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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

99 Ranch Market Food Court Space! Fully Equipped with Type-1 Hood

Fremont, CA

Located inside 99 Ranch Market in Fremont, the food court benefits from the established customer traffic generated by the market and surrounding retail environment. The typical food court operating...

$120,000

$120,000

Established Dry Cleaning Business — Two Locations

Montclair, CA

Established Dry Cleaning Business — Two Locations (Rancho Cucamonga & Montclair) — Turnkey, Equipment Included Rare opportunity to acquire an established dry cleaning operation with two locations...

$475,000

$475,000

Liquor Store with Deli Approx. $180,000 Net Income

Sacramento County, CA

This is an outstanding opportunity to own a well-established, profitable liquor store with a deli, located in a busy neighborhood shopping center with excellent visibility and steady customer traffic....

$495,000

$495,000

Historic Boyle Heights Burger Rest. – ISO Next Steward of a Local Fave

Boyle Heights, CA

**Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established neighborhood restaurant with an existing name, proven menu, loyal following, and deep roots in the Boyle Heights community.** This is not a new concept...

$99,000

$99,000

RARE - Thriving Gastropub Featuring Craft Beer & Artisan Cocktail

San Joaquin County, CA

Two premier gastropubs and late-night cocktail destination, offering a sultry, sophisticated atmosphere in the heart of a vibrant, high-traffic downtown entertainment district. Surrounded by popular...

$449,000

$449,000

Cash Flow: $183,642

Turnkey Fine Dining Restaurant with Full Bar in NE Fresno

Fresno, CA

Upscale & fully updated Fine dining location in Prime NE Fresno with a Full bar *Alcohol license: Type 47 * Annual gross sales up to $914,000 * Rent is $5,000 a month including CAM charges * 2,400 SF...

$479,000

$479,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Authentic Mexican Restaurant –Established Turnkey Business Opportunity

San Bernardino, CA

Turnkey 2nd-generation Sinaloan Mexican restaurant, fully renovated by the current owner approximately 1.5 years ago upon acquisition. Renovations included improvements to the restaurant interior,...

$89,000

$89,000

Eureka CA CPA Practice for Sale

Humboldt County, CA

Established Humboldt County CPA Practice – Serving Clients Since 1982 Practice highlights: • The owner is a CPA • Software in use includes Lacerte • Seller prefers a buyer located in Humboldt County...

$475,000

$475,000

Cash Flow: $164,000

Established Central California Demolition Company – Turnkey

$1,600,000 - California

$1,600,000

California

Established franchise for sale

Glenn County, CA

Established Franchise Restaurant for Sale - Glenn County, CA This well-established American restaurant franchise presents an exceptional opportunity for investors seeking a proven business model with...

$200,000

$200,000

Mexican grill with beer & wine license for sale in Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County, CA

Situated in the heart of Central Contra Costa County, California, is a highly profitable and well-established Mexican Grill for sale. Renowned for its diverse menu, this restaurant offers breakfast,...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $105,279

Umit & Business Broker - Ister & Associates Real Estate Group

Ister & Associates Real Estate Group

Serving Kern County, CA

At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.

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Price Drop-Plug and Play Mediterranean Restaurant in Playa Del Rey, CA

Playa Del Rey, CA

Time Out Mediterranean Cuisine represents an exceptional turnkey restaurant acquisition opportunity in Playa Del Rey, California. This established restaurant operates with a proven business model...

$150,000

$150,000

Licenseed Care Home for Sale

Sacramento, CA

Licensed RCFE for Sale – Sacramento, California Asking Price: $80,000 Excellent opportunity to acquire a licensed 5-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) in Sacramento, California. The...

$80,000

$80,000

Turnkey Design-Build and Construction Business

San Diego, CA

**SBA Prequalified** The Business is a premier, vertically integrated design-build enterprise operating in North San Diego County, California. It consists of two sister companies—a California B...

$1,495,000

$1,495,000

Cash Flow: $496,000

Priced to Sell!! Independent Burger Restaurant in Fresno County

Fresno County, CA

Independent Burger Restaurant in Fresno County * Asking price is $95,000 including inventory * Monthly gross sales are $50,000 * You can keep the same concept of the Burger restaurant or if you have a...

$95,000

$95,000

BakeBros of Baldwin Park

Baldwin Park, CA

PRICED TO SELL……. BakeBros has been a family business for the past 8 years. Due to some unfortunate circumstance,family is moving out of the country. In 2024 and 2025 , this location grossed nearly 2...

