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Rare Opportunity to Buy FULLY Compliant Hospice Agency | ACHC Accred.

Los Angeles, CA

RARE OPPORTUNITY: FULLY COMPLIANT HOSPICE AGENCY FOR SALE Established in 2020, this ACHC-accredited hospice agency presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in the growing healthcare sector....

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$1,249,000

$1,249,000

Cash Flow: $1,400,000

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Estab Charleys Cheesesteak, Turnkey & Profitable San Fernando Valley!

Los Angeles County, CA

Great opportunity to own a well-established Charleys Cheesesteaks franchise in a busy, high-traffic location in the San Fernando Valley. This popular fast-casual brand is known nationwide for fresh,...

$650,000

$650,000

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Semi-absentee run Asian restaurant for sale in SF inner sunset

San Francisco, CA

This established Asian restaurant represents a premium investment opportunity in San Francisco's Inner Sunset district, operating continuously with demonstrated financial performance and semi-absentee...

$160,000

$160,000

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Restaurant for sale

Folsom, CA

Turn-Key Dumpling Restaurant for Sale near Folsom Lake Profitable, stable, and beautifully located by Folsom Lake. Loyal customer base, inviting atmosphere, and a fair price. Step in and start earning...

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$50,000

$50,000

Well Established Men’s Suit Store in Prime Location – Profitable

Los Angeles, CA

For 25 years, this well-established suit store has built a strong reputation for quality, service, and loyal clientele. Now, as the current owner prepares for retirement, this turnkey business is...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $800,000

Postal Annex - Established Business 30+ years

Temecula, CA

An exceptional opportunity awaits to acquire a highly established Postal Annex franchise, a leading name in the parcel and business services industry in the United States. This particular location...

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$325,000

$325,000

Buffet or Banquet Restaurant Nearly 10,000 SF Riverside County CA

Riverside County, CA

Highlights • Size: ~10,000 SF, perfect for a large buffet or banquet format. • Renovated: April 2023, turnkey condition. • Lease: Long-term stability with renewal options. • Location: Near casino +...

$450,000

$450,000

Precision CNC Machine Shop

Placer County, CA

Established for 8 years, this reputable precision CNC machine shop in the Sacramento area specializes in milling and turning services, with a focus on prototype, short-run production, and...

$348,000

$348,000

Cash Flow: $93,066

Cypress Garden Elder Care: RCFE-6 with Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Arroyo Grande, CA

RCFE-6 in a gated community. Currently five residents with the casita suite vacant (private courtyard entry) — fill or use as owner/admin quarters. Stabilized gross income of $50,972/month at full...

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$1,795,000

$1,795,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Orange County Powdercoat and Sand blasting company for sale

Anaheim, CA

Maverick Powder coat has excellent roots and has for most of its years been a very profitable business. Our reviews and reputation are outstanding. We are known for high quality, quick and on time...

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$175,000

$175,000

Busy Sports Bar & Grill with Full Liquor License – $250K – Turnkey

Folsom, CA

The Oak T Sports Bar & Grill for sale in a busy and well-established area. This restaurant and bar features a full liquor license and a spacious dining area that can seat up to 140 guests. The...

$250,000

$250,000

Restaurant for Sale – Brentwood

Brentwood, CA

Spacious dining area with seating capacity for 108 guests Fully equipped kitchen with Type 1 hood Located in a well-established area with stable customer base and convenient parking Turnkey...

$100,000

$100,000

Established boba shop for sale in Buena Park!

$130,000 - Buena Park, CA

$130,000

Buena Park, CA

Stacey Kwong

Realest Group

Established Take Out Restaurant with 30,000+ Foot Traffic Weekly

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a Kelly’s Deli operation in front of a super busy Home Depot location in LA County. We have built and operated many of these take-out restaurants at Home Depot locations in Northern California...

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$225,000

$225,000

Voice & UC Driven Digital Services Business for MSPs

Contra Costa County, CA

AI Driven Voice & UC Driven Digital Services This firm is an industry leader in unified communications security and optimization, with a special leadership in voice quality monitoring and big data...

