Ventura County, CA
Buyer Requirement: Buyer must hold a valid C-53 Swimming Pool Contractor license in the state of California or be eligible to obtain one. This well-established pool construction company has been...
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
High-End Residential Pool Construction Business
$995,000
Cash Flow: $362,047
Busy Pet Feed/Grooming Business
Yucaipa, CA
Succesful Pet Supply/Grooming business available in Yucaipa, CA. Great income. Established with great clientele. Comes with everything need to operate the business. Clean building on a busy street...
6
$350,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Blooms & Treasures: Gifts and Flowers for Every Occasion!
Monrovia, CA
A rare opportunity awaits to own a prestigious and well-established floral business with over a decade of success and a sterling reputation. This flower shop has cultivated a loyal clientele and...
6
$67,000
Franchise Gym for Sale- Great Location & Growth Potential - Placer Co
Placer County, CA
Elevate your health and wellness at this group fitness facility, where they focus on helping you achieve your overall well-being goals. In addition to their dynamic, tailored workouts designed for all...
$49,000
Turnkey Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Vending Machine Route for Sale
California
Step into the profitable world of ice cream and frozen dessert vending with this well-established, home-based operation. With just a few hours of work per week, you can generate income from...
$15,000
Boba Tea Shop in Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Established Boba Tea Shop in Rancho Cucamonga This boba tea shop, operating since 2018, presents an excellent opportunity for a buyer seeking to open a boba shop that is already built out with...
6
$89,000
Turnkey Two-Facility ICF (Business Only) **Sale Pending**
Kern County, CA
Key Investment Highlights • Proven Financial Performance • 2024–2025 revenue: $1.65M (combined facilities) • Adjusted Net Operating Income: $360K with add-backs • Strong Census Stability • Average...
$1,150,000
Cash Flow: $360,000
Car Wash + Real Estate + Upstairs Office, Oil & Lube Center
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Apple Valley, CA
• PRIME LOCATION, BEAR VALLEY RD, APPLE VALLEY - CA • Car Wash located on major Highway, built in 2007 and remodeled in 2024 • Offers multiple profit centers with many other possibilities • Ideal...
$2,890,000
Multi-Location Car Rental Franchise Business - Prime Markets!
California
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, multi-location car rental franchise business operating under two recognized and complementary brands. Strategically located at three...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $7,210,000
High End & Established Home Appliance Retailer
Sacramento County, CA
This high end residential appliance retailer sells high quality home appliances including cooking appliances, refrigerators, dishwashers, garbage disposals, outdoor appliances, and washers and dryers....
$589,000
Cash Flow: $151,946
FranchiseHand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Available in California
Delivering accessible and personalized skincare and massage services, Hand & Stone has over 550 locations in the US with 1300+ available trade areas to grow in. After 20 years of consecutive growth, we have an average unit volume of $1.4 million!
$150,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Utility Distribution Business – Seller Financing Avail.
Anaheim, CA
We are a distributor of various items to a large utility in Southern California. The business is very straight forward with good margins and room to grow. The real value here is getting in with a...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Profitable Bay Area Remodeling Business with Repeat Clients & Stellar
San Francisco, CA
This is a well-established and profitable remodeling and handyman business operating in the Bay Area, serving both residential and corporate clients — including USPS. Primary services include door...
2
$200,000
Cash Flow: $117,219
Jazz Hotel Palm Springs
$5,200,000
Palm Springs, CA
Bakery & Cafe for Sale in the Heart of Sunland Tujunga
Oakland, CA
Arnie's Bakery & Cafe is up for sale. It's a rare opportunity in Sunland Tujunga. Ready to take over and operate or remodel for your brand. Apple parking located in the heart of Sunland Tujunga with...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Reputable and well- established demolition company
El Dorado County, CA
This reputable demolition company has been serving clients for over 40 years, specializing in both structural and interior demolition services. With minimal overhead and no real estate commitments,...
$769,600
Cash Flow: $416,044
Dustin Sigall
SD Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
With over 800 businesses sold nationwide since 2007, our team is the largest and most experienced group of Business Advisors in Southern California. We specialize in selling companies across all industries. From main street to lower middle-market M&A transactions. We match qualified buyers with quality businesses while maintaining strict confidentiality.
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Grocery Market in Silverlake for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Established supermarket located in a prime location of Silverlake for sale with all the fixtures & assets included. Price Reduced! Motivated Seller!...
5
$145,000
BUSINESS FUNDING SERVICE Business - $900K a year profit potential
Duncans Mills, CA
EXCLUSIVE LICENSING RIGHTS to a 23-year-old established funding service business that has helped hundreds of new owners purchase their business without the need for any bank loans. And they received...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $430,000
Established Craft Distillery in Winters CA for Sale
Winters, CA
Patio29 Spirits: 6+ year craft distillery located in Winters CA with award-winning products and proven retail traction. Already placed in Nugget Markets/Raley’s, now expanding to Texas/Florida...