$350,000

$350,000

Fully Equipped Sushi Restaurant – Beer & Wine License Included

Modesto, CA

Confidential sushi restaurant opportunity located in a strong commercial trade area within California’s Central Valley. The restaurant features a spacious dining room, sushi bar, and a fully equipped...

$230,000

$230,000

Profitable Dry Cleaners in Affulent Beach Location

Orange County, CA

MONTHLY GROSS: $477,000/avg. An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and highly profitable premium garment care and dry cleaning business, discreetly located in a busy, highly visible...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $115,000

Tacos

Buena Park, CA

LOCATION, LOCATION AND LOCATION near Knott Berry Farm tourist destination on Busy Beach Blvd in Buena Park, Easy to manage, 100% Help Run, No Experience needed, America's Number one affordable price...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Profitable Turnkey Massage & Wellness Spa in Rancho Cucamonga Center

$249,000 - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

$249,000

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Zaihua (Daniel) Hu

CURB

Established B2B Supply & Distribution Company – Property Available!

Ventura County, CA

Profitable Wholesale Distributor – Ventura County Established wholesale distributor serving the construction, manufacturing, agricultural, and packaging industries throughout Southern California for...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $233,000

PRICE REDUCED!! Muffler And Auto Repair Shop Established 29 Years

San Diego County, CA

This Muffler Shop has been established since 1998 and with current owner for 18 years. The business is managed by owner. They specialize in muffler repair/replacement but also offer auto maintenance,...

$59,995

$59,995

Cash Flow: $53,300

Turnkey Boba Shop in Downtown Redwood City

Redwood City, CA

Prime Downtown Location Caltrain High Traffic | Fully Built-Out | Turnkey Opportunity Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out and operating boba tea shop in the heart of Downtown Redwood City....

$150,000

$150,000

Motivated Seller-High Sales & Traffic in Prime Downtown Mountain View

Mountain View, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, fully equipped in the heart of Downtown Mountain View. Motivated seller and priced to attract serious buyers, this business benefits from excellent...

$580,000

$580,000

Chicken Sandwich Restaurant

Santa Clara County, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a popular, distinctive crispy chicken sandwich brand serving the South Santa Clara County market. The acquisition includes full rights to all proprietary recipes,...

$230,000

$230,000

Sacramento CPA Practice

Sacramento County, CA

This well-established practice generates a balanced mix of recurring bookkeeping & financial reporting revenue and tax compliance services, providing stable cash flow and long-standing client...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $276,000

Large laundromat in prime Los Angeles location

Los Angeles, CA

Amazing location with dense population and great street exposure. Plenty of parking in the back. Large store presenting an opportunity to update and reap the benefits. Long term lease and reasonable...

$280,000

$280,000

3 station hair salon one block from UC Berkeley 40 years of success

Berkeley, CA

I’m the owner operator of Shear Perfection for more than 40 years. This has been a wonderful business for me and for my sister before me who established the business in 1977. I love this business...

$140,000

$140,000

La Mesa CPA Firm for Sale

La Mesa, CA

Established CPA firm for sale in La Mesa, California. The practice was founded in 1992 and has built a long-standing presence in La Mesa. The Seller is preparing for retirement and is seeking to sell...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $222,624

1,291sf Poke Restaurant w/Beer & Wine License

Santa Barbara, CA

Prime Santa Barbara Turnkey Restaurant – 4 Years of Proven Profitability Located in Santa Barbara, CA 93110, this 1,291 sq. ft. gem is a rare find in the competitive Goleta/Santa Barbara dining scene....

$199,000

$199,000

Premium Hotel & Resort Linen Distribution Company - High Margins

$800,000 - San Diego County, CA

$800,000

San Diego County, CA

Fully Equipped 48 Bar & Event Venue

Orange County, CA

*Priced for quick sale* This unique bar has all the great attributes for success. The location is excellent: surrounded by commercial buildings off a main street. Perfect for events or loud music...

$250,000

$250,000

Established General Dentistry Practice – Great Growth Opportunity

Contra Costa County, CA

Well-established and highly respected general dentistry practice with 19 years of successful operation. The owner is retiring, creating an excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped practice...

$180,000

$180,000

Fully Equipped Korean BBQ Restaurant – 11 Tabletop BBQ Stations

La Quinta, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped Korean BBQ restaurant in a prime La Quinta location along the Highway 111 commercial corridor. The restaurant is situated in a busy, well-established...

