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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

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$5,000

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Start-upEarn $270K+ your first year with Farmers Ins, scale to $1M+ in 3 years

Step into an exciting opportunity to own and grow your own Farmers Insurance Agency in Northern California's North State region. As one of the most recognized and trusted names in the industry,...

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Start-upFully Automated Online Lending Business

It is very evident that in today’s economy with rising inflation and an overall higher cost of living, more and more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. With over 12 million Americans a year...

$100,000

$100,000

Start-up
Start-upTurnkey eBike Business - Full or Part Time - Storefront or from Home

How far can an ebike take you?? How about all the way to Easy Street! They say electric bikes can help you go farther, and I couldn’t agree more! I’m Brian Martell and for 5 years. I started off...

$19,000

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$19,000

Start-up
Start-upRed-E-Bins Has Opportunities in Your Area

**We will pay the Tariffs on the next 3 US territories sold** Red-E-Bins is a new concept to the North American market of personal and commercial disposal. Our trailer and bins are unique in the way...

$99,900

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$99,900

Start-up
Start-upTurn-Key Roofing Business with Established Brand

AI Powered Customer Acquisition + Over A Century of Experience in Home Improvement Roof Right Now is a proven system of success in the roofing industry. The Roof Right Now system is about 1 Roof done...

$50,000

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$50,000

Start-up
Start-upExclusive Garage Living Territory Available – Join a Growing Brand

Why Just Coat Floors When You Can Transform Entire Garages? Garage Living is a premium garage remodeling franchise serving homeowners who want their garages to make a statement. We go far beyond floor...

$60,000

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$60,000

Start-up
Start-upCivil Enforcement Business

There is a major problem: over 80% of judgment debts remain unsatisfied, amounting to trillions of dollars! That’s where you come in. With the power of the court, you can execute various types of...

$300,000

$300,000

Start-up
Start-upRobots are here to Stay! The Only Robotics & Franchise on the Market!

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...

$60,000

$60,000

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Start-up2 Truck fleet nets 10k+ Monthly

Price: $250,000 for 2 Semi-Truck Routes E2 Visa Approved EB 5 Visa Approved NO SBA 3rd PARTY FINANCE AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES 50% Down 700 credit score GOOD PROVABLE INCOME (LAST 2 Year Tax...

$200,000

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$200,000

Start-up
Start-upFactory Built Home Production Partnership

Join the Factory-Built Housing Revolution with PreFab Innovations PreFab Innovations is at the forefront of transforming the housing industry through factory-built solutions. This is more than...

$135,000

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$135,000

Start-up
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

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$10,000

Start-up

Established Refrigeration Service Company

$1,500,000 - California

$1,500,000

California

Nick Ramsey

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

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

$54,900

Start-up
Start-upOnigilly Japanese Kitchen - Franchise Locations - Available Now!

What is Onigilly? Journey back in time with us—over 1,000 years!—to the days of the traditional Samurai warrior. These fighters had to travel great distances for each stage of battle, which required...

$35,000

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$35,000

Start-up

Nanda M&AMI, CBI

Acacia Group, Inc.

Serving Santa Clara County, CA

Check out the company website at www.AcaciaGroupInc.com for details of our services.

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Start-upAI-Powered Digital Marketing Business – High Residuals + Full Training

**Own a Turnkey AI Digital Marketing Business with iMediaSalesTeam** Earn $50K–$100K+ in Recurring Residual Income Per Market Take control of your future as an owner-operator or scale by hiring...

$3,000

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$3,000

Start-up
Start-upExpress Trenchless Plumbing Franchise Opportunity

Express Trenchless Plumbing offers a modern, scalable plumbing franchise model built for long-term success. We specialize in cutting-edge, no-dig trenchless technology that sets our services apart...

$35,000

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$35,000

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Start-upOwn one of the only franchised consumer loan companies in the US

If you are looking for a consumer finance lending franchise for sale, that provides all of the resources and support you need to succeed, look no further than KeyStone Financial. We are currently...

$50,000

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$50,000

Start-up
Start-upRest Recovery Wellness (Ice Bath / Cold Plunge and Sauna Company)

Pioneering Health and Wellness License Opportunity We are the true one stop shop for wellness. We offer more tools and modalities then anyone in or around the market - COMPRESSION - PEMF - INFRARED...

