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Owner-Operated Home Furniture Retailer

Tustin, CA

Reduced price; TURNKEY FURNITURE RETAIL OPPORTUNITY - DELIVER IMMEDIATE CASH FLOW Step into a profitable 18-year furniture retail operation that delivers consistent revenue while providing you...

$129,000

$129,000

Teriyaki, Sushi Roll and Ramen Restaurant with Loyal Customer Base

Winnetka, CA

Business Overview Well-established Japanese Teriyaki restaurant located in a busy residential and commercial area of Winnetka. This business has built a strong local reputation and loyal customer base...

$70,000

$70,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Sushi Restaurant with Walking to Beach

Seal Beach, CA

1). Monthly gross is $120,000 to $130,000 2). Monthly rents $ 9,300 + $ Including NNN 3). Lease Has to New 4). Size is approx. 2,200 SF. 5). Ample Parking lot 7). The restaurant has been owned 20...

$530,000

$530,000

Cash Flow: $330,000

Dry Cleaner With Plant - Absentee Owner

Los Angeles, CA

Drastic Price Reduction! 2026 To-Date Monthly Net profit is $4962. Own your established dry cleaning business in the heart of Silverlake, where , where customers have been coming through the doors...

$170,000

$170,000

Preschool Business For Sale Turlock, CA

Turlock, CA

Offers convenient access to major roadways, nearby residential neighborhoods, and local amenities. Situated in a well-established area of Turlock, the location provides excellent visibility and...

$795,000

$795,000

Preschool Business For Sale Turlock, CA

Turlock, CA

A residential and community- oriented area in this mid-sized city in Stanislaus County, in California’s Central Valley. Known for its suburban feel, local schools, and family-friendly neighborhoods,...

$600,000

$600,000

Subway Franchise in San Fernando Valley is for sale

Chatsworth, CA

Subway Franchise in San Fernando Valley is for sale. 1000 Sq Ft Subway was renovated in 2023, Store opens only 6 days a week and short hours, by opening long hours and Sundays can increase the sales....

$77,000

$77,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Growing B2B Signage Company

California

An established and growing franchise custom signage and graphics business serving a diverse commercial client base in a major California market. The company produces the signs businesses depend on to...

$775,000

$775,000

Cash Flow: $204,099

Preschool For Sale Morgan Hill, CA (Real Estate & Business)

Morgan Hill, CA

Situated in Santa Clara County in the southern San Francisco Bay Area of California. Monterey Road follows a historic route connecting Gilroy and San Jose and is lined with a mix of local businesses,...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

High Volume Ice Cream Shop - Manufacture and Retail- 3 Business In 1

Alhambra, CA

This is a rare chance to own a top-producing La Michoacana-style ice cream shop in the heart of Alhambra with exceptional revenue and a loyal customer base. Fully licensed and equipped with its own...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $167,055

Smoke Shop Seller Financing is Available

Santa Clara County, CA

Smoke Shop Seller Financing is Available Historically made over $180,000 Net Profit Outstanding Opportunity in a Prime Santa Clara County Location. This beautifully situated smoke shop is located in...

$170,000

$170,000

Under Contract - Golf Cart Sales, Service and Repair

Kern County, CA

Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to own a well-established Golf Cart Sales, Service, and Repair business based in Kern County, California. Operating profitably since 2000, this business...

$210,000

$210,000

Cash Flow: $97,988

One Of A Kind Wine Bar For Sale in WINE COUNTRY!

Sonoma County, CA

One Of A Kind Wine Bar For Sale in WINE COUNTRY! Highly Rated, Stunning Design and Strong Goodwill RRC#5200 Asking Price: $179,000 Location: Sonoma County Annual Revenue: $723,377 Monthly Rent: $5191...

$179,000

$179,000

Absentee Run Property Management Company

San Jose, CA

Founded in 2022, this business provides personalized property management services for both landlords and tenants, handling leasing, maintenance, and HOA coordination. The company currently manages 12...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $55,139

Highly Rated Turnkey Organic Bistro

Shasta County, CA

This well-established organic bistro represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly regarded, mission-driven brick-and-mortar food concept. The business has built an excellent reputation for...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $34,011

Profitable Flooring and Installation Business Ripe for New Owner!

