Chula Vista, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and fully operational Mexican restaurant in one of South Bay’s most desirable and growing trade areas. With nearly a decade of operating history, a...
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Established and Profitable Mexican Restaurant in High Traffic Location
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Indoor Play Cafe Concept with Multi-Unit Growth Potential
Orange County, CA
This confidential opportunity represents the acquisition of a premium indoor play café and family entertainment business located within one of Southern California's most desirable regional shopping...
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Pure Water Store & Food Service Opportunity for Sale – Milpitas, CA –
Milpitas, CA
Excellent opportunity for a food entrepreneur, caterer, restaurant owner, bakery operator, coffee vendor, or specialty food business looking to establish a presence in a high-traffic retail location...
Cash Flow: $108,000
Turnkey Italian Restaurant with Bar and Full Liquor License!
Laguna Niguel, CA
Fantastic location in a Major Shopping Center with Great Visibility! Within the vibrant community of Laguna Niguel lies an exceptional restaurant with bar opportunity situated in a community shopping...
Work from home running your own cleaning business in Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz County, CA
Established Residential Cleaning Business - Santa Cruz County, CA This profitable home-based cleaning service has been serving the Santa Cruz County community since 1995, building a loyal client base...
Cash Flow: $27,000
Turnkey Tech Repair Franchise with Built-In B2B & Insurance Revenue
Poway, CA
Acquire a fully operational, high-margin tech repair franchise specializing in smartphones, tablets, computers, and gaming consoles. This turnkey business benefits from a premium retail location and...
EBITDA: $20,000
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Turnkey Nail Salon for Sale — Prime Location Now sale pending
Santa Clara, CA
Established Turnkey Nail Salon for Sale in Prime Santa Clara Location This well-established nail salon presents an exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking a profitable beauty...
Car rental + dealership + collision center by the LAX
Inglewood, CA
TECHIIA MOTORSPORTS - INTEGRATED AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Established in 2019, this thriving multi-faceted automotive enterprise combines three complementary revenue streams: car rental, used...
Busy Subway Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
Busy Subway restaurant for sale in a high-traffic location with strong sales volume and established customer base. Well-maintained operation with experienced staff, excellent visibility, and...
Cash Flow: $130,000
Los Angeles: Established Security Services Business Backed by Signal
Los Angeles, CA
This opportunity is for a buyer looking to acquire an operating security services business with active contracts, immediate revenue, and infrastructure already in place while also benefiting from the...
EBITDA: $113,000
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FACE FOUNDRIÉ
Franchise
Available in California
FACE FOUNDRIÉ is an efficient and effective focused facial bar that provides affordable, approachable and accessible skincare in a modern and inclusive space. The brand launched franchising in 2021 and since then has opened 60+ locations nationwide and is on track to open 150 locations by 2027. The model includes cost effective build-outs, multiple revenue streams, and the ability to scale and grow.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $791,091
Profitable Established Cell Phone Repair Business- High Traffic
San Bernardino, CA
PROFITABLE CELL PHONE REPAIR BUSINESS - PRIME SHOPPING MALL LOCATION This established cell phone and computer repair business represents an exceptional opportunity in San Bernardino, CA. Operating...
Cash Flow: $120,000
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Turnkey Hybrid Model & Talent Agency
California
Opportunity of a generation! Well-established, turnkey hybrid model and talent agency with extraordinary recurring cash flow. Potentially a $5M - $10M business being offered for $3M due to life...
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Established Swiss Ecommerce | 29% Margins | Low Competition Region
$30,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Pure Barre Redondo Beach And SAN PEDRO Pure Barre
Los Angeles, CA
Pure Barre San Pedro presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established franchise fitness studio in Los Angeles County's affluent South Bay market. This turnkey operation generated $419,826...
Cash Flow: $140,000
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South California Behavioral Health Practice, Multiple Locations
San Bernardino County, CA
Established in 1999, this Southern California behavioral health practice generates approximately $4,000,000 in annual revenue with $550,000 in EBITDA. The practice operates as a multidisciplinary...
