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2nd Generation Restaurant with Type 41 Available For Sale in MB

Manhattan Beach, CA

2nd Generation Burger Lounge- Lease Details on Brochure...

$375,000

$375,000

Liquor store beer and wine

Riverside, CA

Established liquor store specializing in beer and wine located in Riverside, CA, operating continuously since 1970. This Type 20 licensed establishment offers a turnkey opportunity in a clean,...

$170,000

$170,000

5 Star Plumbing Business established 2019

Los Angeles, CA

Established Plumbing Business for Sale (Since 2019) Well-established and reputable plumbing business for sale, operating successfully since 2019. This is a turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator or...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $770,000

Turnkey pizza Restaurant for sale

Mission Viejo, CA

Turnkey Pizza & salads ,wings, subs, spaghetti, restaurant to Go , located in Mission Viejo Looking for a popular and delicious pizza and wings place? Well, look no further! With a great reputation ,...

$49,000

$49,000

Vending Location

Santa Monica, CA

Established vending machine location opportunity serving a factory with 75 employees operating two shifts in Santa Monica, CA. This turnkey operation has been successfully running since 2022,...

$12,500

$12,500

Cash Flow: $8,200

Auto Part Shop-Monthly Net Income $38,000, 6 days open in Los Angeles

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles, CA

ESTABLISHED AUTO PARTS OPERATION - 58 YEARS OF PROVEN PERFORMANCE THIS BUSINESS IS A RETAILER THAT SELLS ALL KINDS OF AUTOMOTIVE PARTS. WE PURCHASE AUUTOMOTIVE PARTS FROM WHOLESALERS AND SELL THEM AT...

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

Cash Flow: $456,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Rare Heritage Watch Parts Supply Business

Los Angeles, CA

A premier, turnkey, and highly profitable watch parts supply business is now available for acquisition. Established in 1948, this stable operation is one of only six companies in the United States...

$700,000

$700,000

Tutoring in Modesto, CA

Modesto, CA

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact in your community? Now is your chance to own a Tutoring Club franchise and transform the lives of students while building a...

$45,000

$45,000

Cash Flow: $30,000

Vitamin /Supplement / Nutition Franchise Business for sale

Cameron Park, CA

Acquire a well-established vitamin and supplement franchise located in the heart of Cameron Park, El Dorado County. The business occupies approximately 1,250 square feet within a busy neighborhood...

$140,000

$140,000

Fashion Island Newport Beach | Turnkey Salon & Spa & Nail

Newport Beach, CA

**Fashion Island Newport Beach ** Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to acquire an **established executive nail salon and spa** in desirable **Newport Beach**, conveniently located near...

$70,000

$70,000

GYMGUYZ
Franchise

Available in California

Own the #1 in-home and on-site personal training brand bringing fitness, accountability, and convenience directly to clients.

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $142,273

SaaS platform serving the commercial real estate industry

Orange County, CA

We are pleased to introduce a unique opportunity to acquire an established, proprietary vertical SaaS platform serving the commercial real estate industry. Founded in 2015, the business generates...

$849,000

$849,000

Cash Flow: $213,868

Baskin Robbins Franchise for sale

Yolo County, CA

100% owner-absentee operation, and locations are fully remodeled Imagine walking into your very own Baskin-Robbins franchise - a business that's already up and running with happy customers coming...

$350,000

$350,000

EBITDA: $67,000

Longtime Well-Established Hair Salon and Boutique

$190,000 - Red Bluff, CA

$190,000

Red Bluff, CA

Baskin Robbin Franchise for sale -Bundle Deal with 2 locations

Solano County, CA

100% owner-absentee operation, and both locations are fully remodeled This exceptional opportunity presents the acquisition of two established Baskin-Robbins franchise locations. Both establishments...

$845,000

$845,000

EBITDA: $152,500

Established Printing & Embroidery Business – Low Overhead

Sacramento County, CA

Well-established printing and embroidery business located in a busy strip mall. Services include book and magazine printing, flyers, signs, and custom logo embroidery on T-shirts and apparel. The...

$350,000

$350,000

Steven D Zimmerman, LCBB, M&AMI, LCBI, FIBBA

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.

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100% Help Run, Franchise Coffee, Busy shopping mall

Riverside, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-known specialty coffee shop in a high-traffic Riverside retail location. The business is an established and fully operational café concept benefiting from...

$400,000

$400,000

100% Help Run, Well-Known High-Volume Coffee Shop in Orange County,

Brea, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a well-known, established and high-volume coffee shop in a desirable Orange County market. The business has built a strong local presence and established customer base...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $15,000

Pet Grooming & Retail Business and Dog wash — Seller financing

Alameda County, CA

Established Pet Grooming & Retail Business – Excellent Opportunity Well-established pet grooming, retail, and self-service dog wash business located in a high-traffic shopping center in Contra Costa...

