Folsom, CA
More Than A Mailbox is a long established, full service pack and ship and mailbox rental business with a strong reputation built over more than two decades. Located in a high traffic retail center in...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Mailbox Rental, Shipping, and Packing Store- Folsom
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Turnkey Island Fin Poké Franchise – Prime Delta Shores Location
Sacramento, CA
Island Fin Poké – Delta Shores is a turnkey, fast-casual restaurant offering fresh, customizable, Hawaiian-inspired poké bowls in one of Sacramento’s fastest-growing retail corridors. Located in the...
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Low-Rent Edible Arrangements for sale - Prime Location!
Santa Clarita, CA
Rare Opportunity: Edible Arrangements – Santa Clarita This is a rare opportunity to acquire an Edible Arrangements franchise in the heart of Santa Clarita, one of the most desirable and fast-growing...
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A Rare, Turnkey Napa Wellness Float Spa Opportunity
Napa, CA
Become a social entrepreneur. Invest in helping people feel great. An unparalleled opportunity to own a top-performing True REST Float Spa Franchise in the Napa Valley without the time and expense of...
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Fully operational turnkey Medical-Spa for sale!
Thousand Oaks, CA
High quality aesthetic medical spa and skin care clinic offering facials, laser hair removal, fat reduction, body sculpting, PDO threads, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), and face contouring. We provide...
Cash Flow: $190,000
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Well Established Supermarket FOR SALE | Orange County, CA
Garden Grove, CA
An excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped supermarket operating in a strong market. The business features: fairly new appliances, huge parking lot for customers, well-trained staff, and a...
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Very Profitable EV Car Fleet Rental Business
Los Angeles, CA
Business Description Passive HIGH income EV rental car company ASSET BACKED INVESTMENTS THAT GENERATES thousands of dollars immediately. Sounds too good to be true? IT'S REAL! Hands-Off EV Rental...
100% Occupied Salon Suite For Sale | Semi-Absentee Model
Alameda County, CA
Discover a rare opportunity to own a 100% occupied and highly profitable salon suite business. This turnkey operation offers a simplified, semi-absentee business model with consistent recurring...
EBITDA: $138,000
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Popular World Famous Turf Club w/Building
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hayward, CA
THE local gathering place with a long history of fabulous, diverse, inclusive events. The ideal buyer would be one who will carry on the legacy of the historical World Famous Turf Club and take it to...
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Heaven's Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Franchise
Sacramento County, CA
Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning Franchise offers carpet cleaning, upholstery, tile & grout, and hardwood floor cleaning services. This is a fantastic opportunity with immediate customers waiting to...
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Paul Davis Restoration
Franchise
Available in California
Paul Davis has over a 97% success rate for franchises because success is part of our business model!
Turnkey 5***** Innovative Beauty Product Business
Contra Costa County, CA
TURNKEY INNOVATIVE BEAUTY PRODUCT BUSINESS - Patent-Protected All-In-One Beauty Tool This established home-based business, founded in 2021, offers a unique patented and trademarked beauty product that...
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High-Margin SaaS | $138K ARR | 95% Margins | Fully Automated
Palo Alto, CA
This is a highly profitable, subscription-based SaaS business serving the global creator (TikTok) economy, with over $305K in lifetime revenue and a current run rate of approximately $138K ARR for...
Cash Flow: $95,000
Turn-Key 2nd Gen Cafe Opportunity in Folsom!
$160,000
Folsom, CA
Halal Grocery Store + Meat Market + Restaurant - San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
Well-established three-in-one halal business featuring a Pakistani, Indian & Fijian grocery store, full halal meat department, and halal restaurant.This successful business has been operating for 19...
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Jewelry Business with Diversified Revenue and Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
This is a founder-led jewelry business with an established brand identity, loyal customer base, and diversified revenue across direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and inventory monetization channels. The...
