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30+ Years Established Flooring Installation Business

California

Well-established flooring installation company with a strong reputation in the Los Angeles market. Over 30 years of continuous operation, the company has become a trusted partner for property...

$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $266,000

Highly Profitable Well Established Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream store

Culver City, CA

This store is in a well-trafficked retail strip near Culver City Pacific Theaters and the Culver steps gathering area. • The current owners are absentee. They manage the store with a team of employees...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $146,814

Existing Poke Established!

Los Angeles, CA

Sublease space available from current tenant FF&E - $55,000 Unit is currently being used as a Poke Franchise Restaurant. Unit has sinks, prep tables, refrigerator and more Cold Kitchen and has no...

$55,000

$55,000

Well-Established Window Coverings & Home Security Business – Turnkey

Sacramento County, CA

Step into ownership of a trusted, family-operated business with a strong reputation for quality, affordability, and exceptional customer service. For over 15 years, this company has specialized in...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Beautiful Laguna Beach Med Spa Ocean Views

Laguna Beach, CA

Turn-key- Beautifully remodeled Med Spa in affluent Orange County. Main Street access business. Location Location Location! This business will sell fast with its fresh look, ocean views and low rent....

$100,000

$100,000

Residential HVAC serving Orange County, CA

Orange County, CA

Fantastic opportunity to own a residential HVAC company located in Orange County, CA. They are 85% residential, 15% commercial with no new construction and flat rate pricing in place. Payroll is...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $66,063

Reputable Dental Manufacturing Business with Intellectual Property

Riverside County, CA

For more than half a century, this American manufacturing firm has specialized in developing innovative dental care products. Its signature item—a one-of-a-kind flossing solution—was patented upon...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $35,000

Papa John's Pizza - Top Location, Strong Revenues

Los Angeles County, CA

PROFITABLE PAPA JOHNS PIZZA Franchise for sale in Los Angeles County Ca. Looking for a hot business opportunity in Sherman Oaks, CA? Look no further than Papa John's Pizza Franchise. Located in a very...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $95,566

Fashion Studio Business for SALE!

Los Angeles, CA

-Clothing rental + photo shoot area + hair/make up + styling services - all in one studio! Offering multiple packages or any of these services separately. -Founded by a fashion stylist. -Great...

$5,000

$5,000

Cash Flow: $57,000

Eco-Friendly Promotional Printing Business For Sale San Diego County

San Diego County, CA

Founded with a passion for reducing single-use plastics, this business produces affordable, reusable cups with UV-protected, full-color promotional printing. The products are widely used by...

$60,000

$60,000

Prime Gas Station & Expansion Opportunity on Major Artery

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sacramento County, CA

Step into a powerhouse business with exceptional profitability and growth potential. This well-established gas station sits on one of the busiest roads in the region, drawing steady traffic from...

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

EBITDA: $572,596

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Used Auto Car Lot

Alameda County, CA

$300,000 net profit Used Auto Car Lot This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established used car dealership located on a highly visible lot with excellent freeway exposure and a large,...

$250,000

$250,000

F45 Training studio in Newport Beach CA!

$175,000 - Newport Beach, CA

$175,000

Newport Beach, CA

St. Mary's Market & Deli Medeterinannian Grocery Store

Roseville, CA

This Grocery store currently generates around 25K/month -rent is 3900 a month -Net profit is 4500 a month -DO NOT SPEAK TO EMPLOYEE's...

$225,000

$225,000

Compounding Pharmacy inside Large Medical Center [Sterile/Non Sterile]

San Diego, CA

ESTABLISHED COMPOUNDING PHARMACY - SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTER LOCATION This well-established retail and compounding pharmacy, operating since 1984, presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity within...

$295,950

$295,950

Cash Flow: $80,659

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JohnHart Commercial

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

JohnHart has established a reputation for excellence in customer service, innovative technology, and comprehensive market insights. Mission: Our mission is to empower our clients to achieve their financial goals by offering tailored investment strategies and unparalleled support. We believe in building long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and mutual success. Wealth Management: Personalized investment strategies and portfolio management services designed to grow and protect wealth. Research and Insights: In-depth market analysis and research reports that equip our clients with the information they need to make informed decisions. Educational Resources: A commitment to client education through workshops, webinars, and one-on-one consultations. Technology: Our cutting-edge trading platform combines user-friendly design with powerful analytical tools, ensuring that our clients have access to the resources they need to navigate today’s complex financial markets. We continuously invest in technology to enhance user experience and improve transaction efficiency. Community Engagement: We believe in giving back to the community. Through various philanthropic initiatives and partnerships, we support local organizations and strive to make a positive impact on society.

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Manufacturer and Distributor of Automotive Service Supplies

Los Angeles County, CA

For over 55 years this company manufactured and distributed a complete assortment of automotive related products. Their products are sold to wholesalers, service and repair shops, and the sales, parts...

