Los Angeles, CA
Own & Operate, or Let Us Manage It for You! Take control of this prime retail dispensary, or leave the day-to-day operations to our expert management team for a hassle-free experience. We own and...
Los Angeles, CA
Own & Operate, or Let Us Manage It for You! Take control of this prime retail dispensary, or leave the day-to-day operations to our expert management team for a hassle-free experience. We own and...
$149,999
Cash Flow: $123,000
Long Beach, CA
ACE Tech – Established Electronics Repair Business in Long Beach, CA For sale is a well-established electronics repair business located in Long Beach, California. ACE Tech has built a strong...
$145,000
Cash Flow: $77,800
San Diego, CA
Step into this beautifully built-out boba and dessert shop located in a high-traffic shopping center with excellent visibility and parking. The store is fully equipped with modern fixtures, a...
$300,000
Riverside County, CA
Located in a prime location within a golf cart community and next to a bar. Excellent retail layout with a walk in humidor. Unbeatable opportunity to come into an existing thriving business! This is...
$395,000
Temecula, CA
******Please be aware that this is a medical facility and would require the new owner to hold a medical license or have a medical director on staff that must own at-least 51% of the business*****...
$480,000
EBITDA: $510,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Tight route with Solid rates makes this a profitable efficient route. Excellent route with room and opportunity to grow rapidly. Appreciative customers. Additional Service calls add another 5-7k month...
$216,000
Cash Flow: $224,000
California
Mountain Mike’s Pizza | Franchise for Sale Asking Price: $2,500,000 Here’s your chance to own two established Mountain Mike’s Pizza franchise locations in highly desirable coastal communities in...
$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $692,484
Torrance, CA
An outstanding opportunity to acquire a top-rated, profitable, long-standing vape and smoke retail store in Torrance, CA. This Smoke Shop is the trendiest in the South Bay with its elegant custom...
$390,000
EBITDA: $580,000
Contra Costa County, CA
A rare opportunity to purchase a successful Automotive Repair franchise in Contra Costa County, California. The Seller is confident in the future of this business and is willing to offer a Sellers...
$229,999
Cash Flow: $93,419
San Diego, CA
We are a lifestyle boutique that offers a unique collection of hand made items such as jewelry clothing and accessories. In addition we sell lighting, African Sculptures and water features from around...
$250,000
Available in California
Nextaff - The Most Influential Staffing Franchise in America
$175,000
See More FranchisesSan Francisco, CA
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Turnkey restaurant opportunity in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and safe neighborhoods — the Marina/Cow Hollow district. This prime corner lot offers unbeatable...
$150,000
Rowland Heights, CA
Turnkey restaurant opportunity in Diamond Plaza, Rowland Heights. 2,124 SF with lease through Dec. 2027 plus 5-year option. Prime high-traffic location with strong visibility. Monthly rent $11,747.09...
$168,888
$40,000
Oakland, CA
Beverly Hills, CA
Prime Beverly Hills Golden Triangle optical store located on “Little Restaurant Row” just steps from Rodeo Drive, in a walkable, dining focused stretch surrounded by world-class boutiques, five-star...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Visalia, CA
• PRIME LOCATION, NEAR MAJOR INTERSECTION ACROSS FROM COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER • Bubble Zone Express Car Wash was built ground up in late 2022 and is equipped with top tier McNeil equipment -...
$8,990,000
Johnathan Choe
TransWorld
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. Transworld Business Advisors was founded in 1979 in South Florida and quickly grew into one of the largest business brokerage firms in the United States. With more than 300 offices in 49 of the United States and in 19 countries, Transworld Business Advisors is the global leader in helping our clients gain global reach while working with local offices that are owned and operated.
Los Angeles, CA
After 1.5 years of establishing SHIFTR as the go-to source for stick shift lessons throughout California and Washington state, we are offering the opportunity to purchase our business and continue to...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Sacramento, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, fast-growing roofing company that has cemented its position as a leader in the Sacramento market. The business has demonstrated exceptional...
$2,250,000
Cash Flow: $700,000
Carson, CA
The shop sits on a high-traffic cross street with excellent visibility, providing steady walk-in customer potential. While historical financial performance has been impacted by staff turnover, the...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $44,000
Palm Springs, CA
For Sale: A vibrant, well-established Palm Springs gay cocktail lounge and cabaret-style bar with nightly live performances and entertainment, operating five nights a week. The listing is fully...