6
$1,250,000
Profitable Civil Eng. & Survey Firm – Little Upfront Capital Required
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Confidential opportunity to acquire a highly regarded civil engineering and land surveying firm serving the Central California Coast for over four decades. The company specializes in residential...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
Popular Eyelash & Medspa Studio - Prime Downtown Location
Fremont, CA
Golden opportunity to own a top-rated lash and beauty studio nestled in the heart of the city’s new downtown development. Backed by a national franchise, the business comes with strong systems, a...
$399,999
FranchiseClub Z! Tutoring Services
Available Nationwide
“Educating the World, One Student at a Time”
$30,000
See More FranchisesTent manufacturer, Camping and Offroad supply
Santa Barbara County, CA
Established outdoor brand. 10 years old. Turn key business with full inventory and contacts. Perfect for internet savvy individual that can take what we have created and run with it. Easy to run with...
4
$150,000
Brand New Cheesesteak Restaurant - Prime Location
Fair Oaks, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving Philly cheesesteak restaurant with tremendous growth and scalability potential. Customers love this spot, with 100+ glowing Google and Yelp reviews...
$299,000
Iconic 76-Year Western Wear Business & Prime Real Estate
$3,800,000
California
Turn-Key Established Soda/Snack Vending Machine Business
Fresno, CA
If you are seeking an easy to run and manage turnkey investment/business opportunity in the Fresno area then look no further. 14 established new machines (all less than 2 years old) that are state of...
2
$205,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Pending Sale: Large Turn-Key Recycling Yard For Sale
Brawley, CA
Turnkey Recycling Business for sale. Large 9.5 acres yard. Automobile and scrap. Pick your part. Low Rent. Southern California. Huge potential for CRV, electronic recycling, scale and more. Can sell...
4
$90,000
Subway Franchise - Priced Below Asset Value with Growth Potenial
Sacramento, CA
Act quickly to take advantage of this competitively priced Subway franchise opportunity. Serious inquiries only. This franchise is offered below the assessed FF&E value of $38,000 (per the 2025...
$22,000
Multi-Unit Power Equipment Retailer – $6M Inventory
Santa Barbara, CA
Golden opportunity to acquire a powerhouse in the power equipment industry, with five thriving locations and a brand-new store projected at $3M in yearly revenue. With nearly $6M in inventory, a...
$10,876,800
Cash Flow: $1,486,146
Premium Catering & Grazing Board Business
Orange County, CA
Located in a bustling commercial plaza, this gourmet charcuterie business has established itself as a go-to provider in South Orange County. Since its founding in 2023, it has gained strong Google...
$170,000
Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
Located in the heart of Orange County, this established gourmet food business is positioned to serve some of the region’s most desirable communities. Known for beautifully crafted boards, upscale...
$200,000
Successful Golf Cart Dealership- Southern California
California
Looking for an opportunity in the luxury golf cart retail and rental space in a growing southern California market? This exclusive golf cart dealership established in early 2023 has grown to over...
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $1,120,000
FranchiseBatteries Plus
Available Nationwide
Continuously recognized as one of the Best Franchises to Own by trusted franchising industry leaders like Forbes® and Entrepreneur®!
$150,000
See More FranchisesNorthern Californina Full Service Moving Company - SC2239
California
Northern Californina Full Service Moving Company - SC2239 Financial Information Asking Price: $899,000 Cash Flow: $300,000 Gross Revenue: $600,000 Down Payment: $899,000 Adjusted EBITDA: $100,000 This...
$899,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Northern California Beauty Retail Store and Full-Service Salon - SC223
California
Northern California Beauty Retail Store and Full-Service Salon - SC2238 Financial Information Asking Price: $1,450,000 Cash Flow: $150,000 Gross Revenue: $2,200,000 Down Payment: $1,450,000 Adjusted...
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Profit Making Franchisee Sale Pending
$449,000
San Clemente, CA
Industrial Machine Shop in Chino
San Bernardino County, CA
This well-established industrial machine shop has been delivering precision machining, manufacturing, and repair services to a broad range of commercial sectors for over 20 years. With a reputation...
2
$249,000
Cash Flow: $31,192
Opportunity to own the coolest nail salon in SF
San Francisco, CA
Welcome to your opportunity to own a chic, waterless nail salon in one of the hottest neighborhoods in town! This gorgeously appointed, fully operational space is a magnet for trendsetters and beauty...
6
$200,000
FranchiseWag N' Wash
Available in California
The U.S. pet industry is expected to grow 7% annually and hit $325B in five years. As a Top Pet Franchise and Dog Wash Franchise, we help Franchise Owners profit from this booming industry.
$200,000
See More FranchisesOff-Road Vehicle Parts Manufacturer/Supplier Asset Sale
California
Here is a great opportunity to acquire a leading manufacturer and supplier of vehicle parts for small off- road recreational vehicles. A buyer with vehicle/auto part experience can leverage the...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $159,474
Established and Profitable Endocrinology Practice for Sale
San Diego, CA
A Legacy of Care: Seeking a Qualified Successor for a Thriving, Office-Based Endocrinology Practice in San Diego Are you an entrepreneurial endocrinologist ready to take control of your career and...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $600,000
50-Year-Old Niche School
Agoura Hills, CA
This is a rare chance to own a long-established, fully licensed vocational trade school with a strong reputation in a hands-on niche. Founded over 50 years ago, this training academy offers both...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $291,883
Armrest cushion business and assets
Lake Hughes, CA
Armrest cushion manufacturing business Brand, for auto and home/office uses, with thousands of positive reviews on ecommerce websites. Great opportunity for an individual or family to operate a...
