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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...

$4,200,000

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$4,200,000

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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...

$12,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

$12,000

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...

$299,000

$299,000

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...

$78,500

Cash Flow: $27,000

$78,500

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...

$149,900

EBITDA: $20,000

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$149,900

EBITDA: $20,000

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...

$250,000

$250,000

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...

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

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...

$380,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

$380,000

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...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $113,000

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Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $113,000

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...

$220,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

9

$220,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

iSmash
Franchise

Available Nationwide

New Immersive Attractions, Low Start-Up, Avg. $232k Net Profit*, join the fastest growing entertainment brand with 100+ units sold

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $705,011

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $705,011

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...

$3,000,000

26

$3,000,000

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...

$350,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

4

$350,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow

$3,700,000 - Butte County, CA

$3,700,000

Butte County, CA

Minuteman Press International

Minuteman Press

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...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $550,000

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $550,000

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...

$150,000

10

$150,000

Cheryl Maloney

Vanguard Properties

Serving San Francisco County, CA

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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...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $147,000

Not Disclosed

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...

$13,500,000

Cash Flow: $930,000

$13,500,000

Cash Flow: $930,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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...

$125,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

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$125,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Stone Fabrication Shop with Showroom, Slab and Tile Installers

Monterey, CA

Complete Slab Frabrication Shop and Showroom...

$495,000

Cash Flow: $143,000

10

$495,000

Cash Flow: $143,000

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...

$350,000

15

$350,000

Once Upon A Child
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Once Upon A Child buys and sells gently used and new children's clothing, toys, equipment and more! With over 415 stores open in North America we are the nations largest chain of children's resale stores.

$90,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,268,984

$90,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,268,984

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...

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

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$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

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...

$2,400,000

Cash Flow: $600,000

10

$2,400,000

Cash Flow: $600,000

Coatings Business: Strong Current Performance with Significant Upside

$1,349,000 - Inglewood, CA

$1,349,000

Inglewood, CA

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...

$8,500,000

5

$8,500,000

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...

$485,000

2

$485,000

$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...

$450,000

EBITDA: $94,000

$450,000

EBITDA: $94,000

Turnkey Boba/Coffee Shop Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Upland, CA

REALEST proudly presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully established tea shop — one of the most recognized and beloved names in the boba space — primed for immediate operation. Located...

$100,000

10

$100,000

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...

$75,000

20

$75,000

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...

$30,000

10

$30,000

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,...

$135,000

$135,000

Cruise Planners
Franchise

Available Nationwide

For more than 20 years, Cruise Planners has been a low-cost franchise opportunity that can yield high returns!

$9,995

Avg. Unit Revenue: $518,262

$9,995

Avg. Unit Revenue: $518,262

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...

$95,000

3

$95,000

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...

$450,000

32

$450,000

Leading Aqua-Culture Wholesale Distribution Co.

$17,000,000 - California

$17,000,000

California

Michael Taylor

Established Business Opportunities

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...

$150,000

5

$150,000

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...

$100,000

$100,000

Screenmobile
Franchise

Available in California

Transform your future with Screenmobile-where flexible ownership meets a booming demand for screen and shade solutions, all backed by a nationally recognized brand!

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $483,885

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $483,885

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...

$230,000

16

$230,000

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...

$129,000

2

$129,000

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...

$150,000

14

$150,000

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...

$150,000

14

$150,000

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...

$150,000

14

$150,000

Leslie Haro

City Street Commercial

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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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...

$100,000

13

$100,000

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...

$349,000

$349,000

Established Cold-Pressed Juice & Smoothie Bar

$599,000 - Palo Alto, CA

$599,000

Palo Alto, CA

Raul Salas

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...

$95,000

$95,000

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...

$76,000

8

$76,000

Sport Clips
Franchise

Available in California

Sport Clips is a manager-style business model that’s designed for scalability to multiple units! With more than 30 years’ experience and culture at our core, join the leading men’s hair care brand today!

$200,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $419,485

$200,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $419,485

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...

$200,000

21

$200,000

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....

$99,000

8

$99,000

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...

$100,000

2

$100,000

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,...

Not Disclosed

6

Not Disclosed

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...

$450,000

$450,000

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...

$65,000

46

$65,000

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...

$149,000

6

$149,000

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,...

$200,000

14

$200,000

Fully Built Restaurant Whittier
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...

$160,000

2

$160,000

Fully Promoted
Franchise

Available Nationwide

We are operators looking to expand with the right franchisees in the right markets. Our stores open and ramp up quickly, and the cash-on-cash returns in our company are unparalleled. We provide maximum support for every franchisee, from site selection to accounting, marketing, training, customer service support, business to business development and more! Our software and supply-chain logistics are second to none in our industry.

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $576,721

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $576,721

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.