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Cash Flow: $696,038
Felizardo Gaxiola
First Choice Business Brokers - Excellence Team
Serving Riverside County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the accessibility and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers and the largest inventory of businesses available for sale. Our Inland Empire team will help you thru all the steps to sell or buy a business as a part of your business plan. We are a brokerage firm that will guide you from a business valuation to each milestone of the process and back you up as a legal shield avoiding risks and becoming your negotiator for this new lifetime decision. In summary, if you have a business you would like to sell or are ready to buy a business, the First Choice Inland Empire team would be proud to be your “First Choice” for buyer or seller representation, we genuinely care and understand the plans you have for YOU and your loved ones. We create opportunities for people: The Business Brokerage core business is actually a “people business” first and foremost, and we understand this. We create business opportunities that deliver value for people’s life. We are experts on the process: With a combination of business finance, marketing and operations, we highlight the real value that business buyers and sellers’ demand. From initial strategic exit planning through valuation, acquisition and marketing to closing the deal. Structuring, negotiating and closing deals: Our transactions are life-changing for the business owners, their families and employees. We understand the “psychology of the deal” and the emotions that come with it. We manage all the implications so you can experience a smooth process. It’s about knowing the true value of your company: We understand your business and its true value in order to present the opportunity to strategic buyers that are looking for your specific true value, and therefore willing to pay more. Formulation of the right strategy involves experience.
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Concierge Practice in Affluent Coastal Community
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-established concierge primary care medical practice in a highly desirable coastal Southern California community. The practice, Macer Medical, has been...
Established Coffee Shop – Sale Pending
Modesto, CA
Proven Revenue. Good Location. Approx. 600 sq ft. with Affordable Rent. Ideal Opportunity for Owner-operator....
Cheers – Iconic Vacaville Bar & Nightclub for Sale (36 Years Strong!)
Vacaville, CA
After 36 successful years, Cheers A Pub—a beloved and established bar and nightclub—is now available for sale. This turn-key business is one of Solano County’s longest-running nightlife destinations,...
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Well established neighborhood frozen yogurt shop
Clovis, CA
ESTABLISHED FROZEN YOGURT SHOP - CLOVIS, CA Well-established neighborhood frozen yogurt shop serving the Clovis community since 2015. This turnkey operation generates $225,000 in annual revenue while...
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Turnkey Coastal San Diego Restaurant | $1M Revenue | Beer & Wine
San Diego, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey restaurant for sale in a highly desirable coastal community of San Diego. Generating approximately $1M in annual revenue over the past...
Cash Flow: $64,277
Mosquito Authority
Franchise
Available in California
This Recurring Revenue Business Opportunity Offers Multiple Lifestyle Options
Kid's Activity Club, Russian-Speaking, May qualify for E2 Visa
Orange County, CA
Established Russian-speaking children’s enrichment and education center located in Orange County. This business offers a unique community-focused environment helping children preserve and develop...
Cash Flow: $50,000
Pool Service Route - San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Nice part time pool route in the San Jose area. This route consists...
Cash Flow: $23,000
Automotive Business – Semi-Automated Operation
$150,000
Laguna Niguel, CA
Growing Turnkey Gourmet Gift Shop, Prime LA Location, Loyal Customers
Los Angeles County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a beloved specialty gourmet retail brand in Los Angeles County, California. This established flavor-driven concept has built a strong reputation for premium...
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Cash Flow: $120,000
Cafe & Bakery, 5-Day Operation, Low Rent, Prime Down Town Oakland, Ca
Oakland, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to offer this profitable, well-established Cafe & Bakery, originally established in 1990, located in the Uptown/Downtown Oakland, California, area. This business has...
Cash Flow: $135,000
Premium Veterinary Hospital, Surgery Center & Urgent Care
Cameron Park, CA
An exceptional opportunity to own a high-end, fully equipped veterinary hospital, surgical center & urgent care designed to deliver outstanding care while creating a welcoming experience for pets,...
