San Diego, CA
Step into one of California's most prestigious wellness markets with this operational STRETCHMED® studio located at 7606 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA. This turnkey opportunity offers the perfect mix of...
$150,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SaleBrand New Turnkey Stretching Studio! (80% SBA Financing)
3
Asset SaleAuto Body Shop with Spray Booth & Licenses – East Hollywood – $199,000
Los Angeles, CA
Turn-key auto body shop in East Hollywood with all licenses in place. Unique opportunity with extremely low rent and a flexible landlord. 4,600 sq ft facility divided into two separate spaces – one...
$199,000
23
Asset SaleExcellent location/Auto shop in Hollywood, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Rare turnkey opportunity in Hollywood — 2,100 sq. ft. fully equipped auto body shop with a fully permitted & licensed spray booth, frame machine, and all essentials to start operating day one. Lot...
$160,000
Asset SaleSide Hustle or Full Time Cost Analytics Business w/ Strong Profits!
Los Angeles, CA
The largest independent cost reduction consulting firm in North America, with offices from coast-to-coast across the United States and Canada. Many current franchisees earning high 6 digit income...
$50,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Kitchen and Mediterranean
Carson, CA
Rare Opportunity! Fully Equipped Turnkey Ghost Kitchen & Restaurant for Sale – Priced at $49,000 OBO Are you ready to step into the thriving food industry with minimal upfront effort? This is your...
$49,000
2
Asset SaleCrazy Cool Jukeboxes
Granada Hills, CA
Cool jukebox biz $75,995 Listed 12 weeks ago in North Hills, CA Door pickup Details Condition Used - Good Color Multi-Color THIS is an ASSET SALE of JUKEBOXES UNLIMITED. For 54 years I’ve been selling...
$75,995
38
Asset SalePRICE REDUCED!!! Unique and rare restaurant opportunity in Aptos.
Aptos, CA
Currently operating restaurant with Type 47 liquor license in highly desirable location. Details provided after executed NDA....
$199,000
Asset SaleTurn-key Unique Event Venue | Studio City | Real Estate Included
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey, 4-level luxury event venue and restaurant in prime Studio City with real estate included. Features 752-person occupancy, Type 47 liquor license, rooftop lounge with panoramic views, banquet...
Not Disclosed
29
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Loma Linda, CA
Redlands, CA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Dixon, CA
Dixon, CA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
FranchiseMcAlister's Deli
Available Nationwide
McAlister’s Deli® offers guests more than hearty sandwiches piled high and sides worth sharing. Through genuine Southern hospitality and friendly conversation, we aim to make every guest feel like our place is their place, too. Become a part of something special with a McAlister’s Deli® of your very own.
$425,000
Real EstateDowntown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Walnut Creek, CA
RARE chance to OWN restaurant real estate in Downtown Walnut Creek! Located at 1535 + 1541 Giammona Drive Two adjacent buildings ±5,200 SF total. Price upon request. ±3,700 SF space + Large ± 1,300...
Not Disclosed
Real EstatePrime Opportunity: Retail Condominium with Operating Franchise
San Francisco, CA
Prime Investment opportunity to own a retail condominium equipped with a successful, operating franchise business! "EARL OF SANDWICH – THE WORLD’S GREATEST HOT SANDWICH" This 618 SF space currently...
$1,100,000
4
Mobile Car Cleaning Service
$150,000
San Francisco, CA
Real EstateAIRBNB Real Estate property
Los Angeles County, CA
Airbnb turnkey and ready offering compelling revenues, a 8.5% cap rate, high occupancy 92%, , average daily income $522, accumulated 550 reviews with 4.9 stars and got to be a super host., if the...
$1,520,000
28
Real EstateRCFE, Congregate, ARF, Rehab or Assisted Living Care Facility
Lancaster, CA
Prime Multi-Use Healthcare Facility Lease Opportunity in Lancaster, CA Exceptional lease opportunity for a versatile healthcare facility in West Lancaster's most desirable area of Antelope Valley....
Not Disclosed
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Umit & Business Broker - Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Serving Kern County, CA
At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.
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Real EstateThriving Landmark Restaurant – Extraordinary Business Opportunity
Ramona, CA
Iconic restaurant business opportunity in Ramona, CA featuring 3,660 square feet on a substantial 3/4-acre lot. This established property has served as home to the beloved Boll Weevil of Ramona, a...
$249,000
6
Start-upMobile Carwash. Dealerships, Parking lots & Parking Garage Revenue.
Affiliate Location: $2MM Average Annual Revenue - $818k Average Profit Average Truck Revenue: $422,915 Average Truck Profit: $162,333 Average Commercial Job Size: $5,316 Average Residential Job Size:...
$59,500
Start-upReal Estate Prep Business - Top Affiliate $2.5MM Gross w/$453k Return
Small changes make a big difference. $7,500 franchisee average ticket. Homeowner can increase asking price of home three times what they invest in home prep, so $7,500 in prep can potentially increase...
