Seaside, CA
Established Custom Apparel & Embroidery Business This profitable embroidery and custom apparel shop has been serving Monterey County since 2015, specializing in letterman jackets, event t-shirts, team...
Cash Flow: $165,034
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Embroidery & Custom Apparel Shop
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2 Location Hair Removal Chain with Licensed Brand
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a premium LA beauty business! This established hair removal business operates two high-traffic locations in premium neighborhoods in the Greater Los Angeles area. Offering clean, gentle, and...
Cash Flow: $285,981
3 Tahoe Area Laundromats for Sale
Truckee, CA
3 Tahoe Area laundromats in South Lake Tahoe, Ca, Carnelian Bay, Ca, and Truckee, Ca. under one brand. Extensive wash and fold for customers. Newer machines and remodels. Ample parking. Long-term...
Cash Flow: $500,000
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25 yr established Grooming and Boarding w/ multiple locations.
Los Angeles County, CA
We are one of the longest established pet grooming and boarding businesses in Los Angeles. We have 2 central locations in L.A. Country and serve tens of thousands of customers a year. As we don't want...
Iconic 76-Year Western Wear Business
California
This profitable and long-established Western wear retailer has been serving loyal customers for decades, offering authentic apparel, boots, hats, and accessories. With repeat business, community...
Automotive Shop - 37+ Years of General Mechanic, Brake & Alignment
San Joaquin County, CA
Well-established general automotive service shop in San Joaquin County with a standout specialty, including consistent referral work from local collision/body shops that depend on accurate, reliable...
Cash Flow: $171,812
Mailbox Rental, Mail Center, Retail For sale
Laguna Niguel, CA
For Sale: OC Mail Store – Turnkey Shipping & Business Service Center in Laguna Niguel, CA Please DO NOT Call the STORE< we have employees that work there, Privacy reasons > Business Overview: OC Mail...
Cash Flow: $150,000
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Established Personal Care & Health Products Amazon FBA Store
Los Angeles, CA
I have spent the better part of the last seven years building something I am genuinely proud of, and I am now ready to pass it on to the right buyer. This is a fully operational, established Amazon...
Cash Flow: $109,158
Authentic Persian and Mediterranean Restaurant
San Diego County, CA
American and Mediterranean Restaurant is a Persian family-owned restaurant rooted in tradition and hospitality. Their menu brings together authentic Persian flavors and Mediterranean influences,...
Specialized Subterranean Construction Firm with Niche Market Dominance
Sonoma County, CA
This specialized construction company dominates a highly technical niche market, providing excavation and construction services for below-ground commercial and residential projects throughout a major...
Cash Flow: $635,000
Mr. Rooter
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Plumbing franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $2.09M average gross sales!*
Profitable Women’s Apparel Brand | $179K+ SDE | $1.2M+ Revenue
Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 2013 in the heart of Los Angeles, this established apparel brand offers a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, American-made fashion platform with a proven track record in the...
Cash Flow: $179,000
Absentee High-Volume AYCE Buffet | Strong Assets & Growth Upside
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Los Angeles County, CA
This established AYCE buffet restaurant in Los Angeles County presents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly recognizable dining concept with strong historical performance, substantial included...
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Juice Bar Franchise - 100% Employee Run - Redondo Beach
$350,000
Redondo Beach, CA
Mitsuwa-Anchored Irvine Restaurant | Turnkey Noodle House
Irvine, CA
*May not qualify for an SBA loan, as the business has been operating for less than two years. *Seller is not open to doing any seller financing. *Anyone who contacts the store directly or approaches...
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Turnkey Island Fin Poké Franchise – Prime Delta Shores Location
Sacramento, CA
Island Fin Poké – Delta Shores is a turnkey, fast-casual restaurant offering fresh, customizable, Hawaiian-inspired poké bowls in one of Sacramento’s fastest-growing retail corridors. Located in the...
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Dev Isemeyer
First Choice Business Brokers Los Angeles
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
As a Franchisee/Broker at First Choice Business Brokers, I help Main Street to Lower-Middle-Market businesses with proven business models and cash flow find strategic exits. I have been active in starting, scaling, and exiting businesses for over 3 decades having successfully facilitated deals across various sectors, including technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales.
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e-commerce bus for sale Truck modifications - Lift kit, Wheel spacers
Azusa, CA
Business Description: The Opportunity This is a rare chance to acquire a deeply established, asset-heavy e-commerce business specializing in the high-demand truck suspension and modification market....
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Ringside Bar & Grill
Lake Elsinore, CA
Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to own and operate your own tavern while unlocking its full earning potential. A new owner can increase revenue by introducing fresh concepts, expanding...
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Toastique Franchise for Sale 1.2 Million Buildout – Ladera Ranch, CA
Ladera Ranch, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire an established Toastique health café franchise in prime Ladera Ranch, Orange County. This turn-key operation represents over $1.2 million in total investment...
