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
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
Qwik Pack and Ship presents a proven business opportunity in the essential shipping and logistics services sector. Established in 1991, this turn-key operation offers entrepreneurs the chance to own a...
$37,500
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
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
We do the cold calling for you. We generate leads using our well trained call center. As soon as someone gets a building permit approve, we call to congratulate them and set an appointment. We run a...
$59,500
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
Are you a successful sales leader, corporate professional, or veteran who has hit an income ceiling? Are you tired of building someone else's dream and ready to invest in a real, tangible asset for...
$250,000
Own a Piece of the Future of Roofing – High-Margin, Low-Overhead Dealership Opportunity Looking for a proven, in-demand business with serious growth potential? Roof Rejuvenate USA is one of the...
$30,000
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
Are you looking for passive income? Would you like to invest in a hands-off opportunity FOR JUST $1 UPFRONT, where an experienced company handles everything from A to Z, and you simply receive 70% of...
$1
Available in California
Tap into the huge demand for fresh, custom-made pet foods by owning this top-ranked pet franchise.
$50,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Exceptional Baja Fresh opportunity in a prime, walkable neighborhood with strong local demand. This location generated $1.31M in annual sales, well above the system average, of $911k reflecting its...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $199,720
Los Angeles County, CA
Stone and Tile Distribution Company – Los Angeles County This well-established stone and tile distribution company has proudly served the Los Angeles County area for over 30 years. Operating out of a...
$4,900,000
Cash Flow: $760,000
$6,500,000
Vista, CA
Newport Beach, CA
This is an opportunity to take over a successful Women’s Boutique in the iconic city of Newport Beach, California. They have been in business for 20+ years. The owner had created an upscale, elegant...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Laguna Niguel, CA
For Sale: OC Mail Store – Turnkey Shipping & Business Service Center in Laguna Niguel, CA Please DO NOT Call the STORE< we have employees that work there, Privacy reasons > Business Overview: OC Mail...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Harmohan Rathour
RE/MAX Golden Empire
Serving Kern County, CA
Experience In Action. When you work with a RE/MAX Commercial Practioner, you're partnering with a global network of 3,300+ commercial real estate professionals backed by the number 1 name in real estate. Practitioners have the knowledge, experience, and network to help you reach your investing goals.
Sacramento, CA
Exciting Opportunity to Own a Cajunfood Business ------------------------------------------------ Are you looking for a unique opportunity to own a well-established Cajun seafood business or create...
$190,000
Anaheim, CA
Great opportunity to own a Barbecue Restaurant at a great location in Anaheim, CA (Harbor Blvd and 91 Freeway). *** with its most recent and Current Surge in Sales and Social Media Following. This...
$225,000
Bakersfield, CA
Celebrated by multiple generations, Mrs. Fields® today enjoys the highest aided brand awareness in the industry and maintains a strong market presence. Products are sold via MrsFields.com, gifting...
$60,000
Cash Flow: $45,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Exceptional high-volume organic grocery supermarket strategically positioned in Santa Clara County's tech hub, serving affluent neighborhoods and world-leading companies. This full-service 28,000 sq...
$6,500,000
Cash Flow: $4,600,000
Vista, CA
**Profitable Healthy Vending Business – Cashflow from Day One!** An outstanding opportunity to enter the booming healthy vending industry with an established and scalable business. This route includes...
$119,950
Cash Flow: $60,000
Available Nationwide
Closet Factory is a best buy in home organization segment. Simply put, custom closets are a huge business opportunity. Custom Organization Systems for every room in your home.
$200,000
See More FranchisesSan Diego, CA
High Volume C-Store + Net Profit $39,000 @ month Excellent Net Profit..Business Only+ Branded Gas Station with High Vol C-Store Price Dropped...Price Dropped....by $300,000. High Volume C-Store, Good...
$2,200,000
EBITDA: $450,000
Napa County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a very solid performing large format signs and graphics print shop in the greater Bay Area – southern Napa County of California! This franchise location has been...
$825,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
$750,000
San Francisco, CA
California
Established Bay Area home health platform with dual Medicare certifications serving seven counties. Joint Commission accredited with 4-5 star ratings. $7.6M revenue, $1.2M recast SDE (16% margin)....
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,215,525
Los Angeles, CA
Highly Profitable! Demolition, Grading, and Remediation Company SIGN THE NDA BY COPYING & PASTING THE LINK BELOW:...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $3,400,000
Anaheim, CA
ESTABLISHED ROLLED ICE CREAM SHOP - PRIME LITTLE ARABIA LOCATION This thriving rolled ice cream business offers a unique, interactive dessert experience in one of Anaheim's most vibrant neighborhoods....
$200,000
Mountain Center, CA
For Sale in Beautiful Mountain Center, CA: Reps Training Center, a code-operated private gym designed for personalized use and appointment-based training sessions. This exclusive facility offers a...
$189,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
This preschool is located in a unique growing community in San Francisco bay area, offering a comprehensive range of education including preschool education, after-school and summer camp programs....
$3,900,000
Cash Flow: $306,892
Santa Clara County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: An established and profitable computer repair and IT services business is now available for acquisition. Perfectly situated at the...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $204,718
Idyllwild, CA
The Sunflower Bakery Cafe & Catering is for sale this beloved establishment in the picturesque town of Idyllwild, California. With over two decades of experience, this charming cafe has become a local...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $125,167
Available Nationwide
Send Me a Pro is the first Home Services Platform Franchise, enabling you to aggregate multiple home services under one franchise.
