REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redding, CA
This Northern California Plumbing & Septic Business was started in 1971 and has been owned and operated for the past 35 years by the current owner and his wife. This business operates 7 days per week,...
$2,360,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity
Great Lifestyle Business
San Francisco, CA
Spend your days in beautiful horse country. Be your own boss - work your own schedule. Install, repair, and service Automatic Fly Spray Systems in horse barns. Powerful brand identity currently...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Veterinary Clinic for sale
Ventura County, CA
This 5 day a week clinic has been Established over 30 years ago with very loyal clients. professional long employed staff members, upgraded and up to date equipment. Semi Absentee ownership. A lot of...
$845,000
Cash Flow: $393,848
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Resort Retail Apparel, Gift and Home Decor Store - Sale Pending
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Big on Bears Lake Arrowhead opened July 2016 located in a historical 1922 Building in Lake Arrowhead Village. Very positive customer feedback, fun store to shop and work.. Successful and profitable...
$389,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
21
Highly Profitable Medical Supply Store For Sale Solano County
Solano County, CA
Established Medical Supply Store - 20+ Years of Success in Solano County This highly profitable medical supply business represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with two...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $303,000
Pain Relief KT Tape and Roll On Brand
Fullerton, CA
Established Pain relief products, U.S. Patent Approved. Amazon seller. Fully Turn Key Business.Key Points: Thank you for your interest in our business. Naturcel Inc. was established in 2018, and since...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
9
Profitable Top-Tier Innovator in Deck Design and Construction
Sebastopol, CA
For over 40 years we have been building outdoor projects with a passion for excellence. We are looking for a buyer who is committed to maintaining the high quality standards we have set. Our decks...
$1,900,000
20
Growing and Profitable Amazon Kitchen Accessory Brand| Doing 4k/Month
Los Angeles County, CA
Almost Entirely Hands off Amazon Business For Sale 2022 - $34,450 in Revenue 2023 - $46,870 in Revenue 2024 - $59,213 in Revenue Valuation: Valuation is based on a 2.8x multiple on net profit of year...
$55,000
Cash Flow: $20,650
Home Health Agency for sale - clean&ready to bill
Los Angeles County, CA
Presenting a home health agency for sale located in Glendale, CA. Buyer can keep or move location. 3 year rule will expire in a few months so agency will be 100% transferable, clean and 0 issues....
$250,000
Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Bay Area, CA. Very Profitable!
Sunnyvale, CA
Window Cleaning Business Squeegee Squad has well established commercial contacts. This territory needs a motivated franchise owner to take them over! If you are looking for a recession resistant...
Cash Flow: $400,000
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FranchiseiSmash
Available Nationwide
Start Your iSmash Franchise: Low Investment, average $198k profit* in a Thriving Entertainment Market.
$150,000
Medical spa for sale
Los Angeles County, CA
A trendy, chic, and new Medspa that’s fully equipped with all things necessary to make a completely functional medical spa. With various laser devices, medical grade treatments, cosmetic procedures,...
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $700,000
2
Muffler-Catalytic Converter-Exhaust Auto Repair Shop-30 Year Location
Rocklin, CA
Exceptional opportunity and value, listed at $200,000.00, for immediate profit and success: The preliminary information disclosed below warrants serious buyers by appointment only. This is an all cash...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $259,000
Harbor/Dinner Cruise Business
$5,000,000
Ventura County, CA
Dank City Delivery
Sacramento, CA
DCDCo LLC (dba Dank City Delivery) “Dank Delivers the Stank” Sacramento, CA Asking Price: $1,000,000 Revenue: $1.5M annually Customer Base: 15,000+ loyal clients License: C9-0000038-LIC...
$799,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Small Veterinary Animal Hospital for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Taft, CA
Taft Veterinary Hospital is a well-established full-service small animal clinic that offers opportunity and growth for a new owner. This 4,000 sq. ft. facility is equipped to provide medical, dental...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $133,162
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Fred Mercuro
Pacific Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Pacific Business Advisors is a full service Financial Intermediary and Business Broker. As such we function as a middleman between Sellers and Buyers of Businesses…both Main Street Enterprises and Middle Market Companies. Affiliated businesses of Pacific Business Advisors include: the law firm of Michael T. Chulak & Associates, including Immigration attorneys focused on packaging various visa types with the purchase of a qualifying business, along with both First Nationwide Accounting Services, and Union America Insurance Agency.
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Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale
San Francisco, CA
Own a Piece of the Healthcare Revolution This is more than just a business—it’s a golden ticket to the future of healthcare. This fully remote Telehealth operation has been meticulously designed to...
$100,000
Online Home Furniture & Decor Store 3k Profit Projections
Los Angeles County, CA
Imagine a scalable online HOME FURNITURE AND DECOR store, offering stylish and comfortable solutions for creating beautiful living spaces. This established e-commerce platform, with its current...