EBITDA: $550,000
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Transworld Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is considered by many to be the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage, franchising, to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
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Fresh Monkee - Truly Healthy Shakes
Carlsbad, CA
Fresh Monkee - Premium Health Food & Nutrition Franchise Opportunity Established health-focused smoothie and protein shake franchise serving the growing Carlsbad, CA market with premium made-to-order...
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Established Insurance Agency
Chico, CA
Established insurance agency located in the high-growth market of Butte County, operating under Farmers Insurance since 2015. The agency generates approximately $147,000 in cash flow, providing...
Cash Flow: $147,000
Turn Key Full Service Car Wash for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Established multi-site car wash platform operating two full-service locations in California, strategically positioned along high-traffic commercial corridors. The business utilizes a conveyor-based...
Cash Flow: $930,000
Legacy Investment Opportunity Iconic Apple Valley Restaurant FOR SALE
Apple Valley, CA
A Legacy Opportunity 35 Years in the Making For the first time in over three decades, the iconic Las Brisas Restaurant is available for acquisition. This is not just a business; it is a High Desert...
Cash Flow: $150,000
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Stone Fabrication Shop with Showroom, Slab and Tile Installers
Monterey, CA
Complete Slab Frabrication Shop and Showroom...
Cash Flow: $143,000
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Pure Green Franchise
Franchise
Available Nationwide
One of the fastest-growing juice bar franchises in the United States
Avg. Unit Revenue: $576,900
Dental Office For Sale
Lawndale, CA
DENTAL OFFICE FOR SALE - PRIME LAWNDALE LOCATION Established dental practice operating since 2016 in a high-visibility corner shopping center in Lawndale, CA. This general practice dental office...
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Kids Business Platform - Profitable Base + Significant Growth Upside
Chino Hills, CA
Established children’s educational on activity based business model operating under the globally recognized My Gym franchise system, located in Chino Hills, where a high income, family oriented market...
Cash Flow: $300,000
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Top Sales Volume Papa John’s (5) Stores | $6M Gross | LA/Riverside
$2,999,999
Corona, CA
Profitable Premier Franchise Bakery Café with Strong Sales
Palm Desert, CA
Well-established and highly recognizable bakery café located in the heart of Palm Desert is now available for acquisition. This business operates under a globally known concept with over 1,000...
Cash Flow: $600,000
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Furniture Import & Manufacturing Company | $40M Peak Revenue
City Of Industry, CA
Established in 2012, this well-established furniture importing and manufacturing company is located in City of Industry, California. The business specializes in both residential and commercial...
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Established Independent Gym — Turnkey Business for Sale
San Diego, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational fitness business with a proven track record and a loyal, paying membership base already in place. This independent 24-hour gym has done the hard work...
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$7,000/ NET AVG Monthly! Live Monitoring- MUST HAVE LICENSE!
Los Angeles County, CA
PLEASE READ: Established Security Monitoring Business - Premium Passive Income Opportunity MUST HAVE ACO CALIFORNIA LICENSE No Facilities or Assets to be sold. Home Based Business. Selling existing...
EBITDA: $94,000
Spacious 2nd Generation Turnkey Boba / Coffee Shop / Cafe Asset Sale
Asset Sale
Upland, CA
REALEST proudly presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire the assets, lease and buildout of a premiere tea shop. Located in Upland, CA, this turnkey asset sale includes everything needed to start...
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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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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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AAMCO Transmissions
Franchise
Available in California
With nearly 600 centers across North America, AAMCO is actively seeking single and multi-unit franchise owners. AAMCO is known for providing higher quality of service and seeking those who share that commitment. Take advantage of a world-wide brand built on decades of consumer trust and loyalty. The day you open your doors, the community already knows your reputation for reliable, expert automotive care. As the noted leader in transmission repair, you are positioned for success within the lucrative and complex vehicle services industry.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $992,822
Turnkey Café in Prime Northridge Shopping Center
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Turnkey Café Asset Sale in Prime Los Angeles Location This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, modern café located in a high-traffic shopping center in Los Angeles,...
Fully Equipped Kitchen with ABC 41 Beer and Wine License!
