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Chevron Branded Gas station, Car Wash & Convenience Store for Sale.

Merced County, CA

Chevron gas station, Car Wash, & Convenience Store Business with Real Estate for Sale. Freeway location, High Visibility, Freeway Signage, 6 MPDs, Chevron Brand. Chevron Brand is month-to-month. Shell...

$6,200,000

$6,200,000

Arco ampm Gas Station, Car Wash Business with Property for Sale

Tulare County, CA

Arco AM PM Gas Station Business with Property for Sale in Tulare County, CA It's an oversized lot, 1.15 Acres in size, with two buildings—one for a gas Station & second for a Car wash. Store size is...

$7,500,000

$7,500,000

High Volume Liquor Store Business with Property for Sale

Sonoma County, CA

ESTABLISHED HIGH-VOLUME LIQUOR STORE WITH REAL ESTATE OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY This exceptional acquisition opportunity presents a well-established liquor retail operation with accompanying real estate...

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Turnkey Restaurant in High-Traffic San Diego Neighborhood

San Diego, CA

Prime restaurant location in a high-traffic San Diego neighborhood surrounded by dense residential housing and ongoing development, providing strong built-in customer demand. This is an asset sale of...

$249,000

$249,000

High Volume Liquor Store On Stand Alone Building Ample Parking

Wilmington, CA

STORE SALES $ 75000 TO $ 80,000 PER MONTH PER MONTH . LOTTO INCOME IS $ 3500 PER MONTH . RENT IS ONLY $ 4500 PER MONTH . STORE IS REMODELED WITH LOTS OF PARKING ON HUGE LOT. THIS STORE IS 100 PERCENT...

$899,000

$899,000

Cash Flow: $265,000

Southern California Home Health Opportunity

Irvine, CA

This home health agency is a rare and strategic opportunity for experienced healthcare operators looking to enter or expand in the California home health market. The agency is structured as a...

$60,000

$60,000

30+ Year Old Trucking Company located in Southern California

California

HS Listing ID-69655 Asking Price: $62,999,999 Annual Figures: 2025 Gross Sales: $27,431,181 Net Profit: $10,116,543 Highlights: - Company started in 1992 - Located in Southern California - Employee...

$62,999,999

$62,999,999

Cash Flow: $10,116,543

Truck Stop w/ 3 Restaurants & Real Property

Tulare County, CA

Truck Stop with 3 Restaurants and Real Property This is a unique opportunity to own a well-established truck stop with three restaurants and the real estate, located just off Highway 99, priced at...

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

Preschool For Sale Stockton, CA (Real Estate & Business)

Stockton, CA

Situated in a well-established central Stockton corridor along North Pershing Avenue, a major thoroughfare known for its strong mix of residential neighborhoods, schools, and neighborhood retail...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Very popular cafe for sale

Placer County, CA

This well-positioned café represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in Placer County's competitive food service market. The business has operated successfully for three years, demonstrating...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $1,527

Confidential Two-Unit Restaurant Portfolio for Sale Premium California

Los Angeles County, CA

Confidential Two-Unit Restaurant Portfolio for Sale Premium California Markets | Established Brand | Immediate Cash Flow + Growth Upside RRC#5238 Asking Price: $2,750,000 Location: Los Angeles County...

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

Confidential Restaurant for Sale – High-Volume Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

Confidential Restaurant for Sale – High-Volume Southern California Market RRC#5237 Asking Price: $1,350,000 Location: Los Angeles County Annual Revenue: $2,800,000 Annual Cash Flow: $23,750 Monthly...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Market Sushi

Diamond Bar, CA

This sushi business is located inside a large supermarket, generating consistent sales from regular grocery shoppers. Because customers naturally visit the market for daily shopping, the business...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $82,285

Market Sushi

Pasadena, CA

This sushi business is located inside a large supermarket, generating consistent sales from regular grocery shoppers. Because customers naturally visit the market for daily shopping, the business...

$97,000

$97,000

Cash Flow: $174,857

Owner-Absentee Hardwood Flooring Business | Open 40+ Years

Los Angeles, CA

This established hardwood flooring store offers a proven, turnkey operation that runs smoothly under owner-absentee management. The business provides a full range of hardwood flooring products and...

$1,594,000

$1,594,000

Cash Flow: $444,140

Well-established popular American family diner in OC for sale

Orange County, CA

This well-established American family diner/cafe represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in North Orange County's competitive dining market. Operating continuously since 2011, the business has...

$390,000

$390,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Mark Tzalka, LCBB, CFC

https://www.tsifranchisegroup.org/

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Mark Tzalka, LCBB, EECA is a Certified Business Broker. was associated with "Murphy Business " for 10 years as an area developer. One Of The Largest And Most Successful Business Brokerage Firms In The Nation With Offices Conveniently Located Throughout The United States. Mark Tzalka, is also a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser.

