Los Angeles, CA
Step into a fully-operational restaurant specializing in traditional Eastern European dishes with a modern twist. Key Features: • Fully equipped commercial kitchen and food prep area • Takeout,...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Restaurant for SALE in Miracle Mile!
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$88,000
Pediatric Practice For Sale Southern California – $1.8M Rev
Riverside County, CA
Are you a healthcare professional looking to acquire a well-established pediatric medical practice in the well-sought after region of Southern California? This highly regarded practice, specializing...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $723,000
Fun, Joy & Happy Time Together
Gardena, CA
Once you experience this Historical and trendy Japanese Restaurant in the Torrance/Gardena neighborhood, you will return for taste and price. The owner will decide to sell his handful of other...
5
$145,000
Established Sacramento Business for Sale
Sacramento, CA
Established Northern California Business for Sale – 14 Years in Operation We are pleased to present a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-owned business with over 14 years of...
6
$349,000
Mediterranean Restaurant / Rotisserie Chicken
Los Angeles, CA
Cicek's Chicken presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established Mediterranean restaurant with 18 years of proven success in Los Angeles. This profitable turn-key operation generates...
6
$330,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
Circle K Franchise - Real Estate(land & Building) - Beer & Wine Lis
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Great opportunity to own a high gross Circle K Franchise with Real Estate(Land & Building) with ABC (type-20) Beer & Wine license in proximity to Coastal Southern area of Los Angles County. Please...
$2,700,000
Cash Flow: $398,729
Easy to operate and manage business (sushi)Monthly income: 9,000
Norwalk, CA
Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, this turnkey operation has demonstrated consistent profitability with annual revenue of $108,000 and monthly earnings potential of $9,000. Business Overview: •...
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$68,000
EBITDA: $8,600
Express Car Wash & Full Wash Detail Services
Pomona, CA
This is a long established car wash, which has both express drive through service and full service detail available. Serious callers, that are looking to add additional locations, or individuals that...
$1
EXPRESS CAR WASH - Near 15 Fwy and 91 Fwy
Norco, CA
Rare Opportunity to Own an Express Car Wash with Dual Tunnels Prime Norco Location - “HorseTown U.S.A” • Take advantage of this unique investment opportunity in the heart of Norco, California –...
$1,090,000
EXPRESS CAR WASH - Major Off-Ramp - Pomona
Pomona, CA
RECENTLY REMODELED - Price Dropped for Quick Sale Upgraded Tunnel System: Includes new wall panels, brushes, and enhanced wash & chemical dispensing systems • High-Traffic Location: Strategically...
$990,000
FranchiseFootprints Floors
Available in California
Join one of the fastest-growing and most simple-to-run home-service brands. No build-out, no inventory, and no employees are required at Footprints Floors. All marketing and customer acquisition is completed for you by the corporate team!
$75,000
See More FranchisesINDIAN Restaurant - Major 91 Fwy Off-Ramp Corona
Corona, CA
• SOUTH INDIAN AUTHENTIC GOURMET FOOD, MADE DAILY FRESH TO ORDER • BEE & WINE LICENSE INCLUDED • Prime Location Near 91 Freeway and 15 Freeway • A Rare Opportunity to Own a Thriving Business in a...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $252,000
Guided Rock Climbing and Education Business
California
This business is perfect for an outdoor enthusiast! Step into a fully operational guide company actively serving customers in 8 different beautiful parks and recreational areas in Southern California...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $117,087
Electric Bike Touring Luxury E BIKES Rentals at Hotels & Resorts
$25,000
Newport Beach, CA
National Sandwich Franchise for Sale - Glendale, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Remodeled, national sandwich franchise located on a busy, highly visible on busy street in Glendale, CA. Currently run by an multi business owner as an absentee. Business annual payroll is...