$59,500
Start-upMini-donut Trailer - earn $129k in average net profit per trailer
Mini-donut Trailer - $129k Adjusted Net Profit per Trailer The Sweet Escape From Corporate America: Making People Smile, One Donut at a Time This is an interactive, mobile business opportunity that is...
$59,500
Start-upOpen A iFixandrepair Franchise Inside Walmart Near You
With over 289 Locations at iFixandrepair we're not just fixing devices; we're building opportunities for passionate entrepreneurs. With a strong presence in the tech repair industry, our brand is...
$10,000
7
FranchiseClaimTek
Available Nationwide
Start a Professional Medical Billing & Practice Management Consulting Service Now! The Right Opportunity at the Right Time!
$32,000
Start-upRobots are here to Stay! Robotics Franchise w/ Massive National Accts!
This Robotics Franchise has been featured on CNBC, Forbes TV, Fox Business and more. With more than 13 years of experience leading robotics integration, managing, and deploying a fleet of over 10,000...
$54,900
Start-upAppliance Control Board Repair. Work From Home. Every State USA
The basic business is broken down into 5 main actions dealing with Appliance Control Boards which are in more than 95% of all US and Canadian Major Home Appliances. First and foremost, let me make...
$12,600
6 Bay Shop With 26 Year Clientele
$395,000
Fallbrook, CA
Start-upFast Growing Locksmith Franchise
Available Nationwide We make car keys, (LOTS of car keys) and we are expanding to new markets. We are currently accepting franchisees in all markets. We are a full service locksmith company, our...
$34,000
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Start-upLaundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
First Affiliate-Owned Unit - 2023 total revenue was $868,659 with $235,276 EBITDA (27%). Our laundromat business model will disrupt the growing but archaic laundromat industry by providing customers...
$575,000
Start-upJudgment Buisness
Why own a Judgment Investigation Business? -Recession Proof Business Model -High Profit Margins & Unlimited Income Potential -Huge Market Size with Little Competition -Work-From-Home Operation -100%...
$200,000
2
Start-upBest Paper Straw Made.
PAPER STRAW MANUFACTURING STARTUP OPPORTUNITY This innovative paper straw manufacturing venture represents an exceptional entry point into the rapidly expanding sustainable Paper Straw market....
$995,000
Start-upRoof Rejuvenation Biz for sale: Low Cost, High Returns, Big Demand!
Own a Piece of the Future of Roofing – High-Margin, Low-Overhead Dealership Opportunity Looking for a proven, in-demand business with serious growth potential? Roof Rejuvenate USA is one of the...
$30,000
3
Start-upLegal Collections
Learn every single legal collection technique! You will learn how to garnish wages, freeze bank accounts, repossess cars, place liens on real estate, seize safety deposit boxes, and more! We provide...
$250,000
Start-upTurn Key Packing & Shipping Stores, available starting at $75,000
Qwik Pack and Ship presents a proven business opportunity in the essential shipping and logistics services sector. Established in 1991, this turn-key operation offers entrepreneurs the chance to own a...
$37,500
8
FranchiseGYMGUYZ
Available in California
Own the #1 in-home and on-site personal training brand bringing fitness, accountability, and convenience directly to clients.
$50,000
Start-upEssential Business - Average location $1.49MM Gross w/$423k Return
*Essential Business - Average location $1.49MM Gross w/$423k Return *Corporate location does over $13.9MM in total gross sales w/estimated earnings of over $2.1MM The need for our services will never...
$49,500
2
Start-upProperty Management Business Opportunity
Own Your Own Property Management Business Property management is a service business. Experience incredible growth and thrive in a fragmented industry and bring it all together. Residential,...
$59,900
4
Dry Cleaners
$290,000
San Gabriel, CA
Start-upBody Contouring & Wellness Clinic
It's time to invest in yourself! Discover the freedom that comes with being your own boss by opening a body contouring and wellness clinic. We'll provide you with: 1. State-of-the-art equipment with...
$42,000
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Start-upOwn a Local (Non Doctor) GLP-1 Weight Loss Service Center--Huge Income
Don’t Buy a Franchise Learn Why Our Partnership is Superior Weight Loss is Huge! https://link.netscorepro. com/widget/bookings/steven-rafter But in your Browser...
$49,700
4
FranchiseGotcha Covered
Available Nationwide
Gotcha Covered franchise owners enjoy a high-income potential, impressive margins, and a great lifestyle selling blinds, shutters, shades and custom draperies to the home and commercial markets. Invest in yourself with a Gotcha Covered window treatment franchise. This low-risk, home-based business is the change you’ve been looking for.
$150,000
Start-upAsset Investigation Business
Why Start an Asset Investigation Business? Work from home Low overhead Large market size Little competition High profit margins Recession-proof Unlimited income potential We provide you with a "Turn...
