El Monte, CA
Established Amazon FBA Beauty & Essentials Business - Prime E-commerce Opportunity This profitable Amazon FBA business specializes in OTC products, beauty items, and household essentials with strong...
Cash Flow: $96,000

El Monte, CA
Established Amazon FBA Beauty & Essentials Business - Prime E-commerce Opportunity This profitable Amazon FBA business specializes in OTC products, beauty items, and household essentials with strong...
Cash Flow: $96,000
San Diego, CA
Turnkey Regenerative Medicine, Longevity & Whole-Person Medical Clinic – San Diego Exceptional opportunity to acquire an established, fully operational medical and wellness clinic in central San...
Corona, CA
Great opportunity to acquire an attractive, upscale, high net, short hours, restaurant & bar with full liquor(ABC-Type 47) license located in a desirable Corona community, County of Riverside. This...
Cash Flow: $155,199
Los Angeles County, CA
An established leader in the aesthetics and wellness industry, this thriving medical spa delivers a comprehensive range of cosmetic and regenerative services in a prestigious, high-visibility area....
Cash Flow: $410,000
California
Manhattan Biz is presenting a big, old, real full menu laboratory: all tests, all specialties, contracted with major insurances. Adding accounts and growing business daily. Tests nicely spread across...
Cash Flow: $6,000,000
Orange County, CA
This offering is available to qualified buyers only. Prior to the release of confidential information and execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), interested parties must provide a detailed...
Cash Flow: $725,000
Los Angeles, CA
Highly specialized irrigation services company serving residential and commercial properties across four Southern California counties. The Company provides comprehensive solutions across the full...
Cash Flow: $1,323,218
Paradise, CA
TURNKEY FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER — ARCADE, LASER TAG & VR A rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, fully operating family entertainment center in Northern California — without the cost, delay,...
Los Angeles County, CA
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE AD LISTING - - IT CONTAINS VERY IMPORTANT AND REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR ALL INTERESTED PARTIES. Acquire a rare opportunity to own a highly profitable, very unique turnkey website...
Cash Flow: $258,000
Marysville, CA
The largest selection of mobile beer & beverage draft units, refrigeration, and mobile bars in the area. We offer the largest selection of mobile beverage draft units and maintain top-of-the-line...
Available Nationwide
Brew community and profit with Ziggi’s Coffee—flexible formats, strong support, and high AUV in one of America’s fastest-growing franchises.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $836,332
Roseville, CA
High-volume Papa John’s franchise opportunity in Roseville, California. This established location generates consistent sales and benefits from strong national brand recognition, an established...
Cash Flow: $220,000
Corona, CA
Papa John's Pizza Franchise Multi Store - 5 Very Profitable Locations in Los Angeles & Riverside Counties A unique opportunity presents itself for the acquisition of a stable and profitable Papa...
Cash Flow: $784,235
$10,500,000
California
Butte County, CA
This is a rare chance to purchase a well-established B2B service provider with over 50 years of successful operations. Renowned for its quality and service, the business specializes in providing...
Cash Flow: $1,100,208
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Inglewood, CA
Hytech Processing presents a compelling acquisition opportunity combining a 40+ year established industrial coatings and silkscreening business with valuable real estate in Inglewood's industrial...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Tim Cunha, J.D.
an EvergreenGold Business Broker
Serving San Francisco County, CA
We Sell Businesses! The EvergreenGold Business Advisor team is an emerging network of independently-owned business intermediary professionals, providing business brokerage, M&A advice, business growth counseling, and related services. Our brokerage and M&A services successfully connect buyers and sellers of existing independent and franchise businesses. With more than five decades as an entrepreneurial manager, our CEO, managing broker, and senior advisor, Tim Cunha, J.D., has developed, owned, managed, and sold businesses in various fields, including computer hardware and software development and manufacturing, graphic art and engineering instrument manufacture, technical publishing, defense contracting, bio-tech/pharma, wholesale distribution, and retail. Prof. Cunha has a BA from Rutgers and a JD from Georgetown, is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, and is a licensed California real estate broker (BRE # 01919755). Prior to establishing this business brokerage, he taught undergraduate and MBA students on the faculty of the College of Business at Eastern New Mexico University and is currently on the adjunct faculty of a prestigious west coast graduate school. About the EvergreenGold name and logo ~ "Evergreen" denotes the value of a strong sustainable business — sturdy, solid, growing, thriving, and continuously producing profit … “ever green.” "Gold" signifies the intrinsic value of a successful business and the return of investment to the owner over the long term. The globe logo represents the international scope of our sales and marketing exposure, and the rising graph and arrow indicate our commitment to ever-increasing service and value production for our clients.
