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Businesses For Sale in California

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$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...

$650,000

$650,000

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

Jock Purtle

Business Exits Inc.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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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

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

Oceanside Bar/Restaurant For Sale

Oceanside, CA

Rare coastal Oceanside bar/restaurant with full liquor license and live entertainment. Old liquor license included with limited and favorable conditions. Alcohol service and consumption permitted 7...

$395,000

$395,000

76 Branded Gas Station with Convenience Store Business & Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Merced County, CA

76 Branded Gas Station with Convenience Store Business & Property in Merced County Area. Freeway location, 4 MPDs, double-walled tanks, Big Lot, store size. Store sales average $45,000/month, Gas...

$3,800,000

$3,800,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Chevron Branded Gas station, Car Wash & Convenience Store for Sale.

Merced County, CA

Chevron gas station, Car Wash, & Convenience Store Business with Real Estate for Sale. Freeway location, High Visibility, Freeway Signage, 6 MPDs, Chevron Brand. Chevron Brand is month-to-month. Shell...

$6,200,000

$6,200,000

Arco ampm Gas Station, Car Wash Business with Property for Sale

Tulare County, CA

Arco AM PM Gas Station Business with Property for Sale in Tulare County, CA It's an oversized lot, 1.15 Acres in size, with two buildings—one for a gas Station & second for a Car wash. Store size is...

$7,500,000

$7,500,000

High Volume Liquor Store Business with Property for Sale

Sonoma County, CA

ESTABLISHED HIGH-VOLUME LIQUOR STORE WITH REAL ESTATE OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY This exceptional acquisition opportunity presents a well-established liquor retail operation with accompanying real estate...

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Turnkey Restaurant in High-Traffic San Diego Neighborhood

San Diego, CA

Prime restaurant location in a high-traffic San Diego neighborhood surrounded by dense residential housing and ongoing development, providing strong built-in customer demand. This is an asset sale of...

$249,000

$249,000

High Volume Liquor Store On Stand Alone Building Ample Parking

Wilmington, CA

STORE SALES $ 75000 TO $ 80,000 PER MONTH PER MONTH . LOTTO INCOME IS $ 3500 PER MONTH . RENT IS ONLY $ 4500 PER MONTH . STORE IS REMODELED WITH LOTS OF PARKING ON HUGE LOT. THIS STORE IS 100 PERCENT...

$899,000

$899,000

Cash Flow: $265,000

Southern California Home Health Opportunity

Irvine, CA

This home health agency is a rare and strategic opportunity for experienced healthcare operators looking to enter or expand in the California home health market. The agency is structured as a...

$60,000

$60,000

30+ Year Old Trucking Company located in Southern California

California

HS Listing ID-69655 Asking Price: $62,999,999 Annual Figures: 2025 Gross Sales: $27,431,181 Net Profit: $10,116,543 Highlights: - Company started in 1992 - Located in Southern California - Employee...

$62,999,999

$62,999,999

Cash Flow: $10,116,543

Truck Stop w/ 3 Restaurants & Real Property

Tulare County, CA

Truck Stop with 3 Restaurants and Real Property This is a unique opportunity to own a well-established truck stop with three restaurants and the real estate, located just off Highway 99, priced at...

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

Preschool For Sale Stockton, CA (Real Estate & Business)

Stockton, CA

Situated in a well-established central Stockton corridor along North Pershing Avenue, a major thoroughfare known for its strong mix of residential neighborhoods, schools, and neighborhood retail...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Very popular cafe for sale

Placer County, CA

This well-positioned café represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in Placer County's competitive food service market. The business has operated successfully for three years, demonstrating...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $1,527

Confidential Two-Unit Restaurant Portfolio for Sale Premium California

Los Angeles County, CA

Confidential Two-Unit Restaurant Portfolio for Sale Premium California Markets | Established Brand | Immediate Cash Flow + Growth Upside RRC#5238 Asking Price: $2,750,000 Location: Los Angeles County...

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

Confidential Restaurant for Sale – High-Volume Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

Confidential Restaurant for Sale – High-Volume Southern California Market RRC#5237 Asking Price: $1,350,000 Location: Los Angeles County Annual Revenue: $2,800,000 Annual Cash Flow: $23,750 Monthly...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Market Sushi

Diamond Bar, CA

This sushi business is located inside a large supermarket, generating consistent sales from regular grocery shoppers. Because customers naturally visit the market for daily shopping, the business...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $82,285

Market Sushi

Pasadena, CA

This sushi business is located inside a large supermarket, generating consistent sales from regular grocery shoppers. Because customers naturally visit the market for daily shopping, the business...

$97,000

$97,000

Cash Flow: $174,857

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Transworld Business Advisors of Redding

Serving Tehama County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. With a track record of helping over 10,000 business owners maximize the value of their businesses, we're committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

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Owner-Absentee Hardwood Flooring Business | Open 40+ Years

Los Angeles, CA

This established hardwood flooring store offers a proven, turnkey operation that runs smoothly under owner-absentee management. The business provides a full range of hardwood flooring products and...

$1,594,000

$1,594,000

Cash Flow: $444,140

Well-established popular American family diner in OC for sale

Orange County, CA

This well-established American family diner/cafe represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in North Orange County's competitive dining market. Operating continuously since 2011, the business has...

$390,000

$390,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Confidential Restaurant Opportunity — Established Destination Location

Mono County, CA

Confidential Restaurant Opportunity — Established Destination Location in Californias #1 Ski Resort Proven Performance | Strong Margins | Long Operating History RRC# 5236 Asking Price: $1,400,000...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Placer County Turnkey Boutique Café

Placer County, CA

This may be your last chance for this highly acclaimed, chef-driven French pâtisserie in a premier commercial corridor. This stylish, 3-year-old café offers a turnkey opportunity in a high-traffic...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Well Established Pest Control Co Service Contracts

San Bernardino County, CA

This 21 year old business is located in a beautiful area with thousands of vacation properties and second homes. They are a trusted vendor to home owners, property managers, municipal buildings and...

$595,000

$595,000

Cash Flow: $248,000

Well known franchise bakery for sale

Orange County, CA

The well-known, well-established, thriving franchise bakery and coffee shop, where the aroma of fresh-baked goods welcomes both you and your loyal customers. This well-established bakery has been...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

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.