Cash Flow: $710,000
Award-Caliber Architecture & Plant-Focused Design Business
Alameda County, CA
This opportunity involves a well-established living architecture and interior plant design company operating at the intersection of design, biophilia, and experiential environments. With a decade-long...
Cash Flow: $308,800
Cabinet and Flooring Opportunity - Great Cashflow
San Francisco, CA
If you’re looking for a business with significant growth potential, this opportunity delivers. Take ownership of a thriving, high-demand brand that’s fully established and ready to generate results...
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Cash Flow: $200,000
SBA Approved Print & Graphic Design Company
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
SBA Approved! Print & Graphic Design Company - Semi-Absentee Owned and the Only One in Their County! - SC2251 Financial Information Asking Price: $499,000 Cash Flow: $150,000 Gross Revenue: $500,000...
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Cash Flow: $150,000
*Reduced* Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Jose CA-$179,000
San Jose, CA
*Reduced*-Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Jose CA-$179,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread...
Cash Flow: $125,770
Juice It Up!
Franchise
Available in California
Join a proven 30+ year brand with a strong franchise foundation, delivering $852K AUV among the top 25% and achieving 50% growth from 2019 to 2024. Capitalize on low startup costs, efficient operations, and a compact footprint designed for high performance and profitability.
Franchised Established Pizza & Arcade Restaurant (SBA Approved)
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Own your own pizza restaurant part of well known pizza franchise. Good sales and a large location with a large arcade that also brings in income. Proof of funds required, Experience Required. SBA...
Cash Flow: $246,000
Iconic Bar & Restaurant, Established Over Two Decades | Type 47 ABC
Milpitas, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. presents a restaurant sale opportunity located in Milpitas, California. Established over two decades ago, this fully built-out restaurant offers substantial infrastructure in place...
Beautiful, Clean and Graceful Sushi Restaurant in Sherman Oaks
$150,000
Sherman Oaks, CA
25 Year Established Window Washing Company
Castaic, CA
BUSINESS OVERVIEW: Dynamite Window Washing has operated in Santa Clarita for 25 years. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a long-established business with a strong reputation and a loyal customer...
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Cash Flow: $100,000
Brewery Listing ID: N-1034
California
• Established and Recognized Brand with Award Winning Beers • Significant Brewing Capacity • Diverse & Creative Product Line • Community-Driven Taproom • Attractive, Family-Friendly Facility • Located...
Cash Flow: $277,415
Batteries Plus
Franchise
Available Nationwide
$900K+ AUV* With multiple revenue streams, 700+ locations, and 30+ years of success, you can compete/grow in a fast-changing market with no ceiling on your earning potential!
Turnkey Full-Service Indian Restaurant in Prime Walnut Creek Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Methi Indian Restaurant represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey restaurant in Walnut Creek, one of the East Bay's most attractive restaurant markets. The location offers visibility,...
20-Year Central Coast Law Firm | $2.3M Rev | $700K SDE | Owner-Indepen
California
Business Description: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, owner-independent law firm on California's Central Coast — a market known for its growth, affluence, and consistent demand for...
Cash Flow: $697,000
Multi-Unit Carl’s Jr. Portfolio – Northern California
Vacaville, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a four-unit established franchise portfolio of Carl’s Jr.® restaurants located across high-growth Northern California markets. This offering includes strong regional...
Established Carl’s Jr. Multi-Unit Opportunity – California
Sonora, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire two established Carl’s Jr.® franchise locations in high-visibility, high-traffic areas of Northern California. These well-positioned restaurants offer strong brand...
Established Chinese Restaurant for Sale
Berkeley, CA
Turnkey restaurant business for sale in prime UC Berkeley Campus. It is situated in a busy plaza alongside other food establishments which attracts large crowds to this location. The UC Berkeley...
