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Silver Lake / Los Feliz Area - PHO Vietnamese Restaurant

Los Angeles, CA

This turnkey PHO Vietnamese restaurant represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in the highly sought-after Silver Lake and Los Feliz market. Operating continuously under single ownership for...

$95,000

$95,000

Asian Restaurant with Low Rent – Laguna Niguel Location

Laguna Niguel, CA

Established Chinese restaurant operating successfully since 2011 (15 years under the same owner), now available as a turnkey opportunity. Current concept and menu can be changed with landlord...

$70,000

$70,000

Mediterranean Knafeh, Bakery & Pastry

Orange County, CA

Mediterranean bakery and pastry shop, specializing in freshly made Knafeh, handcrafted pastries, and premium Baklava. They also offer selection of specialty coffees, refreshing beverages, and...

$585,000

$585,000

Cash Flow: $217,140

PHO Vietnamese Restaurant

Fountain Valley, CA

This established Vietnamese restaurant presents a turnkey opportunity in Fountain Valley's busy shopping center. The 1,927 square foot facility accommodates 60 guests and serves lunch and dinner in a...

$120,000

$120,000

Chocolate Bash Franchise - Inside the Westfield Topanga Mall

Canoga Park, CA

Chocolate Bash, your ultimate dessert destination! Indulge in customizable desserts featuring rich Belgian chocolate, fresh fruits, and premium drizzles. From mouth-watering crepes and waffles to...

$50,000

$50,000

Next to Disneyland - Sweet and Dessert Franchise

Anaheim, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a franchise business located just steps from the Disneyland Resort in the heart of the Anaheim Resort District. Currently operating as a franchise that offers Sweet &...

$285,000

$285,000

Semi-Absentee Crumbl Franchise | $260K SDE, Second Territory Included

California

Semi-absentee Crumbl Cookies franchise in Southern California generating over $260K in adjusted SDE on more than $1.1M in annual revenue. The sale also includes licensed rights to develop a second...

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Cash Flow: $264,000

Muffler Shop

Westminster, CA

Muffler Shop in Westminster California Equipment and Customers included...

$50,000

$50,000

Costa Mesa – Established Dry Cleaner | Loyal Clientele | Profitable

Costa Mesa, CA

Turnkey & Profitable Business Opportunity • Low rent • Only 2 employees • Easy to operate • Plenty of parking • Strong visibility • Loyal, established clientele • Turnkey and ready for immediate...

$99,000

$99,000

Dry Cleaners - La Canada Flintridge, Good location

La Canada, CA

This well-established dry cleaning operation presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in the prestigious La Canada Flintridge. Owner has been running the business 20 years. Reason for retire....

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $156,000

Bellflower- Busy Intersection LOW RENT Nail &Spa

Bellflower, CA

NAIL SPA & BEAUTY BUSINESS FOR SALE | PRIME BUSY INTERSECTION | 1,429 SF 🔥 Prime location at a busy intersection with excellent visibility and traffic! Turnkey spa and beauty business opportunity...

$85,000

$85,000

Iconic South Bay Restaurant & Entertainment Venue

Santa Clara County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a landmark South Bay restaurant and entertainment venue serving the community since 1974. Overlooking a scenic golf course, this well-known destination features a full bar,...

$120,000

$120,000

Central LA Laundromat - Strong Cash Flow & Growth Potential

North Hollywood, CA

This fully equipped laundromat is located in a high-density Central Los Angeles County market with dedicated parking and convenient seven-day operations from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The business provides...

$549,000

$549,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

Turnkey Neighborhood Market/Liquor Store for Sale—Type 21 and Type 86

$325,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$325,000

Los Angeles, CA

Inland Empire Smoke Shop for Sale

Ontario, CA

Imagine walking into your own thriving smoke shop in one of Ontario's busiest areas. You'll love how this established business practically runs itself thanks to the incredible foot traffic from the...

$60,000

$60,000

Established Electrical Contracting business with 21+ years in business

Livermore, CA

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING BUSINESS - 21+ YEARS ESTABLISHED This well-established electrical contracting business has been serving the East Bay Area since 2005, building a strong reputation over more than...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $238,000

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Transworld Business Advisors Coachella Valley

Serving Riverside County, CA

When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisorson three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development. The History Of Transworld Business Advisors Established in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors was originally founded in South Florida by Don (a 30 year IBM executive) and his wife Bonnie Parrish. It quickly grew to the largest business brokerage in the U.S. Although the company was thriving, CEO Andrew Cagnetta envisioned even more growth. It wasn’t long before United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus and Cagnetta teamed up to form a partnership and offer Transworld Business Advisors as a franchise. With over 25 years in franchising, Ray provided the leadership under United Franchise Group, which is home to award winning franchises such as Signarama, Fully Promoted (formally EmbroidMe), Experimac, SuperGreen Solutions, VentureX, and Jon Smith Subs. Andy provided the business brokerage industry experience. Their symbiotic relationship helped grow the Transworld franchise into more than 100 franchisees around the world. Transworld Business Advisors is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our state of the art training facility has helped thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dream of business ownership. Transworld Business Advisors Today For over thirty-five years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life. With our comprehensive training programs, full marketing support, and local field support, you won’t have to start from scratch. Our trained experts and mentors will help you every step of the way. Awards And Recognition Logos of Awards Transworld Business Advisors has been awarded several accolades including: Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 2014 and their special categories for top home-based and fastest growing franchise systems Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Growing Franchise Franchise Times 200 Transworld Allegiances International Business Brokers Association, Inc. International Franchise Association

