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Profitable Payroll Processing & Compliance Business – Scalable

Sacramento, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established payroll processing and compliance company with a strong client base and recurring monthly revenue. The company provides full-service payroll...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Remodeled beauty in Carson

Carson, CA

Exceptional opportunity to own a fully remodeled store in a sought after location. All washers and most dryers under warranty. Beautiful fluff & fold room ready for an operator to offer the service....

$895,000

$895,000

High Profiting Absentee Operated Bubble Tea Shop

Cupertino, CA

*** MOTIVATED SELLER!! - HIGH PROFITING - ABSENTEE OPERATED *** Well-established & maintained bubble tea store! The right owner-operator can easily increase profits by working at the store and opening...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $288,777

Virtual West Hollywood, CA Tax Book of Business for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

• The owner is an EA • This practice was established in 2004 • All clients are serviced remotely • Software in use includes ProSeries • Approximately 180 individual tax returns with an average fee of...

$240,000

$240,000

Drive Into Profits — Own a Turn-Key Golf Cart Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Thriving Golf Cart Rental, Sales & Repair Business. Step into a profitable, well-established golf cart business with a stellar local reputation. Serving the NorCal community for years, this...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $282,806

Los Angeles CPA Firm for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

CPA firm for sale in Los Angeles, CA. This Firm has been operating in the city of Los Angeles for the past 4 years and the Seller is looking forward to new opportunities outside of LA. This is not a...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $143,458

Anaheim CPA Firm for Sale

Anaheim, CA

CPA firm for sale in Anaheim, CA. This well-established firm is offering a partial sale in order to reduce the Seller’s workload in anticipation of retirement. The Seller is retaining the current...

$129,000

$129,000

Vending Machines - Scalable & Great Margins

Los Angeles, CA

Lucrative – Semi-Passive – Vending Machine Business (healthy snacks & drinks) covering Greater Los Angeles areas. Semi-absentee, great margins, and plenty of room for growth. Each vending machine...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Online Sports Uniform Sales, Huge Potential

San Joaquin County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to own a GEM, this Newly Established Online Sale Company is ready to Take Off. They Target sports teams across the nation. The Entire Business can be conducted Online. They...

$350,000

$350,000

Liquor, High Vol and low rent, Huge Potentials

Los Angeles County, CA

This well-established neighborhood market/liquor store has been serving its community for years and operates from a 1,000 sq. ft. retail space in a high-traffic area. The business generates...

$229,000

$229,000

Profitable Pest Control Franchise – Serving Orange & LA Co

Orange County, CA

This established pest control franchise serves a prime Southern California territory with year-round demand driven by the region’s warm climate, dense population, and diverse ecosystems. Most revenue...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $295,576

Charming cafe and deli shop for sale in Downtown Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek, CA

Established Cafe and Deli Operation in Prime Downtown Walnut Creek Location This well-positioned cafe and deli presents an exceptional opportunity in the heart of Downtown Walnut Creek's business...

$129,000

$129,000

Absentee run boba tea shop for sale in SF lower haight

San Francisco, CA

Absentee run boba tea shop for sale in San Francisco lower Haight on Divisadero street. Approximately 700 square feet with 10 seating. Lease amount is $3300. Young locals embrace the Lower Haight for...

$110,000

$110,000

Excellent location/Auto shop in Hollywood, CA

$160,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$160,000

Los Angeles, CA

Brand Strategy & Communications Agency

Los Angeles County, CA

This established marketing agency has spent more than 20 years delivering measurable results for high-profile consumer brands in industries like personal care, wellness, lifestyle, and health. The...

$2,245,000

$2,245,000

Cash Flow: $590,000

"Own a Piece of History" Dry Cleaner & Plant

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to own a CENTURY old Dry Cleaner & Plant, very well established in a high traffic area in San Fernando Valley, years of loyal repeat customer base, offers full service, Dry...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

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TNW Business Brokers

Serving San Bernardino County, CA

TNW BUSINESS BROKERS offers hands on business experience in a wide variety of industries and provides the client with a structured preparation and methods for our market segment. We leverage the transaction process simple and more consistent. Our brokers work diligently with our principals. Our buyer database provides us to efficiently manage the buyer's process, increasing the buyer's activity, and improving the likelihood that will have a qualified buyer available for the listed businesses for sale.

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Established Vending Machine Route with 12 Machines

Corona, CA

Profitable Vending Machine Route – Riverside & San Bernardino Counties Turnkey vending machine business with 12 well-placed snack and drink combo machines in high-traffic locations across Riverside...

$70,000

$70,000

Profitable Teriyaki Restaurant in Prime Hayward Location

Hayward, CA

A well-established, owner-operated teriyaki restaurant located in a high-traffic shopping plaza in Hayward, CA. This turnkey operation is perfect for an owner-operator looking to take over a stable...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Hot Pot Chinese Restaurant In Roseville

Roseville, CA

To receive the Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM), please fill out the "Contact Form" on this page to electronically sign an NDA. This is a well-established and fully equipped hot pot...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Wildly Popular French Bakery For Sale! SDE above $160k/yr. Prime spot!

