Bakersfield, CA
Turn key full service restaurant in a prime location in Bakersfield, CA. This beautiful restaurant offers exceptional ambience and dining experience. Liquor license included, fully equipped commercial...
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
9660 Hageman Rd
6
$399,000
Established nail salon with low rent for sale!
Morgan Hill, CA
Established Nail Salon - Prime Morgan Hill Location This highly-rated nail salon presents an outstanding investment opportunity in Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County. Operating successfully since 2018,...
6
$320,000
Successfull practice-needs to sell-time sensitive
Sonoma County, CA
Comprehensive general dentistry, including implants, implant restorations, Invisalign, and removable dentures. The practice has strong growth potential to expand through advanced procedures, specialty...
$780,000
Cash Flow: $291,000
High-Margin Painting & Remodeling Company with Cabinet Shop
California
[Seller Financing Available] An exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-standing, high-performing residential painting and remodeling business in Northern California. Operating since 1992, the...
$995,000
Cash Flow: $448,170
Trusted retailer of vinyl, CDs, cassettes, turntables, and accessories
San Diego County, CA
Located in a vibrant Southern California coastal town, this long-standing retail shop has been a beloved local institution for over four decades. Specializing in vinyl records, CDs, cassettes,...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Turnkey Row House Franchise Priced Well Below Startup Costs
Belmont, CA
This franchise represents an exceptional opportunity, available significantly below the startup cost of opening a new fitness studio. With a proven business model and immediate revenue potential, this...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $78,080
Los Angeles Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable route with nearly all clients paying for chlorine tablets sold by the seller. Easy route overall. Highly successful veteran seller will fastrack a buyer into the business. Seller has a...
$114,000
Cash Flow: $133,000
Farmers Insurance Agency Book of Business for Sale LA / OC
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable and established insurance agency for sale in the LA and OC area. This opportunity includes a book of business with approximately $1.8 million in annual premiums across a strong mix of Home,...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Profitable Turnkey Store in Prime Location – Ready to Operate!
San Diego, CA
Established smoke shop, health store, located in a high-traffic commercial district of San Diego, offering exceptional growth potential and turnkey operations. This profitable retail business has...
4
$89,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Growing Pest Control Biz with recurring and highly satisfied customers
Riverside County, CA
Price Lowered - Seller is motivated to sell quickly. Established Pest Control Franchise - Southwest Riverside County Territory This thriving pest control franchise represents an exceptional...
4
$99,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
FranchiseAmerican Business Systems
Available Nationwide
20 Years as America's Leader in Medical Billing with Unparallelled Training, and Support. 100k Potential, Work From Anywhere, Full-Time or Part-Time. Come Join Our Success!
$30,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Sign Franchise in Growing Central Valley Market
San Joaquin County, CA
This 4-year-old sign business is a fully operational, turnkey opportunity with a prime location in a busy retail plaza next to major national brands. The business includes a highly skilled team of...
$240,000
Healthcare Services & Sales
Huntington Park, CA
Currently this is a massage therapy office and sales of vitamins and health products. Established for almost 25 years. This location has room for multiple therapists, includes shower, bathroom,...
$12,000
Cash Flow: $16,000
B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business
$150,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Mental Health & Addiction Clinic – $200K+ Cash Flow
Thousand Oaks, CA
Rare opportunity to own a profitable, independent mental health and addiction recovery center located near the affluent and growing region of Thousand Oaks, CA. With over $200K in annual net income...
$875,000
Cash Flow: $202,415
Fantastic Carpet & Flooring Business – 59-Year Track Record!!!
Fullerton, CA
Rare chance to acquire a legacy carpet & flooring business in Orange County that’s been serving the community from the same location for nearly six decades. With over $1M in annual revenue and strong...
$530,000
Cash Flow: $140,069
Ken Oppeltz Don DiSpaltro
Vanguard Resource Gr
Serving San Diego County, CA
Our principals are members of IBBA and CABB, and perhaps the most experienced and professional group in southern California. Our office has sold over 800 businesses, many just like yours! We have sold virtually every type and size of business. From Main Street to lower middle market types of businesses, we can help. Selling a bigger company? Ken Oppeltz is a Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary and routinely has sold larger companies to investors, other companies, and private equity groups.
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Technology VAR Company Looking for the Right Successor
Alameda County, CA
Thriving Technology VAR Company Prime Bay Area Location – 23 Years of Success. Here’s your chance to own a highly respected and well-established telecommunications company located in the San Francisco...
$1,800,000
Cash Flow: $423,000
High Traffic, Coveted Hair Salon For Sale
San Lorenzo, CA
Easy to run, profitable, stable cashflow, terrific location!...
$60,000
Encinitas Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Excellent rates on these accounts in some of the counties most desired cities. Great clientele that are easy to work with. Pools are in excellent cared for condition. Own your own recession-proof...
