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Established Take-and-Bake Pizza Business with Strong Brand

Castro Valley, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire an established Papa Murphy’s take-and-bake pizza franchise serving the greater East Bay market with strong brand recognition, repeat customer traffic, and proven...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $149,300

Owner Absent - Sandwich QSR Franchise for Sale in Napa County

Napa County, CA

$55,000 Net Profit – Owner Absent - Turn Key operation in Napa County Own a nationally recognized brand in the heart of Napa Valley, arguably the most prestigious wine country in the country. This...

$120,000

$120,000

EBITDA: $99,586

Cash-Flowing Restaurant Opportunity with Established Reputation

Oakdale, CA

Keep the successful taqueria concept or bring your own vision to a fully built-out restaurant space. Beer and wine licenses available. OPPORTUNITY FOR INCREASED REVENUE!!! Currently not utilizing...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Vista CPA Firm for Sale

Vista, CA

Established CPA firm for sale in Vista, CA. This sale represents 100% of the business. The Seller is open to working with the Buyer on a part-time basis over the next year or two to assist with...

$330,000

$330,000

Cash Flow: $187,645

Clean Juice Franchise Agoura Hills, CA - Twin Oaks Shopping Center!

Agoura Hills, CA

The go-to destination for fresh, organic and delicious fuel for one’s day. A popular juice bar that specializes in freshly made juices, smoothies and cold-pressed juice cleanses. Along with healthy...

$50,000

$50,000

Major Brand with C-Store and Car Wash

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Perris, CA

This gas station is located on 31,000 SF land with convenience shop and car wash in city of Perris, which is one of the fastest growing cities in Riverside County with many housing projects under...

$5,700,000

$5,700,000

EBITDA: $450,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established 5-Unit Subway Portfolio | Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County, CA

Established 5-unit Subway portfolio located throughout Los Angeles County featuring a strong mix of in-line and end-cap locations in high-density retail corridors. The portfolio benefits from an...

$1,125,000

$1,125,000

EBITDA: $360,000

Indian Restaurant for Sale – Near Major High-Tech Industry Hub in SJ.

Santa Clara, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established Indian restaurant located in the heart of Santa Clara County near major Silicon Valley high-tech companies and office campuses. This prime location...

$288,000

$288,000

High-Profit Chinese Noodle House in Prime South Coast Metro

Santa Ana, CA

This is a premier opportunity to acquire a high-performing, turnkey Chinese Noodle House located in the heart of the South Coast Metro district. Situated in a dominant, Target-anchored shopping...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $185,000

Turnkey boba spot for sale in Fremont Shopping plaza

Fremont, CA

Turnkey beverage and light-food business opportunity located in the busy Fremont Hub Shopping Center. The premises contain approximately 1,500 square feet and are currently configured for beverage and...

$100,000

$100,000

Torrance Collision Center w/ Paint Booth, Frame Capability. Prime Area

Torrance, CA

Established independent collision repair facility located in the heart of Torrance serving the South Bay and nearby Palos Verdes communities for over 21 years. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a...

$900,000

$900,000

Established Awards, Promo Products, Custom Apparel & Signage

California

SBA Pre Qualified Well-established awards, recognition, and custom apparel, signage manufacturing business serving a Southern California coastal county and surrounding areas for over 50 years. This...

$690,000

$690,000

Cash Flow: $276,153

Profitable Mexican Restaurant — Prime Hillcrest Location w/ Parking

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving Mexican restaurant in the heart of Hillcrest — one of San Diego's most vibrant and high-traffic dining neighborhoods. The business consistently...

$235,000

$235,000

Reduced! Restaurant Asset Sale Fashion Valley Mall Location, Turn Key

$349,000 - San Diego, CA

$349,000

San Diego, CA

Digital Marketing + Web Design | Home Care & Eldercare Focus | Remote

San Diego County, CA

Founded in 2016, this full-service digital marketing agency has spent nearly a decade building a focused niche serving home care and eldercare businesses—a sector experiencing sustained, long-term...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $122,646

$1.2M+ Sushi Restaurant | Significant upside potential

Placentia, CA

Established Japanese restaurant with strong local presence and consistent customer base located in a prime high-traffic area. Annual gross sales exceed $1.2M with fully equipped kitchen, sushi bar,...

$369,000

$369,000

Sands Investment Group

Sands Investment Group

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Sands Investment Group specializes in the buying and selling of investment properties for private institutions and investors nationwide. Our brokers are experts in their product type, from restaurants to retail and everything in between. Our company of distinguished experts in all aspects of investment properties bring a proven track record to the table with over 4,800+ transactions in 48 states and $9.2 Billion in commercial real estate transactions—and counting.