$285,000

$285,000

Cash Flow: $121,616

Sushi & Japanese Restaurant

Santa Clara County, CA

High End, High Volume Sushi and Japanese restaurant is located in a very nice area. Seller is looking for a cash buyer without SBA loan and owner carry. The restaurant has over 5000 sf plus a storage...

$2,260,000

$2,260,000

Sushi & Japanese Restaurant

Alameda County, CA

Well established Owner-Absentee Sushi & Japanese restaurant is located in a shopping plaza with plenty of parking. Seller claims revenue was $1,631,000 This restaurant is 1650 sf, rent is $4,700 per...

$850,000

$850,000

For Sale: Beer And Wine Convenience Store, Sacramento, California

Sacramento, CA

A convenience store with beer and wine is for sale in Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA. The store generates approximately $50,000 in monthly sales and operates out of a 900 sq. ft. location with a...

$185,000

$185,000

15+ Bed RCFE in San Joaquin County. 3 Acres. 14-Yr Operation. ($3.2M)

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Stockton, CA

This established 15+ bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) presents an exceptional opportunity in San Joaquin County's growing senior care market. Operating continuously for 14 years,...

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Cocktail bar/food since 1932

Los Angeles County, CA

For the first time in decades, this 93-year-old landmark cocktail bar and restaurant is available for acquisition. Known for its rich history, strong reputation, and loyal customer base, the business...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

For Sale: Well-Established Laundromat in Manteca, CA

Manteca, CA

This well-established laundromat is located in a high-traffic area of Manteca, surrounded by a densely populated neighborhood that supports steady, repeat customer activity. The business generates...

$325,000

$325,000

13 Year Established/Profitable Hot Pot Restaurant For Sale, Irvine, CA

$800,000 - Irvine, CA

$800,000

Irvine, CA

High-Volume Gas Station with Real Estate in King City

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

King City, CA

A high-volume gallon gas station in King City with $89,500 gross sales per month, with a margin estimated at 30%. Real Estate is included. There is a Lotto for additional income (approx $1,610) and...

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Gas Station - With Convenience Store In King City, California

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

King City, CA

A busy gas station in King City with $200,020 gross sales per month, with a margin estimated at 30%. Real Estate is included. There is a Lotto for additional income (approx $20,300) and check cashing...

$11,000,000

$11,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

For Sale: Subway Sandwich Franchise - Located In Busy Plaza - Jackson,

Jackson, CA

This Subway Sandwich Shop is located in a bustling plaza, surrounded by major grocery stores, popular retail shops, and numerous small businesses that drive consistent foot traffic throughout the day....

$115,000

$115,000

For Sale: Convenience Store - Busy Populated Location - Sacramento, Ca

Sacramento, CA

This busy convenience store is located in a well-populated, high-traffic neighborhood and offers solid monthly sales of approximately $20,000 with an estimated profit margin of 35%. The store also...

$99,000

$99,000

For Sale: Middle Eastern Grocery Store - With Restaurant And Bakery

Elk Grove, CA

A well-established and busy grocery store is for sale, featuring a full-service restaurant, bakery, and Halal meat market. Specializing in Middle Eastern, North African, Afghan, and Iranian cuisine,...

$1,550,000

$1,550,000

Silverlake’s Next Hot Spot Is On the Market!

Los Angeles, CA

CityStreet Commercial is pleased to present this premier restaurant/wine bar opportunity at 3510 W. Sunset Blvd. in Silverlake. Located along the vibrant and iconic Sunset Blvd. corridor, this prime...

$100,000

$100,000

Dog Grooming Business For Sale San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA

Located in the Haight-Ashbury (“The Haight”) neighborhood, zip code 94117, which is famous for its history in the 1960s counterculture / hippie movement and as a center of artistic/bohemian life. It...

$240,000

$240,000

$1.06M Rev – Outsourced CFO & Controller Services

Placer County, CA

A boutique, U.S.-based advisory firm providing outsourced controller, accounting and CFO services to venture-backed SaaS, biotech and life-science companies. The company operates a 100% remote,...

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EBITDA: $460,823

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EBITDA: $460,823

Chocolate & Frozen Yogurt Shop, Help Run

Orange County, CA

Located in the heart of a charming coastal community, this one-of-a-kind business offers a delightful blend of two irresistible indulgences in a single, high-traffic location. Featuring both gourmet...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $45,000

Well-known, brand-name guitar pedal company for sale.

$295,000 - San Diego, CA

$295,000

San Diego, CA

Preschool Business For Sale Sun Valley, CA

Sun Valley, CA

The property sits in a mixed-use neighborhood with nearby industrial, commercial, and residential developments. It offers convenient access to major freeways such as the I-5, I-170, and I-210,...

$1,615,000

$1,615,000

Preschool Business For Sale Danville, CA

Danville, CA

Preschool Business for Sale in Danville, CA Licensed for 70 kids Danville is a town located in Contra Costa County, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is known for its upscale residential...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Chocolate & Frozen Yogurt Shop, Help Run, Coastal Luxury Community.

