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Profitable and Growing, Mobile RV Repair, Owner Retiring

Sacramento County, CA

This is an established RV mobile repair business. It has a proven track record of high revenue profitability, with significant upside potential. The business has a diverse client base and a strong...

$599,000

$599,000

EBITDA: $240,000

Santa Monica Restaurant and Wine Bar With Garden Patio

Santa Monica, CA

Established since 2007, this well-positioned Santa Monica tapas and wine bar offers a proven concept with strong neighborhood demand and a competitive niche in an affluent, high-traffic trade area. It...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $1

Shalimar Restaurant For Sale

Sacramento, CA

You'll discover an incredible opportunity with this established Shalimar Restaurant location in Sacramento's bustling shopping center. Imagine yourself owning a piece of the iconic Shalimar brand that...

$399,000

$399,000

Smoke shop in coachella

Coachella, CA

Smoke shop in coachella...

$80,000

$80,000

Coin Laundromat in South Gate

South Gate, CA

This coin laundromat in South Gate is located in a densely populated neighborhood with ideal demographics for the business. With existing cash flow, great parking and a mix of operational but older...

$375,000

$375,000

Established Restaurant & Bar for Sale

Santa Barbara County, CA

Current Rent Only: $4,478 Gross Sales: (2022) $1,010,256 (2023) $1,097,987, (2024) $953,598 Owner/Operator Income: Message Me Owner Works? Yes Employees: 10 Square Footage: 1,382sq.ft. + 425sq. ft....

$150,000

$150,000

Central Valley CA (Stanislaus County) CPA Practice for sale

Stanislaus County, CA

Established in 2010, this well-established CPA practice offers an attractive opportunity for a CPA firm seeking a substantial client base with a diversified mix of tax, accounting, payroll, and...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

Cash Flow: $762,000

Market Sushi

Newport Beach, CA

This sushi kiosk is located inside a large grocery market. The corporate office provides a structured support and training system, so even someone without prior sushi experience can operate the...

$55,000

$55,000

Cash Flow: $103,920

Fully Equipped Restaurant on Guerrero St., Mission District, SF

San Francisco, CA

Fully Equipped Restaurant on Guerrero St., Mission District, SF for sale. Rent: $5,655/m & NNN: $288/m including Water & Garbage. Lease: 3 yrs plus 3 yrs option. 1,200 sf. PRIME LOCATION!! Contact to...

$99,000

$99,000

Profitable San Diego Plumbing Company – Priced for Prompt Sale

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Escondido, CA

Established and profitable plumbing and home-services company serving San Diego County with a strong mix of residential service work, construction projects, and recurring relationships with property...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Market Sushi

Newport Beach, CA

This sushi kiosk is located inside a large grocery market. The corporate office provides a structured support and training system, so even someone without prior sushi experience can operate the...

$67,000

$67,000

Cash Flow: $101,352

Turnkey Ethiopian Restaurant – San Joe, CA

San Jose, CA

Well-established and highly regarded Ethiopian restaurant located in a mixed commercial and residential neighborhood. The business currently has an online review rating of 4.6, according to...

$380,000

$380,000

Los Angeles County 10 Machine Vending Route

Huntington Beach, CA

Established and growing vending route for sale in the Los Angeles area, generating approximately $47,500 in annualized sales across six active locations. The route includes a diversified mix of...

$79,500

$79,500

Cash Flow: $30,000

Bay Area Cabinet Shop

$400,000 - San Martin, CA

$400,000

San Martin, CA

Landscape Design, Construction & Maintenance Company – Marin County

Marin County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established, full-service landscape design, construction and maintenance company serving the highly desirable Marin County market. Unlike a traditional landscape...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $230,000

Very Profitable Chinese Restaurant

Riverside, CA

MONTHLY GROSS: $200,000. + MONTHLY RENT: $10,000. LEASE TERMS: 10 YRS STORE SIZE: 5,000 SQFT. SEATING CAPACITY: 116. EMPLOYEES: 13 FT. WAGE: $52,000/MO. REASON FOR SELLING: SELLER WORKS FULL TIME AND...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $600,000

Rick Rayl, CBB, CBI

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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Franchise Sandwich Shop for SALE

Santa Rosa, CA

Great opportunity to acquire an established franchise sandwich shop with 30+ years at the same location and approximately $480,000 in annual gross sales. The previous owner operated the business for...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Well-Established Wholesale and Retail Bakery Opportunity

Orange County, CA

This well-established wholesale & Retail bakery has been delighting customers for over 17 years, earning a strong reputation and a loyal client base. The bakery specializes in fresh, pastries, and...

$210,000

$210,000

Cash Flow: $4,110

Established Tarzana Hair Salon with Med Spa & Nail Expansion Potential

Los Angeles County, CA

Established Tarzana hair salon. The salon opened in 2021 and offers hair and beauty services in a professionally designed space with an established customer base. The owners operate the business and...