$49,599
See More FranchisesPalm Springs, CA
"My Little Flower Shop" is a distinguished floral design business nestled in beautiful Palm Springs, California. With over 50 years of experience, this shop has built a reputation for excellence in...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $129,981
Fresno, CA
Turnkey Hookah Lounge for Sale - Prime Fresno Location Established hookah lounge operating in a prime Fresno, California location presents an exceptional opportunity for new ownership. This turnkey...
$70,000
$200,000
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
Located on vibrant Polk Street, surrounded by busy bars, nightclubs, and other thriving businesses, this well-established Halal Afghani & Persian restaurant offers an incredible opportunity for a...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
San Diego County, CA
Step into the spotlight with this premiere event services company, San Diego’s #1-rated performance and entertainment company, a vibrant, high-impact brand that has delivered immersive spectacle,...
$340,000
Cash Flow: $170,742
Available Nationwide
Imagine building a business that empowers members of your community to grow and thrive, and gives you the opportunity to live the life of your dreams, that's NTV360.
$35,000
See More FranchisesPalm Springs, CA
Rockstar Cannabis Club in Palm Springs is a premier destination for cannabis enthusiasts, offering an extensive selection of products to cater to the diverse needs of their clientele. Whether you're a...
$200,000
San Diego, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Rare and unique opportunity to purchase an upscale pool service...
$125,880
Cash Flow: $125,000
Riverside County, CA
With approximately 170 clients throughout California and annual gross revenues averaging $100,000, this practice offers a stable income stream and strong client loyalty. The Seller seeks the best fit...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Canoga Park, CA
You could step into a Great Opportunity nestled in Southern California's San Fernando Valley. This practice is ideal for someone who wants to be their own boss, have work-life balance with schedule...
$189,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Description: This iconic restaurant is offered with Property. Located in San Francisco's Richmond District, this is a beloved neighborhood diner that has been serving classic American fare since 1959....
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $215,000
John Ovrom
EXIT CONSULTING GROUP
Serving San Diego County, CA
Exit Consulting Group, Inc. (ECG) is a premier exit strategies management firm built upon the experience of professionals who have sharpened their skills by starting, growing, managing, and selling multiple companies of their own. We give profitable businesses the ability to build comprehensive strategies to navigate upcoming transitions successfully. As the transaction advisor, we specialize in developing roadmaps for businesses either going through or anticipating a transition, helping with everything from setting up for generational success, exit strategies, partner disputes, developing value adding strategies, selling and more. Working hand-in-hand with our clients, we define what success looks like and then establish a plan of action to achieve those results. Depending on the business and ideal timetable, those results range. We work to help owners successfully exit their business in a way that the organization still thrives, drive value to the business to increase sale revenues, mitigate disunity between key stakeholders to identify clear path moving forward, manage the transaction of the sale and more.
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Located in the lovely Promenade on the Peninsula Mall that includes skating ring, bowling alley (coming soon), movie theater, private preschool and daycare, gym and sport club, retail stores to name a...
$375,000
Ventura, CA
Take advantage of these TWO existing stretch franchises and benefit from this fantastic opportunity to step into thriving wellness businesses with a strong foundation. This franchise specializes in...
$560,000
Cash Flow: $175,000
$275,000
San Jose, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
electrical contracting , performing new construction /residential and commercial/ custom homes/ hotel renovation mayor hotel chains/ all kind of services / q-merit certified for EV charging...
$275,000
San Pablo, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire a high-performing agency with a strong foundation and built-in potential for expansion. This is a great agency to come into the business and cover expenses so you can...
$369,000
Cash Flow: $234,000
Available in California
Slice House by Tony Gemignani - - A World Champion Pizza Maker's Franchise
$250,000
See More FranchisesLos Angeles, CA
MORE® is pleased to present an established, full-service dry cleaning business for sale in the heart of Sherman Oaks. Operating at the same location for over 25 years, Rainbow Cleaners offers a...
$165,000
California
Highly Profitable Multi Unit Urgent Care Centers in CA. This is a rare opportunity to acquire two well-established and successful medical practices in two of California’s most desirable and...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $577,166
Contra Costa County, CA
This multi-unit fitness franchise is thriving with $2.57M in revenue and $753K in cash flow (SDE). With three established locations in high-demand markets, a strong membership base, and a predictable,...
$3,500,000
Cash Flow: $753,251
Riverside, CA
Looking for a clean, modern, and fully equipped restaurant in a super busy Riverside shopping center? This newly remodeled Mediterranean restaurant is designed for quick service and is ready for a...
$149,888
Poway, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-established, family-owned auto repair shop specializing in Japanese vehicles. With apx 40 years of continuous operation, this shop is a trusted name in its...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $253,785
Orange County, CA
This business is equipped with system-wide tools and relationships, including access to a national preferred vendor network, insurance carrier integrations, and operational infrastructure that...
$1,200,000
EBITDA: $499,377
Los Angeles County, CA
Fully operational hospice in good standing, currently under hospice cap. Has a contract with Blueshield....
$480,000
Half Moon Bay, CA
Here is your chance to step into and own a turn-key, busy and profitable restaurant in a super location!! Located on the San Mateo coast in a busy shopping center this restaurant offers 1700 square...
$279,000
Cash Flow: $135,000
Costa Mesa, CA
Profitable Tea House & Dessert Café – Prime Costa Mesa Location Turnkey Operation with Established Clientele & Strong Sales Step into a thriving Tea House & Dessert Café located in the heart of Costa...
$100,000
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.