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Indian Grocery Market

Fremont, CA

Description: This Indian Grocery market is a long-running Indian grocery store in the area, serving the Bay Area’s South Asian community since 1996. The store specializes in authentic Indian...

$229,000

$229,000

Highly Profitable Property Management Business**In Escrow**

Los Angeles County, CA

Highly Profitable Property Management Business in Los Angeles County. This business is under contract and in escrow. If you are interested in providing your name in case it becomes available or other...

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Cash Flow: $700,000

Play It Again Sports- Newbury Park, CA For Sale!

Thousand Oaks, CA

The Play It Again Sports business model is stronger than ever! The main reason for this is because Play It Again Sports has remained true to its major point of difference: our used products. We have...

$50,000

$50,000

Turnkey Subway Opportunity with Strong Daily Traffic

Los Angeles County, CA

Strategically positioned along one of the area's busiest commercial corridors, this restaurant benefits from exceptional visibility, strong daily traffic counts, and convenient customer access. The...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $89,000

Subway® Positioned for Future Growth

Los Angeles County, CA

Exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator to unlock additional value and drive performance. The business is currently operated absentee, creating potential for a more hands-on approach. The...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $97,854

Calabasas, CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 1994 • 40% of clients meet with the seller and staff • Software in use includes Lacerte • Approximately 335 individual tax returns with an...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $203,000

Stablished Refrigerated Trucking Company

Santa Cruz County, CA

This turnkey refrigerated trucking company, built on strong customer relationships, offers reliable reefer freight across California. Serving a specialized niche customer base with significant growth...

$515,000

$515,000

Cafe and Shabu Shabu with #47 License

Chino, CA

Business Description 1). gross sales is $1,053,202 a year 2). Monthly rents $ 5,448+ $1,052 NNN 3). Lease 2 Years + Years Option 4). size is approx. SF.2,176 5) Seller's Pay Roll $ 50,00 A year and...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $106,980

Liquor Store business for Sale

Fresno, CA

Liquor Store Business opportunity for sale in Fresno, CA Store size 1200 SQFT, Rent $2500/month including NNN charges. Current Sale is $60,000-$62,000/month, Store has a lotto/Lottery also. Only...

$399,000

$399,000

Virsa Restaurant and Banquet Hall

Elk Grove, CA

VIRSA RESTAURANT and BANQUET HALL located at 9171 Elk Grove Florin Rd, Ste 6, Elk Grove, CA 95624 is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-positioned restaurant business in one of Elk Grove’s active...

$900,000

$900,000

Auto Repair and Smog Check in Garden Grove, Same Owner For 32 years,

Orange County, CA

Rent is $ 6,700, Size 3000 sqf....

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

32 years same owner Auto Repair and Smog Check

Orange County, CA

Rent is $ 6700, 3000 sqf,...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Profitable, Charming & Upgraded Alameda Restaurant w/Full Bar FOR SALE

Alameda County, CA

Profitable, Charming & Upgraded Alameda Restaurant w/Full Bar FOR SALE! Strong Lease! RRC#5335 Asking Price: $250,000 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue: $1,183,967 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for...

$250,000

$250,000

Stone Fabrication Shop with Showroom, Slab and Tile Installers

$495,000 - Monterey, CA

$495,000

Monterey, CA

Type 48 Bar with Real Estate

Los Angeles, CA

URBANLIME Real Estate is pleased to present an opportunity to acquire the real estate and business associated with a turnkey Type 48 bar opportunity in Silver Lake. Approximately 1,900 sf on 7,000 sf...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

High-growth SaaS Transforming Entertainment

Los Angeles County, CA

Investment Highlights & Elite Performance Metrics : The platform operates with highly motivated, niche audience, resulting in unprecedented funnel efficiency and minimal Customer Acquisition Cost...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $23,874

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Power Realty & Investments

Serving Orange County, CA

Seller Services: Power Realty & Investments provides sellers with comprehensive representation guiding them through each step of the sale process. We develop individualized exit strategy and work closely with each seller to maximize their return. Buyer Services: Power Realty & Investments represents a wide range of business opportunities including franchise, restaurants, liquor stores, medical practice, dry cleaners and other local family businesses in transactions that are both large and small. Valuations Determining the Fair Market Value of a business is not an exact science. Business Value is determined by the interaction of market conditions and individual company value drivers. Financial Services I am pleased to announce that Power Realty & Investments has become the Loan Correspondent and affiliate of a national Loan Broker who offers the Lowest Possible Interest Rates.

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Established Vacuum and Sewing Machine Service and Sales

Napa County, CA

Over 47 years of vacuum and sewing supplies and sales in the same location in North Napa. Specializing in brands like Dyson, Hoover and Sanitaire. Top rated in sewing machine repairs, supplies and...

