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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Online Home Furniture & Decor Store 3k Profit Projections

$119,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$119,000

Los Angeles County, CA

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

Sarkis Kaladzhyan

First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

First Choice business Brokers Van Nuys is an independently owned and operated office of First Choice business Brokers. The Broker/Owner of this office has been with the company for nearly two decades. Established in 1994, 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 $8.5 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the ease and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers. If you are a business owner, whether you feel that a disposition of your business is right around the corner or years in the future, you can be provided with a Current Market Analysis that will give you a very good idea of the value of your business today. Also, you may receive recommendations for changes that could result in a dramatic increase in the value of your business by the time you are ready to sell. If you are interested in buying a business, your representative from First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys has the background and training to guide you through the process, negotiate on your behalf effectively and manage the close of the sale. This will enable you to find and acquire the business opportunity of your choice and complete a purchase with confidence that it's being handled in a competent, professional and efficient manner. Call the office at First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys and take advantage of the power of a unified, national organization designed to provide business buyers and sellers with the highest levels of service, integrity and confidentiality available in the industry! (818) 810-4242

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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

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

Online Kids Toys Store 3k Profit Projections

$103,990 - Fresno County, CA

$103,990

Fresno County, CA

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

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

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

Profitable San Diego Sailing Charter

$135,000 - San Diego, CA

$135,000

San Diego, CA

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

California Staffing Firm with Recurring Revenue

California

This 35+ year-old staffing firm offers temporary staffing, direct hire, and retained executive search services. The business serves a wide range of industries—including administration, accounting, HR,...

$15,000,000

$15,000,000

Cash Flow: $3,056,756

High-Margin Babka Bakery | $52k EBITDA | Strong SF Brand w/ 1,500 Cust

San Francisco, CA

We are Braid Bakery, an LLC specializing in high-quality sweet and savory babkas. We operate out of a commercial kitchen in San Francisco with a lease that can be continued. We have a strong brand...

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$30,000

$30,000

Cash Flow: $10,000

50 + years family owned Auto Repair

Eureka, CA

The facility is a 3,200 square foot building with 3 bays with hoists in each one plus a hoist on the outside in the ample parking lot to provide parking for all the vehicles. The property is totally...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $206,906

Newly updated and modernized 24HR 9Round Kickbox Fitness franchise

Riverside, CA

Established 9Round Kickboxing Fitness Franchise - Riverside, CA This turnkey 24-hour fitness franchise presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established business with strong...

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$35,000

$35,000

28 years Established Mountain Mikes Pizza Franchise

Jackson, CA

Easy to operate, Can be operated with very low labor costs. Our low overhead compared to many other types of restaurant style businesses is what sets this apart to be a money maker for any owner...

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$450,000

$450,000

Jenny Gregory

eXp Realty Commercial - BiCoastal Investment

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

As someone who has walked in your shoes, I have a deep appreciation and understanding of what it takes to build and run a successful business. I personally owned and operated a restaurant in Nashville for years, and my husband and I also started a thriving cybersecurity company from the ground up. I know firsthand the challenges, sacrifices, and triumphs that come with growing, managing, and eventually selling a business. With years of experience in business sales, I’ve developed a proven process to make selling as seamless as possible. My team and I are here to guide you every step of the way. As long as you have the financials in order, I can bring the right buyer to the table, ensuring a smooth transition for you and your legacy.

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Established Window & Gutter Cleaning Business – High Recurring Revenue

Santa Clara County, CA

This profitable, home-based window and gutter cleaning business has been serving Santa Clara County and parts of the East Bay for over 40 years. The owner is retiring, creating a rare opportunity to...

$248,000

$248,000

Cash Flow: $116,256

It's Cozy & Calmly Charming Restaurant

Sherman Oaks, CA

Nice off-street from Ventura Blvd., in upbeat Town. The first impression customers have is a pleasant surprise: good Sushi at a reasonable price, along with a wide variety of choices on the menu....

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$180,000

$180,000

Day Spa and Skin Care

$190,000 - Santa Cruz County, CA

$190,000

Santa Cruz County, CA

Ardeshir Vosooghi

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Smoke Shop and Mini Mart for sale

San Diego, CA

Established smoke shop and mini mart located on a busy street front in one of San Diego's premier neighborhoods. This turnkey operation features brand new fixtures, equipment, and a complete...

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$165,000

$165,000

Gun Store For Sale !!!

Montebello, CA

Established and profitable Gun Store For Sale in Montebello. No Competition nearby! Very well organized and run business. Very loyal clientele, including Police Officers. Very honest and "by-the-book"...

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$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Community-Loved Plumbing Business with Integrity and Reliability

Los Angeles County, CA

** This Business Qualifies for the Down Payment Assist Program** Custom plumbing business with attention to details and customer services. This business has built an excellent reputation in the...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $260,000

Wrecking Yard For Sale With Inventory

Rancho Cordova, CA

This is business is currently operating and for sale along with the inventory. The inventory in this business consists of Racks/Shelves for cars out in the yard as well as for body parts such as...

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Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $1,250,000

Beautiful and Modern Japanese Head Spa in Chino Hills

Chino Hills, CA

Modern Head Spa in Chino Hills - Chino Hills' First Japanese Head Spa This turnkey Japanese head spa represents an exceptional opportunity in the growing wellness industry, offering traditional scalp...

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$345,000

$345,000

Vending Location For Sale

Ventura, CA

2 full size vending machines in 2 shift warehouse location. No commission fill once a week. You own machines and location. This is not a franchise....

$8,500

$8,500

Cash Flow: $4,500

Hight Traffic Tire & Auto Repair Shop

La Crescenta, CA

Location: 3947 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta, CA 91214 Established: 1985 (at current location since late 1980s) Reason for Sale: Owner retiring Key Features - 7 service bays and 9 lifts (no pits) - Smog...

$399,000

$399,000

Rare 1000sqft Ice Cream shop inside Vietnam town with perks!

San Jose, CA

RARE OPPORTUNITY: Fully Equipped Ice Cream Shop in High-Traffic Vietnam Town, San Jose This turnkey 1,000 square foot established ice cream and frozen yogurt shop represents an exceptional asset...

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$299,888

$299,888

SBA Approved Growing Fast Food Restaurant

Temple City, CA

This fast food restaurant is a great investment! It's had successful growth year-over-year for the past three years. The seller has been focused on growing the company even through the tumultuous last...

$524,900

$524,900

Cash Flow: $178,887

Profitable Wedding & Event Venue | 25-Acre Equestrian Estate -Norco

Norco, CA

Rare offering: The Farm in Norco — a fully CUP-approved wedding and event venue with Santa Ana River frontage, set on nearly 25 acres in the heart of Horsetown USA. This property blends lifestyle,...

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$6,800,000

$6,800,000

Pool Service Route - Temecula, CA

Temecula, CA

JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to dive into a well-established Pool Service...

$257,485

$257,485

Cash Flow: $105,000

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.