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Mission Foods Route For Sale Santa Rosa CA $179,000

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

$179,000

Cash Flow: $123,469

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Market Sushi Franchise In Riverside County

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

$85,000

Cash Flow: $129,600

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Indio Spa & Boutique

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

$295,000

Cash Flow: $95,438

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Dog Training - Price Reduced

El Cajon, CA

Specialized in Dog Training (90%) and Boarding. Established in 2015....

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Aamco Center with Assumable SBA loan

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

$30,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Electrical Contracting Business with Established Clientele CA

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

$500,000

Cash Flow: $44,125

Established Sonoma County Landscape Maintenance Business

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

$45,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

Manufacturers Representative, Cold Storage

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

$675,000

Cash Flow: $212,026

Long Standing Auto Repair Shop in Great Location

Los 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...

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$399,999

$399,999

Cash Flow: $95,000

Established Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location, 10 Years+ Business

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...

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$150,000

$150,000

Turn-Key Restaurant for Sale in Prime Woodland Hills Location

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...

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$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $48,000

Established Evening Wear and Fabrics Boutique

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

$60,000

Franchised Juice Bar - 100% Employee Run - Beach/Coastal Community

$325,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$325,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Mani Singh

TNW Business Brokers

Car Wash- Full Service- Located in the heart of Fairifeld CA

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...

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$275,000

$275,000

EBITDA: $141,000

Beauty Salon opportunity

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...

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$25,000

$25,000

Cash Flow: $40,000

Steven Zimmerman, LCBB, M&AMI, LCBI, FIBBA

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.

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Popular plant based Italian eatery for sale /profitable prime location

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...

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$220,000

$220,000

Fastest Labs of Richmond & Oakland CA

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...

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$140,000

$140,000

Established Gift & Art Glass Shop for Sale-Prime Pismo Beach Location

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...

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$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Profitable Indoor Children's Playground with Growth Potential

Corona, CA

Romp-o-Rama, located in a thriving community in Corona, California, is a well-established and highly regarded indoor children’s playground. Established in 2015, Romp-o-Rama has set and continues to...

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$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Turnkey Auto Body Shop Opportunity in Prime Sun Valley

Los Angeles, CA

Seize the opportunity to own a thriving auto body business ideally situated on a high-visibility major street in Sun Valley. This established shop has been serving the community for 5 years and comes...

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$250,000

$250,000

Successful Operating Retail space

Los Angeles, CA

This is a great business in the most iconic hotel in downtown Los Angeles- The Biltmore Hotel. We are selling because we are moving out of state. We want someone that will appreciate the space and its...

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$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant

Fountain Valley, CA

Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant - OC Mediterranean Restaurant – Location, Location, Location! Established in 2021, this thriving Mediterranean restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in the...

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$329,000

$329,000

Red-Hot AFTER-HOURS Adult Nightclub in North Hollywood!

$2,999,999 - Los Angeles County, CA

$2,999,999

Los Angeles County, CA

Successful Large Thai Restaurant

Mojave, CA

This Beautiful Thai Restaurant needs nothing to earn great profits on your first day of ownership. The knowledgeable owners have enjoyed a successful career here for nearly 10 years. Retirement is...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

JiangHu Bistro

Alhambra, CA

JiangHu Bistro — The Largest and Most Fully-Licensed, Professionally Equipped Livehouse Bar in Los Angeles Size: 7,647 sq.ft. + outdoor patio at the entrance Parking: Over 270 free parking spaces...

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$380,000

$380,000

Automotive Repair Shop

Alameda County, CA

Great opportunity to own a 45 years established, fully equipped, thriving automotive repair shop in prime area of Alameda county, East Bay. Floor space: 3200 sq.ft; Rent: $6358/ mo ; Gross: $...

$335,000

$335,000

Nationwide Distribution Business for Sale

Glendale, CA

This listing is for an Importing and nationwide distribution business specializing in hookahs, hookah accessories and tobacco. Business has over 20 years of pristine reputation in a highly lucrative...

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

Cash Flow: $800,000

Established Sushi restaurant - Central Orange county, California

Orange County, CA

Well-established sushi restaurant located in a high-traffic area of central Orange County, operating since 2015 with a strong reputation and 1,400+ Yelp reviews. This turnkey business generates over...

$350,000

$350,000

First Kinkos In North America!!

Menlo Park, CA

- Turnkey mailbox and ship center business that has a high rate of rented mailboxes, authorized ship center for Fedex, UPS, USPS and DHL. - Prime location with low monthly lease. - Partnerships with...

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$199,500

$199,500

Cash Flow: $65,000

High Volume, Established Chiropractic Office in Camarillo, CA

Camarillo, CA

Busy, solid family practice for 47 years. Diversified technique-and activator. Office manager of 37 years and other staff will stay for transition. Averaging 550-700 patients a month on a limited...

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$375,000

$375,000

Acquire a well-established firearms business, Huge Price Reduction!

Bakersfield, CA

Congratulations on considering the purchase of this amazing store! We are excited for your interest but be prepared to demonstrate your ability to purchase. This store will not last long at this...

$465,000

$465,000

Cash Flow: $145,316

Pool Service Route - Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield, CA

JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to own your own pool service route in a growing...

$37,860

$37,860

Cash Flow: $34,000

Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!

$1,500,000 - San Diego, CA

$1,500,000

San Diego, CA

Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Napa CA- $135,000

Napa, CA

Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Napa CA- $135,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #Snyder’sLanceRoute #Snyder’sLance #Snyders #Lance #CampbellsSnacks...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $75,113

Established Iconic Jake's Restaurant with High Visibility now For Sale

Palm Springs, CA

A cornerstone of hospitality in Palm Springs, Jake's figures prominently in the restaurant landscape of Palm Springs, located in a highly desirable part of Palm Canyon Drive in a thriving Uptown...