$850,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Selling Online Pet Furniture Store with $3k Profit and $10k Revenue Projections Here’s everything you need to know: Scalable Online Pet Furniture Store – A growing business offering stylish and...
$113,990
Available in California
With an AUV of $958,680* for strip center locations, and a Highly differentiated product, Charley’s is stronger than ever before! Over 50% of our franchises have developed multi-units! 780 locations and we’re not slowing down anytime soon!
$200,000
See More FranchisesLos Angeles, CA
Here’s your chance to own a popular, turnkey business in the heart of North Hollywood! Offering an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneur ready to bring their own vision and fresh ideas to an...
$95,988
West Sacramento, CA
For three decades, our company has been the trusted name in On-Demand courier services for Sacramento's local businesses. Serving major corporations and small businesses alike, we specialize in...
$1,800,000
$900,000
Riverside County, CA
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Established Retail business with locations in San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria and Lompoc (each location about 30 miles apart) Business has been established in the community for over 15 years and has a...
$850,000
EBITDA: $325,000
Alameda, CA
MS Real Estate is thrilled to share an exceptional opportunity to acquire a market and liquor store in one of Alameda, California's most affluent neighborhoods. Established in 2013, this well-managed...
$119,000
Irvine, CA
45k total + you buy the car or refinance in your name (45k balance on loan) Est 2022**Turnkey LIMO/BLACK SUV White Glove Service. Currently with 1 Black SUV 2023 XL Fully Loaded for Corporate or UBER...
$45,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Folsom, CA
Established salon business with 12 private suites available for acquisition in prime Folsom, CA location. Operating continuously for 30 years since 1996, this well-established business features two...
$170,000
Cash Flow: $51,098
Beverly Hills, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a children’s clothing boutique in one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious shopping destinations – Westfield Century City Mall. The sale also includes an established...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Concord, CA
Step into ownership of a proven Beard Papa's franchise - the world-famous cream puff brand with over 550 locations worldwide. This Concord location sits right in the heart of Todos Santos Plaza,...
$198,000
San Joaquin County, CA
-Absentee run well established halal meat and grocery store for sale. -Specializes in high quality halal meats, spices and Middle Eastern products. -Well equipped butcher shop with a loyal customer...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Available Nationwide
Award-winning MaidPro is America’s most loved home cleaning franchise—trusted for over 30 years by families and businesses alike.
$45,000
See More FranchisesOrange, CA
Established Flower Shop in Old Towne Orange Since 1990 – A Blossoming Business Opportunity Step into a thriving, well-loved floral business with a legacy of over three decades in the heart of Old...
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Carnelian Bay, CA
Water company servicing 580+ water connections in beautiful Lake Tahoe. The company has been established for 60+ years serving drinking water to the neighborhood. Sale comes with water tanks, artesian...
$2,800,000
$30,000
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Decades old, seasoned clients on this highly desirable route, many stops located in proximity to each other for maximum efficiency. These are established, choice communities with loyal, long-term...
$108,600
Cash Flow: $117,500
San Jose, CA
Price: $1,450,000 Location: San Jose, CA – Between Willow Glen & Campbell Industry: Insurance – Allstate Franchise Established: 2021 Business Overview: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a...
$1,450,000
Available Nationwide
Join Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken: A Legendary Brand with $1.8M AUV, Strong Unit Economics, and Amazing Chicken. Since 1966, We've Delivered Great Food and Franchise Success with Unmatched Support. Now Exclusively Partnering with Multi-Unit Developers for Growth Opportunities!
$750,000
See More FranchisesSan Diego, CA
Seller motivated and open to offers! This established eco-friendly cleaners, alterations, wash&fold, and laundry service business. They have a dedicated team who can run the business on their own, of...
$360,000
Santa Rosa, CA
For the right person, this is a turnkey operation with gross revenues of $450K per year, the business can provide a 5-year payback on an investment of $150K down with payments over time for a total...
$265,000
Corona, CA
Fully Operational Cannabis Dispensary Business For Sale W/ Option To Purchase Real Estate (Corona, California) #1585 Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a fully operational cannabis...
