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...
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established 20+ Year Fencing, Railing & General Contracting Business
$419,000
Cash Flow: $129,952
Profitable 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
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
Chiropractic 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...
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$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
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 FranchisesRestaurant 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...
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$175,000
Highly Profitable Construction Contractor $500K+ Cash Flow (Bay Area)
$975,000
Alameda 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...
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$495,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers.
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Growing 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...
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$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...
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$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
FranchiseCharleys Philly Steaks & Wings
Available in California
With an AUV of $958,680* for strip center locations, and a Highly differentiated product, Charley’s is stronger than ever before! Over 50% of our franchises have developed multi-units! 780 locations and we’re not slowing down anytime soon!
$200,000
See More FranchisesSouthern 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
North San Diego County: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$750,000
San Diego, CA
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
Liquor Store – Low Rent – West Los Angeles Area
Los Angeles County, CA
Great opportunity to own a well-established, low rent, Liquor Store. Average Monthly Gross Revenues: $50,000.00+- Gross Revenues DO NOT include Lotto Sales Price: $295,000.00 + Estimated Inventory of...
$295,000
Wellness Center
San Bernardino County, CA
A Wellness Center is a holistic health sanctuary dedicated to promoting natural healing and overall well-being through trusted naturopathic practices. Nestled in a serene and tranquil setting, the...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
Established Jewelry Business – 30+ Years, Loyal Clientele, High Profit
Lakewood, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey jewelry design and repair business with over three decades of success in a high-traffic Southern California retail center. The...
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$150,000
Lake Air HVAC Business with Prime Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
Overview: A unique opportunity to purchase an established, well-known HVAC Business with a stellar reputation along with the existing turn-key Real Estate located in one of Palm Springs' most sought...
$3,600,000
Cash Flow: $162,770
Northern California High-End Home Services Business - Discreet Sale
California
Are you looking for a profitable, low-overhead business with substantial recurring revenue and a loyal customer base? A well-established home services business in a high-demand market is now quietly...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $250,000
FranchiseThe Tox
Available in California
The Tox offers lymphatic and digestive body sculpting, revolutionizing wellness by replacing the typical feel-good massage.
$200,000
See More FranchisesBranded Hotel for Sale In Anderson Near Redding, CA for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Anderson, CA
This Best Western Hotel , built in 1978, has 39 units and a Manger Suite in a two story, Exterior corridor building. All spacious guest rooms include microwaves, cable television, refrigerators,...
$5,000,000
Cash Flow: $850,000
Turn-Key Restaurant Opportunity in Excellent Location
Monterey County, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly regarded restaurant located in a prime location on the Monterey Peninsula. This full-service restaurant has built a loyal customer base and...
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$1,495,000
Absentee Turnkey Seafood Boil Restaurant for Sale in Long Beach
$180,000
Long Beach, CA
Fully Absentee FatBurger Franchise or Bring Your Own Concept
Riverside County, CA
ASSET SALE!! - ABSENTEE Established FATBURGER and Buffalo Express Franchise or Bring your OWN Concept This business currently BREAKS EVEN as a fully absentee concept. It is listed for less than the...
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$199,999
Cash Flow: $1,000
High-End Restaurant in Chino Hills
Chino Hills, CA
Rare opportunity to own high end chinese restaurants! Rare opportunity to own high end Chinese restaurant businesses at Chino Hills . We are offering the opportunity for a new owner to take the reins...
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$550,000
FranchiseBig Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Available in California
Tired of the corporate grind? Consider becoming part of a booming custom t-shirt and apparel industry that’s expected to more than double by 2030, with Big Frog Franchise. Own a lucrative, fulfilling, and FUN retail business with multiple revenue streams, minimal staffing needs, a 62.5% average gross profit margin, and low investment and inventory costs.
$250,000
See More FranchisesWellness Center (CRYO/IV/Red Light) Franchise LA and OC Territories
California
Step into the booming multi-billion dollar wellness industry with exclusive development rights to Arctic Elevation - a premium cryotherapy and holistic health franchise offering state-of-the-art...
$70,000
Prime Location – Turnkey Bubble Tea & Dessert Cafe on Busy Main Street
La Verne, CA
Business Overview Step into a profitable and fully equipped bubble tea and dessert café with a full commercial kitchen, located in the heart of La Verne's student hub. This vibrant, turn-key...
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$129,000
Palm Springs Fine Men's Salon
Palm Springs, CA
Excellent location at Kaptur Plaza on Tahquitz Canyon Way, next to the Renaissance Hotel, Palm Springs Fine Men’s Salon will be your haven for all men’s hair, skin care and grooming services. From ear...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $112,040
Established Sign & Graphics Business for Sale
Orange County, CA
Established Sign & Graphics Business for Sale - Turnkey Sign Shop in High-Growth Orange County Market Turn-key opportunity to own a successful sign-making franchise in the heart of South Orange...
