Monrovia, CA
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to own a well-established shoe and purse repair shop in the heart of Monrovia. Known for its quality craftsmanship and loyal clientele, this business is...
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established business ready for a new owner
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Cash Flow: $6,000
Established Franchise BBQ Restaurant – Semi-Absentee
San Bernardino County, CA
This established barbecue franchise presents a turnkey restaurant opportunity operating within a modern, multi-channel food service model. The business combines traditional dine-in restaurant...
Cash Flow: $92,587
Multi Units Papa John's Restaurants
San Diego, CA
Papa John Restaurants Multi Units Discover an exceptional opportunity to continue the legacy of a thriving Papa John's Pizza franchise operation in San Diego County. This multi-unit restaurant package...
Cash Flow: $408,000
High-Volume Turnkey Restaurant near University
San Bernardino County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, fully-equipped restaurant in a prime San Bernardino location without being locked into a rigid corporate structure. Currently operating under a...
5
Cash Flow: $183,000
Fast-Casual Mexican Fusion Franchise On Historic Route 66
Upland, CA
Seller Financing Available! This well-established fast-casual Mexican fusion restaurant is now offered at a significantly reduced price of $139,000, creating an exceptional opportunity to acquire a...
Cash Flow: $103,731
Multi Units Del taco Restaurants for sale in So California
San Diego County, CA
12-Unit National Mexican QSR Franchise ( Del taco ) Portfolio – Southern California ASKING PRICE: $5,200,000 GROSS REVENUE: $13,622,459 BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: Rare opportunity to acquire a substantial...
Unbranded Gas Station - Lease - 15 Years, Low Rent -$8,900, NP-$40,000
Ontario, CA
Price Dropped...Low Rent + Long Lease + Brand New McDonald right next to it Unbranded Gas Station - Rent -$8,900 incl NNN + Long Lease + Room to Grow Unbranded Gas Station - Lease - 15 Years + Low...
EBITDA: $540,000
Historic Speak Easy Bar in the Heart of Glendale
Glendale, CA
A Glendale Treasure! Located in the heart of Glendale, this little neighborhood bar commands history and nostalgia. The parking lot is not used by other tenants in the building at night so it makes it...
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Turn-Key Boba Tea & Dessert Shop | 1,000 SF | Prime San Francisco Loca
San Francisco, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a beautifully built-out, turn-key Boba Tea & Dessert Shop in a desirable San Francisco location. Approximately 1,000± square feet with a modern interior, functional...
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Mediterranean Restaurant | 4.7? Reviews | Est. 2019
Mission Viejo, CA
Step into a thriving, family-owned Mediterranean restaurant serving authentic, homemade dishes prepared daily from scratch. Located in one of South Orange County’s most desirable communities, this...
6
Cash Flow: $108,000
MaidPro
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Average Annual Franchise Revenue: $430,998* Award-winning MaidPro is America's most loved home cleaning franchise. Trusted for over 30 years by families and businesses alike.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $430,998
Multi unit major QSR Franchise Portfolio in So. California for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
8 Unit Major QSR Franchise Portfolio in Southern California for sale Location: Inland Empire, and Orange County California Exact locations will remain confidential Asking Price: $5500,000 Gross...
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
TurnKey Family Entertainment Center - Arcade, Lazer Tag, VR, Axes
$250,000
Paradise, CA
75 year old Profitable Food Distribution Company
San Diego, CA
ESTABLISHED FOOD DISTRIBUTION COMPANY - 75 YEARS OF SUCCESS This profitable food distribution business has been serving the San Diego market since 1950, building an exceptional reputation over seven...
2
Cash Flow: $135,000
Premium Dessert Café – Manager-Run, Prime Downtown East Bay Location
Contra Costa County, CA
Established and fully operating premium dessert and café business in a desirable East Bay market. The business operates from an attractive, professionally built-out retail location with strong...
Jeff & Linda Nyman
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Since 1994 First Choice Business Brokers Las Vegas has created successful Business Sale Transactions by: - A consultive approach with both Buyer and Seller from valuation through transfer of ownership, always creating a win-win outcome. - Negotiating between Buyer and Seller by keeping their end goal in mind which is a smooth transition of ownership with terms that are acceptable to both. - Facilitating the sale by being a conduit of information between Buyer and Seller. - Navigating the process between Buyer, Seller, Closing Entity and Lenders. We listen, apply our knowledge, and prioritize your needs. From inquiry to close we are committed to confidentially serving our clients. If you're looking to buy or sell a business, don't settle for anything less than our professional, experienced business intermediaries. Business owners, when it is time to reap the rewards of your years of hard work, plan to enhance your business' value with effective pre-sale planning , market positioning and optimized deal structure. Your approach to selling your business will determine your legacy. Our passionate team of professionals and our comprehensive processes will get the job done.
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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...
Diagnostic Sleep Apnea Testing Lab in Prime Location in Encino
Los Angeles, CA
Established sleep diagnostic laboratory serving the Los Angeles area for over 13 years, generating $170,000 in annual revenue while operating only two nights per week. This Medicare-accredited...
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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...