Contra Costa County, CA

Founded in 2011, this Flooring Sales and Installation business has thrived through thick and thin! Best of all, current Gross Revenue has been generated with almost ZERO MARKETING SPEND. With an...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $345,150

Mark Tzalka, LCBB, CFC

https://www.tsifranchisegroup.org/

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Mark Tzalka, LCBB, EECA is a Certified Business Broker. was associated with "Murphy Business " for 10 years as an area developer. One Of The Largest And Most Successful Business Brokerage Firms In The Nation With Offices Conveniently Located Throughout The United States. Mark Tzalka, is also a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser.

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8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA

Hayward, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D routes, fully overlapped, based out of HAYWARD CALIFORNIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. Each route comes with an experienced...

$925,000

$925,000

EBITDA: $243,000

Mochi Donuts and coffee with kitchen for sale in Irvine

Irvine, CA

Established mochi donut and specialty dessert shop strategically located within a Japanese marketplace in Irvine, operating successfully since March 2022. This turnkey operation specializes in...

$150,000

$150,000

Mochi Donuts with kitchen for sale in Torrance Japanese marketplace

Torrance, CA

Picture yourself as the owner of this thriving mochi donut shop in Torrance's authentic Japanese marketplace. You'll be serving those Instagram-worthy, chewy-sweet mochi donuts that customers can't...

$150,000

$150,000

Established Muffler & Exhaust Repair Shop with Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Contra Costa County, CA

The operating business is offered at $100,000, with the commercial real estate priced at $1,250,000. The sellers are flexible in how the transaction is structured and are open to selling the business...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

EBITDA: $37,028

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Smoke Shop/ $28K Monthly Net Income/ Help Run / Low Rent

Imperial County, CA

Offered for sale is a high-performing, turnkey tobacco and smoke shop located in the heart of Imperial County. This established retail business generates an impressive $70,000 in average monthly gross...

$488,000

$488,000

Cash Flow: $336,000

Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Lake Tahoe CA Area

Placer County, CA

Established, profitable chiropractic practice for sale in Lake Tahoe, CA – in a prime location surrounded by beauty! This established chiropractic practice demonstrates consistent annual collections...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $263,856

Plumbing Acquisition Opportunity in California

California

Brentwood Growth has been retained to represent a premier plumbing business that serves residential and commercial clients in California. Company Profile · The Company was founded decades ago · Offers...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $531,000

$150,000 Cash Flow – $31K Down

Oakland, CA

Personal training gym near Baller Park, West Oakland — $31K down, SBA approved. Four consecutive years of growth. No employees — ready for an owner-operator to step in. Serves both one-on-one clients...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $137,291

Asian fusion restaurant for sale in Saratoga historic downtown

Saratoga, CA

Imagine yourself running your own Asian fusion restaurant in the heart of Saratoga's charming historic downtown district. This established restaurant offers you a fantastic opportunity to step into a...

$226,000

$226,000

Pizza Franchise

Solano County, CA

$120,000 Net Pizza Twist Franchise This is a prime location for a pizza restaurant with significant growth potential. Pizza Twist is one of the fastest-growing pizza franchises in the U.S., featuring...

$160,000

$160,000

Bar & Grill With Type 47 License - SBA Pre-Qualified

San Diego County, CA

Great opportunity to acquire a well-established bar & grill located on a high-traffic corner in Point Loma. The business has strong neighborhood support, steady repeat customers, and a full bar with...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $185,934

Established Assisted Living Facility - RCFE for Sale

San Jacinto, CA

Nestled in a very desirable quite area of San Jacinto, surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and homes of well-established upscale neighborhoods. Residential Care Facility for Elderly dedicated to...

$630,000

$630,000

Turnkey Child Care Operation | Absentee Ownership | Real Estate.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Redlands, CA

This offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire a high-capacity, established child care operation together with the underlying real estate. The business operates under a near-absentee ownership...

$3,250,000

$3,250,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Beloved Local Coffee Shop - Strong Culture and Community

Los Angeles County, CA

This established coffee and tea shop is a true neighborhood fixture—recognized for high-quality coffee and matcha, a welcoming atmosphere, and service that feels personal and consistent. The menu is...

$725,000

$725,000

Cash Flow: $251,202

Profitable general dentist practice in Vista/Fallbrook/Esco area

San Diego County, CA

Profitable general dentist practice in Vista/Fallbrook/Esco area Profitable, fast-growing, and patient-centered general dentistry practice in desirable suburban area of inland North San Diego County...