$39,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Turnkey Hotel Business with Strong Revenue & Growth Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
This landmark 7-story, 140,000-square-foot hotel, constructed in 1984, stands as the tallest building in its submarket at 75 feet. With its commanding presence, attached 270-space parking garage, and...
6
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $850,000
Mike Jani
Fortune Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Selling a Business (or a Franchise) is all we do! Fortune Business Brokers has helped hundreds of business owners sell their business and connected numerous buyers with business & franchise opportunities. We handle the entire cycle of transaction for you – business valuations, franchise approvals, qualifying buyers, landlord applications and lease transfers. We make the transaction go smooth by preempting potential issues based on our deep understanding of business & franchise dynamics. And we may connect a buyer with a seller faster than you think. The firm has represented buyers and sellers in numerous industries and also helped aspiring immigrants buy a business to come to the US.
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3 Kona Ice Franchise Territories Available
Thousand Oaks, CA
Own a thriving and well-established Kona Ice operation with three exclusive franchise territories sold together. Large territory footprint of 300K plus population, plus adjacent open territories. This...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $210,593
Profitable Auto Glass Shop – 40+ Years of Steady Cash Flow
Ventura, CA
You can now acquire a highly reputable auto glass installation and calibration business with over four decades of trust and experience. With a great reputation, long-term commercial accounts, and...
$745,000
Cash Flow: $210,696
Turnkey Salon & Retail Business – Established, Inventory-Rich, Priced
$149,730
Chico, CA
CA-Fresh Superfood Bowls and Smoothies
San Diego County, CA
This thriving superfood café offers a menu packed with allergy-friendly options, carefully prepared to avoid cross-contact with common allergens. Signature açaí bowls are crafted with no ice,...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $87,000
Turnkey Business Opportunity
West Covina, CA
Established restaurant business located in West Covina, California, offering an immediate turnkey opportunity in a prime high-traffic location with excellent visibility. This fully operational...
6
$200,000
Cash Flow: $4,000
FranchiseFrenchies
Available in California
Own a Frenchies Modern Nail Care: Clean, Non-Toxic, Tech-Driven Nail Franchise in the Thriving $29B Beauty Industry!
$150,000
See More FranchisesTruBlue Franchise with Local Trust & Traction
Upland, CA
Buy This Franchise for 50% Off – Only $25,000! Own a TruBlue Home Service franchise at half the usual cost! This is a rare chance to step into ownership for just $25,000. Opportunities like this don’t...
$25,000
Rapidly Growing CPA Firm with 40+% Cash Flow in Central California!
California
* Both young owners are willing to stay on for the right situation. One wants to continue working in the business. * Premium Fees $2,343 for business return and $1,200+ for individual returns (half...
$3,750,000
Profitable Entertainment Booking Marketplace: Remote, Scalable
San Diego, CA
Reviewing all LOIs by the 10/14 offer deadline. *SBA qualified but cash buyers will be prioritized. **SBA-funded LOIs (offers) will not be exclusive until full underwriting approval. Founded in 2014,...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $62,380
Auto Mechanic Shop - Business Only
Lomita, CA
Sale of Business only Not including Real Estate. This is a very successful and fully equipped mechanic shop. It performs major mechanical work to basic service. The business offers a full and wide...
4
$68,000
2 Very Profitable Pizza Franchises for sale! Owner Nets $265,993!
Stockton, CA
*These are well established locations. Gross sales were $1,325,619 for 2024. *Adj. Net income for 2024 was $265,993 *Hours are 10-9. Simple operations. Takeout Only. No alcohol or dine in area. No...
$899,000
Cash Flow: $265,993
Incredible fully remodeled liquor Store
Barstow, CA
Don’t miss out on this **ABSENTEE-OWNER RUN** liquor store, ** completely remodeled from top to bottom** with a modern, clean look that’s already boosting sales!...
$499,999
Photography Studio w/ Strong ROI – Loyal Client Base & Seasonal Events
Redding, CA
Essence Photography has been the highest-volume studio in Shasta County for over 16 years, serving more than 5,000 loyal clients. We are the only full-service indoor studio of this caliber in the...
2
$110,000
Cash Flow: $75,243
Highly Sought After Restaurant on Brand Blvd in Glendale
Glendale, CA
Established in 1991, El Morfi Grill represents a rare opportunity to acquire a beloved dining destination with over three decades of recognition in Glendale's vibrant Brand Boulevard corridor. This...
5
$275,000
Tattoo shop for sale
Los Angeles, CA
Tattoo Studio – Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles Profitable, fully licensed tattoo studio with strong reputation. Prime Sunset Blvd location 8 established artists Modern, fully equipped space Loyal client...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
FranchiseMolly Maid
Available Nationwide
Molly Maid, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading residential and commercial cleaning services franchise. With us, you'll get a polished approach to business ownership!
$50,000
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.
