San Diego, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey restaurant for sale in a highly desirable coastal community of San Diego. Generating approximately $1M in annual revenue over the past...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Turnkey Coastal San Diego Restaurant | $1M Revenue | Beer & Wine
Cash Flow: $64,277
Kid's Activity Club, Russian-Speaking, May qualify for E2 Visa
Orange County, CA
Established Russian-speaking children’s enrichment and education center located in Orange County. This business offers a unique community-focused environment helping children preserve and develop...
Cash Flow: $50,000
Pool Service Route - San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Nice part time pool route in the San Jose area. This route consists...
Cash Flow: $23,000
Growing Turnkey Gourmet Gift Shop, Prime LA Location, Loyal Customers
Los Angeles County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a beloved specialty gourmet retail brand in Los Angeles County, California. This established flavor-driven concept has built a strong reputation for premium...
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Cash Flow: $120,000
Cafe & Bakery, 5-Day Operation, Low Rent, Prime Down Town Oakland, Ca
Oakland, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to offer this profitable, well-established Cafe & Bakery, originally established in 1990, located in the Uptown/Downtown Oakland, California, area. This business has...
Cash Flow: $135,000
Premium Veterinary Hospital, Surgery Center & Urgent Care
Cameron Park, CA
An exceptional opportunity to own a high-end, fully equipped veterinary hospital, surgical center & urgent care designed to deliver outstanding care while creating a welcoming experience for pets,...
Cash Flow: $710,000
Award-Caliber Architecture & Plant-Focused Design Business
Alameda County, CA
This opportunity involves a well-established living architecture and interior plant design company operating at the intersection of design, biophilia, and experiential environments. With a decade-long...
Cash Flow: $308,800
Cabinet and Flooring Opportunity - Great Cashflow
San Francisco, CA
If you’re looking for a business with significant growth potential, this opportunity delivers. Take ownership of a thriving, high-demand brand that’s fully established and ready to generate results...
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Cash Flow: $200,000
SBA Approved Print & Graphic Design Company
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
SBA Approved! Print & Graphic Design Company - Semi-Absentee Owned and the Only One in Their County! - SC2251 Financial Information Asking Price: $499,000 Cash Flow: $150,000 Gross Revenue: $500,000...
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Cash Flow: $150,000
*Reduced* Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Jose CA-$179,000
San Jose, CA
*Reduced*-Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Jose CA-$179,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread...
Cash Flow: $125,770
Apricot Lane Boutique
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Apricot Lane Boutique is the #1 women’s fashion franchise. $758K AUV, launch in as little as 6 months, no fashion experience required!
Franchised Established Pizza & Arcade Restaurant (SBA Approved)
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Own your own pizza restaurant part of well known pizza franchise. Good sales and a large location with a large arcade that also brings in income. Proof of funds required, Experience Required. SBA...
Cash Flow: $246,000
Iconic Bar & Restaurant, Established Over Two Decades | Type 47 ABC
Milpitas, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. presents a restaurant sale opportunity located in Milpitas, California. Established over two decades ago, this fully built-out restaurant offers substantial infrastructure in place...
Indoor Play Cafe Concept with Multi-Unit Growth Potential
$4,200,000
Orange County, CA
25 Year Established Window Washing Company
Castaic, CA
BUSINESS OVERVIEW: Dynamite Window Washing has operated in Santa Clarita for 25 years. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a long-established business with a strong reputation and a loyal customer...
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Cash Flow: $100,000
Brewery Listing ID: N-1034
California
• Established and Recognized Brand with Award Winning Beers • Significant Brewing Capacity • Diverse & Creative Product Line • Community-Driven Taproom • Attractive, Family-Friendly Facility • Located...
Cash Flow: $277,415
Ken Don DiSpaltro
Vanguard Resource Gr
Serving San Diego County, CA
Our principals are members of IBBA and CABB, and perhaps the most experienced and professional group in southern California. Our office has sold over 800 businesses, many just like yours! We have sold virtually every type and size of business. From Main Street to lower middle market types of businesses, we can help. Selling a bigger company? Ken Oppeltz is a Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary and routinely has sold larger companies to investors, other companies, and private equity groups.
