Simi Valley, CA
Family-owned plumbing business established in 1990, offering a turnkey opportunity in Simi Valley, CA. This home-based operation comes complete with professional-grade equipment including leak...
$100,000
Simi Valley, CA
Family-owned plumbing business established in 1990, offering a turnkey opportunity in Simi Valley, CA. This home-based operation comes complete with professional-grade equipment including leak...
$100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Compton, CA
Amazing and thriving business that has been in the community for over 55 years. It is located at the corner of a busy thoroughfare. is constantly growing and is doing better than ever. Most of the...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $155,000
Roseville, CA
We have been in business since 1991. We are a full-service jewelry store with a big customer base. We are selling the business, which includes a complete setup, but does not include any merchandise....
$249,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
Los Angeles, CA
Discover a fantastic opportunity to own a thriving pizza restaurant! This well-established eatery boasts a loyal customer base, a prime location with high foot traffic, and a delicious menu featuring...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Sacramento, CA
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$2,470,000
Riverside, CA
Take over a fully rebuilt and modernized Pizza Guys franchise that operates 100% absentee! This location was purchased from a closed Papa John’s in 2023–2024 and completely remodeled from the ground...
$289,000
Cash Flow: $65,916
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire one of the larger remaining independent wholesale optical labs in the U.S. that has been serving over 4,000 eye care professionals nationwide. Established in the 1990s, the...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $292,058
Los Angeles, CA
Business Overview: Offered for sale is a rare opportunity to own a fully operational, multi-stream appliance business located in the heart of Woodland Hills, CA. This business features: A 16,000 sq ft...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Stanislaus County, CA
Indian Pizza Restaurant for Sale Turnkey opportunity to own a well-established, high-demand Pizza Twist franchise in Stanislaus County. This modern, fast-casual restaurant specializes in a unique...
$415,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
California
CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION OPPORTUNITY Off-Market | $3.5M–$4.5M EBITDA | Excellent Infrastructure | Federal Legalization Potential Apply direct via listing here on BizBuySell >>>...
$21,000,000
Cash Flow: $4,100,000
Available Nationwide
Rainbow Restoration, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading damage restoration and remediation services franchise that provides hope during times of crisis.
$100,000
Escondido, CA
We started this business for my wife to stay home with the kids when our 4th daughter was born, she is now 22 and graduating from college. We are a small mom and pop shop with tremendous potential. We...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
Fillmore, CA
2 gas stations/ convenient stores including real estate (Valero/ circle k) and independent schell-convenient store. Highly profitable businesses...
$9,950,000
$2,395,000
Monterey County, CA
Van Nuys, CA
Business Overview: This dynamic and growing e-commerce business offers an innovative and unique product line of high-quality storage solutions for keeping homes organized and stylish, all while...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $169,000
Desert Hot Springs, CA
This commercial landscaping business offers services including irrigation repair, landscape maintenance, landscape installation, and subcontracted tree work. Business is 100% commercial, the company...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Raj Golee
Biz Depot Brokers
Serving Alameda County, CA
Trusted marketplace to shop for Business opportunities of all kinds. Choose your next business venture with Biz-Depot.co
Baywood-Los Osos, CA
Attention! Entrepreneur farmers! Whether you want to grow food for your family, start a community supported agriculture business, or farm stand, this equipment will help you to start growing fruit,...
$45,000
Santa Clara County, CA
DYNAMIC • ADAPTABLE • EXPERT • This enterprise leverages their global engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain team to deliver comprehensive AI camera and optical assembly solutions. Their...
$2,800,000
Los Angeles, CA
Prime location in a high-traffic retail center with great visibility and parking. This property offers two exciting options: lease as a fully equipped, move-in-ready beauty salon, or lease as flexible...
Not Disclosed
Pasadena, CA
REALEST is thrilled to present an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a turnkey cafe space in the heart of Pasadena. Outfitted with both a Type I & II hood, and grease trap, this location is ready...
$125,000
Sacramento, CA
Seeking agreement for lease and buyout of existing tenant improvements including furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E). The space is an established operating business with active permits (ex:...
$199,000
Available Nationwide
Finding solutions that save businesses time and money. Promote a risk-free cost saving and expense reduction analysis.
$100,000
Orange County, CA
Avoid the 3-5 year waiting period due to USCIS backlog with this established, fully licensed EB-5 regional center, covering all of California and ready to sponsor EB-5 investment projects. Ideal for...
$300,000
San Diego, CA
Step into one of California's most prestigious wellness markets with this operational STRETCHMED® studio located at 7606 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA. This turnkey opportunity offers the perfect mix of...
$150,000
$860,000
Los Angeles County, CA
San Diego County, CA
Well established property management part of FRANCHISE business specializing in homeowners association, multi-family and SFR. There are two offices located in San Diego and Riverside County....
$2,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
Turn-key auto body shop in East Hollywood with all licenses in place. Unique opportunity with extremely low rent and a flexible landlord. 4,600 sq ft facility divided into two separate spaces – one...
$199,000
Los Angeles, CA
Rare turnkey opportunity in Hollywood — 2,100 sq. ft. fully equipped auto body shop with a fully permitted & licensed spray booth, frame machine, and all essentials to start operating day one. Lot...
$160,000
Los Angeles, CA
The largest independent cost reduction consulting firm in North America, with offices from coast-to-coast across the United States and Canada. Many current franchisees earning high 6 digit income...