California
Confidential Opportunity Overview Acquisition of a well-established, market-leading aqua-culture and marine vertebrate (aquarium fish, corrals, etc.) wholesale distribution business serving a...
Cash Flow: $2,500,000
Palo Alto, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, nationally franchised juice and smoothie bar. This location is already built out, fully equipped, and operating — step into an existing brand with a...
Cash Flow: $148,000
Los Angeles County, CA
In 2008, when e-commerce was still finding its footing, a visionary entrepreneur saw an opportunity in the protective products market. What started as a simple idea to serve customers needing quality...
Cash Flow: $290,000
San Jose, CA
This established Farmers Insurance agency presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in San Jose's Amador County market. The agency operates with a well-balanced portfolio of auto and home...
Cash Flow: $85,000
Millbrae, CA
This business is a profitable, fully operational real estate media agency and digital marketing company in the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the highest-value real estate markets in the world,...
Cash Flow: $155,884
Available Nationwide
A Franchise Opportunity that will really get your Tail Wagging
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,089,860
Orange County, CA
This established precision CNC machining company represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in the aerospace and defense manufacturing sector. Operating for over 20 years, the organization...
Cash Flow: $1,078,457
Los Angeles, CA
This established excavation, demolition, and grading contracting company represents a strategic entry opportunity into the heavy construction sector. Operating continuously for nine years in the Los...
Cash Flow: $640,000
$1,800,000
Long Beach, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Orange County, CA
Rare opportunity to own two(2) High Gross, High Net, Mexican Restaurants with Real Estate(Land & Building) centrally located in County of Orange. Please note, that these well established businesses...
Cash Flow: $1,297,505
San Diego, CA
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable physical medicine and rehabilitation practice serving patients in a desirable Southern California market. Led by a highly experienced,...
Cash Flow: $466,000
San Joaquin County, CA
Highly specialized engineering, manufacturing, construction, and service company serving mission-critical commercial and industrial infrastructure throughout California. This vertically integrated...
Cash Flow: $3,342,276
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Avoid the time and expense of starting from scratch. Step into an established salon with an existing clientele, recognized brand, and systems already in place. Ideal for an owner-operator or salon...
Goleta, CA
Teddy Rice is a full-service restaurant ideally situated next to UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), one of the fastest-growing universities in the region. The location benefits from consistent, built-in foot...
Roseville, CA
Own a Proven Niche Business with an Established Customer Base in the Sacramento area. Are you ready to be your own boss and build a business you can truly call your own? Whether you have experience in...
EBITDA: $80,000
Walnut Creek, CA
Established Farmers Insurance Agency – Strong Cash Flow & Growth Opportunity Established Farmers Insurance agency with a proven track record of consistent revenue and a stable, renewal-driven book of...
Available Nationwide
Own a proven leader in protective coatings & truck accessories—LINE-X offers high ROI, strong support, and multi-revenue stream potential.
San Bernardino, CA
Established in 1989 and operating from its current location since 2003, this long-standing multi-specialty medical practice is a highly reputable, high-volume operation serving a diverse and growing...
EBITDA: $874,000
Elk Grove, CA
Established Business - Recession-Proof Income Opportunity This profitable business offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking financial independence and flexible lifestyle. Operating...
$50,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Visalia, CA
For access to the Data Room, please sign the following NDA • Rare opportunity to purchase a turnkey operating express car wash built in 2022 priced well below replacement cost • Built for...
Solano County, CA
Are you ready to step into ownership of a business with consistent renewal income, an existing customer base, and strong ongoing demand in the insurance market? This Farmers Insurance agency offers an...
Cash Flow: $151,000
Available in California
Build a low overhead service business helping businesses maintain safe, compliant parking lots.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $72,190
Burbank, CA
Operating since 2021, this Medicare-certified home health agency offers a turnkey opportunity. The agency is contracted with Medicare and Anthem and recently passed its second 3-year Medicare survey...
Van Nuys, CA
The Valley Woodworks and Finish Carpentry is a well-established custom woodworking and architectural millwork company specializing in the fabrication and installation of high-end custom cabinetry and...
Cash Flow: $356,319
Glendale, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a rapidly growing, well-established roofing company serving the Southern California market. The business has experienced exceptional growth, increasing revenue...
