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Established & Trusted Sleep Therapy

Ventura County, CA

This well-established Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility has been a trusted provider of comprehensive sleep diagnostic services in Ventura County for over 30 years. Offering both in-lab overnight...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $375,000

Established HVAC Company with Repeat Customers

Los Angeles County, CA

Now is your chance to acquire a turn-key and thriving HVAC business! This well-established HVAC company has been serving customers since 2001, building an outstanding reputation for high-quality work...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $136,994

Agency Dry Cleaners Rich area with retiring

Long Beach, CA

This is a nice Dry Cleaner no Laundry Mat 1). Monthly gross is $ 12,000 per month 2). Monthly rents $ 3.300 Including NNN 3).Any New year Lease 4). size is approx.900 SF. 5). Payroll has $ 2,800 Per...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Japanese Sushi with Dining Place

Orange County, CA

Beautiful City on Orange County and close to Beach Area. Owner wants to Retire ,not Sushi Chef just Managing the store. "If you want to create a Very famous store ,I highly recommend you take a look...

$210,000

$210,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Well-Established Indian & Nepali Restaurant with Loyal Clientele

Berkeley, CA

Step into a flavorful journey with this well-established Indian-Nepali restaurant, located on a high-traffic street of Solano ave. Known for its authentic Himalayan spices, rich curries, and momo,...

$200,000

$200,000

Auto Body Repair & Paint Shop

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This outstanding acquisition opportunity is for an auto body repair and paint shop that services customers in Northern California. Since the Company’s founding in the late 1970’s,...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $849,000

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Cash Flow: $849,000

20 FedEx Ground Routes - West Palm Beach, FL -Seller & Vehicle Finance

West Palm Beach, CA

Asking Price: $1,725,000 in outright cash, plus $325,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $200,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price: $2,250,000). FedEx Ground Routes for Sale:...

$1,775,000

$1,775,000

Cash Flow: $631,125

8 FedEx Ground Routes - West Palm Beach, FL -Seller & Vehicle Finance

West Palm Beach, CA

Asking Price: $750,000 in outright cash, plus $125,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $75,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price: $950,000). FedEx Ground Routes for Sale:...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $263,409

Gas Station w/ Real Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Solano County, CA

Net Income $500,000 Gas Station with Real Property | ARCO/AMPM Approved | Corner Lot This is a prime opportunity to acquire a high-volume gas station located on a large, high-visibility corner lot in...

$4,800,000

$4,800,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

**Not Available Yet** - Residential Cleaning Business in San Diego

San Diego, CA

This company is run primarily by virtual assistants, the owners have little involvement. This is your chance to own a trusted cleaning business with a strong foothold in the San Diego area. Our...

$875,000

$875,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

FOR SALE: Established Mercedes Repair Shop

Marin County, CA

FOR SALE: Established Mercedes Repair Shop - Prime Location -Loyal Clientele - Marin County Here’s your opportunity to own a respected, independently owned Mercedes-Benz repair shop in the heart of a...

$188,000

$188,000

Be Your Own Boss! Thriving Dry Cleaning Business for Sale

San Diego County, CA

-Located in a busy shopping center with new customers daily! Approx. 25% of gross revenue is from alterations. Lease provides additional income opportunity for limited jewelry sales and repair...

$450,000

$450,000

Charming Turnkey Bakery Opportunity

Riverside, CA

Seize this rare opportunity to own a well-established bakery located in Riverside, Jurupa Valley area. Nestled in a high-traffic area, this bakery has been delighting the community with its delectable...

$225,000

$225,000

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Manteca, CA

$150,000 - Manteca, CA

$150,000

Manteca, CA

Thousands Oak Pool Service Route for Sale

Ventura County, CA

Very rare find with 40% seller financing just added April 14th. Well cared for route with Great customers! Perfect route to start your business or add to your existing route. Area is primed for growth...

$62,400

$62,400

Cash Flow: $73,000

Simi Valley EA Firm for Sale

Simi Valley, CA

EA firm for sale in Simi Valley, CA. This Firm has been operating for almost 40 years and in the same location for the past 8 years. This is a partial sale. The Sellers are transitioning approximately...

$625,000

$625,000

Ken Oppeltz Don DiSpaltro

Vanguard Resource Gr

Serving San Diego County, CA

Our principals are members of IBBA and CABB, and perhaps the most experienced and professional group in southern California. Our office has sold over 800 businesses, many just like yours! We have sold virtually every type and size of business. From Main Street to lower middle market types of businesses, we can help. Selling a bigger company? Ken Oppeltz is a Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary and routinely has sold larger companies to investors, other companies, and private equity groups.

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Family Medicine Practice & Urgent Care Services

Riverside County, CA

A community based medical practice located in the heart of a major city 35 miles east of Los Angeles in a shopping center anchored by Vons – a major supermarket. The physician provides the following...

$595,000

$595,000

Cash Flow: $302,543

Pocket Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

30% seller financing available. Highly desirable locations. Business Name included. This is a very tight and efficient route with minimal drive time between stops, saving fuel and maximizing...