$799,000

$799,000

Cash Flow: $475,000

Premier, Profitable SoCal Acting School (SBA avail)

Orange County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire Orange County's most prestigious and profitable acting studio. For over 15 years, this institution has been the market leader, providing LA-quality training with...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $86,000

7 FedEx Ground Routes, FREMONT CA

Newark, CA

Imagine owning seven well-established FedEx Ground pickup and delivery routes in Fremont, California - a turnkey opportunity that's ready to start generating cash flow from day one. You'll love how...

$893,000

$893,000

EBITDA: $250,000

Established Traditional Japanese restaurant

Davis, CA

Hikari is a well-established traditional Japanese restaurant operating as the only Omakase restaurant in the Sacramento-Davis area since 2021. Located in prime downtown Davis with 1,200 square feet of...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Established pizzeria at Hayes Valley of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

This established pizzeria restaurant presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in San Francisco's vibrant Hayes Valley neighborhood. The business has demonstrated consistent profitability while...

$220,000

$220,000

Turnkey Auto Body Paint Supply Business

San Mateo County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, Turnkey automotive paint supply business located in San Mateo County. The business specializes in high-quality automotive paint products and...

$649,000

$649,000

Cash Flow: $223,901

Gas station business & property for sale

Fresno, CA

Over 19k SqFt property located off the freeway with 2 buildings, 100 Sq fT each. One building is a food mart and second one is vacant and can add a Restaurant, Repair Shop or Car Wash. The station is...

$1,969,000

$1,969,000

High Volume Supermarket Business for sale

Yucaipa, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-positioned neighborhood market in the growing area. The Market is strategically located on a high-visibility corridor with strong daily exposure and...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Glass Glazing business

Sacramento, CA

This business is currently an owner-operator. Buy this company before it's too late. Lower price business established in 1985, this reputable glass business has built a strong reputation serving both...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $287,580

Laundry with Real Estate & Rental Income

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Compton, CA

Turnkey coin laundry with property included, plus additional rental income. This property is situated on a 0.42 -acre lot with an approximately 6,831 square feet of freestanding building. Excellent...

$3,800,000

$3,800,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Bicycle Shop in Alhambra

Alhambra, CA

Nestled in the bustling city of Alhambra, California lies a fantastic opportunity to own a thriving Bicycle shop. This well established retail business is currently up for sale offering unique chance...

$70,000

$70,000

Cash Flow: $49,000

Established Pizza Business

Sacramento, CA

This is not a franchise! independently branded 631K Annual Revenue Rent is 3500 a month Seller finance available with 200K down payment...

$350,000

$350,000

New and preowned variety, vintage, antique

Los Angeles County, CA

This established retail operation represents a diversified discount merchandise business with over fifteen years of continuous operations and demonstrated revenue performance. We carry new and...

$250,000

$250,000

Delicious Sandwich shop with kitchen for sale in San Jose plaza

San Jose, CA

Imagine yourself as the owner of this charming sandwich shop nestled in a bustling San Jose shopping plaza. You'll love the established customer base that keeps coming back for those generous...

$268,000

$268,000

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High Volume Auto repair shop for sale in Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

Imagine yourself running a thriving auto repair business in Sacramento's bustling commercial district! This established shop has been serving the community for years, building a loyal customer base...

$450,000

$450,000

Modern Japanese hot pot restaurant for sale in Downtown Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

Established Modern Japanese Hot Pot Restaurant - Downtown Sacramento This thriving Japanese hot pot restaurant represents an exceptional investment opportunity in Sacramento's premier entertainment...

$500,000

$500,000

Established Thai Restaurant for Sale

Citrus Heights, CA

Prime Location | Turnkey | Strong Visibility Well-established Thai restaurant offered for sale in Citrus Heights, operating successfully for 14 years. Located in a busy shopping center on a major...

$80,000

$80,000

Beauty Supply and 98 Cents Store

Los Angeles, CA

Long standing Community Business of Beauty Supply and 98 Cents Discount store in a small size retail center is for sale. The price includes inventory whos cost is about $80,000. The remaining lease is...

$100,000

$100,000

Profitable Low-Voltage & Cabling Company – Turnkey, High-Demand

California

(Under Contract) This established, profitable low-voltage technology company offers structured cabling, wireless design, AV integration, and sound management solutions to commercial clients throughout...

$1,780,000

$1,780,000

Cash Flow: $477,384

Water Restoration Business

Los Angeles, CA

Step into a high-demand Los Angeles market with this turnkey water damage restoration franchise opportunity. This 11-year-old business includes substantial value in professional-grade equipment,...

$975,000

$975,000

EBITDA: $556,000

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.