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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...

$450,000

$450,000

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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

ZipGrow Hydroponic Farm for Sale - Land Not Included
Asset Sale

Baywood-Los Osos, CA

Attention! Entrepreneur farmers! Whether you want to grow food for your family, start a community supported agriculture business, or farm stand, this equipment will help you to start growing fruit,...

$45,000

8

$45,000

Fully Equipped Restaurant Maywood
Asset Sale

Maywood, CA

Fully Equipped Restaurant for Sale in Maywood, CA Turnkey restaurant opportunity in the heart of Los Angeles County's Maywood community. This asset sale includes a complete restaurant setup ready for...

$190,000

2

$190,000

Brand New Turnkey Stretching Studio!
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

Step into one of California's most prestigious wellness markets with this operational STRETCHMED® studio located at 7606 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA. This turnkey opportunity offers the perfect mix of...

$150,000

3

$150,000

Completely remodeled restaurant with an open concept.
Asset Sale

North Hollywood, CA

This is a turnkey asset sale only; the business name and menu are not included in the sale. The current owner invested over $250,000 in upgrades and spent several months preparing the space before...

$230,000

2

$230,000

Prime Restaurant Opportunity – Turnkey Asset Sale with Lease Transfer
Asset Sale

Costa Mesa, CA

Position your next concept in one of the most visible and high-traffic corridors in Costa Mesa. This turnkey restaurant opportunity offers a fully built-out space on a signalized corner with strong...

$175,000

51

$175,000

Village Inn
Franchise

Available Nationwide

For the very best in breakfast and beyond, look no further than Village Inn - with a refreshed, modern store design and a well-established, reputable brand history.

$250,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,978,393

$250,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,978,393

Auto Repair Shop With New Lifts And Equipment& Ads Sign And Markitin
Asset Sale

Murrieta, CA

TURNKEY AUTO REPAIR SHOP - ASSET SALE Prime opportunity to acquire a fully equipped auto repair facility in Murrieta, CA with brand new equipment and infrastructure. This turnkey operation is...

$85,000

$85,000

Asset Sale: Mobile Jewelry & Charm Bar Business
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

This is an asset sale and relocatable. Background on the company: I have operated a mobile jewelry & charm bar company that holds weekly spaces in two of the most popular and sought after farmers...

$50,000

2

$50,000

Started in 1921 Business w/30+ years of Volumetric Ready-Mix Concrete

$4,500,000 - Pasadena, CA

$4,500,000

Pasadena, CA

Joint Commission Approved 6-Bed Detox Facility in Northridge
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Joint Commission Accredited, Advance Life Recovery is a licensed 6-bed residential detoxification and treatment facility in Northridge, CA, approved for clinically managed withdrawal management and...

$295,000

57

$295,000

Prime Restaurant Opportunity – Turnkey Asset Sale with Lease Transfer
Asset Sale

La Habra, CA

Positioned along one of La Habra’s busiest commercial corridors, this turnkey restaurant asset sale presents an outstanding opportunity for an owner-operator or expanding restaurant group seeking a...

$100,000

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$100,000

John Hawke

SpringBoard Pool Route Brokers

Serving Sacramento County, CA

Pool Service Industry Experts Specializing in Pool Route Sales. Buy through SpringBoard PRB We specialize in selling pool service accounts and we are excellent at what we do. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker firm and are more than qualified to answer any questions and assist you with the purchase of a pool service route. We offer unlimited consulting support after the sale. We give you the Pool Business in a Box – FREE. Sell Through SpringBoard PRB We help you evaluate the accounts you are selling to get you what they are worth. Our proven internet and print media marketing campaign will give you a fast and easy sale of your pool route accounts. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker and have held a C61 Pool & Spa Contractors license. We are more than qualified to answer any questions you have about the sale of your route. We pre-qualify all potential buyers. We contact and qualify every potential buyer. We verify that the buyer has the funds and the desire to purchase. We only work with Cash Buyers. We never ask you for any upfront fees. We earn our commission by only getting paid after your pool route sale closes. We handle the escrow process to ensure a smooth transaction. We provide the appropriate paperwork to complete the sales transaction. Confidentiality is our priority. Your name and contact information are not known until you disclose it to the qualified buyer. We are a neutral third party that will help with any disputes between the buyer and seller.

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Spinal Implant Technology and QMS
Asset Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

**Price reduction** A rare opportunity to acquire a fully developed spinal implant platform. This California-based spinal implant company is offering for sale four (4) FDA-cleared 510(k) product lines...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Real Estate Only

Walnut Creek, CA

RARE chance to OWN restaurant real estate in Downtown Walnut Creek! Located at 1535 + 1541 Giammona Drive Two adjacent buildings ±5,200 SF total. Price upon request. ±3,700 SF space + Large ± 1,300...

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Gas Station Development site. Anchored by McDonald's
Real Estate Only

Shasta Lake, CA

prime 1-5 freeway location fully entitled for a gas station Anchored by McDonalds Shared freeway sign with McDonalds Access easement with McDonald's as well...