$38,400
Cash Flow: $44,000
Well Established Waxing Franchise With Returning Customers
Sacramento, CA
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to own a Waxing franchise in a prime, high-traffic location. This modern studio is fully built out and operational, offering a sleek, professional environment...
$270,000
High-Income Potential Business Brokerage – Exclusive Territory
Santa Cruz County, CA
An outstanding opportunity to acquire an exclusive and well-established business brokerage territory in one of California’s most economically diverse and opportunity-rich regions. This territory...
$91,000
FranchiseOnce Upon A Child
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 FranchisesVariety established gift shop
San Francisco County, CA
Great opportunity to own an established retail business gift shop at Grant Avenue, the street with the most foot traffic for tourist and local people. (cross street, Pine Street). This prime location...
6
$75,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Financial Planning & Marketing App for Financial Advisory Firms
Marin County, CA
This software is a turnkey solution that combines a sophisticated financial planning application with a powerful marketing platform. This integrated system provides financial professionals with a...
$500,000
A Passive Toy Vending Machine That Makes $54,000/Year in the U.S.?!
$30,000
Torrance, CA
Super Busy location | 1,145SF | BoBa/Snack Store Costa Mesa/Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
Tapioca Express--The Famous BoBa Tea and Drinks /Snack Store located in great area of Orange County center. Super busy location on the main street. Close to the very famous South Coast Plaza at Costa...
4
$118,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Quaint, Modern, space efficient designed Hair salon/ Clothing Retails
Santa Cruz, CA
The space can be used for any type of retails or cosmetology business. Half of the salon is a clothing retails including clothing racks and inventories. Your choice to use it as one or for both...
2
$46,000
Premier LEGO® Resale Franchise Opportunity
Orange County, CA
We are pleased to present an exciting opportunity to acquire this franchise—the largest and most established LEGO® resale brand in North America, with a proven track record and over 100 locations...
$345,000
Cash Flow: $84,000
Sushi Kiosk - Grocery Store
Riverside County, CA
This is an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator to acquire a manageable, profitable business supported by a nationally recognized franchise brand. Located inside a high-traffic grocery store,...
$108,000
Cash Flow: $84,000
Auto Repair Brakes & Alignment Established 40 Year
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established auto repair shop has been serving the community for over 40 years and is prominently situated on a major high-traffic boulevard within a dedicated auto center. Specializing in...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
CulinaryOne Food Manufacturing Company - All Natural! SC2236
California
CulinaryOne Food Manufacturing Company Based In Sacramento - All Natural! SC2236 Financial Information Asking Price: $3,000,000 Cash Flow: On request Gross Revenue: On request Down Payment: $3,000,000...
$3,000,000
Clean, State-Of-The-Art, Self-Serve Dog Wash & Professional Grooming
Orange County, CA
After rescuing multiple dogs, and relocating to Orange County in the early 2000's, the current owner and spouse were in search of a convenient way to bathe their dogs after trips to the famous...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $68,000
FranchisePlumbingPro
Available in California
Want To Be Your Own Boss? Join PlumbingPro, a very lucrative and disruptive service franchise with an Executive Business Model
$100,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Dropship Outdoor Sporting Goods E-Commerce Website
Orange County, CA
We are offering a thriving online drop shipping outdoor sporting goods website. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a business with proven revenue-generating capabilities and significant growth...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $71,000
Dry Cleaning
San Mateo County, CA
Net $80,000/ year This is a rare opportunity to own a well-established dry cleaning business in a highly desirable area of San Mateo County. Located in a small, busy strip mall surrounded by...
$135,000
Super High Demand Men Shoes Semi-Automated Ecommerce Business
$45,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles Coin Laundromat Near Downtown Attractions
Los Angeles, CA
This coin laundromat is located just outside of downtown Los Angeles, blocks away from the LA Convention Center, LA Live and Crypto Arena. While the surrounding neighborhood has excellent demographics...
$270,000
Coin Laundromat in Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park, CA
This coin laundromat in Baldwin Park is a great option for an investor looking for a turnkey business to take over. With a strong income, great parking and a partial remodel within the last few years,...
$495,000
FranchiseCruise Planners
Available Nationwide
For more than 20 years, Cruise Planners has been a low-cost franchise opportunity that can yield high returns!
$9,995
See More FranchisesLa Plaza Shoe Repair
Palm Springs, CA
An established shoe and leather repair shop is now available for sale in the heart of Palm Springs, California. This full-service business has been serving the local community and tourists alike for...
$149,000
Cash Flow: $63,505
Turn-key Winery For Sale in the South Bay!
Santa Clara County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected boutique winery and tasting room in the desirable South Bay region. This well-established business has been producing exceptional wines for nearly two...
