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Businesses For Sale in California

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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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Senior PCA,Home Health & Hospice Care Franchise/$0 Fee Veteran Program
Start Up

Are you interested in a healthcare career? And if you are a veteran, transitioning military member, or spouse, we want to help you join our military-connected $0 Fee Veteran Program with no upfront...

$30,000

3

$30,000

RoastFoundry Coffee Operations - Master License
Start Up

RoastFoundry Coffee Operations Master License - Territory Development Opportunity RoastFoundry offers an exclusive master license opportunity for ambitious entrepreneurs seeking to build a...

$20,000

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$20,000

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...

$47,000

3

$47,000

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...

$450,000

$450,000

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...

$20,000

$20,000

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!...

$60,000

$60,000

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....

$17,500

3

$17,500

AI Powered Real Estate Investment Business
Start Up

Start an AI Powered Real Estate Investment Business — Without Risking Your Own Cash or Credit We provide you a Written Performance Guarantee that is activated if your share of the proceeds from your...

$24,750

2

$24,750

Loan Service Businesses FOR SALE ("TURN-KEY")
Start Up

Are you looking to step into the financial services industry with a ready-made business? Are you looking to start generating 100K every month? The Potential is HERE Your search ends here! Discover a...

$5,000

2

$5,000

Red-E-Bins Has Opportunities in Your Area
Start Up

Red-E-Bins is a new concept to the North American market of personal and commercial disposal. Our trailer and bins are unique in the way they load and unload as well as dump. We use our industry...

$99,900

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$99,900

Turn-Key Roofing Business with Established Brand
Start Up

AI Powered Customer Acquisition + Over A Century of Experience in Home Improvement Roof Right Now is a proven system of success in the roofing industry. The Roof Right Now system is about 1 Roof done...

$50,000

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$50,000

Established and Profitable Mexican Restaurant in High Traffic Location

$1,500,000 - Chula Vista, CA

$1,500,000

Chula Vista, CA

Civil Enforcement Business
Start Up

There is a major problem: over 80% of judgment debts remain unsatisfied, amounting to trillions of dollars! That’s where you come in. With the power of the court, you can execute various types of...

$300,000

$300,000

Pool Business Opportunity – Premium Product, Scalable Local Market
Start Up

A Smarter Way to Own a Pool Installation Business Own a high-margin pool installation business in a fast-growing market, with $20K projected profit per project, protected territory, and a streamlined,...

$100,000

6

$100,000

BizEx Business Brokers

BizEx Businesss Brokers

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Selling businesses is difficult, as many business owners who try to sell their business on their own find out. They typically don’t know what the market value of their business is; how to prepare their business for sale for the highest price; how to find, qualify, and take buyers through a process that will generate competitive offers; respond to letters of intent, manage legal resources; get financing for the acquisition; complete due diligence; or address the many issues that emerge that can sink a deal. This process often takes nine to twelve months to complete. Hiring a business broker will simplify the process significantly, but who do you trust? The BizEx website can answer many of your executive-level questions. It includes our very popular free online business valuation calculator, the business sales process, how to choose a business broker, and other challenges. Once you’ve done your research, take advantage of our free business evaluation and consultation. We’ll dig deeper into those elements of your business that drives value, and help you make sense of everything you’ve learned. During this process, you should gain a fair idea of our professionalism and trustworthiness. We don’t charge an upfront fee. We’re success fee driven. BizEx was established in 2005 and is now one of the largest Business Brokerages in Los Angeles.

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Turnkey San Jose Squeegee Squad Franchise Territory – Truck Included
Start Up

All Setup Complete – Vehicle, Equipment, Territory & Operational Infrastructure This is an opportunity to acquire the remaining San Jose Squeegee Squad franchise territory following the completed sale...

$30,000

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$30,000

New Renovation, Sushi Restaurant with Growing Business For Sale
Start Up

Animation-Themed Sushi Restaurant Startup Opportunity in Poway, CA This unique startup opportunity presents a turnkey sushi restaurant concept featuring an innovative animation theme in one of San...

$250,000

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$250,000

Robots are here to Stay! The Only Robotics & Franchise on the Market!
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!...

$60,000

$60,000

Exclusive Northern California Territory – Nick the Greek Franchise
Start Up

Price: $35,000.00 Location: Northern California (Peninsula / Silicon Valley / Bay Area) Industry: Fast Casual Restaurant / Franchise Development Description Rare opportunity to secure exclusive...

$35,000

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$35,000

Truck Driving School - Driving Academy - $500K in Sales Guaranteed
Start Up

Call for details Welcome to our Truck Driving School franchise, called Driving Academy a profitable and growing market that offers a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to tap into a high-demand...

