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Global Digital Imaging Hardware & Workflow Products Company

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...

$27,005,000

Cash Flow: $3,355,000

$27,005,000

Cash Flow: $3,355,000

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Profitable Language Services Firm — Remote, Scalable, High Margin

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...

$4,810,000

Cash Flow: $960,000

$4,810,000

Cash Flow: $960,000

Multi-Line Insurance Agency

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...

$225,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Turnkey Home-Based Business with AI Systems–Built for Rapid Expansion

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...

$14,995

2

$14,995

Established Caramel Business- with Large Growth Potential

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...

$449,000

$449,000

Established Cannabis Cultivation Facility | $2M EBITDA | Full License

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...

$10,500,000

EBITDA: $2,000,000

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$10,500,000

EBITDA: $2,000,000

FINAL SALE PROCESS – Established New Car Dealership – $1.8M

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...

$1,800,000

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$1,800,000

5-Unit Premium Education Platform — ~$14M Aggregate Revenue / ~$1.8M

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...

$50,000,000

Cash Flow: $3,800,000

$50,000,000

Cash Flow: $3,800,000

Established High Volume Asian Grocery Market For Sale

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...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

Established Central California Demolition Company – Turnkey

California

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established commercial demolition company with a proven reputation, experienced workforce, and decades of successful operations throughout Central...

$1,650,000

EBITDA: $369,000

5

$1,650,000

EBITDA: $369,000

PestMaster
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Average Annual Franchise Revenue:$514,024* Own an Award-Winning Pest Control Business with the Flexibility of a Home-Based Office.

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $257,593

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $257,593

Profitable Turnkey Massage & Wellness Spa in Rancho Cucamonga Center

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Acquire the Operating Platform — Not the Startup Risk Founded in September 2023 by a wellness entrepreneur with more than 18 years of industry experience, this approximately 2,055-square-foot boutique...

$249,000

Cash Flow: $69,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $69,000

Premium Hotel & Resort Linen Distribution Company - High Margins

San Diego County, CA

This profitable textile manufacturing enterprise caters exclusively to the hotel and lodging sector, providing a comprehensive range of high-quality linens, drapery, bathroom essentials, and specialty...

$800,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

Growing Gym Vending Route — 17 Machines, Contract to Expand to 42

$245,000 - Vacaville, CA

$245,000

Vacaville, CA

Staff-Run Mobile Pet Grooming | $215K Avg SDE | 3 Vans, 1 Idle | LA

Los Angeles, CA

Premium mobile pet grooming business serving affluent neighborhoods across Los Angeles. No storefront, no lease. The entire operation runs out of three Wag'n Tails grooming vans. Three groomers handle...

$695,000

Cash Flow: $214,913

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$695,000

Cash Flow: $214,913

Eagle Lake Hospitality & Restaurant Opportunity

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Susanville, CA

Eagle Lake Hospitality & Restaurant Opportunity - Landmark Property with Multiple Revenue Streams Rare opportunity to acquire an established hospitality and restaurant property on 2.6+ acres near...

$849,000

10

$849,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Cynthia Randall

Transworld Business Advisors of San Francisco

Serving San Francisco County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors brings buyers and sellers together. We are the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses and mergers and acquisitions. Adding value by assisting business owners in the confidential sale of their business. Through the process, we also assist entrepreneurs to find opportunities of business ownership through buying existing businesses or franchises. Transworld Business Advisors has assisted thousands of owners with the sale of their businesses domestically and internationally.

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Restaurant for sale for a great price.

Dublin, CA

Turnkey Restaurant Location Available A rare opportunity to acquire fully operational restaurant. Location boast loyal customer base, above 4.5-star rating, and high-visibility storefront in...

$175,000

$175,000

Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale

Poway, CA

Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Poway, CA This well-established sushi restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator seeking a turnkey business in one of San Diego...

$179,999

Cash Flow: $1,060,000

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$179,999

Cash Flow: $1,060,000

Profitable and Established Water and Herbs Store

Los Angeles, CA

PROFITABLE WATER AND HERBS STORE - 26 YEARS ESTABLISHED This well-established health food and nutrition business has been serving the Hollywood, California community since 1998. Located in a prime...

$85,000

Cash Flow: $35,000

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$85,000

Cash Flow: $35,000

Rare Turnkey Premium Café – Fresh Monkee Healthy Protein Shakes

Carlsbad, CA

For sale is Fresh Monkee in the La Costa Area of Carlsbad. We are located in the high-end La Costa Town Square conveniently tucked-in between 24hr Fitness, REI, Petco and Pavilions. The build-out was...

$175,000

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$175,000

Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Prime Modesto Shopping Center

Modesto, CA

Location: Modesto, CA 95356 Size: 1,600 sq. ft. | Seating Capacity: 32 Monthly Rent: $4442 (below market average) Lease: 5 years remaining Price: $250,000 Highlights: * Located in a busy shopping...

$225,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

WSI - Digital Marketing
Franchise

Available in California

WSI is a digital marketing company with a strong international presence. Our Digital Marketing Consultants use their knowledge and expertise to make a difference for businesses all around the world.

