Menlo Park, CA
- Turnkey mailbox and ship center business that has a high rate of rented mailboxes, authorized ship center for Fedex, UPS, USPS and DHL. - Prime location with low monthly lease. - Partnerships with...
Businesses For Sale in California
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First Kinkos In North America!!
6
$199,500
Cash Flow: $65,000
Turnkey Mexican Restaurant-35+Years of Success-prime Location!
Los Angeles County, CA
Price: $149,000 Net Profit: ~$8,000/month Seats:55 | Space: 2300sq.ft. | Lease: 18 years remaining at $3900/month Why This Restaurant Stands out: >Established 35+ years with a loyal, repeat clientele....
5
$149,000
Cash Flow: $96,000
Successful Auto Repair Business, Knowledgeable Staff!
Sacramento County, CA
This auto repair and smog testing business was started in 1976, as a sole proprietorship in a two-bay service station. The business moved in 1977 and occupied a 2,000 square ft warehouse space before...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $142,418
Palm Springs' favorite retreat for floating!
Palm Desert, CA
It's a great business for locals and tourists. We have three rooms for floatation therapy, an infrared therapy sauna that fits up to four people, and five rooms equipped for facials, body scrubs or...
2
$150,000
Reputable, Established HVAC & Refrigeration Business
Sacramento County, CA
This business grew and transitioned over the years, from primarily a restaurant equipment repair company to primarily a refrigeration and HVAC service company. The owner has worked with several patent...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $366,686
Acquire a well-established firearms business, Huge Price Reduction!
Bakersfield, CA
Congratulations on considering the purchase of this amazing store! We are excited for your interest but be prepared to demonstrate your ability to purchase. This store will not last long at this...
$465,000
Cash Flow: $145,316
Complete Auto Repair Shop
Lancaster, CA
Highlights: • In Business Since the Early 1980s: A long-standing, well-established operation with decades of trusted service in the community. • 5-Bay Mechanic Shop: Two bays include oil change pits,...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $170,000
Established Semi-Truck Collision & Paint Shop (Lodi,CA)
Lodi, CA
Located on a 3-acre lot in Lodi, CA with direct access to Highway 99, this established semi-truck collision and paint shop is a turnkey opportunity for a new owner. The shop features 4 full-service...
5
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $390,000
Wine store, Excellent SF East Bay Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Well established wine store which has retain as well as an event space. Presently they have approximately 740 wine members who purchase regularly. Plenty of opportunity to expand and grow. Must See!...
$398,000
EBITDA: $120,000
San Diego Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Includes three decades old package of Business Goodwill via phone number, logo, website, and company name. Most of our customers have been with us for more than 15 years, with some approaching 30...
$125,625
Cash Flow: $135,500
FranchiseFully Promoted
Available Nationwide
We are operators looking to expand with the right franchisees in the right markets. Our stores open and ramp up quickly, and the cash-on-cash returns in our company are unparalleled. We provide maximum support for every franchisee, from site selection to accounting, marketing, training, customer service support, business to business development and more! Our software and supply-chain logistics are second to none in our industry.
$60,000
See More FranchisesOC Fitness Chain with Attractive Margins – Scalable & SBA Approved!
Irvine, CA
This boutique 3 location fitness studio chain offers a modern approach to full-body training across multiple locations, providing members with innovative workouts designed to build strength, improve...
$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $897,500
For Sale – Established & Profitable Hospice Agency - 25 Active Pts
West Los Angeles, CA
This well-established and Joint Commission–accredited hospice agency represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a fully operational and profitable provider located in the highly desirable West LA...
$899,000
Pick Up Pizza Nets $140,000, $200,000 Dn. Owner Fin. rent 1,368/mo
$340,000
Bakersfield, CA
Medical Spa Turnkey- High volume area!
Sacramento, CA
This beautifully maintained 2,300 sq. ft. medical spa features eight fully equipped procedure rooms, two restrooms, and a dedicated laundry room. Located in a high-traffic shopping center next to...
4
$450,000
Cash Flow: $404,000
707859 - Managed Print & IT Support Provider
California
We are offering for sale a well-established provider of managed print services, office equipment sales and IT managed services. The company delivers managed and project-based solutions that have...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,239,297
Harmohan Rathour
RE/MAX Golden Empire
Serving Kern County, CA
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Mexican Restaurant with long-standing, loyal customer base!