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Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity-Fully Equipped Shopping Center Location
Lease Only

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully built-out and equipped restaurant in a busy Rancho Cucamonga shopping and dining center. This is an asset sale only; the existing business name and brand are...

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FOR LEASE Automotive Center
Lease Only

Glendale, CA

FOR LEASE: Automotive Service Bay in Prime Glendale Location Professionally established automotive center offering one fully equipped service bay for lease in the heart of Glendale, California. This...

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Miracle Method Surface Refinishing
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Average Annual Franchise Revenue: $1,355,173!* Join the #1 Surface Refinishing Brand, ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine!

$45,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,355,173

$45,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,355,173

2nd Gen Flex Space Ready for Fitness, Dance, Events, Adult Day Care
Lease Only

Marina Del Rey, CA

Prime 2nd Generation Flex Space for Lease in Marina del Rey Exceptional turnkey opportunity at the prestigious intersection of Washington Blvd. and Abbot Kinney Blvd. corridor in one of West Los...

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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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Well Established Door to Door Airport Shuttle Transportation Business

$202,002 - San Rafael, CA

$202,002

San Rafael, CA

Very Profitable EV Car Fleet Rental Business
Start Up

Business Description Passive HIGH income EV rental car company ASSET BACKED INVESTMENTS THAT GENERATES thousands of dollars immediately. Sounds too good to be true? IT'S REAL! Hands-Off EV Rental...

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Turnkey Japanese Gacha Vending – Licensed Products & Location Support
Start Up

Launch your own turnkey Japanese Gacha collectible vending business with GachaShop. Our business-in-a-box model brings the excitement of authentic Japanese capsule toys to North America through...

$5,000

$5,000

Launch Godspeed Adventure Tours in Hawaii, any US State or Globally!
Start Up

Aloha, we are Robert and Sitarani Crevier, owners of Godspeed Adventures on Oahu, Hawaii. Since 2014, we have shared Hawaii’s beauty, history, culture, and spirit of adventure through private,...

$75,000

8

$75,000

Full-Service Car Wash – Santee, CA – Built for Growth & Expansion
Start Up

Prime Commercial Listing: Turnkey Car Wash Opportunity in Santee, CA. Seize this rare opportunity to acquire a fully updated, high-volume, turnkey commercial car wash located in the business-friendly...

$599,000

31

$599,000

Print & Digital Marketing Business for Your Local Market
Start Up

Own the local media company in your community. Territories are available nationwide, one publisher per market. The business is anchored by a City Lifestyle luxury magazine, mailed monthly to...

$10,000

$10,000

Regional Development Opportunity For Top 10 Sandwich Brand
Start Up

Own the region. Build the market. Earn royalties from every store in it. Port of Subs has been slicing meats and cheeses in front of the guest since 1972 — fresh-baked bread, made-to-order, signature...

$75,000

3

$75,000

Turnkey 20-Screen Indoor Digital Billboard Network — S. OC County
Start Up

Turnkey Indoor Digital Billboard Network - South Orange County ESTABLISHED OPERATING NETWORK This is a functioning indoor digital advertising network with 20 commercial displays already installed and...

$120,000

$120,000

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Franchise

Available Nationwide

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant specializing in the popular and growing Greek/Mediterranean food. The Great Greek takes pride in procuring only the freshest ingredients and preparing them daily to make each meal a memorable one.

$300,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,562,385

$300,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,562,385

Turnkey Aldea Franchise — San Jose, Ready Day One
Start Up

Established Premium Baby & Home Retail Franchise Step into a turnkey franchise opportunity with Aldea Home & Baby, a premium boutique retailer with 20 years of proven success since its founding in San...

$45,000

6

$45,000

Profitable EV rental business! 35%-75% ARR
Start Up

? Hands-Off EV Rental Fleet | $1,500–$2,200 Per Car Monthly | High ROI & Passive Cash Flow ? Price: Depends on Fleet size Cash Flow: Immediate Location: Dallas, TX, Houston TX, Los Angeles CA, San...

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High Profit 2 SKU Amazon Business, 5 Yrs Old, 15 Minutes a Day

$225,000 - Carlsbad, CA

$225,000

Carlsbad, CA

Owner-Operators Wanted: Exclusive Branded Prepaid Opportunity
Start Up

EXCLUSIVE CRICKET WIRELESS AUTHORIZED RETAILER OPPORTUNITY Genesis Mobile, the premier Master Agent for Cricket Wireless, is seeking dedicated owner-operators to join their exclusive branded prepaid...

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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

3

$35,000

Mr. Rooter
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Ranked #1 Plumbing franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $2.09M average gross sales!*

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,093,531

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,093,531

Electric Vehicle Charging Station - No Employees & Passive Income
Start Up

Imagine owning the rights to a gas station brand on the busiest corner in your market. With our business model, you're not limited to one corner, you can own the entire town. Deciding where your...

