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Profitable Event-Focused Food Truck

Perris, CA

Confidential opportunity to acquire an established mobile fast-food operation. This business is a food truck built around scheduled event service, offering flexibility in operating days and the...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

Food Truck with Access to High-Traffic South Fair Events

Perris, CA

Unique mobile food concept offering a creative fusion of Asian and Mexican flavors at fairs, festivals, and community events across Riverside County and surrounding areas. The menu features standout...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Mobile Ice Cream Cart & Event Business – SoCal

San Bernardino, CA

Turnkey mobile ice cream cart and event catering business serving San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, generating revenue through a balanced mix of street vending, private events, and multi-cart...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $35,200

Seller Financing | High-Traffic SFV Convenience Store & Smoke Shop

Canoga Park, CA

Well-positioned convenience store featuring tobacco and vape product sales located along a busy retail corridor in the San Fernando Valley. The business enjoys excellent street visibility, steady...

$344,000

$344,000

Cash Flow: $142,000

Top Rated Physical Therapy/Sports Med Practice. Strategic Buyers Only

California

Superb, Top Rated Physical Therapy / Sports Medicine Practice. Strategic Acquirers Only. Location: Central Coast, CA. For more than a decade, the practice has established an extremely strong...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $581,901

Auto Repair & Smog Check with Property Included

San Bernardino County, CA

Family-owned auto repair shop that has been servicing the San Bernardino area since 1992. The business specializes in auto repair, brake services, and smog checks, and is both ASE and STAR Certified....

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $80,671

Established Mexican Restaurant with Full Liquor License

Temecula, CA

This thriving, modern Mexican-concept restaurant has become a go-to destination in the Temecula area, known for a lively atmosphere, a well-executed menu, and a strong regular customer base. Housed in...

$1,440,000

$1,440,000

Cash Flow: $559,000

Turn-key Fiji indian grocery store. $80,000 asking price No carry

Union City, CA

Established neighborhood business with a built loyal, repeat customer base drawn from the surrounding residential area, with steady daily foot traffic that has held consistent through changing...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Liquor store -Great location in Culver City, absentee-run & profitable

Culver City, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire an established Liquor Store (type 21) with a strong product offering, an available tasting room license (type 86) with a patio, and significant growth potential for...

$190,000

$190,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Rare Opportunity: Fully Immersive Themed Coffee Shop - 2 Locations.

Riverside, CA

This is a highly recognizable, niche coffee concept with a strong brand identity and loyal customer base, operating across two locations in Riverside County and San Bernardino County. The business...

$550,000

$550,000

20+ Yr Hospitality Brokerage & Consulting - Ideal for Licensed Broker

Palm Desert, CA

This long-established hospitality brokerage and consulting business, serving vacation property resales and rentals in the Coachella Valley since 2005, delivers consistent transactions and strong...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $247,802

Preschool Business For Sale Fremont , CA (Mission)

Fremont, CA

Situated along a prominent commercial corridor in Fremont, CA, offering excellent visibility and convenient access to surrounding residential communities and businesses. The property benefits from its...

$300,000

$300,000

QSR Franchise-3 locations in Orange County, buy one or all three

Orange County, CA

This location is one of three currently owned by the Seller. Buyers have the opportunity to purchase this individual location or acquire all three locations as part of a larger multi-unit transaction....

$89,000

$89,000

Cash Flow: $55,077

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

$14,995 - California

$14,995

California

Absentee Run High Speed Internet Provider to Small Community

California

Northern California High Speed Internet Provider to Small Community - Absentee Owned! - SC2262 This Northern California High Speed Internet Service Provider is a California S Corporation and was...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $67,500

Pizza store and kids Play Court!

Los Angeles, CA

Turn-Key Pizza Restaurant & Kids Play Space Opportunity! Excellent opportunity to own a well-known pizza shop and family entertainment concept, Tic Tac Toe, located in the vibrant community of Eagle...

$100,000

$100,000

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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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Breakfast and Lunch Cafe

Stanislaus County, CA

Breakfast and lunch American/Mexican cafe....

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

Growth potential pilates yoga studio!

Diamond Bar, CA

Turnkey Pilates and Yoga Studio - Diamond Bar, CA This established fitness studio presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational Pilates and yoga business in the desirable Diamond...

$88,000

$88,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Premier Indoor Dog Training Franchise with an Outstanding Reputation!

San Diego, CA

Exceptional opportunity to own an established positive-reinforcement dog training franchise serving a large and loyal community of dog owners. This well-known training facility specializes in group...

