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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

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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
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

$30,000

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Established Property Management Company – Growth Potential

El Cajon, CA

Excellent cash flowing San Diego Property Management company for someone who wants to immediately step in to a book of business. Opportunities for real estate transactions with the clients as well as...

$600,000

$600,000

Established Gym For Sale in Sacramento Metro Area

Roseville, CA

Step into ownership of a premier D1 Training franchise—America’s trusted name in athletic performance. This facility offers cutting-edge training programs designed for scholastic athletes, adults, and...

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$150,000

$150,000

Established Gym For Sale in Sonoma County- Under 1yr old!!

Petaluma, CA

Step into ownership of a premier D1 Training franchise—America’s trusted name in athletic performance. This facility offers cutting-edge training programs designed for scholastic athletes, adults, and...

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$575,000

$575,000

Three High-Performing Jamba Juice Franchise Locations – Turnkey Opport

Corona, CA

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own three well-established and rapidly growing Jamba Juice franchise stores in high-traffic Southern California locations. These stores are fully staffed,...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

USDA food processing plant

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Lynwood, CA

USDA Food processing plant that have been operating in Los Angeles for over 30 years, Selling whole sale, Chicken Sauage, Chilli. Head Cheese,to local food stores in Los Angeles. There or other...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Commercial door, frame and hardware supply/installation company

California

Commercial door, frame, and hardware business out of LA County area. We have been around for 25 years or so. We typically work out of the southern California area, but our customers work statewide....

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

motorcycle ,Dirt Bike rental and riding school

Inglewood, CA

Profitable Motorcycle Riding School, Wheelie Stunt School, Dirt Bike Rental and tours, Boat and Fishing Rentals in Southern California. Operating since 2017, this well-established business includes a...

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$600,000

$600,000

Possible Owner Financing for Established Boat Repair business.

Yuba City, CA

Seize the opportunity to own JBT Marine, a well-established and highly reputable boat repair and fabrication business founded in 2004 by industry veterans Bob and Cherie. Emerging from their...

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$299,999

$299,999

Fast food restaurant for sale in a heavy populated area of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

fast food restaurant in the heart of Los Angeles. close to Korea town. 3rd street & Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, in a heavy populated area ,its fast food approximately 1100 square feet,11 years leas 1...

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$99,000

$99,000

Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction

$1,675,000 - El Cerrito, CA

$1,675,000

El Cerrito, CA

Vi Tran

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Lucrative Central San Diego Medical Practice For Sale - Investor Owned

San Diego, CA

Long-standing medical practice that sees Adult Patients for Primary Care. Space: 1400 square feet first floor space - lobby, staff area, 3 exam rooms, provider office Location: Center of San Diego...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $505,000

PRICE DROP - Once Upon a Child - Elk Grove For Sale

Elk Grove, CA

Have you always wanted the freedom and flexibility of owning your own business but didn't want to build it from the ground up? Have a passion to do something that makes a difference in people’s lives...

$175,000

$175,000

John & Eileen Prudhont

The Business Brokers, LLC. in NV. & The Business Brokers, Inc. in CA

Serving Riverside County, CA

John and Eileen have been helping Buyers and Sellers of Businesses, Franchises, Commercial and Residential Investment Real Estate for over, a combined, 50 years. Our extensive Business Brokerage experience includes: ATM & Vending Businesses E-Commerce Businesses Restaurants and Bars/Taverns C-Stores, Liquor Stores Gas Stations, both Un-Branded and Branded Both Re-sale and New Franchises Fitness/Gyms Bars and Restaurants Automotive Repair Shops, Tire Retail & Repair/Replacement Shops and Oil Change Facilities Retail and Service Businesses including Interior Design, Furniture, Home Decor and more Medical Businesses including Podiatry, Chiropractic, Orthopedic, ASC's and more Fashion and High Fashion Clothing Stores Real Property, Land and Business Combination Sales Commercial Real Estate Lease Negotiation and Sales and so many more! Please call for us details. In NEVADA: The Business Brokers, LLC. is a Business Brokerage with John & Eileen Prudhont as Principals/Business Brokers In CALIFORNIA: The Biz Brokers, Inc. is a Business Brokerage with John & Eileen Prudhont as Vice President & President/Business Brokers Besides Newport Beach, CA. & Henderson, NV., we also have office locations in San Diego, CA., Los Angeles, CA., Santa Barbara, CA., Chico, CA., Carlsbad, CA., Reno, NV., Las Vegas, NV., Summerlin, NV., San Bernardino, Ca. Eileen: NV DRE: BUSB.0006956.BKR. |. Eileen: CA BRE: 01307577 John: NV DRE: BUSB.0006958.BKR. | John: CA BRE: 01178776 Nevada: 5510 S Fort Apache Rd. Ste. 451 Las Vegas, NV 89148, Phone: 702-802-8090 California: 3857 Birch St., Suite 3030, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Phone: 661-347-6985

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RevOps B2B Demand Agency

Sacramento County, CA

RevOps-Driven Pipeline Generation for B2B Growth The Company is a California-based B2B demand generation agency that has been in business for over 30 years. Through its full-funnel service model, the...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $167,260

High Traffic Pizza Pub Restaurant ABC $139,000 #41 Only $139,000

La Habra, CA

Established Pizza Restaurant for Sale – La Habra, CA – ABC 41 License – Turnkey Opportunity La Habra, CA (Orange County) Asking Price: $139,000 Monthly Rent: Approx. $4,912 Type of Business: Pizza...

