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Auto Body Shop for Sale – Turnkey, Fully Equipped, and Established!

Oxnard, CA

Business Description Long-standing, reputable auto body repair shop for sale in Oxnard, ideal for an owner-operator or an automotive business looking to expand. This shop is known for quality...

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$600,000

$600,000

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Temecula Pool Service Route for Sale

Riverside County, CA

Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office. Unlimited earnings with limited effort. CA11920 Nice, established pool service...

$98,400

$98,400

Cash Flow: $112,000

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Authentic Colombian Food Truck for Sale

Riverside, CA

This profitable Colombian food truck offers a unique opportunity to own a turnkey business in Riverside County. Known for its authentic Colombian flavors, this mobile kitchen has built a loyal...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

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2-Unit Randy’s Donuts Package

Los Angeles County, CA

Step into a legacy. With more than 70 years of brand recognition, Randy’s Donuts is one of the most celebrated and Yelp-reviewed donut shops in the nation. This rare 2-unit package features locations...

$690,000

$690,000

Cash Flow: $171,450

Profitable Plant-Based Snack Brand - DTC & Wholesale Ready

Los Angeles, CA

C’est Lä Vé isn’t just another snack brand—it’s a movement. Designed for the modern snacker who wants compassion, taste, and sustainability, this brand delivers the full experience: plant-based...

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$229,900

$229,900

Cash Flow: $45,000

Oggi’s Brewhouse Franchise Opportunity Great for Owner Operator

San Diego County, CA

This opportunity includes a valuable Type 47 Liquor License and a location that’s considered one of the most desirable in the market. It’s a fantastic fit for an experienced owner-operator ready to...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $105,101

Pre-Tariffs Inventory Fully Stocked Furniture and Lighting Store

Fountain Valley, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Established turn-key furniture and lighting store with real estate staging services located in affluent Fountain Valley, Orange County. This fully operational business features...

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$95,000

$95,000

25 Jamba Juice Franchise Businesses - S. California

San Diego County, CA

Twenty-five (25) Jamba Juice franchise businesses in S. California. 2024 gross sales $20+M. Weighted Adj. EBITDA $1.2+M (2022 thru 2024). Leases transferable, real estate not included. G&A, inventory,...

$3,800,000

$3,800,000

EBITDA: $1,218,071

Stylish skincare and makeup retail for sale in Concord CA

Concord, CA

Established K-Beauty Retail Business for Sale in Concord This modern skincare and makeup retail business specializes in popular K-beauty products and operates within the bustling Sunvalley Shopping...

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$75,000

$75,000

Very Profitable Furniture and Mattress Store

Riverside County, CA

A profitable, well-established retail furniture store available now. The business has served the local market for years with strong customer loyalty, diversified product lines (living room, bedroom,...

$595,000

$595,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

Luxury Window Treatments & Floor Coverings 1.7MM+Rev Highend Clientele

Los Angeles County, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a premier design-focused Specialty Contractor delivering custom window treatments and flooring solutions to a discerning and loyal client base in the LA County,...

$598,000

$598,000

Cash Flow: $215,000

Motive Actual - Everyone has a motive, few take action.

Poway, CA

We are a veteran-owned, fully established lifestyle apparel business with nationwide reach. With over 1,500 customers (25% return rate/2.29% conversion rate) served and a strong foundation in place,...

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$95,000

$95,000

Online Home Furniture & Decor Store 3k Profit Projections

$119,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$119,000

Los Angeles County, CA

General Engineering Contractor

California

The Company is an established general engineering union contractor based in Northern California. It specializes as a one-stop-shop for exterior construction services of high density residential...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $1,910,000

Specialty Automotive Center / Shop in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County, CA

Turn your passion into profit with a premier automotive off-road specialty shop (Parts & Service) located in Los Angeles County at the gateway of SoCal’s best trails and off-road terrain. This...

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$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $154,000

John & Eileen Prudhont

The Business Brokers, LLC. in NV. & The Business Brokers, Inc. in CA

Serving Riverside County, CA

John and Eileen have been helping Buyers and Sellers of Businesses, Franchises, Commercial and Residential Investment Real Estate for over, a combined, 50 years. Our extensive Business Brokerage experience includes: ATM & Vending Businesses E-Commerce Businesses Restaurants and Bars/Taverns C-Stores, Liquor Stores Gas Stations, both Un-Branded and Branded Both Re-sale and New Franchises Fitness/Gyms Bars and Restaurants Automotive Repair Shops, Tire Retail & Repair/Replacement Shops and Oil Change Facilities Retail and Service Businesses including Interior Design, Furniture, Home Decor and more Medical Businesses including Podiatry, Chiropractic, Orthopedic, ASC's and more Fashion and High Fashion Clothing Stores Real Property, Land and Business Combination Sales Commercial Real Estate Lease Negotiation and Sales and so many more! Please call for us details. In NEVADA: The Business Brokers, LLC. is a Business Brokerage with John & Eileen Prudhont as Principals/Business Brokers In CALIFORNIA: The Biz Brokers, Inc. is a Business Brokerage with John & Eileen Prudhont as Vice President & President/Business Brokers Besides Newport Beach, CA. & Henderson, NV., we also have office locations in San Diego, CA., Los Angeles, CA., Santa Barbara, CA., Chico, CA., Carlsbad, CA., Reno, NV., Las Vegas, NV., Summerlin, NV., San Bernardino, Ca. Eileen: NV DRE: BUSB.0006956.BKR. |. Eileen: CA BRE: 01307577 John: NV DRE: BUSB.0006958.BKR. | John: CA BRE: 01178776 Nevada: 5510 S Fort Apache Rd. Ste. 451 Las Vegas, NV 89148, Phone: 702-802-8090 California: 3857 Birch St., Suite 3030, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Phone: 661-347-6985

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7-Eleven Convenience Store with Type-21 ABC License

Livermore, CA

Absentee-owner operated, established 7-Eleven franchise with a California ABC Type 21 liquor license—authorizing beer, wine and distilled spirits sales. This spacious convenience store sits on a...