$150,000

$150,000

Profitable Appliance Parts Retail & Wholesale Business – Inland Empire

Riverside County, CA

This profitable wholesale and retail appliance parts business is a trusted source for commercial B2B and DIY repair customers across the Inland Empire and nationwide. It benefits from a loyal repeat...

$330,000

$330,000

Cash Flow: $167,843

Wood Carving Business -UNDER CONTRACT

Big Bear Lake, CA

KIRBY'S CUSTOM CARVINGS! Established in 2001, Kirby's Custom Carvings is the perfect Alpine retail business opportunity in the area. Business includes a favorable lease ($900 P/M), Goodwill,...

$170,000

$170,000

Well-Established Martial Arts Academy for Sale in Orange County

Orange County, CA

A well-established martial arts academy in Orange County is now available for acquisition. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an operating martial arts business with an established presence in the...

$69,000

$69,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

12 FedEx Ground Routes - Arcadia, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing

Arcadia, CA

The Asking Price for all routes, including 12 vehicles, is $775,000 in outright cash, plus $275,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $200,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price:...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Cash Flow: $688,028

Established Children's Boutique-Now Available

Orange, CA

Where the magic of childhood meets a smart business model — for over 5 years, this boutique has turned shopping into an experience, blending designer clothing, toys, and gifts with immersive,...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Established Caramel Business- with Large Growth Potential

$449,000 - California

$449,000

California

Retail Grocery Store/Supermarket with Meat Dept & Type 20 ABC License

Hanford, CA

Strategically positioned at 1798 N 10th Ave, Hanford, CA 93230, this established full-service grocery store benefits from a strong residential customer base, favorable demographics, and consistent...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Profitable Dog Boarding Business For Sale | Inquire for Real Estate

Santa Clara County, CA

Furrtropolis presents a rare opportunity to acquire a rapidly growing, full-service pet care business in the heart of San Jose, California, one of Silicon Valley's most affluent and pet-friendly...

$479,000

$479,000

Davis EA Firm for Sale

Davis, CA

Established Enrolled Agent tax practice for sale in Davis, California. The practice is operated by an EA with more than 23 years of experience serving the Davis community. The Seller is looking to...

$248,000

$248,000

Cash Flow: $132,828

Escondido, CA EA Practice for Sale

San Diego County, CA

• The owner is an EA • This practice was established in 2010 • Software in use includes Crosslink • Approximately $117,840 in annual revenue, via bookkeeping (40 clients) • Approximately $17,320 in...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $143,000

Profitable large capacity Preschool in South SF Bay Area

Santa Clara County, CA

ESTABLISHED PRESCHOOL OPERATION - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA This well-established preschool represents a compelling acquisition opportunity for qualified buyers seeking entry into or expansion...

$520,000

$520,000

Cash Flow: $173,000

Owner Absentee Sushi & Japanese Restaurant-Busy Location

Alameda County, CA

Owner Absentee Sushi and Japanese Restaurant is located in the heart of the town with lots of foot traffic. Seller has a full time job and doesn’t have time to manage. Seller claims revenue is about...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Semi-Absentee Coin Laundry-Easy Operating

Santa Clara County, CA

Owner Semi-Absentee Coin Laundry is located at a shopping center with big parking lot in a high end city. Seller claims revenue is $247,600 and SDE net income is $94,139 in 2025. This is cash offer...

$416,000

$416,000

Cash Flow: $94,139

Large Liquor, Grocery & Deli

San Mateo County, CA

Approx. 4,980 sq. ft. | Large Parking Lot | Existing Liquor License | Long-Term Lease Available Here is a rare opportunity for an experienced operator to take over a large, established neighborhood...

$90,000

$90,000

Prime Downtown SF FiDi Opportunity

San Francisco County, CA

Prime Downtown SF FiDi Opportunity RRC#5362 Offered at $99,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $5,750 + $2,612 (nnn)...

$99,000

$99,000

Newly Remodeled Donut, Coffee & Ice Cream Shop - Full Commercial Kitch

Redlands, CA

Newly Remodeled Donut, Coffee & Ice Cream Shop - Full Commercial Kitchen Turnkey opportunity to acquire a newly remodeled and fully operational donut, coffee and ice cream shop in a highly visible...

$118,888

$118,888

Cash Flow: $12,000

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

$10,500,000 - California

$10,500,000

California

Established Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant with $98,784 Profit

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Established Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant with $98,784 Profit RRC#5357 Asking Price: $245,000 Location: San Luis Obispo County Annual Revenue: $812,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly...

