Sacramento, CA
Franchisee is absentee, creating an excellent turnaround opportunity for an owner-operator! Motivated Sellers! Gross Sales: $380,000 - $460,000 Rent: $6895 all-in; 1400 SF; Lease Exp 2032 Employees:...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Profitable Sandwich Shop- Easy Operation
$250,000
Craft Beer & Cocktails with Great Cuisine!
Truckee, CA
Old Town Tap was established by its current owners in 2016, in the central business district with high traffic and visibility. Characterized as a contemporary pizzeria, offering both classic and...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $425,000
Reputable and Profitable Food Catering Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Established in 2018, this LA based catering company provides contemporary Brazilian fusion food crafted with fresh and healthy ingredients, perfect for personal and corporate gatherings. Owner and...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $47,435
Highly Rated Mobile Swim School w Over 20 Yrs in LA
Los Angeles County, CA
The business was founded in 2006 in Los Angeles, CA, by an owner and lead instructor with over 25 years of experience - filling a gap in the market for personalized lessons in the comfort and privacy...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $74,014
Luxury Consignment
Rancho Mirage, CA
In beautiful Rancho Mirage, Ca “Luxury Consignment” awaits fashion enthusiasts with a treasure trove of beautiful designer, vintage, and casual clothing and accessories. This boutique offers an...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $36,874
Salesforce Consulting Service Company for Sale
San Jose, CA
The Company is a highly reputable and verified Salesforce consulting firm, recognized as a Salesforce Summit Partner for three consecutive years, which is the highest Salesforce accreditation. With...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $672,048
Liquor, Grocery & Commercial Kitchen- 4,300 Sq Ft, 120 & 99 Corridor
San Joaquin County, CA
MS Real Estate is excited to present a profitable liquor and grocery store with a fully equipped commercial kitchen up for sale in one of the affluent neighborhoods of San Joaquin County, California....
$529,900
HVAC Reliable & Professional Company
Riverside County, CA
Family owned and operated HVAC company in Riverside County. Owner has built and maintained a strong profitable HVAC company with low overhead and a dominating presence with both commercial and...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $150,239
Junk Removal Business with Multi-County Territory
Monterey, CA
Here’s your chance to own an established junk removal business with a strong brand presence and 13+ years of operating history. This franchise serves three prime counties and benefits from a central...
$296,000
Print, Promotional & Marketing Business for Sale- San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
This is an established B2B service provider located in San Fernando Valley. Opened in 2014, the location has built an excellent reputation for quality and service. This business has multiple revenue...
$135,000
FranchiseNoble Locksmith
Available Nationwide
Noble Locksmith is a full-service business specializing in car key replacement in addition to offering residential and commercial locksmith services.
$105,000
See More FranchisesProfitable Cannabis Delivery Business For Sale Call For Offers
Oakland, CA
High Grossing Profitable Cannabis Delivery Business For Sale Call For Offers June 30th (Oakland, California) #1687 Located in the heart of Oakland, California, this fully operational cannabis delivery...
$420,420
Mission's Tortilla Route, Central Riverside, CA
Riverside, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Central Riverside, California region for $215,000! Currently generating $772,366 in yearly sales and nets $104,921. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$215,000
Cash Flow: $104,921
Inherit a Primely Located Nail Salon in the Mission District (As-is)
$60,000
San Francisco, CA
Be Your Own Boss - Wholesale Bread Delivery Route
Monterey County, CA
This well-established bread route business has been thriving for over 12 years, serving 15 dedicated accounts. Operating six days a week for approximately six hours per day, the route covers areas...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Turnkey Restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles with TWO Locations
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a great opportunity to acquire two profitable, turn-key restaurants in two ideal locations. Quick and casual diner-cafes that offer guests breakfast, lunch, and dinner from open to close in a...
2
$680,000
Cash Flow: $1,672,303
Aaron Pfeffer
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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Turnkey Jewelry & Watch Repairs – Plaza West Covina
West Covina, CA
Business Overview: Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs – West Covina Plaza Established Since 1989 – Profitable & Fully Equipped – Major Growth Opportunity This long-standing Fast Fix Jewelry & Watch...
5
$225,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
Popular Standalone Mexican Restaurant with RE
Kern County, CA
This well-established (NON-FRANCHISE) Mexican restaurant in Kern County, CA presents a prime opportunity for a buyer looking to acquire a profitable, turnkey operation. With over 28 years in business,...
$1,125,000
Cash Flow: $336,949
Area's Only Scuba Shop & Training Center w/ Property
Modesto, CA
****Retirement Sale**** Aquatic Dreams in Modesto is a local scuba diving shop and training center. Indoor climate controlled and heated pool for year-round use. Approximately $450K in inventory...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $108,000
Full-Service Car Wash + Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Moreno Valley, CA
• Full-Service Car Wash – Major Street • NEWLY REMODELED INSIDE - OUT - READY TO OPEN • NEW Conveyor, NEW Vacuum, NEW 45Hp Blow Dryer • NEW Paint, Updated signs, Chem-Board • Turnkey Operation – Ready...
