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Good Place closed to Beach Sushi Restaurant with #41

Seal Beach, CA

1). Monthly gross is $120,000 to $130,000 2). Monthly rents $ 9,300 + $ Including NNN 3). Lease Has to New 4). Size is approx. 3,000 SF. 5). Ample Parking lot 7). The restaurant has been owned 20...

$520,000

$520,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

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Coffee and Sandwich Shop For Sale

Long Beach, CA

This amazing Coffee/Sandwich/Deli Shop is a great little place that’s both warm and inviting, serving some of the best brewed coffee, lattes, and specialty drinks, in and around Long Beach. Here’s...

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$350,000

$350,000

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Stable Estate Planning Practice - Seller Seeks Best Fit Buyer

Riverside County, CA

With approximately 170 clients throughout California and annual gross revenues averaging $100,000, this practice offers a stable income stream and strong client loyalty. The Seller seeks the best fit...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

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CHICKEN FRANCHISE, HELP RUN, NEWLY BUILT, FULL KIT

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a newly opened, turnkey quick-service restaurant located in a high-traffic area with minimal nearby competition. The business is currently help-run and would...

$229,000

$229,000

Cash Flow: $54,000

Prime Location Restaurant / Bar – Santa Barbara, 47 license

Santa Barbara, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a high-end, full-service restaurant in one of the most prestigious and high-traffic areas of Santa Barbara. This is a confidential sale of an impressive restaurant space...

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$1,340,000

$1,340,000

Vacation Rentals / Property Management

Palm Springs, CA

This is a well-established Vacation Rental & Property Management business located in the greater Palm Springs area, offering a selection of beautiful vacation rentals that cater to every traveler's...

$85,000

$85,000

Distributor of Specialty Jars 100% Online Sales

California

Master Distributor of specialty patented jars/containers. Jars are reusable, and airtight for the preservation and freshness of products. These various size jars can be used for a multitude of...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Well-established Indian bistro for sale in Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County, CA

This well-established Indian bistro offers an exceptional opportunity for an investor or restaurateur. Specializing in authentic Indian cuisine, the restaurant has built a strong reputation with a...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Profitable Dog Daycare & Boarding Business in Riverside County

Riverside County, CA

Are you an animal lover looking for a rewarding and profitable business? This well-established dog daycare and boarding facility in Riverside County is a turnkey opportunity for an owner looking for...

$310,000

$310,000

Cash Flow: $75,072

Chino Hills 1475sf Restaurant | Super busy Ramen For Sale

Chino Hills, CA

Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Chino Hills Location This established 1,475 square foot restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in one of San Bernardino County's most desirable markets....

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$198,000

$198,000

Well-Established Towing Business

Alameda County, CA

Well-Established Towing Business - Prime Bay Area Location 4 flatbeds, 2 forklifts, 1 wheeler, mechanical, body/paint, tow storage This profitable towing operation represents an exceptional...

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$850,000

$850,000

Well-Established Towing Business

Alameda County, CA

Well-Established Towing Business - Prime Alameda County Location This exceptional towing operation presents a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey business with over 25 years of proven...

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$750,000

$750,000

High-Margin Beverage Brand National Retail Presence, $10 MM+ potential

$1,500,000 - San Bernardino County, CA

$1,500,000

San Bernardino County, CA

Zaihua (Daniel) Hu

CURB

Orange County Roofing Contractor, $1.6M sales Price Reduced

Orange County, CA

Price Reduced for Orange County Residential & Commercial Roofing Contractor Established for over 40 years, this well-known roofing contractor is available for acquisition. The company is on track to...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $270,893

Chinese Restaurant for Sale in Busy Tustin Area Affordable Lease

Tustin, CA

Excellent opportunity to own a well-established Chinese restaurant in Tustin, specializing primarily in takeout and delivery. This turnkey operation has a loyal customer base and is ideal for an...

$245,000

$245,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Rodney Holt

Transworld Business Advisors of Tri-Valley

Serving Stanislaus County, CA

When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business Advisor to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld has been a mainstay in the business mediation industry for over 25 years, specializing only in businesses sales. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our professionals consist of sophisticated and experienced experts in business and finance. Many have owned businesses and can relate to the stresses and pains that can go along with the selling process. Our service, dedication and drive is available and ready to be put to use for you.

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Mission Foods Route For Sale San Diego CA $99,000

San Diego, CA

Mission Foods Route For Sale San Diego CA $99,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $102,052

A Massive Bounce Park, Delivering Family Entertainment

Woodbridge Township, CA

Incredible Business Opportunity – JoyJumps Bounce Park Step into ownership of a thriving seasonal (or year-round) business with massive potential for growth. Whether you’re looking to run a profitable...