Castroville, CA
This is a 40-year Castroville favorite in a prime, high-traffic spot—known for authentic Mexican dishes, generous portions, and a welcoming, community vibe. Reliable operations, loyal repeat...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Pool Service Route - Beverly Hills, CA
Los Angeles, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Well established pool service route in desirable areas. This route...
$432,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Papa Johns Pizza - 25 Years in Business, Profitable & Turnkey
San Diego County, CA
PROFITABLE PAPA JOHNS PIZZA Franchise for sale in San Diego County Ca. Looking for a hot business opportunity in San Diego County CA? Look no further than Papa John's Pizza Franchise. Located in a...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $50,271
Profitable Home Efficiency & HVAC Co – Energy Upgrades & Insulation
Placer County, CA
Established and reputable home efficiency and HVAC company serving Placer and Sacramento Counties. The business specializes in energy-efficient home upgrades that reduce utility costs and improve...
2
$899,000
Cash Flow: $360,000
Established Beauty Salon in Prime Poway Location
Poway, CA
No Walk-Ins or Direct Inquiries with Staff. For all questions regarding the sale, please contact the agent directly. Thriving beauty salon with over a decade of success in a busy Poway shopping...
6
$100,000
FranchiseVitality Bowls
Available in California
Roy and Tara Gilad founded Vitality Bowls in 2011 to bring healthy, allergy-safe food to communities. Today, it’s a nationally recognized, award-winning franchise.
$75,000
See More FranchisesFarmers Insurance Agency For Sale in Anaheim Hills, Ca
Anaheim, CA
Established Farmers agency for sale in Anaheim Hills. Client base is predominantly Arabic speaking. Option to take over office space that has been occupied by a Farmers agent for over 20 years....
$192,000
Smog Check, Oil Change Business
California
This well-established smog check business in Solano County presents an exceptional opportunity for a buyer looking for a profitable, turn-key operation with minimal competition. Generating gross sales...
$721,000
Cash Flow: $203,631
Appliance Repair Company
$1,180,000
Los Gatos, CA
Alteration business without cleaning service
Huntington Beach, CA
Established alteration business located in a prime corner shopping center in Huntington Beach, CA. This turnkey operation specializes exclusively in alteration services without dry cleaning, making it...
$60,000
SBA Pre-qualified! Profitable Asian Restaurant Business & Real Estate
Los Angeles, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1023 Area: Culver City Asking Price: $650,000 Including...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $282,918
Amazing NorCal Vending Route for Sale!!
Fairfield, CA
We are selling 8 machines and 1 entree unit. 5 machines are currently placed at 5 different locations, and 3 machines are in storage. 2 OF THE MACHINES ARE SUBSIDIZED AT 50 CENTS PER ITEM!!!! Sale...
5
$120,000
SBA Pre-qualified! Profitable Asian restaurant business & real estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1022 Area: Culver City Asking Price: $650,000 Including...
$4,150,000
Cash Flow: $282,918
Orange Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
Perfect route to launch a huge pool company - prime footprint for growth. This is a tight route that has been built with reliable homeowners in well kept neighborhoods of Orange, Villa Park, and North...
$41,400
Cash Flow: $59,500
Turnkey Pet Grooming!
Sherman Oaks, CA
Turnkey pet grooming business for sale at 19936 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, located in a high-traffic shopping center with excellent visibility and foot traffic. This well-established...
$120,000
Premium Newport Beach Territory - Home Service Franchise Resale!
Newport Beach, CA
--> Popular Newport Beach Franchise Resale - With a Premium territory in a High-Growth Franchise System! The owner will be moving out of the country and must sell this popular home service franchise....
$140,000
FranchiseD1 Training
Available Nationwide
A FITNESS FRANCHISE THAT PERFORMS - STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD WITH D1 TRAINING
$250,000
See More FranchisesEstablished 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 2024 revenues exceeded $847,000 and the owner benefit was over $93,000. This established...
$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
Cash Flow: $7,689,686
Dominant tuxedo sales and rental store in the market
$711,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Profitable Family-Owned General Contractor — 30+ Years, Referral-Only
San Diego County, CA
For more than 30 years, our family-run construction company has delivered high-quality residential and light commercial projects supported by strong community trust and long-standing professional...