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Established Subway Franchise, Easy to Operate, Turnkey Operation

Orange County, CA

Established Subway franchise located in a busy, high-visibility area with steady walk-in and local customer traffic. This well-known sandwich shop has been recently remodeled to meet the latest Subway...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $70,988

(5DAYS) AAA-Approved European Auto Repair & STAR Smog Facility

Long Beach, CA

Established and highly reputable full-service automotive repair and preventive maintenance facility specializing in Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Porsche. Operating successfully for over 30 years in a prime...

$899,000

$899,000

Cash Flow: $246,012

Turnkey Bar and Gastropub

Santa Barbara, CA

This well-established neighborhood bar and eatery is positioned along a heavily trafficked coastal corridor, having developed a strong local following by combining a relaxed atmosphere with a modern...

$715,000

$715,000

Premier Event Production Company | Prestigious Repeat Clientele |

California

This premier full-service event production company has established itself as one of the most respected and accomplished firms in the industry, having produced some of the world’s largest and most...

$5,300,000

$5,300,000

Cash Flow: $1,281,342

Recession-Resistant Fire Safety Service Business

Los Angeles County, CA

Financing Note: This business does not qualify for SBA financing. Buyers should have sufficient cash or access to alternative/personal financing to complete the acquisition. This established fire...

$290,000

$290,000

Cash Flow: $108,650

Leading Provider of Turn-key Telecommunications & Security Solutions

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This outstanding acquisition opportunity is for a leading provider of turn?key telecommunications and security solutions, specializing in voice and data cabling, fiber cabling, and...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $249,000

Asian comfort restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

Established Asian comfort food restaurant strategically positioned near UC Berkeley in Berkeley, California. This turnkey operation features a compact dining environment with professional-grade 8-foot...

$200,000

$200,000

IV Wellness Franchise | South SFV | Membership Model

Los Angeles County, CA

Own an established IV Hydration and Wellness franchise strategically located in the South San Fernando Valley, positioned within one of Southern California’s most desirable wellness markets. This...

$400,000

$400,000

Dream Restaurant Opportunity!

$95,000 - Nevada County, CA

$95,000

Nevada County, CA

Auto Repair/Mechanic Shop with Real Estate(Land & Building)

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Bernardino, CA

Great opportunity to acquire and a well established, short hours, auto repair/mechanic shop with Real Estate. Please note, that this establishment opens its doors for business only five(5) days per...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $161,857

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Cantonese BBQ Deli | Noriega St, Outer Sunset SF

San Francisco, CA

This is an established Cantonese BBQ deli that has been operating on Noriega Street in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood since 2012, building one of the most recognizable reputations in the...

$280,000

$280,000

Turnkey Restaurant Space | Irving Street, Inner Sunset SF

San Francisco, CA

About the Business This is an established Cantonese restaurant operating in one of San Francisco's most enduring neighborhood commercial corridors. The business has built a consistent local following...

$220,000

$220,000

Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Prime San Jose Location Near Valley Fair

San Jose, CA

Fantastic opportunity to own a fully built-out, turnkey restaurant in one of San Jose’s most desirable retail areas, just minutes from Westfield Valley Fair. Key Features: Size: Approx. 1,100 SF Rent:...

$89,000

$89,000

56-Year Legacy Port Drayage Company – Profitable & Family Owned

Chino, CA

***PRICE REDUCTION*** - Established 56-year family-owned port drayage and logistics company with a strong reputation, loyal customer base, and proven operations. This turnkey, debt-free business...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $797,317

Legendary Tavern • 48-Type Liquor License • Pouring Strong 50+ Years

Riverside County, CA

WOW — A Rare Opportunity Finally Hits the Market! The owners are retiring and ready to pass the baton to the next operator. This established 48-Type liquor licensed tavern is a true neighborhood...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $93,000

Turn Key Grocery, Convenience Store w Tobacco license

Contra Costa County, CA

This is an opportunity for you to have your own business w low investments. Rent is $1700/mo including NNN and garbage. Open 7 days from 9am to 9pm They apply for EBT and it will be active very soon....

$79,000

$79,000

Hot Mochi Donut Concept with Strong Profits & Loyal Following

Sacramento, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a fast-growing specialty dessert and snack shop in the heart of the Sacramento area. This trendy, highly recognizable concept has built a loyal following with its viral...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $110,749

Flooring Showroom In Lake Forest , Ca

Lake Forest, CA

Sold - Sold - Sold - Established 24 years . Owner retiring . Beautiful showroom in Lake Forest in a very busy shopping center . The owner consults with customers and bids on the projects and...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Beautiful upscale Bistro in downtown San Jose with type 47

San Jose, CA

Upscale bistro in downtown San Jose at 96 S. First St. It’s known for blending French techniques with Vietnamese flavors in a cozy, romantic setting, Chef's dream open kitchen with a separated...

$350,000

$350,000

Turnkey Prime Beverly Hills Restaurant 27 years as Sushi $76 K 🧐.

$76,000 - Beverly Hills, CA

$76,000

Beverly Hills, CA

Italian Restaurent in business 13 years with a 7% Rent Factor!