$120,600

$120,600

Cash Flow: $142,500

Seafood & Fish Restaurant

Torrance, CA

A terrific seafood restaurant, but also serving some beef & chicken items. All fish is hand cut and cooked fresh to order. Full cooking. Fully equipped with everything you need. It's very impressive....

$159,000

$159,000

Turnkey Liquor Store for Sale in San Jose

San Jose, CA

It is turnkey, established liquor store in one of the good locations, surrounded by commercial and residential neighborhood, semi absentee owner, low rent, trained team of employees, easy to run the...

$465,000

$465,000

Well-Established Chinese Restaurant/Cafe operating for over 15 years

Rowland Heights, CA

Well-Established Chinese Restaurant/Cafe in Rowland Height's Puente Hills Town Center. This respectable business has been operating for over 15 years. They sit right on Colima Road giving great...

$180,000

$180,000

Established Restaurant/Bar; $3 Million+ Sales; $300,000+ Profit

California

Established Restaurant/Bar; $3 Million+ Sales; $300,000+ Profit; Excellent Long Term Lease RRC# 5065 Location: Central Coast Description: This uniquely designed restaurant bar and entertainment venue...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales

California

Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales in 15,000-20,000 Square Foot Building RRC# 5060 Location: Northern California Description: This well established company has been in...

$2,195,000

$2,195,000

Gas Station, W/ Real Property & 3-Bedroom House & Large Commercial Lot

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Calaveras County, CA

$600,000 Net Profit Gas Station, C-Store, W/ Real Property & 3-Bedroom House & Large Commercial Lot Rare investment opportunity with multiple income streams and huge upside potential. This...

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Palm Springs, CA

$150,000 - Palm Springs, CA

$150,000

Palm Springs, CA

Lounge Restaurant w/41 ABC Liquor License 75 Seats - SC2212

California

N. Californian Lounge Restaurant w/41 ABC Liquor License 75 Seats - SC2212 Financial Information Asking Price: $321,000 Cash Flow: On request Gross Revenue: $375,000 Down Payment: $321,000 This...

$321,000

$321,000

Calabasas Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Highly desirable areas to grow a route in with high end clientele. Seasoned clients that appreciate good service and are willing to pay for it. Consistent extra profits from filter cleans, salt cell...

$58,800

$58,800

Cash Flow: $67,000

Successful Pizzeria in a Desirable Location with Huge Upside

Alameda County, CA

Profitable Pizza Restaurant with Reasonable Rent in Desirable Tri-Valley Location RRC# 5067 Location: Desirable Alameda County City on Major Thoroughfare Description: This locally-loved, family-owned...

$160,000

$160,000

Fast Growing Junk Removal Business

Los Angeles, CA

We are a eco-friendly Junk Removal company, and part of The Junkluggers Franchise Network. This business includes two territories covering from Santa Monica down to Hermosa Beach. We have two Junk...

$170,000

$170,000

EBITDA: $30,000

Flower Shop for Sale

Riverside County, CA

Contact the business broker for more information regarding this modern, fully remodeled flower shop for sale located in Menifee area of Southern California. The shop is located in a high-visibility...

$99,000

$99,000

Thrive with Holistic Wellness Care

San Francisco, CA

We are pleased to bring to market a rare and flexible opportunity to acquire one of two fully operational and profitable holistic medical clinics, both located in prime markets within the San...

$150,000

$150,000

Home Health agency in orange county for sale for $220,000

Anaheim, CA

Up for sale Home Health Agency in south CA with state License, accreditation and provider number in hand. This agency is brand new. GSA is LA,OC,RS,SB VENTURA,SD,IMPERIAL county close to several...

$220,000

$220,000

Prime DTLA Location | Proven Net Income | Turnkey Operation

Los Angeles, CA

Prime Location | Proven Net Income | Turnkey Operation This is a rare chance to acquire a fully operational, high-performing ramen restaurant in one of Downtown LA’s busiest commercial corridors. The...

$320,000

$320,000

"Downtown Palo Alto" Restaurant for SALE with Cheap Rent!

Palo Alto, CA

This restaurant is located in Downtown Palo Alto near El Camino Park, Apple Palo Alto, and Johnson Park. It's a busy area that gets constant high foot traffic with lots of opportunities to grow. A...

$199,000

$199,000

Ice Cream La Michoacana for Sale in Visalia, Ca!

Visalia, CA

Not all La Michoacana's are the same. This one shows pride of ownership and profit year over year. The quality is apparent through the ingredients used the the process utilized to create the perfect...

$400,000

$400,000

Turnkey Bakery for sale in Woodland Hills

$95,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$95,000

Los Angeles, CA

Ice Cream La Michoacana For Sale in Anaheim!

Anaheim, CA

Not all La Michoacana's are the same. This one shows pride of ownership and profit year over year. The quality is apparent through the ingredients used the the process utilized to create the perfect...