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$119,000

$119,000

Unlock Your Dream Opportunity: Luxury Salon in Beverly Hills for Sale!

Beverly Hills, CA

Step into the glamorous world of beauty and make your mark in one of the most prestigious locales—Beverly Hills! We present to you an extraordinary opportunity to own an established luxury salon that...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Mission Foods Route For Sale Napa CA- $90,000

Napa, CA

Mission Foods Route For Sale Napa CA- $90,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...

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$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $83,697

Boutique Yoga Center, Semi-Absentee in West San Gabriel Valley

Los Angeles County, CA

This boutique yoga center is relatively young yet vibrant that has accumulated over 300 members with around 100 active. It currently has an amazing 5-star online rating without any strategic...

$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $56,000

Grocery store with meat department and fully equipped kitchen

Sacramento County, CA

Afghan/Indian/Pakistani grocery established just 3 years ago. - Well Established halal meat and grocery store with a restaurant serving halal food. - Well-known in the community for its high-quality...

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$1,699,000

$1,699,000

Cash Flow: $750,000

Turn-Key Sushi Kiosks for Sale – 2 Profitable Locations in Indio, CA

Indio, CA

For Sale: Two Profitable Sushi Kiosks in High-Traffic Supermarkets Turnkey Business Opportunity – Perfect for Owner-Operators or Passive Investors About the Opportunity Step into ownership of two...

$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $16,450

High Potential Body Shop at San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

Auto body and Mechanical repair shop Address : 375 Vermont Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone : 415-680-5678 Contact : Dennis...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Online Kids Toys Store 3k Profit Projections

$103,990 - Fresno County, CA

$103,990

Fresno County, CA

Retail Pharmacy - Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County, CA

*** Please contact us for detailed financial performance *** Unique opportunity to invest in a Retail Pharmacy established in 2020 located in the South Bay / Harbor area of Los Angeles County. High...

$325,000

$325,000

Profitable Turnkey Cabinetry Business with Skilled Staff, 20+ years...

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

$135,000

Turn-Key Farmers® Insurance Agency – Santa Cruz County

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

$195,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

Profitable Round Table Pizza – San Joaquin County

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

$595,000

Cash Flow: $189,755

New Listing- San Diego Dance School for Youth

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

$110,000

Established Liquor Store + Assets for Sale. Value-Add Opportunity

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...

$100,000

$100,000

Multi-Unit Franchised Quick Lube Portfolio – California

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

$21,995,000

Cash Flow: $3,800,000

Fast-Food Franchise in a Prime Hollywood Location

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

$49,000

Pool Route Business in a Highly Desirable Area

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

$130,000

Cash Flow: $95,000

Profitable San Diego Sailing Charter

$135,000 - San Diego, CA

$135,000

San Diego, CA

Wholesale Distributors Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies

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

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $445,000

High-End Restaurant, Lounge & Full Bar w/Major Growth potential

Los Angeles County, CA

>Asking Price: $1,800,000 >Location: West Hollywood,CA >Employees: 30 >Established: 2024 >Monthly Revenue: ~$120,000 (current)>Net Income: call>Projected Net Income: $2.4M-$2.5M annually OVERVIEW:...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Doors & Frames Company High Quality & Crafted for Lasting Impressions

Alameda 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

$3,500,000

Cash Flow: $1,132,761

Largest provider of Freediving, Underwater Hunting & Scuba in US

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

$8,444,430

Cash Flow: $1,676,845

50+year Established Clinical Skin Care Practice

Sacramento, CA

Established Clinical Skin Care Practice - 50+ Years in Business This well-established esthetics practice presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving clinical skin care business with...

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$60,000

$60,000

Mediterranean Restaurant Premier Location

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

$329,000

Turnkey Chiropractic Business

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

$180,000

Cash Flow: $109,885

Don Gunter

Sunbelt Business Brokers

Serving Orange County, CA

When you’re preparing to buy or sell a business in Orange County, you need an experienced, winning team to guide you through the transaction process. At Sunbelt of Orange County, our brokers and M&A advisors have decades of combined experience and are well-versed in the Orange County marketplace. Give our team a call today to begin your search for a business or prepare your business for sale.

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Take Advantage of A Great Turnkey Opportunity!

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...

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Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $650,000

Profitable Beauty Supply Store & Salon Suite!

Lawndale, CA

REDUCED PRICE! ACCEPTING BEST OFFER 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...

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$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $40,000

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

Established & Highly Rated Boba Tea Café – * Currently in Escrow

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...

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$125,000

$125,000

**PROFITABLE - Own an Established AAA Certified Auto Repair Business

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

$895,000

Cash Flow: $280,000

Mediterranean Restaurant Business for Sale Turnkey & Profitable!

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

$150,000

Popular Restaurant, Bar, and Hookah

North 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...

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$795,000

$795,000

Round Table Pizza - California

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

$250,000

Cash Flow: $79,695

Lancaster Pool Service Route for Sale

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

$48,000

Cash Flow: $53,000

Established Dry Cleaning Business

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...

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$210,000

$210,000

European-Inspired Wine & Cheese Bistro

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

$120,000

Ramona Pool Service Route for Sale

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

$213,600

Cash Flow: $205,000

Seasoned Auto Repair & Service Mechanic Shop For Sale

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...

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$290,000

$290,000

Profitable Beachfront T-Shirt & Gift Boutique – Prime Hermosa Pier

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...

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$248,000

$248,000

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.