$50,000

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$50,000

Essential Business - Average location $1.49MM Gross w/$423k Return
Start Up

*Essential Business - Average location in 2023 did $1.49MM Gross w/$423k Return *Corporate location in 2023 did over $13.9MM in total gross sales w/estimated earnings of over $2.1MM The need for our...

$49,500

2

$49,500

Fast Growing Locksmith Franchise
Start Up

Available Nationwide We make car keys, (LOTS of car keys) and we are expanding to new markets. We are currently accepting franchisees in all markets. We are a full service locksmith company, our...

$34,000

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$34,000

Location, Location - Thriving logistics operation with proven systems.

Alameda County, CA

Alameda County, CA

Tony Moran

BTI Group

Judgment Buisness
Start Up

Why own a Judgment Investigation Business? -Recession Proof Business Model -High Profit Margins & Unlimited Income Potential -Huge Market Size with Little Competition -Work-From-Home Operation -100%...

$200,000

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$200,000

Side Hustle or Full Time Cost Reduction Business W Massive Net Rev!
Start Up

Only $73k to get in and Averaging $355k Net Income (per 2024 fdd) with some franchise owners earning high 6 and 7 digit incomes! Yes this will be validated! **Validation Alert**Recent Franchise Owner...

$73,000

$73,000

Cronus Capital Management LLC
Start Up

Cronus Capital Management LLC is a specialized holding company and fintech infrastructure provider. The sale includes a suite of proprietary systems designed to integrate financial management with...

$45,000

$45,000

NEW Patent Baby Bottle Easy to Hold - Easy Clean -
Start Up

Full Listing Description Nessa Bottles™ — Patented Baby Bottle Brand | Turnkey Launch-Ready Business Nessa Bottles is a first-of-its-kind baby product brand built around a patented dumbbell-shaped...

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Real Estate Prep Business - Top Affiliate $2.5MM Gross w/$453k Return
Start Up

Small changes make a big difference. $7,500 franchisee average ticket. Homeowner can increase asking price of home three times what they invest in home prep, so $7,500 in prep can potentially increase...

$59,500

$59,500

Legal Collections
Start Up

Learn every single legal collection technique! You will learn how to garnish wages, freeze bank accounts, repossess cars, place liens on real estate, seize safety deposit boxes, and more! We provide...

$250,000

$250,000

Turn Key Packing & Shipping Stores, available starting at $75,000
Start Up

Start your own profitable shipping and logistics business—affordably. At Qwik Pack & Ship, our mission is simple: empower entrepreneurs to own a proven, in-demand business without franchise fees or...

$37,500

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$37,500

Property Management Business Opportunity
Start Up

Own Your Own Property Management Business Property management is a service business. Experience incredible growth and thrive in a fragmented industry and bring it all together. Residential,...

$59,900

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$59,900

Body Contouring & Wellness Clinic
Start Up

It's time to invest in yourself! Discover the freedom that comes with being your own boss by opening a body contouring and wellness clinic. We'll provide you with: 1. State-of-the-art equipment with...

$42,000

6

$42,000

Established Promotional Products & Apparel Business - Low Overhead

$115,000 - Orange County, CA

$115,000

Orange County, CA

Kaden Hultgren

United Franchise Group

Asset Investigation Business
Start Up

Why Start an Asset Investigation Business? Work from home Low overhead Large market size Little competition High profit margins Recession-proof Unlimited income potential We provide you with a "Turn...

$200,000

$200,000

The Learning Experience Franchise
Start Up

The Learning Experience is the #1 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 amazing...

$150,000

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$150,000

Richard's Painting, Your Neighborhood Painter
Start Up

If you are looking for a low cost - high return business, then look no further than Richard's Painting. With our employee model we outperform most other painting franchises in ROI department. We are...

$39,950

8

$39,950

Own one of the only franchised consumer loan companies in the US
Start Up

Recently featured in January 2026 issue of Franchising Magazine USA, KeyStone Financial offers a rare opportunity to break into the multi-million dollar personal loan lending market. If you are...

$50,000

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$50,000

Rest Recovery Wellness (Ice Bath / Cold Plunge and Sauna Company)
Start Up

Pioneering Health and Wellness License Opportunity We are the true one stop shop for wellness. We offer more tools and modalities then anyone in or around the market - COMPRESSION - PEMF - INFRARED...

$35,000

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$35,000

Senior PCA,Home Health & Hospice Care Franchise/$0 Fee Veteran Program
Start Up

Are you interested in a healthcare career? And if you are a veteran, transitioning military member, or spouse, we want to help you join our military-connected $0 Fee Veteran Program with no upfront...