Balboa Island, CA

Nestled in the heart of a picturesque beach community, this unique business seamlessly combines two delectable experiences in one prime location. Specializing in gourmet chocolates and self-serve...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $45,000

B&W Market Great Location - Inglewood

Los Angeles, CA

Located in the heart of Inglewood! Great location, great parking, great visibility. Must see a lot of potential. B&W License Gross Sales: 70k Lottery: 3500-5000 monthly Rent 6000 SF 4200...

$475,000

$475,000

Restoration Company Servicing Orange & Riverside Country 29 Years!

Dana Point, CA

ESTABLISHED RESTORATION SERVICES COMPANY - 29 YEARS OF PROVEN PERFORMANCE This well-established full-service restoration company has maintained continuous operations for over 29 years, serving...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $198,787

Digital Marketing for Private Medical Practices

Los Angeles County, CA

This entirely remote digital marketing agency serves a specialized client base of private healthcare practitioners, with a primary focus on areas like hormonal health, regenerative medicine, medical...

$2,695,000

$2,695,000

Cash Flow: $695,000

Reputable Event Catering Company

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Situated in a renowned wine country along California’s Central Coast, this catering company has developed into a premier provider of refined dining services for upscale events. What started as a...

$920,000

$920,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Tim Gunsten

The Exit Company

Serving San Diego County, CA

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Long beach smoke shop for sale

Long Beach, CA

Address: 999 Long Beach blvd Long beach CA 90813 Sales : 40k average per month Rent : $3300 including CAM Lease :5+5 options Asking price 120k plus inventory approx. 50k Buyer must do his/her own...

$120,000

$120,000

High-End Dog Training & Pet Gym Franchise Opportunity - Los Angeles Co

Woodland Hills, CA

Step into a turnkey opportunity with this Premier Dog Training and Pet Gym Franchise opportunity. Recognized as one of the brand’s best-built locations, this facility located in the San Fernando...

$274,999

$274,999

Cash Flow: $66,540

Own a Proven Pet Franchise in Torrance – High Demand, Great Location!

$150,000 - Torrance, CA

$150,000

Torrance, CA

Newly Renovated Sunnyvale Restaurant – High Traffic Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Asking Price: $298,000 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Square Footage: 1,550 SF Rent: $6,730/month (includes NNN – very favorable rate) Business Description: Profitable established restaurant located in one...

$298,000

$298,000

Beer and Wine self pour kiosk @ Westfield Galleria - Roseville

Roseville, CA

BEER AND WINE SELF-POUR KIOSK - WESTFIELD GALLERIA ROSEVILLE Established franchise opportunity featuring an innovative self-pour beer and wine concept located in the high-traffic Westfield Galleria in...

$199,500

$199,500

Cutting Edge Franchise Studio in Affluent San Diego Suburb

Encinitas, CA

CUTTING EDGE FRANCHISE STUDIO IN AFFLUENT SAN DIEGO SUBURB This boutique fitness studio represents an exceptional opportunity in the thriving Encinitas, California market. Established in 2024, this...

$250,000

$250,000

Knife Sharpening Route and business for Sale – Fresno Area

California

Knife Sharpening Route for Sale – Fresno Area (Established Accounts + Van) Turnkey opportunity to own and operate a profitable mobile knife sharpening business serving the Fresno/Clovis area. Part of...

$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

Hospice Agency For Sale - Imperial and San Diego County

Imperial County, CA

Established Hospice Agency - Imperial County, California This well-established hospice agency represents an exceptional opportunity in the growing healthcare sector. Operating continuously since 2013,...

$2,250,000

$2,250,000

Cash Flow: $819,702

UPS Store, Orange County, Ca

Costa Mesa, CA

Established UPS Store Franchise - Prime Orange County Location This profitable UPS Store franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in Costa Mesa's competitive retail market. Established in 2021,...

$325,000

$325,000

10 YR Cell Phone Repair, Low Overhead

San Diego County, CA

10 Years established phone repair, very low overhead, owner operated, easy to run. Lots of room for growth we don't utilize: Sell used phones Repair Apple Watch Repair Laptops/Desktops and Consoles...

$49,000

$49,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Auto Detail Shop in Express Car Wash. Excellent Location.

Norco, CA

12 years established Auto detail shop in Norco. Located in express Car Wash. Lots of Car dealerships around here. Excellent opportunity for who has experience in auto detailing....

$40,000

$40,000

Nature and Play based preschool with real estate option

El Dorado County, CA

One of a kind preschool program for children ages 2-6 years old. Currently fully enrolled with options for expansion. Real estate is available for purchase or long term lease....

$300,000

$300,000

San Diego Clinical Lab, 2.4M Gross, 1M Net, Good Contracts

San Diego, CA

Manhattan Biz – Business Investment is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire a profitable, full-service high-complexity clinical laboratory located in San Diego, California. • Established:...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $1,100,000

Only Grocery Store in the area

Oakland, CA

The customer base is very Royal, and there is only a grocery store beyond this location. They sell more ice cream than most of the grocery stores in the area....

$529,000

$529,000

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

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.