$55,000
Mail station since 1980 in Saratoga for sale!
San Jose, CA
Well established mail station that has been in Saratoga since the early 1980s. Equipped with 388 PO boxes with multiple sizes as passive income for sale! Grandfathered with the option to ship with...
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$149,000
Rachael Yun
California Bridge Realty
Serving Orange County, CA
As a Real Estate Professional team, CalBridge team recognizes and values trust in their client's place as a Buyer , Seller and investor. CalBridge strive to do their very best every day to exceed their client's expectations. CalBridge team's sales consistently go up in the plethora of multifaceted real estate translations including Commercial, New Construction Sales, Residential re-sale, Real Estate Investment, Property Management, and The First Time Home Buyer. Additionally, CalBridge property management department will give their best service in the area which includes finding and qualifying tenants in a short period of time and managing smoothly without any problems.
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Turnkey Gongcha Boba tea shop/resstaurant opportunity !
Chino Hills, CA
Great opportunity to own a profitable and established Gong Cha Boba Tea Shop Franchise ! Easy to run business world known Franchise Boba shop, located at a High traffic area. the shop is located at...
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$200,000
Profitable, Turnkey, Well Established Childcare Center with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Martinez, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established Turnkey Business opportunity with Real Estate. Fully equipped and operational child care center, ready to continue delivering exceptional child...
$2,399,999
Cash Flow: $285,000
Turnkey Airbnb Portfolio – 3 Adjacent Homes / 15 Rooms – High Cashflow
$260,000
Los Angeles, CA
Barbershop located in Hemet
Hemet, CA
Established Barbershop Business for Sale – Prime Growth Opportunity! Looking to expand your barbershop’s market presence? Here’s an incredible opportunity to acquire a well-established barbershop in a...
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$40,000
Mobile Golf Simulator Event Rentals
Lake Forest, CA
Overview: The golf simulator rental industry is experiencing a significant surge in demand, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. This business model offers a unique...
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$35,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
FranchiseGarage Living
Available in California
Garage Living has established itself as the premier full service, turn-key garage improvement company. We are currently building a franchise network and are looking for a select group of individuals who are passionate about design, construction and customer service. Our system offers our franchisees an opportunity to be their own boss while providing the support to build a successful business.
$200,000
See More FranchisesCafe i Bayview District of SF
San Francisco, CA
Small Cafe with limited cooking. Has Beer and Wine. Must See!...
$39,500
Restaurant, Loc Loc Loc
San Jose, CA
Beautiful well established Restaurant location in Silicon Valley - San Jose corridor. High end. Great lease, beautiful decor, fantastic location !! Must See!!...
$1,200,000
Thriving dog grooming business in La Canada Flintridge, CA for sale.
La Canada Flintridge, CA
Established pet grooming salon in affluent La Canada Flintridge offers exceptional opportunity for owner-operator. Operating since 2019 in a location that has served as a grooming facility for over 45...
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$230,000
Cash Flow: $108,000
Customs Import/Export Brokerage - El Monte, CA
El Monte, CA
This import/export business located in El Monte, California, was established in 1995. Runs with a staff of four, including the owner - with office space, but can be run anywhere in the US. This is a...
$1,139,000
Mission's Tortilla Route, North Riverside, CA
Riverside, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the North Riverside, California region for $90,000! Currently generating $637,726 in yearly sales and nets $68,940. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $68,940
25 Years in business Tailoring, Alterations, Clothing Repair Business
Kern County, CA
Well established, Repeat customers, and new customers constantly coming. Not many competitions around. Clothing repair Alterations/Retail T-shirt business for sale. In business over 25 years, serving...
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$100,000
Cash Flow: $168,000
5 Days Deli in Affluent Coastal Community
Santa Barbara County, CA
Don't miss this rare chance to acquire a well-established deli offering a unique blend of grab-and-go convenience and casual dine-in comfort. Featuring a customer-favorite menu of sandwiches, sushi,...
$186,000
Cash Flow: $124,000
Northern California Kitchen Exhaust and Commercial Restaurant Hood Cle
California
Northern California Kitchen Exhaust and Commercial Restaurant Hood Cleaning Company - Absentee Owned! - SC2223 Financial Information Asking Price: $399,000 Cash Flow: $90,000 Gross Revenue: $375,000...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
FedEx ISP Owner Operator Multi Local Routes in OC
Orange County, CA
This is a turnkey opportunity to acquire a well-established FedEx Independent Service Provider (ISP) operation based out of the Anaheim Hub in Southern California. The business currently operates four...
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$450,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
FranchiseGoosehead Insurance
Available Nationwide
Disrupt insurance with our unique business model that leverages industry-leading technology and a client-first approach to access untapped market potential.
$25,000
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.