$159,000

$159,000

Cash Flow: $36,177

Established Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria with full bar and patio

Glendale, CA

SBA qualified with 10-20% down. Buyer's financial and experience qualification required before signing an NDA. Executive Summary This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly successful, full-service...

$649,000

$649,000

EBITDA: $215,000

Mobile Beverage Catering - Build your own schedule

Santa Clara County, CA

Home-based mobile beverage catering business serving Santa Clara County. Sale includes a custom beverage cart, transport trailer, kegs, signage, décor, and essential operating equipment. The business...

$55,000

$55,000

Cash Flow: $14,474

Mobile Beverage Catering - Build your own schedule

Santa Clara County, CA

Imagine running your own mobile beverage catering business where you set your own schedule and keep 100% of what you earn. This established home-based operation has been serving Santa Clara County for...

$55,000

$55,000

Cash Flow: $14,474

Hancock Park Area Restaurant w/Sidewalk Seating

Los Angeles, CA

This Hancock Park area restaurant with sidewalk seating boasts a high visibility location with a liquor license, and onsite parking. The restaurant offers a cozy, inviting atmosphere in a highly...

$250,000

$250,000

Restaurant with a patio and ample parking

Emeryville, CA

A Japanese ramen and Hawaiian BBQ restaurant is for sale in a shopping center with ample parking. Surrounded by many nationally recognized anchor stores, it boasts one of the best locations in the...

$190,000

$190,000

Established Permanent Makeup Studio, Beauty Salon & Training Academy

San Diego County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established beauty business with multiple revenue streams, an experienced team, and a recognized brand built over more than a decade. This premier beauty studio...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $228,069

2024 Built Gas Station & Franchise Market Opportunity

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Redding, CA

BUSINESS ONLY: $750,000 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE: $4,500,000 Exceptional Northern California Fuel & Convenience Store Investment Rare opportunity to acquire a newly constructed 2024 fuel station and...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Dental Office For Sale

$350,000 - Lawndale, CA

$350,000

Lawndale, CA

Established Auto Repair Business in North County

San Diego, CA

16 year old auto repair, smog and alignment business. 4,100 sq ft at $1.65. No cams or NNN. Business has been able to grow without advertising or social media. Loyal customer base has been built up...

$880,000

$880,000

Cash Flow: $299,000

Established Los Angeles Auto Body Shop, Strong Reputation, Price Drop

Los Angeles County, CA

Long-established independent auto body shop in Los Angeles with over 50 years of operating history. Performs full-service collision repairs including body work, frame straightening, paint, suspension,...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

Absentee run Pizza and pasta restaurant for sale in Emeryville

Emeryville, CA

Established Italian restaurant specializing in authentic wood-fired pizzas and traditional pasta dishes, strategically positioned in Emeryville with proven financial performance exceeding $1,000,000...

$149,000

$149,000

Established Turnkey Cafe for Sale in Folsom.

Folsom, CA

World Traveler Coffee Roasters is a franchise coffee business located at 603 E Bidwell St Ste A, Folsom, CA.​ The business is being offered for sale at $155,000. The buyer will need to be approved by...

$155,000

$155,000

Liquor Store with Property for Sale in Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

For sale in Sacramento County, California is a well-established, high volume Liquor and Convenience Store with accompanying real estate. This unique opportunity includes two parcels of property. The...

$2,300,000

$2,300,000

EBITDA: $325,000

Full-Service Laboratory, Great Employees, Accounts, and Setup

Orange County, CA

Manhattan Biz – Business Investment is pleased to present opportunity to acquire a profitable, full-service high-complexity clinical laboratory located on the border of Los Angeles and Orange...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Newly Remodeled Chevron Extra Mile -Prime Interstate 5 Travel Corridor

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Kern County, CA

PRICE REDUCTION $4.2ML ABSENTEE OWNER CHEVRON STATION WITH EXTRAMILE INCLUDING REAL ESTATE This turnkey Absentee owner fuel and retail operation represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in...

$4,200,000

$4,200,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

High Volume Grocery Market (Los Angeles)

Los Angeles, CA

Description: This market is a neighborhood-focused grocery store serving the East Los Angeles communities. The market offers a wide selection of fresh produce, quality meat products through its...

$649,000

$649,000

High-End Bakery Cafes & Franchise Package

Walnut Creek, CA

You can now become a Franchisor. This Bay Area bakery and cake Franchise concept established in 2020. The Company has built a Great Brand and currently operates 3 retail locations — in Campbell, Palo...

$1,950,000

$1,950,000

Cash Flow: $209,184

Established restoration business - franchise or full asset sale

Ventura, CA

Fully outfitted restoration company....