Asset Sale
Downey, CA
**Currently in Escrow. Taking serious back up offers** 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...
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B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow
$3,700,000
Butte County, CA
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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1. $150K ASSET SALE In The Heart Of San Diego!
Asset Sale
San Diego, CA
*NEWLY REVISED* RARE: 1,000 SQ FT TURNKEY COMMERCIAL KITCHEN – LOW RENT IN SAN DIEGO Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built-out 1,000 sq ft commercial kitchen in the heart of San Diego at a...
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Two Men and a Truck
Franchise
Available in California
Movers Who Care - Own a market leading business with $3.1M Average Unit Sales
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,862,607
Producing Oil & Gas Investment - Nexus Bear Lake, LP
Asset Sale
Newport Beach, CA
The Bear Lake Limited Partnership involves the drilling and completion of 16 new horizontal wells with two different operators, Prima Exploration and Verdad Resources, located in the Williston Basin...
Full Welding & Sheet Metal Fab Shop – Owner Retiring, Asset Sale
Asset Sale
North Hollywood, CA
$230,000 Or Best Offer. All equipment, tooling equipment, welding tables for a full job shop included. After 50+ years in business, the owner is retiring and selling the complete equipment package...
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Turnkey OC Mobile Detailing – 2 Fitted Vans, App, Domain & Reviews
Asset Sale
Lake Forest, CA
Ridey is a turnkey mobile car wash and detailing brand built in Orange County, California, with the vision of becoming a larger mobile car care platform. The business was developed as a premium...
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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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Brigitte H
Keller William Realty Studio City
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Brigitte H - 310 801 0705
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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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Coatings Business: Strong Current Performance with Significant Upside
$1,349,000
Inglewood, CA
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...
Dream Restaurant Opportunity!
Asset Sale
Nevada County, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity - Sierra Foothills Location We would love nothing more than to help make someone’s dream of owning a successful restaurant come true, creating a genuine win-win by...
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters
Franchise
Available in California
The largest Gutter franchise in the US over 200 franchisees
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,147,556
Turnkey Prime Beverly Hills Restaurant 27 years as Sushi $76 K 🧐.
Asset Sale
Beverly Hills, CA
TURNKEY PRIME BEVERLY HILLS RESTAURANT ASSET SALE Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully equipped sushi restaurant in one of Beverly Hills' most prestigious locations. This established venue...
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San Diego Water Restoration Package – Complete Fleet & Hard Assets
Asset Sale
San Diego, CA
San Diego Water Restoration Expansion Package – Asset Sale Only An exceptional opportunity for an established restoration firm, an out-of-market operator expanding into Southern California, or a...
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Profitable German Art Import Business – $200K Rev. & 20 yr history
Asset Sale
Novato, CA
Retiring owner selling a high-end German art and craft supply import business. The asking price is $100,000, which exactly matches the wholesale value of the current physical inventory held in-house....
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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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Prime Spot in Downtown Davis–Loaded Asset Sale with Major foot traffic
Asset Sale
Davis, CA
Prime Downtown Davis CA Restaurant Corner – Turn-Key Asset Sale Skip the 12-month municipal permitting headache and costly construction build-out! Welcome to El Patio Fresh Mexican Grill at 200 E St,...
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Prime Orange County ServiceMaster Restore Territory
Asset Sale
Tustin, CA
Prime Orange County Service Business Asset Sale Rare opportunity to acquire the assets associated with a well-positioned restoration franchise serving one of Southern California's most desirable...
Factory-Built Modular Dwelling & ADU Plans — California-Approved & Cer
Asset Sale
Newport Beach, CA
Modular manufacturing is the future of construction — and MoD-Dwelling has done the hard work for you. $65,000 buys you 322 GB of ready-to-deploy intellectual property — two California ICC-NTA...
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Gameday Men's Health Franchise: Encino, CA (other 5 pending sale!!)
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
RARE GAMEDAY MEN'S HEALTH FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA One prime territory in Southern California became available due to owner's traumatic injury. This exceptional opportunity provides...
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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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Junk King
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Junk-Removal Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $551K average gross sales!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $551,635
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.
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