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...
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Downtown Danville Turnkey Restaurant for Sale
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...
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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...
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...
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Cash Flow: $130,000
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......
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
Franchise
Available in California
Join this high-demand, Low cost of ownership, minimal overhead franchise with excellent profit potential. Enjoy large Protected Territories with discounts for expanding into additional Territories.
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 – Business or Asset Sale
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...
Auto and Home Book with high Retention
$110,000
San Jose, CA
"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
Cory Hogan
Unbroker
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
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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...
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant specializing in the popular and growing Greek/Mediterranean food. The Great Greek takes pride in procuring only the freshest ingredients and preparing them daily to make each meal a memorable one.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,562,385
Seller Financed -Absentee Owned Liquidation & Overstock Retailer
Colton, CA
This well-established value retail business combines liquidation merchandise, bin shopping, and a 99¢-style retail section, offering customers a broad selection of affordable products. Its...
Cash Flow: $210,000
Used Auto Dealership & Truck Rental - Inventory Included - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Independent used vehicle dealership operating from a leased lot in San Diego. The business retails pre-owned cars and light trucks in the value price segment and additionally serves as an authorized...
Cash Flow: $85,522
Profitable Bay Area Real Estate Media & Lead Gen Company $343K Revenue
$228,000
Millbrae, CA
Absentee Owned - Mexican Restaurant
San Ysidro, CA
This established fast-casual restaurant is located in South San Diego and offers a value-driven menu featuring a combination of popular Mexican-American favorites and classic comfort food. Developed...
Cash Flow: $40,000
Lake Tahoe’s most Authentic Italian Food & Pizza
Nevada County, CA
Lake Tahoe’s most Authentic Italian Food & Pizza Located in a Mountain Playground of Natural Beauty. RRC#5371 Offered at $290,000 Location: Nevada County Annual Revenue: $1,634,000 Annual Cash Flow:...
Profitable Pizza Restaurant with Full Kitchen in Prime Corner Location
San Francisco County, CA
Profitable Pizza Restaurant with Full Kitchen in Prime Corner Location near Nob Hill RRC# 5370 Asking Price: $195,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: $448,172 Annual Cash Flow: $83,844...
Donut shop with Downtown
San Bernardino, CA
Donut shop with Delli in San Bernadino Down that is very busy area. Many State building and city. You can add Hamburger on it 1). gross sales is $360,000 a year 2). Monthly rents $ 3,223 Including NNN...
Cash Flow: $145,000
Established Artisan Gelato & Pastry Shop
Riverside County, CA
Owner-operated artisan gelato and European pastry shop located along the I-15 corridor in Southwest Riverside County. Established under current ownership for nearly a decade, the business has built a...
Cash Flow: $80,153
Commercial Tree Trimming + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego, CA
This well-established tree care and vegetation management company has built a strong reputation by providing professional arborist services to residential, commercial, municipal, and property...
Cash Flow: $1,037,413
Restaurant w/Full Bar
Redondo Beach, CA
Redondo Beach Restaurant FOR SALE Newly freshened up Restaurant with massive kitchen work area, full bar Type 47 license, catering, entertainment, outdoor patio, and private parking lot. This...
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Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Franchise
Available in California
With 650+ locations across the U.S. and Canada, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa makes luxury spa services — including massage, facial, and body slimming and toning — accessible to a broader clientele. After 20 years of consecutive growth, we have an average unit volume of $1.35 million and nearly 600,000 members and growing nationwide.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,334,936
Custom Manufacturing Business with 35+ Year Track Record
Santa Ana, CA
This custom cabinetry and millwork manufacturing business has been in continuous operation since 1987, serving residential and commercial clients across Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego. This...
Cash Flow: $92,794
Semi-Absentee Egyptian Restaurant
San Diego, CA
Well-established Egyptian restaurant and café situated in a high-traffic corridor near a major college campus, benefiting from constant student and neighborhood foot traffic. The business offers...
Cash Flow: $91,200
Nadcap & AS9100D Aerospace CNC Manufacturer - $1.08M Annualized SDE
$4,800,000
Orange County, CA
Heavy Civil Grading and Site Improvement Contractor for Sale
Temecula, CA
Established in 1994, this Southern California-based heavy civil and general engineering contractor offers more than three decades of industry experience. The company specializes in mass grading and...
Cash Flow: $4,560,000
Seller Financing Available - Boutique Dog Grooming Salon for Sale
San Dimas, CA
Boutique dog grooming salon in San Dimas with an established repeat client base, a mostly one-on-one and kennel-free service model, great monthly rent with very low utility cost, lease through April...
Cash Flow: $61,000
Martinizing Cleaners
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Martinizing is the Most Iconic Name In Dry Cleaning!
Profitable Shop specializing in offroad lift kit, wheels and tires
Whittier, CA
This established business has a great social media following and does a high volume business of off road vehicle customization. It is a tire shop with a showroom on Whittier Blvd, as well as a three...