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Established Profitable Asian Restaurant

Mission Viejo, CA

• Operating successfully as a Thai restaurant for 20+ years • Proven location with stable history of lease renewals • Located next to Trader Joe's for excellent traffic • Semi-absentee — owner works...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $137,706

Boba Tea & Dessert Shop For Sale

Escondido, CA

Boba tea, dessert, and specialty beverage shop for sale in North County San Diego. This family-owned neighborhood business serves customers of all ages with a varied menu of boba and tea-based drinks,...

$59,000

$59,000

High Volume - Low Rent - Money maker

Alameda County, CA

Simple one man operation doing between 90-100k/m with a low rent of only 2k/m. Buyer must have at least 400k down and great credit to qualify for SBA loan. Call broker for details....

$995,000

$995,000

Full-Service Florist with Decades of Success on Windsor Town Green

Windsor, CA

Atrellis Flowers & Gifts is a well-loved community floral shop on the Windsor Town Green, serving the local area for approximately 22 years. Known for quality, creativity, and personalized service,...

$125,000

$125,000

Turnkey Hawaiian BBQ Restaurant in Central Coast of California

San Luis Obispo, CA

This established Hawaiian BBQ restaurant represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in San Luis Obispo's competitive quick service restaurant market. The operation demonstrates consistent...

$280,000

$280,000

Iconic South Bay Restaurant & Entertainment Venue

Santa Clara County, CA

Established American restaurant and entertainment venue strategically positioned in Santa Clara County, operating continuously since 1974. This landmark establishment has built substantial community...

$120,000

$120,000

Door & Window Installation - Seller Financing Available

San Diego County, CA

A well-established residential door and window installation company in San Diego is now available for acquisition. With over 15 years of strong reputation, trained staff, steady profitability, and all...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $154,936

Established Noodle Shop in West Covina Plaza

West Covina, CA

Prime Location: Strategically located in the heart of West Covina’s bustling Azusa Ave commercial hub. Directly adjacent to 99 Ranch Market and just seconds from the I-10 freeway, ensuring high...

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Home health agency for sale

$220,000 - Glendale, CA

$220,000

Glendale, CA

Sign Installation & Service since 1999 - San Francisco Bay Area

Livermore, CA

Sign division only is for sale within established Electrical Contracting business, not the entire business. All commercial work in the mid to high complexity range. Best in class equipment, organized...

$750,000

$750,000

Chico Pool Service Route for Sale

Butte County, CA

Perfect starter route with all accounts in highly desirable Chico, CA. All accounts are residential and inground. Successful seasoned seller will be a great source of information. No Spas or...

$14,000

$14,000

Cash Flow: $20,000

Dry Cleaner in Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks, CA

This well established, highly profitable business is now available at an exceptionally reasonable asking price. Opportunities like this are rare This is a rare opportunity to secure a thriving and and...

$160,000

$160,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Fresh Juice and Smoothies in Santa Clarita

Newhall, CA

Available for sale is this hidden gem in Santa Clarita, California. Specializing in fresh juice and smoothies. This business stands out for its dedication to crafting refreshing extremely healthy, and...

$185,000

$185,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Urgent Care - Los angeles , Ca

Los Angeles, CA

ESTABLISHED URGENT CARE MEDICAL PRACTICE - LOS ANGELES This turnkey urgent care facility represents a strategic acquisition opportunity for qualified healthcare professionals seeking an established...

$310,000

$310,000

Popular Liquor Store, Low Rent (Redwood City)

Redwood City, CA

Description: Long-established, independent liquor store located in Redwood City, California. The store offers a broad selection of beer, wine, spirits, mixers, soft drinks, snacks, tobacco products,...

$220,000

$220,000

Tuolumne County CA CPA Practice for Sale

Sonora, CA

Established Tuolumne County CPA Practice with Excellent Fees and Strong Cash Flow Practice highlights: • The owner is a CPA • Software in use includes Lacerte, Quickbooks, and Clockify • Seller...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $123,000

Recurring-revenue software/CRM for construction

Los Angeles, CA

Established, remotely-operated software and CRM services business serving the residential construction and remodeling industry, offering a subscription-based platform that clients rely on to run daily...

$4,400,000

$4,400,000

Cash Flow: $768,000

Branded Gas Station with Hard Liquor license & Real Estate for Sale

Bakersfield, CA

Branded Gas Station with Hard Liquor license, Car wash with additional Rental income & Real Estate for Sale in Kern County. Call for more details by signing the NDA & providing proof of funds....

$8,200,000

$8,200,000

Established smoke shop prime location

Modesto, CA

Great place needs a owner to run it smoke shop/mini market...

