buyers and sellers of real property in conjunction with the sale of a business. We are industry generalists, expert in the process of marketing and selling businesses of all types. Manufacturing of durable goods and food products, wholesale distribution, professional services, logistics, health related, retail, consumer products, construction trades and main street businesses of all types – our professionals have decades of cumulative experience in guiding clients through successful transaction. Our extensive deal making and consulting experience – across a wide range of businesses as provided insights into what makes a business an attractive acquisition. Using proprietary tools we can provide a numeric “score” that will tell how sellable your business is and specifically what can be done to increase both sellability and the ultimate sales price. So, whether you’re ready to sell now, planning to sell or wish to acquire a business – we can help!

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Wood Carving Business

Big Bear Lake, CA

KIRBY'S CUSTOM CARVINGS! Established in 2001, Kirby's Custom Carvings is the perfect Alpine retail business opportunity in the area. Business includes a favorable lease ($900 P/M), Goodwill,...

$170,000

$170,000

12 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Vehicle Financing

San Leandro, CA

The Asking Price for all routes, including 12 vehicles, is $1,250,000 in outright cash, plus $425,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing (Total Purchase Price: $1,675,000). FedEx Ground Routes...

$1,675,000

$1,675,000

Cash Flow: $715,263

12 FedEx Ground Routes - Arcadia, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing

Arcadia, CA

The Asking Price for all routes, including 12 vehicles, is $775,000 in outright cash, plus $275,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $200,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price:...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Cash Flow: $688,028

Established Children's Boutique-Now Available

Orange, CA

Where the magic of childhood meets a smart business model — for over 5 years, this boutique has turned shopping into an experience, blending designer clothing, toys, and gifts with immersive,...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Retail Grocery Store/Supermarket with Meat Dept & Type 20 ABC License

Hanford, CA

Strategically positioned at 1798 N 10th Ave, Hanford, CA 93230, this established full-service grocery store benefits from a strong residential customer base, favorable demographics, and consistent...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Profitable Dog Boarding Business For Sale | Inquire for Real Estate

Santa Clara County, CA

Furrtropolis presents a rare opportunity to acquire a rapidly growing, full-service pet care business in the heart of San Jose, California, one of Silicon Valley's most affluent and pet-friendly...

$479,000

$479,000

Heavy Civil Grading and Site Improvement Contractor for Sale

Temecula, CA

Established in 1994, this Southern California-based heavy civil and general engineering contractor offers more than three decades of industry experience. The company specializes in mass grading and...

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Cash Flow: $4,560,000

Davis EA Firm for Sale

Davis, CA

Established Enrolled Agent tax practice for sale in Davis, California. The practice is operated by an EA with more than 23 years of experience serving the Davis community. The Seller is looking to...

$248,000

$248,000

Cash Flow: $132,828

Luxury Mobile Pet Grooming Business For Sale

$775,000 - Beverly Hills, CA

$775,000

Beverly Hills, CA

Escondido, CA EA Practice for Sale

San Diego County, CA

• The owner is an EA • This practice was established in 2010 • Software in use includes Crosslink • Approximately $117,840 in annual revenue, via bookkeeping (40 clients) • Approximately $17,320 in...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $143,000

Owner Absentee Sushi & Japanese Restaurant-Busy Location

Alameda County, CA

Owner Absentee Sushi and Japanese Restaurant is located in the heart of the town with lots of foot traffic. Seller has a full time job and doesn’t have time to manage. Seller claims revenue is about...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Semi-Absentee Coin Laundry-Easy Operating

Santa Clara County, CA

Owner Semi-Absentee Coin Laundry is located at a shopping center with big parking lot in a high end city. Seller claims revenue is $247,600 and SDE net income is $94,139 in 2025. This is cash offer...

$416,000

$416,000

Cash Flow: $94,139

Large Liquor, Grocery & Deli

San Mateo County, CA

Approx. 4,980 sq. ft. | Large Parking Lot | Existing Liquor License | Long-Term Lease Available Here is a rare opportunity for an experienced operator to take over a large, established neighborhood...

$90,000

$90,000

Grocery Store & Afghan Bakery | Great Alameda County Opportunity

Alameda County, CA

Excellent opportunity to own a grocery store with a newly improved commercial bakery operation in the heart of Alameda County. The business is located on a busy main street with strong traffic,...

$320,000

$320,000

Construction Testing & Inspection Company

Hemet, CA

This established engineering consulting and construction inspection company has built a strong reputation over more than 25 years by providing geotechnical testing, special inspections, and...

$459,000

$459,000

Cash Flow: $176,798

Ramona Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Amazing clients to work for. A perfect route for beginners or experienced pool technicians. All really nice pools with well-maintained systems that make each day easy to service. 2019 Toyota Tacoma...

$54,000

$54,000

Cash Flow: $59,000

Established Pet Grooming & Retail Business and Dog wash.

Pleasanton, CA

Established Pet Grooming & Retail Business – Excellent Opportunity Well-established pet grooming, retail, and self-service dog wash business located in a high-traffic shopping center in Contra Costa...

$99,900

$99,900

POKE • Steady Growth • Semi-Absentee • Net $78K+ • Price $219K • RS

Palm Desert, CA

> A vibrant poke specialty restaurant located in a prime spot within a mid-sized shopping center in Palm Desert, Riverside. > Sale includes Type 41 On-Sale Beer & Wine License. > Semi-absentee...

