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Established Studio City Nail Salon | Turnkey | Prime Location

Studio City, CA

Well established nail salon in a prime Studio City location with a loyal customer base and a strong reputation built over many years. Beautifully maintained and fully equipped with nail stations,...

$100,000

$100,000

Fully equipped Mexican Restaurant in San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County, CA

Positioned along a bustling commercial corridor in San Bernardino County, this established restaurant has been a local favorite for years. The facility boasts a highly visible storefront with...

$199,999

$199,999

Essential Residential Roofing Repair and Replacement Service

Los Angeles, CA

This established residential roofing service company operates throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties. Founded in 2018, the business...

$6,275,000

$6,275,000

Cash Flow: $1,470,000

Auto detailing/ car wash account at a name brand dealership

Riverside County, CA

🚗 Turnkey Auto Detailing & Car Wash Business for Sale Own a profitable, established business from day one! This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational auto detailing and car wash...

$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Card Laundromat - Profitable & Fully Attended West Hollywood / LA City

West Hollywood, CA

This West Hollywood Card Laundromat is a modern, attractive, high-revenue operation surrounded by a dense renter population. This business serves a strong local customer base, consistent tourist...

$1,480,000

$1,480,000

EBITDA: $229,464

Premier Full-Service Med Spa – Established Revenue, Expansion Ready!

California

This full-service medical spa specializes in face, skin, wellness, and body treatments, combining medical expertise with a patient-centered experience. The clinic utilizes advanced, industry-leading...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

EBITDA: $295,000

Turnkey Korean Tofu Restaurant | Prime Irvine Location

Irvine, CA

This is a stylish, modern specialty coffee shop located on West Balboa Blvd, just steps from the beach. Known for its bold coffee profiles, signature flavored cold foams, and clean...

$380,000

$380,000

Mexican/Coffee/ or keep current menu-41 lic. lots of parking

San Diego County, CA

Turn-Key Beach Area Restaurant for Sale – Imperial Beach/Coronado Prime Opportunity with Established Success and a Fun, Coastal Vibe Dreaming of owning a vibrant restaurant in one of San Diego’s most...

$189,999

$189,999

3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Rialto, CA

Bloomington, CA

Well-established FedEx Linehaul operation based out of Rialto, CA. The business primarily operates unassigned runs, offering flexibility and strong earning potential. With FedEx’s continued growth and...

$1,095,000

$1,095,000

Cash Flow: $291,038

99K !! Convoy District restaurant location-41 lic.

San Diego, CA

Prime Opportunity: Own a Convoy Area Restaurant Turnkey Restaurant with High-End Oven Ready for Success Save on build out $ and 12 plus months of red tape just get it built out. This is your chance to...

$149,999

$149,999

Pasadena Dry Cleaners

Pasadena, CA

Great busy shopping center location. Quality cleaning. Loyal customers. 1040 clothes conveyor, 1400 sq. ft. shop,...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $20,000

Profitable Furniture & Cabinet Repair Shop

Los Angeles County, CA

Established, highly profitable restoration services company specializing in the repair and refinishing of furniture, cabinetry, millwork and other high-value wood products. The business has built a...

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Cash Flow: $724,437

Sushi Restaurant for Sale | Alameda County

Berkeley, CA

Includes Type 1 Hood & Grill, Beer & Wine License and ADA Restroom Currently open for dinner only. Sunday closed. A new owner can add lunch service to increase revenue. Huge income potential by...

$399,000

$399,000

Vending Machines (Healthier Snacks & Drinks) | Semi-Passive, Lucrative

$140,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$140,000

Los Angeles, CA

5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Rialto, CA - Highly Profitable

Rialto, CA

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

$2,800,000

$2,800,000

Cash Flow: $676,705

8 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Ventura, CA - Highly Profitable

Ventura, CA

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

$995,000

$995,000

Cash Flow: $240,753

Nanda Nandkishore, M&AMI, CBI

Acacia Group, Inc.

Serving Santa Clara County, CA

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12 FedEx Ground Routes - Bell, CA - Highly Profitable

Bell, 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...

$2,895,000

$2,895,000

Cash Flow: $838,201

Profitable Flower Shop For Sale !!!

North Hollywood, CA

Established Flower Shop - Prime North Hollywood Location This profitable floral retail business presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in North Hollywood's thriving commercial marketplace....

$85,000

$85,000

A profitable a Automotive Oil changes and routine maintenance biz.

