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California Compounding Pharmacy

California

Community compounding pharmacy, well established, owners looking to exit. Staff in place for success....

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

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Bar - SF Type 48 ABC license

San Francisco County, CA

Corner bar located in San Francisco. Needs an owner operator....

$200,000

$200,000

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Northern California Background Investigation Company - SC2132

California

Northern California Background Investigation Company - SC2132 Financial Information Asking Price: $599,000 Cash Flow: $175,000 Gross Revenue: $500,000 Down Payment: $399,000 Financing: Yes Adjusted...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

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Upscale Men’s Clothing Store – Nearly 40 Years in Business – Westlake

Westlake Village, CA

This menswear retailer is a long-established upscale men’s clothing retailer serving affluent clientele in Westlake Village, Lake Sherwood, and North Ranch. Founded in 1988, the store has built a...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Palm Springs Mirror & Glass

Cathedral City, CA

Palm Springs Mirror & Glass is a well-established business specializing in custom glass, windows, and mirrors, proudly serving the community for more than 70 years. With a strong reputation for...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $224,440

Sinclair Gas Station with C-Store & ABC License

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Riverside County, CA

Exclusively Listed by: The Gas Broker, Inc. Address: 56245 California 371, Anza, CA 92539 Please Do Not Visit Site Until You Speak With Broker. No Speaking with Employees/Ownership & Do Not Loiter on...

$2,995,000

$2,995,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Prime USC adjacent Smoke Shop, all inventory included!

Los Angeles, CA

Located in a prime location within 1 block of the Greek Houses of USC, just one block away from the USC school campus in a Starbucks Anchored Retail Center including popular restaurants with a parking...

$150,000

$150,000

Northern Californian Child Safety Pool Fence Company - SC2241

California

Northern Californian Child Safety Pool Fence Company - SC2241 Financial Information Asking Price: $349,000 Cash Flow: $140,000 Gross Revenue: $200,000 Down Payment: $349,000 Adjusted EBITDA: $65,000...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Northern California Indoor Therapeutic Entertainment Business - SC2240

California

Northern California Indoor Therapeutic Entertainment Business - Amazing Growth Potential! - SC2240 Financial Information Asking Price: $350,000 Cash Flow: $120,000 Gross Revenue: $800,000 Down...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Pool Service Route - Roseville, CA

Roseville, CA

JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Easy part time route in desirable areas. This route consists of 37...

$63,504

$63,504

Cash Flow: $64,000

High-Revenue Montessori | 160 Enrolled (Capacity over 200) | Business

Alhambra, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-performing Montessori school located in Alhambra, CA, just minutes from South Pasadena and San Marino. This business-only offering includes a...

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

Well Established Law Practice-Turn-Key-Large Client Base!!

San Francisco, CA

Fantastic opportunity to step in on the ground floor (or actually the 8th floor). Great reputation, well known, and a profitable 25-plus year law practice specializing in immigration law. Super...

$229,000

$229,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Iconic 76-Year Western Wear Business & Prime Real Estate

$3,800,000 - California

$3,800,000

California

Nick Ramsey

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Established, Award-Winning Surrogacy & Egg Donation Agency

Los Angeles County, CA

A premier surrogacy and egg donation agency based in Los Angeles, is now available for acquisition. Founded in 2013, this well-established and reputable business has built a strong presence in the...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $2,160,000

Pool Service Route - Roseville, CA

Sacramento, CA

JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to own your own pool service route in upscale...

$84,480

$84,480

Cash Flow: $86,000

Ian MacLachlan

Business Team

Serving Santa Clara County, CA

Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.

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Farmers Agency for sell in Moorpark

Moorpark, CA

Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale in Moorpark, CA This well-positioned Farmers Insurance Agency presents an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneurial professional to acquire an...

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$100,000

$100,000

Established Rare 48 License, $1600 rent, Turn Key.

Long Beach, CA

Established Bar & Tavern with Rare Type 48 License - Long Beach, CA This fully licensed, turnkey bar and tavern offers an exceptional investment opportunity in Long Beach, featuring comprehensive...

$350,000

$350,000

For Sale 98 Cents Supper Store plus.

Bloomington, CA

LOC: 9974 Bloomington Ave, Bloomington CA 92316. Are you looking for a well-established retail business with diverse inventory in clothing, accessories, and household products? look no further! This...