$175,000

$175,000

San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale

$694,148 - San Francisco, CA

$694,148

San Francisco, CA

2nd Generation Restaurant with Type 41 Available For Sale in MB

Manhattan Beach, CA

2nd Generation Burger Lounge- Lease Details on Brochure...

$375,000

$375,000

5 Star Plumbing Business established 2019

Los Angeles, CA

Established Plumbing Business for Sale (Since 2019) Well-established and reputable plumbing business for sale, operating successfully since 2019. This is a turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator or...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $770,000

Turnkey pizza Restaurant for sale

Mission Viejo, CA

Turnkey Pizza & salads ,wings, subs, spaghetti, restaurant to Go , located in Mission Viejo Looking for a popular and delicious pizza and wings place? Well, look no further! With a great reputation ,...

$49,000

$49,000

Vending Location

Santa Monica, CA

Established vending machine location opportunity serving a factory with 75 employees operating two shifts in Santa Monica, CA. This turnkey operation has been successfully running since 2022,...

$12,500

$12,500

Cash Flow: $8,200

Auto Part Shop-Monthly Net Income $38,000, 6 days open in Los Angeles

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles, CA

ESTABLISHED AUTO PARTS OPERATION - 58 YEARS OF PROVEN PERFORMANCE THIS BUSINESS IS A RETAILER THAT SELLS ALL KINDS OF AUTOMOTIVE PARTS. WE PURCHASE AUUTOMOTIVE PARTS FROM WHOLESALERS AND SELL THEM AT...

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

Cash Flow: $456,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Rare Heritage Watch Parts Supply Business

Los Angeles, CA

A premier, turnkey, and highly profitable watch parts supply business is now available for acquisition. Established in 1948, this stable operation is one of only six companies in the United States...

$700,000

$700,000

ASSET SALE: Hair Salon for Sale in Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks, CA

Over $150,000 was invested into the build-out of this modern and elegant salon, with construction completed in September 2025. Designed with neutral earth tones and a high-end, inviting atmosphere,...

$49,000

$49,000

Tutoring in Modesto, CA

Modesto, CA

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact in your community? Now is your chance to own a Tutoring Club franchise and transform the lives of students while building a...

$45,000

$45,000

Cash Flow: $30,000

Elite Business Investments Corp.

Elite Business Investments Corp.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

We are a premiere brokerage for the sale of laundromats in Southern California. This means that unlike general brokerages, our singular focus in the laundromat industry gives us unparalleled knowledge and expertise to give you peace of mind and full confidence in buying, selling, or operating a laundromat. Call us today to speak with one of our agents and start down the Road To Success.

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Vitamin /Supplement / Nutition Franchise Business for sale

Cameron Park, CA

Acquire a well-established vitamin and supplement franchise located in the heart of Cameron Park, El Dorado County. The business occupies approximately 1,250 square feet within a busy neighborhood...

$100,000

$100,000

Fashion Island Newport Beach | Turnkey Salon & Spa & Nail

Newport Beach, CA

**Fashion Island Newport Beach ** Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to acquire an **established executive nail salon and spa** in desirable **Newport Beach**, conveniently located near...

$70,000

$70,000

Take over the lease for or buy the Turnkey Indoor Fitness Studio

$25,000 - San Clemente, CA

$25,000

San Clemente, CA

SaaS platform serving the commercial real estate industry

Orange County, CA

We are pleased to introduce a unique opportunity to acquire an established, proprietary vertical SaaS platform serving the commercial real estate industry. Founded in 2015, the business generates...

$849,000

$849,000

Cash Flow: $213,868

Baskin Robbins Franchise for sale

Yolo County, CA

100% owner-absentee operation, and locations are fully remodeled Imagine walking into your very own Baskin-Robbins franchise - a business that's already up and running with happy customers coming...

$350,000

$350,000

EBITDA: $67,000

Baskin Robbin Franchise for sale -Bundle Deal with 2 locations

Solano County, CA

100% owner-absentee operation, and both locations are fully remodeled This exceptional opportunity presents the acquisition of two established Baskin-Robbins franchise locations. Both establishments...

$845,000

$845,000

EBITDA: $152,500

$199K Purchase Price | $401K TTM Revenue | Established 2010

Redlands, CA

Opportunity to acquire an established glass and home-services business serving the Redlands, California market. Operating since 2010, the business has developed more than 15 years of local market...

$199,000

$199,000

Established Printing & Embroidery Business – Low Overhead

Sacramento County, CA

Well-established printing and embroidery business located in a busy strip mall. Services include book and magazine printing, flyers, signs, and custom logo embroidery on T-shirts and apparel. The...

$350,000

$350,000

100% Help Run, Franchise Coffee, Busy shopping mall

Riverside, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-known specialty coffee shop in a high-traffic Riverside retail location. The business is an established and fully operational café concept benefiting from...

$400,000

$400,000

100% Help Run, Well-Known High-Volume Coffee Shop in Orange County,

Brea, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a well-known, established and high-volume coffee shop in a desirable Orange County market. The business has built a strong local presence and established customer base...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $15,000

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.