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Flame Broiler For Sale-Business Only, Cash Sale

Upland, CA

🔥 Own Your First Restaurant – Turnkey Flame Broiler Franchise for Sale! Become your own boss with a proven franchise! Skip the risk of starting from scratch and step into an established Flame Broiler...

$110,000

$110,000

$250K California DHCS Addiction Outpatient SUD Platform | Pre-Op

Los Angeles County, CA

Confidential acquisition opportunity for an experienced behavioral health operator seeking to enter or expand in California through an existing, pre-operational outpatient substance use disorder...

$250,000

$250,000

Liquor Store-High Vol & Net, Established For 20 Yrs. Long Term Lease

Pico Rivera, CA

This well-established liquor and wine shop is located in a busy neighborhood shopping center in Pico Rivera, California. Under the same ownership for approximately 20 years, the business has built a...

$429,000

$429,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Luxury Afghan Rug E-Commerce Brand & Showroom

San Diego, CA

Direct-to-consumer luxury home décor brand and showroom located in San Diego, specializing in authentic, hand-knotted heirloom rugs that bridge rich cultural heritage with modern interior design....

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $175,111

Established Wholesale Distributor of Silica-Free Surface Material

San Bernardino County, CA

Overview This confidential offering presents an established importer, distributor, and wholesaler of premium large-format silica-free and ultra-low-silica surface materials, based in Southern...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $161,312

in Lincoln Heights Food Court

Lincoln Heights, CA

The restaurant is in the Food Court in Lincoln Heights. Lincoln Heights is situated northeast of Downtown LA. It is bordered by the LA River to the West and the Golden State Fwy to the South. 500 SF...

$27,500

$27,500

Established Leading Party & Event Rentals Business

Contra Costa County, CA

SF Bay Area from its Contra Costa County, CA showroom and warehouse. Built on a legacy dating back 20 years and operating under its current ownership since 2015, the business has earned a strong...

$475,000

$475,000

Cash Flow: $171,197

The UPS Store Franchise in Orange County California

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Orange County, CA

SBA Pre-Qualified! Seize this rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing The UPS Store franchise in affluent Orange County, California. In 2025, the business generated revenues exceeding $699,000...

$667,000

$667,000

Cash Flow: $213,170

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Absentee Owned Established Specialty Toy & Collectibles Franchise

Orange County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established specialty toy and collectibles franchise in Orange County. The business focuses on the buying, selling, and trading of LEGO® products, including...

$165,000

$165,000

EBITDA: $91,950

Los Angeles Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Profitable route with nearly all clients paying for chlorine tablets sold by the seller. Easy route overall. Highly successful veteran seller will fastrack a buyer into the business. Seller has a...

$114,000

$114,000

Cash Flow: $133,000

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: $723,284

Established Bakery In Buena Park

Buena Park, CA

Cheestella — Japanese Castella Sponge Cake, Freshly Baked Daily....

$95,000

$95,000

Established Turnkey Restaurant

Fountain Valley, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a modern, fully built-out restaurant in one of Fountain Valley’s most desirable commercial corridors. Located in a high-traffic shopping center anchored by Stater...

$395,000

$395,000

Bay Area Cabinet Shop

$400,000 - San Martin, CA

$400,000

San Martin, CA

Established Restaurant For Sale

Sacramento County, CA

A well-established restaurant is now available for acquisition — a great opportunity for an owner-operator or restaurant group looking to step into a running concept with an existing customer base and...

$125,000

$125,000

EBITDA: $55,200

Desirable Downey-this one has it all

Downey, CA

Turnkey store ready for you. Machines accept card or coin. Excellent demographics with large number of renters. All newer machines keeping utility costs down even more. Good lease with hard to find...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

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Transworld Business Advisors of Tri-Valley

Serving Stanislaus 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 Advisor 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 has been a mainstay in the business mediation industry for over 25 years, specializing only in businesses sales. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our professionals consist of sophisticated and experienced experts in business and finance. Many have owned businesses and can relate to the stresses and pains that can go along with the selling process. Our service, dedication and drive is available and ready to be put to use for you.

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Smoke Shop on Main in Alhambra!

Alhambra, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire an established smoke shop in the heart of Alhambra. Located along a highly visible commercial corridor within a busy shopping center, this business benefits from...