$250,000

$250,000

Mexican Meat Market with Beer & Wine License for sale.

Kern County, CA

Mexican Meat Market with Beer & Wine License for sale. Store averages $90,000 a month in gross sales per seller. Seller already put in a full size kitchen with hood system in the back. Huge upside...

$179,000

$179,000

Chiropractic Practice for Sale in N. San Diego CA Area

San Diego, CA

High profit, growing practice for sale in North San Diego, California. Collecting $478k in 2022, to $638k in 2023, $650k in 2024 with mix of ins & cash. Chiropractic + functional medicine for a...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $589,608

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $589,608

High Volume Grocery Market with Liquor offered with Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Monterey County, CA

Description: Established in 1979, this Market is located on a busy street right off Highway 101. It is surrounded by residential housing and other businesses. The store provides ample parking for...

$4,200,000

$4,200,000

Cash Flow: $600,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Well Established Handyman Service Company

Sacramento County, CA

This home handyman business was established in 2016 and has expanded to serve as a primary handyman service in the region. The company utilizes operational systems that allow the owner to manage...

$291,000

$291,000

Cash Flow: $101,000

Drive Thru Burger Place corner unit, Good Profit & Good Location

San Bernardino, CA

High-Volume Corner Drive-Thru – Strong Sales & Profit | Manager-Run. Well-located corner drive-thru with excellent visibility and strong sales. The business is fully staffed, including an experienced...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

Cat Sitting Service Bay Area Professional In-Home Cat Care

San Francisco County, CA

This San Francisco Bay Area Cat-Sitting Business specializes in providing professional, certified, high-quality cat-sitting care where a cat is most comfortable: in their own home. Every cat is unique...

$249,900

$249,900

Cash Flow: $120,000

Venice Beach Pioneering Self-pour Taproom Restaurant w/ 47 license

Marina Del Rey, CA

Step into the future of hospitality with this restaurant , LA Beach’s pioneering self-pour taproom and New American kitchen. Ideally located in the vibrant area district—just two blocks from the...

$1,180,000

$1,180,000

Tyler Applegate

Transworld Business Advisors

Serving Orange County, CA

When an entrepreneur intends to divest their business, they require the expertise of a business broker who can effectively identify and thoroughly assess prospective buyers. Similarly, buyers depend on brokers to streamline the process of evaluating available businesses and franchises. In this regard, Transworld Business Advisors emerges as the optimal solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors for the last 40 years specializes in three fundamental areas: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development.

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Well Established 7-11 for Sale

Anaheim, CA

The Seller, current owner has been owning and operating this store for 8 years. It originally was established year 2010. The store is at a hard corner for two major street crossing in the city of...

$290,000

$290,000

Cash Flow: $82,000

Liquor store for sale

Victorville, CA

Employee ran liquor Store doing 650k a year in sales excluding lotto. Owner doesn't have the time for it. Same owner since 2010 and is having difficulties finding good Employees and is has had enough....

$475,000

$475,000

San Diego Construction & Water Restoration Business

$250,000 - San Diego, CA

$250,000

San Diego, CA

High Gross Dental Practice Opportunity!

Los Angeles, CA

Dental Office opportunity in thriving Canoga Park area near the intersection of Sherman Way and De Soto Ave. The practice has been in business for over 40 years. Three operatories, office, front desk...

$300,000

$300,000

Profitable and well- loved smoke shop in Prime Location!

Long Beach, CA

Whether you're seeking an affordable entry into a booming industry or simply aiming to expand your business portfolio, this location has a strong foundation with consistent and significant financial...

$109,000

$109,000

Fully Equipped Wholesale Bakery - Perfect for Expansion or New Owner!

San Jose, CA

A great opportunity to take over rich tradition of 40 plus years of owner crafting well-known recipe for baking bread and/or croissants. Former distributor for COSTCO and WHOLEFOODS now needs a new...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $23,000

Own Your Own Coffee & Sandwich Shop - Prime location!

San Jose, CA

This is an excellent opportunity to take over rich tradition of 40 plus years of crafting best ingredients for one of the Bay Areas favorite Vietnamese sandwich spot. Located in the heart of...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

Established Residential and Commercial Painter Franchise

Ventura County, CA

Started in United States in the 90's in the category of residential and commercial property painting, and has become the largest nationwide painting company with nearly 500 franchise locations in the...

$260,000

$260,000

Cash Flow: $138,600

Profitable Class B Building Contractor

Santa Clara County, CA

This design?build remodeling firm was founded in 2021 and serves communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. The firm has completed approximately 200 projects and handled more than 70 planning...

$3,598,000

$3,598,000

Cash Flow: $1,018,744

Mexican Restaurant, Beer & Wine LOUNGE with Billiard Tables, low Rent

Covina, CA

This Mexican Restaurant & Beer & Wine LOUNGE has Full Kitchen with 2 Hoods, one hood is missing a motor never been since restaurant open for business, subject restaurant is also A freestanding...

$89,000

$89,000

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.