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Very Established Candy Store with amazing potential

Merced, CA

JUST REDUCED!!!...... Imagine walking into your very own candy store every morning - the sweet aroma, colorful displays, and smiling customers who've become like family over the years. This...

$109,900

$109,900

Cash Flow: $40,000

Café / Restaurant Space

Ventura County, CA

Asset Sale for Beautiful Cafe Restaurant Space Just built out 10 years ago. Operating in an immaculately built-out café space, the business features a fully equipped commercial kitchen with hood...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $111,229

"Southern CA High Revenue/Profit B&M Firearms Business"

Riverside County, CA

This offering represents the acquisition of a well-established, family-owned firearms retail business with a long-standing operating history and strong community reputation. The company generates...

$2,995,000

$2,995,000

Cash Flow: $603,156

Home Services - 40% Recurring Revenue - Sales Forward Business

Orange County, CA

** 2026 pacing all time high with multi 6-figure commercial contract coming soon ** This high-end outdoor lighting company has served some of the wealthiest residential neighborhoods in the United...

$894,000

$894,000

Cash Flow: $313,000

Japanese Tonkatsu Restaurant for Sale--Strong Sales & Profit

Diamond Bar, CA

This is a Japanese tonkatsu specialty casual restaurant located in Diamond Bar, with approximately 1,200 sq. ft. of space. The business focuses on crispy tonkatsu and convenient takeout menu items,...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $146,652

Marin County Flooring Leader — $491k Net | $1.7M Rev

San Rafael, CA

Established in 2002, this premier, full-service flooring showroom and installation business has served affluent Marin County and the North Bay for nearly 25 years. Offering premium carpet, hardwood,...

$998,000

$998,000

Cash Flow: $491,185

Custom Wood Furniture & Products Manufacturer

California

Made in the USA! The Company designs and manufactures award-winning custom wooden furniture and specialty wood products, including its own branded line of proprietary products, entirely in the United...

$1,865,000

$1,865,000

Torrance CPA Firm for Sale

Torrance, CA

CPA firm for sale in Torrance, California. This well-established South Bay CPA practice was founded around 2000 and has developed a strong local presence serving individuals, professional service...

$2,800,000

$2,800,000

Cash Flow: $962,221

Farmers and Brokerage Book of Business

Redding, CA

ESTABLISHED FARMERS INSURANCE AGENCY AND BROKERAGE - REDDING, CA This well-established Farmers Insurance franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in Redding's growing market. Operating...

$125,000

$125,000

Prime Corner in Beverly Hills- Turnkey Restaurant, Bar or Retail Space

Beverly Hills, CA

TURN KEY Non-Hooded RESTAURANT/CAFE/BAR OPPORTUNITY | Beverly Hills Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully designed, turnkey restaurant in the heart of Beverly Hills. Located on a highly visible...

$550,000

$550,000

Top-Performing Deli Delicious Franchise – 13+ Years of Proven Success

Fresno, CA

Incredible opportunity to acquire one of Fresno County’s most established and high-performing Deli Delicious franchise locations. Operating successfully for more than 13 years, this well-established...

$365,000

$365,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

High-Growth DTC E-Commerce Sleep & Wellness Brand – $4.4MM+ EBITDA

San Diego, CA

Rapidly growing direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand in the sleep and wellness category with over $4.4MM in TTM EBITDA. The Company offers differentiated, highly recognizable patent-protected products...

$27,500,000

$27,500,000

EBITDA: $4,446,779

Multi Units Papa John's Restaurants

San Diego, CA

Papa John Restaurants Multi Units Discover an exceptional opportunity to continue the legacy of a thriving Papa John's Pizza franchise operation in San Diego County. This multi-unit restaurant package...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $408,000

Established Amazon FBA Store Office Essentials Reseller

$93,000 - Irvine, CA

$93,000

Irvine, CA

Profitable and Highly Rated Sushi Restaurant (SDE 180+)

San Diego, CA

This well-known Japanese Sushi restaurant, which holds a Beer and Wine License, is located in a prime, high-traffic shopping center anchored by major national retail and grocery store brand. The...

$549,000

$549,000

Cash Flow: $183,054

Established North County Orthodontic Practice with Real Estate

San Diego County, CA

Now offered: Thriving, patient-focused orthodontic practice (including real estate) serving inland North County communities. With two convenient locations, the practice has built a strong reputation...

$449,999

$449,999

Cash Flow: $198,116

Linn Crader

Murphy Business - Pacific Northwest & Los Angeles

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Murphy Business is one of the largest business brokerage firms in North America. Professional experienced intermediaries provide the following unsurpassed brokerage services: - Our affiliations with National and International Business Brokerages and Merger & Acquisition associations assure sellers the best exposure when Selling a Business or Buying a Business - Skilled intermediaries provide assistance in Mergers and Acquisitions. - Business Valuation Services performed by qualified professionals - We uncover the Best Franchise Opportunity for a buyer - Experienced certified appraisal professionals perform Equipment Appraisals - Our experienced Commercial Real Estate Brokers assist with site selection Our regional offices cover Oregon, Washington and the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

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Rowland Heights Prime Plaza Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity

Rowland Hgts, CA

Prime commercial opportunity in the heart of Rowland Heights, CA. Located within the highly trafficked and prestigious plaza, this turn-key asset sale features an approximate 2,305 sqft fully...