$99,900

$99,900

Established Mail & Business Services Center

San Mateo County, CA

Acquire a proven, long-standing business that serves as a convenient one-stop destination for shipping, private mailboxes, printing, and other essential services. Built on reliability and professional...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $135,118

Established Boutique Group Fitness Franchise - Northern California

California

Established boutique group-fitness franchise in Northern California offering a membership-led model with recurring instructor-led classes and multiple supplemental revenue channels. The studio has...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $175,245

Soccer Stars
Franchise

Available in California

With $1,432,614 in avg revenue and $635,523 in net operating income, this youth sports franchise pairs HUGE revenue potential with passion

$100,000

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $220,085

40 years established history in one of the best communities of Oakland

Emeryville, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, family-owned liquor, beer, wine, and grocery store with over 40 years of successful operation in Oakland, California. This well-established business...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Income-Producing Auto Shop | Asset Sale Opportunity

Los Angeles, CA

Established tire and auto repair shop strategically positioned in a prime Westside coastal area of Los Angeles, delivering exceptional visibility and high traffic exposure. This turnkey operation...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $500,000

Growing E-Commerce Business in Exploding Sourdough-Making Market

$85,000 - San Mateo County, CA

$85,000

San Mateo County, CA

Established Turnkey Mountain Mike's Pizza in San Joaquin County

San Joaquin County, CA

Here is your opportunity of being a owner of a well recognized Franchise/Mountain Mike's Pizza * Prime Location owner owning it for more than 15 years * Dine In Atmosphere for families, sports events,...

$275,000

$275,000

Turn-Key Indian Restaurant in Best Part of Town

Santa Clara County, CA

A very well stablished, popular, Indian restaurant in prime locatio and imiddle of over 2000 residential. it's best known for traditional Indian dishes w vegetarian options. Dinning room combination...

$299,000

$299,000

Established Luxury Bakery & Café in Glendale – 100K+ Social Media Foll

Glendale, CA

Crumbles Patisserie is a well-established luxury bakery and café retail concept located in Glendale, California, known for its custom cakes, premium desserts, coffee, and strong social media presence....

$599,999

$599,999

Door Gate Fence- Iron & Aluminum

North Hollywood, CA

Well-established Door Gate Fence Company based in North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California. This company holds a strong specialization in the production of iron doors, gates, and fences. It has...

$1,285,000

$1,285,000

Amazing Opportunity to own a Beautiful Restaurant

Orange County, CA

Beautiful Southeastern Asian-Chinese Restaurant in Prime Orange County Location Beautifully maintained and well-kept Burmese-Chinese restaurant located in the heart of Orange County, in a highly...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $161,474

Profitable Direct-Hire Recruiting Business | $400K Revenue | Low Overh

Riverside County, CA

Established and growing direct-hire hospitality recruiting business offering an opportunity to acquire a large, established territory covering Nevada, San Diego County, Riverside County, and Imperial...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $145,000

Dry Cleaning Facility in the Best of Newport Beach

Newport Beach, CA

This is an opportunity to own a Dry Cleaning agency in the prominently side of Newport Beach. Owner has been in this business since 2008 and had successfully went through the toughest time of...

$225,000

$225,000

Kitchen Solvers
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Kitchen Solvers, your premier kitchen and bathroom remodeling franchise opportunity for over 40 years, providing clients with the most pleasant remodeling experience.

$60,000

$60,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $983,203

Absentee Owned - 2 Location Pet Grooming Business in LA

Los Angeles, CA

An established pet grooming business operating 2 locations in LA is available for acquisition. The business runs absentee, the owner is not on site, does not groom, and is not involved in daily...

$265,000

$265,000

Cash Flow: $101,350

Automotive Service in North Hollywood!

North Hollywood, CA

Established tire and automotive service business strategically located on a high visibility corner lot in the heart of Van Nuys, offering excellent street exposure and convenient access for customers....

$67,500

$67,500

Profitable Turnkey Business-$306k SDE-Seller Financing Available

$1,075,000 - Salida, CA

$1,075,000

Salida, CA

Turnkey Chinese Restaurant Opportunity - Prime Santa Maria Location

Santa Maria, CA

Magic Dragon Cuisine represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in Santa Maria's established restaurant market. This well-positioned Chinese restaurant operates from a 6,000+ square foot facility...

$280,000

$280,000

Mobil Gas Station Business Only Whittier, CA

Whittier, CA

MOBIL GAS STATION – WHITTIER, CA ASKING PRICE: $500,000 – BUSINESS ONLY Fuel Volume Approximately 40,000 gallons per month Fuel Margin Approximately $0.80 per gallon Market Sales Approximately $18,000...

$500,000

$500,000

Gotcha Covered
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Gotcha Covered franchise owners enjoy a high-income potential, impressive margins, and a great lifestyle selling blinds, shutters, shades and custom draperies to the home and commercial markets. Invest in yourself with a Gotcha Covered window treatment franchise. This low-risk, home-based business is the change you’ve been looking for.

$150,000

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $580,224

High-Volume Pinkberry San Diego, CA - Fashion Valley Shopping Mall!