Thousand Oaks, CA
Once you enter the Restaurant, you'll feel special and classy. Most of the customers are repeat customers from the family generation. The high-quality interior and top-class implementation make it the...
Irvine, CA
A premier opportunity to acquire a turnkey, freestanding restaurant facility situated at Irvine’s premier Woodbury Town Center. This standalone restaurant combines unmatched architectural visibility,...
Benjamin Lalezari
Realty Investment Advisors, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Realty Investment Advisors is a Southern California brokerage specializing in commercial real estate and business sales, with a strong focus on gas stations, car washes, convenience stores, and neighborhood markets. We represent buyers and sellers in both business-only transactions and sales that include the underlying property. Our experience spans major fuel brands and independent stations, as well as retail properties. Our buyer relationships include 7-Eleven, and we also represent Circle K operators seeking acquisition and expansion opportunities. We work with individual owner-operators, real estate investors, and established businesses with multiple locations throughout Southern California. We also help property owners secure financially strong tenants, including corporate operators and established family-owned businesses with multiple locations. These relationships allow us to connect owners with experienced tenants seeking long-term locations. We help clients evaluate opportunities, understand business and property economics, and navigate the details of a transaction. This includes lease terms, fuel supply agreements, franchise requirements, and coordination with lenders, escrow, and other transaction professionals. Based in Santa Monica, we serve Los Angeles County and the broader Southern California market. Whether you are selling a business, selling the business together with the property, seeking a strong tenant, or acquiring your next location, Realty Investment Advisors offers practical guidance and attentive service from the initial conversation through closing.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside, CA
For access to the Data Room, please sign the following NDA: https://bit.ly/ultra-express 1. Extremely rare opportunity to purchase a fully outfitted, operating express carwash, complete with all...
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a turnkey, full service restaurant and lounge located in Tarzana. The business serves pizza, wings, burgers, appetizers, and beer, withrevenue coming from dine in service, online ordering, and...
Cash Flow: $48,398
Sunnyvale, CA
Riverside County, CA
A well-established warehousing and logistics services company based in Riverside, CA is available for acquisition. Generating over $3.4 million in annual revenue with strong discretionary earnings,...
Cash Flow: $625,000
San Francisco, CA
**Restaurant Business for Sale – Prime San Francisco Location** Outstanding opportunity to acquire a fully equipped restaurant in a prime San Francisco location. This approximately **2,000 SF**...
Available Nationwide
Aircraft and Cleaning, Reconditioning & Protection - A Low Cost Franchise in the exciting world of Aviation Detailing
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Barbara County, CA
Turnkey Land + Farm + Retail + Event Space & Home...All in one acquisition. $550K+ of Annual Revenue & Growing Historic Property in Prime Location Tourist Destination with 1000s of Visitors Annually...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
El Dorado Hills, CA
Perfect opportunity for an owner/operator or growing senior care company seeking to expand in the growing greater Sacramento/Folsom area in desirable El Dorado Hills. El Dorado Senior Care and...
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...
Yorba Linda, CA
19% Year-Over-Year Growth | Fully Equipped Opportunity to acquire a well-performing Nékter Juice Bar franchise in Yorba Linda with consistent year-over-year growth and strong operating fundamentals....
Cash Flow: $100,000
San Jose, CA
Serving the businesses and non-profits in the San Jose and surrounding areas. The Company is committed to customer service and producing high-quality commercial signage and graphic solutions. The...
San Diego, CA
Asking Price: $485,000 Own one of San Diego's most unique experiential businesses located in the heart of the highly sought-after Liberty Station Arts District. Hawaii Fluid Art Liberty Station...
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-established and fast-growing quick-service restaurant concept offering a unique fusion of Mexican street food with Peruvian-inspired flavors. The opportunity includes three operating locations in...
Cash Flow: $478,875
Santa Clara County, CA
The company provides expert, budget-friendly, time-efficient repair services to hotels, apartments, and residences in Silicon Valley for various surfaces including floors, countertops, vanities,...
Cash Flow: $126,368
Los Angeles, CA
NO FINANCING! Liquid cash only deal Owner does not want to do a financing deal. Fully setup Well established Amazing Credit Card processing portfolio for sale in los angeles. includes 19 accounts. you...
Cash Flow: $156,000
Available in California
Own a high-performing retail engine. Proven systems, consistent repeat traffic, and a brand built for long-term equity in a simplified category.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $594,743
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:
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.