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Cash Flow: $200,000
Own a Successful Salon & Beauty Supply Store in a Prime Location
Lake Elsinore, CA
Well-Established Salon Business for Sale – Prime Lake Elsinore Location Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to own a well-established salon business that has been successfully owned and...
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Absentee-Owned Roller Skating & Family Entertainment Center
Yucaipa, CA
Opportunity to acquire a modern, all-ages family entertainment center offering roller skating, arcade games, food and beverages, birthday parties, group outings, and private events.The business...
Cash Flow: $65,000
Profitable Acupuncture Practice Near the Beach – Laguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel, CA
An opportunity to acquire a highly respected, well-established acupuncture practice in Laguna Niguel, California, one of Orange County's most desirable coastal communities. **Established Reputation &...
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Swagat Indian Cuisine
Stockton, CA
Established Indian Restaurant for Sale – Prime Stockton Location Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established Indian restaurant with 17 years of successful operation in one of Stockton's busiest...
Cash Flow: $179,000
Max Lee
The Right Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Heating and Cooling Chico CA
Chico, CA
This established HVAC service company operates as a home-based enterprise serving the Chico, California market with comprehensive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions. The business has...
Cash Flow: $114,000
Excellent with very busy Smog Test with property
Westminster, CA
Great opportunity to own a well-established smog check business with strong income and loyal customers. Buyer has the option to purchase the business only or both the business and free standing...
Cash Flow: $210,000
9 year-Excavation Demolition and Grading Contractor
$1,000,000
Los Angeles, CA
High-End Profitable Salon | $20K+ Monthly Cash Flow | Turnkey | San Jo
San Jose, CA
High-End Profitable Salon | Established Market Leader in North San Jose This premium hair salon represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving beauty business in one of Silicon Valley's...
Cash Flow: $250,000
Turnkey Laser Engraving Business with 1,200+ Designs & Retail Displays
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Majestic Laser System is a fully developed, turnkey laser engraving and souvenir production business established in 2001 with over two decades of proven commercial success. This home-based,...
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FACE FOUNDRIÉ
Franchise
Available in California
FACE FOUNDRIÉ is an efficient and effective focused facial bar that provides affordable, approachable and accessible skincare in a modern and inclusive space. The brand launched franchising in 2021 and since then has opened 60+ locations nationwide and is on track to open 150 locations by 2027. The model includes cost effective build-outs, multiple revenue streams, and the ability to scale and grow.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $791,091
Profitable Landscape Design and Installation - Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
Established in 1989, this premier landscape design and installation company has built an exceptional reputation over 37 years serving the affluent communities of Ojai Valley, Santa Barbara,...
Cash Flow: $300,000
High-Traffic Coffee & Snack Shop - Prime Recreation Center Location
San Diego, CA
An established coffee and snack shop located within a recreational Center in San Diego. Strategically positioned in the center of the facility, the business benefits from constant foot traffic...
Cash Flow: $110,000
Panama Bar and Restaurant
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chico, CA
Panama Bar and Restaurant Turn Key, with ABC type 47 Established bar and restaurant operation presents a compelling commercial real estate investment opportunity in downtown Chico, strategically...
Established Downtown Restaurant
Vacaville, CA
ESTABLISHED DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT - NAPA VALLEY STYLE This premier American restaurant in Vacaville's downtown core represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for investors seeking a profitable,...
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Cash Flow: $125,000
GMP Supplement & OTC Manufacturer in CA – Huge Growth Potential
Placentia, CA
GMP Supplement & OTC Manufacturer in CA – Huge Growth Potential is a privately held contract manufacturer specializing in dietary supplements and over-the-counter (OTC) drug products . Established in...
Cash Flow: $380,000
Rare Opportunity – Established 27 Year Eyewear Mfg. & Wholesale
Los Angeles, CA
First Team Real Estate Commercial is proud to present a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, owner-operated eyewear manufacturing and wholesale business with more than 27 years of industry...
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Pizza&Hot Chicken Restaurant- Priced for Quick Sale
Upland, CA
Awarded Top 3 Pizza Restaurant in Upland – BusinessRate 2025 Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully renovated, turnkey pizza and hot chicken restaurant with strong cash flow at an attractive asking...
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EBITDA: $196,868
Turnkey Commercial Fleet Washing & Pressure Washing Route
Fontana, CA
Established and diversified mobile cleaning, pressure washing and detailing business serving residential and commercial customers throughout Southern California. Operating since 2021, the business has...
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Cash Flow: $90,000
Vertically Integrated SoCal Plastic Extrusion & Packaging Manufacturer
Los Angeles, CA
Vertically Integrated Manufacturing Platform: Established SoCal manufacturer with specialized in-house plastic extrusion and packaging capabilities. Broad Product & Manufacturing Capabilities:...
Cash Flow: $333,518
Juice It Up!
Franchise
Available in California
Join a proven 30+ year brand with a strong franchise foundation, delivering $852K AUV among the top 25% and achieving 50% growth from 2019 to 2024. Capitalize on low startup costs, efficient operations, and a compact footprint designed for high performance and profitability.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $569,718
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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