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AI-Enabled Health Technology Platform – Remote Care Infrastructure

Santa Clara, CA

An AI-enabled health technology platform supporting remote patient care programs is available for strategic partnership or acquisition. The platform enables healthcare providers to deploy and manage...

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Cash Flow: $16,000

Dine-In Chinese Restaurant and Event Space For Sale

San Diego County, CA

Established in 2016, the company is a full-service dine-in Chinese restaurant. Revenue is generated through dine-in sales and catering, with repeat business from a broad customer base. Profitability...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

EBITDA: $452,017

Established Italian Cafe at Noe Valley corner location

San Francisco, CA

Established Italian restaurant and cafe operation available for acquisition in the prestigious Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. This turnkey food service establishment occupies a prime corner...

$170,000

$170,000

Preschool business for sale Encino, CA

Encino, CA

This property enjoys a convenient residential setting with easy access to major streets, shopping centers, dining, and everyday services. The area is known for its family-friendly neighborhoods,...

$900,000

$900,000

International Construction Firm Specializing in Unique Projects

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS Headquartered in California, the Company designs and constructs exceptional and unique entertainment and hospitality projects around the globe. The Company serves retail...

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EBITDA: $1,082,000

Cold Stone Creamery 2 Locations Palm Springs, & Palm Desert

Palm Desert, CA

. Own two established Cold Stone Creamery locations in Palm Desert, and Palm Springs .Located in busy shopping centers with high visibility and strong foot traffic. .Benefit from Cold Stone’s strong...

$565,000

$565,000

Cash Flow: $128,046

Two Turn-Key Restaurants in Irvine For Sale

Tustin, CA

Two established restaurant locations situated in high-performing shopping centers alongside strong national and regional retail tenants. Both locations benefit from consistent foot traffic, excellent...

$450,000

$450,000

Profitable, Clean Plumbing Business, Central Coast, Turnkey

Santa Maria, CA

Profitable and well-established plumbing and water filtration company serving California’s Central Coast. With over 30 years of operating history, the business generates approximately $700K–$850K in...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Preschool Business For Sale Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa, CA

Known for its vibrant community, beautiful surroundings, and strong local economy. Situated in a quiet and convenient area with easy access to nearby neighborhoods, schools, parks, shopping centers,...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Papa John’s Pizza - Premier PCH Corner - Strong Visibility

Lomita, CA

PAPA JOHNS Pizza Franchise for sale located in Los Angeles County. Papa John’s Pizza franchise for sale located in Lomita, California, within Los Angeles County. This established location is situated...

$89,000

$89,000

Cash Flow: $65,276

Wood and Laminate Product Manufacturers

Riverside, CA

This manufacturer provides unique and quality wood and plastic laminate products that are sourced and made in the USA. In business for over 30 years, it is located in a 30,000-square-foot facility...

$4,600,000

$4,600,000

Cash Flow: $1,582,867

SLY PARK - Gas Station, C-Store, Bar & Grill, RV Park

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Pollock Pines, CA

The property encompasses approximately 1.41 acres and is improved with a thoughtfully integrated collection of income-producing uses, including a country store and food market, bar and grill, RV park,...

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Well-established Cell Phone Repair franchise

Thousand Oaks, CA

Business Overview Well-established Cell Phone Repair franchise location in the affluent Thousand Oaks . This store has operated successfully for 13 years at the same location and has built a dominant...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

15 + Years Established Dry Cleaner's

Azusa, CA

Long Standing Customer base with outstanding, the revenue exceeds the true value (asking price) of this business. The owner has only been operating the business for 18 months and the LL only does MTM...

$45,000

$45,000

Rare car wash business opportunity in Pomona

Pomona, CA

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Established express car wash situated on approximately 0.53 acres along the heavily traveled Holt Avenue corridor in Pomona. The property includes an existing express tunnel,...

