California
This Northern California Grill Cleaning Business is a California Limited Liability Company and was started 1 year ago, and has been under the founding ownership since inception. They provide...
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Seller Financing! Profitable Grill Cleaning Business
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Cash Flow: $75,000
Absentee-Run Ventilation Controls Company in NorCal - SC2269
California
Absentee-Run Ventilation Controls Company in NorCal - SC2269 This Northern Californian Ventilation Control Company is a California Limited Liability Company and was started 15 years ago, and still...
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Absentee-Run Golf Improvement Tool Company in NorCal - SC2270
California
This Northern Californian Golf Improvement Tool Company is a California Limited Liability Company and was started 15 years ago, and is still under the current founding ownership. This company provides...
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SBA Approved & Absentee Run American Full-Service Restaurant Franchise
California
SBA Approved & Absentee Run American Full-Service Restaurant Franchise in NorCal - SC2256 This casual American full-service restaurant chain is a Northern California C Corporation and has been in...
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Cash Flow: $250,000
CAR WASH + PROPERTY - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
• FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH + PROPERY $1,280,000 • Established Reputation: San Bernardino is recognized as the first full-service car wash to offer 100% hand wash services since 1989, emphasizing a...
NorCal Litigation Firm: High Margins, Rapid Growth
Walnut Creek, CA
This is a standout opportunity to step into a growing litigation practice with a steady flow of new clients and a model built for scale. The firm benefits from a strong referral network and a...
Cash Flow: $331,460
Established Neighborhood "Dive" Bar with Large Outdoor Patio
Riverside, CA
Imagine yourself behind the bar of this authentic neighborhood gem that's been the heart of the community for nearly two decades. You'll love the genuine dive bar atmosphere that draws loyal regulars...
Charming Burbank Opportunity at 3801 W Burbank Blvd – Prime Location i
Burbank, CA
Established Liquor Store with Dual Income Streams in Prime Burbank Location This turnkey liquor store operation, established in 2000, offers exceptional value through its combination of steady retail...
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Absentee-Run Mochi Donut & Boba Store Package – 2 Locations
Riverside, CA
UPDATE: (4/30/26) Riverside store is under contract and in Escrow. Only Covina store is currently for sale! New price is for COVINA store ONLY! This is a unique opportunity to acquire two established,...
Cash Flow: $25,000
Premier Retail Space
Fullerton, CA
Current Business Sale Include: BOUTIQUE KIDS CLOTHING RETAIL WITH PLAY AREA - TURNKEY PROFITABLE OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS OVERVIEW: This turnkey retail operation specializes in boutique children's...
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ShelfGenie
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Organization/Storage Systems franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. 53% of appointments resulted in a closed order!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $123,919
Well-Established Juice Bar with Expansion Potential
Orange County, CA
Well established juice business with a strong local customer base Steady, repeat customer traffic Fully turnkey operation with all furniture, fixtures, equipment, and inventory included Easy to...
Premier Nail Studio in Newark, CA
Newark, CA
This well-established beauty studio in Newark, CA specializes in nail services, permanent makeup, lash treatments, and advanced skincare. Known for its customized, client-focused approach, the...
Cash Flow: $25,503
Leading Business Brokerage Franchise
$99,000
San Jose, CA
Remodeled Hair Salon in Newark, CA
Newark, CA
This well-established hair salon in Newark, CA offers a full range of hair services including cuts, coloring, styling, and treatments. Known for its professional service and personalized client...
Cash Flow: $18,000
Six Location Massage Therapy Franchise
Santa Rosa, CA
Seize a rare opportunity to acquire six fully operational locations of a nationally recognized therapeutic massage and skincare franchise, the largest of its kind in the United States. With instant...
Cash Flow: $548,297
Ran Kim
VR Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Artesia is centrally located between Los Angeles and Orange Counties. We also service the Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties. With over 20 agents, hundreds of listings, and thousands of businesses sold since 1982, we mean business!
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Mobile Pet Treatery & Boutique
Oakland, CA
Relocatable! Turnkey mobile pet bakery and boutique. Operate in the fast-growing premium pet products market, offering fresh, all-natural, limited-ingredient, mostly organic pet treats. The business...
Cash Flow: $13,515
Two Location Indoor Playground and Entertainment Business
Santa Rosa, CA
Play has been turned into an adventure here. This indoor family entertainment center is packed wall-to-wall with jump houses, and playgrounds built for bouncing, and climbing. Whether it's a rainy...
Cash Flow: $263,540
Drug Test and Blood Draw Lab
Placer County, CA
This established drug testing and blood draw laboratory provides essential screening and specimen collection services for employers, individuals, and organizations in its local market. The business...
High Profit Pre-Owned Car Dealership
Stanislaus County, CA
Here is your chance to own a well established used car dealership in Stanislaus County. Located on a busy street/Main Highway, there is plenty of visibility, foot traffic as well as a significant...
Cash Flow: $370,000
Silverado Canyon Market & Kitchen
Silverado, CA
Established in 1964, Silverado Canyon Market & Kitchen is a charming canyon and creekside destination, with the market rooted in history and the kitchen thoughtfully introduced in 2020. The market...
