Sacramento, CA
Island Fin Poké – Delta Shores is a turnkey, fast-casual restaurant offering fresh, customizable, Hawaiian-inspired poké bowls in one of Sacramento’s fastest-growing retail corridors. Located in the...
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Turnkey Island Fin Poké Franchise – Prime Delta Shores Location
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Low-Rent Edible Arrangements for sale - Prime Location!
Santa Clarita, CA
Rare Opportunity: Edible Arrangements – Santa Clarita This is a rare opportunity to acquire an Edible Arrangements franchise in the heart of Santa Clarita, one of the most desirable and fast-growing...
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A Rare, Turnkey Napa Wellness Float Spa Opportunity
Napa, CA
Become a social entrepreneur. Invest in helping people feel great. An unparalleled opportunity to own a top-performing True REST Float Spa Franchise in the Napa Valley without the time and expense of...
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Fully operational turnkey Medical-Spa for sale!
Thousand Oaks, CA
High quality aesthetic medical spa and skin care clinic offering facials, laser hair removal, fat reduction, body sculpting, PDO threads, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), and face contouring. We provide...
Cash Flow: $190,000
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Well Established Supermarket FOR SALE | Orange County, CA
Garden Grove, CA
An excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped supermarket operating in a strong market. The business features: fairly new appliances, huge parking lot for customers, well-trained staff, and a...
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Very Profitable EV Car Fleet Rental Business
Los Angeles, CA
Business Description Passive HIGH income EV rental car company ASSET BACKED INVESTMENTS THAT GENERATES thousands of dollars immediately. Sounds too good to be true? IT'S REAL! Hands-Off EV Rental...
100% Occupied Salon Suite For Sale | Semi-Absentee Model
Alameda County, CA
Discover a rare opportunity to own a 100% occupied and highly profitable salon suite business. This turnkey operation offers a simplified, semi-absentee business model with consistent recurring...
EBITDA: $138,000
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Popular World Famous Turf Club w/Building
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hayward, CA
THE local gathering place with a long history of fabulous, diverse, inclusive events. The ideal buyer would be one who will carry on the legacy of the historical World Famous Turf Club and take it to...
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Turnkey 5***** Innovative Beauty Product Business
Contra Costa County, CA
TURNKEY INNOVATIVE BEAUTY PRODUCT BUSINESS - Patent-Protected All-In-One Beauty Tool This established home-based business, founded in 2021, offers a unique patented and trademarked beauty product that...
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High-Visibility Restaurant for Sale –Busy Corner, Heavy Foot Traffic
Asset Sale
Santa Ana, CA
High-Visibility Restaurant Asset Sale - Prime Santa Ana Location This exceptional restaurant asset opportunity features a turnkey space strategically positioned on a busy corner with major street...
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Rush Bowls
Franchise
Available in California
Rush Bowls is a small scale, simple restaurant concept serving blended fruit bowls and smoothies. Capitalize on the booming better-for-you market with a scalable concept.
Joint Commission Approved 6-Bed Detox Facility in Northridge
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Joint Commission Accredited, Advance Life Recovery is a licensed 6-bed residential detoxification and treatment facility in Northridge, CA, approved for clinically managed withdrawal management and...
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Turn-key Restaurant or Bakery with Type 1 hood
Asset Sale
Artesia, CA
REALEST is proud to present a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, fully operational turn-key restaurant / cafe. Perfect as a grab and go space, this space comes fully equipped for both retail...
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Farmers Book of Business & Bonus Oppurtunity on ALL New Business!
$95,000
Solano County, CA
Exploding Wildlife Control Franchise | Low $10K Investment!
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
One of the fastest-growing home service industries backed by a BILLION $$ & NYSE-listed parent company. Protected territory, strong demand, multiple revenue streams, and in-house financing up to 90%...
HB Sushi & Hand Roll Restaurant + Full Liquor License
Asset Sale
Huntington Beach, CA
Key Highlights: - Prime Huntington Beach Coastal Location - High Foot Traffic With Strong Surrounding Demographics - Type 47 Full Liquor License (Beer, Wine & Spirits) - Upscale, Modern Interior With...
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Rick Teh, EMBA, CBI
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Alameda County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners - we will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Our rigorous training equips brokers to deliver strategic guidance for smooth, successful business sales.
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Fully Equipped Kitchen with ABC 41 Beer and Wine License!
Asset Sale
Downey, CA
REALEST is proud to present a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built out restaurant space in the heart of Downey, CA. This asset sale includes a Type 1 hood and a kitchen designed to handle high...
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Ecommerce Botantical Business – Price Includes $30k Retail Inventory
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Kraytom.com is a fully operational, U.S.-based kratom business offering a rare combination of wholesale sourcing partner, turnkey brand deployment, and retail-ready infrastructure. The business has...