$449,000

$449,000

Swimming pool & landscape construction

Corona, CA

Swimming Pool & Landscape Construction Business - Corona, CA This established swimming pool construction company offers a solid opportunity in Riverside County's active construction market. Operating...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Water Stores (2) Filtered Water And Alkaline Water Retail Locations

Palm Springs, CA

This established water retail operation comprises two strategically located filtration and alkaline water stores serving the Palm Springs area in Yuma County. The business has maintained continuous...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $77,000

Established Pediatric Dental Practice for Sale!

Modesto, CA

MDT 649 - Established children’s dental practice with deep community roots and a strong foundation for future growth. Originally founded in 1973 and reimagined as a kid-focused dental office in 2015,...

$411,000

$411,000

Craft Hot Sauce Brand with National Distribution & Celebrity IP

California

Rare opportunity to acquire a celebrity-founded, 100% asset-light hot sauce brand with a 20-year history of organic market presence. The brand boasts a proven ~$1M historical revenue peak, achieved...

$500,000

$500,000

Lake Arrowhead Rentals for Construction Equipment

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Rimforest, CA

KW Commercial is delighted to introduce this exclusive listing of the Lake Arrowhead Rentals equipment rental business & two properties: 26321 & 26325 Pine Ave & 26374 Apache Trl in Rimforest, CA....

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Vapes Get Banned,We Get Sales|86% Share|83% Margins|eCommerce

$3,100,000 - Irvine, CA

$3,100,000

Irvine, CA

Thriving Indian Restaurant, Indian Grocery Store and Catering Business

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

ESTABLISHED INDIAN RESTAURANT AND GROCERY STORE - RANCHO CUCAMONGA This thriving Indian restaurant and grocery store presents an exceptional opportunity in the heart of Rancho Cucamonga, San...

$975,000

$975,000

Quick Sale! Insurance Book of Business 30+ years of clients

Pleasant Hill, CA

Established Independent Insurance Agency - 30+ Years of Success This well-established independent insurance agency presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for buyers seeking a proven business...

$285,500

$285,500

Established Drive-Thru Coffee Concept in Downtown Location

Bakersfield, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully operational drive-thru coffee business located in a high-visibility, high-traffic corridor in central Bakersfield. This established business offers a turnkey...

$59,999

$59,999

Business 25 years

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Santa Clarita, CA

Business in 25 years. 5 tables and 6 spa chairs ,1 waxing room , lunch room,1 storage room. 1 bathroom. Front door back door ....

$45,000

$45,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Farmers agency

Loma Linda, CA

As a dedicated Farmers agency, we offer personalized home and auto insurance solutions backed by one of the most recognized and trusted names in the industry. We take the time to understand your needs...

$185,000

$185,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

Established Towing Business

Los Angeles, CA

Established towing company, operated since 2017. has total of 4 trucks working. Several contracts with insurances and provider services. A lot of opportunities for new owner....

$450,000

$450,000

Established Kids Play Center Opportunity in Van Nuys – NEST PLAY LA

Van Nuys, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire NEST PLAY LA, a kids play center located at 13645 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405. This business offers an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneur or investor...

$100,000

$100,000

Established Mediterranean Restaurant in Granite Bay

Rocklin, CA

An established Mediterranean restaurant located in the highly desirable Center in Rocklin, California. The business operates from an approximately 2,635-square-foot, fully improved restaurant space....

$399,500

$399,500

High-Potential Opportunity: 2 Established Medical Spas

Glendale, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire two established, physician-led medical spa practices operating under a shared aesthetics platform. Both locations have established operations, experienced clinical teams,...

$750,000

$750,000

FOR SALE: Mechanic Shop- Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights, CA

Excellent Business Opportunity in Citrus Heights! For sale is Prime Auto Repair, a well-established automotive repair business located at 7433 Greenback Ln, Unit P, Citrus Heights, CA 95610. The...

$749,000

$749,000

Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!

$165,000 - Monterey County, CA

$165,000

Monterey County, CA

For Sale: Liquor Store - Eureka W/ Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Eureka, CA

For sale is a busy liquor store, generating approximately $130,000 in gross monthly sales with a strong 37% profit margin. The business also earns around $900 per month from Lotto and $200 from ATM...

$2,350,000

$2,350,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

For Sale: Liquor Store - Eureka W/out Property

Eureka, CA

For sale is a busy liquor store, generating approximately $130,000 in gross monthly sales with a strong 37% profit margin. The business also earns around $900 per month from Lotto and $200 from ATM...

$999,000

$999,000

For Sale: Middle Eastern Grocery Store - With Restaurant And Bakery -

Elk Grove, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-traffic grocery store featuring a full-service restaurant, bakery, and Halal meat market. Known for its authentic Middle Eastern, North...

