Santa Clara County, CA
This salon & spa is a premier destination for beauty, relaxation, and rejuvenation. They offer a full range of services, including hair styling, coloring, skincare treatments, massages, facial &...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Santa Clara County, CA
This salon & spa is a premier destination for beauty, relaxation, and rejuvenation. They offer a full range of services, including hair styling, coloring, skincare treatments, massages, facial &...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Santa Clara County, CA
A full-service auto repair shop dedicated to providing high-quality automotive maintenance and repair services. They specialize in diagnostics, engine repairs, brake services, oil changes, tire...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $240,623
California
Top 10 Crypto News Media Brand | Global Syndication | 25M+ Monthly Impressions A high-authority, crypto-native news platform and newswire service ranked among the top 10 globally, with extensive...
$16,000,000
Cash Flow: $6,500,000
El Cerrito, CA
Founded 8 years ago, the company has quickly established itself as a premier construction and remodeling firm in the North Bay and South Bay. With a dedicated and experienced crew, they deliver high...
$1,675,000
Cash Flow: $607,421
San Francisco County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational and established flexible workspace franchise in a desirable suburban market. The business offers a comprehensive suite of services, including...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $142,000
Folsom, CA
Established coworking business in fast-growing Folsom, CA offering fully furnished workspaces, meeting rooms, and business services. This professionally managed business provides an excellent...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $5,047
Huntington Beach, CA
company is well established wholesale food distribution company based in Orange county ,California at 2020. Our company has grown to become a leading supplier of high quality food products more than...
$1,950,000
Riverside, CA
Established HVAC Business - 13+ Years of Proven Success This profitable HVAC business represents an exceptional turnkey opportunity in Riverside, CA's high-demand market. Operating successfully since...
$479,021
Cash Flow: $217,737
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Yokuts Valley, CA
PRICE REDUCED: Turnkey Boutique Winery & Fortress-Like Safe Haven Estate in Central California Wine Country $835,000 | Sierra Peaks Winery | Squaw Valley-Miramonte AVA | Fresno County, CA Nestled at...
$835,000
San Bernardino, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT &...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Available in California
Join one of the fastest-growing and most simple-to-run home-service brands. No build-out, no inventory, and no employees are required at Footprints Floors. All marketing and customer acquisition is completed for you by the corporate team!
$75,000
Victorville, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! Here’s everything you need to know about VENDTOYZ: WHAT YOU'RE GETTING $4,500+ monthly cashflow Prime locations with high foot traffic...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Ventura, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! Here’s everything you need to know about VENDTOYZ: WHAT YOU'RE GETTING $4,500+ monthly cashflow Prime locations with high foot traffic...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
$5,054,000
Carmel, CA
Newark, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! Here’s everything you need to know about VENDTOYZ: WHAT YOU'RE GETTING $4,500+ monthly cashflow Prime locations with high foot traffic...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Carson, CA
This Seafood Boil is a thriving restaurant established in 2019, generating $1.8 million in annual revenue with $200,000 in seller's discretionary earnings. Located in Carson, CA, this turnkey...
$850,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Raymond P. Dowd
PNW Business Brokers, LLC
Serving Riverside County, CA
PNW Business Brokers, LLC is a partnership of experienced individuals with uniquely different backgrounds sharing their collective knowledge for the benefit of their clients. PNW is the only partner owned business brokerage in the Western US specializing in business exit sales exclusively in Oregon. Each partner / associate partner brings multiple decades of business experience, and everyone shares their extensive personal networks for the benefit of every client. Every partner is engaged with every client from business development, pre-sale planning, business valuation, marketing strategy development, buyer engagement, SBA lender, lawyer and CPA referrals, and transaction management through escrow closing. A Twenty-Six 5 star Google rating, 30 Sold businesses in Oregon with brokers in Eugene, Bend and Lake Oswego allows us to engage with, then market businesses from Portland to Grants Pass and from Florence to Bend. For greater wingspan, PNW also owns The Osprey M&A network which is exclusively focused on expanding exposure for business owners in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada and British Columbia. The participants are all top of their game professionals with extensive backgrounds each with their own state territory, each contributing equally to marketing and each capable of bringing buyers to any network listing.