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$249,000

$249,000

Rent-Free Commissary Kitchen + Seafood Brand – Seller Financing

Roseville, CA

Now is your chance to own a fully equipped commercial kitchen with a built-in seafood brand and multiple income streams. Even better? Kitchen rental income now exceeds the lease, meaning your core...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $111,860

Turn-Key Auto Repair Business for All Car Brands

San Diego County, CA

Auto Repair Business for sale with a strong local presence in San Diego. 3,200-sf Warehouse/office +725-sf Mezzanine. 2 Lifts and 2 Roll-up doors. 3-year Average Revenue: $286,786/year. 3-year Average...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $66,655

Del Mar Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Includes business name, website, logo and magnetic vehicle signs. Year-round service, desirable area, long term stable clients built over the last decade. Highly desirable pools, fairly tight route,...

$52,800

$52,800

Cash Flow: $62,000

Neighborhood Type 48 Sports Bar $175,000 RX #9035101

Carmichael, CA

We are pleased to offer this popular Neighborhood Sports Bar with a great casual vibe. Patrons count this welcoming bar as a favorite place to meet friends for Happy Hour or to catch a big Game on one...

$175,000

$175,000

Profit Making Franchisee Sale Pending

$449,000 - San Clemente, CA

$449,000

San Clemente, CA

Multi-Unit (10+) Round Table Pizza in California

Fresno, CA

Since its founding in 1959, Round Table Pizza has been recognized as "Pizza Royalty™” for its homemade dough, signature three-cheese blend and gold-standard ingredients topped to the edge. Customers...

$4,350,000

$4,350,000

Cash Flow: $666,825

Prime Location Chevron On Sale ( Business only )

Bakersfield, CA

PROFITABLE CHEVRON GAS STATION - PRIME BAKERSFIELD LOCATION This established Chevron gas station presents an exceptional investment opportunity in a high-traffic Bakersfield location. Strategically...

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$2,400,000

$2,400,000

Profitable 2-Store Subway Bundle - $110K SDE

Anaheim, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire two cash-flowing Subway locations in prime Orange County markets. Established operations, experienced teams, and semi-absentee management deliver immediate returns with...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $105,697

Bistro / Catering / Ghost Kitchen

Riverside, CA

Turnkey Riverside Bistro – Priced to Sell! Dreaming of owning your own restaurant? Here’s your chance. This fully equipped French Bistro is ready for a new owner. Located in a busy Riverside shopping...

$49,988

$49,988

Established E-Commerce Business Gaming & Entertainment

San Diego County, CA

This is a long-standing, 100% direct-to-consumer e-commerce business specializing in premium gaming products within a stable and growing niche. The company has been operating for over 20 years and...

$70,000

$70,000

EBITDA: $26,000

Subway Franchise - Asset Price - $31K+ SDE Potential

Costa Mesa, CA

Exceptional value opportunity for a hands-on operator to acquire an established Subway location at equipment cost. Perfect turnaround situation for an experienced restaurateur who can optimize...

$145,000

$145,000

Cash Flow: $31,000

Hibachi + Sushi Concept - Full Bar - Downtown Location

Riverside County, CA

What a concept! This modern hibachi and sushi restaurant is located in the heart of a vibrant downtown district, surrounded by both thriving businesses and affluent residential communities. With a...

$715,888

$715,888

Cash Flow: $400,000

Established Nekter Franchise

Anaheim, CA

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a profitable and fully operational Nekter Juice Bar in a high-traffic location. This well-established franchise location has built a strong reputation in...

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$179,900

$179,900

Outpatient Hospice Care & Home Health Care Agencies Combo-Turnkey

Temecula, CA

Very Clean-Well Established -Operatinal-Profitable-Outpatient Hospice Care And Home Health Care Agencies In Temecula, Riverside County. Both Agencies Are Over 36 Months Rule-100% CHOW Right Away!...

$990,000

$990,000

Turnkey Salon & Retail Business – Established, Inventory-Rich, Priced

$149,730 - Chico, CA

$149,730

Chico, CA

Well Established Armenian Bakery

Canyon Country, CA

Well established bakery being the only one to serve Armenian Baked goods in all of Santa Clarita Valley. Customers come from all over Santa Clarita Valley and beyond. Customers visit from as far as...

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Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $144,000

Indian Fijian Bangladeshi and Afghani Store With Meat Department.

Modesto, CA

This is Must Buy business: Indian, Fijian, Bangladeshi, Afghani grocery in Modesto. Inventory, shelves, 7 freezers, 3 refrigerators, meat cutter, equipment included. Spices, rice, halal, sweets,...

$130,000

$130,000

#1 Home Cleaning Franchise - $125K Net Income - SBA Approved!!