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Confidential Restaurant Opportunity — Established Destination Location

Mono County, CA

Confidential Restaurant Opportunity — Established Destination Location in Californias #1 Ski Resort Proven Performance | Strong Margins | Long Operating History RRC# 5236 Asking Price: $1,400,000...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Placer County Turnkey Boutique Café

Placer County, CA

This may be your last chance for this highly acclaimed, chef-driven French pâtisserie in a premier commercial corridor. This stylish, 3-year-old café offers a turnkey opportunity in a high-traffic...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Well Established Pest Control Co Service Contracts

San Bernardino County, CA

This 21 year old business is located in a beautiful area with thousands of vacation properties and second homes. They are a trusted vendor to home owners, property managers, municipal buildings and...

$595,000

$595,000

Cash Flow: $248,000

Well known franchise bakery for sale

Orange County, CA

The well-known, well-established, thriving franchise bakery and coffee shop, where the aroma of fresh-baked goods welcomes both you and your loyal customers. This well-established bakery has been...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Major brand-with market- Business Only

Paramount, CA

This established gas station represents a prime retail fuel opportunity in Gardena, CA. The facility operates as a business-only opportunity, providing substantial revenue streams through both fuel...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Smog Check, Oil Change Business

California

This well-established smog check business in Solano County presents an exceptional opportunity for a buyer looking for a profitable, turn-key operation with minimal competition. Generating gross sales...

$698,000

$698,000

Cash Flow: $203,631

Subway Franchise - Nice Neighborhood, Closed on Sundays

Orange County, CA

Subway Franchise | South Orange County !! * Established nationally recognized sandwich franchise with 20,000+ locations worldwide * Prime commercial-strip location on a high-traffic main street in...

$178,000

$178,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Jewelry Store in Resort Beach Town

Orange County, CA

Fine Jewelry, Watch Repair, Estate Sale...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

A boba tea shop/Restaurant with a hood in the kitchen

Milpitas, CA

A Franchise boba tea shop with a type-1 hood in the kitchen. it can convert to a restaurant. It is in a high foot traffic shopping center in the heart of Milpitas. The location is surrounded by...

$270,000

$270,000

Profitable Beer & Wine Convenience Store - Growing Sales

San Pedro, CA

This well-established convenience store with beer and wine license presents an exceptional opportunity in the San Pedro local market. This business demonstrates consistent revenue growth with current...

$375,000

$375,000

Southeast Asian restaurant for sale in South Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

Established Southeast Asian Restaurant - Prime Sacramento Location This well-established family-owned Southeast Asian restaurant presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in South Sacramento's...

$99,000

$99,000

Remote Operator San Diego Home Cleaning Business

San Diego, CA

HS Listing ID-67880 Asking price- $79,000 2025 Gross - 57k 2025 Net after expenses - 53k 2026 Projected income 57k 2026 Projected net income 21k Business highlights: Repeat client: weekly, biweekly,...

$79,000

$79,000

Cash Flow: $53,000

Subway Franchise/ High Net / Sunday Closed/ South Orange County.

Orange County, CA

Business Profile – Subway Franchise | South Orange County !! Established nationally recognized sandwich franchise with 20,000+ locations worldwide Prime commercial-strip location on a high-traffic...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Multi-Location General Dentistry Practice For Sale In San Diego Area

San Diego, CA

Well-established, 12-year-old multi-location dental group with strong brand recognition and high-visibility retail real estate positioning. This practice has built a loyal patient base and scalable...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $2,100,000

Modern restaurant and Bar for sale in Natomas sacramento

Sacramento, CA

Established restaurant and bar strategically located in the thriving Natomas district of Sacramento, California. This modern culinary establishment operates within a prime 3,150 square foot facility,...

$125,000

$125,000

Lucrative Smoke Shop in a Good Location

Orange County, CA

Well-established smoke shop available in a busy Orange County shopping center with excellent visibility and consistent customer traffic. The business is stocked with a wide selection of in-demand...

$25,000

$25,000

Full ABC 47 + Live Music | 3500 SF South OC Corner Bar-Restaurant

Orange, CA

Full ABC 47 + Live Music | 3500 SF South OC Corner Bar-Restaurant | Irreplaceable Build Out | Asset Sale RRC#5243 Asking Price: $399,000 Location: Orange County Annual Revenue:$1,000,000 Annual Cash...

$399,000

$399,000

High Volume American Restaurant with Full Bar, long established

Huntington Beach, CA

SBA QUALIFIED Buyer Requirements This offering is available to qualified buyers only. Prior to the release of confidential information and execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), interested...

$1,999,990

$1,999,990

EBITDA: $632,000

Smoke Shop

Alameda County, CA

$60,000 Net Income—Absentee Owner 26.6% Return on Investment Well-established smoke shop located in the heart of the Bay Area with strong foot and vehicle traffic. The business operates in...