La Puente, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving, turnkey automotive service business with a 23-year track record of success. Boasting incredible generational goodwill and a streamlined operational...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Simi Absentee Established Physical Therapy Practice /Turnkey Operation

Ventura County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established outpatient physical therapy practice with approximately $424,000 in annualized revenue and approximately $90,000 in Seller's Discretionary Earnings...

$185,000

$185,000

Cash Flow: $92,000

Highly Profitable, Membership-Based Massage Franchise for Sale

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Orange County, CA

This turnkey, award-winning franchise spa has operated successfully for over a decade in a premier, high-traffic shopping center in the heart of Orange County, California. Featuring a loyal membership...

$1,095,000

$1,095,000

Cash Flow: $366,205

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Established Auto Repair Shop in Arcadia | $250K Cash Flow

Arcadia, CA

Established in 1998, this highly regarded automotive repair business has been serving the San Gabriel Valley for more than 25 years. Known for its quality workmanship, honest service, and exceptional...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Profitable Custom Blinds, Shades & Shutters Business

San Diego County, CA

Established and highly regarded window coverings and interior design company serving North San Diego County for more than two decades. The business specializes in custom blinds, shades, shutters,...

$122,000

$122,000

Cash Flow: $58,610

Elderly care home property & business in San Mateo county

San Mateo, CA

ESTABLISHED ELDERLY CARE HOME - SAN MATEO COUNTY Well-established residential care facility for the elderly operating successfully since 2004 in San Mateo County. This licensed care home serves up to...

$1,950,000

$1,950,000

4-Location Auto Paint & Collision Platform

$1,800,000 - Orange County, CA

$1,800,000

Orange County, CA

Highly Regarded Kids Soccer Program – Multiple Locations

San Diego County, CA

Established and highly regarded youth sports business specializing in soccer instruction for toddlers and young children throughout San Diego County. For more than two decades, the company has...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $106,266

High-Volume LA Ramen Franchise | $1.59M Sales | $213K SDE

Los Angeles County, CA

Confidential opportunity to acquire an established Los Angeles ramen franchise with seller-reported gross revenue of $1,590,583 and Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) of $213,372. The asking price...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $213,372

Premium Window Coverings Retailer

Walnut Creek, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, design-driven window coverings business serving an affluent East Bay community. The company specializes in high-quality blinds, shades,...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $247,500

Lucrative Boba Tea, Coffee & Dessert Shop - Prime Shopping Center

San Diego, CA

This established boba tea, coffee, and dessert shop offers a rare turnkey opportunity for a buyer looking to step into a profitable, well-run business. The current owner is retiring after building a...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $160,886

Turn-Key Opportunity! Super Wine Bar-Great Location!!

Pacifica, CA

Own One of Pacifica's Most Beloved Coastal Wine Bars After almost two successful decades serving the Pacifica community, this coastal establishment is ready for its next chapter. More than simply a...

$198,000

$198,000

Cabinet Manufacturer & Architectural Millwork Business with Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

California

Summary Description: Gateway Business Sales represents a Southern California manufacturer of custom architectural millwork, cabinetry, specialty casework, countertops, and related interior...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $570,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Nail Salon in Prime Westwood LA: Profitable Growth Opportunity

Los Angeles, CA

TK Nails is an established nail salon strategically located in the heart of Westwood Village, Los Angeles, just minutes from UCLA. This profitable business presents an exceptional opportunity for an...

$160,000

$160,000

San Diego Boutique Winery-MUP, Tasting Room, Production & Vineyard

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Julian, CA

Volcan Mountain Winery presents a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established boutique winery in the scenic Julian area of San Diego County. Founded in 2006, the property spans approximately 10...

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established & Much Loved Pet Sitting Service!

San Diego, CA

PET LOVERS ONLY! Can you think of anything better than working with pets every day? Neither can I. Dogs, cats, birds, fish, iguanas & more. Every Day is a new experience. Well-established Home Based...

$78,900

$78,900

Go Karting and Family Entertainment Center

Sonoma County, CA

This is the opportunity you’ve been looking for! Located in Sonoma County, off hwy 101, 30 miles from Napa, 50 miles from San Francisco and 30 minutes from the ocean, is a turnkey Family Entertainment...

$1,299,000

$1,299,000

Healthier4UVending Business can scale/High Profit marginsSD

$50,000 - National City, CA

$50,000

National City, CA

13 FedEx Ground Routes, Burbank CA

Sun Valley, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D routes, fully overlapped, based out of BURBANK CALIFORNIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. Each route comes with an experienced...