$50,000
Santa Ana, CA
Business is Consumer Direct and Dealer Model. This is an amazing opportunity to join one of the fastest growing industries. This business can be operated from anywhere. The brand initially started in...
$50,000
Carson, CA
Rare Opportunity! Fully Equipped Turnkey Ghost Kitchen & Restaurant for Sale – Priced at $49,000 OBO Are you ready to step into the thriving food industry with minimal upfront effort? This is your...
$49,000
Los Angeles, CA
Asset Sale: Boba Shop Opportunity in Los Angeles This asset sale offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a boba tea business in the dynamic Los Angeles market. Recently established in 2024, this...
$300,000
Available Nationwide
If you’ve considered investing in a food franchise, our grazing board business could be right for you. Charcuterie boards have proven to be a food trend with staying power.
$50,000
Granada Hills, CA
THIS is an ASSET SALE of JUKEBOXES UNLIMITED. For 54 years I’ve been selling jukeboxes around the world (1971), but now I’m 82 years old with a wonderful case of arthritis. So, for quite some time...
$91,190
Sunol, CA
Bosco's Bones and Brew presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established restaurant, bar, and banquet facility in historic downtown Sunol, California. This turnkey operation features a...
$150,000
$228,000
Rowland Heights, CA
Riverside County, CA
Reduced from $62,500 for quick sale! Turnkey Eco-Catering & Event Business Assets – Van + Premium Equipment Package Sustainable celebrations are no longer a trend — they are the standard guest...
$49,990
California
new kitchen only used for 2 month 2000 ford auto gas 19300 miles health department approved smog pass and registration up to date all the maintenance has been done built in generator alarm and camera...
$79,950
Available in California
A trusted national leader in the disaster restoration industry
$50,000
San Diego, CA
Distressed Sale: Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity with High Growth Potential—Priced to Sell Fast! Are you looking for a profitable restaurant with huge untapped growth potential? This is a rare chance...
$30,000
Aptos, CA
Currently operating restaurant with Type 47 liquor license in highly desirable location. Details provided after executed NDA....
$399,000
Los Angeles, CA
2018 Ford Kitchen: 6-door commercial refrigeration unit, under-counter refrigerator, under-counter freezer, 36” flat grill with convection oven, 6 burners with 36 inch conventional oven, generous prep...
$225,000
West Covina, CA
Well-positioned opportunity to acquire a California Department of Public Health (CDPH) licensed home health agency in good standing with no open enforcement actions or deficiencies. The license is...
$49,900
Beverly Hills, CA
Seller is Motivated — Will Consider Reasonable Offer We Are Looking for Serious Buyers ready to close this month Discover a rare opportunity to own a thriving international fusion restaurant in the...
$395,000
Belma Dizdarevic
Business Team
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Business Team is the largest business broker in the Western US with over 80 associates. We specialize in selling privately held businesses up to $100MM in revenue.
Los Angeles, CA
This Robotics Franchise has been featured on CNBC, Forbes TV, Fox Business and more. With more than 13 years of experience leading robotics integration, managing, and deploying a fleet of over 10,000...
$250,000
Norwalk, CA
Large end unit restaurant with a large office/ storage space. Two restrooms. Hood and walk-in fridge, 1,700 sqft comes with all equipment and Patio seating. Within one mile you have: 2-In n Out's...
$110,000
$457,808
Kings County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey, 4-level luxury event venue and restaurant in prime Studio City with real estate included. Features 752-person occupancy, Type 47 liquor license, rooftop lounge with panoramic views, banquet...
Not Disclosed
Redlands, CA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
Available in California
The U.S. pet industry is expected to grow 7% annually and hit $325B in five years. As a Top Pet Franchise and Dog Wash Franchise, we help Franchise Owners profit from this booming industry.
$200,000
Dixon, CA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
Manteca, CA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
Palm Springs, CA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
This charming bakery is now available for sale in the heart of Woodland Hills. Fully set up to run as a bakery and a prime location, it offers significant growth potential for a new owner. • Location:...
$95,000
San Diego, CA
Step into a prime opportunity to own a turnkey construction and water damage restoration business in San Diego’s high-demand market. This asset sale includes $250,000 in premium equipment, vehicles,...
$250,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Airbnb turnkey and ready offering compelling revenues, a 8.5% cap rate, high occupancy 92%, , average daily income $522, accumulated 550 reviews with 4.9 stars and got to be a super host., if the...
$1,520,000
San Francisco, CA
Prime Retail Building & Franchise Opportunity – Across from Oracle Park! Location: Directly across from Oracle Park, San Francisco Price: 950,000 Property Type: Retail Building + Earl of Sandwich...
$950,000
Lancaster, CA
Prime Multi-Use Healthcare Facility Lease Opportunity in Lancaster, CA Exceptional lease opportunity for a versatile healthcare facility in West Lancaster's most desirable area of Antelope Valley....
Not Disclosed
Ramona, CA
Iconic restaurant business opportunity in Ramona, CA featuring 3,660 square feet on a substantial 3/4-acre lot. This established property has served as home to the beloved Boll Weevil of Ramona, a...
$249,000
Available in California
Own a Frenchies Modern Nail Care: Clean, Non-Toxic, Tech-Driven Nail Franchise in the Thriving $29B Beauty Industry!
$150,000
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.