$219,000

$219,000

Cash Flow: $78,705

Seller Financing Available - Boutique Dog Grooming Salon for Sale

San Dimas, CA

Boutique dog grooming salon in San Dimas with an established repeat client base, a mostly one-on-one and kennel-free service model, great monthly rent with very low utility cost, lease through April...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $61,000

Own a Piece of a Premier Baseball & Softball Training Facility

$1,750,000 - Los Alamitos, CA

$1,750,000

Los Alamitos, CA

15 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing

Oceanside, CA

The Asking Price for all routes, including 15 vehicles, is $1,100,000 in outright cash, plus $400,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $250,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price:...

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

Cash Flow: $854,002

Plumbing Contractor Business

Shasta County, CA

Well-established owner/operator plumbing business. Owner is retiring. Sale includes company name, phone number, and 14-years worth of customer contacts of those who have relied upon the services of...

$120,000

$120,000

Chico CA CPA Practice for Sale

Butte County, CA

Established in 1995, this well-established CPA practice offers an excellent opportunity for a local CPA or accounting firm seeking to expand its client base. 2026 Projected gross revenue has increased...

$875,000

$875,000

Cash Flow: $275,000

10 FedEx Ground Routes - Redding, CA - Vehicle Financing

Redding, CA

The Asking Price for all routes, including 10 vehicles, is $725,000 in outright cash plus $275,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing (Total Purchase Price: $1,000,000). FedEx Ground Routes for...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $447,629

Established Safari Run Franchise in Livermore – Turnkey Business

Livermore, CA

Safari Run Franchise Opportunity – New Location Coming to Livermore, CA Acquire a Brand-New Children’s Indoor Play & Birthday Party Business Before Construction Is Complete An exciting opportunity is...

$925,000

$925,000

30 FedEx Ground Routes - Lancaster, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing

Lancaster, CA

The Asking Price for all routes, including 30 vehicles, is $3,575,000 in outright cash, plus $425,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $200,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price:...

$4,200,000

$4,200,000

Cash Flow: $1,185,881

8 FedEx Ground Routes - Lancaster, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing

Lancaster, CA

The Asking Price for all routes, including 8 vehicles, is $925,000 in outright cash, plus $150,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $50,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price:...

$1,125,000

$1,125,000

Cash Flow: $319,269

Fast Food Japanese Poke Bowl Restaurant in Corona, CA

Corona, CA

ESTABLISHED JAPANESE POKE BOWL RESTAURANT - CORONA, CA This turnkey Japanese poke bowl and boba restaurant represents an exceptional opportunity in Corona's thriving retail corridor. Established in...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $93,000

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Prime Food Court Restaurant Space! Fully Equipped with Type-1 Hood

Fremont, CA

Fully built-out restaurant space in a prime front location within a busy food court in Fremont. The space offers excellent visibility and exposure to customers and is currently equipped for restaurant...

$50,000

$50,000

Established Dry Cleaning Business — Two Locations

Montclair, CA

Established Dry Cleaning Business — Two Locations (Rancho Cucamonga & Montclair) — Turnkey, Equipment Included Rare opportunity to acquire an established dry cleaning operation with two locations...

$475,000

$475,000

$1500+ Take Home Week 1! Established Pet Service Franchise

Concord, CA

Concord, CA

Liquor Store with Deli Approx. $180,000 Net Income

Sacramento County, CA

This is an outstanding opportunity to own a well-established, profitable liquor store with a deli, located in a busy neighborhood shopping center with excellent visibility and steady customer traffic....

$495,000

$495,000

Licensed Home Health Agency - San Diego

San Diego, CA

Established licensed home health agency in San Diego County - CDPH licensed. The agency comes with a built-out foundation ready to activate clean license with no billing history. Has W2 staff and...

$60,000

$60,000

RARE - Thriving Gastropub Featuring Craft Beer & Artisan Cocktail

San Joaquin County, CA

Two premier gastropubs and late-night cocktail destination, offering a sultry, sophisticated atmosphere in the heart of a vibrant, high-traffic downtown entertainment district. Surrounded by popular...

$449,000

$449,000

Cash Flow: $183,642

Authentic Mexican Restaurant –Established Turnkey Business Opportunity

San Bernardino, CA

Turnkey 2nd-generation Sinaloan Mexican restaurant, fully renovated by the current owner approximately 1.5 years ago upon acquisition. Renovations included improvements to the restaurant interior,...

$89,000

$89,000

Eureka CA CPA Practice for Sale

Humboldt County, CA

Established Humboldt County CPA Practice – Serving Clients Since 1982 Practice highlights: • The owner is a CPA • Software in use includes Lacerte • Seller prefers a buyer located in Humboldt County...

$475,000

$475,000

Cash Flow: $164,000

Profitable Shop specializing in offroad lift kit, wheels and tires

Whittier, CA

This established business has a great social media following and does a high volume business of off road vehicle customization. It is a tire shop with a showroom on Whittier Blvd, as well as a three...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Established franchise for sale

Glenn County, CA

Established Franchise Restaurant for Sale - Glenn County, CA This well-established American restaurant franchise presents an exceptional opportunity for investors seeking a proven business model with...

$200,000

$200,000

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.