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Well-Established Dry Cleaning Plant for Sale | $325,000

Contra Costa County, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established dry cleaning business with high visibility and immense growth potential in a bustling commercial hub of Contra Costa County. • Prime Hub...

$325,000

$325,000

Medical Spa Location & Equipment

Beverly Hills, CA

Turnkey Med Spa Opportunity – Beverly Hills Adjacent Located in a prime Beverly Hills-adjacent area with strong demographics, this beautifully remodeled Medical Spa is situated in a high-traffic...

$20,000

$20,000

Liquor Store with Real Estate + Rental Income | SBA Approved

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Contra Costa County, CA

Exceptional opportunity to own a profitable liquor store with real estate and multiple income streams. This well-established business generates strong monthly sales and includes a 2-bedroom, 1-bath...

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Exterior Cleaning Business with Recurring Clients

Orange County, CA

Turnkey exterior cleaning franchise serving prime Southern California territories. Established, recurring residential and commercial customer base with all equipment, vehicles, and systems included....

$275,000

$275,000

Prime retail corridor Day Spa & Lounge in Orange County

Orange County, CA

Established day spa, operating for the past six years in Orange County offering sought-after treatments such as facials, chemical peels, LED therapy, and skin tightening. Located in a prime retail...

$1,299,000

$1,299,000

Cash Flow: $540,578

Turnkey Operating Restaurant for Sale | Prime Santa Clara Location

Santa Clara, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-maintained, operating restaurant in one of Santa Clara's most desirable and high-traffic shopping plazas. Surrounded by popular restaurants, well-known boba...

$258,000

$258,000

"Turnkey Ayce Sushi — $2.7m+ In Sales, Turn The Keys And Go"

Los Angeles, CA

TURNKEY AYCE SUSHI RESTAURANT — $2.7M+ IN ANNUAL SALES — NORTHRIDGE, CA Step into a fully operating, proven All-You-Can-Eat sushi concept generating over $2.7M in annual sales with a loyal, repeat...

$990,000

$990,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

12 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Fe Springs, CA - Highly Profitable

Santa Fe Springs, CA

FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Cash Flow: $421,522

Semi-Absentee Dessert Shop |$54K Net| Seller Financing | Good Location

Contra Costa County, CA

Semi-Absentee Dessert Shop | $54K Net | Seller-Financing| Prime Shopping Center Established dessert shop operating on a semi-absentee basis, with the owner working approximately 20 hours per week....

$85,000

$85,000

Profitable Peninsula Deli | $175K NET | $1,310 Rent | Type I Hood

San Mateo County, CA

Established neighborhood deli generating approximately $425,000 in annual gross sales with seller-stated cash flow (net income) of approximately $175,000 (2025). This well-established business has...

$195,000

$195,000

Established Southern California Custom Sign & Graphics Manufacturer

Orange County, CA

This established sign manufacturer is well positioned for growth under an experienced operator. The Company benefits from a diversified customer base, with no single client accounting for more than 6%...

$750,000

$750,000

EBITDA: $200,000

Dog grooming shop.

Pasadena, CA

Prime location, free standing building. Has full visibility on a major blvd traveled by lots of cars and foot traffic. Established 3 years by current owner, this newly remodeled business boasts a...

$60,000

$60,000

Cash Flow: $87,000

Profitable San Diego Salon in Busy Shopping Center

San Diego, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully remodeled salon in a prime central San Diego location. Successfully operated for over 12 years! Offering high end hair cuts, nails, and retail products at...

$169,000

$169,000

Absentee-Run Claw Machine Arcade in Riverside Tyler Mall

$200,000 - Riverside, CA

$200,000

Riverside, CA

Profitable Indian Restaurant In San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established Indian food business specializing in authentic, Indian cuisine. This is a turnkey operation with an established clientele that presents a...

$299,000

$299,000

Japanese Restaurant w/ Patio / Property Available for Purchase

Los Angeles County, CA

Japanese Restaurant with Freestanding Building and Optional Property Purchase Well-established Japanese restaurant for sale, located in a 1,600 sq. ft. freestanding building with attractive patio...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $72,000

Jock Purtle

Business Exits Inc.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Established and Profitable Supplemental Education Franchise

Contra Costa County, CA

Here is an great opportunity to own a well-established, high performing supplemental education and tutoring franchise business is located in the San Francisco Bay Area. The business operates out of a...

$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $264,700

Profitable Pottery Painting Studio in Busy Entertainment District

San Joaquin County, CA

This Pottery Painting Studio is a great place to spend a couple of hours and get in touch with your creative side! You can walk in anytime and paint your heart out or reserve a table on their website....

