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Specaility Furniture Store, Easy To Run, Very Profitable

Contra Costa County, CA

Established Specialty Furniture Store - Contra Costa County This profitable specialty furniture retail operation has maintained continuous operations since 2005, serving the Contra CostaCounty market...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $196,000

mom and pop Beer and Wine market in high populated area

Inglewood, CA

A small but high-margin Beer and Wine market situated in a densely populated area. Rent is very reasonable, with the potential for future property ownership. Currently, it operates as an employee-run...

$169,000

$169,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Wedding Dress and Alteration-High Returns-Low Rent-Rich Area

Alameda County, CA

Busy Wedding Dress Alteration and Sewing store is located in an high end neighborhood. Seller is getting retired. She wants the new owner to take care of all her customers and continue the successful...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $199,065

Fusion Restaurant-Breakfast lunch & Dinner w Patio Seats-ABC 47

Alameda County, CA

A Fusion restaurant is located in a shopping center with good visibility. They serve Breakfast Lunch & Dinner. Seller invested a lot of money to remodel this place including grease trap, all equipment...

$250,000

$250,000

Sushi & Japanese restaurant-Can Convert to Other Concepts

Santa Clara County, CA

Sushi and Japanese restaurant Can Convert to Other Concepts. It is surrounded by high tech company. There are plenty of outdoor seating available. No competition around that area. Asset sale without...

$47,000

$47,000

Chinese Restaurant-Can Convert-Good Location-Low Rent

San Francisco, CA

Over 30 years Chinese restaurant is located on a very busy street in a good area in San Francisco. It can be converted into any type of restaurant. It is asset sale now without financials, no sales no...

$80,000

$80,000

Freestanding Southern Asian Fusion Restaurant-Parking Lot-Nice Area

Santa Clara County, CA

Free Stand building with parking lot. Well known Southern Asian Fusion restaurant is located in a high end neighborhood. Lot of repeating customers support the business for many years. Current owner...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Absentee Sushi & Japanese Restaurant with Bar-Very low Rent

Alameda County, CA

Owner Absentee Fine Dining and High Quality Sushi & Japanese Restaurant with Bar is located in a shopping mall with very low rent and lots of parking space. The owner has a full time job and doesn’t...

$180,000

$180,000

Nice Chinese Restaurant w Parking In Rich Area-Outdoor Seating

Alameda County, CA

Well setup Chinese restaurant that can be converted into other concepts. It is located in a shopping center with plenty of parking spots in a rich area of the city. Seller is getting retired. Sales...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

California Cannabis Manufacturing & Distro Business + Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Santa Cruz, CA

Licensed Cannabis Manufacturing & Distribution Facility with Real Estate Included Pac Garden Assets is pleased to present an opportunity to acquire a licensed California cannabis manufacturing and...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Thriving Fitness Franchise in Greater San Jose Metro Area

Santa Clara County, CA

Picture yourself walking into your own thriving fitness studio every morning, greeted by 220+ loyal members who've become part of your extended community. This established boutique fitness franchise...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $205,000

Breakfast and Lunch Cafe in Oakland for sale!

Oakland, CA

Picture yourself running a charming breakfast and lunch cafe in Oakland, where you'll serve fresh, made-to-order meals while enjoying a perfect work-life balance. This established restaurant has been...

$99,000

$99,000

HVAC Reliable & Professional Business

Riverside County, CA

Family owned and operated HVAC company in Riverside County. Owner has built and maintained a strong profitable HVAC company with low overhead and a dominating presence with both commercial and...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $150,239

Medical Center: Life Longevity - Outstanding Performance & Results

Los Angeles, CA

A Clinic is for sale that offers various tailored treatment methods designed to help extend our clients’ life expectancy. The sale price includes state-of-the-art equipment including Hyperbaric...

$774,999

$774,999

Cash Flow: $350,000

Turnkey Home Health Agency for Sale

Simi Valley, CA

Well-established, turnkey Home Health Agency for sale, operating since 2018. Licensed and compliant with all State and local regulations, with policies overseen by a professional clinical team...

