Riverside County, CA
Help students reach their full potential at this tutoring center. Fully functional and furnished learning center. Current owners have prospered in this territory. Clean, modern and fully turnkey! Come...
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Established Tutoring Center
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Commercial Interior Design & Design/Construction Documents
California
This outstanding acquisition opportunity is an interior design firm for office and business spaces. In addition to commercial interior design the Company also does planning and assists in construction...
Cash Flow: $375,000
Patented At-Home Vision Testing Platform
San Jose, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire the only fully built, clinically validated, FDA-registered at-home vision diagnostics platform shipping at scale. A 29-patent portfolio pairs with proprietary,...
Cash Flow: $28,490
Established Farmers Agency in El Cajon | Spanish-Speaking Client
El Cajon, CA
Established insurance agency in El Cajon with approximately $2.4M in premium and a strong foundation of bundled households that support strong retention and long-term client relationships. The book is...
50-Year Government Flooring Contractor – $1.5M Revenue | Govt Contract
Los Angeles County, CA
Established in 1972, this California-based licensed flooring and general contracting business specializes in public-sector, municipal, and institutional projects. The company generates approximately...
Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer and Retailer
Los Angeles County, CA
Hemp and Cannabis Equipment Manufacturer and Retailer - Well Established Brand with Low-Overhead and Global Sales This innovative cannabis equipment design and assembly business, established in 2016,...
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Cash Flow: $440,000
Sactown Family Fun – Profitable Family Entertainment Business
Rancho Cordova, CA
Sactown Family Fun presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established family entertainment center in Rancho Cordova, California. Operating successfully since 2007, this profitable...
Turnkey Modern Liquor Store w/Rare Tasting & Type 21 License
Culver City, CA
Turnkey, fully modernized wine & spirits store with rare upside for the right owner. This is the only liquor store within a 5-block driving radius, backed by a very loyal customer base and revenue up...
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Established national franchise business in a great center for a sale
Petaluma, CA
Strong brand name, great franchisor who supports every step of the business, and provides training to both employees and owners. The business is primarily manager-run. As owners, we need to support...
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Stockton Pool Service Route for Sale
San Joaquin County, CA
Long term established, great paying clientele. Pools are all set up so that if you maintain the equipment, the pool maintenance is super smooth. Highly successful seller with provide a wealth of...
Cash Flow: $95,000
Young Chefs Academy
Franchise
Available in California
Young Chefs® Academy is the nation's leading kids' cooking franchise — a purpose-built, culinary education brand where children from preschool through high school learn to measure, mix, sauté, and master real culinary skills in a fun, hands-on environment. Serious Fun. Experts in kids cooking. Inspiring a new generation.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $289,709
Dry Cleaners - Agency & Plant
Escondido, CA
Established 1998, this full-service Escondido dry cleaner runs a proven plant-and-agency model with a tenured team and on-site manager. Equipment and vehicles included; leases transferable; delivered...
Cash Flow: $66,313
Studio City, Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Route is in very desirable areas that have great growth potential. Route has been established for 45 years. The accounts are all close to each other. (Very tight route.) Two weeks off paid vacation....
Cash Flow: $108,000
Window Cleaning Business - Prime Territory in Los Angeles County
$100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Unique Vein Clinic for Sale - Sacramento, California
Sacramento County, CA
Established Vein Clinic for Sale in Sacramento County This turnkey vein clinic presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established vein practice in Sacramento's under served market....
Profitable Crumbl Franchise for Sale – $1.5M Annual Revenue
Riverside County, CA
PROFITABLE CRUMBL FRANCHISE FOR SALE – $1.5M ANNUAL REVENUE | $350K PROFIT This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly successful and fully operational Crumbl Cookies franchise generating...
EBITDA: $350,000
Susan Yang
Sunrise Investment International
Serving Riverside County, CA
Susan Yang provides personalized commercial, investment, business sales, and residential real estate services throughout Southern California. Her primary areas of focus include office buildings, warehouses and industrial properties, multi-unit investment properties, retail and mixed-use properties, commercial land, large farms, ranches, wineries, vineyards, and business opportunities. With more than ten years of residential real estate experience, Susan brings extensive knowledge of property marketing, pricing, negotiations, contracts, due diligence, and transaction coordination to every assignment. She represents sellers, buyers, business owners, and investors, providing personalized guidance from the initial consultation through closing. Susan is a California licensed real estate professional affiliated with Sunrise Investment International. Bilingual services are available in English and Chinese.
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Dental Laboratory for sale
Sacramento, CA
Established owner-operated dental laboratory for sale with a strong reputation for quality, consistency, and personalized service. This fully equipped lab features the latest digital dental...
