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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

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$75,000

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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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$150,000

Start-up
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

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$39,950

Start-up
Start-upAverage location $2.2MM w/$422k Return. Cabinet & Countertop Business.

We do the cold calling for you. We generate leads using our well trained call center. As soon as someone gets a building permit approve, we call to congratulate them and set an appointment. We run a...

$59,500

$59,500

Start-up
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

$575,000

Start-up
Start-upProfitable Cabinet Dealership – $250k+ Potential, No Royalties

Are you a successful sales leader, corporate professional, or veteran who has hit an income ceiling? Are you tired of building someone else's dream and ready to invest in a real, tangible asset for...

$250,000

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$250,000

Start-up
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

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$30,000

Start-up
Start-upTruck Driving School - Driving Academy - $500K in Sales Guaranteed

Call for details Welcome to our Truck Driving School franchise, called Driving Academy a profitable and growing market that offers a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to tap into a high-demand...

$50,000

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$50,000

Start-up
Start-up$1 for a Fully Automated Real Estate Investing Business!!

Are you looking for passive income? Would you like to invest in a hands-off opportunity FOR JUST $1 UPFRONT, where an experienced company handles everything from A to Z, and you simply receive 70% of...

$1

$1

Start-up
OC Softball Camp -Established & Turnkey Sports Training Business

Newport Beach, CA

Are you looking to step into a profitable, ready-to-run sports training business with a strong local reputation? Here’s your opportunity to acquire OC Softball Camp, a fully established training...

$75,000

$75,000

Profitable & Popular: Dirty Dough Valencia - Ready for New Owner.

Stevenson Ranch, CA

Profitable & Popular: Dirty Dough Valencia - Your Turnkey Path to Sweet Success! Summary: Own a top-rated Dirty Dough franchise in prime Valencia, CA! Boasting a near 5-star Google rating, this bakery...

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Cash Flow: $217,033

Profitable Deli Grass Valley | Ready to Go | Live the Dream

Nevada City, CA

Profitable Deli Grass Valley | Ready to Go | Live the Dream RRC#: 5109 Asking Price: Offered at $179000 Location: 101 W McKnight Way, Grass Valley Annual Revenue: $359,000 Annual Cash Flow: $67,443...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $67,443

Franchise Operator's Top In-Home Dog Training Franchise

$900,000 - Laguna Niguel, CA

$900,000

Laguna Niguel, CA

Part-Time Business | Established Contra Costa Alameda County Accounts

Berkeley, CA

Flexible Ownership Options This home-based Treasure Tower Rewards Program operates under a nationally recognized brand, providing a proven reward and motivation system for children in dental offices,...

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$61,970

$61,970

Lighting & Grip Rentals-Film Production SoCal

Los Angeles County, CA

RENTAL VEHICLES - CUSTOM TRUCKS Lighting efficiently transported, deployed and wrapped! Custom trucks are designed around the Mercedes-Dodge “Sprinter” platform. The company is a premier equipment and...

$2,250,000

$2,250,000

Cash Flow: $469,648

Rick Teh, EMBA, CBI

Accel Business Advisors

Serving Alameda County, CA

We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners; We will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Through our rigorous training programs, our brokers have learned how to find the right buyer for your business and how to make the closing process run smoothly.

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Established Hospice for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

We are pleased to present a rare opportunity to acquire a fully licensed, ACHC hospice agency located in Southern California. Annual cash flow is $1,200,000. This agency is in good standing, currently...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Established Florist Shop in the Heart of Old Town Goleta

Goleta, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-owned flower business with over 40 years of service in the community. Specializing in fresh, high-quality flowers for all occasions,...

$50,000

$50,000

Well-Established Window Coverings & Flooring Co.

Los Angeles County, CA

For decades, this family-owned and operated business has been a premier provider and installer of window coverings and flooring. The Company offers a variety of high-quality products (eg. drapes,...

$1,360,000

$1,360,000

Cash Flow: $417,753

Iconic Windmill Cafe

Santa Cruz, CA

An exciting opportunity to own the Windmill Cafe, a well-loved dining destination in Santa Cruz, located in a highly visible, easily accessible area, the café has built a loyal customer base of...

$139,000

$139,000

3,450sf K-town 8 Years Established Restaurant w/Beer&Wine License

Los Angeles, CA

Rent is $11,780.00/mo(cam included). 2 chefs, 4 part time employees. Owner works around 20 hrs per week. Business opens 7 days a week....

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$288,000

$288,000

Prime-General Public Works Contractor, $14.5M Sales, $1.26M DE

Los Angeles County, CA

Established for over 30 years, this Southern California–based Prime General Contractor specializes in large-scale public works and prevailing wage projects ranging from $3 million to $10+ million....