Axe Throwing Bar Assets for Sale
Asset Sale
Roseville, CA
Looking to sell for $30,000. This is an asset sale, and you will need to negotiate a lease with the landlords if you want to continue to operate at the current location. As of today (6/2/26), we are...
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Turnkey Regional Center Business - EB-5 Investment & Real Estate Dev
Asset Sale
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...
GovTech / HealthTech Compliance & Emergency Platform
Asset Sale
Napa, CA
Facility Compliance Solutions, Inc. is a California-based GovTech / HealthTech company with a fully built, deployment-ready software platform serving licensed care facilities, government agencies, and...
Graze Craze
Franchise
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.
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Loma Linda, CA
Asset Sale
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...
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New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Dixon, CA
Asset Sale
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...
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Small boutique fitness studio for sale
$185,000
San Jose, CA
Remodeled Nail Salon Ready for new owner
Asset Sale
Oakland, CA
TURNKEY, FULLY REMODELED NAIL SALON FOR SALE-PRIME EAST BAY LOCATION Rare opportunity to own a beautifully remodeled, high-volume nail salon in the East Bay Area. This salon was known as one of the...
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New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Palm Springs, CA
Asset Sale
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...
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NEW-3500sqft Commercial kitchen / Distribution/Huge Walkins- Low Rent
Asset Sale
Irvine, CA
Asset Sale - Commercial Kitchen Facilities in Irvine, CA This asset sale opportunity includes two distinct Health Department approved commercial kitchen properties totaling 11,000 square feet in...
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Fully Built Restaurant
Asset Sale
Whittier, CA
Fully Built Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Whittier, CA Prime location restaurant asset available in Whittier, Los Angeles County. This asset sale presents a turnkey opportunity for entrepreneurs...
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Reduced! Restaurant Asset Sale Fashion Valley Mall Location, Turn Key
Asset Sale
San Diego, CA
This is a turnkey food court asset sale located in one of San Diego’s premier shopping destinations with consistently strong foot traffic. The space is fully built out with a high-capacity commercial...
Fully Equipped Restaurant Maywood
Asset Sale
Maywood, CA
Fully Equipped Restaurant for Sale in Maywood, CA Turnkey restaurant opportunity in the heart of Los Angeles County's Maywood community. This asset sale includes a complete restaurant setup ready for...
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Free Liquidation of our inventory- Huge Profit Margin
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Go to www.plungerprotector.com There are about 4 billion toilets in the world (about 400 million in the US) and every one of them needs a Plunger Protector and their Refill Packages. The patented...
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Fitness Together
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Premier one-on-one training studio with individualized programs, long-term client relationships, strong revenue streams, and franchise support.
San Diego Water Restoration Business
Asset Sale
San Diego, CA
Asset sale only. Step into a prime opportunity to own a turnkey water damage restoration business in San Diego’s high-demand market. This asset sale includes over $200,000 in premium equipment,...
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Prime Restaurant Opportunity – Turnkey Asset Sale with Lease Transfer
Asset Sale
Costa Mesa, CA
Position your next concept in one of the most visible and high-traffic corridors in Costa Mesa. This turnkey restaurant opportunity offers a fully built-out space on a signalized corner with strong...
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Premium Event Space & Boutique Lodging Business - Northern California
$440,000
Tehama County, CA
Collision Center in West Adams!
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a fully equipped body shop, complete with top-of-the-line machinery and equipment, perfect for any automotive repair business. This sale does not include real...
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Restaurant for sale in Pasadena
Asset Sale
Pasadena, CA
RESTAURANT FOR SALE – PASADENA Restaurant for sale in a prime Pasadena location. Location: 720 N Lake Ave, Unit 5, Pasadena, CA Size: Approximately 1,160 sq ft Capacity: Approximately 32 occupants The...
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Homewatch Caregivers
Franchise
Available in California
Recognized in the 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, Homewatch CareGivers is a recession resilient in-home care franchise where owners average $2,599,498** in gross revenue while building meaningful, impact driven businesses.
Island Bodega
Asset Sale
Westminster, CA
This Acai Café was recently completed with full construction improvements and brand-new commercial equipment throughout. The sale includes premium fixtures such as multiple undercounter refrigerators,...
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ZipGrow Hydroponic Farm for Sale - Land Not Included
Asset Sale
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,...
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Rheon machine will make up to 100 cookies per minute
Asset Sale
Hayward, CA
Asset Sale - Commercial Bakery Equipment Package This asset sale opportunity features professional-grade commercial bakery equipment ideal for cookie production operations. Located in Hayward,...