$30,000

3

$30,000

Exclusive Garage Living Territory Available – Join a Growing Brand
Start Up

Why Just Coat Floors When You Can Transform Entire Garages? Garage Living is a premium garage remodeling franchise serving homeowners who want their garages to make a statement. We go far beyond floor...

$60,000

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$60,000

Nidal Saleh

The Saleh Group RE/MAX Preferred Group

Serving Orange County, CA

The Saleh Group - RE/MAX Preferred Group has the largest listing profile of Gas Stations and convenience stores in the nation. Not only do we have the listings, but we also attract buyers looking for the perfect business investment. For many years we have owned and operated gas stations, convenient and Liquor stores in the US as well as other types of business ventures and understand the complexity that is involves owning, building, operating, leasing, managing, liquidating and expanding many different types of businesses. More Listings: https://salehgroup.com/

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Earn Rental Income Without Owning Real Estate
Start Up

Own your own Airbnb Short-Term Rental Property Management Business We are a Channel Partner of Airbnb, Vrbo, Expedia, Booking .com and numerous other online Marketplace Companies Earn Rental Income...

$70,000

$70,000

Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Start Up

First Affiliate-Owned Unit - 2023 total revenue was $868,659 with $235,276 EBITDA (27%). Our laundromat business model will disrupt the growing but archaic laundromat industry by providing customers...

$575,000

$575,000

Cozy Fully Remodeled Vietnamese & Thai Restaurant | Low Rent

$185,000 - Garden Grove, CA

$185,000

Garden Grove, CA

Operating Franchise Available In Chicago
Start Up

OPERATING FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY - BODY ENERGY CLUB SMOOTHIE BAR Prime Fulton Market Location Inside Equinox Gym Established wellness franchise concept serving West Coast-inspired smoothies, açaí...

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Commercial Kitchen Gasket Service
Start Up

Own a Proven Niche Business with an Established Customer Base Are you ready to be your own boss and build a business you can truly call your own? Whether you have experience in restaurants,...

$200,000

3

$200,000

Rare Opportunity: Prime Territory with the Nation’s Largest Franchise
Start Up

The Opportunity: Own a piece of a national powerhouse. We are offering a high-potential territory within the Squeegee Squad network one of the nation’s largest and most respected brands in commercial...

$90,000

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$90,000

Premium Power Plate Studio Package & Consulting
Start Up

Commercial boutique fitness package anchored by 10 Power Plate Pro5 systems — available at a fraction of replacement cost. This professionally curated setup was built for high-end small-group training...

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Body Slimming & Facial Rejuvenation Spa
Start Up

Well Proven Innovative Business Solution: That 1 Employee Can Operate and Includes Everything •> State of The Art: 4 - Treatment Technology Equipment: Produces Extraordinary Results •> 1 Full Year...

$51,805

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$51,805

***In Escrow*** SF Laundromat Chain - Two Locations

San Francisco, CA

GB Laundry Brokers is pleased to exclusively present a two-location coin and card-operated laundromat chain strategically located in San Francisco. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving...

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

EBITDA: $241,896

A Place In The Sun Hotel & Villas - Boutique Palm Springs Hotel

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Palm Springs, CA

Ryan Kawai Sanchez and Mitchell Glasson are pleased to present the exceptional opportunity to acquire the historic 17-key A Place In The Sun Hotel & Villas in Palm Springs, CA. Originally built as a...

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$5,649,000

$5,649,000

EBITDA: $650,427

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Motorcycle Eyewear Brand with E-Commerce Sales – $150K SDE

Santa Barbara County, CA

Founded in 1984, this established wholesale and e-commerce business owns a portfolio of recognized motorcycle eyewear brands and serves customers throughout the United States and internationally. The...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Women's Clothing Boutique

Palm Springs, CA

An exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully curated women’s clothing boutique in the Greater Palm Springs area. one of the desert’s most beloved shopping and lifestyle destinations. Nestled among...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $140,051

Full Service Casual Dining European Specialty Restaurant - SC2279

California

This Northern California European Specialty Restaurant is a California Limited Liability Company and was started 13 years ago by the current owner, and has been popular and growing ever since. They...

$350,000

$350,000

EBITDA: $200,000

Established Merry Maids Franchise Serving 30 Zip Codes – Recurring Rev

Ventura County, CA

SUMMARY This established Merry Maids franchise operates a comprehensive residential cleaning service across an expansive 30-zip-code exclusive territory, serving diverse market segments from...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

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.