San Diego County, CA
Take over a 20+ year established custom cabinetry and stoneworks company with an excellent reputation in San Diego County. Business Highlights: Fully staffed with skilled team in place, ready for...
San Diego County, CA
Take over a 20+ year established custom cabinetry and stoneworks company with an excellent reputation in San Diego County. Business Highlights: Fully staffed with skilled team in place, ready for...
$135,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
Turn-Key Farmers® Insurance Agency – Santa Cruz County Asking: $195,000 | Book Size: ~$1.8M GWP | Service Commissions: $110K+ / yr Overview Rare opportunity to acquire a turn-key, established Farmers...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
San Joaquin County, CA
Take ownership of a top-performing Round Table Pizza franchise in thriving San Joaquin County. This established location combines strong dine-in traffic with robust delivery sales, making it an ideal...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $189,755
San Diego, CA
Transform your entrepreneurial vision into reality with this turnkey San Diego dance school serving children ages 2-12. You'll step into an established operation that delivers consistent revenue...
$110,000
Norco, CA
Turnkey liquor store opportunity in a prime Norco retail center! Located on busy Hamner Ave with excellent visibility, parking, and pylon signage, this store includes full buildout, fixtures, and...
$150,000
California
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a Multi-Unit portfolio of franchised quick lube and automotive service centers strategically located in California. These centers have a proven track record of...
$21,995,000
Cash Flow: $3,800,000
Hollywood, CA
Fast-food franchise for sale at opportunity cost. It is strategically located in Hollywood's premier entertainment district with massive tourist traffic and a Walk Score of 72, positioned on a major...
$49,000
Sacramento County, CA
**100% Financial Available ** This pool route is an excellent way to get started in the business. This is a nice established route that can be operated by one full time person and is located in an...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Sacramento County, CA
Wholesale Distributors of chemicals, supplies and equipment focused on serving the Metal Finishing Industry and others. A cornerstone in the distribution business for over 50 years, providing...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $445,000
West Hollywood, CA
>Asking Price: $2,500.000 >Location: West Hollywood,CA >Employees: 30 >Established: 2024 >Monthly Revenue: ~$140,000 (current)>Net Income: break-even (currently) >Projected Net Income: $2.4M-$2.5M...
$2,500,000
Available Nationwide
Replace your income, or earn EXTRA INCOME and keep your job. Earn money 24/7 with HEALTHY VENDING.
$30,000
See More FranchisesAlameda County, CA
Business is set up to produce and install Wood and Hollow Metal doors and frames and is organized to produce large scale projects, produced in a clean and efficiently run shop. They are well equipped...
$3,500,000
Cash Flow: $1,132,761
Orange County, CA
This company is the largest provider of freediving, underwater hunting, and scuba diving services in the United States. It operates as a premier destination for water sports enthusiasts, offering a...
$8,444,430
Cash Flow: $1,676,845
$1,500,000
San Diego, CA
Fountain Valley, CA
Located right off the 405 Freeway in Fountain Valley, this restaurant enjoys incredible visibility and easy access. The location is surrounded by major national retailers and provides consistent foot...
$329,000
Tehama County, CA
This well-established, highly respected chiropractic practice has been successfully serving the community for decades. Known for its exceptional patient care and consistently great reviews, this...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $109,885
Houmehr "Mike" Panoussi
Liberty Business 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.
Fountain Valley, CA
Take advantage of a great opportunity! This established agency has over 3000 policies in force and is a Turnkey Operation. The office is located in a prime retail location in Fountain Valley. The...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $650,000
Lawndale, CA
REDUCED PRICE! We’re excited to present a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, well-established beauty supply store located in a prime, high-traffic area. Our business has become a staple in the...
$15,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Los Angeles, CA
Step into a fully established and highly rated boba tea café with a loyal local following and strong brand recognition. This quick-serve shop is known for its high-quality drinks, delicious...
$125,000
Orange County, CA
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY to Own a AAA Certified, well-established and profitable Auto Repair and Service Facility. Since 1971, this friendly owner-operated business has been built on a strong foundation of...
