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...
Wrap City Sandwich Company
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Wrap City is positioned for growth and we've simplified the game. Unit sales range from $800k-$1.1M average unit sales $900K*
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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Established Cold-Pressed Juice & Smoothie Bar
$599,000
Palo Alto, 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...
Umit & Business Broker - Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Serving Kern County, CA
At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.
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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...
Pet Wants
Franchise
Available in California
Fresh pet food franchise in a $158B industry. Low investment, proven system, full support. Avg. revenue $546K. No experience needed.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $546,633
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...
18-Year E-Commerce Brand | $290k SDE | $370k Inventory Included
$1,395,000
Los Angeles 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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Don't Buy a MedSpa. Build One. 90-Day Launch, No License, 100% Yours.
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...
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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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AlphaGraphics
Franchise
Available Nationwide
AlphaGraphics business-to-business model provides complete marketing, signs and print solutions to help local businesses grow. Our 52 years of experience provides national brand recognition, excellent support, training and growth in a scalable model.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,523,124
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,...
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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Auto and Home Book with high Retention
$110,000
San Jose, CA
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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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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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen
Franchise
Available Nationwide
$1.5M Avg Revenue, 46% Gross Margins in a $600B Market, Scalable model built for high ROI and long-term growth.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,565,320
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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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...
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KW Commercial - South Bay
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our commercial team consists of knowledgeable, results-driven individuals who aim to provide clients with one-of-a-kind experiences. We understand that choosing the right agent for you can be tough, which is why KW Commercial strives to make it easier. Take comfort in knowing that at KW Commercial you are not simply working with one individual; you are championed by a vast network of dedicated commercial real estate professionals.
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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!...
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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Profitable Bay Area Real Estate Media & Lead Gen Company $343K Revenue
$228,000
Millbrae, CA
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...
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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Superior Fence & Rail
Franchise
Available in California
The first and leading fence franchise
Avg. Unit Revenue: $982,668
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...
Premier RF Testing Equipment Manufacturer
San Diego County, CA
This established Southern California manufacturer produces precision RF and cable test equipment, specializing in Time Domain Reflectometers (TDRs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), and SWR meters....
Cash Flow: $1,238,811
Mailbox Rental, Packaging & Shipping Ctr Glendale 46-Yr In Operation
Glendale, CA
Well-established mailbox rental, packaging, and shipping center operating continuously for 46 years at the same Glendale, California location. The business offers private mailbox rentals,...
Cash Flow: $71,000
Highly-profitable Fully Online 27-Yr Hair-Care E-commerce, No Emp's
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established, fully online hair-care products business with approximately 27 years of operating history and no employees required to run the day-to-day model. Founded...
Cash Flow: $267,731
Flower Shop with Consistent Sales | Ready for New Owner
Moreno Valley, CA
Established floral and gift business with nearly 6 years of operating history and approximately $200,000 in annual revenue. The business has built a strong reputation, loyal customer base, established...
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Cash Flow: $80,000
Established Wine Shop & Tasting Room in Downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
One-of-a-kind opportunity to own and operate your own wine business in beautiful downtown San Luis Obispo. This established wine shop has loyal following amongst the locals and tourists. The location...
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Cash Flow: $50,000
Award Winning Pickled Veggie Business w/Loyal Customer Base
Orange County, CA
This is an establish, award-winning pickle and specialty pickled vegetable business with consistent cash flow, strong brand recognition, and significant growth potential. The business has received...
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Cash Flow: $41,000
20-Acre Farm with Fruit Trees, Greenhouses & Ranch Home & 20-Acre Land
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lucerne Valley, CA
This is a rare, income-ready agricultural opportunity that perfectly blends productivity, sustainability, and peaceful country living. The farm features 20 acres of mature, fruit-producing orchards,...
Cash Flow: $33,748
Successful Medical Spa 17 years in business
San Diego, CA
Established Medical Spa - San Diego's Leader in Advanced Anti-Aging This highly successful medical spa has been serving San Diego for 17 years, building a reputation as the region's leader in advanced...
Kiddie Academy
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Kiddie Academy® Domestic Franchising is based in Maryland and supports 375+ Academies and counting in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,193,815
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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