$295,000

$295,000

Denny's Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity

Shasta County, CA

4 Unit Package Denny’s is an iconic piece of the American Dream with a strong franchise base, and a loyal following of customers. The company is restructuring executive leadership to create stability...

$3,650,000

$3,650,000

Cash Flow: $779,000

Rick Rayl, CBB, CBI

Transworld Business Advisors Coachella Valley

Serving Riverside County, CA

When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisorson three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development. The History Of Transworld Business Advisors Established in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors was originally founded in South Florida by Don (a 30 year IBM executive) and his wife Bonnie Parrish. It quickly grew to the largest business brokerage in the U.S. Although the company was thriving, CEO Andrew Cagnetta envisioned even more growth. It wasn’t long before United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus and Cagnetta teamed up to form a partnership and offer Transworld Business Advisors as a franchise. With over 25 years in franchising, Ray provided the leadership under United Franchise Group, which is home to award winning franchises such as Signarama, Fully Promoted (formally EmbroidMe), Experimac, SuperGreen Solutions, VentureX, and Jon Smith Subs. Andy provided the business brokerage industry experience. Their symbiotic relationship helped grow the Transworld franchise into more than 100 franchisees around the world. Transworld Business Advisors is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our state of the art training facility has helped thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dream of business ownership. Transworld Business Advisors Today For over thirty-five years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life. With our comprehensive training programs, full marketing support, and local field support, you won’t have to start from scratch. Our trained experts and mentors will help you every step of the way. Awards And Recognition Logos of Awards Transworld Business Advisors has been awarded several accolades including: Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 2014 and their special categories for top home-based and fastest growing franchise systems Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Growing Franchise Franchise Times 200 Transworld Allegiances International Business Brokers Association, Inc. International Franchise Association

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Liquor store and C-store near UC Davis campus

Yolo County, CA

Seller Financing is Available High-Potential Retail Opportunity Near UC Davis – Strong Margins & Expansion Upside This 1,800 SF Asian grocery store is ideally located near UC Davis, benefiting from...

$190,000

$190,000

Pizza and Italian restaurant -full staff-high traffic 4.5* reviews

Santa Clarita, CA

This Pizza/ Italian restaurant is located at a very busy cross street and large shopping center in Santa Clarita. The restaurant is set-up with a well equipped kitchen that includes a double stacked...

$149,999

$149,999

SBA Pre-qualified! Very Profitable Japanese fusion Restaurant in LB

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Long Beach, CA

***IN ESCROW*** "Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1007 Area: Long Beach Asking Price:...

$3,300,000

$3,300,000

Cash Flow: $1,061,291

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Turnkey, Fast-Growing Established Franchisor with Multiple Locations

San Diego County, CA

Project Exercise (the "Company") is a boutique fitness franchisor and multi-unit operator providing strength-focused group training, personal training, and nutrition services to fitness enthusiasts...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $405,782

Niche plastic manufacturing Co., Real Estate available

Orange County, CA

This is a rare chance to acquire a profitable, recession-resistant niche manufacturer with decades of brand equity, loyal clientele, and scalable operations in a high-demand sector. This well-regarded...

$860,000

$860,000

Cash Flow: $259,000

Veterinary Hospital for sale in Riverside, California

Riverside, CA

Established 41 years ago and under same ownership since 1985. The facility is 1375 Sq. Feet. Rent including CAM charges is $3,860/month. Net income as per Tax return - $310,000 This place needs...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $310,000

$581K Rev – Biometric Screening & Compliance Moat

Los Angeles County, CA

The Company is a specialized provider of biometric background checks, federal fingerprint submission services, and identity verification services, operating both on-site at its regional headquarters...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $197,000

Niche Pumps and Service - Recurring Revenue 280K SDE

California

The Company is a well-established, full-service provider of compressed air systems, equipment, and aftermarket parts services serving industrial, commercial, and agricultural customers. The Company...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $285,000

A fully equipped restaurant with a long hood/reasonable rent

Fremont, CA

A fully equipped restaurant is for sale in an area surrounded by offices, retail stores, and a populated residential neighborhood. Located in a shopping center with ample parking space. The restaurant...

