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...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Premier Sub Franchise Bundle – 2 UNITS
$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...
3
$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
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...
6
$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...
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
Cash Flow: $90,859
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
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
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
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
FranchiseBuona Restaurants
Available in California
Since 1981, Buona Restaurants has been a Chicago Icon with 26 company-owned locations in the Greater Chicagoland Area. Our menu is anchored by our award-winning Italian Roast Beef Sandwich and other diverse menu offerings like Chicago-style hotdogs, burgers, all-natural chicken, hand-tossed salads, pasta, and a full off-premises catering menu. In 2018, Buona Restaurants partnered with another iconic Chicago brand: The Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop, and now offers the chance to franchise the duo. Be the first to take a legendary Chicago brand to your market!
$300,000
See More FranchisesEstablished 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
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
Cash Flow: $79,355
Profitable Hands-Free Vending Biz: $1500-$3000pm NET Passive Income
$30,000
San Bernardino County, CA
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
Cash Flow: $349,181
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
Cash Flow: $60,000
John Hawke
SpringBoard Pool Route Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Pool Service Industry Experts Specializing in Pool Route Sales. Buy through SpringBoard PRB We specialize in selling pool service accounts and we are excellent at what we do. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker firm and are more than qualified to answer any questions and assist you with the purchase of a pool service route. We offer unlimited consulting support after the sale. We give you the Pool Business in a Box – FREE. Sell Through SpringBoard PRB We help you evaluate the accounts you are selling to get you what they are worth. Our proven internet and print media marketing campaign will give you a fast and easy sale of your pool route accounts. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker and have held a C61 Pool & Spa Contractors license. We are more than qualified to answer any questions you have about the sale of your route. We pre-qualify all potential buyers. We contact and qualify every potential buyer. We verify that the buyer has the funds and the desire to purchase. We only work with Cash Buyers. We never ask you for any upfront fees. We earn our commission by only getting paid after your pool route sale closes. We handle the escrow process to ensure a smooth transaction. We provide the appropriate paperwork to complete the sales transaction. Confidentiality is our priority. Your name and contact information are not known until you disclose it to the qualified buyer. We are a neutral third party that will help with any disputes between the buyer and seller.
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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
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
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
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
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
FranchiseBlueFrog Plumbing & Drain
Available in California
Invest in Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain: Your Gateway to Profitable and Resilient Business Ownership.
$100,000
See More FranchisesDive 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
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
Profitable Hands-Free Vending Biz: $1500-$3000pm NET Passive Income
$30,000
San Diego County, CA
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
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...
6
$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
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
Cash Flow: $175,000
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
Cash Flow: $250,000
Indoor Adventure Park Soft Play, Trampolines, Zip Line, Ninja Course
Altadena, CA
INDOOR ADVENTURE PARK - ALTADENA, CA Established family entertainment center equipment package available for immediate acquisition in Altadena, Los Angeles County. This comprehensive business sale...
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$250,000
EBITDA: $185,000
Established 20+ Year Fencing, Railing & General Contracting Business
Garden Grove, CA
With over two decades of experience, this well-established company specializes in custom-designed wrought iron fencing, railings, gates, and general contracting services throughout the Los Angeles...
$419,000
Cash Flow: $129,952
FranchiseThe Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop
Available in California
Come join a Chicago Icon with over 96 years of business experience. The Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop is a great model for franchisees with low initial investment, attractive prime costs, low overhead, and potential for above-average profit margins.
$150,000
See More FranchisesProfitable Japanese Sushi Restaurant – Unique Ghost Kitchen Model!
Alameda, CA
Turnkey Japanese restaurant operating from a licensed cloud kitchen in the East Bay. With a unique, house-developed menu and strong delivery sales, this business is built for growth and expansion. No...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $120,937
Ice Cream Sandwich Shop - East Bay
California
This renowned ice cream shop, a Bay Area favorite for 15 years, is ready for new ownership. Featuring a turnkey operation with an established brand and prime location, this flagship store is part of a...
$299,999
Cash Flow: $50,000
Big Bear Auto Repair
$350,000
Big Bear Lake, CA
Towing and Repair Company
San Mateo County, CA
This extremely well-established towing and repair company offers a unique advantage with an automated customer acquisition system with exclusive AAA contract, ensuring a steady flow of business...
$720,000
Cash Flow: $233,000
Wine bar is San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Nice wine bar location in a busy area of San Francisco....
$60,000
FranchiseBrain Balance Achievement Centers
Available in California
A sustainable franchise that addresses a growing need and changes people’s lives
$125,000
See More FranchisesChiropractic Practice 45 patients a day
Madera County, CA
Chiropractor retiring . Merge his patients to yours or take over his 1800 Sqft office with rent only $2250 . He sees about 45 patients a day , mostly for adjustments . Small town lifestyle . Great...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
Profitable Teriyaki Shop (Established Franchise) SBA Financing
San Diego, CA
Japanese restaurant, easy to run, profitable and easy to access by residential customers or workers on their break. Franchise support is excellent, online presence is strong, top choices (1st page) on...