Contra Costa County, CA

Profitable and Popular French Bakery For Sale! SDE above $160k/yr. Prime Location & Community! RRC# 5088 Location: Contra Costa County Description: A line of forms daily at this French Bakery's door....

$249,900

$249,900

Farmers Agency

Los Angeles County, CA

Established Farmers Insurance Agency - San Fernando Valley Opportunity This well-established Farmers Insurance franchise presents an exceptional opportunity for qualified agents seeking a profitable...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $225,000

5 DAYS Poke Restaurant near CAL ARTS & SIX FLAGS $225,000

Stevenson Ranch, CA

Well-known Asian restaurant located in the desirable Santa Clarita / Stevenson Ranch area. Since opening in 2018, the restaurant has built a strong reputation and a loyal local customer base. The...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Profitable Indian Bakery in Dense Populated Area w/ Spacious Facility

Mountain View, CA

Well-established, owner-operated Indian bakery with loyal catering clientele. With 2,100 square feet, this business offers excellent potential to scale catering services, expand product offerings, or...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

High End Liquor Store Near Venice Beach

Los Angeles, CA

STORE SALES ARE $80,000 PER MONTH . ITS A 100 PERCENT EMPLOYEE RUN STORE . STORE IS COMPLETELY REMODELED . EXTRA INCOME $ 1500 PER MONTH. RENT IS $6900 INCLUDING TRIPLE NET. LANDLORD IS INTERESTED IN...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $222,000

Side Hustle or Full Time Cost Analytics Business w/ Strong Profits!

$50,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$50,000

Los Angeles, CA

Chemical feed systems

Laguna Hills, CA

Devise Fabrication designs and builds chemical feed systems for the water and waste treatment plants throughout the country. We currently have a couple of distributors in California, Nevada, Arizona,...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Established Small Law Firm with Guaranteed High Six Figure Income

Los Angeles County, CA

ESTABLISHED BEVERLY HILLS LAW FIRM - GUARANTEED HIGH SIX-FIGURE INCOME This profitable legal practice presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in prestigious Beverly Hills, California. The firm...

$450,000

$450,000

Established Italian Restaurant with Hookah Lounge

Los Angeles, CA

Established in 2004, Casa Nuova Italian Cuisine is a beloved, family-owned restaurant and bar that blends tradition with thoughtful modernization. Following an extensive remodel in 2017—years in the...

$199,000

$199,000

Liquor Store & Market, Huge Upside Potential Alameda, California

Alameda, CA

MS Real Estate is thrilled to share an exceptional opportunity to acquire a market and liquor store in one of Alameda, California's most affluent neighborhoods. Established in 2013, this well-managed...

$119,000

$119,000

Big & Amazing Remodel Liquor Store. Absentee Owner - Must See.

Santa Clarita, CA

Absentee Owner. Completely Remodeled. 2000 Square Feet Store. New Counter Tops, flooring, Lighting, Gondolas and Shelves. Front Parking in Busy Shopping Complex. Bitcoin Machine and ATM Machine income...

$300,000

$300,000

BREAKFAST(8:00-3:30)Strong Cash flow $145,000/Turnkey Opportunity

Yorba Linda, CA

Own a profitable and established restaurant located in high income neighborhood the heart of affluent Yorba Linda! Modern and Stylish Brunch Restaurant enjoys heavy foot traffic and a strong local...

$265,000

$265,000

Cash Flow: $145,000

European Vehicle Auto Service

Laguna Hills, CA

The European vehicle auto service business has been established as a family-owned business for over30 years. The business is located in the heart of South Orange County and has a very loyal customer...

$145,000

$145,000

Cash Flow: $51,500

Pizza Roseville Nets $131,000 yr. SBA $57,000 Dn.Incl. Inv.

Roseville, CA

Established since 2000. Shows well , Clean throughout. Seller is heading toward retirement. The store will need an interior upgrade in the coming years. The Franchisor is very flexible regarding this...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $131,000

Sushi Restaurant-Prime Orange county $1.35M+ Sales

Aliso Viejo, CA

Rare opportunity to own a long standing highly reputable Sushi Restaurant in one of the best locations. 25 years of proven history with loyal and consistent customer base. 3 Japanese sushi chefs(owner...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $193,500

2 Market Sushi for sale

Murrieta, CA

Two Market Sushi in Menifee and Murrieta for sale. This is a Franchise. The franchisor gets 35% and the Franchisee gets 65% of sales. No rent or utilities. The refrigerator, freezer, storage room, and...

$80,000

$80,000

Electric Bike Brand in a growing industry

$50,000 - Santa Ana, CA

$50,000

Santa Ana, CA

Liquor, High Vol and low rent, Huge Potentials.