$1,475,000

$1,475,000

For Sale: Subway Sandwich Franchise - Located In Busy Plaza - Jackson,

Jackson, CA

This Subway Sandwich Shop is ideally situated in a busy, well-established plaza surrounded by major grocery stores, popular retailers, and a variety of small businesses that keep foot traffic steady...

$110,000

$110,000

Prime Gas Station & Convenience Store with Liquor License

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Marysville, CA

For sale is a busy 76 gas station with convenience store and property, located at 929 5th St, Marysville, CA. The business generates approximately $75,000 in gross monthly sales with an estimated 25%...

$3,175,000

$3,175,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Brentwood Japanese Restaurant

Los Angeles, CA

The restaurant is in Brentwood/Los Angeles. 2,075SF 44 seats in the dining room, 16 seats in the private room, and 12 seats on the patio. The monthly rent is $9,299.30 + NNN $3,838.75. The lease is...

$185,000

$185,000

Turnkey Spa Business with Established Clientele

Sonoma County, CA

Established spa offering a range of professional services in California's renowned Wine Country. With a loyal client base builtover more than a decade, consistent revenue, and a strong reputation...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $186,019

Established Bike Shop with Strong Growth Potential

Sonoma County, CA

This well-established bicycle shop has built a recognized presence in the California wine country. The business operates from an approximately 1,500-square-foot location and maintains valuable dealer...

$189,000

$189,000

Kenny Liu

Realest Group

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Realest is a privately held and minority owned, real estate services and investment firm focused on creating and optimizing the value of real estate through the confluence of innovation, cultures, experiences, industries, and communities. Our clients and our projects not only shape culture, but form an evergreen portfolio of experience-driven residential, retail, hospitality, office, leisure and entertainment assets in emerging growth markets. Based in Los Angeles, Realest capitalizes on its proximity to the apex of entertainment, digital media, and innovative dining. With our diverse expertise and close ties to leaders in the real estate, fashion, culinary, music, and entertainment industries, Realest is uniquely positioned to develop a portfolio of experiential brands at the cross-section of multiple sectors. Together, our work has drawn over ten billion impressions and counting. As commercial real estate is upended by emerging technologies, e-commerce, a flattened competitive landscape, and the recent global pandemic, we believe the best way to predict the unknown future is to invent it, creating our own reality. Then, diligently stewarding its course. This is how we ensure our capital investors and long-term brand partners are able to secure, stabilize, and maximize their investments in our institutional-grade projects throughout specific growth markets.

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Absentee Poke Restaurant – $210K Net – Major Price Cut $495,000

Riverside County, CA

Imagine walking into your own successful poke restaurant where everything just runs itself. That's exactly what you'll get with this incredible opportunity in Palm Springs area. You'll love how this...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $210,000

Well-Established Performance Management SaaS

California

This well-established subscription-based B2B software business helps human resources teams manage goals, performance reviews, feedback, one-to-one meetings, development plans, surveys, 360-degree...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $49,089

Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale | North County San Diego

$260,000 - Escondido, CA

$260,000

Escondido, CA

Profitable & Turnkey Fast-Casual Restaurant – Strong Growth & Expansio

Berkeley, CA

Imagine walking into your own thriving restaurant in Berkeley, where the aroma of American comfort food fills the air and satisfied customers keep coming back for more. This isn't just another...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $139,093

Walnut Creek CPA Firm for Sale

Walnut Creek, CA

Established CPA firm for sale in Walnut Creek, California. The practice was established in 2012 and began primarily as an audit practice. It has since diversified into tax, client accounting services,...

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Cash Flow: $466,822

Legal Document Assistant Office - $126,004 Cash Flow, Record Year

Sacramento County, CA

This Legal Document Assistant office is having its best year on record. Revenue for the twelve months ended August 31, 2026 was $353,526, up 35.7% over calendar 2025, with Seller's Discretionary...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $126,004

Restaurant on Wilshire Boulevard with full liquor license available

Santa Monica, CA

Restaurant can be sold with the type 41 Beer wine license as well as with the type 47 Full liquor license. 950 Square feet on Wilshire Boulevard with Patio. Type 2 Hood. Storage area and parking...

$249,000

$249,000

Established Profitable Fine Indian Take-Out & Delivery Restaurant

Los Angeles, CA

This fine established artisan Indian Cuisine take out restaurant was the natural extension of the twenty year exceedingly successful The Indian Kitchen Restaurant located at 8165 Santa Monica Blvd.,...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $85,200

Turnkey Flower + Plant Shop - Brand, Assets, Fixtures, Lease

Los Angeles, CA

A design forward flower and plant shop concept in DTLA, in a renovated leased space perfect for a showroom downstairs and a large production / workshop space upstair. Convenient to the flower market...

$50,000

$50,000

Turnkey Restaurant in great location

Crescent City, CA

Great opportunity to acquire a well-established turnkey restaurant in a great location on busy HWY 101. With a decade of operating history and a loyal customer following, this is an exceptional...

$449,000

$449,000

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.