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$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Upscale Salon for Sale – Great Stylist-Owner Opportunity

Mountain View, CA

Established Hair Salon - Prime Mountain View Location This well-established salon offers an exceptional opportunity for a licensed stylist-owner in Mountain View’s upscale market. In continuous...

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$45,999

$45,999

Mail Box Services, Packing, Shipping, Copy&print,

Los Angeles, CA

Step into ownership of a well-established Mailbox Services, located in a high-traffic retail area with excellent visibility and loyal clientele. This business offers a full range of essential services...

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$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $149,000

Beauty Salon

Los Angeles County, CA

This highly regarded local hair and nail salon located in Los Angele County offers a valuable opportunity for a buyer to capitalize on its existing success and further increase profitability. As a...

$135,000

$135,000

Swimming Pool Remodel & Construction

Corona, CA

POOL REMODEL / DESIGN / CONSTRUCTION WE BUILD POOLS & LANDSCAPE WE DESIGN SITE PLANS FOR OTHER BUILDERS AS WELL 3 WEBSITES ARE ALL PART OF ONE CORPORATION jetaquatics.com angelinas3d.com outdoorgc.com...

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$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Established in 2006 very successful business

Lakeside, CA

My dog grooming business will be ideal for someone who is ready to start making money from day one, I’m looking for someone who will love and care for my loving and faithful clients the human being...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Pramod Patel

Just Elementary, Inc. Commercial Business Brokers.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers has assisted owners with selling a diverse array of businesses including: Tool & Die Manufacturing Electrical Contractor Service Television Studio Catering Business Burger King with Real Estate Recording Studio Injection Molding Business Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers helps clients evaluate businesses to determine their value and helps determine what steps are necessary to make the business more valuable.

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Established Beauty Salon in Prime Poway Location

Poway, CA

No Walk-Ins or Direct Inquiries with Staff. For all questions regarding the sale, please contact the agent directly. Thriving beauty salon with over a decade of success in a busy Poway shopping...

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$100,000

$100,000

Farmers Insurance Agency For Sale in Anaheim Hills, Ca

Anaheim, CA

Established Farmers agency for sale in Anaheim Hills. Client base is predominantly Arabic speaking. Option to take over office space that has been occupied by a Farmers agent for over 20 years....

$192,000

$192,000

Easy-Run Coin & Collectibles Store, Fully Remote

$172,300 - Orange County, CA

$172,300

Orange County, CA

Team Unbroker

Unbroker

Very Profitable Cattery Business for sale

Visalia, CA

Are you looking to work from home? This business can be located anywhere in USA. I am the owner of an Internationally recognized cattery since 10 years. Breeders of purebred Hypoallergenic Siberians...

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$79,995

$79,995

Cash Flow: $213,000

Own An Escape Room Business in San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

Escape Era is located in San Diego, CA. We are looking to sell the business. The business has been in operation for 10 years with multiple bookings daily and great online reviews...

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$80,000

$80,000

Poke Restaurant - Established in 2015, Absentee Run

Los Angeles, CA

One of the very first poke restaurant in Los Angeles. Established in 2015. Original Owner. Absentee run. Great potential for growth with owner operation. Motivated Seller!!! Description Asking Price:...

$99,900

$99,900

EBITDA: $50,000

A Turnkey, Flexible Business with Huge Upside in a Diverse Territory

Jamestown, CA

Fibrenew Sonora–Modesto, CA | Established Franchise for Sale Looking to take control of your schedule while building a thriving, in-demand business? Fibrenew Sonora–Modesto offers a rare opportunity...

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$130,000

$130,000

Pocket Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

30% seller financing available. Highly desirable locations. Business Name included. This is a very tight and efficient route with minimal drive time between stops, saving fuel and maximizing...

$120,600

$120,600

Cash Flow: $142,500

Turnkey Auto Body and Specialty Vehicle Facility

Santa Ana, CA

Maher Commercial Realty is proud to present 411 S. Harbor Blvd, a rare and iconic auto body facility for sale in the heart of Santa Ana. With over 40 years of continuous operation as the legendary...

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$2,995,000

$2,995,000

Subway Sandwich Franchise for Owner/Operator

Sacramento, CA

Profitable Subway Franchise – Turnkey, End Cap Location Greater Sacramento Metro – Retail Center 2025 Sales (YTD May 31): $171,558 Rent: $4,400/month (All-In) New Lease to be negotiated Franchise...

$109,000

$109,000

Established speciality soap factory for sell

San Diego, CA

This established business is a top seller in Amazon's cast iron soap market. Has over 20 SKUS with hundreds of positive reviews. The owner has relocated and is looking to sell the business...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Buy the Property and the Business.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Joshua Tree, CA

(All Equipment AS-IS) 2 - 60# FL Speed Queen 2 - 40# FL Heubsch (2016) 13 - 30# FL Heubsch (2018) 6 - 20# FL Heubsch (2018) 4 - 10# TL Heubsch (2018) 14 - 30# Stack Dryers (2021) 2 - Changers 4 -...

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$995,000

$995,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Coffee Roastery with Wholesale Beans & Café locations

Sacramento, CA

We are pleased to offer this long-established Northern California Coffee Roasting and Distribution Business with multiple revenue centers including retail coffeehouse locations. This well-known brand...

$575,000

$575,000

Affordable Nail Salon for Sale in Sunnyvale, CA. GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Sunnyvale, CA

Established nail salon for sale in prime Sunnyvale location on busy El Camino Real. This 1,250 square foot salon features 8 pedicure massage chairs and 4 manicure tables, providing excellent capacity...

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$24,000

$24,000

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

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.