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,...
Businesses For Sale in California
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ZipGrow Hydroponic Farm for Sale - Land Not Included
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Home Matters
Franchise
Available in California
Home Matters is a leader in the senior care industry offering an innovative nurse-guided care model with advanced care technology for superior care.
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...
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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Top Sales Volume Papa John’s (5) Stores | $6M Gross | LA/Riverside
$2,999,999
Corona, CA
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...
Linn Crader
Murphy Business - Pacific Northwest & Los Angeles
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Murphy Business is one of the largest business brokerage firms in North America. Professional experienced intermediaries provide the following unsurpassed brokerage services: - Our affiliations with National and International Business Brokerages and Merger & Acquisition associations assure sellers the best exposure when Selling a Business or Buying a Business - Skilled intermediaries provide assistance in Mergers and Acquisitions. - Business Valuation Services performed by qualified professionals - We uncover the Best Franchise Opportunity for a buyer - Experienced certified appraisal professionals perform Equipment Appraisals - Our experienced Commercial Real Estate Brokers assist with site selection Our regional offices cover Oregon, Washington and the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
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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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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,...
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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...
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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...
Fitness Together
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Premier one-on-one training studio with individualized programs, long-term client relationships, strong revenue streams, and franchise support.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $534,267
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...
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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...
B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow
$3,700,000
Butte County, CA
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...
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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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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...
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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...
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...
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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,...
EggBred
Franchise
Available in California
Breakfast, Brunch, Restaurant, Cafe, Coffee, Bagels
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,208,102
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...
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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...
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Coatings Business: Strong Current Performance with Significant Upside
$1,349,000
Inglewood, CA
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,...
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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...
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Mobiledumps
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Low Stress, Home Based. MobileDumps is the dumpster rental alternative suited to fit the needs of both residential and commercial customers. Now at 31 locations nationwide.
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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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!...
Ajay Singh
California Business Broker
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
California Business Broker (CBB) has sold over 700 businesses over 25 years. CBB specializes in buying and selling both franchise and non-franchise Businesses like Gas stations, Car wash, Laundromats, Convenience stores, Liquor stores, Fast food restaurants, Bars, and Grills. We will provide you with one of the most extensive databases analyses that will aid you in making the best decisions alongside the process of escrow. We have extensive experience working with SBA, conventional lenders, and hard loan money lenders.
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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,...
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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...
Leading Aqua-Culture Wholesale Distribution Co.
$17,000,000
California
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...
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Denny's Restaurant
San Bernardino County, CA
Denny's Restaurant For Sale ASKING PRICE $700,000 GROSS REVENUE $1,834,349 – FY2025 CASH FLOW / SDE $146,577 – Two-Year Average Adjusted SDE BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Excellent opportunity to acquire an...
Cash Flow: $146,577
Charleys Philly Steaks & Wings
Franchise
Available in California
With an AUV of $958,680* for strip center locations, and a Highly differentiated product, Charley’s is stronger than ever before! Over 50% of our franchises have developed multi-units! 780 locations and we’re not slowing down anytime soon!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $845,372
Indoor Playground
Burbank, CA
Indoor children’s playground location for sale in Burbank, CA. Acquire a fully built-out and operational location without the cost and time required to start from scratch. This location was originally...
3 Years Established, Open and Operating Home Services Franchise Resale
San Diego, CA
This is an established, open, and operating two-territory franchise resale in the home services space in San Diego. Revenue tripled between the first and second full years of ownership. Our franchise...
Claw Machine Catering Business FOR SALE! 700% PROFITS *WORK 3DAYS/WEEK
San Jose, CA
I'm selling my side-gig doing Claw Machine Catering for events (weddings, birthdays, corporate, etc.). This has been a great business and money maker with EXTREMELY HIGH PROFIT MARGINS, but it's time...
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Dental office in the heart of Korea Town
Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, profitable dental practice in the heart of Koreatown. After serving the community for 19 successful years, the owner is retiring, creating an...
Highly Profitable & Established Dry Cleaner in Premium Coastal OC
Orange County, CA
Presenting an outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, long established dry cleaning business operating in a premium Orange County Coastal location. Generating $477,000 in annual...
Cash Flow: $144,000
Patented Adaptive Kayaking Brand | High-Growth, Underserved Market
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Angle Oar is a patented, category-defining adaptive kayaking company focused on expanding access for people with strength and mobility limitations. With over 100 million potential users in the U.S....
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High-Volume Destination Restaurant & Exclusive Event Venue
Livermore, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, profitable, full-service American Fusion restaurant and premier event destination strategically located within a high-traffic Municipal Airport...
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Fabulous, Well Established Business
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Established HVAC and Sheet Metal Fabrication Business - Mammoth Lakes, CA This highly regarded heating, air conditioning, and sheet metal fabrication business has been serving the Mammoth Lakes...
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Cash Flow: $495,428
Charming Olive Oil, Wine Tasting Ranch near Temecula - Price Reduced!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Aguanga, CA
Rare Southern California Agritourism, Winery & Event Venue Opportunity ***Dramatic Price Reduction - Was $3.9M just reduced to $2.9M*** Olive View Ranch presents a rare opportunity to acquire an...
First Day Homecare
Franchise
Available in California
The only U.S. franchise in Pediatric Private Duty Nursing plus senior care and ABA. Recurring insurance-funded revenue. From $143,780
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
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
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.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
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.
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