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

EBITDA: $505,000

13 FedEx Ground Routes, Sacramento CA

Sacramento, CA

Imagine stepping into a turnkey operation that's been delivering results for years. These 13 well-established FedEx Ground routes in Sacramento offer you exactly that opportunity. You'll love how...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

EBITDA: $494,000

15 FedEx Ground Routes, Oceanside CA

Oceanside, CA

Imagine stepping into a turnkey delivery business that's been thriving in beautiful Oceanside, California. These 15 FedEx Ground pickup and delivery routes offer you something special - a fully...

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

EBITDA: $686,000

Exceptional and very rare entertainment venue in Inglewood, CA

Inglewood, CA

Simply stated, this is a unicorn opportunity to own a preeminent hospitality and entertainment venue in perhaps the most globally-recognized and thriving city in California. With a capacity of 600 and...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Top Rated Stylish European Restaurant

Glendale, CA

The Business is an Italian fine casual restaurant known for its elevated European inspired cuisine and exceptional clientele. Since opening just over a year ago, it has quickly become one of the...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

Cash Flow: $815,221

Established Pet Boutique in Marin | Owner-Operator Opportunity

Marin County, CA

Price recently reduced!. Excellent opportunity for a qualified buyer. Seller is open to reasonable discussions with serious prospects. This business is a beautifully built, community-loved pet...

$90,000

$90,000

Exclusive U.S. Distribution Rights for Viral Beauty Brand

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire the exclusive U.S. distribution rights to a globally successful personal care brand with strong international validation and significant untapped upside in the...

$60,000

$60,000

Unique BBQ restaurant in Palmdale

Palmdale, CA

Available for sale is a well-established and organized Hawaiian style restaurant in Palmdale , California Known for its top-notch quality, this BBQ restaurant has become a staple in its community...

$290,000

$290,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Gregg Tobin

Gateway Business Sales

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Gateway Business Sales (GBS) team of professionals and advisors have over 75 years combined experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and have successfully closed 600 + transactions in a wide range of industries. GBS has secure affiliations with investment banking firms and business advisory groups, which broadens our offerings to include mergers, acquisitions, and related consulting services for privately held companies. GBS has intermediaries that serve businesses with an enterprise value from $1 million to $20 million and have advisors and team members with experience and a track record of selling companies valued above $20 million. Our performance and results show this is more than rhetoric, as 75% of our engagements come from referrals from satisfied clients, CPA’s, Attorney’s, Financial Advisors, and Investment Bankers. GBS will develop a customized sales and marketing strategy to drive optimal results. While each client and business may be unique, we utilize our resources and experience to create demand for your business.

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Fully Equipped Restaurant

Fresno, CA

Established in 2016. Approximately 30 indoor seats. The kitchen is fully equipped with a commercial kitchen hood and Ansul fire suppression system. Serving food and specialty drinks. Not a franchise....

$120,000

$120,000

Smoke Shop: Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, CA

Smoke Shop: Los Angeles, California Is "For Sale" by Regional Real Estate - Commercial. Business is located in the city of Los Angeles, California. Open 7 days a week from 9am to 9pm, Estimated at 700...

$88,888

$88,888

12 Private Salon Suite for Sale with 2 buildings in historical Folsom

$1,899,999 - Folsom, CA

$1,899,999

Folsom, CA

Automotive Repair Shop

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS The Company is a general automotive repair facility for domestic and foreign cars and trucks. Services include but are not limited to: Air Conditioning and Heating, Alignment,...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $505,000

Engineering, Design, and Consulting Services for the Energy Industry

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS The Company is a well-established engineering and consulting firm has been in business 30+ years and serves the energy, utilities, and industrial markets with a long track record...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $482,000

Managed Service Provider

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS The Company is a managed services provider that delivers outsourced IT support and advisory services to small- and mid-sized organizations in California. The Company operates as a...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $313,000

Rare Opportunity: Established Sushi & Bar with Proven $1.4M+ Sales

Lake Forest, CA

Ozen Sushi (Cha Sushi & Bar) – Business Summary Ozen Sushi, also operating as Cha Sushi & Bar, is a thriving, turnkey sushi restaurant located in the bustling Foothill Ranch Towne Centre in Lake...

$700,000

$700,000

Deli Delicious in the Sierra Foothills

Oakhurst, CA

Established Deli Delicious franchise in Oakhurst, CA, strategically positioned in the Sierra Foothills tourism corridor leading to Yosemite National Park. This profitable operation has served the...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $223,359

15 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa (Windsor), CA - Seller Financing

Santa Rosa, 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...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $390,635

8 FedEx Ground Routes - Fullerton, CA - Highly Profitable

Fullerton, 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...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $374,855

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.