$49,000
Thriving eCommerce and storefront in the bicycle space
California
Established bicycle retailer with a booming Southern California experience store and a thriving eCommerce presence. The business enjoys strong vendor relationships with substantial lines of credit,...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $285,000
Raymond P. Dowd
PNW Business Brokers, LLC
Serving Riverside County, CA
PNW Business Brokers, LLC is a partnership of experienced individuals with uniquely different backgrounds sharing their collective knowledge for the benefit of their clients. PNW is the only partner owned business brokerage in the Western US specializing in business exit sales exclusively in Oregon. Each partner / associate partner brings multiple decades of business experience, and everyone shares their extensive personal networks for the benefit of every client. Every partner is engaged with every client from business development, pre-sale planning, business valuation, marketing strategy development, buyer engagement, SBA lender, lawyer and CPA referrals, and transaction management through escrow closing. A Twenty-Six 5 star Google rating, 30 Sold businesses in Oregon with brokers in Eugene, Bend and Lake Oswego allows us to engage with, then market businesses from Portland to Grants Pass and from Florence to Bend. For greater wingspan, PNW also owns The Osprey M&A network which is exclusively focused on expanding exposure for business owners in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada and British Columbia. The participants are all top of their game professionals with extensive backgrounds each with their own state territory, each contributing equally to marketing and each capable of bringing buyers to any network listing.
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Retro Diner offered with Property - San Francisco
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Description: This iconic restaurant is offered with Property. Located in San Francisco's Richmond District, this is a beloved neighborhood diner that has been serving classic American fare since 1959....
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $215,000
Party Rental Business with Inventory, Website & Phone Number
Glendora, CA
DriveByMyParty is a fully operational and well-branded party rental and events company, now available for purchase. This opportunity is ideal for an entrepreneur ready to step into a proven business...
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$120,000
Music lessons and classes business - no storefront to manage
Glendale, CA
We provide in-home private music lessons and contract with school to provide music classes....
$300,000
Needs to sell now cafe / restaurant in a Trauma Hospital grounds
Sacramento County, CA
New Asking Price: $130.000.00 Size: 2,200 + sq. ft. Motivate to sell ASAP !!Nice neighborhood cafe in a trauma hospital grounds This restaurant has everything in place that you need. With a Type 2...
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$130,000
Cash Flow: $33,000
Three Automotive Parts and Supply Companies in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County, CA
Three Automotive Parts and Supply Company locations are being sold together! 1. Kelley's Service, 258 Potrero Street, Santa Cruz, Ca. 95060 2. Mid County Auto Supply, 4310 Capitola, Ca. 95010 3....
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$200,000
FranchiseTemperaturePro Heating, Air Conditioning Services and Indoor Air Quality Services
Available in California
Stop Building Someone Else’s Dream. Build Your Own. Follow Your Path to Wealth & Freedom with a TemperaturePro Franchise providing Heating, Air Conditioning and Indoor Air Quality Services to your market.
$97,500
See More FranchisesExtremely Rare Freestanding Drive Thru Opportunity w/real estate
San Anselmo, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a freestanding former Jack-in-the-Box restaurant currently operating as a Chinese takeout in the heart of San Anselmo, California. This well-positioned property...
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$125,000
Two LA-Area PT Clinics – $600K Revenue, $100K Cash Flow
La Puente, CA
Established outpatient physical therapy business operating two successful clinic locations in Alhambra and Rowland Heights, California. With over 15 years of continuous operation since 2010, this...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $105,000
Design Forward Profitable Wholesale Brand/$519K 24' Rev/173K+ SDE
$190,000
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Restaurant & Bar for Sale! Close to Golden 1 Center
Sacramento, CA
TURNKEY RESTAURANT & BAR - PRIME DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO LOCATION Thriving Restaurant & Bar operates in the heart of downtown Sacramento's entertainment district, close to the Golden 1 Center. With great...
$175,000
Fully Equipped Restaurant with Function Hall for lease or sale
Fremont, CA
Price reduced! - 350K (negotiable) An exceptional opportunity awaits to lease a fully operational, turn-key Indian restaurant situated in a high-traffic area of Fremont, California. This meticulously...
