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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...
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
Inglewood, 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 Nationwide
Once Upon A Child buys and sells gently used and new children’s clothing, toys, equipment and more! With over 415 stores open in North America we are the nations largest chain of children’s resale stores.
$90,000
See More FranchisesPalm Springs, CA
Established in 2023, Good Vibes Sound Bath offers premier floating sound bath events. With a global reach and attendees traveling worldwide for this unique and transformative experience, Good Vibes...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $73,251
Sacramento County, CA
Great income producing route. Strong payment histories on this seasoned route. Accounts are well distributed with each day in desirable regions. Pools are easy to maintain. Own your own...
$103,200
Cash Flow: $128,000
$172,300
Orange County, CA
Orange, CA
Established boba and coffee shop in the heart of Historic Orange Circle offering a rare turnkey opportunity in one of Orange County's most desirable locations. This thriving business benefits from...
$250,000
Riverside, CA
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to own a well-established, full-service dry cleaning business in a high-visibility shopping center in Riverside. This business has been operating successfully for...
$160,000
Yusef Mijalli
Gentile Real Estate
Serving Fresno County, CA
At Gentile Commercial, we specialize in facilitating seamless business transactions for buyers and sellers. With a deep understanding of market trends, valuation, and negotiation, our team is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs transition smoothly, whether buying their first business or selling an established enterprise. We prioritize integrity, confidentiality, and personalized service to ensure each deal is tailored to meet the unique goals of our clients. From small businesses to larger enterprises, we guide our clients every step of the way, maximizing value and ensuring a successful outcome. Your business journey deserves expert support—let us be your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of buying or selling a business.
Palm Springs, CA
First, step aboard Ps Air, an aviation-themed nightclub that captures the spirit of flight with a unique speakeasy vibe. This popular venue offers a delightful dining experience paired with specialty...
$650,000
Orange County, CA
*can change concept! Opportunity knocks with this well-established Waba Grill restaurant located in the heart of Orange County, California! This thriving business has built a loyal customer base for...
$229,000
Cash Flow: $148,000
San Diego, CA
Own a profitable Stretch Lab franchise in one of San Diego’s most health-conscious neighborhoods. This is a proven, revenue-generating business with a loyal membership base and massive growth...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $76,800
Palm Desert, CA
This Powder Coating, Sandblasting, and Chemical Stripping business for sale in Palm Desert presents an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs in the surface preparation and finishing industry. With a...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-standing Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) facility in Los Angeles County’s San Gabriel Valley area. Capacity & Licensing: Licensed for up to 125 participants,...
$1,300,000
Available in California
Business coaching is a $7.5 billion industry in the United States. Turn your passion for business success into a successful Growth Coach franchise.
$50,000
See More FranchisesSan Francisco, CA
This home-based Treasure Tower Rewards Program operates under a nationally recognized brand, serving a protected territory across San Mateo & San Fran and surrounding counties. The business offers a...
$39,980
San Jose, CA
This home-based Treasure Tower Rewards Program operates under a nationally recognized brand, serving a protected territory across Santa Clara County. The business offers a proven motivation and...
$22,140
$140,000
San Diego County, CA
Shasta County, CA
This established and profitable business specializes in automotive cooling and air conditioning parts distribution. Operating under a well-known national brand, the business boasts a robust inventory...
$385,000
Cash Flow: $129,899
Ontario, CA
This well-established trade show booth fabrication and event setup company is strategically located in Ontario, California – a prime hub for West Coast logistics and major trade show destinations....
$800,000
San Francisco, CA
Great location modern Dental office...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $480,000
Orange County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, well-established CheongKwanJang franchise store, a globally recognized leader in premium Korean red ginseng and health supplements. Operating for...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $260,000
Hayward, CA
Rare opportunity to own a profitable and well-loved cocktail bar in a high-traffic East Bay location. With strong brand recognition, loyal clientele, and streamlined operations, this bar is a turnkey...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $146,753
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-friendly bar and grill franchise in a truly desirable area of Rancho Cucamonga. With $1.8M in annual sales and a full liquor license, this...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $195,991
Hollister, CA
Established Wholesale Spice Blending & Packaging Company – Turnkey Operation with Loyal Clients and Growth Potential Spices Unlimited Inc., located in Hollister, CA, is a long-standing wholesale...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
Available Nationwide
GarageExperts® is the dominant leader in the garage renovation and commercial epoxy and polyaspartic flooring industry which is part of the $538 billion home improvement market. For over 15 years, we have been helping residential, commercial, and industrial customers transform their spaces with epoxy and polyaspartic floor coatings, custom-built cabinets, and slatwall organizational systems. The home improvement and commercial market is expected to be a $620 billion industry by the year 2025, leading to endless possibilities for our garage organization and two-component commercial floor coating company. Learn more about becoming a garage floor franchise today.
$65,000
See More FranchisesMarin County, CA
This enterprise has carved out a unique place in the maternal wellness space by offering organic, nutrition-packed meals specifically crafted for the postpartum phase. Established by a duo with...
