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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

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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

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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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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

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

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

Turnkey Flexible Workspace Business in Prime Location

$250,000 - Folsom, CA

$250,000

Folsom, CA

Michael White

United Franchise Group

Independent Gas Station - Business Only

Long Beach, CA

Excellent Location.....Excellent Location...... Gas Sales - 80,000 @.55 cents pool margin Store Sales - $50,000 @38% markup including Lottery. Hours of Operation - 5am to 10pm Lease - 20 years Rent -...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

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

Fred Mercuro

Pacific Business Advisors

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Pacific Business Advisors is a full service Financial Intermediary and Business Broker. As such we function as a middleman between Sellers and Buyers of Businesses…both Main Street Enterprises and Middle Market Companies. Affiliated businesses of Pacific Business Advisors include: the law firm of Michael T. Chulak & Associates, including Immigration attorneys focused on packaging various visa types with the purchase of a qualifying business, along with both First Nationwide Accounting Services, and Union America Insurance Agency.

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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

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

Wholesale Food Business For Sale Strong Financials&growth Potential

$1,950,000 - Huntington Beach, CA

$1,950,000

Huntington Beach, CA

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

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

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

Sheet/Tube shop with new laser machinery and branded products

$849,000 - Brea, CA

$849,000

Brea, CA

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...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

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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

Profitable HVAC Biz- 13+ Years, Recurring Clients, Turnkey Operation

$479,021 - Riverside, CA

$479,021

Riverside, CA

14,000 customer auto repair business located in Sherman Oaks CA.

Los Angeles, CA

Profitable and trusted 100 year old, employee managed auto repair business in Studio City Ca., with average team member with company on average for 20 years. 14,000 customer database since 1994....

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$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $785,000

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

Teriyaki Restaurant Business** Steady Net Profit**

San Bernardino, CA

Seize the opportunity to own a well-established fast food teriyaki and Japanese cuisine restaurant with sushi and takeout service, located on a highly visible corner in a busy, business-focused area....

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Newly Remodeled Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant in Shopping Center

Santa Maria, CA

Newly Remodeled Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant in Shopping Center, $1.3 Million Sales RRC# 5054 Location: Santa Maria Description: This well-established business is located on a prime corner and has...

$149,000

$149,000

Indian Restaurant, Well Established in Dublin, California

Dublin, CA

MS Real Estate Inc. proudly presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire an established Indian restaurant in a highly desirable area of Dublin, California. This prime location, amidst bustling...

$320,000

$320,000

Established Restaurant, $3+ Million Sales, $286,741 Profit

Contra Costa County, CA

Established Restaurant, $3+ Million Sales, $286,741 Profit, SBA Pre-Approved Loan RRC# 5011 Location: Contra Costa County Description: This long established restaurant is known as an institution in...

$795,000

$795,000

Cash Flow: $286,741

New American Cuisine & Complete Craft Cocktail Bar, Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County, CA

MS Real Estate is excited to announce the availability of a turnkey, well-established, and profitable New American Cuisine and complete craft cocktail bar in Santa Clara County, California. This...

$449,000

$449,000

Northern California Staffing Agency

West Sacramento, CA

The company is a full-service staffing organization providing temporary help across manufacturing, warehouse, clerical, food production, and public sector clients in both light industrial and...

$750,000

$750,000

Sweetland Garden Mercantile

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

North San Juan, CA

A Premier Garden Supply and Mercantile Center in Historic North San Juan, California. Nestled in the charming, rural town, Sweetland Garden Mercantile offers real estate combined with a unique...

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$700,000

$700,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Huntington Learning Center – Growing and Ready to Scale Up!

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Highly respected and steadily growing provider of tutoring and test prep services in the Inland Empire. The Huntington Learning Center franchise operates with excellence and is backed by one of the...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $72,000

San Leandro Auto Collision Repair Center, Real Estate Included

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Leandro, CA

MS Real Estate Inc. proudly presents a turnkey auto body repair and customization business for sale, including real estate, in a strategic San Leandro location. This is a rare opportunity to acquire...

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$1,499,900

$1,499,900

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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.