$895,000
Cash Flow: $280,000
Visalia, CA
Recently Built Out Restaurant For Sale Big kitchen 16 foot hood Big dining room. Long lease 8 years remaining with 2 - 5year options....
$150,000
Available in California
A trusted national leader in the disaster restoration industry
$50,000
See More FranchisesNorth Hollywood, CA
Turnkey Restaurant/Bar Opportunity in Prime North Hollywood Location An excellent restaurant and bar business opportunity is now available in the heart of North Hollywood — a vibrant, rapidly growing...
$795,000
Los Angeles County, 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...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $79,695
$172,300
Orange County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Desirable size starter route ready to grow. Well maintained pools mainly on the Westside, ,Crystal clear and algae free! Majority won through referrals. Own your own recession-proof business. Create...
$48,000
Cash Flow: $53,000
Glendale, CA
Dry Cleaning Business for Sale. Opportunity to own a well- established dry cleaning business that has been serving the community for many years. Located in one of Glendale’s best locations. This...
$210,000
Long Beach, CA
Step into an award-winning Wine and Cheese Bistro that blends the charm of a European-style café with the energy of Long Beach’s thriving Bixby Knolls district. This highly rated bistro has become a...
$120,000
San Diego County, CA
A very desirable with all pools on this route being close together creating great efficiency. All chemicals are billed separately resulting in above average rates and profits. The customers are very...
$213,600
Cash Flow: $205,000
Tarzana, CA
SEASONED AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE MECHANIC SHOP FOR SALE Established in 1997, this well-regarded automotive repair facility represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with 28 years of...
$290,000
Hermosa Beach, CA
Business For Sale: Hermosa Beach, CA Prime retail opportunity in the heart of Hermosa Beach at 31 Pier Avenue, just steps from the sand and oceanfront. This iconic boutique is positioned in one of...
$248,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bloomington, CA
Imagine owning a pre-owned car dealership lot location in Rialto that’s been a cornerstone of the community for years. This dealership has built a strong reputation for its commitment to quality and...
$5,300,000
Cash Flow: $570,835
Available Nationwide
Recession resistant for 30 yrs! A supermarket for dogs & cats. Low Royalty 2%-3%. $2.7M Average Unit Volume*.Passive or Semi-passive ok. 70% households own at least 1 pet
$300,000
See More FranchisesSan Luis Obispo, CA
For reference, here’s a quick breakdown of the typical down payment requirements: 10% down for buyers with prior business ownership experience 15% down for those without relevant experience No...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $118,000
Stockton, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to get started in the pool service industry with...
$122,916
Cash Flow: $130,000
$140,000
San Diego County, CA
Roseville, CA
The restaurant has been a long-standing fixture in the community and has a strong reputation, as indicated by a high volume of positive online reviews and a loyal customer base. The reviews frequently...
$150,000
San Jose, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established Mountain Mike’s Pizza franchise located in a high-traffic corner strip mall in San Jose. This location benefits from excellent visibility, heavy foot...
$698,000
Available in California
Join one of the fastest-growing, most simple-to-run healthy fast-casual restaurant!
$200,000
See More FranchisesSan Luis Obispo, CA
Located in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo the opportunity awaits for you to start your dream restaurant or continue the success of Bob Cantus Pizza Sports Bar a turnkey restaurant and bar at...
$350,000
Hemet, CA
Well-Established Florist Shop – Business Opportunity in Hemet – Florial Expressions. Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a long-standing, successful florist shop located in the heart of Hemet....
$60,000
San Diego, CA
Profitable Regenerative Medicine Clinic Scalable Model Founded by a nationally recognized pioneer in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, this cash practice has been helping patients since 1996. It...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $369,962
Los Angeles County, CA
A premier commercial tile and natural stone subcontractor, the company is renowned for its expertise in delivering high-quality installations for a diverse range of projects, with a current backlog...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,072,251
Rocklin, CA
Own a high-energy, community-driven boutique fitness studio with a nationally recognized brand behind it. Rumble Boxing Rocklin is a fully built-out, fully operational fitness franchise located in a...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $53,378
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National Pool Route Sales, LLC
Serving Orange County, CA
National Pool Route Sales is the largest and one of the most successful swimming pool service company brokers in the United States. Our 40 years of experience gives us the ability to help beyond the purchase. Our clients enjoy success because of our free consulting and aftermarket care. Almost every client who purchases through our company receives: free consulting through Charles Baird Consulting, access to a world-class industry education website and numerous other business and marketing aids. Our aftermarket care is invaluable and cannot be duplicated. Others may promise, we deliver.