4
$675,000
Cash Flow: $320,000
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
Cash Flow: $180,000
FranchisePizza Factory
Available in California
Looking for a business and lifestyle you love? Check out Pizza Factory–Awesome since 1978! Our franchisees are living the good life in a casual atmosphere that’s free of the limits of the rat race. For single and multi-unit operators, we offer generous territories with streamlined start-up costs and flexible fast-casual and quick-service buildout models. Pizza Factory specializes in vast menu offerings, serving fresh, never frozen hand-tossed pizza, pasta, wings, sandwiches, salads, beer, wine and more. Awards include: Top 6 Food and Beverage franchise by both Franchise Business Review and QSR Magazine, PMQ’s Pizza Magazine’s leading franchises; and Entreprenuer.com’s Franchise 500.
$90,000
See More Franchises35 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
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
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...
5
$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...
2
$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
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EXIT CONSULTING GROUP
Serving San Diego County, CA
Exit Consulting Group, Inc. (ECG) is a premier exit strategies management firm built upon the experience of professionals who have sharpened their skills by starting, growing, managing, and selling multiple companies of their own. We give profitable businesses the ability to build comprehensive strategies to navigate upcoming transitions successfully. As the transaction advisor, we specialize in developing roadmaps for businesses either going through or anticipating a transition, helping with everything from setting up for generational success, exit strategies, partner disputes, developing value adding strategies, selling and more. Working hand-in-hand with our clients, we define what success looks like and then establish a plan of action to achieve those results. Depending on the business and ideal timetable, those results range. We work to help owners successfully exit their business in a way that the organization still thrives, drive value to the business to increase sale revenues, mitigate disunity between key stakeholders to identify clear path moving forward, manage the transaction of the sale and more.
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Well Established Armenian Bakery
Santa Clarita, CA
Well established bakery being the only one to serve Armenian Baked goods in all of Santa Clarita Valley. Customers come from all over Santa Clarita Valley and beyond. Customers visit from as far as...
4
$275,000
Cash Flow: $144,000
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
Cash Flow: $300,000
Award-Winning & Profitable Auto Repair & Smog Shop – Riverside County
$1,200,000
Riverside County, CA
Established Automotive Paint Supply Business – Profitable
San Mateo County, CA
Available for acquisition is a highly regarded, consistently profitable automotive paint supply business serving San Mateo County and the surrounding region. The company specializes in premium...
$749,000
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 -...
6
$995,000
FranchiseGrease Monkey
Available in California
We’re proud to be a leading name in oil changes and automotive aftermarket repair. With both single and multi-unit franchise opportunities available across the United States, now’s the perfect time to join a proven brand on the rise.
$400,000
See More FranchisesMom and Pop shop!!
Carson, CA
Longtime owners navigating into the cocktail hour of their lives. New blood here can prosper and continue operating this legacy-rich buisness. Regular and loyal customer base. Prime location near city...
$90,000
Franchise Take & Bake Pizza-Seller Financing with $50K Down! Low Rent!
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a very well-established Papa Murphy's. Seller financing is available for a qualified buyer....The owner will finance with only $50-$60K down! LOW BASE RENT OF ONLY $2,083!! This Papa Murphy's...
$189,000
Cash Flow: $105,000
Military & Government Ceremonial Manufacturer: Profitable, Huge Upside
Chula Vista, CA
Discover a rare opportunity to acquire a unique and thriving business specializing in worldwide retail sales of specialty items sold to the US Navy and other military branches. Established over 20...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $286,654
Curated Family Retail Gem – Aldea Home & Baby Franchise
Culver City, CA
Aldea Home & Baby is a boutique retail destination where families, friends, and community members connect and enjoy a curated selection of stylish, eco-friendly products for the home and baby. Located...
6
$225,000
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
Cash Flow: $125,000
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,...
6
$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
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
Cash Flow: $109,074
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
Cash Flow: $892,840
FranchiseAnchor Bar
Available Nationwide
Home of the Original Buffalo Wing and part of food history. Expanding nationally with plenty of territory available for franchisees to grow. Learn more about joining our team now.
$350,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
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.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
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.