$950,000
Mexican Japanese Fusion
East Los Angeles, CA
Great project just good food but my partner isn’t happy...
4
$90,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Established Mobile Dog Grooming business on the San Mateo Coast
Pacifica, CA
Established Mobile Dog Grooming Business - San Mateo Coast This turnkey mobile dog grooming business has served the Pacifica area since 2000, establishing itself as the first mobile groomer in the...
5
$200,000
Profitable Tutoring Center – Turnkey Business in East County San Diego
El Cajon, CA
For sale is a fully operational and profitable tutoring business with both in-person and online components. Shater Learning Center, based in Rancho San Diego, has built a stellar reputation for...
3
$110,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
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Cash Flowing Corporate Rental Business - Bay Area, CA
San Mateo County, CA
***BOOKINGS INTO 2025*** Welcome to our thriving business offering three arbitrage rental properties nestled in the heart of Belmont, CA. These 3 meticulously curated units boast a combination of...
5
$178,000
Absentee Run USDA Certified Organic Juice Bar for Sale - Campbell, CA
Campbell, CA
This Franchised location is a thriving organic juice and smoothie bar offering a wide range of USDA-certified organic cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, wellness shots, wraps, toasts,...
2
$350,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
profitable long established Bakery and coffee shop in an affluent area
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
High End Chongqing Hot Pot for sale on Prime Temple City
Temple City, CA
Chun La Hao Chong Qing Hot Pot is a turnkey, high-end hot pot restaurant nestled in Temple City, CA. Spanning approximately 5,000 SF with fully private-room seating, the concept brings authentic...
6
$460,000
Own a Thriving Used Car Dealership in the Heart of Silicon Valley!
Campbell, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-revenue used car dealership in the highly sought-after Silicon Valley market. This turnkey business boasts a proven track record of...
$79,000
FranchiseScreenmobile
Available in California
Transform your future with Screenmobile—where flexible ownership meets a booming demand for screen and shade solutions, all backed by a nationally recognized brand!
$50,000
See More FranchisesHospice Agency For Sale
Riverside, CA
Established Hospice Agency for Sale. Comes with all program books and documents up to date. Geographic service areas consist of San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, Kern, San Diego, Ventura &...
$675,000
Premium 3D/4D ultrasound studio
San Diego County, CA
An upscale 3D/4D ultrasound studio designed for unforgettable bonding moments Our stunning facility was thoughtfully designed as a dream studio, with every detail custom-built and meticulously...
6
$120,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Established Flower Shop for Sale: Profitable Flower Shop Built to Grow
Los Angeles, CA
Ready-to-Own, Modern Flower Shop on Prime Ventura Blvd – Turnkey & Fully Equipped! Step into a thriving, beautifully remodeled flower shop perfectly positioned for long-term success. Featuring...
$182,600
Medicare approved IV Therapy with NPI
Los Angeles, CA
"Medicare-Certified Infusion Therapy for Sale with NPI and Medicare number! We are pleased to present a unique opportunity to acquire a IV Therapy license, accredited by the Accreditation Commission...
$49,999
Chemical dependency treatment/ very profitable 10plus years jaco cert
Jamul, CA
18 licensed beds , excellent reputation branding. Established 13 plus years,jaco certified 13 years. Detox ,residential, php,iop. Stable outstanding staff. Ebida 2.7m. Turn key complete management and...
$15,500,000
Cash Flow: $4,600,000
Specialized Manufacturing business in Silicon Valley
Santa Clara, CA
This is a small very specialized manufacturing based in Santa Clara in the heart of Silicon Valley. It makes & applies extremely thin layers of materials, often only a few atoms thick into surfaces...
$1,638,095
Cash Flow: $207,082
25+ Years of Floral Excellence – Established & Profitable!
La Puente, CA
AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS!! STEP INTO OWNERSHIP OF THIS THRIVING FLORAL SHOP, CENTRALLY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF LA PUENTE WITH EXCEPTIONAL VISIBILITY AND EASY ACCESS FREE-STANDING BUILDING....
6
$99,000
Thriving Flower & Gift Boutique – Prime Location with Strong Community
Walnut, CA
This well-loved floral and gift shop has been a staple in the community since 2005, offering beautifully crafted floral arrangements, green plants, plush gifts, and home décor. Conveniently located in...
5
$89,900
Successful and Established Poke Restaurant
Rocklin, CA
We are a Veteran owned semi-to-fast casual restaurant serving fresh "poke style" entrees over your choice of warm rice or mixed greens paired with a variety of customized toppings and house made...
4
$199,990
FranchiseSport Clips
Available in California
Sport Clips is a manager-style business model that’s designed for scalability to multiple units! With more than 30 years’ experience and culture at our core, join the leading men’s hair care brand today!
$200,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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.