San Diego, CA

High-Volume Well-Established Pinkberry San Diego, CA - Fashion Valley Shopping Mall! "San Diego’s Premier Open-Air Shopping Center With Over 1.7 Million SqFt & Over 200 Stores" Offering premium nonfat...

$189,000

$189,000

Cash Flow: $74,223

Renewable Energy & Generator Installation

Sacramento, CA

The company provides solar, battery, and generator installations, EV charging stations, and system service & upgrades. Established in 2010 – they are a renewable-energy contractor located in the...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $617,180

Turnkey, Established Auto Shop with Loyal Customer Base – $400K SDE

Riverside County, CA

Acquire a highly reputable, and extremely profitable independent general automotive repair center located in the Inland Empire/Southwestern Riverside County. Established over two decades ago, the shop...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $400,725

Seller Financed -Absentee Owned Liquidation & Overstock Retailer

Colton, CA

This established discount retail business combines a popular liquidation and bin-shopping concept with a 99¢-style retail section, offering customers deeply discounted merchandise across a variety of...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $210,000

Landmark Auto Stereo, Rims & Accessories with Long History

Orange County, CA

Landmark Auto Stereo, Rims & Accessories with Long History Established automotive customization and installation business with nearly 30 years of operating history in the same location and a strong...

$1,995,000

$1,995,000

Eon Lew

District Realty Group

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Turnkey Auto Repair & Body Shop, Asset Sale Opportunity

Orange County, CA

Turnkey Auto Repair & Body Shop, Asset Sale Opportunity This is an asset sale offering an excellent opportunity for an automotive professional, entrepreneur, or existing operator looking to establish...

$195,000

$195,000

Freestanding Restaurant With Parking Lot-For Lease

Concord, CA

Restaurant For Lease. Operating Restaurant space with all equipment. A Free Standing restaurant with parking lot is located in a busy area. No competition nearby. The new tenant can start your...

$15,000

$15,000

Sacramento Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale

Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA

High-Revenue Tractor Parts Manufacturing Business for Sale

Riverside County, CA

An established manufacturer of specialized attachments for the heavy equipment industry is being offered for sale as the owners prepare for retirement. The business manufactures slope board...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $378,000

Flower shop with lots of potential!

Santa Clara County, CA

Well-established and beloved flower shop in Santa Clara County with a strong reputation for beautiful, creative floral designs and exceptional customer service. Family-owned and operated for more than...

$199,000

$199,000

Pirtek USA
Franchise

Available in California

PIRTEK is a trusted B2B and mobile hydraulic hose repair franchise with clients across several essential industries.

$100,000

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,090,570

Pasadena Tax Firm for Sale

Pasadena, CA

Well-established bookkeeping, payroll, and tax practice for sale in the Pasadena, California region. The practice has family roots dating back more than 50 years and has operated under the current...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $583,563

3 Location Body Shop MSO For Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a three-site collision repair portfolio operating across the Los Angeles metro area, offered as a business-only sale. The portfolio includes three fully operating,...

$7,000,000

$7,000,000

EBITDA: $1,024,598

Mediterranean Restaurant in Van Nuys

Van Nuys, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established Mediterranean restaurant located in Van Nuys at a major intersection with consistent foot traffic and excellent visibility. The approximately...

$295,000

$295,000

Banquet Hall Business For Sale Livermore, CA

Livermore, CA

Located in a highly accessible area of Livermore, Excellent visibility and convenient access to major roadways. The property is situated near the popular Livermore Premium Outlets and a variety of...

$780,000

$780,000

Turney Vietnamese restaurabt for sale in South Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

Established Vietnamese Restaurant - Prime South Sacramento Location This well-established Vietnamese restaurant presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in South Sacramento's recognized Vietnam...

$145,000

$145,000

San Francisco (94124) Liquor Store for Sale

San Francisco, CA

Established Liquor Store and Convenience Store - San Francisco (94124) This well-established liquor store and convenience store presents a rare investment opportunity in San Francisco's 94124 area....

$499,999

$499,999

Highly Profitable Well Established Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream store

Culver City, CA

This store is in a well-trafficked retail strip near Culver City Pacific Theaters and the Culver steps gathering area. • The current owners are absentee. They manage the store with a team of employees...

$525,000

$525,000

EBITDA: $113,001

Lucrative Established Landscaping Business For Sale!

Kelseyville, CA

Landscaping Business for Sale – Lake County, CA Turnkey, profitable landscaping & defensible space company. • 2024 Revenue: $328K+ • Net Income: $162K+ • Over $30k in trailers & equipment included •...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $177,948

Westlake Village High End Dry Cleaners, Agency Only Cleaners

Westlake Village, CA

The Champions of dry cleaning. Best area to do business. Busy, high volume shopping center. 32 years of loyal customers. Fully equipped. Green for you and the environment. Great income opportunity...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $52,000

Graze Craze
Franchise

Available Nationwide

If you’ve considered investing in a food franchise, our grazing board business could be right for you. Charcuterie boards have proven to be a food trend with staying power.

$75,000

$75,000

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.