Cash Flow: $200,000

Rodney Holt

Transworld Business Advisors of Tri-Valley

Serving Stanislaus County, CA

When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business Advisor to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld has been a mainstay in the business mediation industry for over 25 years, specializing only in businesses sales. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our professionals consist of sophisticated and experienced experts in business and finance. Many have owned businesses and can relate to the stresses and pains that can go along with the selling process. Our service, dedication and drive is available and ready to be put to use for you.

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Bakery for Sale in Santa Clarita / Business or Asset Sale Considered

Santa Clarita, CA

Established Bakery, Ice cream and Coffee shop. Absolutely beautiful inside. Perfect for someone to take over the assets or the business. Business tied to the movie industry....

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$70,000

$70,000

Southern California's Premier Mobile Paint n' Sip

Long Beach, CA

Are you an Artist with an Entrepreneurial Spirit? Or an Entrepreneur who Loves to Paint?! Great News! Pop!Art Studios, Southern California’s Premier Mobile Paint n’ Sip is looking for a new owner to...

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$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $30,000

Established MIL-SPEC Coating & Silkscreening Biz - 40+ Years Strong

Inglewood, CA

For sale is Hytech Processing, a well-established industrial coating and silkscreening business with over 40 years of proven success in Southern California. Specializing in high-performance MIL-SPEC...

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$525,000

$525,000

High-Growth Rapid Manufacturing Service Business with 2x Margins

San Diego County, CA

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a highly profitable and rapidly growing rapid manufacturing service company that serves a prestigious roster of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)....

$6,990,000

$6,990,000

Cash Flow: $1,619,687

Bernal Heights Restaurant/Bar For Sale

San Francisco, CA

Located in the Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, at 3215 Mission Street (and Valencia Street), the space formerly known as Outer Orbit Pinball Arcade and Bar is for sale. This 3,000 square...

$250,000

$250,000

Profitable Semi- Absentee Coffee Shop – Prime Hillcrest Location

San Diego, CA

Located in the heart of Hillcrest, this coffee shop sits in one of San Diego’s most walkable and vibrant neighborhoods—surrounded by new luxury condos, upcoming developments, and nonstop foot traffic....

$245,000

$245,000

Cash Flow: $96,000

Prime Restaurant Space for Sale in Carmichael

Carmichael, CA

Asking Price: $200,000 Size: 2,000 sq. ft. Monthly Rent: $4,600 (Including NNN) Hood System Ready - Fully equipped for all kinds of dining concepts! This spacious restaurant space is ideal for various...

$200,000

$200,000

High Profit High Growth CBD Company -75% Recurring Revenue, 14y old.

$275,000 - San Diego, CA

$275,000

San Diego, CA

Float Therapy Spa - Established & Turn Key - Owner Financing Possible

Napa, CA

An unparalleled opportunity to own a top-performing True REST Float Spa Franchise in the Napa Valley without the time and expense of opening a new location. Since 2018, we have facilitated over 35,000...

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$80,000

$80,000

Own a Thriving Sourdough company Franchise in Pleasanton CA

Pleasanton, CA

Own a Thriving Sourdough company Franchise in Pleasanton, CA! Exciting opportunity to acquire a successful Sourdough co franchise in the heart of Pleasanton! This established business is known for its...

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$375,000

$375,000

Fast-Growing and Scalable Leak Detection Company

California

This leak detection business is a rare opportunity for a motivated buyer looking to step into a thriving and growing industry. Founded as a side project by two semi-retired owners, the business has...

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $90,336

Psychology practice with staff & psychiatrists

Irvine, CA

The owner is preparing for retirement. Financial figures reflect performance for the current year with the owner operating in a semi-absentee capacity.This well-established, award-winning, and...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $165,000

Profitable Round Table Pizza! Owner Nets $135,075! Seller Financing!

Contra Costa County, CA

Sales are up 7% this year! Amazing opportunity for an OWNER OPERATOR. Wonderful Location with plenty of Parking. Long Established location for over 40+ years. Located in a Beautiful Town in Contra...

