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Upscale Dog Grooming Business

Santa Clara County, CA

This premier pet grooming business in the San Francisco Bay Area has earned a strong reputation since 2009 for quality, consistency and personalized service. Operated as a sole proprietorship by its...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $100,001

Premier Powersports Manufacturer and Distributor

California

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a premier widely recognized branded powersports manufacturing and distribution company currently generating $10M+ in annual gross revenue and has historically...

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

Gift'ed

Rancho Mirage, CA

This charming gift shop for sale is located in the heart of beautiful Rancho Mirage, CA, within a bustling high-end shopping center anchored by Gelson's Market. The store enjoys excellent visibility...

$45,000

$45,000

Drywall Construction Business in Northern California

Sacramento County, CA

ACQUISITION ALERT: High-Volume "Speed & Scale" Drywall Business in Northern California Attention Strategic Buyers and Industry-Experienced Investors: This is an exceptional SBA-prequalified...

$995,000

$995,000

Cash Flow: $567,126

Rafo's Cafe!

Burbank, CA

Seize the chance to own and operate Rafo's Cafe, a well-established business in a high-traffic area of Burbank! Known for its delicious pizzas, flavorful kabob plates, and a diverse menu, this...

$250,000

$250,000

Clean & Beautiful Teriyaki Restaurant for sale

Orange County, CA

6 days open - Immaculate and Stylish Teriyaki Restaurant . Great Location ,Turn-key Operation. Prime ,high -visibility location in busy area surrounded by McDonald's with major grocery store. Served...

$850,000

$850,000

Cash Flow: $325,000

Chill Bar in Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

A lively and vibrant Chill Bar located in Palm Springs, perfect for those who love to dance and have fun. This popular hotspot features reasonably priced drinks, ensuring great value for patrons. The...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Cash Flow: $607,869

Premium Millwork, Endless Potential

California

Imagine walking into a millwork shop where quality speaks louder than any sales pitch. You'll find yourself in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, where discerning homeowners invest seriously in...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $71,503

Full-Service Hair Salon

Los Angeles, CA

This established full-service hair salon represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in Downtown Los Angeles' premier commercial district. Operating continuously for over 30 years, the business has...

$148,000

$148,000

Cash Flow: $45,000

Premier Special Event Rental Business where the “Wine Meets the Waves”

Santa Barbara, CA

This is an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a long-established, full-service event rental business with an impressive 50-year legacy in Coastal California. The location is emphatically described...

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

Cash Flow: $403,000

Market Sushi

Huntington Beach, CA

Market Sushi Business for Sale – Stable Operation Business *Business Type: Market Sushi (Franchise) *Employees: 1 Full-Time, No Part-Time (Approx. $5,100 monthly payroll) *Owner’s Involvement: The...

$18,000

$18,000

Cash Flow: $73,416

Supermarket w/ Restaurant - Asset Sale / Huge Potential

Los Angeles County, CA

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a newly remodeled supermarket and restaurant offered as an asset sale, sold strictly as-is. The business occupies a well-sized 2,500 sq. ft. space and has...

$119,000

$119,000

Desirable North Hills location

North Hills, CA

Great northeast Valley location with excellent demographics. Good visibility and parking. Good mix of machines to service all customers. Gross lease with good terms....

$820,000

$820,000

Santa Monica Beer & Wine Bar with no Food Required – Eclectic Concept

Santa Monica, CA

This Santa Monica nightlife venue is known for its eclectic atmosphere, and bohemian crowd comprised of neighborhood denizens, students, and area revelers. The venue has managed to create an appealing...

$145,000

$145,000

Cash Flow: $58,325

Market Sushi--High Volume

Santa Ana, CA

Market Sushi Business for Sale – Stable Revenue Structure *Business Type: Market Sushi (Franchise) *Employees: 2 Full Time, No Part Time *Owner’s Involvement: The owner does not work at the kiosk, and...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $230,052

San Francisco Bay Area Med Spa For Sale (#2040)

Livermore, CA

A profitable, physician-owned medical spa on the eastern edge of the Bay Area is seeking a growth-oriented partner or buyer. The practice is owned and actively operated by three licensed physicians,...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $440,000

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Drive Thru Restaurant for Sale. Prime Santa Ana Location, Turn Key

Santa Ana, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, turn-key drive-thru restaurant in one of Santa Ana's busiest commercial corridors. Located directly adjacent to Santa Ana College and positioned...