$35,000

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$35,000

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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-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-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

Rare Opportunity: Well-Loved Dessert Business Up for Grabs!

$178,000 - Concord, CA

$178,000

Concord, CA

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
Established Automotive Repair Franchise in Contra Costa County, CA

Antioch, CA

A rare opportunity to purchase a successful Automotive Repair franchise in Contra Costa County, California. The Seller is confident in the future of this business and is willing to offer a Sellers...

$199,999

$199,999

Cash Flow: $93,419

Well-Established Beauty Brand Around 25 Years of Success Owners Retire

California

A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and consistently profitable cosmetics company based in Southern California, the United States. With around 25 years of growth, the business continues...

$38,800,000

$38,800,000

Cash Flow: $7,689,686

Turnkey & Scalable B2B & C Full-Service Marketing & Print Franchise

Los Angeles County, CA

Business Description Nestled in a thriving part of South Bay in LA County is a privileged opportunity to acquire a well-established Profitable & Trusted Brand of business services, print, signage, and...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

35 years established sushi restaurant for sale in SF Inner Sunset

San Francisco, CA

Established Sushi Restaurant - 35 Years of Continuous Operation in San Francisco's Inner Sunset District This well-established sushi restaurant presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in one of...

$150,000

$150,000

Turnkey Custom Picture Framing Shop

Ventura County, CA

This established custom framing business provides high-quality, professional framing services for artwork, photographs, and collectibles. Operating from the same convenient, high-visibility location...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $66,624

Established Lifestyle Retailer (Books, Gifts & Svcs) Prime Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Established Lifestyle Retailer (Books, Gifts & Services) Prime Location Los Angeles County Own a Lifestyle Brand with Deep Community Roots This is your chance to acquire a well-established specialty...

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$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $220,000

Car Dealership for Sale over 40 years in business

Los Angeles, CA

Opportunity to acquire a well-known auto dealership that has proudly served the community for over 40 years. This thriving business sits on a spacious 60,000 sq. ft. lot with excellent visibility and...

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$745,000

$745,000

Martial Arts School- Prime Location in the Heart of Encinitas!

Encinitas, CA

Prime Location in the heart of Encinitas! This fully equipped 1,500 sq. ft. martial arts studio is turnkey and ready for new ownership. It features a spacious mat area, inviting front lobby, front...

$45,000

$45,000

Drainage Contractors

$1,191,000 - Marin County, CA

$1,191,000

Marin County, CA

Ardeshir Vosooghi

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Established speciality soap factory for sell

San Diego, CA

This established business is a top seller in Amazon's cast iron soap market. Has over 20 SKUS with hundreds of positive reviews. The owner has relocated and is looking to sell the business...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Buy the Property and the Business.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Joshua Tree, CA

(All Equipment AS-IS) 2 - 60# FL Speed Queen 2 - 40# FL Heubsch (2016) 13 - 30# FL Heubsch (2018) 6 - 20# FL Heubsch (2018) 4 - 10# TL Heubsch (2018) 14 - 30# Stack Dryers (2021) 2 - Changers 4 -...

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$995,000

$995,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Boutique Personal Fitness Center

Palm Springs, CA

This upscale, appointment-only personal fitness and Pilates studio offers a serene and private environment for clients seeking personalized training tailored to their unique health and wellness goals....

$390,000

$390,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

Auto Repair Shop - Business Only - There for 4 decades

Los Angeles, CA

Auto Repair Shop - Business Only, Sales - $427,000 yearly, Owner is the mechanic and he has 1 employee. Owner has being there for over 42 years. In the heart of Los Angeles, Reason for selling -...

$199,000

$199,000

EBITDA: $164,000

Turnkey Automotive Coatings & Glass Service Business

Westlake Village, CA

ClearView Automotive is a well-established, highly profitable automotive coatings and glass services business serving Southern California since 2013. The company specializes in commercial fleet work,...

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$210,000

$210,000

Cash Flow: $76,000

Established Auto Repair Business – $273K SDE – Semi-Absentee

Roseville, CA

Rare chance to acquire a reputable, highly profitable auto repair shop that has become a staple in its local community. Known for its honest service, loyal customer base, and highly skilled team, this...