$282,500

$282,500

Cash Flow: $135,075

Highly Profitable Bakery 4 Sale-35 Years of Success-National Reach!

Los Angeles, CA

Wholesale Bakery- Gross annual sales: $1,700,000 >Net Profit: $500,000/Year >Employees: 14 full-time >Location: Serves 32 States w/over 300 stores & online orders. Key Highlights: >Established in...

$4,200,000

$4,200,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

Commercial Plumbing Contractor – LA County – $1.87M Sales – $604K DE

Los Angeles County, CA

Highly profitable Los Angeles–based commercial new construction and tenant improvement plumbing contractor with $1.87 million in revenue and $604,014 in discretionary earnings is now available for...

$1,550,000

$1,550,000

Cash Flow: $604,014

Subway - Southern CA - Multi-Unit (8+ Stores)

California

Subway started small in the USA before becoming the largest string of sandwich shops in the world. Subway restaurants are owned by more than 21,000 franchisees in more than 100 countries around the...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $355,127

Nightclub venue in a prime Orange County location

Orange County, CA

This venue offers a unique, ready-to-operate opportunity in a thriving Orange County market. This is an exceptional nightclub, unlike any other. The creativity involved in the build-out is truly...

$900,000

$900,000

Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity

$95,000 - Marin County, CA

$95,000

Marin County, CA

Michael White

United Franchise Group

Established Specialty Retail Business + Property Purchase Option

California

Located in beautiful Sonoma County, this well-established architectural salvage and design business has been a recognized presence in the industry for over 25 years. Specializing in unique, globally...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $141,556

Hospice & Palliative Care Agency-Established-GSA Seven (7) Counties

Van Nuys, CA

This Operatinal Outpatient Palliative & Hospice Care Agency Is Available Now For Acquisition. Originaly Established In 2021. PTAN Effective Date 09/14/2021. Over 36 Months Rule. 100% CHOW Right Away....

$499,000

$499,000

5 day deli in industrial/commercial park

Alameda County, CA

5-day deli located in a multi-tenant industrial park area in Alameda County. Base rent is $3910.+/- monthly with 5-year lease expiring in 2027 with options. Two ADA bathrooms inside. Seating for 40...

$79,950

$79,950

Established Refrigeration Service Company

California

This well-established refrigeration service company specializes in the repair, maintenance, and installation of commercial refrigeration systems. Serving a diverse client base, including restaurants,...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $333,916

High-End Window Treatment Company $200K+ SDE

Contra Costa County, CA

This is a unique chance to acquire a well-established, customer-focused window covering retail business in a high-income East Bay community. The business specializes in premium blinds, shades,...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $294,102

Children’s Clothing E-Com Store Featuring Famous Italian Brand – $5K

Los Angeles, CA

Premium E-Commerce Store – Branded Italian Children’s Clothing – $5K Well-established Shopify-based online store specializing in premium Italian children’s fashion (Original Marines brand). Location:...

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$5,000

$5,000

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing

Chula Vista, CA

Profitable Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing Business - San Diego County Established healthcare testing company serving Chula Vista and surrounding areas, generating $150,000 in annual revenue through...

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$50,000

$50,000

Linnard Lane

High Touch Properties Inc.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

High Touch Properties Inc. dba High Touch Group, is a privately held statewide real estate brokerage company focused on the Restaurant and Retail Industry founded by and under the leadership of Linnard Lane. High Touch specializes in providing, Tenant Representation Real Estate Brokerage, Business Brokerage, and Restaurant Advisory services to established and emerging "high touch/customer experience" retail and restaurant merchants. High Touch Group, assists upstart and established brands to scale and manage rapid and profitable market expansion serving as their exclusive outsourced real estate and project manager with responsibility for developing portfolio strategies and retail market advisory services. The principals of High Touch deliver unmatched value to its clients by leveraging its corporate real estate and restaurant experience and delivering those resources to emerging brands saving them time, money, and mistakes. We bring a lot more to the table for our clients than your average real estate or business brokerage firm too, we've also been on the restaurant operations side as well so we see the complete picture for our clients. High Touch's brokerage arm takes great pride in its track record of finding hidden site opportunities and driving value to the bottom line for its clients and merchant partners. Building relationships with our clients, partners, team members, agents, and city agencies have been the foundation of our success. Linnard's clients include private, corporate, family office, and franchise concepts some of which include Starbucks, Applebee’s, TGI Fridays, Chipotle, FedEx, AT&T, Noah's Bagels, Payless Shoes, Petco, Michael's Stores, Stout Burger & Boomtown Brewery, Inflection Capital, Relentless Brewing, Plan Check Kitchen + Bar, Sancho’s Tacos, Nardo Italia as well as a number of restaurant venture capital, quasi-institutional, and entertainment clients.