$200,000
Start-upElectronics Repair Inside Walmart - 10 K + Walking Traffic Daily
A TECHY electronics repair franchise offers an exciting opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking a business venture with a proven track record. With a reputation for providing professional and...
$75,000
3
Start-upThe Learning Experience Franchise
The Learning Experience is the #1 leader in the daycare and early education industry—with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an amazing...
$150,000
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Start-upRichard's Painting, Your Neighborhood Painter
If you are looking for a low cost - high return business, then look no further than Richard's Painting. With our employee model we outperform most other painting franchises in ROI department. We are...
$39,950
8
Start-upMental Health Clinical Business, Exclusive Territories, Medicare other
MMHS (Mindful Mental Health Services) offers an exclusive territory-based management services agreement for individuals seeking to enter the rapidly growing mental health services industry....
$60,000
Salim Farha
Realty Executives of Northern California
Serving Merced County, CA
At Realty Executives Commercial we go the extra mile for our clients. We offer services in a sense as if we are purchasing or selling assets for our selves, that is the type of service you can expect from working with us. We tailor our interactions with you according to your needs and goals you are trying to achieve. We never leave any stones unturned trying to accomplish purchases, sales, leasing, buyouts, build outs, developing or just merely growing your portfolios.
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Start-upNOT another laundromat Laundry Business Opportunity!
“If you are viewing this ad, you must have thought of operating a laundromat in some capacity. I know because I was in your shoes. Searching online at multiple businesses for sale websites to takeover...
$29,000
3
Start-up$400B Health & Wellness Market – Proven Model with Recurring Revenue
Stepping into the thriving health and wellness industry has never been more promising. This franchise opportunity, backed by over three decades of success and a global health conglomerate, offers...
$60,000
Frozen Yogurt Business
$465,000
Ventura County, CA
Start-upDUCTS Air Duct Cleaning, Partner Program Opportunity.
The name says it all, DUCTS Air Duct Cleaning. When a potential client is searching for Air Duct Cleaning, and they pull up a DUCTS Air Duct Cleaning listing that is servicing their area, it's clear...
$29,000
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Start-upLoan Service Businesses FOR SALE ("TURN-KEY")
Are you looking to step into the financial services industry with a ready-made business? Are you looking to start generating 100K every month? The Potential is HERE Your search ends here! Discover a...
$5,000
2
FranchisePirtek USA
Available in California
PIRTEK is a trusted B2B and mobile hydraulic hose repair franchise with clients across several essential industries.
$100,000
Start-upOwn a Global Brand – Leguano® Franchise, 250+ Stores in 21 Countries
Leguano® is a German company with manufacturing based in Germany, recognized as the country’s leading barefoot footwear brand with more than 250 branded stores worldwide. The company combines...
$30,000
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Start-upRestaurant Exhaust Hood + Cooking Appliance Cleaning
MFS Trade School: Build Your Million-Dollar Cleaning Business In every commercial kitchen, fire prevention is the top priority. Grease buildup in exhaust systems is one of the leading causes of...
$5,290
3
Start-upUnlock Passive Income with S7EVEN's Turnkey Trucking Partnership
Take full ownership of your trucking company with S7EVEN’s passive income trucking partnership. For a single package price, you receive your own truck, fully purchased (Valued at $75,000), while we...
$100,000
5
Start-upNational Senior PCA, Home Health Care & Hospice Franchise
Are you interested in a healthcare career? And if you are a veteran, transitioning military member, or spouse, we want to help you join our military-connected $0 Fee Veteran Program with no upfront...
$30,000
Start-upAddress Addiction within Your Cultural Community Train-the-Trainer Opp
Your past does not have to define your future!!! If you ever experienced the cultural inequity that often times is seen at many addiction-recovery programs, this is your chance to change that for...
$160,000
2
Start-upShort Term Rental Property Management
We pride ourselves on being a leading technology company in the short-term rental property management space. With over 100 + destinations, we've been at the forefront of industry for over 17 years....
$75,000
Start-upAITrain AI-Powered Automation Platform – Adaptable for Any Business
Ever thought about offering AI solutions to clients or enhancing your own business with automation? Now you can—without hiring a development team or making a massive upfront investment. Overview:...
$19,500
2
Start-upSide Hustle or Full Time Bus Cost Analysis w/ BIG Profits from Home!
The largest independent cost reduction consulting firm in North America, with offices from coast-to-coast across the United States and Canada. **No Franchise Royalty for the First 12 Months! Yes One...
$44,000
Start-upNational Senior PCA, Home Health & Hospice Care Franchise
Are you interested in a healthcare career? And if you are a veteran, transitioning military member, or spouse, we want to help you join our military-connected $0 Fee Veteran Program with no upfront...
$30,000
FranchiseSlice House
Available in California
Slice House by Tony Gemignani - - A World Champion Pizza Maker's Franchise
$250,000
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.