$329,900

$329,900

Cash Flow: $125,507

Profitable Online Floral & Event Services LA County

Los Angeles County, CA

Operating entirely online within Los Angeles County, this established luxury floral and event services business boasts an impeccable reputation and incredibly low overhead. This fully relocatable...

$60,000

$60,000

Cash Flow: $47,671

Established Custom Picture Framing Business

Santa Barbara County, CA

Established custom picture framing business with over 40 years of history serving Santa Barbara County. This well-established business enjoys a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship,...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $78,403

27-Year RF Technology Company | $544K SDE | Significant Growth

Camarillo, CA

This highly profitable Southern California company designs, manufactures, and markets specialized radio frequency (RF) wireless communication, control, and telemetry products for OEM, industrial,...

$1,235,000

$1,235,000

Cash Flow: $544,039

Market Sushi

Corona, CA

Well-established Sushi Kiosk inside a Major Grocery Store This is a well-established sushi kiosk located inside a major grocery store with a stable customer base. The business is supported by a...

$25,000

$25,000

Cash Flow: $88,560

Appliance Repair Company for Sale in Los Angeles

Los Angeles County, CA

This award-winning appliance repair company specializes in premium brands, offering residential and commercial repair services through a team of seven independent technicians. Revenue includes...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $426,547

Turnkey Full-Service Indian Restaurant in Prime Walnut Creek Location

Walnut Creek, CA

Well Established Indian Restaurant represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey restaurant in Walnut Creek, one of the East Bay's most attractive restaurant markets. The location offers...

$225,000

$225,000

Boba drinks and Asian fast food Restaurant

$45,000 - Antioch, CA

$45,000

Antioch, CA

20-Year Central Coast Law Firm | $2.3M Rev | $700K SDE | Owner-Indepen

California

Business Description: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, owner-independent law firm on California's Central Coast — a market known for its growth, affluence, and consistent demand for...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $697,000

Established Quick Service Mexican Restaurant

Marin County, CA

Established Quick Service Mexican Restaurant - $240,000 Profit, SBA Pre-Approved, 10% Cash Down RRC#5285 Asking Price: $495,000 Location: Marin County Annual Revenue: $1,141,543 Annual Cash Flow:...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $239,559

Vending machine at location for sale 11 total combo snacks and drinks

Van Nuys, CA

11 vending machine at locations, profitable, locations, bright white clean machines. Selling all 11 locations or willing to sell half. Machines are located at various van nuys airport locations, as...

$99,999

$99,999

5-Day Deli and Sandwich in Santa Barbaro

Santa Barbara, CA

This 5-day deli and sandwich store located in Santa Barbara is a fantastic opportunity for any potential business owner. Known for its fresh, delicious offerings, its the go to spot for those seeking...

$105,000

$105,000

Traditional ,Long -established Brunch restaurant and real estate sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles County, CA

Free Standing 3248SF Building ,21447 SF LOT Over 75 Cars Parking Space High Ceiling Cute Single building Built in 1963...

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Coin Laundry and Coin Car Wash with Property Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles, CA

Property & Business Information Free Standing Single 5100SF Lot size 21344 SF Built in 2018 High Ceiling Laundry BLDG, and Four Bay Coin Car Wash Gross Sale of Laundry & Car Wash : $1,200,000/Year net...

$6,950,000

$6,950,000

Cash Flow: $680,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

8 FedEx Ground Routes, Arcadia CA

Arcadia, CA

Imagine stepping into a turnkey operation that's been generating steady profits from day one. You'll love these 8 well-established FedEx Ground pickup and delivery routes serving the thriving Arcadia,...

$795,000

$795,000

EBITDA: $250,000

Major brand tool truck route in south Sacramento

Sacramento County, CA

Established Major Brand Tool Truck Route - South Sacramento This is a prime opportunity to acquire an established tool truck route serving the south Sacramento market. Operating under a major national...

$400,000

$400,000

Prime South Park Restaurant | Fully Equipped | $2,400/mo. w/ Type 41

Los Angeles, CA

Position your restaurant in one of Downtown Los Angeles’ most dynamic and rapidly evolving neighborhoods. Mona Pasta Bar presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, turnkey...

$150,000

$150,000

Turnkey Sushi Restaurant for Sale | $175,000

San Jose, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, turnkey sushi restaurant in the heart of North San Jose’s thriving tech corridor. Conveniently located in a busy multi-tenant retail plaza, the...

$175,000

$175,000

Prime Drive-Through Coffee Business FOR SALE

$275,000 - Redwood City, CA

$275,000

Redwood City, CA

Turnkey Restaurant, Bar & Real Estate- Trinity Mountains -$1.1M Sales

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Trinity County, CA

ASKING PRICE $650,000 GROSS REVENUE $1,022,721 CASH FLOW / SDE $76,000+ BUSINESS DESCRIPTION This is a rare find — a fully operating restaurant and bar where the real estate is included in the sale....