$80,000

$80,000

Established Designer Furniture Rental Business , Eames, Knoll & More

Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established Los Angeles-based furniture and props rental business built around authentic, vintage, designer inventory — not the mass-produced knockoffs that...

$600,000

Cash Flow: $279,940

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$600,000

Cash Flow: $279,940

High demand recession proof business. Serving all of California

Beverly Hills, CA

Low over head , high profit mold and air quality assessment business. Easiest money I ever made . I love this high demand Turn key business.Great income with low overhead. Pays for itself in one year...

$50,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

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$50,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Hair Braiding and Locs salon on Hollywood Boulevard

$149,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$149,000

Los Angeles, CA

Vending Machines (Healthier Snacks & Drinks) | Semi-Passive, Lucrative

Los Angeles, CA

Lucrative – Semi-Absentee – Advanced Unattended Retail Machines Business serving the greater Los Angeles area. Semi-passive ownership, strong margins, and significant room for growth. These modern,...

$140,000

Cash Flow: $188,000

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$140,000

Cash Flow: $188,000

4-Location Auto Paint & Collision Platform

Orange County, CA

Established collision and paint business with a steady, recession-resistant revenue model and a well-known brand behind it. The work is a healthy mix of retail, trade, and fleet, which keeps the book...

$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $552,000

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$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $552,000

Healthier4UVending Business can scale (In Escrow)

National City, CA

Are you ready to be your own boss while making a positive impact on your community? Join the movement toward healthier living with Healthier For You Vending! Why Choose Healthier For You Vending? •...

$50,000

7

$50,000

12 Private Salon Suite for Sale with 2 buildings in historical Folsom

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Folsom, CA

Established 30-year salon business featuring 12 private suites across two modern buildings in historic Folsom, CA. This turnkey investment opportunity generates $165,000 annual revenue with $145,000...

$1,899,999

Cash Flow: $145,000

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$1,899,999

Cash Flow: $145,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Luxury Mobile Pet Grooming Business For Sale

Beverly Hills, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a premium, 10-year established mobile pet grooming business with a 5-van fleet, an excellent online reputation, and significant built-in growth potential....

$775,000

$775,000

Own a Piece of a Premier Baseball & Softball Training Facility

Los Alamitos, CA

Partnership Opportunity (51% Ownership) — The Cage at Los Alamitos Step up to the plate on a rare opportunity to acquire majority equity in a well-established, locally-owned sports training business...

$1,750,000

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$1,750,000

Established Southern California Family Medicine Practice

San Bernardino County, CA

Established family medicine practice serving a large and growing Southern California community since 2006. This turnkey primary care practice provides comprehensive healthcare for patients of all...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $348,201

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $348,201

PlumbingPro
Franchise

Available in California

Step into the CEO role with PlumbingPro, a recession-resistant, essential-service business in a $100B essential industry. No experience required.

$100,000

$100,000

Pour Me Taproom & Bottle Shop For Sale | The Best Taproom in Gilroy

Gilroy, CA

*** Any and all interested buyers will meet with one of the owners in person at the taproom to discuss the sale. No financials or any information other than what is provided in the ad post will be...

$450,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

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$450,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

Profitable 6 Bay Shop With 26 Year Clientele

Fallbrook, CA

Established Auto Repair & Service Shop - 26 Years of Excellence in Fallbrook, CA This thriving 6-bay automotive service facility represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established...

$397,000

Cash Flow: $316,800

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$397,000

Cash Flow: $316,800

The Only Cannoli

$375,000 - Oceanside, CA

$375,000

Oceanside, CA

Profitable Turnkey MedSpa

Palm Desert, CA

Exceptionally profitable, high-quality medical aesthetic and facial rejuvenation clinic serving the Coachella Valley from Palm Desert, California. The practice offers a comprehensive portfolio of...

$1,710,000

Cash Flow: $600,700

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$1,710,000

Cash Flow: $600,700

Turn-Key 2nd Gen Cafe Opportunity in Folsom!

Folsom, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a 1,372 sq ft retail space located in a high-traffic shopping center on East Bidwell Street in Folsom. Surrounded by popular restaurants, salons, and service businesses,...

$70,000

$70,000

911 Restoration
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Water, fire, & mold damage restoration experts. We handle your leads & marketing via our 24/7 national call center. AI proof and recession proof business.

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $312,316

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $312,316

Well established, successful and uniquely curated retail opportunity!

Riverside County, CA

This well-established home furnishings and gift retail business has been serving Riverside County customers since 1991, offering a uniquely curated selection of tabletop items, kitchen accessories,...

$500,000

Cash Flow: $195,000

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$500,000

Cash Flow: $195,000

Own Pasadena’s Premier Sports Recovery & Wellness Studio

Pasadena, CA

Renew Performance Center is a 2,500 SF performance, recovery, and wellness facility in Pasadena, CA, operating since 2018 in an affluent, high-density Los Angeles County market. Five revenue streams:...

$220,000

11

$220,000

3 Tahoe Area Laundromats for Sale

Truckee, CA

3 Tahoe Area laundromats in South Lake Tahoe, Ca, Carnelian Bay, Ca, and Truckee, Ca. under one brand. Extensive wash and fold for customers. Newer machines and remodels. Ample parking. Long-term...