$225,000

$225,000

Well Established Cafe in the Convoy Business District

San Diego, CA

This cafe has been around for 10 years and well known in the Convoy Business District. Over 1800 sq ft with outdoor patio space of 500 sq ft that you don't have to pay for. This is one of the lowest...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Multi-Channel E-Commerce Apparel Business for Sale Amazon Walmart

Los Angeles County, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-standing, profitable e-commerce apparel business with over a decade of operating history and strong infrastructure in place. Founded in 2013, this Southern...

$920,000

$920,000

Cash Flow: $408,852

Pediatric OT Practice | $157K SDE | No Insurance | 18 Years

Orange County, CA

Pediatric occupational therapy clinic in South Orange County, California, in operation since 2009. 2025 revenue of $405,230 with $157,755 in seller's discretionary earnings, offered at $290,000 —...

$290,000

$290,000

Cash Flow: $157,755

Freestanding High-Income Laundromat + Real Estate | Turnkey + Staffed

Los Angeles, CA

Compelling opportunity to acquire a freestanding, high-income producing laundromat with underlying real estate in a dense East LA trade area. The property is positioned along a major corridor with...

$7,950,000

$7,950,000

Cash Flow: $610,764

dry cleaners and laundry

Palm Springs, CA

Imagine owning your own established dry cleaning and laundry business in Palm Springs! This is your chance to step into a turnkey operation that's been serving the community for 20 years under the...

$180,000

$180,000

Dry Cleaner for Sale

Burlingame, CA

Established dry cleaning operation featuring innovative wet and dry cleaning combination technology that streamlines operations and reduces specialized skill requirements. This turnkey business...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $62,000

Southeast asian restaurant for sale in EL Monte of Los Angeles county

El Monte, CA

Established southeast restaurant operating in El Monte, California, presenting a unique dining concept in the diverse San Gabriel Valley market. Located approximately 12 miles east of downtown Los...

$248,000

$248,000

Turnkey 2-Unit Franchise Near Sacramento – Strong Profits

Sacramento, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, semi-absentee 2-unit sandwich franchise generating strong cash flow in the Greater Sacramento area. With over $1.3M in annual revenue and approximately...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $327,304

Great Bell Gardens location with room for expansion

Bell Gardens, CA

In the heart of Bell Gardens, this location has a solid customer base and great reputation. Fully carded store with POS system in place for busy fluff and fold. Along with the existing laundry, there...

$870,000

$870,000

Rolando Aldabert

Liberty Advisors

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

At Liberty Business Advisors we provide expert advisory and brokerage services to business owners and buyers both domestically and internationally. With offices conveniently located throughout California we have successfully represented over 2,000 business owners and completed more than $1.5 Billion of sales transactions since our founding in 2003. Our vast experience enables us to provide invaluable information and insight to business owners, buyers and investors while assisting them with every aspect of selling or buying a business or Income Property. If you are contemplating selling or buying a business, we will help you make it happen. Liberty Business Advisors is a multi-cultural company with 15 different languages spoken among our team of Brokers and Associates. Most importantly, we all speak one common language, the language of business. Our company philosophy at Liberty Business Advisors is to always place the needs of our clients first. We not only emphasize honesty and integrity in all our dealings, we make them absolutely imperative.

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Gross sales $70k rent $3060+nnn=$3700,lease 5 yr+3x5 yr option

San Bernardino, CA

* Seller over 25 years * Rent to go up by 3% on the basis of basic rent ($3,060) annually— you cannot find this low and good terms lease * store size : approx 2,500 soft * Biz hour :8:00am—10:00pm/ no...

$650,000

$650,000

Liquor store+RE(bldg 2315sf,land 17000sf) employees‘ running

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Colton, CA

* Monthly Gross Sales $55,000–65,000 * Biz Hour 7:00am—-11:00pm * Land; 2 lots (9,000 sf + 8000 sf) * You can build multiple unit apt on employ lot behind the building * The store is on major street...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Berkeley Gilman Restaurant FOR SALE,w/ Central Kitchen Potential!!!!!!

Berkeley, CA

$ RARE OPPORTUNITY: Established Restaurant For Sale Established Restaurant For Sale Berkeley's Gilman District | Arts & Culinary Hub Asking Price: $118,000 – $200,000 Negotiable based on lease terms,...

$118,888

$118,888

Established Downtown Restuarant

Santa Barbara, CA

This restaurant is situated in downtown Santa Barbara, within one of the city’s most active dining and pedestrian districts. The location benefits from consistent foot traffic generated by nearby...

$250,000

$250,000

Boutique Spa with Name Brand Recognition Operating Since 2007

Clovis, CA

A boutique spa with name brand recognition operating since 2007. Provides an elite spa experience with membership programs while also carrying top-of-the-line facial products. Highly visible sign...

$49,000

$49,000

Turnkey opportunity of Chinese Restaurant with Beer and Wine license

Redondo Beach, CA

Imagine yourself running a thriving Chinese restaurant just five minutes from Redondo Beach's beautiful coastline. You'll find this gem perfectly positioned on a bustling main street in the heart of...

$280,000

$280,000

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.