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Monster Tree Service
Franchise
Available in California
Whether you are looking to diversify your portfolio or expand as an experienced tree care professional, Monster Tree Service provides an exceptional business opportunity in the $36 billion tree care industry.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $574,903
Established Senior Living Placement Franchise
San Diego, CA
ESTABLISHED SENIOR LIVING PLACEMENT FRANCHISE - SAN DIEGO Well-established senior living placement and referral franchise serving the highly desirable La Jolla and Mission Valley markets in San Diego,...
Takeout Pizza Franchise! Owner nets 100k! Only 50k Down!
Contra Costa County, CA
GREAT PRICE! Cashflow from day one! GREAT LOCATION! This is a long established Papa Murphy's. Seller financing is available!. The owner will finance with only $50k down! LOW BASE RENT OF ONLY $2,083!!...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Two-Location Day Spa Business | Established Brand | Strong Cash Flow
$2,250,000
Santa Rosa, CA
North County San Diego PostalAnnex , Shipping, Mailbox, Notary, Print
Carlsbad, CA
Established PostalAnnex franchise serving an affluent coastal North County trade area from a clean, well-kept 1,100 SF store in a highly active neighborhood center. The business offers multi-carrier...
Cash Flow: $63,961
Retail Pharmacy-Established-Medical & Medicare-Major Insurances
San Fernando, CA
Established- Retail Pharmacy-Medicare & Medical Certified-All Major Insurance Contracts In Place-Current RX Count Is 20 Daily & Growing Exponentially-ABC Is A Wholesaler. This 1400 Sf Pharmacy Is...
Absentee Run Basketball Training & Gym Franchise
California
Absentee Run Basketball Training & Gym Franchise - SC2268 This Northern Californian Basketball Training Franchise is a California Limited Liability Company and was started almost 2 years ago, and...
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Semi-Absentee Natural Food Store w/ E-Commerce – SC2266
California
This Northern California Natural Foods Store is a California Limited Liability Company and was started 43 years ago and under the current ownership for the past 8 years. They offer various...
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Manufacturing Legacy For Sale in Antelope Valley
Los Angeles, CA
Offering a legacy of over 15 years in precision manufacturing excellence, this business is well established and located in an advantageous area of Antelope Valley for the manufacturing industry. This...
Cash Flow: $246,092
Dry Cleanings business with Plant, Owner Retiring.....
Santa Clara County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable dry-cleaning business in a prime location. The current owner has successfully operated the business for more than 40 years and...
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Cash Flow: $375,000
Prime Roseville Galleria Location | $1.1M+ Sales | Est. 2011
Roseville, CA
Incredible turnkey Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs franchise opportunity in Westfield Roseville Galleria, a premier A+ mall location near the Nordstrom wing and across from Land Ocean Restaurant....
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Griswold
Franchise
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
Wetzel Pretzel for Sale
Kern County, CA
Transform your entrepreneurial vision into reality with this established Wetzel's Pretzels franchise opportunity in Kern County. You'll step into a proven business model that delivers consistent...
Cash Flow: $169,609
Auto Repair Franchise in location since 1985/Absentee/Priced to Sell
Riverside, CA
Auto repair franchise operating at this established location since 1985, with current ownership in place since 2016. This long-standing site benefits from strong visibility, consistent demand, and a...
Established Transportation Company with Scalable Remote Operations
$150,000
Sacramento County, CA
Established Residential Building & Engineering Firm
Los Angeles County, CA
This highly profitable, 5-star-rated residential building and design company offers a rare opportunity to acquire a stable, established operation with consistent cash flow annually. Operating in one...
Profitable Sugaring and Skincare Treatment Studio
Los Angeles County, CA
This boutique skincare studio operates in an affluent area within the greater Los Angeles market and specializes in premium sugaring hair removal and intimate skincare treatments. The business offers...
Cash Flow: $66,246
Wonderly
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Wonderly Lights presents a unique franchise opportunity tailored to your entrepreneurial preferences, allowing you to run a seasonal addition to your business portfolio or a stand-alone, year-round, full-service outdoor lighting business. Our seasonal holiday lighting services provide an especially attractive opportunity for those balancing their time with another seasonal venture.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $105,349
Fine Jewelry - 26 years with repeat customers
Aliso Viejo, CA
Owner retiring after 26 years . He manages the Jewelers that do the custom design work .Made to order fine jewelry. He will teach you everything and give you his wholesale vendor accounts and customer...
Cash Flow: $121,923
SBA Pre-Qualified! Profitable Latin Restaurant in Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1033 Area: Redondo Beach Asking Price: $450,000 Including...
Cash Flow: $274,122
6,400 SF Restaurant & Bar, Event Venue, Rare Size & Setup
Walnut Creek, CA
This rare opportunity presents the acquisition of a high-capacity, full-service restaurant and bar in the prime market of Walnut Creek, California, operating with a Type 47 liquor license that allows...
B2B Print, Promo & Marketing Business
Solano County, CA
This is a great opportunity to buy an established B2B service provider in Solano County, CA. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full training and...