Orange County, CA
LOCATION- LOCATION- LOCATION In close proximity to Angels Stadium, Disney, Convention Center, & Hotels, Colleges & Universities. This business is an absolute gem. Low overhead due to its 2500 Sq ft...
$1,599,999
Cash Flow: $910,000
Big Bear Lake, CA
Step into ownership of Stella Luna, a well-established restaurant in the heart of Big Bear Lake. Known for its scratch-made, organic menu and fun, welcoming atmosphere, Stella Luna has built a loyal...
$269,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Los Angeles, CA
Aesthetic Practice with 20+ Years of Brand Power in Prime Beverly Hills Location Acquire a highly profitable and well-established aesthetic practice in one of the most sought-after markets in the U.S....
$395,000
Cash Flow: $101,250
Walnut Creek, CA
Complete hair and facial salon for sale!...
$25,000
Rancho Mirage, CA
Established Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinic in Rancho Mirage, CA This boutique physical therapy practice, established in 2017, serves an ultra-high net worth clientele in the prestigious...
$105,000
Cash Flow: $87,000
Available in California
Stop Building Someone Else’s Dream. Build Your Own. Follow Your Path to Wealth & Freedom with a TemperaturePro Franchise providing Heating, Air Conditioning and Indoor Air Quality Services to your market.
$97,500
Ontario, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! Here’s everything you need to know about VENDTOYZ: WHAT YOU'RE GETTING $4,500+ monthly cashflow Prime locations with high foot traffic...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Victorville, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT &...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
$55,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Ventura, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT &...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Newark, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT &...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Glendale, CA
Unlock the door to your entrepreneurial dreams with this stunning skincare spa, a haven for facial treatments and rejuvenation! Specializing in advanced services such as Hydrafacials, Custom facial...
$100,000
Covina, CA
Business Overview: This well-established auto service and repair business boasts a loyal customer base of over 5,000 repeat clients and generates annual revenues exceeding $1 million. Founded in 1990,...
$750,000
Bloomington, CA
Well-established FedEx Linehaul operation based out of Rialto, CA. The business primarily operates unassigned runs, offering flexibility and strong earning potential. With FedEx’s continued growth and...
$1,095,000
Cash Flow: $291,038
San Diego County, CA
Exciting Business Opportunity: Profitable Sandblasting & Powder Coating Shop in San Diego County! This is your chance to own a well-established, profitable sandblasting and powder coating business...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $88,955
Monterey, CA
Proven Earnings: • Family-run owners currently take home up to $200,000/year • Staff tips average $60,000/year – that’s on top of already strong margins! True Turnkey Operation: • Fully equipped...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Available Nationwide
Are you passionate about owning your own business? Are you interested in giving people the choice to eat healthy? If the answer is yes, then you have found the right partner to build you a successful healthy vending business. At Healthier4U Vending we share your passion and want you to join us to give the choice to eat healthy to everyone. Come see how together we can change your life.
$53,000
El Cajon, CA
This established Hardcore Fitness gym is a turnkey opportunity for an entrepreneur or investor looking to step into a profitable and growing business. With a loyal membership base, strong community...
$525,000
EBITDA: $187,000
San Francisco, CA
This is a high-margin and profitable proptech SaaS tool. It uses cutting-edge AI to virtually stage or de-stage property photos by adding or removing furniture, delivering visually optimized listings...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $95,321
$400,000
Fullerton, CA
Los Angeles, CA
PROFITABLE WATER AND HERBS STORE - 25 YEARS ESTABLISHED This well-established health food and nutrition business has been serving the Hollywood, California community since 1998. Located in a prime 800...
$135,000
Cash Flow: $68,000
San Luis Obispo, CA
NOW REDUCED TO $299,999 FIRM!!! Originally Listed for $650,000, Spent Over $650,000 to Build. A rare opportunity to own a restaurant in the world famous Bubble Gum Alley in San Luis Obispo. Currently...