$249,000

$249,000

Feel the Beat in Downtown S.J.’s High-Energy Hotspot / Nightlife Vibes

San Jose, CA

Open Friday & Saturday Only, from approximately 7:00 PM until 1:30 AM A modern, upscale nightclub/lounge that transitions into a high-energy dance space at night, with a full bar, specialty cocktails,...

$988,000

$988,000

Cash Flow: $740,000

Ryan Clark - CM&AA, CEPA

Veld Mergers & Acquisitions

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

We strive to help our clients realize their unique definition of success. To achieve this, our team provides a comprehensive service offering aimed at supporting lower middle market business owners at nearly all stages of their company’s lifecycle. Our team has supported over 2,000 clients since 2002 and completed more than 1,150 transactions. This experience, coupled with our history as founders, owners and operators ourselves provides our team with an unparalleled practical knowledge base and real world perspective that is aligned with our clients. When we provide mergers & acquisitions advisory services, explore capital sourcing and deployment options, evaluate valuation drivers or structure a realistic exit plan, we do so knowing that our clients rely on us to help manage what may be their largest asset and the culmination of years of extraordinary efforts. If our client has an interim leadership need, we approach the assignment as if it were our business, reputation, investment and our future retirement at stake – because ultimately it is. The value we provide and the quality of our efforts will make or break a successful engagement. In doing so we are not only able to capitalize on each of our management experiences, but we are also able to draw from best practices learned from working with thousands of clients across all industry sectors. As a result our perspective is broad and our resource base is vast. Our full service approach supports the notion that your business is more than just a transaction to you and us, it’s our business too. Your success translates into our success, just as we shoulder the burden of any failure. As a result we consider ourselves to not only be our client’s solutions advisor, but also their partner.

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Attractive Restaurant/Bar in the Heart of SF W/Separated full type 47

San Francisco, CA

A whimsical, garden?party aesthetic with pastel tones, dense floral installations (ceiling bouquets, flower walls), velvet seating, and Instagram?ready photo setups Vibrant energy: patrons often come...

$398,000

$398,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Salon and Beauty Regional Franchisor

California

Our team is representing a long-established regional sub franchisor within the salon and beauty industry seeking a strategic acquirer. The company oversees multiple territories across the Western U.S....

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Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $416,795

Yogurt Shop That Can Be Run As Absentee Owner. Turnkey Business!

Sacramento County, CA

This yogurt shop opened in 2015 under previous ownership. The current owner purchased the business in 2017. Since then, the owner has made modifications such as offering 3rd party delivery, adding new...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $105,999

Huge 12 bay North OC Auto Repair Shop | Historic Local Presence

Fullerton, CA

Imagine stepping into your own thriving automotive empire in the heart of North Orange County. This isn't just another repair shop - you're looking at a massive 12-bay operation that's been the go-to...

$385,000

$385,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Chinese restaurant is in downtown area

Pleasanton, CA

A Chinese restaurant is for sale in a desirable downtown area. The property features a parking lot in the rear and a patio in the front. Located in a thriving district with high foot traffic, the...

$210,000

$210,000

Hot Dog fast food restaurant (Franchise) near UC Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

A franchise hot dog restaurant is for sale near UC Berkeley. It is situated in a busy plaza alongside other fast-food establishments which attracts a large crowd to this location. The space is newly...

$80,000

$80,000

Wonderful Restaurant in Great Downtown Petaluma Location for Sale

Petaluma, CA

Rarely does a restaurant come available in Downtown Petaluma. Now available is a gorgeous restaurant in a wonderful location in lovely downtown Petaluma. This 3,200 square foot restaurant has seating...

$195,000

$195,000

small EAGLE ROCK restaurant

Eagle Rock, CA

Size: 870 SF. Occupancy: 26 seats Rent: $3,801.20 + NNN Lease Term: good thru 4/30/2028 Option: 5 years Fully equipped kitchen, one ADA restroom, 32 parking spaces,...