Bakersfield, CA

Golden opportunity to own the leading home cleaning franchise in Bakersfield, California! This established business generates $113K annual cash flow with a fully trained 10-person team already in...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

Thriving Home Health and Hospice Bundle

Beverly Hills, CA

For Sale: Thriving California Licensed Home Health & Hospice Bundle – Active Patients, Hospital Referrals, Prime Location Location: Greater Los Angeles, California Status: Medicare-Certified, Clean...

$2,000,002

$2,000,002

Unattended Retail 12 Machine Vending Route

Sacramento County, CA

This is an unattended retail route, with 12 High-Tech vending machines that are strategically located in high traffic locations. Every machine is wi-fi equipped and can be monitored remotely offering...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $73,400

Profitable Firearms Training & Retail Business – Prime Location

San Mateo, CA

Your chance to acquire a profitable firearms instruction and retail business with 20+ years of proven success serving the Bay Area market. Business Overview Founded in 1999, this respected firearms...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $134,654

Furniture story for sale stablished Furniture & Home Goods Bu San Jose

San Jose, CA

Business Overview: Massa Home is a well-established furniture and home goods business specializing in modern and stylish pieces sourced directly from China. Operating since 2023, the business has a...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

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Turn Key Staging Established Home Staging Business for Sale – San Jose

San Jose, CA

An established and profitable home staging company with a strong client base is available for sale. The company specializes in staging residential properties, primarily working with a diverse group of...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Low Rent Japanese Sushi Restaurant

Citrus Heights, CA

Step into booking business in the heart of Downtown Hayward! This Japanese restaurant is perfectly situated in an area with heavy foot traffic and is designed for immediate operation. Seize this...

$150,000

$150,000

Great Hemet Commercial Pool Route

$79,800 - Hemet, CA

$79,800

Hemet, CA

Arif Sealey

Sealey Business Brokers

Innovative Home Preschool w/ Waitlist

Pleasanton, CA

This is an innovative home preschool and daycare. Established since 2017, it has a wonderful reputation and a perfect 5 star rating on both Google and Yelp.This program is full year round and has a...

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$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $147,120

Location!!!!! Popular Franchise Restaurant For Sale

San Bernardino County, CA

We’re pleased to present an incredible opportunity to purchase a franchise restaurant with with annual sales exceeding $2.22 million, fully equipped, well-training team and ready for immediate...

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$699,000

$699,000

Price Dropped...Price Dropped....Circle K Store with Hard Liquor Licen

Fullerton, CA

Price Dropped...Price Dropped....Circle K Store with Hard Liquor License Price Dropped...Price Dropped....Price Dropped....to $1,200,000 Excellent Location...Circle K with Hard Liquor License...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

EBITDA: $224,000

Subway Franchise – Fresh Remodel, Modern Design, No Extra Costs!

Santa Rosa, CA

Business Description: Subway franchise for sale in an excellent Santa Rosa location. Established in 1989, this store has been successfully operated by the current owner since 2004. Recently remodeled...

$250,000

$250,000

Turnkey Restaurant – Montebello, CA | Perfect for NEW CONCEPT | BRAND

Montebello, CA

Legend Hot Chicken in Montebello presents a rare turnkey opportunity for an operator seeking a modern, fully built-out restaurant space in a high-traffic corridor just off the 60 Freeway. With 1,903...

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$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $115,000

Restaurant For Sale in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Established Brazilian Restaurant Sale - Prime Sunset Boulevard Location This newly built 1,610 square foot Brazilian restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in one of Los Angeles' most vibrant...

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$149,000

$149,000

San Dimas Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Very tight Route with many of the pools either on the same street or are geographically close together, making for very easy planning and efficiencies. Profit wise route with chlorine and salt being...

$184,200

$184,200

Cash Flow: $188,500

Preschool Business For Sale San Jose, CA

San Jose, CA

Located in East San Jose, a busy commercial an d residential area. The property sits along Story Road, a well- traveled corridor with convenient access to shopping centers, restaurants, schools, and...

$800,000

$800,000

Coastal Lifestyle Brewery with Distribution & Strong Growth Potential

Ventura County, CA

This turnkey craft brewery is a rare opportunity for a buyer seeking established operations, strong brand positioning, and exceptional growth potential. Designed to balance efficiency with creativity,...

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$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $330,000

Hemet Pool Service Route for Sale

Riverside County, CA

Very tight Route with many of the pools either on the same street or are geographically close together, making for very easy planning and efficiencies. Profit wise route with chlorine and salt being...

$96,000

$96,000

Cash Flow: $106,000

Decades-Strong Organic Alive Foods Distribution Plant & Brand

Alameda County, CA

This established live, organic food manufacturer has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, certified organic and kosher products that consumers trust. With sustainable sourcing,...

$400,000

$400,000

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.