Redding, CA
250 Clients: 200 1040, 45 Corporations, 10 Non Profit/Partnerships/Estates....

Redding, CA
250 Clients: 200 1040, 45 Corporations, 10 Non Profit/Partnerships/Estates....
Cash Flow: $110,000

Hemet, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire an established, family-operated florist in Hemet, California. This turn-key floral business has been serving the local community for approximately 10 years and has...

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to present for sale an ARCO Gas Station and AM/PM convenience store located in the city of San Bernardino. The property features a ±2,700 SF convenience...

Norco, CA
Step into immediate profitability with a turnkey lash studio that delivers steady revenue from an established client base of more than 2,800 loyal customers. Avoid the common challenges of startup...
Cash Flow: $70,000
Orange County, CA
All American Party Rentals is a fully systemized, asset-heavy event and party rental company serving Orange County since 1985. The business offers a comprehensive inventory of tables, chairs, linens,...
Cash Flow: $144,000
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Step into a beautiful nail salon that delivers lifestyle freedom in the Trabuco Canyon market. This 15-year established business eliminates startup risks and provides you with an established customer...
Redondo Beach, CA
ESTABLISHED NAIL SALON - REDONDO BEACH INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS OVERVIEW: Operating continuously since 2014 (10+ years), this established nail salon represents a proven business model in...
West Hollywood, CA
ESTABLISHED BARBER SHOP FOR SALE IN STRATEGIC LOCATION IN WEST HOLLYWOOD This turn-key barber shop represents an exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of West Hollywood. Located in a prime,...
Salinas, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established glazing contractor that has served Monterey County since 1990 — over 35 years of market presence — with the current owner at the helm since 2016. The...
Cash Flow: $249,000
Monrovia, CA
Annual Cashflow: $90,000; Monthly Gross: $33,000; Monthly Rent: $4,848; Shop Size: 1,872 SF; Seating Capacity: 30 Established in 2019, this thriving organic boba tea shop has become a local favorite...
Cash Flow: $90,000
Available in California
i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise opportunity, designed to be as fulfilling as it is impactful. We put fun, inclusion, and safety at the heart of everything we do - creating a model that truly resonates with today’s families and gives kids what they need most from sports.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $514,066
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Postal Express Great Location, Rancho Cucamonga Services Offered • Mail Services • Physical & Virtual Mailboxes • Copying, Scanning & Faxing • Packaging and Shipping Supplies • U-Haul Services • DMV...
San Diego County, CA
• Full Service Automotive Repair Business for Sale • In Business since 1985 • Great Reputation with 4.7 Stars on Yelp • 1 Employee in addition to the owner...
Cash Flow: $92,683
$1,000,000
San Jose, CA
Corona, CA
An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established children's education center serving families in the Corona area. The school offers a diverse combination of private music lessons, group art...
Cash Flow: $56,600
Sacramento County, CA
We are pleased to offer this popular established Neighborhood Sports Bar with a great casual vibe. Patrons count this welcoming bar as a favorite place to meet friends for Happy Hour or to catch a Big...
Yusef Mijalli
Gentile Real Estate
Serving Fresno County, CA
At Gentile Commercial, we specialize in facilitating seamless business transactions for buyers and sellers. With a deep understanding of market trends, valuation, and negotiation, our team is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs transition smoothly, whether buying their first business or selling an established enterprise. We prioritize integrity, confidentiality, and personalized service to ensure each deal is tailored to meet the unique goals of our clients. From small businesses to larger enterprises, we guide our clients every step of the way, maximizing value and ensuring a successful outcome. Your business journey deserves expert support—let us be your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of buying or selling a business.
San Jose, CA
Established Cleaning Franchise Business - Bay Area This is an established cleaning franchise operation affiliated with a well-known national brand, serving the dense San Jose metropolitan area in...
Fountain Valley, CA
CANCUN FRESH MEXICAN GRILL - Established Mexican Restaurant with 16-Year Track Record This turnkey Mexican restaurant presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Orange County's competitive...
Cash Flow: $300,000
Folsom, CA
Award-Winning Premium Tequila Brand – Turnkey Acquisition with Significant Finished Inventory Buendía Tequila is an award-winning premium tequila brand established in 2018 and offered as a complete...
Riverside County, CA
Are you an animal lover looking for a rewarding and profitable business? This well-established dog daycare and boarding facility in Riverside County is a turnkey opportunity for an owner looking for...
Cash Flow: $62,457
Los Angeles, CA
Liquor store is currently doing $125,000 per month. Lotto and other Income $5500 per month, Rental units generate $7000 per month income. Store as well as 3 rental residential properties are...
Cash Flow: $474,000
Available in California
Started in 1982, you can follow in the footsteps of our founder, Jean Griswold. We're looking for owners who want to control their destiny and build a business which positively impacts their community.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,079,191
Los Angeles, CA
Koreatown Neighborhood Market for Sale Asking Price: $549,000 + Approximately $70,000 Inventory Average Monthly Gross Sales: Approximately $90,000 Average Monthly Net Profit: Approximately $15,000...
Cash Flow: $180,000
East Los Angeles, CA
A rare and exciting culinary experience combining the best of both worlds. Discover our unique menu, crafted with vibrant flavors and innovative twists. Perfect for a profitable and easy-to-run...
Cash Flow: $80,000
$1,000,000
San Francisco, CA
El Monte, CA
A rare chance to own a well established print shop....
San Bernardino, CA
Hockey Stick Growth Month over Month Retail Dispensary with Real Estate INCLUDED (San Bernardino, California) #2005 Cannabis retail opportunity with real estate included, featuring approximately...
Watsonville, CA
Pacific Firewood & Lumber, operating as Pacific Slabs, is one of the Central Coast’s most established specialty wood businesses. Founded in 1983 and operating continuously for over 40 years, the...
Cash Flow: $337,353
Los Angeles, CA
Established Japanese sushi restaurant in prime Sun Valley location offers exceptional investment opportunity. This corner unit benefits from high visibility positioning near Burbank Airport and major...