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Mediterranean Restaurant | Prime Southern California Market
San Bernardino County, CA
Outstanding opportunity to acquire a high-performing Mediterranean restaurant franchise in Southern California's dynamic market. This turnkey operation combines authentic cuisine with modern...
Profitable Promotional Products Business - 23 Years in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
This established promotional products and embroidery business presents an exceptional opportunity in Los Angeles County. Founded in 2001 and operating successfully for 23 years, this business has...
Cash Flow: $105,000
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Tierra Encantada
Franchise
Available in California
Join Tierra Encantada and become part of a thriving, in-demand brand that sets both families and franchise partners up for success. With our proven track record and strong waiting lists, you'll be positioned to grow and succeed in the booming child care industry.
Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County
Escondido, CA
This established promotional products and branded apparel business presents an exceptional opportunity in San Diego County's thriving Escondido market. Founded in 2014, this turnkey franchise has...
Cash Flow: $140,000
American BBQ Restautaurant with bar and R/E
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
This beloved American restaurantwith Bar 47 License, represents more than just a business opportunity – it's a testament to the American dream realized through smoke, spice, and unwavering dedication...
EBITDA: $422,821
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Premium Profitable Wellness Brand-$514K Rev-$125K Net-24% Margins
$99,000
Los Angeles County, CA
High Retention Relocatable Personal Lines Agency
Castro Valley, CA
Imagine stepping into a thriving insurance agency that's already built the foundation for your success. This established personal lines agency in Hayward offers exactly what you've been looking for -...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Premier Architecture & Design Studio #IBB20251105
San Bernardino County, CA
PREMIER ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STUDIO This well-established architectural design and planning firm represents a compelling acquisition opportunity within the architecture and engineering sector. With...
Cash Flow: $464,000
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Established FedEx Linehaul Business | Rialto, CA
Bloomington, CA
FedEx Linehaul Business Model Linehaul Transportation Service Providers (TSPs) contract directly with FedEx Corporation to transport trailers of packages between FedEx terminals, hubs, and other...
Cash Flow: $574,138
Premier Multi-Location Medical Weight Management & Wellness Platform
Santa Clara County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an established, multi-location medical weight management and wellness platform serving two of Northern California's largest metropolitan markets. This medical group...
EBITDA: $351,000
Multi-Year Jewelry Business with Strong Customer Engagement
Mission Viejo, CA
Established online jewelry retail business operating in the men's accessories market with a strong customer base and consistent sales history. The business has been operating for several years and has...
Cash Flow: $238,000
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Established Preschool + Real Estate | 205 Capacity | Santa Clarita, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Clarita, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, independently operated childcare center along with the underlying real estate in Santa Clarita, CA. Creative Years Infant Center & Preschool has been...
Cash Flow: $250,000
Beautifully Built-Out Turnkey Wellness Spa in Prime Orange County
Orange, CA
Business Overview Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully built-out, fully operational wellness spa in one of Orange County’s most desirable markets. This modern facility offers immediate income...
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Restoration 1
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Restoration 1 Water Damage Exoerts
Profitable Advisory Firm Serving Development & Construction Markets
Ventura County, CA
This profitable engineering and advisory firm provides specialized technical consulting services to commercial clients across multiple industries. The company delivers expert analysis including...
Cash Flow: $515,000
Multi-Line Insurance Personal Lines Agency
San Ramon, CA
This established multi-line personal lines insurance agency represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in San Ramon's commercial district. The agency has maintained continuous operations serving...
Cash Flow: $60,000
Established Designer Furniture Rental Business , Eames, Knoll & More
$600,000
Los Angeles, CA
Low-Rent Edible Arrangements for sale - Prime Location!
Santa Clarita, CA
Rare Opportunity: Edible Arrangements – Santa Clarita This is a rare opportunity to acquire an Edible Arrangements franchise in the heart of Santa Clarita, one of the most desirable and fast-growing...
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A Rare, Turnkey Napa Wellness Float Spa Opportunity
Napa, CA
Become a social entrepreneur. Invest in helping people feel great. An unparalleled opportunity to own a top-performing True REST Float Spa Franchise in the Napa Valley without the time and expense of...
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Sir Grout
Franchise
Available in California
Average Annual Franchise Revenue: $622,650* Own the #1 Ranked Tile and Grout Cleaning Business by Entrepreneur Magazine.
Premier Home Design & Building Products Firm-$4.5M Revenue
Monterey County, CA
Long-established and highly respected, this design and product sales company serves affluent homeowners, architects, builders, and contractors in one of California's most desirable coastal markets....
Cash Flow: $595,783
Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Bay Area, CA. Very Profitable!
Sunnyvale, CA
Window Cleaning Business Squeegee Squad has well established commercial contacts. This territory needs a motivated franchise owner to take them over! If you are looking for a recession resistant...