$119,000
Online Kids Toys Store 3k Profit Projections
Fresno County, CA
Selling a Fun & Profitable Online Kids Toys Store – $3k Profit / $10k Revenue Projections Here’s everything you need to know: Scalable Online Kids Toys Store – A colorful and exciting business...
$103,990
Burbank Outpatient Surgical Center
Burbank, CA
This fully operational, multi-specialty AAAASF-accredited outpatient surgical facility is Medicare-approved and location in Burbank, next door to St. Joseph Hospital. The turnkey opportunity includes...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $3,000,000
4
Profit Making Franchisee Sale Pending
San Clemente, CA
Philly's Best brings the authentic taste of Philadelphian cheesesteaks to Southern California, and this San Clemente location is no exception. Situated in a prime 1,350 sq. ft. location, this...
$449,000
Cash Flow: $256,776
6
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
Turnkey Specialty Retail & Salon - Asking Wholesale Value of Retail
Chico, CA
PRICE DECREASE: Due to urgentcy, price decrease from 180K to 149K. This is $30K below inventory wholesale value. Retail value is $360,000 alone plus FF&E. A great opportunity to own an established...
$149,730
10
The Only Cannoli
Oceanside, CA
We have grown this venture into a highly profitable operation, surpassing $1 million in total sales and securing a six-figure profit in 2022, 2023 & 2024 We’ve established exclusive vendor contracts...
$470,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
2
Deli Sandwich Shop & Catering Business For Sale
$139,000
San Diego County, CA
Restaurant In Highland Park/Eagle Rock
Los Angeles, CA
York Kabob – 10 Years of Local Flavor in Highland Park & Eagle Rock York Kabob is a well-established, turnkey restaurant with over a decade of success in the thriving neighborhoods of Highland Park...
$199,000
Profitable, Respected Business with a Blue-Chip Customer Base
Los Angeles County, CA
This highly successful service business represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Los Angeles County. With decades of continuous profitability, the company has built an enviable reputation...
$8,100,000
Rare Opportunity for Wedding Floral Business Outside Yosemite NP
Oakhurst, CA
Besides having an impeccable reputation in the wedding industry, Sweet Dreams Floral Design is a well-respected name among top wedding venues in the Sierra Foothills, San Joaquin Valley, and Yosemite...
$229,000
Cash Flow: $105,700
6
California Staging Co. - Transform Your Space, Maximize Your Value
Oakland, CA
Large Price Adjustment- California Staging Co. is your premier partner in residential real estate staging and design, serving homeowners, real estate agents, and property investors throughout...
$60,000
7
Money Service Business
Paso Robles, CA
Established Money Service Business - Profitable Financial Services Operation This well-established financial services business has been serving the Paso Robles community since 2007, generating strong...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Carmel By The Sea Real Estate Company
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Carmel and Pebble Beach Luxury Properties, Sales, Short and Long Term Rentals. Forty years of superior service in the industry, well established and excellent financial history. Returning customer...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
3
Luxury Car Dealership (Coastal Orange County)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Westminster, CA
Graystone Capital Advisors is pleased to present a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established luxury auto dealership with accompanying real estate in a high-traffic, high-income Southern...
$6,950,000
14
FranchiseFive Star Painting
Available Nationwide
Five Star Painting, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading residential and commercial painting services franchise. With us, business ownership is a stroke of genius!
$50,000
Farmers Agency For Sale
Solano County, CA
Are you ready to own a thriving business with consistent revenue and a prime location? This established Farmers Insurance agency is the perfect opportunity for an entrepreneurial-minded individual...
$270,000
3
Family owned Plumbing Business for sale
Simi Valley, CA
Family-owned plumbing business established in 1990, offering a turnkey opportunity in Simi Valley, CA. This home-based operation comes complete with professional-grade equipment including leak...
$100,000
3
Two Turnkey Turlock Restaurants For Sale!
$495,000
Turlock, CA
Well Established Ice Supply Business with Land and Building For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Compton, CA
Amazing and thriving business that has been in the community for over 55 years. It is located at the corner of a busy thoroughfare. is constantly growing and is doing better than ever. Most of the...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $155,000
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Well established jewelry store at great location for sale.
Roseville, CA
We have been in business since 1991. We are a full-service jewelry store with a big customer base. We are selling the business, which includes a complete setup, but does not include any merchandise....