$299,995
Cash Flow: $72,000
Available Nationwide
Empower organizations as their trusted advisor on AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
$100,000
Modesto, CA
Location: Modesto, CA 95356 Size: 1,600 sq. ft. | Seating Capacity: 32 Monthly Rent: $4442 (below market average) Lease: 5 years remaining Price: $250,000 Highlights: * Located in a busy shopping...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
West Covina, CA
Shining Star Enterprises presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established RF/Microwave coaxial connector business with over 25 years of proven success. Founded in 1998 and based in...
$2,000,000
Cash Flow: $271,535
Redwood City, CA
Complete Plumbing & Rooter company. We have numerous large clients/property management companies, contractors that use us exclusively. We also patch up the walls and paint. We do trenchless sewer line...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Downey, CA
This might be the only opportunity for someone to be part of our franchise. We’re the #1 claw machine arcade business nation wide with an extremely large rewards and group following. Many special...
$400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Petaluma, CA
In 1996 Quality Printing Services was opened. Locally owned retail and B2B printing company that over the past 30 years provided clients with value, quality and on-time service. The company focused on...
$1,800,000
Eon Lew
District Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Temecula, CA
This is your chance to step into ownership of an established insurance agency with solid foundations, a loyal client base, and strong recurring revenue from steady renewals. With room for growth and...
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
This is a turnkey opportunity to acquire an established, fully built-out Zoom Room® dog training facility in a prime Woodland Hills location. The space is modern, well-maintained, and positioned in a...
$275,000
$975,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
76 Gas Station with Circle K, Car Wash & Rental Income – Turnkey 2023 Facility This modern, newly built 2023 76 Gas Station features 6 dispensers, 12 fueling positions, and 4 underground tanks,...
$14,999,999
San Francisco, CA
Low over head , high profit mold and air quality assessment business. Easiest money I ever made . I love this high demand Turn key business.Great income with low overhead. Pays for itself in one year...
$35,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Available Nationwide
Helping Students Find Their Future. Class 101 takes the confusion and intimidation out of the college application process.
$50,000
Santa Monica, CA
This restaurant stands out for its proven success, loyal customer base, and prime location. With strong 2024 gross sales of $2.49M, it offers a turnkey opportunity for a buyer looking to step into a...
$299,000
Alamo, CA
Opportunity awaits to own this elegant luxury medspa with the latest laser technology. Walk into the beautiful open floor plan at one of best locations in the Bay Area. Establish in September 2023...
$120,000
Glendale, CA
TeslaRented.com is a 5-year-old, fully automated Tesla rental and rent-to-own (RTO) business with a proven track record, strong brand recognition, and a loyal customer base. Specializing exclusively...
$259,000
EBITDA: $46,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Own a full-scale coffee business empire ready to operate across mobile, wholesale, and event channels — all in one sale. Mystical Coffee Co. launched in September 2024 and has already generated ~$100K...
$75,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a top-performing business brokerage and M&A franchise firm in the heart of Los Angeles, one of the most active business transaction markets in the United States....
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $239,169
San Francisco, CA
Prime Pacific Heights Location | Owner Retiring After 31 Successful Years Incredible opportunity to acquire a well-established liquor store in one of San Francisco's most desirable neighborhoods....
$450,000
Cash Flow: $176,000
Santa Barbara, CA
Founded in 2019, this female-owned marketing agency has rapidly gained a strong foothold in the housing and construction niche, building a portfolio of 100+ clients. With 83% of clients on recurring...
$750,000
Costa Mesa, CA
BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT & TRAINING: Provided for a smooth transition ABOUT THE BUSINESS Want a...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Palm Desert, CA
BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT & TRAINING: Provided for a smooth transition ABOUT THE BUSINESS Want a...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Available in California
PickUp USA Fitness clubs are full-service, basketball-focused gyms, offering pickup basketball games with referees, basketball training, cardio/weight rooms & much more!
$50,000
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.