$139,000

$139,000

New York Style Pizzeria Restaurant For Sale In Downtown Los Angeles Ca

Los Angeles, CA

***PLEASE REED CAREFULLY THE DESCRIPTION BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS *** AND ***MOST IMPORTANT ONLY SERIOUS BUYERS*** Established New York Style Pizza restaurant *WITH BIG PATIO with 100 seats* that can...

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$49,000

$49,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Established Japanese Donburi Restaurant in Long Beach for Sale!

Long Beach, CA

• Prime location in the heart of bustling Downtown Long Beach with consistent foot traffic and loyal customers • Established success with over 10 years of proven business operations and community...

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$125,000

$125,000

Prime location, well known music academy for sale!

Placer County, CA

We have worked for almost 10 years to establish our music academy as a fun and friendly place for all ages (mainly children) to get a music education. Beautiful studio, many practice rooms, prime...

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$200,000

$200,000

Great Harvest Bread Co. (3 Locations)

Chico, CA

Great Harvest Bread Co., a fixture in Chico since 1998, boasts three bustling locations serving up freshly baked goods and café fare. Despite the challenges of Covid, loyal patrons have kept sales...

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$265,000

$265,000

Buy and/or Manage a Dream Medical Practice over 5000 patients in LA

Los Angeles County, CA

This is the perfect opportunity for an entrepreneurial candidate to buy a business that has been a steady and consistent money maker for decades. The current owner is looking to retire due to provable...

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Executive Suite, Virtual Address, and Virtual Receptionist Business

$425,000 - San Francisco County, CA

$425,000

San Francisco County, CA

Michael White

United Franchise Group

Gift'ed

Rancho Mirage, CA

This charming gift shop for sale is located in the heart of beautiful Rancho Mirage, CA, within a bustling high-end shopping center anchored by Gelson's Market. The store enjoys excellent visibility...

$45,000

$45,000

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

Profitable Technology Retail/Repair and Services Business

Santa Clara County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: An established and profitable computer repair and IT services business is now available for acquisition. Perfectly situated at the...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $204,718

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

Manteca (San Joaquin County) CPA Practice - Motivated Seller - Terms &

San Joaquin County, CA

Motivated Seller - Terms and Guarantees Available • The partners are CPAs - one partner willing to stay on with new buyer • The sellers prefer a buyer located in San Joaquin County or neighboring...

$625,000

$625,000

Cash Flow: $332,000

Northern California Retail Fine Jewelry Store - SC2234

California

Northern California Retail Fine Jewelry Store - SC2234 Financial Information Asking Price: $95,000 Cash Flow: On request Gross Revenue: On request Down Payment: $95,000 Adjusted EBITDA: On request...

$95,000

$95,000

Hispanic Snacks Production (all equipment + recipes + customer base)

San Diego, CA

Established Mexican Snacks Manufacturing Business - San Diego This well-established wholesale food manufacturing operation has been producing authentic Mexican snacks since 2002, building a loyal...

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$50,000

$50,000

Rare Los Angeles Car Wash with Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles, CA

Compass Commercial is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire 3601 W Slauson Ave; a rare car wash property with real estate in Los Angeles. Situated on 17,190 SF of land and primely located on...

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$5,450,000

$5,450,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Distressed Chip Cookies Franchise for Sale!! - San Clemente

Orange County, CA

A premium cookie franchise specializing in freshly baked, gourmet cookies delivered warm to customers. The brand is built on a passion for creating delicious, high-quality cookies using the finest...

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$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Turnkey Flexible Workspace Business in Prime Location

$250,000 - Folsom, CA

$250,000

Folsom, CA

Michael White

United Franchise Group

Profitable Boba Tea , Yogurt , Seller Financing! San Diego, California

San Diego, CA

Seize this opportunity to own a thriving boba tea and yogurt shop in a high-traffic, high-demand area of San Diego! This fully operational and profitable business comes with an established customer...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $98,415

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...

$349,999

$349,999

Cash Flow: $95,566

Premium Home Staging Company servicing Entire Bay Area

Alameda County, CA

Established and reputable home staging business serving clients throughout the Bay Area is now available for sale. With a strong track record of over 100 stagings annually and an average staging cost...