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Turnkey Space Available for Beauty Related Businesses
Asset Sale
Brea, CA
Salon Prohibition presents an exceptional sale opportunity for an experienced hairstylist or barber looking to own a turnkey salon operation. Established in 2018, this highly-rated salon has built an...
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Brand New Turnkey Stretching Studio!
Asset Sale
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...
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Kathleen Jones
Business Team
Serving Orange County, CA
BTI Group - Business Team helps people buy and sell businesses. Since 1981, we have successfully closed over 7000 business sales and acquisitions. BTI is the largest business brokerage in the western United States. With close to 100 agents, all offices and agents work together to market and sell our clients' businesses. This gives your business the widest possible exposure. We bring a wealth of experience and expertise for locating qualified buyers and solving any problems that arise during a transaction, not to mention our network of trusted resources to help close transactions. Services Offered WE GUIDE SELLERS: - Prepare businesses for sale - Create a detailed Information Memorandum for the business - Discretely and Confidentially market your business - Actively solicit to our pool of Buyers, High Net Worth Individuals & Private Equity Groups - Manage process through sale closing including providing all necessary agreements
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Premium Boutique Fitness Studio - Turnkey Asset Sale (North OC)
Asset Sale
Orange County, CA
Premium Fitness Studio – 33% Revenue Growth Year-Over-Year! This state-of-the-art fitness studio specializing in group strength training and conditioning has demonstrated exceptional performance with...
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DHCS & Joint Commission Licenses ONLY! EXCELLENT STANDING!
Asset Sale
Orange County, CA
Empower Retreat Center is no longer operating at the current location. This listing is for the sale/transfer opportunity of valuable treatment center licensing assets, including DHCS licensing and...
Absentee-run family entertainment franchise
$600,000
Orange County, CA
Turn-Key Dessert / Boba / Coffee Shop -$140K Build-out -Prime Pasadena
Asset Sale
Pasadena, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully built-out dessert café space in Pasadena. The location was previously operated as an ice cream and dessert shop and is equipped with high-quality commercial...
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Gas Station Development site. Anchored by McDonald's
Real Estate Only
Shasta Lake, CA
prime 1-5 freeway location fully entitled for a gas station Anchored by McDonalds Shared freeway sign with McDonalds Access easement with McDonald's as well...
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Heating + Air Paramedics
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Thrive with a Recession-Resistant, Essential Service Business Backed by a Proven Business Model
RCFE, Congregate, ARF, Rehab or Assisted Living Care Facility
Lease Only
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....
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Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Real Estate Only
Walnut Creek, CA
RARE chance to OWN restaurant real estate in Downtown Walnut Creek! Located at 1535 + 1541 Giammona Drive Two adjacent buildings ±5,200 SF total. Price upon request. ±3,700 SF space + Large ± 1,300...
FOR LEASE Automotive Center
Lease Only
Glendale, CA
FOR LEASE: Automotive Service Bay in Prime Glendale Location Professionally established automotive center offering one fully equipped service bay for lease in the heart of Glendale, California. This...
RCFE / ARF / Congregate / Recuperative Care Facility
Lease Only
Palmdale, CA
EXCEPTIONAL HEALTHCARE FACILITY LEASE OPPORTUNITY IN WEST PALMDALE Premium freestanding healthcare facility available for lease in West Palmdale's most desirable area. This newer construction (2020)...
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Own a MedSpa Without a Medical License - Proven System, $50K-$100k+/mo
Start Up
Own a piece of the $20 billion medical aesthetics industry without a medical license, without franchise royalties, and without figuring it out alone. The MedSpa Launch Program by InjectableBoost.io is...
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Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Start Up
Top 50% of Locations - Average $680k gross w/$162k EBITDA (24%) Our laundromat business model will disrupt the growing but archaic laundromat industry by providing customers with a tech-centric...
Profitable AI-Powered Real Estate Software | $4k-$5k/Mo Net | 8 Hrs/Wk
Start Up
This is a fully operational software business that helps resolve landlord and tenant disputes — and it practically runs itself. The platform generates 8–15 inbound leads per day through active Google...
Robots are here to Stay! Robotics Franchise w/ Massive National Accts!
Start Up
B2B Robotics Raking in National Account Contracts! Robotics & AI Franchise Opportunity: The Future of Automation is Here! As Featured On: CNBC, Forbes TV, Fox Business, and more! **Validation Alert!...
Established Plumbing & Home Services Company Expanding Nationwide
Start Up
Established Plumbing, HVAC and Home Services Company. Recognized brand expanding nationwide outside of southwest. 20+ years experience, lucrative and disruptive service with executive business model....
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WRAP SANDWICH COMPANY
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Wrap City is positioned for growth and we've simplified the game. Unit sales range from $800k-$1.1M average unit sales $900K*
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
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
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.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
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.