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Turnkey Full-Service Indian Restaurant in Prime Walnut Creek Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Methi Indian Restaurant represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey restaurant in Walnut Creek, one of the East Bay's most attractive restaurant markets. The location offers visibility,...
20-Year Central Coast Law Firm | $2.3M Rev | $700K SDE | Owner-Indepen
California
Business Description: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, owner-independent law firm on California's Central Coast — a market known for its growth, affluence, and consistent demand for...
Cash Flow: $697,000
Multi-Unit Carl’s Jr. Portfolio – Northern California
Vacaville, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a four-unit established franchise portfolio of Carl’s Jr.® restaurants located across high-growth Northern California markets. This offering includes strong regional...
Established Carl’s Jr. Multi-Unit Opportunity – California
Sonora, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire two established Carl’s Jr.® franchise locations in high-visibility, high-traffic areas of Northern California. These well-positioned restaurants offer strong brand...
Established Chinese Restaurant for Sale
Berkeley, CA
Turnkey restaurant business for sale in prime UC Berkeley Campus. It is situated in a busy plaza alongside other food establishments which attracts large crowds to this location. The UC Berkeley...
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Granite Garage Floors
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Average Annual Franchise Revenue: $729,404* Own the #1 Ranked Concrete Coating Business by Entrepreneur Magazine.
Healthy Snack Vending Machine Route – Inland Empire – Semi-Passive
Loma Linda, CA
11-Machine Healthy Snack Vending Route – Inland Empire – Semi-Passive, Easy to Manage Excellent opportunity to acquire an established healthy snack and drink vending route located in the Inland...
Turn-Key Prime Restaurant in the Best Part of Fremont
Fremont, CA
This prime restaurant is located in one of the busiest plazas at the best part of plaza with high visibility from both sides of two streets. its about 2000 square feet with good rent. Full kitchen...
Subscribe & Save Wholesale Amazon Store | $649K Revenue & $109K Profit
$132,500
Irvine, CA
Barber Shop Hair Salon For Sale - Eagle Rock Los Angeles Kafco Plaza
Los Angeles, CA
A great opportunity to own a well-established and fully equipped Salon / Barber in the heart of Eagle Rock (Eagle Rock Blvd. & York) with great street signage, visibility and ample parking. The Salon...
Technology Powered Student Transportation Platform
Alameda County, CA
This company is a transportation technology platform connecting parents, schools, and state-approved taxi fleets to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable student rides across the United States....
Cash Flow: $1,000
Turnkey Multi-State Photo/Video Co. with Established Partnerships
San Francisco, CA
This turnkey photography business presents a unique opportunity to acquire a profitable, multi-state operation with established systems and minimal time commitment. Operating across the San Francisco...
Cash Flow: $112,000
Profitable Family & Sports Medicine Practice – Folsom, CA
Folsom, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly profitable integrative family and sports medicine practice in Folsom, California—one of the most desirable and fastest-growing suburbs of...
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Cash Flow: $266,000
Turnkey East Bay Area Bakery Cafe with Strong Wedding Cake Business
Alameda County, CA
A thriving, turnkey bakery in a high-traffic East Bay Area shopping center, generating over $1M in annual revenue. The 1,182 sq ft space features a beautifully designed interior with both indoor and...
Long Standing and Established Mexican Restaurant in Ukiah
Mendocino County, CA
This is a well-established Mexican restaurant located in Ukiah, California, operating in a high-visibility shopping plaza with strong local traffic. The restaurant is known for its authentic Mexican...
Cash Flow: $4,170
Hospice Agency for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
A well-established hospice agency is operational since 2022, CDPH licensed, Medicare and Medical certified, ACHC accredited. No ADR, No CAP Issues, minimum average daily census, with geographic...
JUNKCO+
Franchise
Available in California
Own a JUNKCO+ franchise and tap into the growing demand for junk removal with proven support from BELFOR Franchise Group.
Iron Mountain Outfitters /Dealership for Carhartt, Filson, etc.