San Mateo, CA

Imagine yourself as the proud owner of this beloved Italian restaurant that's been a San Mateo cornerstone for 13 successful years. You'll inherit a loyal customer base who genuinely loves the...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $111,375

Shell Gas Station with Liquor License including Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Bakersfield, CA

** PRICE REDUCTION** ESTABLISHED SHELL GAS STATION WITH REAL ESTATE AND TYPE 21 LIQUOR LICENSE This turnkey investment opportunity features a well-positioned Shell-branded fuel station with...

$3,950,000

$3,950,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Package Sale: 2 Turn Key Gas Stations w/ Markets

Barstow, CA

Offering: Two (2) gas stations available for purchase as a package (Contact Broker For More Information). Flexible Fuel Supply Agreements provide a new owner the opportunity to rebrand or operate...

$850,000

$850,000

AAA PRIME LOCATION // 365-Day Foot Traffic Inside Premium Outlet

Ontario, CA

Established Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Franchise Opportunity This well-established ice cream franchise operation presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Ontario, Yavapai County. The business...

$300,000

$300,000

Prime Luxury OC Sushi restaurant $1.1M+ and 25 years+

Orange County, CA

Transform your investment into immediate cash flow with this turnkey sushi restaurant generating $1.1M+ annually in Orange County's thriving Aliso Viejo market. You'll step into 25 years of proven...

$390,000

$390,000

26 Years of Solid Foundation – Ready for Your Modern Upgrade

Tustin, CA

Established dry cleaning operation with 26 years of continuous service in Tustin, Orange County. This well-positioned business has maintained consistent revenue generation through reputation-based...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

High-Margin, Low-Overhead Opportunity with Seamless Transition!

San Clemente, CA

Imagine walking into your own successful dry cleaning business tomorrow! This well-established operation sits perfectly in a bustling neighborhood strip mall, where you'll inherit excellent reviews...

$74,000

$74,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

High Volume Liquor Market

Lynwood, CA

Liquor Market in a densely Hispanic-populated area. Covering 6,600 sq. ft., the store is 100% operational and has great growth potential. It is situated at a popular city landmark in Lynwood, with...

$499,000

$499,000

Bryan Gonzales

First Choice Business Brokers San Diego

Serving San Diego County, CA

First Choice Business Brokers was established in 1994 and has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. Let our significantly experienced, highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes and systems will get the job done! If you’re looking to buy or sell an existing business or franchise, you've come to the right place. We offer regional San Diego knowledge and world class service. When it comes to selling your business, you’ll want to work with a professionally trained, San Diego based business broker associated with a national company.

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Licensed Hospice Agency in Henderson, NV | Clark County

Nevada City, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a licensed hospice agency located in Henderson, Nevada, within Clark County. The business offers a clean operational platform for a buyer seeking a Nevada hospice...

$100,000

$100,000

Market Sushi

Buena Park, CA

Sushi Bar business for sale located inside a major supermarket with steady daily foot traffic and a stable operating environment. The market managers operate in a very hands-off style, with minimal...

$45,000

$45,000

Cash Flow: $92,868

San Diego Water Restoration Package – Complete Fleet & Hard Assets

$200,000 - San Diego, CA

$200,000

San Diego, CA

Los Angeles CPA Firm for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

CPA firm for sale in Century City, Los Angeles, CA. This is a complete sale of the firm; however, the Seller would like to continue working with the Buyer on a part-time basis (2–3 days per week) to...

$715,000

$715,000

Cash Flow: $448,819

Nail salon for sale in Sierra Madre city.

Sierra Madre, CA

Prime location, in affluent community. It sits in the most sought after destination in town. This bright inviting nail salon was the first one to open in the city (2006), and was remodeled by current...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $136,498

Newly constructed 2024 Independent fuel station

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...

$750,000

$750,000

Eyebrow Threading and Waxing Salon

National City, CA

Established Eyebrow Threading and Waxing Salon - Prime National City Location This well-established beauty salon has been successfully operating for 8 years in a high-traffic plaza location in...

$30,000

$30,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Rocklin (Placer County) California CPA Practice for Sale

Roseville, CA

This well-established CPA & EA practice has been serving clients since 2009 and offers a strong mix of recurring bookkeeping, consulting, and tax preparation revenue. The firm operates with modern...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $251,000

Owner Absentee Flooring Business-Low Rent-Easy Operating

Alameda County, CA

Cash Offer without SBA Loan. Owner Absentee Run Flooring business is located at the center of east bay where is closed to everywhere. Inventory around $650,000 is included in the price. Seller claims...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $317,280

Popular Pizzeria Poised for Expansion

San Mateo County, CA

Imagine walking into your own neighborhood pizzeria where the aroma of fresh dough and melting cheese greets you every day. This established pizza restaurant has been serving the El Dorado County...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $65,924

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.