6
$279,000
Cash Flow: $84,000
Well Established Commercial Property Maintenance/Landscaping Company
Palmdale, CA
Well Established Commercial Property Maintenance/Landscaping Company This 27-year-old commercial landscaping and property maintenance company represents an exceptional opportunity in Palmdale, CA....
$1,800,000
Physical Therapy Biz with Great Profit Margin and Room for Growth
San Jose, CA
This Physical Therapy Practice is located in San Jose, CA. It's a sole practitioner operation with great employees, insurance contracts, consistent growth, and a highly desirable profit margin. The...
$290,000
Cash Flow: $204,910
Premier Central Valley Residential Custom Cabinetry Company
Stanislaus County, CA
Looking to own a well-established, highly regarded, custom cabinetry business in the heart of the Central Valley? This company is widely known by homeowners and builders for building the best and most...
$1,150,000
Jema Edwards
Jem Advisory Solutions
Serving San Diego County, CA
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Restaurant for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Incredible Opportunity to Own a Popular and Rapidly Growing Franchise! This thriving wing restaurant, located in the heart of Long Beach, offers an unparalleled opportunity to step into a successful...
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$100,000
Established Auto Detail Shop & Office Space/Apartment
Walnut Creek, CA
Price negotiable for the right buyer. Happy to share financial info upon request! If you’re looking to step into a successful business with a strong foundation, loyal clientele, and built-in systems...
4
$175,000
Mexican Restaurants with Real Estate - Two Units - High Gross High Net
$10,000,000
Orange County, CA
Optical Lab 39-Year Established
Orange County, CA
Wheeler Optical Lab is a well-established optical business with both wholesale and retail operations, serving the vision care industry through multiple revenue channels. Wholesale Division: The...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $102,000
For Sale: Two Profitable STAR-Certified Smog Check Stations – Turnkey.
Costa Mesa, CA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Two Profitable STAR-Certified Smog Check Stations - Turnkey Operations Established in 2010, this dual-location automotive service business offers an exceptional passive income...
5
$495,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
FranchiseAMH Enterprises
Available Nationwide
Own a business Reselling Items to the Federal, State, Local Governments and Military!
$50,000
See More FranchisesGrowing Mobile Pet Services Franchise - San Diego Co, CA
San Diego County, CA
Looking for an exciting opportunity in the booming pet care industry? Woofie’s is a rapidly growing pet services franchise with approximately 50 new franchisees added in just the last two years. This...
3
$48,000
One-Stop Shop Business Opportunity
Acton, CA
Great Business Opportunity! One-Stop Shop offering so much more than printing . . . Color and Black & White Copy Service; Shipping Services from FedEx to Post Office Boxes; Office Supplies from Pens...
6
$375,000
Tastea Alhambra- Price Adjustment
Alhambra, CA
? Turnkey Restaurant in Prime Alhambra Location – $375,000 349 E Main St #104, Alhambra, CA 91801 1,260 sq ft | Fully Equipped | $4,732/mo Rent | Unlimited Parking Looking for a rock-solid restaurant...
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$325,000
Fine Dining Restaurant With Type 47 Liquor License - SC2225
California
Northern California Fine Dining Restaurant With Type 47 Liquor License - Absentee Owner! - SC2225 Financial Information Asking Price: $750,000 Cash Flow: $270,000 Gross Revenue: $1,100,000 Down...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $270,000
Type 48 Full Liquor Bar with Property Yolo County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Yolo County, CA
Here’s an opportunity to own a great Neighborhood Bar with Property and a Type 48 Full Liquor License! This place has an appealing neighborhood bar feel with a comfortable interior and plenty of...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
Southern California CPA Practice
Orange County, CA
Gross Revenue: $1,900,000 (May 2024 – April 2025) Asking Price: $2,375,000 Established in 2004, this CPA-led firm offers tax preparation, business consulting, and bookkeeping services. The firm...
$2,375,000
Cash Flow: $673,200
Franchise Ice Cream in Affluent South OC *UNDER CONTRACT
Orange County, CA
Turn key opportunity to own an ice cream franchise in a busy shopping center in affluent south Orange County. Located in between a movie theater, restaurants, and next to a fountain and park, there is...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $38,000
Haagen-Dazs Semi Absentee (Sacramento)
Sacramento County, CA
Turnkey opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable Häagen-Dazs franchise located in a high-traffic area with strong year-round foot traffic. This premium ice cream store has been serving...
$399,900
Cash Flow: $147,742
Since 1995, Established and Profitable Business Opportunity
Plumas County, CA
Incredible opportunity to live a "less stress lifestyle" in the beautiful California Sierra Mountains and own a well established business that has been a part of the Graeagle community for over 30...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
FranchiseMobiledumps
Available Nationwide
Low Stress, Home Based. MobileDumps is the dumpster rental alternative suited to fit the needs of both residential and commercial customers. Now at 31 locations nationwide.
$60,000
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.