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Japanese Teppanyaki and Sushi Restaurant for Sale
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
ESTABLISHED JAPANESE TEPPANYAKI AND SUSHI RESTAURANT FOR SALE Kobe Japanese House presents a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving 15-year-established Japanese restaurant in prime Rancho Cucamonga....
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Cash Flow: $311,754
Classic French Dining | Timeless Ambiance | A Rare Opportunity
Exeter, CA
CAFÉ LAFAYETTE IS NOT SIMPLY A RESTAURANT — IT IS AN EXPERIENCE Café Lafayette is an experience carefully crafted around classic French technique, refined European comfort, and timeless ambiance....
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Baskin Robbins store for sale in Sacramento good neighborhood!
Sacramento, CA
Easy to run, profitable, located in Greenhaven great neighborhood in Sacramento. It's the second best place to Disneyland....
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Cash Flow: $57,000
High-Volume, Profitable Indian Grocery & Restaurant – Turnkey Opportun
Sutter County, CA
Business Overview An exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-established, high-volume Indian grocery store and restaurant. This highly profitable business has served as a staple in the local...
Teriyaki Madness
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Our food is addictive and our concept is fresh!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,113,760
Pomona Lounge Club for Sale
Pomona, CA
POMONA LOUNGE CLUB FOR SALE Premises: 4300' + 500' patio - 200 capacity Rent: $7200 per mo. + $800 nets Term: Five Plus Five Parking: Exclusive Parking Lot ABC License: 4 am Liquor License + Live...
Turnkey Martial Arts & Fitness Studio in Prime Lake Arrowhead Village
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Rare Turnkey Martial Arts & Fitness Business Opportunity in Beautiful Lake Arrowhead Village Have you ever dreamed of owning a business in a beautiful lakefront mountain community? This is a rare...
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Established Beauty Salon with Loyal Clientele
$25,000
Van Nuys, CA
Gas Food and More
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chico, CA
Imagine owning your own thriving convenience store and gas station in the heart of Chico, California. Gas & Food represents everything you've been looking for in a turnkey business opportunity. You'll...
Healthy Vending with Healthy ProfitsSOLD
Lake Forest, CA
2 Established machines 3 to be placed, can scale business. Are you ready to be your own boss while making a positive impact on your community? Join the movement toward healthier living with Healthier...
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Sports Bar in Encinitas – a Chicago Style Pizza Franchise
San Diego County, CA
Sports Bar in Encinitas with Type 47 is a well-known Chicago Style Pizza Franchise. This popular establishment enjoys a consistently loyal following and great reviews. A sports bar (with full bar)...
Cash Flow: $179,399
Profitable, Turnkey Commercial Cleaning & Disinfecting Business
San Diego County, CA
Established commercial cleaning and disinfecting service company with 5 ongoing commercial contracts that generate consistent recurring revenue. The business also provides services to property...
Cash Flow: $53,892
Tired of corporate life—or ready for a meaningful second chapter?
Oakland, CA
Ideal for a hands-on owner-operator, this opportunity is well suited for someone passionate about wine, spirits, specialty foods, and community-focused retail. It’s a great fit for a professional...
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Cash Flow: $60,000
Profitable Pool Service & Installation Business!
Fremont, CA
Profitable Pool Service Route – Diamond Opportunity in the Bay Area! Don’t miss this rare chance to own a well-established residential pool service, installation, & repair business with outstanding...
Internet Based Hearing Aid Business, Retail
California
Better Business Bureau A+, 5-Star rating for 27 years running After signing of NDA, tax returns for the last 3 years, and other relevant documents available for potential buyer. Business has a solid...
Cash Flow: $350,000
Transworld Business Advisors
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The world's largest business brokerage franchise with 45+ years in the industry. 250 offices, 20+ countries, low overhead, and high profit potential.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $990,674
Leading Garage Transformation Franchise For Sale
Hayward, CA
Garage Living was founded in 2005 and began franchising in 2015. There are currently 52 franchise territories in the United States, Canada and Australia. Garage Living is the premier garage...
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Turnkey Crumbl Cookies Franchise in Prime Palm Desert Location
Torrance, CA
Profitable Crumbl Cookies Franchise for Sale – Torrance, California Exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established Crumbl Cookies franchise in the highly desirable Torrance, California...
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25-Year LA Auto Repair Shop Honda/Toyota– Strong Cash Flow – 3 Lifts
$258,000
Walnut, CA
High-Volume Mon-Fri Japanese Catering – Exceptional Margins & Scalable
San Mateo County, CA
Founded in 2018 by the current owner after leaving a corporate career, the business was built with a clear mission: provide high-quality, healthy meals to the workforce. Coming from a non-restaurant...