$3,700,000
Operational Prime Cannabis Retail Dispensary Business For Sale
Port Hueneme, CA
Fully Operational Prime Cannabis Retail Dispensary Business For Sale (Port Hueneme, California) #1721 This fully operational cannabis dispensary offers 1,900 sq ft of prime space for just...
3
$325,000
FranchiseCity Lifestyle
Available Nationwide
Imagine this: running your own business, making an impact in your community, and still having time for what matters most—City Lifestyle offers a proven system to do just that.
$30,000
See More FranchisesFire Sale! Cannabis Dispensary Retail Business For Sale
Costa Mesa, CA
$1M Build out, FULLY TURN KEY READY TODAY! Includes 100K in inventory! Fire Sale! Cannabis Dispensary Retail Business For Sale (Costa Mesa, California) #1715 Take advantage of a rare opportunity to...
$950,000
Car Wash + Property High Performing Sales over $1.8 million
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
• HIGH PERFORMING FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH • Sales revenues are over $1.8 million in 2024 • Prime location for an Express Car Wash Conversion • Semi-Absentee owned and operated. • Major Street with daily...
$7,500,000
Profitable Promotional Products Business | Complete Production Center
$149,000
Riverside County, CA
Profitable Junk Removal Franchise in High-Demand Territory
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, SBA-approved junk removal franchise. Established in 2016, this resale business boasts a proven track record of success and operates under absentee...
$388,000
30+ Years Environmental Inspection and Consultation Business
California
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected environmental inspection and consulting business that has been serving Southern California for over 30 years. The company specializes in...
$385,000
Cash Flow: $101,584
Mission's Tortilla Route, Moreno Valley, CA
Moreno Valley, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Moreno Valley, California region for $216,000! Currently generating $554,732 in yearly sales and nets an estimated $62,484. Distributorship and territory are...
$216,000
Cash Flow: $62,484
Profitable Tortilla Manufacturing Factory + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Benito County, CA
Are you looking to invest in a highly profitable, long-standing business in the food manufacturing industry? This well-established tortilla manufacturing factory, in operation for over 20 years in the...
2
$4,180,000
Established Jewelry Store for Sale in Prime Location
Orange County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a turn-key jewelry store located in a highly sought-after, affluent area of Orange County, CA. This well-established business has been serving the community for...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $449,066
Turnkey Junk Removal Business with High Profit Potential
Bakersfield, CA
Take ownership of an established junk removal business that’s part of a recognized franchise with a proven model for success. Serving a territory with a population of nearly 1 million, this business...
$245,000
Highly Improved MedSpa With Upgraded Equipment
Los Angeles County, CA
An amazing opportunity to own this well-established and profitable aesthetics center that provides a range of advanced skincare solutions. In business since 2017, the business has a database of over...
$449,000
FranchiseChurch's Texas Chicken
Available in California
QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
$500,000
See More FranchisesProfitable Workwear & Casual Apparel Store in Uptown Whittier
Whittier, CA
This well-established retail clothing store has been a trusted destination for high-quality workwear and casual apparel for over 25 years. Specializing in Dickies for men, women, and children, the...
$230,000
Cash Flow: $97,244
Established Trade Show Exhibit Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
A well-established trade show exhibit company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and rental of modular display booths. Operating from a spacious approx. 10,000-square-foot facility with an...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $185,757
High-Volume Quick-Service Franchise, $333K EBITDA
$1,252,292
Alameda County, CA
Established Printing Business – A Prime Opportunity
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established provider of high-quality printing, design, and marketing solutions is trusted by businesses and individuals alike. Known for innovation, exceptional customer service, and...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $103,550
Natural Stone Premium Reputable Business
Santa Clara County, CA
Premium and highly reputable natural stone and quartz slab fabrication, sales, import and installation business in desirable Bay Area Location. Family owned and established for many decades, this...
$2,300,000
Cash Flow: $800,000
FranchiseExit Factor
Available in California
Exit Factor is a business coaching franchise that focuses on coaching small to medium sized companies on how to build a valuable and sellable business.
$60,000
See More FranchisesProfitable Italian Restaurant for Sale
Orange County, CA
Discover an incredible opportunity with this charming restaurant, established in 2015! Spanning approximately 1,100 sq. ft., it boasts a spacious patio perfect for al fresco dining. With a monthly...