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Freight Brokerage For Sale — Active MC #, Leads & Listings

Fresno, CA

Fully active freight brokerage for sale — includes MC authority, bond, website, logo, shipper leads, and prior customer accounts. The business is set up and ready — just needs an operator to step in...

$150,000

$150,000

San Jose Flower Shop for Sale – Great Location!

San Jose, CA

This well-established flower shop in San Jose offers a fantastic opportunity to own a profitable business in a prime location. The store features a fully equipped workspace, including refrigeration...

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$64,500

$64,500

Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market

$95,000 - Alameda County, CA

$95,000

Alameda County, CA

Michael White

United Franchise Group

Beauty Supply, Boutique & Salon, Community Presence, Educated Staff

Yolo County, CA

In 2012, the current owner capitalized on the opportunity to start and operate a beauty shop in a location that has been known to house beauty shops for many, many years. The business focuses on...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $17,081

Wetzel Pretzel Franchise

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Pretzel Franchise Wetzel's Pretzels is a baker that lives by the original vision of its founders: to provide hot, delectable, handmade pretzels to customers whenever the urge should strike. Each...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $58,000

Contemporary Asian-inspired Californian Cuisine Restaurant

Saratoga, CA

Newly established restaurant in the heart of an affluent area. This popular eatery boasts a loyal customer base and strong revenue, making it a reliable investment. Situated in a central location, the...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $125,680

ANTOJITOS TENAMPA Family Mexican Restaurant

Lemon Grove, CA

Welcome to ANTOJITOS TENAMPA Family Mexican Restaurant, we are offering an incredible opportunity to own a well-established Mexican restaurant located on a well known and busy street in Lemon Grove,...

$99,000

$99,000

Profitable Northern California Kettle Corn Business For Sale

Nevada County, CA

This established kettle corn business has a strong presence in the Grass Valley, Nevada City and Metro Sacramento area with an active market that extends to a one hour radius around Grass Valley. This...

$207,000

$207,000

Cash Flow: $47,000

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 1-day route in nice areas of Roseville and Gramite Bay. This...

$19,356

$19,356

Cash Flow: $20,000

Smoke shop

Modesto, CA

Business next to Starbucks this is the best place...

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$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Popular Cookie Cafe, Turn Key profitable operation

Los Angeles, CA

This is an exceptional turnkey opportunity in Los Angeles' thriving coffee and bakery market. Established in 2016, this profitable operation has built a loyal customer base through handmade products...

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$155,000

$155,000

Cash Flow: $35,000

Beauty Salon For Sale In La Jolla

San Diego County, CA

Located in the heart of downtown La Jolla near a popular hotel resort, this salon benefits from excellent walk-in traffic. Specializing in hair extensions, color, and styling, the business features...

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$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $58,487

OEM Wiring Harness Manufacturer - B2B, Recurring, Relocatable

Santa Cruz, CA

With over 25 years of proven performance, this established Santa Cruz area business designs and produces high-quality, cost-effective custom wiring harnesses, connectors and cabling solutions. These...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $365,697

Profitable Prime Location Sushi Restaurant for sale by owner

Los Angeles, CA

Established neighborhood sushi restaurant in prime Los Angeles location offering exceptional investment opportunity. This women-owned business has operated successfully for 13 years (established 2012)...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $32,000

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.