Commercial Landscape Contractors
Hayward, CA
This long-standing landscape contracting company has served the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area for over 50 years. The business has built a strong reputation over decades for reliable service,...
Cash Flow: $1,366,976
D. Joe Atchison, CBB,CMMBI,MBA,CPA
Sunbelt Business Sales, Mergers & Aquisitions
Serving Riverside County, CA
Mr. Atchison has financial, sales/marketing and general management skills. Joe's last position in corporate America was as the President/CEO of a manufacturing company in Irvine, CA for 11 years. In that role he focused the company's efforts on new product development (five patents issued), manufacturing efficiencies (gross margins increased from 23% to 52%) quality (achieved ISO9001 and QS9000 certifications), and a strong emphasis on sales, marketing and customer service resulting in double digit sales growth. Prior to that he was the Chief Financial Officer of two publicly traded companies. During his corporate career, Mr. Atchison was successful in selling a number of divisions, subsidiaries and stand alone businesses. These successes motivated Joe to start his Sunbelt Business Brokers office. Mr. Atchison is also President of Atchison Advisory, Inc., which provides operational improvement consulting to under-performing companies in an effort to help them achieve their potential and thus be able to sell sooner and at a better price and more favorable terms. Mr. Atchison is a Certified Business Intermediary (International Business Brokers Association), a Certified Business Broker (California Business Brokers Association), a Certified Middle Market Business Intermediary and is a Certified Public Accountant - inactive (State of California). His education includes a bachelors of science in accounting and a Masters in Business Administration - Finance. Joe serves on the Forms Committee of the California Association of Business Brokers. Mr. Atchison is the Treasurer and a Board member of Project: Steps to Christ, Inc. – a non-profit company based in New York that distributes Christian books to homes in North America..
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Established Live Music Venue & High-Volume Bar – Northern California
Placer County, CA
Established destination venue generating $1.07M in annual sales, featuring a full-service bar, live music programming, and a loyal regional following. Turnkey operation with indoor stage, large...
Established Postal Shipping Center in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
This established postal and shipping center has built a strong reputation in the Los Angeles area for reliable service, professionalism, and customer-focused support. Serving both individuals and...
Cash Flow: $167,434
High-Volume AYCE Sushi w/ strong profit and huge upside potential
$875,000
Los Angeles, CA
Wellness Franchise With Five Star Reviews
San Bernardino County, CA
This is a franchise wellness retail store focused on hemp-based products serving everyday needs like sleep, stress support, recovery, and general wellness. The store operates under a nationally...
Cash Flow: $63,984
Established Income with Quality Specialty Wholesale Products
California
This well-established and profitable wholesale smoke shop, gas station and liquor store accessories business has built a strong market presence. In operation since 2016, the company has earned a solid...
Cash Flow: $320,668
Rainbow Restoration
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Restoration Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $1.06M average gross sales!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,063,348
Profitable Boba, Donut Shop for Sale, Hillcrest, San Diego, California
San Diego, CA
Profitable Boba & Donut Shop in Prime Hillcrest, San Diego – Turnkey & Cash-Flowing An excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable, established dessert and beverage concept in the heart of...
Cash Flow: $94,709
Latin Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
Imagine yourself running a beloved Latin restaurant in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District! This well-established South American cuisine restaurant has been serving the community for years,...
Cafe with Beer and Wine
Ventura, CA
In the heart of Ventura County, California, a family's vision transformed a simple café concept into an award-winning community cornerstone that has been serving beloved breakfast and lunch favorites...
Cash Flow: $205,348
Restaurant Mission/Noe Valley area
San Francisco, CA
Established restaurant opportunity located in the desirable Mission/Noe Valley corridor of San Francisco. This 1,000 square foot dining establishment operates within a prime neighborhood setting,...
Profitable Water Store for Sale – Turnkey Business
Riverside County, CA
Well-established and profitable water store offering premium purified and alkaline water using industry-leading Brio Water Technology, featuring a reverse osmosis system and Alkaline drinking water....
Cash Flow: $40,000
Turn-Key Auto Repair Business for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Specializing in Mercedes Benz, Sprinter and Motorcoach....
Cash Flow: $117,509
Pepperidge Farm Snack Route, Danville, CA
Danville, CA
Pepperidge Farm Snack route for sale in the Danville, California area for $675,000. Financing available with an estimated $228,000 down! Currently grossing $697,268 in sales and nets $123,378....
EBITDA: $123,378
Northern California Charter School Membership Business
California
This Northern California business represents a membership-based business focused on supporting and advocating for flex-based personalized learning charter schools. The business serves over 100 member...
Cash Flow: $427,380
Burger Restaurant or Conversion Opportunity
Placer County, CA
New Asking Price $395k! Here is a fantastic opportunity for an EXPERIENCED OPERATOR to acquire an exceptional burger or conversion restaurant in the heart of Rocklin, California. This established...
The Back Nine Golf
Franchise
Available in California
Back Nine: The Ultimate Indoor Golf Experience - Play, Practice, Repeat
Avg. Unit Revenue: $237,244
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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