$145,000

$145,000

25+ Year Established Optometry Practice | Retirement Transition |

Simi Valley, CA

HS Listing ID-69729 After more than 25 years of serving the Simi Valley community, the owner is preparing for retirement and is seeking the right successor to continue caring for a loyal, established...

$429,000

$429,000

Cash Flow: $142,000

Highly Desirable Sonic Franchise For Sale

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Newly constructed and thoughtfully designed, this SONIC Drive-In location offers outstanding visibility along a heavily traveled highway in a prime, high-demand trade area. The property features...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $186,941

Dry Cleaner Drop site / Alteration

Folsom, CA

Dry cleaning drop-off business for sale (cleaning is not performed on-site). The business also offers clothing alteration and repair services, which can be performed on-site. The business is located...

$18,000

$18,000

Restaurant and Bar in Downtown Sonoma for Sale

Sonoma, CA

Rarely does a restaurant or a bar come available in Downtown Sonoma. Now available is a beautiful facility, which is nicely located in downtown Sonoma, by the much desired Sonoma Plaza. The rent in...

$350,000

$350,000

Subway Franchise/ High Vol / Full Staff/ Potential

Orange County, CA

Business Profile – Subway Franchise | North Orange County This is an established, nationally recognized sandwich franchise with over 20,000 locations worldwide. The business is located in a prime...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $42,000

Pacific Beach Bar/Restaurant For Sale

San Diego, CA

Extremely rare Pacific Beach bar / restaurant for sale with Type 47 ABC License (full liquor) and live entertainment permitted. Older liquor license with minimal restrictions and the ability to serve...

$950,000

$950,000

Subway Franchise/ High Vol / Full Staff / Potential

Orange County, CA

Business Profile – Subway Franchise | North Orange County This is an established, nationally recognized sandwich franchise with over 20,000 locations worldwide. The business is situated in a prime...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $40,000

Coastal Encinitas Restaurant For Sale

Encinitas, CA

Extremely Rare coastal downtown Encinitas restaurant for sale. Existing buildout setup for gastropub type use with 18 beer taps, fully equipped kitchen, and city approved street/dining patio. Great...

$375,000

$375,000

Established 25-Year Mexican Restaurant – High Traffic Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita, CA

Well-established Mexican restaurant located at a prime, high-visibility intersection in Santa Clarita. This business has been successfully operating for approximately 25 years and maintains strong...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Multi-Location Central Valley, CA Aesthetics Practice For Sale (#2207)

Stanislaus County, CA

Established multi-location medical spa operating across three locations in Central California's Central Valley, generating $5.6MM in revenue and $850K in EBITDA. The practice offers a comprehensive...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $850,000

Code Ninjas Business for Sale

Fremont, CA

Located in the highly desirable Warm Springs district of Fremont, this property sits within a busy commercial corridor along Mission Boulevard, offering excellent visibility and easy access to I-680,...

$260,000

$260,000

Rooter and Drain Cleaning Service

Orange County, CA

This is a low barrier to entry established family-run business that provides essential and ongoing rooter and drain services. This business is the entry to plumbing services for residential and...

$239,000

$239,000

EBITDA: $141,700

High Volume Retail/Compounding Pharmacy, 300 scripts a day, all PBM

Pasadena, CA

A unique opportunity to invest and operate a Retail Pharmacy, established over 30 years ago in the residential/commercial area of Pasadena, Los Angeles County, conveniently located near the 210...

$2,495,650

$2,495,650

Cash Flow: $685,950

Auto Repair + Auto Body + Car Wash business package in prime La

Los Angeles County, CA

* Image for illustration purposes.* Property details + Business details disclosed upon signing of NDA. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase three long-standing businesses with an...

$299,000

$299,000

Full Liquor Bar for Sale – Type 48 License – Sacramento County

Sacramento County, CA

Full Liquor Bar for Sale – Type 48 License – Sacramento County Owner Relocating • Turnkey Opportunity • Entertainment Venue Turnkey Type 48 full liquor bar for sale in Rancho Cordova, Sacramento...