$69,000

$69,000

Rare Turnkey Opportunity in Serramonte Center Daly City

Daly City, CA

An exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a well-established quick-service restaurant located inside Serramonte Center, one of the highest-traffic regional shopping destinations serving San...

$300,000

$300,000

Sub Franchise in Upscale Center South Placer County, Ca

Placer County, CA

Priced adjustment ...Great Price! $125K This established national sandwich franchise operates in a high-end shopping center anchored by a major national tenant, in one of South Placer County's most...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $34,480

Established Bay Area Roofing Contractor with Strong Reputation

San Mateo County, CA

Established Bay Area Roofing Contractor with Strong Reputation Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco T. Kevin Casey CA-DRE #01178612 This long-established roofing contractor has built an...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $302,781

Highly-Rated Breakfast & Lunch Café So. Placer County

Placer County, CA

Highly Rated Breakfast & Lunch Café — South Placer County / Greater Sacramento Region A rare opportunity to acquire an established breakfast-and-lunch café with a loyal local following, strong online...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $50,523

Well-Established Pizza Parlor with Proven Profits-Uptown Gem

Oakland, CA

Have you ever dreamed of owning a successful pizza business in one of Oakland’s most vibrant neighborhoods? This is your chance to take the reins of a well-established and profitable pizzeria that has...

$99,900

$99,900

Cash Flow: $65,000

Nice pool hall (billiards parlor) located in downtown hayward

Hayward, CA

this is a cozy family pool hall with lots of clientele, located in downtown hayward,7 pool tables beer licenses ready, 2 clean restrooms, reason for sale is divorce!...

$450,000

$450,000

Pet Grooming Salon for Sale

Fresno, CA

Established Pet Grooming Business - Fresno, CA This well-established pet grooming salon presents an exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator in Fresno's thriving pet care market. Operating...

$60,000

$60,000

Cash Flow: $53,000

Restaurant for sale for a great price.

$175,000 - Dublin, CA

$175,000

Dublin, CA

Luxury auction for Los Angeles, California winery No Min. bid

Santa Clarita, CA

Sell your winery is proud to partner with Concierge Auctions, the world’s leading luxury real estate auction marketplace, to help connect qualified buyers and sellers with extraordinary winery and...

$10,500,000

$10,500,000

Walnut Creek CA CPA Book of Business for Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

This is an excellent opportunity for an existing CPA or EA firm looking to expand through acquisition. • The owner is a CPA • This established book of business has been serving clients since 2011 •...

$250,000

$250,000

Established 16 Years Fast Food Restaurant for sale

Bell Gardens, CA

Established Chinese Fast Food Restaurant - 16 Years of Proven Success This thriving Chinese fast food restaurant has been a neighborhood staple in Bell Gardens since 2008, serving the local community...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Established 13-Year Korean Fashion Boutique in San Francisco – Turnkey

San Francisco, CA

Established 13-year Korean fashion boutique located in San Francisco, offering curated women’s apparel with a loyal repeat customer base and strong supplier relationships in Korea. The business...

$90,000

$90,000

Price Reduction .....Profitable Auto Body Shop

Van Nuys, CA

A Great Opportunity is Now EVEN BETTER ! HIGHLIGHTS : ~ PAINT, BODY, & COLLISION CENTER in Prime Auto Services Area. ~ Well Established.....With 15 YEAR HISTORY of Success & First Time on the Market....

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $215,000

Established Septic Company for sale

Murrieta, CA

We are offering a turnkey opportunity to acquire CertifiedSeptic.com, a well-established and locally trusted septic service company, known for its dedication to customer service, innovation, and...

$100,000

$100,000

10 FedEx Ground Routes - Riverside (Rialto), CA - Seller Financing

Riverside, CA

FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $297,904

22 FedEx Ground Routes - Ventura, CA - Vehicle Financing

Ventura, CA

FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of...

$2,550,000

$2,550,000

Cash Flow: $841,620

11 FedEx Ground Routes - Ventura, CA - Vehicle Financing

Ventura, CA

FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $428,943

Japanese Grill with Teriyaki & Noodle store for Sale

Santa Monica, CA

Located City of Santa Monica ,Southern California Owner(Running 23 Years ) Plans to Retire Asset Sale /Asset sale /as is condition...