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

Cash Flow: $1,262,831

Sushi and Asian Cuisine Franchise

Riverside County, CA

This is a rare chance to acquire a successful sushi and Asian-inspired food business with two in-store locations inside major Southern California supermarkets. The model is franchise-ready and...

$319,000

$319,000

Cash Flow: $195,163

Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale

$100,000 - San Francisco, CA

$100,000

San Francisco, CA

Gym & fitness center

Beaumont, CA

Operating continuously since 1982, this high-end fitness center boasts a strong reputation, loyal clientele, and a prime, high traffic location. The facility is spotless, professional, and...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Highly Profitable Indoor Plastering Biz – 40+ Years Reputation

Monterey County, CA

An established name in the construction industry, this plastering company is now available for purchase. With over four decades of proven operations, this business represents a rare opportunity to...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $173,215

Successful Thai Restaurant on Huntington Beach's Main Thoroughfare

Huntington Beach, CA

Step into a turnkey Thai restaurant operation that delivers immediate cash flow and lifestyle freedom on Huntington Beach's busiest corridor. This established community favorite generates consistent...

$239,000

$239,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Established Low-Waste, Plant-Based Refill Grocery Store

Long Beach, CA

Ethikli Sustainable Market has been a pioneer in refill and low-waste grocery in Long Beach since 2021. With the founder relocating overseas, this is a rare chance to step into a proven model without...

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$70,000

$70,000

Tutoring Center Roseville

Roseville, CA

Established Tutoring Center for Sale in Roseville, CA This profitable K-12 tutoring franchise has been serving the Roseville community since 2014, generating $200,000 in annual revenue with strong...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $166,657

Palo Alto – Poke Restaurant with Type-1 Hood in Kitchen

Palo Alto, CA

Business Name: Poke One Palo Alto. Located in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, this well-established poke restaurant sits just steps away from Stanford University, top tech company campuses, and...

$198,000

$198,000

Established Asian Restaurant with ABC 41 License

San Diego, CA

An established, high-volume Asian restaurant in a desirable San Diego location is now available for acquisition. The business currently operates under an absentee owner model and possesses a valuable...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $168,714

Hip Late Night Pizzeria in Downtown Chico **Priced to Sell** Firm

Chico, CA

Are you ready to take the reins of a hot, in-demand pizzeria that already boasts a loyal customer base and a rock-solid reputation? This is your chance to own a turnkey business with high visibility,...

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$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $36,000

Price Reduced | Established & Growing Massage/Facial Franchise

Sacramento, CA

Motivated Sellers desire quick close. Discover a rare opportunity to own a thriving and highly reputable massage and facial spa franchise! Located in a prime area experiencing exceptional development...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $127,367

Kegerator Vending Machine Hardware and Software Business for Sale

$7,500,000 - San Diego, CA

$7,500,000

San Diego, CA

Profitable Precision Mold Maker & Machine Shop

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Butte County, CA

The company specializes in class “A”, high-production, tight-tolerance, multi-cavity plastic injection molds to produce pipette tips and other related parts for the bio-medical industry. They prides...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Cash Flow: $600,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale

Thousand Oaks, CA

Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale in Thousand Oaks! As a Farmers Insurance Agency Owner, you will join a group of business owners representing a strong and respected brand. Opportunity to...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Must see the modern facility Urgent Care

Orange County, CA

Urgent Care is a full-service offering on-site pharmacy, x-rays, COVID-19 testing, and more for adults and children in south Orange County also a Med Spa . Conveniently located in the south OC for the...

$7,999,000

$7,999,000

Cash Flow: $1,500,000

Turn Key Restaurant in Downtown Burlingame w/ Outdoor Patio

Burlingame, CA

Step into a rare restaurant opportunity adjacent to Burlingame ave, that’s been part of the community for 20 years. This is a turnkey business operating as a Japanese restaurant ,but perfect for a...

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$179,000

$179,000

Successful Property Management Company 700K cashflow

Santa Clara County, CA

FOR SALE: High-Profit Property Management Company | $2.2M Located in One of California’s Fastest-Growing Cities | $700K Annual Cash Flow $2.4M+ Operating Income with upside potential This is a rare,...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Cash Flow: $700,000

Restaurant in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Greek-style restaurant with other variety of entrees and sandwiches for breakfast and Lunch. Near hotels, potential for tourist customers. Rated A from the health department. Potential for more...