La Mesa, CA
Iron Mountain Outfitters operates profitably since 1997 as a Carhartt and Filson, etc. Dealership. This store has unique inventory providing customers with high quality merchandise from iconic,...
Cash Flow: $150,000
Long Standing Motorcycle and Bicycle Service Shop.
Santa Cruz, CA
Long standing motorcycle and bicycle service shop. Consistent clientele with minimal competition located nearby....
Cash Flow: $174,785
Vapes Get Banned,We Get Sales|86% Share|83% Margins|eCommerce
$3,100,000
Irvine, CA
Growing Turnkey Suburban Barre Studio - Nat'l Franchise
San Joaquin County, CA
Imagine owning a thriving, nationally-recognized barre studio franchise in a booming suburb in California's Central Valley. This growing business, now in its 5th year, offers a unique opportunity for...
Newly Built-out Boutique Wine & Cheese Specialty Store
San Francisco, CA
A neighborhood wine and cheese specialty shop focused solely on everyday customers. Explore a curated selection of Old and New World wines, artisan cheeses cut to order, charcuterie, crackers, and...
Cash Flow: $75,000
Elements Massage
Franchise
Available Nationwide
A leading therapeutic massage franchise built on recurring memberships, strong unit economics, and scalable systems.
Hospice Agency ACHC Accredited
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully licensed and operational hospice agency in one of the most in-demand healthcare markets. This agency is ACHC accredited, Medicare-certified, and ready for immediate...
Lighting business - Design, repair, sales,
San Rafael, CA
This established lighting business represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Marin County's thriving construction and design market. Operating continuously since 1994, the company has built a...
Profitable Long Standing Retail Hot Tub and Hearth Appliances
California
This established specialty retailer has been serving its market since 1984 and is recognized as a long-standing provider of hot tubs, swim spas, fireplaces, and stoves. The business operates from a...
Cash Flow: $713,798
Turnkey Bottling Plant – Private Label – Prime Southern California Loc
Riverside, CA
**PRICE REDUCED: $748,888 (from $1.2M) — TURNKEY BOTTLING PLANT (ASSET SALE) | SOCAL** Seller is ready to retire and relocate to Florida — serious, qualified buyers only. This is a true asset sale of...
Profitable -great sales-great rent and location
San Diego, CA
Long established, loved by their customers and extremely PROFITABLE! Cash is preferred but this restaurant may qualify for SBA financing. Surrounded by businesses and minutes from Mission Valley,...
Cash Flow: $273,283
Jared Olson
The Firm Advisors, LLC
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sells is an accomplished businesswoman with expertise and instinct for mergers and acquisitions. With over 150 transactions under her belt since 2010, she and her team at The Firm specialize in pairing the owners of existing businesses with qualified individuals who can continue the legacy of the business. In 2018 alone they brought 49 businesses to the closing table, which is a nationally recognized high. Sells leads a team of empowered professionals who share her passion for client services and helping buyers and sellers imagine their futures, whether that means retirement, change in industry, or simply acquiring a company to expand their personal wealth. The Firm Business Brokerage works with businesses large and small, from the Middle Market to Main Street. If you’d like to pursue an exit from an existing company or would like to become a business owner without “starting from scratch”, Sells and her team would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Prior to founding The Firm, Sells founded Agency 89, a talent agency which then became Nebraska’s first licensed talent school. She served as President until the agency’s acquisition in 2009. Among her professional affiliations are Vistage, a board member of Entrepreneur’s Organization Nebraska (EO), Rotary International and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. She served on the board of Heartland Family Services and volunteers regularly for organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she was a nominee for Woman of the Year, St. Patrick’s parish and is a mentor for the Transition Assistance Program at Offutt Air Force Base. Sells was named “Best of Omaha” Business Broker of the Year from 2012-20178 She is also the Editor of The Deal Review, a publication distributed to 21,000 business owners. Her accomplishments include cover stories in Midlands Business Journal, The Daily Record, Omaha Magazine, and features on Fox News and CBS’ Morning Blend. When away from the office, Cortney and her partner Adam enjoy active roles at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, coaching their daughter Vienna’s soccer team and boating on the lake with their son Knoxx and three dogs.