$98,000

$98,000

Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale

$179,999 - Poway, CA

$179,999

Poway, CA

Established Gourmet Popcorn Manufacturer

Contra Costa County, CA

This well-established gourmet popcorn manufacturing company represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in the specialty food sector. Founded in 1983 and originally based in San Francisco, the...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $153,119

Korean Tofu & BBQ Restaurant in Orange County

Orange County, CA

Well Known Korean Tofu Restaurant Requires Food related experiences or add your special foods....

$620,000

$620,000

Korean Food & K-Pop Food Style Cafe on Southern California

Irvine, CA

K- Food BBQ and Beer/Wine Cafe Food Related experience Requires for Growing the Business 2580 SF Good Space for Young Customers...

$780,000

$780,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Well Known Korean style taste Fried Chicken Restaurant in K-Town LA

Los Angeles, CA

Korean Food and Chicken with K-pop Style youngster's food 1680 SF Beer and Wine License in the Korea Town...

$150,000

$150,000

Hair & Nail Salon with Skin Care for Sale

Buena Park, CA

Famous Hair salon on Buena Park Korean Community Cozy and Convenient Space for Hair and Skin Care service...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Big Bear Lake EA Firm for Sale

Big Bear Lake, CA

Established EA tax practice for sale in Big Bear Lake, California. This practice is well established and has served the local mountain community for decades. The Seller is now preparing for retirement...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $121,868

Turnkey Downtown Restaurant

Santa Barbara, CA

This established, full-service restaurant is located within a busy downtown dining district in the desirable Santa Barbara market. The restaurant includes a fully equipped commercial kitchen and...

$199,000

$199,000

Successful Party Rental & Event Services Business

Santa Cruz County, CA

Sales Price: $457,000.00 Inventory included Gross Sales: $521,392.00 (2024 Taxes) Dreaming of owning a dynamic, community-loved business in beautiful Santa Cruz County? Here’s your chance to step into...

$457,000

$457,000

Ajay Singh

California Business Broker

Serving Santa Clara County, CA

California Business Broker (CBB) has sold over 700 businesses over 25 years. CBB specializes in buying and selling both franchise and non-franchise Businesses like Gas stations, Car wash, Laundromats, Convenience stores, Liquor stores, Fast food restaurants, Bars, and Grills. We will provide you with one of the most extensive databases analyses that will aid you in making the best decisions alongside the process of escrow. We have extensive experience working with SBA, conventional lenders, and hard loan money lenders.

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Excellent opportunity to acquire a turnkey beverage shop in sunnyvale

Sunnyvale, CA

Property Highlights Asking Price: $148,000 Approximate Size: 1,000+ SF Monthly Rent: Approximately $5,400 (NNN includes water and garbage) PG&E: Approximately $500–$600/month Asset Sale Only No...

$148,000

$148,000

Pizza -high volume super busy center-fully turn key operation

Thousand Oaks, CA

This turnkey New York‑style pizzeria is located in one of Thousand Oaks’ busiest destination centers, surrounded by a major gym, movie theater, escape room, trampoline park, and multiple...

$165,000

$165,000

Profitable and Established Water and Herbs Store

$85,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$85,000

Los Angeles, CA

Hookah Lounge for Sale

San Diego, CA

Hookah lounge for sale with event-hosting capability. Spacious layout suitable for private parties and special events. Established social atmosphere offering hookah service along with food and...

$699,999

$699,999

Full Service Luxury Gym Strength & Boxing 6000 sq ft

Calabasas, CA

Location: Calabasas, CA 91302 Size: 6,000 sq ft Lease: 6 years remaining at favorable rates Equipment: $350,000+ Complete boxing setup: heavy bags, speed bags, double-end bags, professional ring Full...

$650,000

$650,000

Profitable Local Lead Generation Portfolio - Recurring Revenue

Los Angeles County, CA

Profitable online business that generates exclusive leads for local service companies through niche websites. Designed to produce recurring monthly revenue with low overhead and minimal day-to-day...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $38,000

Full Service Tree Trimming Co. Serving the Greater San Francisco Area

San Francisco County, CA

Established Tree Service Company – San Francisco Bay Area This well-established tree care company has been serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1980, building a four-decade reputation for...

$665,000

$665,000

Cash Flow: $213,138

Laundry busine opportunity with real estate in highly dense South Gate

South Gate, CA

Enjoy the ownership of real estate and a business in a great South Gate location. Three existing tenants generate income plus a 4,600 square foot laundry to be constructed with all equipment. Current...

$4,490,000

$4,490,000

Mediterranean-seafood Restaurant only Opens 28 Hours a Week

Thousand Oaks, CA

Established Mediterranean seafood restaurant operating since 1992, representing over three decades of continuous operation and market presence in Thousand Oaks. The business maintains a strategic...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

GNC Business for Sale - 3 Los Angeles Locations

Los Angeles, CA

Business Opportunity to acquire a package of three established GNC retail locations. The portfolio includes two locations in Downtown Los Angeles and one location in the La Cienaga area. The...

$500,000

$500,000

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.