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Cash Flow: $260,000
Turnkey Full-Service Indian Restaurant in Prime Walnut Creek Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Well Established 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...
Miracle Method Surface Refinishing
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Average Annual Franchise Revenue: $1,355,173!* Join the #1 Surface Refinishing Brand, ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,355,173
Premium DTLA Pet Care Brand | High-End Buildout + Loyal Client Base
Los Angeles, CA
Modern premium pet care business located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles with strong branding, loyal clientele, and a professionally designed facility built for long-term scalability. The...
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Cash Flow: $190,000
San Francisco Downtown Dental Office
San Francisco, CA
Great location modern Dental office...
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Cash Flow: $480,000
5 Star Automotive Wheel Repair Company Established in 2002
Riverside County, CA
Located in Southwest Riverside County offering an exceptional opportunity and value to to own a business that's locked in and has an outstanding reputation in the community. Established in 2002, we’ve...
Cash Flow: $180,000
Rare LA Care Contract Hospice | 17 Active LA Care Patients | No CAP
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a Los Angeles County hospice with an established LA Care contract, one of the most valuable assets in today’s California hospice market. The agency currently serves 17...
Camarillo Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare & huge upside offering with above average margins created from the wholesale chemical distribution business being operated. Chemcial business creates additional profits on the route due to lower...
Cash Flow: $293,000
MOONEY LEE
Action Realty Task, Inc
Serving Orange County, CA
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Diagnostic Imaging, Radiology business
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Shasta County, CA
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Facility and Diagnostic mobile x-ray businesses for sale. Servicing the x-ray and ultrasound needs of Shasta County, Tehama County, and Humboldt County...
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Cash Flow: $1,831,000
Dominant San Diego Epoxy Garage Flooring Company for Sale
San Diego County, CA
This established garage flooring company has built a stellar reputation as the go-to provider for premium epoxy and polyaspartic flooring solutions in San Diego County. Known for its craftsmanship,...
Cash Flow: $185,539
Premier Home Design & Building Products Firm-$4.5M Revenue
$1,997,000
Monterey County, CA
SBA Pre-qualified! Sushi Restaurant in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1034 Area: Costa Mesa Asking Price: $470,000 Including...
Cash Flow: $219,897
Established Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location, 10 Years+ Business
Arcadia, CA
This well-known Taiwanese restaurant is a rare opportunity in a high-traffic, prime location. With over a decade of strong performance, this restaurant has built a loyal customer base that appreciates...
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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant specializing in the popular and growing Greek/Mediterranean food. The Great Greek takes pride in procuring only the freshest ingredients and preparing them daily to make each meal a memorable one.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,562,385
Salon between Supermarket & Bank
Ladera Ranch, CA
Beautiful Modern Salon between Major Supermarket and National bank and lots of other stores , Plenty of parking . Customers from Mission Viejo , Ladera Ranch , Rancho Mission Viejo , Coto de Caza and...
Seller Financing! A Rare Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity
Tehachapi, CA
Seller Financing Available! Turn-Key Mexican Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of Tehachapi! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own Luna's Mexican Grill, a well-established, income-producing...
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Free Standing Chinese Restaurant
Barstow, CA
Chinese Restaurant with huge parking lot. Located next to Motel 6. Has a lot of potential. Full Liquor License Sold Separate for $80K....
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Modern Specialty Coffee Shop in Prime Location
Glendale, CA
Located in one of the most desirable and high-traffic areas of Glendale, this modern specialty coffee shop has built a strong reputation with loyal local customers and consistent daily traffic. The...
Cash Flow: $100,000
2 Busy Liquor Stores Near California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
* Investment Opportunity in Chico, CA – Two Profitable Stores for Sale ?* We are offering a unique opportunity to acquire *two well-established and high-performing stores* located in Chico. *Prime...
EBITDA: $405,000
Food & Snack eCommerce Subscription Box
Contra Costa County, CA
Consumer food and snack subscription box service with $2 million annual growth opportunity. Key Business Features: • Fully relocatable business model • Home-based operations with low overhead • Remote...
Profitable Restoration Franchise
Glendale, CA
Established and highly profitable restoration and reconstruction franchise operating in the Los Angeles market, specializing in water, fire, storm damage mitigation, full reconstruction, and contents...
Bar - SF Type 48 ABC license
San Francisco County, CA
Corner bar located in San Francisco. Needs an owner operator....
Pharmacy with compounding for sale
Nipomo, CA
Neighborhood pharmacy with great compounding program covering a variety of different products and covering a large area with very limited competition well known in central coast. Huge potential for...
Mr. Rooter
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Plumbing franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $2.09M average gross sales!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,093,531
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.
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