$250,000

$250,000

Established for 27 yeas, Prime Location in Southern California

Glendale, CA

A unique opportunity for a Well-to-Do, financially capable and California Licensed Veterinarian to acquire a long-established companion animal veterinary hospital serving an affluent and densely...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Well Known Tanning Franchise with Multiple Location agreement

Los Angeles County, CA

This established premium beauty and wellness business operates under a nationally recognized franchise brand and specializes in customized, service-based treatments complemented by exclusive retail...

$295,000

$295,000

Established Piano Studio with Loyal Student Base in Torrance, CA

Los Angeles County, CA

For 7 years, this piano instruction studio has provided personalized, one-on-one piano lessons to families in Torrance and the surrounding South Bay. Founded in 2019, the studio has built a loyal base...

$69,000

$69,000

Cash Flow: $47,429

Architectural Sheet Metal Fabrication and Installation Contractor

Alameda County, CA

Architectural Sheet Metal Fabrication and Installation Contractor Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco Cynthia Randall CA DRE# 01421980 For more than eight decades, this distinguished...

$3,056,680

$3,056,680

Cash Flow: $939,254

Priced for a fast sale- Door Sales & Installation Business

Santa Ana, CA

A perfect opportunity for an established contractor. This business focuses on selling doors, trim, and hardware for both interior and exterior use. Each door is measured, custom-made,...

$150,000

$150,000

John Jomehri

KW Commercial - South Bay

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Our commercial team consists of knowledgeable, results-driven individuals who aim to provide clients with one-of-a-kind experiences. We understand that choosing the right agent for you can be tough, which is why KW Commercial strives to make it easier. Take comfort in knowing that at KW Commercial you are not simply working with one individual; you are championed by a vast network of dedicated commercial real estate professionals.

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Batting Cage - Currently Operationally Absentee Owner

San Diego, CA

Established indoor baseball and softball training business in San Diego offering a diversified mix of recurring and transactional revenue. The operation serves youth athletes, high school players,...

$249,999

$249,999

Absentee owned 2-Location Boutique Spa and Skincare Business

La Jolla, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully positioned luxury day spa and skincare brand with two established coastal locations in San Diego. The business specializes in anti-aging facial treatments,...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Cash Flow: $558,665

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

$695,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$695,000

Los Angeles, CA

Car Rental (fleet), Sales and Repair

Gardena, CA

Established and highly profitable Southern California automotive business specializing primarily in vehicle rentals, with additional revenue streams from automotive repair and vehicle sales. The...

$2,300,000

$2,300,000

Cash Flow: $557,273

Morongo Valley Pool Service Route for Sale

San Bernardino County, CA

SBA financing covering 75%–80% of the purchase price is available subject to the buyer's cash needs. Includes all business goodwill with professionally produced content that sets the company up for...

$450,400

$450,400

Cash Flow: $203,000

SF's EAST BAY - Turnkey Pet Photography Studio +

Hayward, CA

MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT - NOW $50,000 TRANSFORM YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY PASSION INTO A PROFITABLE, SCALABLE CONTENT EMPIRE Step into immediate cash flow with this turnkey photography studio that delivers...

$50,000

$50,000

Roofing & Solar Contractor + Property – $7.5M Sales / $961K DE

Alameda County, CA

A highly reputable Residential and Commercial Roofing & Solar Contractor with $7.5 million 2026 projected Sales and $961,637 2026 projected DE located in Northern California is available for...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $961,637

Well Established Junk Hauling business

Petaluma, CA

A fantastic opportunity awaits a motivated buyer to acquire a well-established junk removal and recycling business in the desirable Sonoma, California market. Opened over a decade ago, this business...

$289,000

$289,000

Established Profitable Hospice in Los Angeles

Los Angeles County, CA

This established hospice care business presents an exceptional opportunity in the growing home healthcare sector of Los Angeles County. Operating profitably with $2.7 million in annual revenue and...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $600,000

Papa John’s Pizza – Profitable Store – Exceptional Value Opportunity

Ventura County, CA

PROFITABLE PAPA JOHNS PIZZA Franchise for sale in Ventura County Ca. Looking for a hot business opportunity in Ventura County? Look no further than Papa John's Pizza Franchise. Located in a very prime...

$119,000

$119,000

Cash Flow: $59,800

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.