$139,000

$139,000

Cash Flow: $22,973

Great 3 store Fatburger Franchise Package for Sale in LA County

Los Angeles County, CA

Imagine yourself stepping into the exciting world of franchise ownership with this exceptional three-store Fatburger package in LA County. You'll be joining a beloved hamburger brand that's been...

$999,500

$999,500

Cash Flow: $300,000

Automotive Repair Business in Oceanside, CA | Real Estate Available

Oceanside, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-established and highly respected automotive service and customization business located in coastal San Diego County. Operating for more than three decades,...

$250,000

$250,000

Long-Established Banquet Hall & Restaurant with Real Estate for sale!!

San Bernardino, CA

Long-Established Banquet Hall and Restaurant with the Real Estate in Inland Empire, CA for Sale. A Legacy of Excellence and Elegance. Seize the Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Own both, the Business...

$6,800,000

$6,800,000

Market Sushi

Murrieta, CA

-->Sushi Business for Sale in a Major Supermarket – Stable and High-Income Structure This sushi business is located inside a major national grocery chain and benefits from strong and consistent foot...

$70,000

$70,000

Cash Flow: $88,242

Kenny Liu

Realest Group

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Realest is a privately held and minority owned, real estate services and investment firm focused on creating and optimizing the value of real estate through the confluence of innovation, cultures, experiences, industries, and communities. Our clients and our projects not only shape culture, but form an evergreen portfolio of experience-driven residential, retail, hospitality, office, leisure and entertainment assets in emerging growth markets. Based in Los Angeles, Realest capitalizes on its proximity to the apex of entertainment, digital media, and innovative dining. With our diverse expertise and close ties to leaders in the real estate, fashion, culinary, music, and entertainment industries, Realest is uniquely positioned to develop a portfolio of experiential brands at the cross-section of multiple sectors. Together, our work has drawn over ten billion impressions and counting. As commercial real estate is upended by emerging technologies, e-commerce, a flattened competitive landscape, and the recent global pandemic, we believe the best way to predict the unknown future is to invent it, creating our own reality. Then, diligently stewarding its course. This is how we ensure our capital investors and long-term brand partners are able to secure, stabilize, and maximize their investments in our institutional-grade projects throughout specific growth markets.

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San Diego – ‘Liberty Station’ - 5400 sq ft Restaurant & Bar

San Diego County, CA

San Diego – ‘Liberty Station’ - 5400 sq ft Restaurant & Bar with Huge Patio – Enviable Location. RRC#5255 Asking Price: $225,000 Location: San Diego County Annual Revenue: $1,600,000 Annual Cash Flow:...

$225,000

$225,000

Heart of Korean Town- Famous Boba Tea Shop for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

This is a prime opportunity to acquire a high-volume, turnkey beverage space in the heart of Koreatown’s busiest corridor. This location currently operates as a successful franchised Tea Studio, but...

$98,000

$98,000

6 Bed Elderly Care Home-Grossing $42k Month 4SALE

Richmond, CA

Rare Care Home Find on the border of El Cerrito and Richmond in Contra Costa County! Facility is Full with 6 clients, Monthly gross per Seller at $42k. This Property and Business is listed at...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Solar Installation Contractor with Strong Earnings

Ventura County, CA

This well-established solar installation contractor has earned a reputation for quality workmanship, integrity, and customer service. Operating in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties with selective...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $284,000

A MUST SEE! Premiere Wine Country Restaurant & Music Venue

Napa County, CA

A MUST SEE! Premiere Wine Country Restaurant & Music Venue, w/Valuable Liquor License. Will Sell Fast At This Price! RRC#5246 Asking Price: $159,000 Location: Napa County Annual Revenue: $2,998,191...

$159,000

$159,000

Two Branded Gas stations for sale Combined Package

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Kings County, CA

Two Branded Gas Stations for sale with real estate, Combined Package. Both are high-volume stations, and the seller prefers to sell them combined. ASKING $17,500,000 for both locations. Could you call...

$17,500,000

$17,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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.