Mr. Handyman
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Home Repairs/Handyman Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $1.05M average gross sales (2-unit operators) and $773K average gross sales (single-unit operators)!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $534,322
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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Unique High-Profit Automated Business, 16 years established, $258K SDE
$695,000
Los Angeles County, CA
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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Smoke shop
Baldwin Park, CA
Located in high traffic area, in beautiful shopping center next to Metro Pc, Dollar Tree, Planet Fitness, Auto Zone and La Michoacana, also next to the community center....
6
Cash Flow: $135,000
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...
2
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...
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High Traffic Smoke Shop Great Location
Orange County, CA
This established smoke shop represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Orange County, featuring ten years of continuous operations and proven financial performance. The business maintains a...
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
Turnkey Self-service Printing & Photo Shop in Downtown Claremont
Claremont, CA
Turnkey self-service photo and printing shop located inside a well-established multi-business retail location in Claremont, California. The business provides convenient self-service passport and ID...
6
Cash Flow: $7,000
Paul Davis Restoration
Franchise
Available in California
Paul Davis has over a 97% success rate for franchises because success is part of our business model!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $4,837,325
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
Event Rentals - Draft Trailers/Mobile Bars
$450,000
Marysville, CA
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
Downtown Danville Turnkey Restaurant for Sale
Danville, CA
This established restaurant operation represents a premium dining opportunity in downtown Danville's affluent market. The business has demonstrated strong market acceptance since commencing operations...
Hounds Town USA
Franchise
Available in California
Dog daycare & boarding franchise boasting 2024 Average Net Revenues of $919,994.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $510,116
Danville Turnkey, Upscale Dining, with Owner Financing Available
Danville, CA
This established American restaurant represents a premier dining destination in downtown Danville, Contra Costa County, offering a comprehensive full-service dining experience with demonstrated market...
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...
4
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...
6
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...
Eon Lew
District Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Established Tutoring Business - Multi Location Opportunity
Milpitas, CA
This is a premier opportunity to acquire a high-performing cluster of three established tutoring centers in affluent Bay Area communities. These locations have been strategically developed to dominate...
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Gun Store For Sale !!!
Montebello, CA
POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING !!! Imagine owning a thriving gun store in Montebello's Alameda County market - this could be your next successful venture. You'll step into an established firearms retail...
6
Cash Flow: $130,000
High-Volume Papa John’s Franchise
$645,000
Roseville, CA
Large Vending Location
Victorville, CA
Location is open 7 days a week. I fill up every Friday. Keep all the money, no commission, Great part time work. I spend 2 hours a week on location. I pull out about 115.00 cash daily. I will train...
Cash Flow: $23,500
High Demand Franchise Opportunity in Alameda - Strong Profits
Alameda County, CA
High Demand Franchise Opportunity in Alameda - Strong Profits for a Owner Operator! Below Market Lease will be Assigned! ~25% Revenue Increase Year-to-Year Added Franchisor Perks in Description......
Painter1
Franchise
Available in California
With $560,311 in Avg Gross Sales, Painter1 blends decades of experience with innovative, owner-focused improvements for streamlined success.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $422,076
Coffee Shop - Turnkey
Banning, CA
Why start from scratch when the hard work has already been done? An incredible opportunity to acquire the assets of a beautifully built-out, brand-new coffee shop with over $120,000 invested in the...
Turnkey Restaurant – El Dorado County – Purchase or Lease Takeover
El Dorado Hills, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully built-out, fully equipped restaurant and wine bar in desirable El Dorado Hills, California. This approximately 2.200 sq. ft. restaurant and features a...
"Larkspur" Premium Turn-Key Restaurant
Larkspur, CA
An exceptional turnkey restaurant opportunity in prime Larkspur, offering a ready-to-operate space for a café, bakery, light dining, or specialty food concept. The business features strong sales,...
Seller Financing Available - Auto Repair Shop
Palm Desert, CA
This well-established auto repair shop has been serving the Palm Desert and Coachella Valley community for more than 40 years, building a loyal customer base through a reputation for honesty, quality...
Cash Flow: $170,000
Mexican Restaurant with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside, CA
Olivia’s is a long-established Mexican restaurant in Riverside with a loyal customer base that spans generations of local families. The business generates approximately $1.6 million in annual gross...
Established Pasta Manufacturing Company + Real Estate in SF Bay Area
California
Established Pasta Manufacturing Company + Real Estate located in the San Francisco Bay Area RRC#5375 Asking Price: $3,000,000 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Monthly Rent: Real Estate Included...
Profitable Pizza Restaurant - Located on Major Blvd
Ventura County, CA
Profitable Pizza Restaurant - Located on Major Blvd RRC#5380 Asking Price: $299,000 Location: Ventura County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: $180,000 Monthly Rent: $7,000 Listing...
SBA Loan approved! Historic Cafe with Beer & Wine License
Vacaville, CA
SBA Loan approved! Historic Cafe with Beer & Wine License Located next to busy Town Square. Solano County RRC#5376 Asking Price: $699,000 Location: Solano County Annual Revenue: $1,385,000 Annual Cash...
High-Traffic Modesto Franchise Location For Sale
Modesto, CA
High-Traffic Modesto Franchise Location For Sale RRC#5373 Offered at $120,000 Location: Stanislaus County Annual Revenue: $580,702 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $8343+NNN/CAM...
Mr. Electric
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Electrical Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $1.41M average gross sales (300K-500K territory population) and $514K average gross sales (74K-300K territory population)!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,114,087
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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