$575,000
Cash Flow: $222,000
Thriving Wellness & Recovery Franchise – Southern California
Los Angeles County, CA
Seize the opportunity to own a wellness and recovery franchise in a prime Southern California location. This established business specializes in cutting-edge health and wellness services, including...
$700,000
World-Renowned Beauty School – Established Since 2006
Los Angeles County, CA
World-Renowned Beauty School – Established Since 2006 This is a rare opportunity to own a well-established cosmetology and beauty school franchise that has been in operation since 2006. With a strong...
$4,000,000
Cash Flow: $795,113
Branded eCommerce FBA Business – Highly Profitable & Scalable
Los Angeles, CA
This profitable store runs on minimal man hours. Current owner doesn't spend more than 20 hours per week maintaining the store. Huge opportunity to expand in different geographies and categories. No...
$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $500,000
706657 - Rooter & Plumbing Company
Alameda County, CA
We are offering for sale a highly reputable plumbing and drain specialist company offering a range of services to residential units and commercial buildings in the Bay Area. The owner is looking to...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $217,841
Antoinette Payne
Pacific Coast Brokers,Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Bringing Business Buyers & Sellers together since 1989
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Boba , Coffee shop in Balboa/ Convoy, San Diego, California
San Diego, CA
Looking to open a boba shop or quick-service café in one of San Diego’s busiest dining hubs? This fully equipped boba shop with a small kitchen is now available in the highly sought-after...
$189,000
Award-Winning & Profitable Auto Repair & Smog Shop – Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
This highly reputable and profitable auto repair and smog shop has been serving the community for over 40 years at the same prime location. Known for its exceptional service and commitment to customer...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $370,348
Thriving LA/OC Landscaping & Irrigation Biz | $200K+ Monthly Revenue
$2,400,000
Carson, CA
Prime location on Abbot Kinney Blvd! Absentee-Owned Pizza Restaurant!
Venice, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1011 Area: Kinney/Venice Asking Price: $350,000 +...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $112,161
Landscape Architecture Firm For Sale
Sebastopol, CA
As an award-winning and highly recognized firm, the Company pioneered as one of the first licensed Landscape Architecture firms in Western Sonoma County establishing a strong presence and reputation...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $164,375
FranchiseHealthSource Chiropractic
Available in California
HealthSource Chiropractic: $363K Avg Gross Profit with Unmatched Care Nationwide!
$150,000
See More FranchisesNationwide Telehealth Weight Loss & Wellness, Recurring Revenue
Orange County, CA
Overview A rapidly growing wellness and weight-management company with both a nationwide telehealth platform and a membership-based wellness clinic. The business offers innovative treatments...
$3,000,000
Cash Flow: $928,879
Profitable Gate & Door Business with Established Clientele
Ventura County, CA
Business builds, installs and maintains top quality commercial and residential gates and doors. Established 25 years ago with no need for advertising, all business comes from referrals. This would be...
$675,000
B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in Los Angeles County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional reputation and...
$175,000
4 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Southern California
California
Own a profitable portfolio of team runs with spare tractors! › Four Unassigned Team Runs › One Manager › High value team runs. › Value of fleet included in asking price. All vehicles come free and...
$1,350,000
Cash Flow: $353,606
Highly Diversified Restaurant Supply Company - SC2215
California
Highly Diversified Restaurant Supply Company - SC2215 Financial Information Asking Price: $1,900,000 Cash Flow: $115,000 Gross Revenue: $700,000 Down Payment: $1,900,000 This Northern Californian...
$1,900,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
#1 AI Dashcam + Road Intelligence Software Platform
San Jose, CA
The Company is the #1 safety solution for the gig economy, serving rideshare, fleet operators, NEMTs, and driving schools with AI-powered cloud-connected dashcams. As a market leader in a $5B...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000
eCommerce Toy Store & YouTube Channel w/ 95K+ Subscribers
Riverside, CA
Profitable Online Business with Established YouTube Presence Ready for you to Optimize! Take advantage and optimize this unique eCommerce & content-driven business that combines a thriving YouTube...
$44,888
Cash Flow: $19,000
Established Custom Frame Shop with Steady Growth Since 1998
Orange County, CA
Well-established custom framing and digital printing business in Orange County with over two decades of success. Known for exceptional service and a loyal customer base, it enjoys a strong presence in...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $150,046
Profitable Med Spa w/over 2 decades of Loyal Clientele
San Diego, CA
A Unique Opportunity for a Dedicated Medical Professional. A well respected and long-standing medical spa, with over two decades of successful operation, presents an exceptional opportunity for a...
2
$650,000
Franchisei9 Sports
Available in California
i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise opportunity, designed to be as fulfilling as it is impactful. We put fun, inclusion, and safety at the heart of everything we do - creating a model that truly resonates with today’s families and gives kids what they need most from sports.
$35,000
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.