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$350,000
Established Property Management Company – Growth Potential
El Cajon, CA
Excellent cash flowing San Diego Property Management company for someone who wants to immediately step in to a book of business. Opportunities for real estate transactions with the clients as well as...
$600,000
Established Gym For Sale in Sacramento Metro Area
Roseville, CA
Step into ownership of a premier D1 Training franchise—America’s trusted name in athletic performance. This facility offers cutting-edge training programs designed for scholastic athletes, adults, and...
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$150,000
Established Gym For Sale in Sonoma County- Under 1yr old!!
Petaluma, CA
Step into ownership of a premier D1 Training franchise—America’s trusted name in athletic performance. This facility offers cutting-edge training programs designed for scholastic athletes, adults, and...
2
$575,000
Smoke shop
Baldwin Park, CA
Located in high traffic area, in beautiful shopping center next to Metro Pc, Dollar Tree, Planet Fitness, Auto Zone and La Michoacana, also next to the community center....
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$195,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Three High-Performing Jamba Juice Franchise Locations – Turnkey Opport
Corona, CA
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own three well-established and rapidly growing Jamba Juice franchise stores in high-traffic Southern California locations. These stores are fully staffed,...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
FranchiseHealthier4U Vending
Available Nationwide
Are you passionate about owning your own business? Are you interested in giving people the choice to eat healthy? If the answer is yes, then you have found the right partner to build you a successful healthy vending business. At Healthier4U Vending we share your passion and want you to join us to give the choice to eat healthy to everyone. Come see how together we can change your life.
$53,000
See More FranchisesUSDA food processing plant
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lynwood, CA
USDA Food processing plant that have been operating in Los Angeles for over 30 years, Selling whole sale, Chicken Sauage, Chilli. Head Cheese,to local food stores in Los Angeles. There or other...
$1,100,000
Commercial door, frame and hardware supply/installation company
California
Commercial door, frame, and hardware business out of LA County area. We have been around for 25 years or so. We typically work out of the southern California area, but our customers work statewide....
$1,500,000
California Staging Co. - Transform Your Space, Maximize Your Value
$40,000
Oakland, CA
motorcycle ,Dirt Bike rental and riding school
Inglewood, CA
Profitable Motorcycle Riding School, Wheelie Stunt School, Dirt Bike Rental and tours, Boat and Fishing Rentals in Southern California. Operating since 2017, this well-established business includes a...
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$600,000
Possible Owner Financing for Established Boat Repair business.
Yuba City, CA
Seize the opportunity to own JBT Marine, a well-established and highly reputable boat repair and fabrication business founded in 2004 by industry veterans Bob and Cherie. Emerging from their...
6
$299,999
FranchiseValenta AI
Available Nationwide
Empower organizations as their trusted advisor on AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
$100,000
See More FranchisesFast food restaurant for sale in a heavy populated area of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
fast food restaurant in the heart of Los Angeles. close to Korea town. 3rd street & Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, in a heavy populated area ,its fast food approximately 1100 square feet,11 years leas 1...
5
$99,000
Lucrative Central San Diego Medical Practice For Sale - Investor Owned
San Diego, CA
Long-standing medical practice that sees Adult Patients for Primary Care. Space: 1400 square feet first floor space - lobby, staff area, 3 exam rooms, provider office Location: Center of San Diego...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $505,000
HUGE PRICE DROP - Once Upon a Child - Elk Grove For Sale
Elk Grove, CA
Have you always wanted the freedom and flexibility of owning your own business but didn't want to build it from the ground up? Have a passion to do something that makes a difference in people’s lives...
$165,000
Lucrative Auto Repair Franchise Business – $290K SDE
Palmdale, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a nationally recognized automotive repair franchise with exceptional cash flow and growth potential. Established in 2018, this business is already generating close to $300K...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $289,686
Lucrative Coffee & Tea Café with Stunning Location
Rocklin, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a stylish and modern café in the high-income suburb of California. This business has quickly become a hotspot for young professionals, students, and families thanks to its...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $39,430
Matt Sadati
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco is a multi lingual business broker firm in California.