$175,000

$175,000

Fast-Growing Pizza Business - Koreatown, LA

Los Angeles, CA

## High-Performing Delivery Business with Consistent Growth & Strong Upside **Established delivery-focused business with over 90% of sales generated through Uber Eats and DoorDash.** The business has...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $66,000

Wonderful Restaurant in Great Downtown Petaluma Location for Sale

Petaluma, CA

Opportunity: This long established restaurant is located in the gateway to the world-famous California wine country just north of San Francisco in beautiful downtown Petaluma. They offer a modern an...

$250,000

$250,000

Turnkey Smoke Shop with Expansion Potential – Prime Sherwood Forest

Northridge, CA

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey smoke shop in the highly desirable Sherwood Forest neighborhood of Northridge, just two blocks south of California State...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

Established Decorative Concrete & Specialty Supply Business

Ventura County, CA

Well-established specialty supplier of decorative concrete materials, tools, and BBQ and fireside products serving contractors, tradespeople, and homeowners throughout Ventura and Los Angeles...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Mini Mart in Alhambra!

Alhambra, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established mini mart in the heart of Alhambra. Situated along a highly visible commercial corridor, this business benefits from strong street exposure,...

$275,000

$275,000

Retail High End Window Coverings

California

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established window coverings business serving an affluent East Bay market. The company specializes in premium blinds, shades, shutters, and custom drapery,...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $247,500

Red Rabbit

Riverside County, CA

Known for its warm, personalized customer care, Red Rabbit Boutique has created a welcoming shopping experience that keeps customers coming back. Its unique selection and inviting atmosphere make it a...

$29,000

$29,000

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

$3,100,000 - Irvine, CA

$3,100,000

Irvine, CA

Glass And Mirror Sales, Design, Fabricate And Installation.

Costa Mesa, CA

A full service residential & commercial glass and mirror sales, service & installation company. Long established, 70 years. Can't find that too often. Manufacture, fabricate, design & install. They do...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $106,000

Franchise Junk Hauling Business

Petaluma, CA

This Junk hauling/Recycling business opened in 2013 and is owned and operated by a out of state owner. Great opportunity for buyer to come in and continue to grow the market by adding trucks and...

$265,000

$265,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Established Woman’s Clothing Wholesaler to Big Box Retailers

Los Angeles County, CA

High-profit women’s clothing company with business relationships across ten major retailers now available for acquisition. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established women’s clothing...

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

Cash Flow: $1,129,219

FedEx Ground Routes – 9 Routes Available in Fairfield

Fairfield, CA

ESTABLISHED FEDEX GROUND ROUTES - FAIRFIELD OPERATION Turnkey FedEx Ground delivery business featuring 9 established routes serving the Fairfield, CA market. This profitable operation generates $1.68M...

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

Cash Flow: $397,526

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

Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!

$165,000 - Monterey County, CA

$165,000

Monterey County, CA

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

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

Linnard Lane

High Touch Properties Inc.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

High Touch Properties Inc. dba High Touch Group, is a privately held statewide real estate brokerage company focused on the Restaurant and Retail Industry founded by and under the leadership of Linnard Lane. High Touch specializes in providing, Tenant Representation Real Estate Brokerage, Business Brokerage, and Restaurant Advisory services to established and emerging "high touch/customer experience" retail and restaurant merchants. High Touch Group, assists upstart and established brands to scale and manage rapid and profitable market expansion serving as their exclusive outsourced real estate and project manager with responsibility for developing portfolio strategies and retail market advisory services. The principals of High Touch deliver unmatched value to its clients by leveraging its corporate real estate and restaurant experience and delivering those resources to emerging brands saving them time, money, and mistakes. We bring a lot more to the table for our clients than your average real estate or business brokerage firm too, we've also been on the restaurant operations side as well so we see the complete picture for our clients. High Touch's brokerage arm takes great pride in its track record of finding hidden site opportunities and driving value to the bottom line for its clients and merchant partners. Building relationships with our clients, partners, team members, agents, and city agencies have been the foundation of our success. Linnard's clients include private, corporate, family office, and franchise concepts some of which include Starbucks, Applebee’s, TGI Fridays, Chipotle, FedEx, AT&T, Noah's Bagels, Payless Shoes, Petco, Michael's Stores, Stout Burger & Boomtown Brewery, Inflection Capital, Relentless Brewing, Plan Check Kitchen + Bar, Sancho’s Tacos, Nardo Italia as well as a number of restaurant venture capital, quasi-institutional, and entertainment clients.

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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

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

Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale | North County San Diego

$260,000 - Escondido, CA

$260,000

Escondido, CA

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

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.