$1,295,000

$1,295,000

Cash Flow: $273,155

Elite Transportation Business – $150K SDE & Major Reputation

Los Angeles, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable chauffeured transportation business with nearly two decades of proven success. It’s strategically positioned near LAX, Beverly Hills, and Downtown LA –...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $109,074

Jim Pate

Restaurant Realty Company

Serving Contra Costa County, CA

Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.

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Construction Management & Consulting Firm

California

Well-established construction management firm in Southern California is available for acquisition. This company brings a strong, experienced team and a solid track record handling projects for...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Cash Flow: $892,840

Nail salon for sale, Coastal San Diego, CA—very busy shopping center.

Solana Beach, CA

Established, modern nail salon in a prime coastal North County San Diego shopping center. The trade area draws from affluent communities nearby and sees 20,000+ vehicles/day on the main arterial....

$235,000

$235,000

"Profitable Massage Spa with High Traffic —Orange County"

$99,000 - Orange, CA

$99,000

Orange, CA

Juice Bar Franchise for Sale in Sacramento County

Elk Grove, CA

This is a turnkey franchise juice bar. It is a well-known national health and wellness brand, located in a highly trafficked retail center in Sacramento County. The location is excellent, anchored by...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $41,776

ESTABLISHED NAIL SALON...a decade of Health Nail Beauty in LA, CA

Los Angeles County, CA

This Nail Salon has a solid foundation and has been established since 2014 in a vibrant part of the community. The neighborhood blends an upscale yet approachable vibe, making it the perfect back drop...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $178,238

Rock Climbing Experience and Education Company

California

This business is perfect for an outdoor enthusiast! Step into a fully operational guide company actively serving customers in 8 different beautiful parks and recreational areas in Southern California...

$190,000

$190,000

Cash Flow: $117,087

Auto Body Shop with Spray Booth & Licenses – Anaheim/Stanton Area

Stanton, CA

Profitable and well-established auto body shop for sale in the Anaheim/Stanton area. The facility is approximately 3,000 sq. ft. with very low rent of only $3,500/month. The shop comes fully equipped...

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$180,000

$180,000

Profitable Semi-Absentee Engineering & Design Firm – Licensee Stays!

Santa Clara County, CA

SALE PENDING - no new NDA/LOI are being accepted at this time. Here’s a rare chance to own a profitable, debt-free, semi-absentee engineering and design firm in California — a business that runs...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $320,000

Subway - Southern CA - Multi-Unit (8+ Stores)

California

Subway started small in the USA before becoming the largest string of sandwich shops in the world. Subway restaurants are owned by more than 21,000 franchisees in more than 100 countries around the...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $355,127

Iconic business for sale in the heart of historic Nevada City

Nevada City, CA

Established in 1988 on Commercial Street in Nevada City, California, J.J. Jackson’s is known for its curated selection of beautiful and unique textiles, tableware, body care, travel gear, greeting...

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$129,000

$129,000

Retro Diner offered with Property - San Francisco

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Francisco, CA

Description: This iconic restaurant is offered with Property. Located in San Francisco's Richmond District, this is a beloved neighborhood diner that has been serving classic American fare since 1959....

$1,450,000

$1,450,000

Cash Flow: $215,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Long established shop with fleet accounts

San Diego, CA

40 year auto repair business in the Miramar area located in an industrial area with 50%+ business to business activity with plenty more opportunity if you're willing to knock on doors or targeted...

$290,000

$290,000

Cash Flow: $145,000

Turnkey Commercial Kitchen and Catering Business Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Established in 2022, this thriving commercial kitchen and catering operation presents an exceptional opportunity in the heart of Valley Village. With $890,000 in annual revenue and $183,000 in...

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$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $890,000

Absentee Owner Liquor store

Walnut, CA

1). Monthly gross is $ 40,000 per month 2). Monthly rents $ 5,800 + Including NNN 3).10 year Lease 4). size is approx.2,520 SF.+ High ceiling. 5). 7-day business, hours are from 9 to 9 pm Monday thru...

$240,000

$240,000

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.