Yuba City, CA
An incredible opportunity to acquire Sushi Ichiban, a highly profitable, turnkey Japanese restaurant situated in a prime commercial corridor of Yuba City (1560 Butte House Rd). This local favorite...
Cash Flow: $250,000
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: Rare opportunity to acquire an established Bay Area cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine practice with approximately 20 years of...
Cash Flow: $204,480
California
Established Kratom edible gummy brand selling primarily to smoke shops, vape shops, and specialty retailers in California. The business offers a branded product with wholesale customer relationships,...
Cash Flow: $379,686
Available Nationwide
Send Me a Pro is the first Home Services Platform Franchise, enabling you to aggregate multiple home services under one franchise.
Orange County, CA
Rare opportunity to own a well-established custom cake bakery in Orange County, known for its long history as a family-owned business spanning more than six decades. Over the years, it has built a...
Cash Flow: $421,191
Fresno County, CA
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a rapidly growing, professionally operated home services business in a large and underserved California territory. Launched in late 2023, the business...
Cash Flow: $189,352
$20,000,000
Modesto, CA
San Jose, CA
Services Offered Facial & Skin Treatments: Facial treatments, chemical peels (targeting fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, acne, pigmentation, and age spots), and skin tightening. Permanent Makeup &...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego County, CA
Precision Manufacturing Business for Sale. A fully equipped aerospace & defense precision-machining operation in San Diego with three facilities, & 60+ years of precision, experience, and trust. 60+...
Cash Flow: $3,400,000
Available in California
Join the #1 childcare franchise!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,098,048
San Diego County, CA
SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey The UPS Store franchise in San Diego County California. The 2025 revenues reached $482,000 and the owner benefit was over $123,000. The...
Cash Flow: $123,758
Big Bear, CA
Welcome to the finest deli in Big Bear Lake. Located at the entrance to the Big Bear Lake Village, The Old German Deli has been serving the residents and tourists of Big Bear Lake mouth watering...
Cash Flow: $60,000
Crescent City, CA
Imagine yourself running a well-established food distribution route that practically runs itself! This Mission's Tortilla Route in beautiful Crescent City, California could be your ticket to business...
EBITDA: $56,257
Siskiyou County, CA
• Established 28+ years • Strong reputation and repeat clientele • Labrador breeding + training program • Service dog potential bloodlines • 3,000-contact email list • Website and digital presence...
Cash Flow: $125,000
Palm Springs, CA
Premium Wholesale Dessert Distributor business specializing in authentic European delicacies, serving businesses across the Coachella Valley, including Palm Springs, Indian Wells, and surrounding...
Cash Flow: $142,668
Patrick Totah
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$95K Reduced price due to lag in profitability, but revenue remains strong. Step into ownership of a premium massage and skincare franchise. The top tier brand in it's industry! You'll gain access to...
Cash Flow: $60,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Financing Note: This business does not qualify for SBA financing. Buyers should have sufficient cash or access to alternative/personal financing to complete the acquisition. This established fire...
Cash Flow: $108,650
$89,000
San Diego County, CA
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Priced to sell fast! Confidential opportunity to acquire an established operating restaurant and bar. This business features a fully built-out restaurant, an existing staff in place, and a valuable...
California
This Northern California based Window and Door Screen Manufacturer and Installer is a California Sole Proprietorship and was formed 16 years ago and has been under the same ownership since inception,...
Cash Flow: $268,000
Available Nationwide
The premiere provider of in-home care where you can provide a lasting impact for aging adults and their families. Over 300 franchise owners! Open within 90 days!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,686,350
California
Operating for over two decades, this premier distributor of industrial plastic pallets has built a highly efficient, lean enterprise. Following a strategic operational transition to a 3PL distribution...
Cash Flow: $1,748
Norco, CA
ESTABLISHED PIZZA RESTAURANT - NORCO, CALIFORNIA This well-established independent pizza restaurant presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Norco's growing market. Operating continuously with...
Cash Flow: $61,000
Sonoma, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale | Sonoma, CA — $120,000 About the Route Mission Foods distribution route for sale - $120,000. The territory services portions of Sonoma CA, Glen Allen CA, El Verano CA and...
Cash Flow: $95,346
Clovis, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Clovis, California region for $110,000! Currently generating $621,868 in yearly sales and nets $88,244. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
EBITDA: $88,244
Sacramento County, CA
Here’s your opportunity to own a profitable BBQ Restaurant with Full Liquor Bar in a desirable Sacramento community. This Restaurant is the kind of place where friends meet for some great BBQ & brews...
Cash Flow: $154,000
Daly City, CA
Situated on a high-traffic, high-visibility corridor, this turnkey operation is fully equipped and ready for immediate takeover. Massive Hookah Lounge Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar WITH an...
Cash Flow: $126,000
Escondido, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale | Escondido, CA — $89,000 Enter CA-73658 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/mission-foods-escondido-ca-ca-73658/ About the...
Cash Flow: $102,341
Madera, CA
Collision Center, Service & Dealership | Turnkey | One Stop Shop | High-Growth Madera Market Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational, multi-revenue automotive facility combining a...
Solano County, CA
This popular and well-managed Montessori preschool business is available for sale in southern Solano County. It has a license capacity of 15 students 2.9 - 5 years old. It offers an excellent location...
Available in California
With an average ticket of $12,538 and $8.4 MILLION in total income, this bathroom transformation franchise is the NEXT BIG THING in franchising.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $486,761
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:
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.