$149,000

$149,000

Breakfast and Brunch restaurant for sale in Saratoga affluent area

Saratoga, CA

Breakfast and brunch eatery for sale in Saratoga. Charming spot, plus patio, for breakfasts burgers, salmon and other traditional favorites, cooked with international flair. Artistic Food Paired with...

$180,000

$180,000

Consistant Performer Grocery store

San Joaquin County, CA

Well Established grocery store which has been maintaining business since 2008 and the seller has owned it for almost 10 years. Stand alone building in a very Good Location - well know and popular in...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

EBITDA: $192,884

Established Korean Restaurant in Fullerton – Turnkey & Profitable

Fullerton, CA

Beautifully maintained Korean restaurant located in the heart of Fullerton’s vibrant dining district. This turnkey establishment offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, a fully equipped commercial...

$685,000

$685,000

EBITDA: $195,000

Successful, Long Established Full Service Dental Lab in Beautiful CA

California

Imagine stepping into a thriving dental laboratory that's been perfecting smiles since 1979. You'll discover a turnkey operation where quality craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, creating the...

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

Cash Flow: $534,000

High Volume Beer/Wine Market

Fresno County, CA

Profitable Beer/Wine Market – Strong Margins This established beer/wine market offers an exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking a stable, high-margin operation with...

$649,000

$649,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Established Pressure Washing Service — 20+ Years Strong Cash Flow

Riverside County, CA

2024 Revenue: ~$244,000 | 2024 SDE: ~$105,000 Location: Southern California This well-established Southern California pressure washing company has been providing high-quality exterior cleaning...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $106,000

Preschool | Childcare building for Sale

Davis, CA

Marcus and Millichap is pleased to present a vacant specialty use property located in a dense residential area in Davis, a growing suburb of Sacramento, California. The property sits on 0.50 acres of...

$2,250,000

$2,250,000

Well Established-Profitable-High End-Retail Spirits Business

San Francisco, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, highly profitable specialty spirits business with over 20 years of success and a national reputation. Features one of the largest selections of...

$889,000

$889,000

EV charger

Los Angeles, CA

Do you have a vacant plot of land, Gas station, car wash ,or open area with enough room for new infrastructure? We are offering Government grant plug-in EV charging stations installed directly on your...

$80,000

$80,000

Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Services

Orange County, CA

The Company provides world-class geotechnical services in California. They have been a pillar in the engineering and construction community for 26 years. Their reputation is unmatched, with multiple...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $346,246

Hibachi + Sushi Concept - Full Bar - Downtown Location

Riverside County, CA

What a concept! This modern hibachi and sushi restaurant is located in the heart of a vibrant downtown district, surrounded by both thriving businesses and affluent residential communities. With a...

$699,888

$699,888

Cash Flow: $400,000

Dry Cleaners for sale

Tarzana, CA

2200 Sq ft full service dry cleaners, professional alteration, wash,dry and fold laundry services...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $72,000

Mediterranean Cuisine for sale

Woodland Hills, CA

Mediterranean restaurant was established in 2008, 3300 SqFt well known restaurant and hookah lounge is located in major shopping center with plenty parking spaces. Active Liquor, Hookah, and...

$445,000

$445,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Turnkey Folsom Restaurant For Sale! Business Opportunity !!

Folsom, CA

Prime Loacation: • Great opportunity, turnkey bussines situated in a high-foot-traffic area. Located at a signalized intersection. • Average daily traffic counts: Folsom Auburn Rd: 36,700 Vehicles Per...

$58,000

$58,000

Car sales and rental with property for sale

Long Beach, CA

Rental car and sales with 10k SqFt lot and 1000 Sf building for sale. Car sales,rental, and service under one roof. GREAT OPPORTUNITY Very motivated seller...

$999,000

$999,000

Cash Flow: $360,000

Established Silicon Valley Mail Center Franchise – SC2248

California

Established Silicon Valley Mail Center Franchise – SC2248 Financial Information Asking Price: $174,900 Cash Flow: $20,000 Gross Revenue: $200,000 Down Payment: $174,900 Adjusted EBITDA: On request...