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Well Established Technology Retail/Repair and Services Business
Santa Clara County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: A profitable, independently operated computer repair business in Santa Clara County is now available for acquisition. Located in one of...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $202,351
RevOps B2B Demand Agency
Sacramento County, CA
RevOps-Driven Pipeline Generation for B2B Growth The Company is a California-based B2B demand generation agency that has been in business for over 30 years. Through its full-funnel service model, the...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $167,260
Real Estate(Land & Building) - Discount and Liquidation Business
$900,000
Riverside County, CA
High Traffic Pizza Pub Restaurant with ABC #41. Now $132,000
La Habra, CA
Established Pizza Restaurant for Sale – La Habra, CA – ABC 41 License – Turnkey Opportunity La Habra, CA (Orange County) Asking Price: $132,000 Monthly Rent: Approx. $4,912 Type of Business: Pizza...
$132,000
New York Style Pizzeria Restaurant For Sale In Downtown Los Angeles Ca
Los Angeles, CA
***PLEASE REED CAREFULLY THE DESCRIPTION BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS *** AND ***MOST IMPORTANT ONLY SERIOUS BUYERS*** Established New York Style Pizza restaurant *WITH BIG PATIO with 100 seats* that can...
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$49,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
FranchiseNext Day Access
Available Nationwide
Next Day Access provides an avenue to capitalize on the rapidly growing aging population and other people who have mobility related disabilities. We improve people's lives by providing mobility & accessibility solutions for their homes, vehicles and other buildings they enter.
$100,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Japanese Donburi Restaurant in Long Beach for Sale!
Long Beach, CA
• Prime location in the heart of bustling Downtown Long Beach with consistent foot traffic and loyal customers • Established success with over 10 years of proven business operations and community...
6
$125,000
Prime location, well known music academy for sale!
Placer County, CA
We have worked for almost 10 years to establish our music academy as a fun and friendly place for all ages (mainly children) to get a music education. Beautiful studio, many practice rooms, prime...
6
$200,000
Great Harvest Bread Co. (3 Locations)
Chico, CA
Great Harvest Bread Co., a fixture in Chico since 1998, boasts three bustling locations serving up freshly baked goods and café fare. Despite the challenges of Covid, loyal patrons have kept sales...
6
$265,000
Buy and/or Manage a Dream Medical Practice over 5000 patients in LA
Los Angeles County, CA
This is the perfect opportunity for an entrepreneurial candidate to buy a business that has been a steady and consistent money maker for decades. The current owner is looking to retire due to provable...
$10,000,000
Gift'ed
Rancho Mirage, CA
This charming gift shop for sale is located in the heart of beautiful Rancho Mirage, CA, within a bustling high-end shopping center anchored by Gelson's Market. The store enjoys excellent visibility...
$45,000
Car Dealership for Sale over 40 years in business
Los Angeles, CA
Opportunity to acquire a well-known auto dealership that has proudly served the community for over 40 years. This thriving business sits on a spacious 60,000 sq. ft. lot with excellent visibility and...
2
$745,000
Profitable Technology Retail/Repair and Services Business
Santa Clara County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: An established and profitable computer repair and IT services business is now available for acquisition. Perfectly situated at the...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $204,718
Martial Arts School- Prime Location in the Heart of Encinitas!
Encinitas, CA
Prime Location in the heart of Encinitas! This fully equipped 1,500 sq. ft. martial arts studio is turnkey and ready for new ownership. It features a spacious mat area, inviting front lobby, front...
$45,000
Manteca (San Joaquin County) CPA Practice - Motivated Seller - Terms &
San Joaquin County, CA
Motivated Seller - Terms and Guarantees Available • The partners are CPAs - one partner willing to stay on with new buyer • The sellers prefer a buyer located in San Joaquin County or neighboring...
$625,000
Cash Flow: $332,000
FranchiseLearningRx
Available in California
Own a profitable child franchise and target the root cause of learning struggles. Thousands of 5-star client reviews. High franchisee satisfaction.
$80,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
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.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
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.