$3,850,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

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$3,850,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

25 yr established Grooming and Boarding w/ multiple locations.

Los Angeles County, CA

We are one of the longest established pet grooming and boarding businesses in Los Angeles. We have 2 central locations in L.A. Country and serve tens of thousands of customers a year. As we don't want...

$995,000

$995,000

Specialized Subterranean Construction Firm with Niche Market Dominance

Sonoma County, CA

This specialized construction company dominates a highly technical niche market, providing excavation and construction services for below-ground commercial and residential projects throughout a major...

$2,160,000

Cash Flow: $635,000

$2,160,000

Cash Flow: $635,000

Clay Choi

Rocky Realty

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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e-commerce bus for sale Truck modifications - Lift kit, Wheel spacers

Azusa, CA

Business Description: The Opportunity This is a rare chance to acquire a deeply established, asset-heavy e-commerce business specializing in the high-demand truck suspension and modification market....

$239,000

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$239,000

Established FedEx Linehaul Business | Rialto, CA

Bloomington, CA

FedEx Linehaul Business Model Linehaul Transportation Service Providers (TSPs) contract directly with FedEx Corporation to transport trailers of packages between FedEx terminals, hubs, and other...

$2,495,000

Cash Flow: $574,138

$2,495,000

Cash Flow: $574,138

Elk Grove 95758 Turn-Key PHO Resturant!

$135,000 - Elk Grove, CA

$135,000

Elk Grove, CA

Maymay Huang

Epique Realty

Premier Multi-Location Medical Weight Management & Wellness Platform

Santa Clara County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire an established, multi-location medical weight management and wellness platform serving two of Northern California's largest metropolitan markets. This medical group...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $351,000

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $351,000

A Rare, Turnkey Napa Wellness Float Spa Opportunity

Napa, CA

Become a social entrepreneur. Invest in helping people feel great. An unparalleled opportunity to own a top-performing True REST Float Spa Franchise in the Napa Valley without the time and expense of...

$49,500

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$49,500

Assisting Hands Home Care
Franchise

Available in California

Providing Compassionate and Dependable Home Care

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $945,092

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $945,092

Rebar Fabrication and Installation Business

Alameda County, CA

We specialize in the fabrication and installation of rebar which play a crucial role in reinforcing concrete structures. Our rebar is meticulously crafted assemblies consisting of reinforcing bars...

$3,000,000

2

$3,000,000

Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Bay Area, CA. Very Profitable!

Sunnyvale, CA

Window Cleaning Business Squeegee Squad has well established commercial contacts. This territory needs a motivated franchise owner to take them over! If you are looking for a recession resistant...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $400,000

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Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $400,000

Muffler-Catalytic Converter-Exhaust Auto Repair Shop-30 Year Location

Rocklin, CA

Exceptional opportunity and value, listed at $200,000.00, for immediate profit and success: The preliminary information disclosed below warrants serious buyers by appointment only. This is an all cash...

$200,000

Cash Flow: $259,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $259,000

One-of-a-Kind Lifestyle Charter Business: Established, Untapped Growth

Newport Beach, CA

-Turnkey operation with Custom Fleet, Booking System, equipment, licenses, secured dock lease, and certifications current. Built to be a remote manager. -Proprietary charter fleet unavailable through...

$650,000

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$650,000

Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale

San Francisco, CA

Own a Piece of the Healthcare Revolution This is more than just a business—it’s a golden ticket to the future of healthcare. This fully remote Telehealth operation has been meticulously designed to...

$100,000

$100,000

Well Established Supermarket FOR SALE | Orange County, CA

Garden Grove, CA

An excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped supermarket operating in a strong market. The business features: fairly new appliances, huge parking lot for customers, well-trained staff, and a...

$3,500,000

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$3,500,000

Rare Cannabis Manufacturing Opportunity Type 7 & Type 11 License

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Benito County, CA

PRICE REDUCTION- $200 - RARE CANNABIS MANUFACTURING OPPORTUNITY - TYPE 7 & TYPE 11 LICENSED FACILITY Turnkey cannabis manufacturing and distribution facility offering immediate operational entry into...

$2,700,000

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$2,700,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Relocatable Automotive eCommerce & Auto Parts Brand. I $1.5M Revenue

Los Angeles County, CA

# Automotive eCommerce Platform & Fuel Injector Brand ## $1.5M Revenue | $400K+ Annual Owner Earnings | ~2 Hours/Week Owner Involvement Established and highly scalable automotive eCommerce platform...

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $380,270

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$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $380,270

Profitable Healthy Casual Restaurant in Prime Brentwood Location

Brentwood, CA

Rare Turnkey Business Opportunity in Brentwood's Premier Retail Destination Take advantage of the opportunity to own an established, profitable fast-casual restaurant located within one of East Contra...

$400,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Franchise

Available in California

With an AUV of $843,484 and over 25% of our restaurants over $1.1M, franchise partners are experiencing record openings in new markets almost weekly. 90% of Capriotti's franchise partners are multi-unit developers.

$250,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $858,875

$250,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $858,875

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.