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$350,000

$350,000

SMOKE ACCESSORIES WHOLESALER, MONTHLY NETS $30k

Los Angeles County, CA

This well-established and profitable wholesale smoke shop accessories business has built a strong market presence and continues to experience consistent growth. In operation since 2007, the company...

$739,000

$739,000

Cash Flow: $360,000

Turnkey Premium Cookie Franchise

Huntington Beach, CA

A premium cookie franchise specializing in freshly baked, gourmet cookies delivered warm to customers. The brand is built on a passion for creating delicious, high-quality cookies using the finest...

$229,000

$229,000

Cash Flow: $91,585

Highly Profitable Stone Fabrication and Installation Business

San Mateo County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: This highly desirable business fabricates and installs all kinds of stones (including natural stone, quartz, porcelain and dekton) for...

$1,398,000

$1,398,000

Cash Flow: $487,924

Thriving flower business

San Bernardino County, CA

well established flower shop san bernardino county est .1990...

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$199,000

$199,000

Was Cell Phone Repair Store

Huntington Beach, CA

792 Sqft in busy shopping center at intersection of two major boulevards in Huntington Beach with plenty of parking. Rent is $1782 and NNN is $ 555 so total is $ 2337 . Besides cell phone repair also...

$4,676

$4,676

US-Based Remote Amazon Agency w/ Recurring Rev & Solid Leadership Team

Poway, CA

Poway, CA

Teppan & Sushi Restaurant With ABC License! Over 40 Years in Business!

Upland, CA

Proudly serving the Upland community for over 40 years! Turnkey operation and fully equipped! Liquor license and equipment included! Incredible opportunity to own a well established and locally loved...

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$299,000

$299,000

Established Hospice Agency for Sale! Fully transferable!

Chatsworth, CA

For sale is a Hospice Agency located in the neighborhood of Chatsworth, Los Angeles County. - It is Health Department licensed (CDPH License). Initially licensed in 2021. - Recently passed it's...

$395,000

$395,000

Appliance Repair Company

Los Gatos, CA

This offering is for a premium appliance repair business operating across five major California metro areas. Specializing in high-end brands, the company boasts a reputation for precision, speed, and...

$1,180,000

$1,180,000

Cash Flow: $393,237

Premier Sub Franchise Bundle – 2 UNITS

Elk Grove, CA

Incredible opportunity to acquire two profitable, fully operational sub franchise locations bundled together - serving a thriving suburban market just outside Sacramento. With over $244K in seller’s...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $244,673

ATM ROUTE - Profitable Passive Income Turnkey Business Opportunity

Riverside County, CA

Own a profitable 18 locations ATM route business in the high-traffic, tourist-heavy Coachella Valley, home to world-renowned events like the Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals! This is a rare...

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$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $25,000

Smog Check Test Only Star Certiified So Orange Cty

Orange County, CA

This well-established Smog Test-Only business has been serving the South Orange County community for 17 years, earning a loyal customer base and consistent repeat business. Currently averaging...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Powder Coating Business for Sale (15' long equipment / 3000 sqft shop)

Buellton, CA

3,000 sqft shop space located in a gated parking lot. All the equipment was purchased brand new in 2020 from Spray Systems Inc. Business has been operating for 4 years, fully permitted. The shop is...

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$160,000

$160,000

Established Hot Water Heating Contractor & Wholesale Distribution

California

This 20-year-old mechanical services company specializes in hot water heating systems, water heater installations, boiler service, and hydronic heating, as well as solar thermal integration. In...

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Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $730,000

San Diego’s #1 Video Game Truck (Bus) and Mobile Party Business

San Diego County, CA

This is a turnkey, high-demand entertainment business that brings the fun directly to backyards, schools, parks, and community events. It is San Diego’s most trusted mobile party company with services...

$228,000

$228,000

Cash Flow: $90,859

CEO Life - An Exclusive Club for Leaders.

$500,000 - San Diego, CA

$500,000

San Diego, CA

Turnkey, Profitable, 25yo Hair Salon in affluent coastal San Diego

San Diego County, CA

This is a rare chance to own a highly reputable, unisex hair and makeup salon in the affluent San Diego coastal city. With over 25 years of service, this salon has been successfully operated as a...

$119,000

$119,000

Turnkey Locksmith Business – Profitable, Established & Sale-Ready

Vallejo, CA

Long-established and highly reputable locksmith business with deep roots in the communities of Solano, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. Renowned for its reliability, rapid response times, and expert...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

Spice, Rub, and Sauce Manufacturer/Wholesaler

Sacramento, CA

From a humble start in the owner's kitchen 7 years ago, this award-winning spice, rub, and sauce company has grown to over $250K in annual sales with solid profits. The owner and his daughter, who is...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $132,930

Plumbing Asset Sale Including ProMaster And Client List

Sacramento County, CA

Plumbing asset sale including a 2020 Ram ProMaster, ProPress with fittings, water heater jack, general tools, updated website, business phone number, and CRM with 500 clients. This business focused on...