$245,000

$245,000

Exterior Cleaning Services

Humboldt County, CA

This is a well-established exterior cleaning business based in Humboldt County, CA, offering a diversified service mix that includes pressure washing, window cleaning, roof cleaning, and solar panel...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $45,685

Turn key Mexican food restaurant in OCEAN BEACH

San Diego, CA

Prime Beach-Area Mexican Food Location for Sale Rare opportunity to take over a premier Mexican food location in the heart of the beach community—literally steps to the sand. Situated in highly...

$184,999

$184,999

[Just Reduced] Turn-Key Irvine Spectrum Bakery & Cafe

Irvine, CA

Location: Los Olivos Marketplace Size: 876 SF (Highly efficient footprint with minimal overhead) Rent: Approx. $7,800/month (Fully inclusive of CAM, NNN, and all fees) Current Concept: Cupcakes &...

$200,000

$200,000

Beauty studio offering expert hair, skin, lash & beauty services

Los Angeles County, CA

Located along the high-traffic Ventura Boulevard corridor in Studio City, this full-service beauty studio is a premier destination for clients seeking professional hair, skin, lash, and beauty...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $24,471

Turnkey Restaurant with Beer and Wine License High Traffic Geary Blvd

San Francisco, CA

TURNKEY RESTAURANT WITH BEER AND WINE LICENSE LOCATED ON HIGH-TRAFFIC GEARY BLVD Established in 2021, this turnkey restaurant presents an opportunity on high-traffic Geary Boulevard in San Francisco’s...

$60,000

$60,000

Ramona Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Amazing clients to work for. A perfect route for beginners or experienced pool technicians. All really nice pools with well-maintained systems that make each day easy to service. 2019 Toyota Tacoma...

$44,400

$44,400

Cash Flow: $48,000

Junk Hauling Removal business

Bakersfield, CA

A fantastic opportunity awaits a motivated buyer to acquire a well-established junk removal and recycling business in the desirable Bakersfield, California market. Huge, protected territory. Opened in...

$219,000

$219,000

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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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Established Pet Grooming & Retail Business and Dog wash.

Pleasanton, CA

Established Pet Grooming & Retail Business – Excellent Opportunity Well-established pet grooming, retail, and self-service dog wash business located in a high-traffic shopping center in Contra Costa...

$99,900

$99,900

POKE • Steady Growth • Semi-Absentee • Net $78K+ • Price $189K • RS

Palm Desert, CA

> A vibrant poke specialty restaurant located in a prime spot within a mid-sized shopping center in Palm Desert, Riverside. > Sale includes Type 41 On-Sale Beer & Wine License. > Semi-absentee...

$189,000

$189,000

Cash Flow: $78,705

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

$1,800,000 - Long Beach, CA

$1,800,000

Long Beach, CA

Plumbing Contractor Business

Shasta County, CA

Owner is retiring. Well-established owner/operator plumbing business. Sale includes company name, phone number, and 14-years worth of customer contacts of those who have relied upon the services of...

$120,000

$120,000

Chico CA CPA Practice for Sale

Butte County, CA

Established in 1995, this well-established CPA practice offers an excellent opportunity for a local CPA or accounting firm seeking to expand its client base. 2026 Projected gross revenue has increased...

$875,000

$875,000

Cash Flow: $275,000

10 FedEx Ground Routes - Redding, CA - Vehicle Financing

Redding, CA

The Asking Price for all routes, including 10 vehicles, is $725,000 in outright cash plus $275,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing (Total Purchase Price: $1,000,000). FedEx Ground Routes for...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $447,629

Established Safari Run Franchise in Livermore – Turnkey Business

Livermore, CA

Safari Run Franchise Opportunity – New Location Coming to Livermore, CA Acquire a Brand-New Children’s Indoor Play & Birthday Party Business Before Construction Is Complete An exciting opportunity is...

$925,000

$925,000

30 FedEx Ground Routes - Lancaster, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing

Lancaster, CA

The Asking Price for all routes, including 30 vehicles, is $3,575,000 in outright cash, plus $425,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $200,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price:...

$4,200,000

$4,200,000

Cash Flow: $1,185,881

8 FedEx Ground Routes - Lancaster, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing

Lancaster, CA

The Asking Price for all routes, including 8 vehicles, is $925,000 in outright cash, plus $150,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $50,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price:...

$1,125,000

$1,125,000

Cash Flow: $319,269

Fast Food Japanese Poke Bowl Restaurant in Corona, CA

Corona, CA

ESTABLISHED JAPANESE POKE BOWL RESTAURANT - CORONA, CA This turnkey Japanese poke bowl and boba restaurant represents an exceptional opportunity in Corona's thriving retail corridor. Established in...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $93,000

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.