$249,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
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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
Busy Pizza Restaurant in a great location
Los Angeles, CA
Discover a fantastic opportunity to own a thriving pizza restaurant! This well-established eatery boasts a loyal customer base, a prime location with high foot traffic, and a delicious menu featuring...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
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Sacramento, CA: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
Sacramento, CA
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$2,470,000
2
Modern Absentee-Run Pizza Franchise
Riverside, CA
Take over a fully rebuilt and modernized Pizza Guys franchise that operates 100% absentee! This location was purchased from a closed Papa John’s in 2023–2024 and completely remodeled from the ground...
$289,000
Cash Flow: $65,916
3
Wholesale Independent Optical Lab with Sizeable Revenue and Assets
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire one of the larger remaining independent wholesale optical labs in the U.S. that has been serving over 4,000 eye care professionals nationwide. Established in the 1990s, the...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $292,058
21,000 Sq Ft Appliance & Parts Biz with $700k+ in Inventor,
Los Angeles, CA
Business Overview: Offered for sale is a rare opportunity to own a fully operational, multi-stream appliance and parts business located in the heart of Woodland Hills, CA. This business features: A...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
MOONEY LEE
Action Realty Task, Inc
Serving Orange County, CA
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Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Dreams!Profitable Poke & Boba Tea Business
Rancho Cordova, CA
Imagine owning a thriving poke and tea shop in a prime, high-traffic location – and it's already generating excellent profits even with the current owner's absence! This is your chance to step into a...
$168,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
3
Prime Location Pizza Restaurant – High Traffic, Loyal Customer Base!
Stanislaus County, CA
Indian Pizza Restaurant for Sale Turnkey opportunity to own a well-established, high-demand Pizza Twist franchise in Stanislaus County. This modern, fast-casual restaurant specializes in a unique...
$415,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
High-Volume Coastal Restaurant with ABC Type 47 License
$2,395,000
Monterey County, CA
Commercial Cannabis Cultivation - State Of The Art Facility $4M+ Year
California
CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION OPPORTUNITY Off-Market | $3.5M–$4.5M EBITDA | Excellent Infrastructure | Federal Legalization Potential Apply direct via listing here on BizBuySell >>>...
$21,000,000
Cash Flow: $4,100,000
Screenprint and Embroidery shop - For sale
Escondido, CA
We started this business for my wife to stay home with the kids when our 4th daughter was born, she is now 22 and graduating from college. We are a small mom and pop shop with tremendous potential. We...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
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FranchiseFitness Machine Technicians
Available Nationwide
Fitness Machine Technicians – a business-to-business and residential international franchise opportunity with the potential for residual income through recurring service-based contracts.
$50,000
Gas station/ convenient store (package of 2, shell and Valero)
Fillmore, CA
2 gas stations/ convenient stores including real estate (Valero/ circle k) and independent schell-convenient store. Highly profitable businesses...
$9,950,000
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Mercury Magnetics Inc
California
We are proud to present Mercury Magnetics, Inc – A legacy company manufacturer of transformers for guitar amplifiers based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1954, Mercury Magnetics, Inc has...
$2,000,000
2
North San Diego County: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
San Diego, CA
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$750,000
2
Turn-Key Established Comic Book Shop for Sale
Fullerton, CA
Comic Book Hideout Inc. has been bringing comics, art, music & joy to the greater So-Cal area for nearly 13 years! This highly accredited shop as won "Small Business of the Year" from the CA State...
$400,000
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Established-Passive Income 24/7 Live Monitoring- LICENSED!
Los Angeles County, CA
Security Has Never Been More Critical- Now is the perfect time to own a profitable, hands-off business in a rapidly growing industry. With crime rates continuing to rise, live video monitoring and...
$390,000
Franchise Operator's Top In-Home Dog Training Franchise
Laguna Niguel, CA
Amazing reputation in the marketplace with over 950 five-star reviews over the past 8 years! Over $500,000 average annual sales in the last 4 years at a 65% operating margin. This was accomplished...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $330,000
PRICE REDUCED - Busy PIZZA Restaurant ready for NEW Owner!
Burbank, CA
A vibrant, established pizza restaurant located in a very high-traffic, prime location, offering a turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator or investor to step into a thriving business. Specializing...
$300,000
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Electric Bike Touring Luxury E BIKES Rentals at Hotels & Resorts
Newport Beach, CA
Huge Tourism-Related Businesses; Our State of the art Technology for e-bike rentals is available now, our expansion has begun! We started with 7 Locations with Marriot Brand hotels in Utah, Zion...
$25,000
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profitable long established Bakery and coffee shop in an affluent area
Los Angeles County, CA
Long Established Bakery for Sale – Turnkey Business with Catering & Wedding Cakes! Profitable, fully-equipped bakery in a prime location, known for its bread, gourmet pastries, and custom wedding...
$350,000
FranchisePokemoto
Available Nationwide
Join a brand that has low-cost of entry, ease of operations exclusive territories, multi-unit discounts, and simple/fast training!
$100,000
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
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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.