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$328,000

$328,000

Cash Flow: $496,600

High Volume Retiring Dry Cleaners

Lake Forest, CA

1). Monthly gross is $ 42,000 per month 2). Monthly rents $ 8,000 +$1,000 NNN 3).3 year Lease 4). size is approx.1,600 SF.+ High ceiling. 5). OWNER SINCE: 2004 6). The average net income possible is $...

$445,000

$445,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

National Pool Route Sales Lic RE Broker CA#01899885 FL#BK33740409

National Pool Route Sales, LLC

Serving Orange County, CA

National Pool Route Sales is the largest and one of the most successful swimming pool service company brokers in the United States. Our 40 years of experience gives us the ability to help beyond the purchase. Our clients enjoy success because of our free consulting and aftermarket care. Almost every client who purchases through our company receives: free consulting through Charles Baird Consulting, access to a world-class industry education website and numerous other business and marketing aids. Our aftermarket care is invaluable and cannot be duplicated. Others may promise, we deliver.

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Premier Smoke Shop in Modesto

Modesto, CA

This listing is for the smoke shop of smoke shops in the Modesto area. Established & over six years in business with loyal customer base built from day one. One owner since built, ownership has never...

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$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Boutique Fitness Franchise

Los Angeles, CA

Upscale boutique fitness franchise in excellent location in Granada Hills shopping mall with strong anchors. 240+ members with 4.9 star reviews across Yelp, Google and Classpass. Excellent tenured...

$100,000

$100,000

Turnkey Orange County Residential Property Management Business

$1,999,000 - Orange County, CA

$1,999,000

Orange County, CA

Established Farmers Agency For Sale In Irvine

Irvine, CA

Agent has been with Farmers Insurance for over 38 years and is looking to retire. The agency is well established and has 1 dually licensed staff. The service commissions are approximately 100,000 with...

$130,000

$130,000

Established Salon & Spa in Duarte – High-Traffic Location.

Duarte, CA

Turnkey Beauty Salon & Spa for Sale – Fully Equipped & Ready to Go! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a well-established beauty salon and spa in a prime location! This beautifully designed...

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$47,000

$47,000

Cash Flow: $1,160

Leading provider of industrial packaging and insulation solutions

San Juan Capistrano, CA

Master Pack presents an acquisition opportunity in the industrial packaging and insulation solutions sector, with a track record of over 44 years of excellence and a solid base of loyal, repeat...

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$575,000

$575,000

EBITDA: $166,114

Franchised Juice Bar - 100% Employee Run - High Gross - High Net

Los Angeles County, CA

Great opportunity to acquire a well-established, 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, franchised juice bar in a very desirable and upscale community of Los Angeles County. Please note, that...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $192,784

Round Table Pizza - CA

Alameda County, CA

Since its founding in 1959, Round Table Pizza has been recognized as "Pizza Royalty™” for its homemade dough, signature three-cheese blend and gold-standard ingredients topped to the edge. Customers...

$785,000

$785,000

Cash Flow: $221,380

Fresno Pool Service Route for Sale

Fresno County, CA

Great appreciative clients, all customers are very reasonable and friendly. Efficient routes that are organized daily by location. Excellent layout for growth. 6 of the 75 pools are chemical only...

$121,800

$121,800

Cash Flow: $139,500

Foodlicious Restaurant for Sale

North Hollywood, CA

An incredible opportunity awaits with Foodlicious, a well established restaurant located in the vibrant center of North Hollywood. Positioned in a high visibility area with excellent foot traffic,...

$70,000

$70,000

Successful Sub Shop Franchise For Sale

Grass Valley, CA

Established in 1992, this Port of Subs franchise presents a rare opportunity for an owner-operator to own a turnkey business and achieve the American dream. With over 30 years of loyal customers and a...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

Established Men’s Wellness Clinic in Prime West Hollywood Location

West Hollywood, CA

Business Overview Ultimate Male West Hollywood is a turnkey men’s wellness and aesthetics clinic located on iconic Sunset Boulevard, offering a full suite of in-demand services including Testosterone...

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$399,000

$399,000

Irvine - Coffee/Tea Boba Shop w/Kiosk Ordering System-ABSENTEE OWNER

Irvine, CA

Serious Inquiries Only: Fill out the contact form for a confidentiality agreement to be emailed to you AND SEND proof of funds. Both items required prior to disclosing sensitive business details....

$195,000

$195,000

High Volume Full Serve Bar & Grill Adjacent to Rose Parade route

Pasadena, CA

Unveiling an exceptional opportunity to own a high-volume Bar & Grill located in the heart of downtown Pasadena, California. Brilliantly situated adjacent to the vibrant Rose Parade route, this...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $405,000

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.