$120,000

$120,000

Turnkey 6-Unit Subway Opportunity in Ventura County

Ventura County, CA

6 Unit Package Established units in the heart of Ventura County Terrific opportunity to enter or expand in the brands Subway offers a wide variety of customizable submarine sandwiches, wraps, and...

$1,550,000

$1,550,000

Cash Flow: $414,000

Highly Profitable Turn Key Auto Body Repair Shop - Prime La

Los Angeles, CA

* Image for illustration purposes.* This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established auto collision repair business located in a highly desirable and densely populated area of Los Angeles...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Remote California-based Immigration Law Firm for Sale

Dana Point, CA

About the Firm The owner recently returned to practice after a lengthy health-related leave. Before the leave, the owner successfully practiced for 20 years. For almost a decade, his former Midwest...

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Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $260,000

Boba Shop & Cafe Near College Campus – Prime South Bay Location

Los Angeles County, CA

This turn-key boba shop and cafe is located steps from a college campus in a high-traffic South Bay LA corner spot, capturing steady business year-round. The business generates multiple revenue...

$150,000

$150,000

Joint Commission Medicare Certified Ambulatory Surgery Center

Los Angeles County, CA

Highlight Features • Joint Commission Medicare Deem Status • 1 Fully Equipped Operating Room • 2-Bed Fully Equipped PACU with Crash Cart • 2 Exam Room • OEC 9800 Plus C-ARM • Patient Restroom • 1914...

$925,000

$925,000

Legacy High-End Driving School – Los Angeles Area | SBA Pre- Qualified

Los Angeles County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established, highly reputable Los Angeles area driving school with SBA 7(a) financing pre-qualification available for a qualified buyer. This is an excellent...

$638,000

$638,000

Cash Flow: $208,332

Popular Mongolian BBQ restaurant at the food court is for sale

Downey, CA

A popular Mongolian BBQ restaurant in the food court of a famous shopping mall is on sale for the first time in 25 years. This well-established fast-food Mongolian BBQ restaurant, located in the food...

$449,000

$449,000

Cash Flow: $174,497

Prime Downtown Whittier 2nd Gen Restaurant For Sale

Whittier, CA

DO NOT DISTURB EMPLOYEES - TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Imagine walking into your own fully equipped restaurant in the heart of downtown Whittier - this could be your reality. This prime 1,500 square...

$179,000

$179,000

76 Gas Station + Franchise Food Mart Franchise + Car Wash + Property

San Bernardino, CA

Investment Highlights Modern Construction – Built 2018 Large 5,182 SF Building 49,083 SF Lot Major Brand Fuel Station – 76 Franchiser Food Mart Franchise Convenience Store Car Wash Revenue Center...

$9,999,000

$9,999,000

Technology Retail/Repair Business in Coastal Northern California

California

Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: An independently owned and well-established technology retail/repair and services business in a highly desirable coastal Northern...

$785,000

$785,000

Cash Flow: $269,163

Chemical Company with a Huge Profit Potential

Los Angeles County, CA

A family-run chemical business established in 1965, it manufactures and sells premium quality cleaning chemicals for the food, transportation, and janitorial industries. For sixty (60) years, the...

$3,250,000

$3,250,000

Cash Flow: $380,000

High-Volume Smoke & Vape Shop in Affluent South Orange County Hub

Orange County, CA

To maintain your firm’s reputation for elite service while keeping this listing "blind," we should focus on the qualitative alpha of this specific shop: its cleanliness, the "lifestyle boutique" feel...

$120,000

$120,000

Gross sales $75,000-85000/Rent $5500/Lease !0+2x5 yr/2700 sf

Bloomington, CA

* seller here over 20 yrs * 3 unit retail center with good parking lots on major street * Biz Hour 7:00am—-10:00/11:00 pm. No restriction of quantity, biz hour on ABC license...

$800,000

$800,000

Market & Property for Sale | Corner Location | Fully Renovated

Kings County, CA

An excellent opportunity to acquire an established neighborhood supermarket along with the real estate in a highly visible corner location. This is a rare chance to own both the operating business and...