$1,999,000
San Dimas, CA
Established profitable and growing full service Fire protection business with over 350 active loyal repeating clients, offers steady adequate income stream and even larger growth potential. The...
$300,000
Burbank, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Burbank CA $89,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$89,000
Cash Flow: $72,596
Max One Business - Randall Barondess,CBB DRE #01712956 -RE/MAX ONE
XQB Management Inc, DBA RE/MAX ONE
Serving Ventura County, CA
Max One Business and Commercial Services provides our clients the highest standards of professionalism and knowledge by our staff of Certified agents. We continually educate our agents to ensure our clients are getting the most up to date talent and information available. The Max One team of agents are members in good standing with the International Association of Business Brokers (I.B.B.A.) and the California Association of Business Brokers (C.A.B.B.) All commercial business agents must be part of our association and continually go through rigorous training classes. Max One Business is part of RE/MAX One Commercial and affiliated with RE/MAX Commercial, a world wide network of agents specializing in Commercial brokerage. Each business broker and adviser specialize's in their own area of expertise, however, our cross marketing and staff integrates knowledge and manpower needed to accommodate the overall needs of our clients. In most any business transaction there is a lease, real property acquisition or multiple lease assumptions. We are equipped to handle all real estate and business brokerage needs.
Bakersfield, CA
This established sushi and Japanese restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in Bakersfield's premier shopping mall location. Operating since 2021, the business generates $1,300,000 in annual...
$399,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This The UPS Store is located in one of the most prestigious and affluent areas in Los Angeles County. The demographics surrounding The UPS Store location are strong with a population of 232,534 and...
$2,199,000
Cash Flow: $510,000
$350,000
Sonoma County, CA
Danville, CA
Established turnkey dessert cafe and boba shop located in prime Danville location within Trader Joe's shopping center. Uji Time Desserts offers Japanese-inspired desserts in a clean, modern 1,210...
$160,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palmdale, CA
Prime Location for Flex Car Wash Services – Full-Service & Express Car Wash • The property offers an exceptional opportunity to operate as a Flex Car Wash with both Full Service and Express Car Wash...
$4,990,000
Available Nationwide
Recession resistant for 30 yrs! A supermarket for dogs & cats. Low Royalty 2%-3%. $2.7M Average Unit Volume*.Passive or Semi-passive ok. 70% households own at least 1 pet
$300,000
See More FranchisesInglewood, CA
Profitable restaurant for sale, owner is retiring, located in one of the busiest city in California .very easy to run, the restaurant is very friendly supports a comfortable to dine in or take it...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $45,000
Alameda County, CA
This profitable liquor store in Alameda County is a rare absentee-run opportunity, generating nearly $1M in annual sales with minimal day-to-day involvement from ownership. With steady revenue, strong...
$699,000
Sacramento County, CA
In 1978, the owners began their dry cleaning and laundry business in Sacramento. After numerous years of operations in the same building in which they started their business, they purchased land and...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $24,422
Rancho Mirage, CA
Your one-stop shop for all your postal needs in a highly desirable location with stable revenues and cash flows. This business is 100% owner absentee with a team in place to run the store. The...
$365,424
Cash Flow: $136,582
Murphys, CA
Charming Gift Boutique in the Heart of Historic Murphys, CA. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a beloved gift shop in one of California's most charming Gold Country towns. Established in 2018,...
$139,000
San Diego, CA
Established Meineke Car Care Franchise for Sale in San Diego, CA This well-established automotive service franchise presents an exceptional investment opportunity in the thriving San Diego market....
$200,000
California
For over 30 years, this well-established company has specialized in the production and sale of high-quality permanent makeup pigments for the beauty industry and paramedical applications. Founded in...
$700,000
San Diego, CA
Hot Chickz is a popular and thriving hot chicken restaurant located in the heart of Mission Valley, California. Renowned for its mouthwatering, crispy, and flavorful chicken, Hot Chickz has become a...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $750,000
Riverside, CA
The Business was established in 1993 and incorporated in 2007. This business has an excellent reputation; offering CCTV, Burglar Alarm, Access Control and Data cabling services. It has earned trust of...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $197,000
Available in California
Concrete Systems. Concrete Results. Concrete Profits.
$35,000
See More FranchisesCalifornia 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.