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$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

Turlock Pool Service Route for Sale

Stanislaus County, CA

Perfect starter route with 45 chemical only clients. Very tight route with many of the accounts in the same neighborhood. Driving time and gas expenses are minimized. Clients are groomed to approve of...

$62,400

$62,400

Cash Flow: $80,000

Stand Alone Building on PCH 1 block to ocean

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Huntington Beach, CA

Motivated Seller. Stand alone building on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) one block from the ocean in Huntington Beach , very near Seal Beach . Tourists and locals frequent this location . City allows you...

$2,999,000

$2,999,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Turnkey Limousine Company

Sacramento, CA

ESTABLISHED TURNKEY LIMOUSINE COMPANY This profitable Sacramento-based limousine and passenger transportation company presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity in California's capital region....

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

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

Lisa Manifold

The Agency

Serving Orange County, CA

Our mission is to be the guiding force in facilitating seamless business transactions, specializing in the sale and acquisition of enterprises. We are dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations as they navigate the intricate landscape of buying and selling businesses. Our commitment extends beyond traditional brokerage services, encompassing a comprehensive suite of management, business, and tech solutions to ensure our clients not only achieve their transactional goals but also thrive in the ever-evolving business environment.

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Turn Key Mexican Restaurant with Drive Through

Torrance, CA

Step into a turnkey Mexican restaurant opportunity that delivers immediate cash flow and lifestyle freedom in one of Torrance's most visible locations. This established community favorite generates...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Profitable Gutters Franchise For Sale

Alameda County, CA

This established franchise home services company nets approximately $106,000 annually. The asking price reflects a 4× multiple on net profits, plus equipment ($46,000) plus the value of the 7...

$813,000

$813,000

Cash Flow: $106,027

Wholesale Food Business For Sale Strong Financials&growth Potential

$1,950,000 - Huntington Beach, CA

$1,950,000

Huntington Beach, CA

Bay Area Residential Roofing Company

Contra Costa County, CA

For sale is a well-established 100% residential roofing and construction company founded in 2003 and located in the California Bay Area. The company provides comprehensive roofing services including...

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$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $408,747

Arby's Drive-thru with Terrific Cash Flow

Sonoma County, CA

Arby’s restaurant with strong drive-thru visibility and traffic, positioned in a high-demand trade area surrounded by both residential and commercial activity. Arby’s delivers on its purpose by...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $210,559

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

Santa Clara County, CA

Here’s a rare chance to own a profitable, debt-free, semi-absentee engineering and design firm in California — a business that runs smoothly without tying you to a desk. Enjoy steady income while...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $320,000

Turnkey Coffee Shop / Café – North County San Diego

San Diego County, CA

Well-established café for sale in a great, high-traffic location of North County San Diego that is surrounded by schools, residential neighborhoods and apartments. Known for its inviting atmosphere,...

$220,000

$220,000

Established Baja Fresh Franchise: High Visibility, Steady Income

La Crescenta, CA

Asset Sale Description Seize the opportunity to own a well-established Baja Fresh franchise located in the heart of La Crescenta, California. This popular fast-casual Mexican eatery is situated in a...

$250,000

$250,000

Premier, High-end Fashion Design, Apparel Manufactory

Vernon, CA

Timeless couture, crafted for a lifetime. The brand is an LA-based atelier known for sophisticated skirt suits and luminous, red-carpet ready gowns that linger in the imagination long after a show...

$779,000

$779,000

Cash Flow: $313,505

“Hot Listing! Restaurant + Real Estate – Don’t Miss This Rare Deal!”

Los Angeles County, CA

ATTENTION INVESTORS! Own the Business & the Building – 47 Liquor License & Private Parking - Turnkey Restaurant & Real Estate Package –Rare LA County Opportunity! Prime Corner Lot with Huge Potential....

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Franchise Cream Puffs with Boba shop in K Town

Los Angeles, CA

1). Monthly gross sale is $30,000 2). Monthly rents $ 4,500 + $ 500 NNN 3). Lease Has 3 Year + 0 Years or New Lease 4). Size is approx. 800 SF.+ Patio Out Side 5). Ample Parking lot 6). The restaurant...

$160,008

$160,008

Cash Flow: $120,000

QSR Franchise for Sale in Downtown LA

Los Angeles, CA

This QSR franchise restaurant, located on Wilshire Boulevard in the busy Downtown Los Angeles area, has been recently remodeled and kept in top-notch condition. The seller will ensure all equipment is...

$59,000

$59,000

Award-Winning Spirits Brand w RARE CRT-Certified Tequila & Mezcal

Orange County, CA

This company was founded in 2017 with a clear vision: to deliver a premium-quality, domestically produced vodka at a price point that made sense for high-volume, upscale restaurants. With experience...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $265,752

Plumbing Company Well-Established and Reputable

Placer County, CA

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established and reputable plumbing company serving Sacramento and Placer Counties with a loyal customer base, strong recurring revenue, and a skilled...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $202,500

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.