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $76,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Busy Restaurant close to Beach on main street PRICE REDUCED

San Clemente, CA

Imagine running your dream restaurant just minutes from the beautiful San Clemente beach! This turnkey opportunity sits on one of the busiest streets in town, where foot traffic flows naturally and...

$195,000

$195,000

Recognized as the Top Auto Glass Shop for 2025

Santa Clara County, CA

Imagine yourself owning a TOP 3 recognized auto glass shop that's been serving customers with excellence for over 21 years. You'll love stepping into this established business that has built an...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $105,991

Recognized as the Top Auto Glass Shop for 2025

Santa Clara County, CA

Top Auto Glass Shop in San Jose for 2025 has been officially recognized as a TOP 3 of Auto Glass shops Is providing high-quality auto glass services for over 21 years, services, including windshield...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $105,991

First Time on the market Sushi Restaurant

Los Angeles County, CA

The location is near FWY 210 East Area, in a small shopping center SSC). The SSC is in a busy commercial corridor where Marshalls and Sprouts Farmers market are doing business. The opening time is 11...

$110,000

$110,000

Los Angeles Molecular Laboratory with Medicare and Medi-Cal

Los Angeles, CA

Equipped clinical laboratory licensed for both clinical and molecular testing, with active Medicare and Medi-Cal provider enrollment. Established 2019. This is a clean, established laboratory with...

$350,000

$350,000

Keeping Industries Moving

California

In the San Francisco Bay Area, one distributor doesn't just supply brake systems and components for industrial vehicles and machinery — it keeps industries from grinding to a halt. Every part shipped...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $80,644

Luxury New Build Wellness Spa & European Nail Studio

Newport Beach, CA

New Build out Wellness Spa with Nail Salon- Must see! Luxury minimalism, all new buildout with equipment and three treatment rooms for facials, sauna, and hair studio. Prime OC Location near Hwy73 and...

$500,000

$500,000

G. Robert (Bob) Allen, CBI, M&AMI

Business Team

Serving Fresno County, CA

The Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States, with 16 offices in 5 states and over 7,500+ closed transactions since 1981

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Iconic Amazing Corner Location Restaurant & Bar

Los Angeles County, CA

Amazing corner location with high traffic counts and great visibility. Freestanding Restaurant and Bar Business. Business established for Decades with the same Owner for 35 years. This special...

$350,000

$350,000

Camarillo Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Rare & huge upside offering with above average margins created from the wholesale chemical distribution business being operated. Chemcial business creates additional profits on the route due to lower...

$999,000

$999,000

Cash Flow: $293,000

Established and Profitable Mexican Restaurant in High Traffic Location

$1,500,000 - Chula Vista, CA

$1,500,000

Chula Vista, CA

10 years old Ecommerce business for Sale

La Mirada, CA

Well established ecommerce brand launched over 10 years ago selling all types of socks and kid's tights is for a sale. Many of the item listing on Amazon have positive reviews in the thousands, and...

$98,800

$98,800

Established Home Inspection Business – Prime High Desert Territory

Menifee, CA

An established, turnkey property inspection business serving the growing Apple Valley, Victorville, and Hesperia markets is now available for acquisition. Launched in 2023, this home-based operation...

$45,000

$45,000

Cash Flow: $45,000

Turnkey Restaurant for Sale | Prime Newark Shopping Plaza

Newark, CA

Excellent opportunity to own a fully equipped, turnkey restaurant in one of Newark's busiest shopping centers. Located in a thriving retail plaza surrounded by a popular supermarket, well-known...

$198,000

$198,000

Established Turnkey Japanese Restaurant for Sale in Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-standing, highly reputable Japanese restaurant located in a prime commercial corridor of Ridgecrest, CA. This turn-key business boasts a massive 4,400 sq....

$89,000

$89,000

Gas Station with real estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Belmont, CA

Coming soon, one of the best gas stations in the area, high volume selling 150K plus gallons and around $175k inside with high margin, real estate included, the real estate will be appraised easily at...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $1,400,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Subway Sonoma Co. CA

Sonoma County, CA

Subway is the world's #1 QSR chain with over 43,000 restaurants in 110 countries. Franchisor requires sufficient net worth and liquidity, and buyer must live in the area....

$120,000

$120,000

Italian Restaurant for sale

Amador County, CA

Established Italian Restaurant for Sale in Amador County This reputable Italian restaurant has been serving the heart of Amador County since 2007, building a loyal customer base and strong community...

$230,000

$230,000

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.