$59,500

$59,500

Average gross sales $195k w/average return of $87k - zero employees
Start Up

Average gross sales $195k w/average return of $87k* Keep your job. Automated tech-based business. No employees. Membership-based business model. Book Tee-times online. Everything is automated. Looking...

$49,950

2

$49,950

Turn Weekends Into Cash. Party Rental Business. Passive Income.
Start Up

Own an Inflatable Party & Event Rental Business. Turn celebrations into profits with a business that brings fun to: • Birthdays • Schools • Churches • Festivals • Community events With bounce houses,...

$45,000

$45,000

Launch-Ready Phone-Charging Startup — 120 Stations + Custom App
Start Up

Turnkey phone-charging station business featuring 120 power-bank rental stations and custom mobile app. Complete technology platform allows customers to rent charged power banks via QR code or card at...

$110,000

2

$110,000

Would You Like to get started in the Vending Machine Industry?
Start Up

For the past five years, I’ve helped individuals successfully break into the vending machine industry by offering proven, results-driven opportunities tailored to different investment levels and...

$7,500

2

$7,500

Greg Offsay

illi Commercial Real Estate

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

illi Commercial is a full service commercial real estate firm located in Southern California, specializing in landlord and tenant representation, investment sales, property management, and consulting services. We’re a different kind of real estate company – serving clients and communities through collaboration, experience, and innovation. In 2007 we set out to build a different kind of real estate company. We fostered a culture of collaboration amongst ourselves and the people that we serve. We are focusing on attracting and unleashing the most talented professionals in the industry. We have developed a fun and fulfilling team environment that embodies collaboration and provides a positive impact within the lives of our associates and within the communities that we serve. The dedication of our team and our culture is unmatched in the industry and allows us to deliver the utmost value and benefits to our clients. No matter what your requirements, be it expanding your current space, moving to a new building, investment strategy, relocating your corporate headquarters or growing into new markets, illi Commercial can help you make decisions in your company’s best interest – saving you time, minimizing costs and maximizing value. Our team will ensure that your properties receive maximum exposure through aggressive marketing techniques, results-oriented philosophy, and a commitment to providing each listing with the tools required to fill vacant space or sell a building.

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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

AI-Powered Robotic Specialty Coffee Café with High-Growth Potential
Start Up

This is a fully operational robotic coffee business being offered for sale, including the existing lease agreement for the location. The business comes with a state-of-the-art Robo Café system, all...

$99,000

3

$99,000

Office Supply Amazon Store | Predictable Income

$155,000 - Chula Vista, CA

$155,000

Chula Vista, CA

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

6

$90,000

High Tech Entertainment Center - Hologram Zoo
Start Up

A Hologram Zoo functions like a traditional zoo, but all the animals are made entirely of laser light. These holographic creatures appear lifelike and move as though they're real, yet you can pass...

$35,000

4

$35,000

Tierra Encantada
Franchise

Available in California

Join Tierra Encantada and become part of a thriving, in-demand brand that sets both families and franchise partners up for success. With our proven track record and strong waiting lists, you'll be positioned to grow and succeed in the booming child care industry.

$400,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $3,045,432

$400,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $3,045,432

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

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

High-Profit Fiberglass Pool Business Opportunity
Start Up

A Smarter Way to Own a Pool Installation Business Own a high-margin pool installation business in a fast-growing market, with strong margin opportunity, protected territory, and a streamlined,...

$100,000

6

$100,000

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

Body Slimming & Facial Rejuvenation Spa
Start Up

TURNKEY BODY CONTOURING SPA OPPORTUNITY Established wellness concept offering non-invasive body slimming and facial rejuvenation services. This proven business model targets the growing $66+ billion...

$51,805

5

$51,805

Established 6-Bed RCFE + Real Estate | Full Census | Glendora

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Glendora, CA

Confidential 6-bed RCFE + real estate opportunity in the Glendora area. Full census with 6 residents in place and current resident rates totaling approximately $33k/ month. Business and real estate...

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$1,250,000

$1,250,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

High Volume Gas Station & C-Store Located on Hard Corner

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Dinuba, CA

**DO NOT DISTURB EMPLOYEES, FOR ANY QUESTION PLEASE REACH OUT TO BROKER DIRECTLY** *SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY* - Gross Sales: $13,650,000 - Gas Sales: $11,760,000 ($0.65 margin per gallon) - Convenience...

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$11,900,000

$11,900,000

EBITDA: $1,394,613

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sushi Restaurant

Camarillo, CA

Seize the rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, fully turnkey Japanese sushi restaurant located in one of Ventura County’s most desirable, high-traffic retail corridors . Established as a beloved...

$479,000

$479,000

Cash Flow: $170,000

Seller Financing | Absentee-Owned Discount Liquidation & Bin Store

Indio, CA

This established discount retail business operates within the growing liquidation and value-shopping market, offering customers a constantly changing selection of deeply discounted merchandise across...

$69,000

$69,000

Cash Flow: $30,000

Restoration 1
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Restoration 1 Water Damage Exoerts

$100,000

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,427,586

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.