Los Angeles, CA

Business Summary Monthly Gross Sales: $40,000 Net Monthly Income: $4,000 Monthly Rent: $3,500 Lease Terms: Through 2030 Store Size: 1,000 sq. ft. Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Employees: 1...

$229,000

$229,000

Cash Flow: $48,000

Non-Emergency Med Trans LA,Ventura

Ventura County, CA

Non-emergency Medical Transportation operating in LA and Ventura Counties 6 vehicle fleet: #4 - 2024, #2 - 2019 with an estimated value of $430,000. Clients consist of Transportation Brokers,...

$995,000

$995,000

Cash Flow: $450,000

Rare Opportunity: Established Sushi & Bar with Proven $1.4M+ Sales

Lake Forest, CA

Ozen Sushi (Cha Sushi & Bar) – Business Summary Ozen Sushi, also operating as Cha Sushi & Bar, is a thriving, turnkey sushi restaurant located in the bustling Foothill Ranch Towne Centre in Lake...

$700,000

$700,000

Established Medical Device Company – FDA Certified, Global Footprint

Alameda County, CA

A mission-critical medical device company with a proven track record in emergency respiratory care is now available for acquisition. With over four decades of operational history and global field...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $200,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $200,000

Sylmar BBQ (Armenian BBQ)

Sylmar, CA

Incredible opportunity to own a fully operational and beloved Middle Eastern restaurant in the heart of Sylmar. Known as Sylmar BBQ, this established business features a fully equipped kitchen, a...

$225,000

$225,000

Architectural Firm with 4 Years of Upward Growth

Los Angeles, CA

Presenting a leading architectural firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in church projects and high-end research and development laboratories. With over 30 years of experience, this firm offers...

$1,655,000

$1,655,000

Cash Flow: $457,674

Flower Shop in Downtown LA

Los Angeles, CA

Welcome to the heart of downtown Los Angeles and seize the opportunity to own a flourishing flower shop that epitomizes elegance and style. Located in a prime area with high foot traffic, this...

$165,000

$165,000

Central Coast Full-Service Sign & Graphics Shop - Established, Turnkey

Atascadero, CA

Central Coast living! This is a well-established, full-service sign and graphics business with a loyal customer base and a stellar reputation for quality, service, and creative solutions. Located in a...

$120,000

$120,000

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Profitable Central Coast Pet Grooming Business

Los Osos, CA

Turn your passion for pets into profit! This dog spa, located in Morro Bay, is a well-established grooming business with a loyal year-round clientele, prime location, and excellent reputation. Fully...

$120,000

$120,000

Popular Liquor Store - Seller retiring (Sherman Oaks)

Sherman Oaks, CA

Description: This Liquor Store is a long-standing, family-run liquor store on Ventura Boulevard that’s been part of Sherman Oaks since 1947. It offers a variety of wine, spirits, and soft beverages...

$99,000

$99,000

Turnkey Kitchen and Mediterranean

$49,000 - Carson, CA

$49,000

Carson, CA

Profitable Round Table Pizza Package Deal – San Joaquin County

San Joaquin County, CA

Two strong-performing Round Table Pizza franchise locations available as a package deal in thriving San Joaquin County. Located just 6 miles apart, these stores are perfectly positioned for easy...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $251,800

Mexican Restaurant for Sale next to University of La Verne

La Verne, CA

Established Mexican restaurant strategically located next to the University of La Verne, offering exceptional visibility and consistent customer traffic from the college community. This...

$85,000

$85,000

Profitable Mrs. Fields Franchise for Sale in High-Traffic SoCal Mall

Downey, CA

This Franchise for Sale is an established and profitable Mrs. Fields Cookies location situated in the high-performing Stonewood Center, one of Southern California's busiest regional malls. With a...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $51,342

Sweet Franchise for Sale in High-Traffic SoCal Lifestyle Center

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Don't miss this sweet opportunity to own a nationally recognized Mrs. Fields Cookies Franchise for Sale in the heart of Rancho Cucamonga's premier retail destination—Victoria Gardens. This store...

$59,000

$59,000

Cash Flow: $5,415

Sandwich Franchise - 100% Employee Run - Low Rent - High Net

San Bernardino County, CA

Great opportunity to own a premium, low rent, 100% absentee owned, 100% employee run, Sandwich Franchise. Please note, that this desirable sandwich franchisees is located inside a large high...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $145,330

Los Alamitos Pool Service Route for Sale

Orange County, CA

Step into a dream route with Business goodwill included via Name and phone number. Excellent Service technician in place servicing 40 pools. Highly seasoned clientele created over the last two...

$148,800

$148,800

Cash Flow: $175,000

Security Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service

Stanislaus County, CA

Seller may carry small note or consider reasonable offers. 2025 Update: Business is growing and Owner is Hiring while Actively Selling the Business in preparation for retirement. Having established...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $77,329

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.