$60,000

$60,000

Established Printer in Berkley Ready for New Ownership

Berkeley, CA

Established, owner-operated print shop in Berkeley, CA with strong local reputation and steady, referral-based revenue. The business is easy to run and ideal for a first-time buyer or anyone seeking a...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Glass Installation and Service

San Mateo County, CA

This well-established glass business has been serving residential and commercial customers since 1976. Specializing in window and frame replacements, custom glass, and repairs, it benefits from a...

$235,000

$235,000

Cash Flow: $79,355

Tuxedo sales and rental

Santa Clara County, CA

This is a profitable business with strong market share. This business is profitable and stable, currently little to no paid advertising is being used. The right buyer can grow this business by scaling...

$711,000

$711,000

Cash Flow: $349,181

Marshall Pollock CBB CBI

Transworld Business Advisors

Serving San Diego County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors is considered by many to be the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage, franchising, to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.

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Carpet, Tile and Upholstery Steam Cleaning Business

California

Looking to break free from the 9-to-5 and build something of your own? This is your shot. For sale is a well-equipped, ready-to-roll carpet cleaning business that includes everything you need to hit...

$60,000

$60,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Milk Tea Store

Berkeley, CA

Newly built brand name milk tea store in high traffic location in the city of Berkeley. Established and experienced team of supervisors and baristas are in place ready to serve their high quality and...

$150,000

$150,000

Highly Profitable Construction Contractor $500K+ Cash Flow (Bay Area)

$975,000 - Alameda County, CA

$975,000

Alameda County, CA

Mediterranean Cuisine and Bar

Santa Cruz County, CA

Authentic Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Greek cuisine featuring homemade dishes using fresh, local, sustainable and quality ingredients. A restaurant offering a unique experience, entertainment,...

$349,000

$349,000

Pet Accessory Manufacturing and Wholesaling

San Francisco, CA

This business is a new name in the pet accessories industry, that is poised for growth. Specializing in the design, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution of high-quality dog accessories. With a...

$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $3,035

Cross to La Sierra University, Well Established Teriyaki Restaurant.

La Sierra, CA

High profit Korean and Japanese Style Teriyaki Restaurant near by La Sierra University in Riverside CA. Well known in the Area , Main corrido of La Sierra Area. Owner will retire . Seller will train...

$230,000

$230,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

Liquor Store for Sale

Santa Clara County, CA

Great opportunity to own a large, high gross, established, thriving liquor store, in prime Location with very high traffic. Floor space: 4000s.ft; Gross: $130,000/mo ;Lotto Gr: $40,000/mo; ATM:...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Dive and Expedition Boat Business in Santa Barbara w/ 100 pax COI boat

Santa Barbara, CA

Dive into the Channel Islands, known as North America's Galapagos Islands, with this fully equipped and highly rated dive/expedition company. Includes the VISION, a USCG inspected 84' boat with room...

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$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Liquor Store

Sacramento County, CA

8AM-11PM Mon-Sun (7 days per week) $65,000 per month gross sales Rent is $3,340...

$549,999

$549,999

Fast Food Restaurant

Los Angeles County, CA

Restaurant/Fast Food Asking Price: $250,000 Including Equipment and Fixtures. This is an amazing opportunity to own and operate a long established and well known casual fast food restaurant in the...

$250,000

$250,000

Printing Business for sale in the Eastern High Sierra

Bishop, CA

Work where you play! Estiblished in 1978 / Alex Printing was successful from the beginning. Bishop is a special place Located in the Eastern Sierra mountains of California, highly recreational, with...

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$279,900

$279,900

Payments SaaS Platform Available Now

Los Angeles, CA

The future of small company payments is being built by our client. Small business owners are in dire need of new tools because credit card fees can take up to 3% of every transaction and old payment...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $24,791

Incredible Location For Veterinary Hospital Or Assisted Living Nursing

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Concord, CA

Multiuse Facility. Flexible Zoning (Downtown Mixed Use). All units are owner occupied so you can expand or change the existing businesses. Diverse revenue streams with multiple businesses on site....

$3,300,000

$3,300,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Vietnamese Restaurant in high traffic shopping center

Redlands, CA

Established Vietnamese Restaurant - Prime Redlands Location This thriving Vietnamese Pho restaurant represents an exceptional opportunity in Redlands' bustling dining scene. Operating successfully...

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$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

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.