San Jose, CA
Established Mountain Mike’s Pizza franchise located in a busy San Jose strip mall. This well-known brand has been serving the community since 2002, with the current owner operating since 2016. The...
$375,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
Turn-key medical practice in an affluent California market. Break free from insurance-based medicine! TIRED OF SEEING 25+ PATIENTS/DAY? This established concierge practice offers the perfect escape...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $363,431
$25,000
Newport Beach, CA
Long Beach, CA
Fastest Labs is a leading provider of drug, alcohol, and DNA testing services, specializing in fast, accurate, and reliable results for individuals and organizations. With a proven franchise model,...
$50,000
Solano County, CA
Company's service rates are some of the highest in the area. High attention to details with no corners on chemicals being cut so the buyer will not be assuming green pools or pools with high CYA or...
$94,200
Cash Flow: $109,000
Available Nationwide
With more than 45 years of experience and hundreds of locations nationwide, Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of personalized education for students in grades K–12. Franchisees benefit from a trusted brand, proven business model, and powerful technology platform that supports individualized learning in reading, math, writing, study skills, STEM, and test prep. Backed by a national support team and ongoing innovation, Sylvan franchise owners make a lasting impact while building a scalable, rewarding business in the booming education sector.
$75,000
See More FranchisesSan Mateo County, CA
ref#790 Located in the heart of Silicon Valley and surrounded by an affluent community, this well-established ENT practice offers an exceptional opportunity for growth. With $1,072,889 in gross...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $743,529
Ventura County, CA
This turnkey restaurant opportunity includes all fixtures, equipment, and inventory needed to seamlessly continue operations. The business has shown consistent growth year over year, generating strong...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $92,000
San Jose, CA
***COPY & PASTE this link to your browser to access NDA: https://docsend.com/view/s/ayscstn8t6d4e7sk The company develops, manufactures, and distributes a specialized line of proprietary tattoo...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $467,207
Los Angeles County, CA
A very rare turnkey type 48 ABC licensed bar with full-service restaurant + lounge. Well-established with a loyal customer base. Great location, live entertainment, private events and much much more....
$525,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Los Angeles, CA
Legacy Home Health Service, Inc. is a fully licensed, Medicare-certified, and ACHC-accredited home health care agency serving Los Angeles County, California. Established for over 3 years, this turnkey...
$200,000
San Jose, CA
All inventory is included in the asking price Include: Type 47 ABC License and Tobacco License (both are active) the asking price is $200,000 The restaurant is newly renovated. It locates in the heart...
$200,000
Folsom, CA
Here is your opportunity to own a part of the local community. For decades City Slickers has been a favorite for locals and visitors. With a super friendly staff and great drinks there is no surprise...
$1,900,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
Hesperia, CA
Established Florist for Sale – Prime Hesperia Location – Excellent Turnkey Opportunity Hesperia, CA (San Bernardino County) Asking Price: $35,000 Gross Revenue: $188,106 annually (approx.) Net Income:...
$35,000
Carpinteria, CA
A community favorite for more than seven years, this established Carpinteria restaurant combines steady performance with valuable licensing—holding both a Type 47 liquor license and a Type 58 catering...
$775,000
Available Nationwide
TINT WORLD® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest growing automotive accessories and window tinting franchise, specializing in in window tinting, protective film, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, car and truck accessories, wheels and tires, ceramic coating and detailing services, and Mobile Services™ for residential, commercial, and marine window tinting, decorative films, and protective coatings services.
$150,000
See More FranchisesCalifornia 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.