$400,000

$400,000

$7,000/ NET AVG Monthly! Live Monitoring- MUST HAVE LICENSE!

$450,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$450,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Turnkey Pizza Restaurant for Sale – Built-In Community Favorite!

Sacramento County, CA

Here’s your chance to own a thriving, fully operational pizza restaurant with a loyal customer base and a vibrant atmosphere that keeps guests coming back week after week. This well-established spot...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

Successful auto repair shop opportunity in San Pedro

San Pedro, CA

This long-standing independent auto repair business as been in operation for over 30 years. It can be acquired as a business or with the property included. The success of this operation provides a...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Beautifully remodeled restaurant opportunity in San Pedro

San Pedro, CA

Turnkey fully equipped restaurant currently temporarily closed. All major equipment, furnishings, permits, infrastructure, and operating systems remain in place, allowing a qualified buyer to reopen...

$99,000

$99,000

Massage spa for sale

Los Angeles County, CA

1800 Beautiful massage & Spa was established 20 years ago, offers variety of massage services including Swedish Sport, Pregnancy and much more. The Spa is open 7 days a week. 7 Massage room, Sauna and...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Car rental for sale

Santa Monica, CA

Car rental was established 2015 and operational from home. Currently runs by 4 employees. The minimum rental is 1 month....

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $168,000

Los Angeles CPA Firm for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Established CPA firm with a book of clients for sale in Los Angeles, CA. The Seller is looking to reduce their workload in anticipation of eventual retirement. The Seller is retaining one major client...

$345,000

$345,000

Cash Flow: $208,971

Exc Opp For Quick Sale! Remote, WI and SPLTY Film Rentals & Sales

Los Angeles County, CA

Remote, Wireless and Specialty Film Rentals & Sales - Owner RET This sales, rental and service business consists of highly specialized, hi-tech film equipment, valued at over $2.5 million and is...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$5M Rev. LTC Pharmacy – 200–300 Beds Served – Closed Door – California

Orange County, CA

HS Listing ID-71606 • Established closed-door LTC pharmacy located in Orange County, California • Servicing approximately 200–300 beds (70% hospice, 30% AL/B&C) • Centralized dispensing operation (all...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Leslie Haro

City Street Commercial

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Premium Subscription-Based Meal Prep Business | $1.9M TTM Revenue

San Francisco, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established premium meal delivery and personal chef services business serving affluent households, families, corporate clients, and private event customers...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $444,680

Beachside Bar and Restaurant w/Great Street Visibility – Famous Retail

Santa Monica, CA

This sports bar and lounge, which is located in a high traffic pedestrian corridor between two major Los Angeles area landmarks, offers excellent street visibility and sidewalk seating. The bar boasts...

$325,000

$325,000

Prime Restaurant Opportunity – Turnkey Asset Sale with Lease Transfer

$175,000 - Costa Mesa, CA

$175,000

Costa Mesa, CA

Nationally Acclaimed Retail Bakery for Sale

California

In the Southwest corner of the United States, an artisan bakery that has mastered the delicate blend of art & science required to produce European-grade croissants and artisan bread, is now looking...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $816,900

Prime Palo Alto Café Opportunity

Santa Clara County, CA

Prime Palo Alto Café Opportunity RRC#5333 Asking Price: $69,000 Location: Santa Clara County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $10,697 All In Listing...

$69,000

$69,000

Distrito Federal Restaurant and Bar, 379 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA

Campbell, CA

Distrito Federal Restaurant and Bar, 379 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA RRC#5330 Asking Price: $195,000 Location: Santa Clara County Annual Revenue: $780,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly...

$195,000

$195,000

Absentee run burger joint for sale in Downtown Martinez

Martinez, CA

Established burger restaurant operating in downtown Martinez presents an exceptional absentee ownership opportunity. This turnkey operation is strategically positioned near the Contra Costa County...

$155,000

$155,000

Profitable Bakery in Mediums Shopping Center

Pico Rivera, CA

Turnkey Bakery & Cafe located in busy, high traffic shopping center in Pico Rivera Great opportunity for Mexican Restaurant or family business. 1). Sales Approximately $360,0,000 a year 2). Net Income...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

Sewer and Drain Service

Monterey County, CA

This well-established plumbing company excels in both new construction and service work, serving a diverse clientele. The business focuses on residential and commercial projects, offering a...

$700,000

$700,000

EBITDA: $275,000

Stand alone Mexican food w patio or bring your own concept 41 lic-

Escondido, CA

Turnkey Mexican Restaurant in an Ideal Location Step into ownership of a vibrant, free-standing Mexican food destination restaurant that is ready NOW! This is an ideal location for Mexican food or...

$149,999

$149,999

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.