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40yr Specialty Food Distributor — Branded Snacks Route
San Diego, CA
Established independent, owner-operated specialty snack food route business with over 40 years of continuous operation in San Diego County. The company distributes its own trademarked, branded,...
Cash Flow: $225,399
Established Specialty Tea & Coffee Chain | 6 South Bay Area Locations
Cupertino, CA
Established Specialty Tea & Coffee Chain | 6 South Bay Area Locations = total revenue $7,259,000 Step into an inviting oasis where friendly service, freshly brewed coffee, premium teas, and a warm,...
Unique & Scalable Wellness & Lifestyle Consumer Brand: Turn key ready
$120,000
Bonita, CA
Highly Profitable Pet Salon - Semi-Absentee Owned - SC2278
California
This pet salon in a highly affluent area in Northern California has been established for 2 ½ years under the founding ownership. They perform all kinds of pet grooming services, including Doodle...
Cash Flow: $175,000
Established Lawn and Garden Equipment Sales and Service Provider
Riverside County, CA
Established commercial and homeowner lawn equipment sales and repair business with a reputation for quality and service since 1989, is on the market, and is approved for SBA financing. The Company...
Cash Flow: $217,237
Bio-One
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Bio-One Inc. is the category-leader and first in biohazard and decontamination cleanup services growing quickly to 100+ franchise owners operating 130+ locations in 45 states. Helping people and communities in their greatest times of need, Bio-one answers the call with discretion, care, and compassion.
Price Reduced - Exciting Home Care Franchise Opportunity for Sale!
Cypress, CA
Strong Client Demand - Priced to Sell Drive Revenue Growth: Targeted development in the larger population centers within the territory will drive growth. Many new opportunities to expand the client...
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Family Practice For Sale in California
Santa Barbara County, CA
REF#755 Located in desirable Santa Barbara County, this well-established family practice has been serving the community for over 40 years and has built a strong reputation with a loyal patient base...
Cash Flow: $194,283
Northern California Based Landscape and Tree Services Company - SC2277
California
This Northern California-based Landscape and Tree Services company is a California Sole Proprietorship and was formed 44 years ago, and has been under the same ownership since inception. They...
Cash Flow: $450,000
Franchise Opportunity - Turnkey Stretch Zone studios in Orange County
Anaheim, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an established Stretch Zone franchise studio in Irvine, California, located in the highly desirable Parkview Center. This location is fully operational, staffed and serving...
Licensed Architectural & Engineering Firm - Central Valley
California
Established full-service architectural and engineering firm with decades of operating history and a strong reputation for delivering public and private sector projects throughout California....
Cash Flow: $1,570,000
ASSET SALE: Hair Salon for Sale in Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks, CA
Over $150,000 was invested into the build-out of this modern and elegant salon, with construction completed in September 2025. Designed with neutral earth tones and a high-end, inviting atmosphere,...
Auto Repair & STAR Smog Check Facility; Revenue $650K+, Asking $290K,
Orange, CA
> Established Auto Repair Business with Strong Growth Potential > Full-service auto repair and preventive maintenance facility with more than 20 years of operating history and a long-standing...
Cash Flow: $169,200
Well-Established Chinese Restaurant in Busy Central Plaza
Ventura, CA
Established Chinese fast food restaurant located in a busy shopping plaza with strong daily foot traffic and excellent visibility. This well-known local eatery offers a wide variety of freshly...
Cash Flow: $28,274
Craft Ramen • Absentee-Run • Solid Income $110K+ • Asking Price $408K
Chino, CA
• Well-established craft ramen restaurant operating for approximately 3 years. • Located within a major shopping center in Chino near SR-60 Freeway. • Busy retail environment consistently generating...
Cash Flow: $507,000
Bloomin' Blinds
Franchise
Available in California
This franchise averaged 58% YOY growth DURING the pandemic with quick breakevens + 30% returns! Home-based, quick open & only one employee to start.
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.