Cash Flow: $400,000
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Muffler-Catalytic Converter-Exhaust Auto Repair Shop-30 Year Location
Rocklin, CA
Exceptional opportunity and value, listed at $200,000.00, for immediate profit and success: The preliminary information disclosed below warrants serious buyers by appointment only. This is an all cash...
Cash Flow: $259,000
CEO Life - Premier Networking & Social Club for Leaders - San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire the exclusive CEO Life chapter serving Silicon Valley and San Jose, California — one of the most influential business ecosystems in the world. Unlike many...
EBITDA: $520,600
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CEO Life - Own an Exclusive San Francisco CEO Membership Club
San Francisco, CA
his is a rare opportunity to acquire the exclusive CEO Life chapter in San Francisco, California — one of the most influential business markets in the world. Unlike many franchise, licensing, or...
EBITDA: $520,600
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Erik Wiese
Wiese & Associates
Serving San Diego County, CA
Since graduating from Harvard in 1989, Wiese & Associates has been providing outstanding commercial real estate brokerage and management services. We also specialize in business sales with a current emphasis on gas stations, car washes and convenience stores.
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California-Based Wholesale Distribution Company | 35+ Years
Modesto, CA
Established California-based wholesale distribution business with more than 35 years of operating history serving a broad base of repeat business customers. The company focuses on sourcing and...
Cash Flow: $4,050,000
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Fully operational turnkey Medical-Spa for sale!
Thousand Oaks, CA
High quality aesthetic medical spa and skin care clinic offering facials, laser hair removal, fat reduction, body sculpting, PDO threads, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), and face contouring. We provide...
Cash Flow: $190,000
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High demand recession proof business. Serving all of California
$50,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Prime Cupertino Location
Cupertino, CA
Asking Price: $268,000 Location: Cupertino, CA Square Footage: 1,750 SF Rent: $13,000+/month (includes NNN & trash) Business Description Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped restaurant in...
One-of-a-Kind Lifestyle Charter Business: Established, Untapped Growth
Newport Beach, CA
-Turnkey operation with Custom Fleet, Booking System, equipment, licenses, secured dock lease, and certifications current. -Proprietary charter fleet unavailable through competitors. -Established...
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eMaids Residential Cleaning
Franchise
Available in California
Low Initial Investment, Lower Royalties, Large Territory Size, Lifetime Unlimited Support. eMaids provides thriving and highly successful business opportunities for entrepreneurs who would like to start a business in this growing industry!
BRAND NEW SMOKE SHOP Uptown Smoke & Vape & Mini Mart
San Diego, CA
UPTOWN SMOKE & VAPE & MINI MART - ESTABLISHED SAN DIEGO RETAIL OPPORTUNITY This well-established smoke shop and mini mart presents a compelling investment opportunity in San Diego's vibrant Uptown...
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Wireless Audio & Headset Online Store | $6K Monthly Average Profit
Los Angeles County, CA
Overview: This direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand operates in the consumer audio space, offering a focused lineup of headsets for calls, helmet to helmet intercoms, alongside over-ear headphones...
Cash Flow: $77,000
Turn-Key Restaurant in Elk Grove!
Elk Grove, CA
This established sushi and Japanese restaurant represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Elk Grove's competitive dining market. The business has demonstrated exceptional operational...
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$1M Revenue Auto Repair Franchise | $300K Net | 6 Bays | SF Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, franchise-affiliated brake and automotive repair shop located in the desirable San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. The business...
Cash Flow: $300,000
Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale
San Francisco, CA
Own a Piece of the Healthcare Revolution This is more than just a business—it’s a golden ticket to the future of healthcare. This fully remote Telehealth operation has been meticulously designed to...
For Sale – Prime Restaurant Opportunity on Clement Street, San Francis
San Francisco, CA
Located at richmond district?this well-positioned restaurant space is now available for sale and ready for a new owner to take over and operate immediately. Situated in one of San Francisco’s most...
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Premium 7-Year Multi-Channel eCommerce Platform with Turnkey Growth
San Bernardino County, CA
Step into immediate marketplace credibility with this premium 7-year multi-channel eCommerce platform built across eBay, Walmart Marketplace, Amazon, and Wayfair. This is a rare opportunity to acquire...
Well Established Supermarket FOR SALE | Orange County, CA
Garden Grove, CA
An excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped supermarket operating in a strong market. The business features: fairly new appliances, huge parking lot for customers, well-trained staff, and a...
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Well-established Americanized Chinese restaurant in Los Gatos
Los Gatos, CA
【Exclusive Listing】Restaurant for Sale in Los Gatos – Approx. 1,500 SF Well-established Americanized Chinese restaurant located on the highly desirable Blossom Hill Road corridor in Los Gatos....
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Spray-Net
Franchise
Available in California
Own a high-margin home renovation business transforming kitchens, exteriors, roofs & more without costly replacements.
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
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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.