$900,000

$900,000

Auto repair shop with costar smog .

Glendora, CA

Prime location on a major blvd in desirable city of Glendora. This very well-known business was established 28 years, 8 years with current seller, and has built a large clientele base. The building...

$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

High Value Neurology & Sleep Practice- Southern California

Riverside County, CA

Established outpatient neurology and sleep medicine practice offering comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of neurological and sleep disorders. The practice features a...

$7,600,000

$7,600,000

EBITDA: $1,529,645

Pizza restaurant-Clean Tax Returns, short hours, easy operation

Morgan Hill, CA

HIGHLIGHTS Clean tax returns! SBA qualified. This business has it all: High profit margin(no franchise fees!), A+ location, easy operation, short hours, recent complete remodel with mostly new...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $116,717

Mexican Quick Serve Restaurant, most sought after OC Downtown location

Orange County, CA

Imagine yourself running a thriving Mexican restaurant in one of Orange County's most coveted downtown locations. This established quick-serve concept sits in the heart of all the action, where foot...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Turn-Key Taco Shop for Sale – Prime Anaheim Location – Fully Equipped

Anaheim, CA

Turn-key taco shop available in Anaheim. This is an asset sale opportunity for a fully equipped Mexican restaurant space with hood, grill line, refrigeration, and all major equipment in place. Current...

$129,000

$129,000

Established Auto Repair Facility - Cherry Valley, CA

Cherry Valley, CA

Established auto repair facility for over 30 years, in Cherry Valley, CA....

$350,000

$350,000

Kevin Kim

Action Realty Task Holdings, Inc

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Action Realty Task Holdings, Inc (ART) with its DBA Action Realty Task Inc (ART) established in 2022, based on LA Palma, Orange County, consited of more than 90% of agents, brokers or staff being seasoned over 15 years expereice in RE industry, have been dedicating to selling, buying commercial properties, busiensses alone, and business and realties, SFR (Hoses, Condos exceeding over hundreds of dollars over the past 4 years, We are serving mainly Los Angeles couty, orange county, riverside county, san bernardino county, and 8 of surrounding counties and neighbor states through the relatonships of near-by states agents and/brokers in selling properties or businesses. Actually, as name indicates, we are doing re business as ART of work

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ARCO Direct Gas Station – Newly Converted!

Los Angeles, CA

Asking Price: $1,500,000 (Business Only) Seller May Carry a Small Note No Beer & Wine | Mechanic Shop Not Included Highlights: • Newly Converted ARCO Direct Gas Station • Prime Corner Location on with...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Established Restaurant/Wine Bar with Exquisite Outdoor Patio

Santa Cruz County, CA

Established Restaurant/Wine Bar with Exquisite Outdoor Patio $2 Million + Sales & $300,000 Profit- SBA Pre-Approved RRC#5168 Asking Price: $725,000 Location: Santa Cruz County Annual Revenue:...

$725,000

$725,000

Bay Area design-build landscape company with turnkey operations

Contra Costa County, CA

$340K+ Cash Flow — with Only ~$100K Down. Established Bay Area design-build landscape firm offering a true turnkey service model: from initial design and permitting to complete outdoor construction,...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $347,247

Profitable Dry Cleaning business for Sale

San Mateo County, CA

An established dry cleaning operation located in San Mateo County presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for qualified buyers seeking immediate profitability in the garment care industry....

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $277,415

Locally quality made granola here in Bay Area

San Francisco County, CA

Local food distributor offers handcrafted, premium snacks designed to fuel an extraordinary, active lifestyle. The brand focuses on quality, versatile granola that aligns with its mission to "Snack...

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Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $22,464

$3,300,000 Revenue Successful Full-Service Ophthalmology Practice

California

$3,300,000 Revenue Successful Full-Service Ophthalmology Practice based in Southern CA. Ensure Capital is proud to introduce a full service ophthalmology practice delivering medical, surgical, and...

$3,800,000

$3,800,000

EBITDA: $625,000

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.