$174,900

$174,900

Cash Flow: $20,000

Smoke Shop, Help Run

Los Angeles County, CA

An outstanding opportunity to acquire a profitable, long-established smoke and vape shop located in the heart of the valley. Positioned along a major thoroughfare in a highly trafficked retail...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Profitable Full-Service Bay Area Catering Business

California

Well-established Bay Area catering and event company with over 40 years of success and an exceptional reputation for quality, creativity, and reliability. Business provides full-service catering,...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $419,850

Profitable Full-Service Bay Area Catering Business

California

Well-established Bay Area catering and event company with over 40 years of success and an exceptional reputation for quality, creativity, and reliability. Business provides full-service catering,...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $419,850

Chinese Restaurant — $180,000 Net — San Mateo County + Liquor License

San Mateo County, CA

Turn-key Chinese restaurant with 25 years of proven performance and an owner ready to retire. Situated in the San Mateo area, the space is approximately 1,900 sq ft. The current lease in place is...

$240,000

$240,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Mexican Restaurant Great Location

Sunnyvale, CA

This is a well located family owned Mexican Restaurant in business for + 33 years same location. They serve traditional Mexican dishes and the type 47 ABC license allows Margaritas, etc. They have...

$225,000

$225,000

Liquor Store – Alameda County (PRICE DROP)

Alameda County, CA

An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established, semi-absentee run liquor store located in a high-traffic corridor in Alameda County. Positioned within a busy retail strip and surrounded by...

$310,000

$310,000

XM Custom Printing

Desert Hot Springs, CA

For sale is a thriving custom print business that specializes in a wide range of personalized printing services. This well-established company caters to diverse customer needs by offering custom...

$77,000

$77,000

Cash Flow: $46,000

Asian Meat Products Mfg. with Strong EBITDA

Los Angeles County, CA

Business Description: Family owned and operated that has been in business for thirty-eight years, currently managed by second generation sister and brother. Company processes “ready to eat” and “heat...

$4,300,000

$4,300,000

EBITDA: $766,000

Teriyaki chicken in L.A.

Los Angeles, CA

This Teriyaki place is a small restaurant that specializes in Teriyaki chicken but have other staple dishes as well. This is the only smoked Teriyaki place in town and a long time staple in the...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Established Pakistani Restaurant For Sale In - Woodland, Ca

Woodland, CA

A fantastic opportunity to acquire an established Pakistani restaurant in a highly desirable area of Woodland, California. This prime location, amidst bustling commercial and residential buildings,...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

Liquor in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

This is such a cute and lovely place and carries great quality items and variety of goods to choose from and they carry all the highest quality brands and have an excellent selections of merchandise...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Vinod Desar

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty Commercial Division

Serving Riverside County, CA

We are a leader in the commercial real estate industry, offering a robust suite of services to our business, multifamily and commercial property clients. Powered by deep relationships and industry-changing technology, our professionals sell, finance, and service commercial real estate, providing support for the entire life cycle of our clients’ assets. Our unique ownership structure allows us to put our clients’ interests first and create a marketplace that delivers a superior experience.

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Established Pool Service and Supply Company -( Since 1998 | SBA)

Santa Clara County, CA

This current owner has been operating the business since 1998, and is a well-established pool supply and maintenance company based in Santa Clara County, California. Fully licensed and bonded by the...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Cash Flow: $950,000

Hair Salon in Koreatown

Los Angeles, CA

Established hair salon in Koreatown with affordable rent and small location to be a great starter salon. Plenty of parking available....

$35,000

$35,000

Unique Sushi in Ventura

Ventura, CA

This sushi restaurant is a comfortable place for customers to relax and socialize while enjoying marvelous, exceptional and delicious food. This sushi restaurant has an ambiance that makes customers...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $156,000

Long Established Deli at the Beach

Santa Cruz County, CA

Located at the beach for over forty years, this sandwich shop has been a favorite place for both locals and the tourists who vacation in the area year after year. The business has a large menu that...

$398,000

$398,000

Cash Flow: $132,065

Sandwich Shop & Deli. Easy operation. 10am-6pm. Corner location.

Santa Clara County, CA

HIGHLIGHTS Easy business to own and operate, and is open only 10am-6pm. Great downtown location. 2 outside patios with umbrellas. PRODUCTS / SERVICES / CUSTOMERS Mostly sandwiches but also some...

$185,000

$185,000

Cash Flow: $115,627

Boba tea and desserts shop for sale in Merced

Merced, CA

This established boba tea and dessert café operates from a premium 1,300 square foot commercial facility within a high-traffic marketplace shopping center in Merced, California. The business maintains...

$65,000

$65,000

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.