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Gordon Lai
Prime Metropolis Properties, Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
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Healthy Snack Vending Machine Route – Inland Empire – Semi-Passive
Loma Linda, CA
11-Machine Healthy Snack Vending Route – Inland Empire – Semi-Passive, Easy to Manage Excellent opportunity to acquire an established healthy snack and drink vending route located in the Inland...
Turn-Key Prime Restaurant in the Best Part of Fremont
Fremont, CA
This prime restaurant is located in one of the busiest plazas at the best part of plaza with high visibility from both sides of two streets. its about 2000 square feet with good rent. Full kitchen...
$4M Revenue- Iconic Waterfront Dining Destination- Legacy Lease
$2,395,000
Monterey, CA
Barber Shop Hair Salon For Sale - Eagle Rock Los Angeles Kafco Plaza
Los Angeles, CA
A great opportunity to own a well-established and fully equipped Salon / Barber in the heart of Eagle Rock (Eagle Rock Blvd. & York) with great street signage, visibility and ample parking. The Salon...
Technology Powered Student Transportation Platform
Alameda County, CA
This company is a transportation technology platform connecting parents, schools, and state-approved taxi fleets to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable student rides across the United States....
Cash Flow: $1,000
Screenmobile
Franchise
Available in California
Transform your future with Screenmobile-where flexible ownership meets a booming demand for screen and shade solutions, all backed by a nationally recognized brand!
Turnkey Multi-State Photo/Video Co. with Established Partnerships
San Francisco, CA
This turnkey photography business presents a unique opportunity to acquire a profitable, multi-state operation with established systems and minimal time commitment. Operating across the San Francisco...
Cash Flow: $112,000
Profitable Family & Sports Medicine Practice – Folsom, CA
Folsom, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly profitable integrative family and sports medicine practice in Folsom, California—one of the most desirable and fastest-growing suburbs of...
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Cash Flow: $266,000
Turnkey East Bay Area Bakery Cafe with Strong Wedding Cake Business
Alameda County, CA
A thriving, turnkey bakery in a high-traffic East Bay Area shopping center, generating over $1M in annual revenue. The 1,182 sq ft space features a beautifully designed interior with both indoor and...
Long Standing and Established Mexican Restaurant in Ukiah
Mendocino County, CA
This is a well-established Mexican restaurant located in Ukiah, California, operating in a high-visibility shopping plaza with strong local traffic. The restaurant is known for its authentic Mexican...
Cash Flow: $4,170
Hospice Agency for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
A well-established hospice agency is operational since 2022, CDPH licensed, Medicare and Medical certified, ACHC accredited. No ADR, No CAP Issues, minimum average daily census, with geographic...
Iron Mountain Outfitters /Dealership for Carhartt, Filson, etc.
La Mesa, CA
Iron Mountain Outfitters operates profitably since 1997 as a Carhartt and Filson, etc. Dealership. This store has unique inventory providing customers with high quality merchandise from iconic,...
Cash Flow: $150,000
Long Standing Motorcycle and Bicycle Service Shop.
Santa Cruz, CA
Long standing motorcycle and bicycle service shop. Consistent clientele with minimal competition located nearby....
Cash Flow: $174,785
Growing Turnkey Suburban Barre Studio - Nat'l Franchise
San Joaquin County, CA
Imagine owning a thriving, nationally-recognized barre studio franchise in a booming suburb in California's Central Valley. This growing business, now in its 5th year, offers a unique opportunity for...
Newly Built-out Boutique Wine & Cheese Specialty Store
San Francisco, CA
A neighborhood wine and cheese specialty shop focused solely on everyday customers. Explore a curated selection of Old and New World wines, artisan cheeses cut to order, charcuterie, crackers, and...
Cash Flow: $75,000
Minuteman Press Business Services
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Minuteman Press is the world's largest & #1 rated digital printing and graphics franchise. With our state of the art technology, proven marketing programs and over 25 regional support offices, we have been able to take quality people from all walks of life and provide them with the opportunity to secure their financial future.
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.