$585,000
Cash Flow: $170,000
Shasta County, CA
Established in 1996, this well-respected commercial construction company has built a rock-solid reputation for quality, reliability, and professionalism across Northern California. With nearly three...
$1,795,000
Cash Flow: $313,027
$25,000
Newport Beach, CA
Compton, CA
Fully operating large laundromat with 33 washers and 26 dryers (13 sets). Waterless water heaters. New card reading system with security wall and new coin change machine for coin operating options. 2...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a well-established and consistently profitable industrial powder coating and sandblasting company with over 25 years of operational history and a strong presence in Southern California. The...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $320,000
Available Nationwide
With more than 45 years of experience and hundreds of locations nationwide, Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of personalized education for students in grades K–12. Franchisees benefit from a trusted brand, proven business model, and powerful technology platform that supports individualized learning in reading, math, writing, study skills, STEM, and test prep. Backed by a national support team and ongoing innovation, Sylvan franchise owners make a lasting impact while building a scalable, rewarding business in the booming education sector.
$75,000
See More FranchisesTehama County, CA
This well-established canvas manufacturing business has been serving the community for decades, offering a wide range of high-quality products and services. Specializing in manufacturing custom canvas...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $26,270
Santa Rosa, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Santa Rosa CA $179,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$179,000
Cash Flow: $123,469
Riverside County, CA
Immediately to the right at the entrance of the Supermarket. Busy market with heavy foot traffic daily and excellent visibility. Business Highlights: *Gross Sales: $30,000/month *Net Income:...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $129,600
Indio, CA
Beautiful Indio Spa & Boutique is a full-service spa located within Worldmark Resort a major resort property, with approximately 500 suites. This Spa offers a luxurious experience to its established...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $95,438
El Cajon, CA
Specialized in Dog Training (90%) and Boarding. Established in 2015....
$450,000
Cash Flow: $230,000
Patrick Totah
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,200 clients, selling/leasing over 1,600 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 75 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 7,500 valuations completed.
Orange County, CA
Established Location – in Los Angeles County Fully Equipped & Staffed – Turnkey operation Strong Gross Sales – Immediate cash flow SBA Loan Assumption – Only ~3% interest, low-down and monthly payment...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Arcadia, CA
This well-established electrical contracting business has been serving the community for many years with a strong reputation for quality and reliability. It comes fully equipped and ready for a new...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $44,125
$190,000
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
Established owner-operated landscape maintenance business serving the Sonoma County area with loyal, repeat clients and steady monthly income. The business generates approximately $7,000/month in...
$45,000
Cash Flow: $84,000
El Dorado County, CA
The business owner had experience in the refrigeration and HVAC industries before starting work as an inside sales representative for cold storage manufacturing. After excelling in the role, the...
$675,000
Cash Flow: $212,026
Available Nationwide
Signage has never been more important. Right now, businesses are looking for new and better ways to compete.
$80,000
See More FranchisesLos Alamitos, CA
Great opportunity to purchase a long standing auto repair business in an excellent location. Located in the beautiful city of Los Alamitos, across from Los Alamitos Elementary, DT Automotive has been...
$399,999
Cash Flow: $95,000
Arcadia, CA
This well-known Taiwanese restaurant is a rare opportunity in a high-traffic, prime location. With over a decade of strong performance, this restaurant has built a loyal customer base that appreciates...
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to own a profitable, fully equipped restaurant in the heart of Woodland Hills on busy Ventura Blvd. This 295 sq. ft. turn-key operation has been a neighborhood favorite for over 12...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $48,000
Glendale, CA
This business specializes in designing and selling elegant, custom-made evening dresses and high-quality fabrics. Key Highlights: • Consistent revenue from loyal clientele • Full infrastructure in...
$60,000
Fairfield, CA
This is a Full Service Car Wash business located on a very busy street. It is the oldest car wash in Fairfield and the only hand wash in town. We get a mix of cars but mostly higher-end vehicles that...
$275,000
EBITDA: $141,000
Monterey Park, CA
Turnkey opportunity to own a spacious and well maintained beauty salon in the vibrant center of Monterey Park. Originally established in 1986, this salon was a popular and trusted destination for...
$25,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Los Angeles, CA
Thriving Plant-Based Italian Eatery for Sale – Prime Location & Profitable Turnkey opportunity to own a popular, well-established plant-based Italian eatery in a busy, high-traffic neighborhood. Known...
$220,000
Richmond, CA
At Fastest Labs, we offer accurate and detailed drug and DNA testing services. OVERVIEW: An exciting opportunity awaits! Introducing Fastest Labs of Richmond & Oakland, a well-established and...
$140,000
Pismo Beach, CA
Dynasty Gems, a well-established hand-blown glass and gift shop, is now available for purchase after 28 years of serving locals and visitors. Located just steps from the Pismo Beach Pier, this prime...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
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
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.