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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

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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

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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

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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

Five Day Sandwich Shop -- Short Hours -- Long Lease

San Jose, CA

This sandwich shop, located on the ground floor of an office building in a major office park in San Jose, has been serving breakfasts, a variety of coffee drinks, sandwiches, salads and occasional hot...

$98,000

$98,000

Cash Flow: $25,380

Boba Matcha Shop in a busy shopping center close to Yorba Linda

Orange County, CA

Untapped potential with a turn-key operation. Its unique focus on specialty drinks sets it apart from competitors, making it easier to attract new customers and retain loyal returning ones. It is also...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $64,165

Wellness Franchise Group in Riverside/San Bernadino, CA | $2.3M SDE

$11,250,000 - Riverside County, CA

$11,250,000

Riverside County, CA

Britt Clas

Earned Exits Business Brokers

Rare Opportunity to Buy FULLY Compliant Hospice Agency | ACHC Accred.

Los Angeles, CA

RARE OPPORTUNITY: FULLY COMPLIANT HOSPICE AGENCY FOR SALE Established in 2020, this ACHC-accredited hospice agency presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in the growing healthcare sector....

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$1,249,000

$1,249,000

Cash Flow: $1,400,000

Restaurant for sale

Folsom, CA

Turn-Key Dumpling Restaurant for Sale near Folsom Lake Profitable, stable, and beautifully located by Folsom Lake. Loyal customer base, inviting atmosphere, and a fair price. Step in and start earning...

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$50,000

$50,000

Raj Golee

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Serving Alameda County, CA

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Well Established Men’s Suit Store in Prime Location – Profitable

Los Angeles, CA

For 25 years, this well-established suit store has built a strong reputation for quality, service, and loyal clientele. Now, as the current owner prepares for retirement, this turnkey business is...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $800,000

Rhino Linings Spray on Bedliner and Accessories

Murrieta, CA

RHINO LININGS SPRAY-ON BEDLINER AND ACCESSORIES - ASSET SALE Established franchise opportunity in the thriving automotive aftermarket industry, serving Murrieta, CA and surrounding Riverside County...

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$127,500

$127,500

Cash Flow: $75,000

Postal Annex - Established Business 30+ years

Temecula, CA

An exceptional opportunity awaits to acquire a highly established Postal Annex franchise, a leading name in the parcel and business services industry in the United States. This particular location...

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$325,000

$325,000

Cypress Garden Elder Care: RCFE-6 with Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Arroyo Grande, CA

RCFE-6 in a gated community. Currently five residents with the casita suite vacant (private courtyard entry) — fill or use as owner/admin quarters. Stabilized gross income of $50,972/month at full...

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$1,690,000

$1,690,000

EBITDA: $357,211

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) - Niche Service & Rentals Provider

Riverside County, CA

Profitable Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Rental & Service Company – Riverside County >> SBA Pre-Qualified | $376K SDE on $900K Sales (TTM) This established DME provider specializes in rental and...

$1,199,888

$1,199,888

Cash Flow: $376,000

Southern California's Premier Mobile Paint n' Sip

Long Beach, CA

Are you an Artist with an Entrepreneurial Spirit? Or an Entrepreneur who Loves to Paint?! Great News! Pop!Art Studios, Southern California’s Premier Mobile Paint n’ Sip is looking for a new owner to...

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$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $30,000

Central Downtown Established Sitdown Restaurant 47 License, Patio

Santa Cruz, CA

This is your chance. If you have been dreaming of running your own restaurant this is the excellent opportunity for a very low entry cost to take over and grow an established downtown Santa Cruz...

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$229,900

$229,900

Well Established Ice Supply Business with Land and Building For Sale

$1,400,000 - Compton, CA

$1,400,000

Compton, CA

Successful Swim School for sale

Watsonville, CA

Our success for 50 years has created a trusted brand in our community. With over 400 children in our monthly lessons, we have created a tremendous reputation and families continue to trust us for swim...

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Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $400,000

Auto Salvage And Recycling

Alameda County, CA

About 1.5 acre yard, office building and front parking lot, in east bay tri city area. business established over 30 years. Inventory includes vintage Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, Volvo and VW...

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$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Successful Electrical & Lighting Contracting business

Orange County, CA

Electrical & Lighting contractor with monthly contracts that provides monthly income, and continuous work for employees. We have had continued growth over the past 4 years. This would be a great...

$600,000

$600,000

Top Bay Area Personal Injury Law Firm for Sale

San Francisco County, CA

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced personal injury attorney, or firm, to acquire one of the top personal injury firms in Northern California. The law firm is a thriving, turnkey long...

$6,062,649

$6,062,649

Established Mail & Print Company For Sale San Diego County

San Diego County, CA

Long-established mail and printing company providing comprehensive marketing and print solutions to businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations throughout San Diego County. Services include...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $58,232

Established Walnut Creek Restaurant & Bar with Outdoor Seating Area

Walnut Creek, CA

Established Walnut Creek Restaurant & Bar in One of the Strongest Locations in the City with a Unique Outdoor Seating Area, Contra Costa County RRC#: 5119 Asking Price: Offered at $395,000 Location:...

$395,000

$395,000

Door & Window Supplier w Exclusive Manufacturer Relationships

Los Angeles County, CA

Profitable and established direct-to-consumer door and window supply company with strong industry relationships and a loyal customer base. The business specializes in providing homeowners with...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $448,000

Own a Thriving Sourdough company Franchise in Pleasanton CA

Pleasanton, CA

Own a Thriving Sourdough company Franchise in Pleasanton, CA! Exciting opportunity to acquire a successful Sourdough co franchise in the heart of Pleasanton! This established business is known for its...

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$350,000

$350,000

$75,000 Down, SBA Loan Pre-Approved – Upscale Restaurant & Bar

San Bernardino County, CA

$75,000 Down, SBA Loan Pre-Approved – Upscale Restaurant & Cocktail Bar – Enviable Location with Patio RRC# 5071 Location: San Bernardino County Description: Priced at $525,000 & Pre-approved for a...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $123,000

Salon & Spa

$100,000 - Santa Clara County, CA

$100,000

Santa Clara County, CA

Vi Tran

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Own an Established Fitness Business In Beautiful Huntington Beach CA!

Huntington Beach, CA

9Round Beach is a 24/7 Fitness Franchise Club business that is ready to explode and has a high Ceiling for profitability. All the Systems from operations to Automated Marketing and Management are in...

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$30,000

$30,000

Cash Flow: $5,000

9660 Hageman Rd

Bakersfield, CA

Turn key full service restaurant in a prime location in Bakersfield, CA. This beautiful restaurant offers exceptional ambience and dining experience. Liquor license included, fully equipped commercial...

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$399,000

$399,000

Lucrative Inpatient/Outpatient Wound Care Practice

Colton, CA

Exciting, Vibrant Wound Treatment practice. Nearly 1500 hundred encounters per month--both inpatient and outpatient care...

$8,900,000

$8,900,000

Cash Flow: $4,500,000

Tractor Rental & Excavation Service with Operator - High Net

Los Angeles County, CA

Great opportunity to own an well established, low overheads, high gross, high net, five(5) days per week, Tractor Rental and Excavation Service with operator. Business model entails tractor rental...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $484,623

Established women's fashion brand/ Bravo-featured/Beverly Hills pop-up

Los Angeles, CA

Chloe Colette is a luxury women's fashion brand founded by designer Jennifer Rizzuto in 2018, built on the philosophy that clothing should celebrate femininity with chic, effortless style. This...

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$125,000

$125,000

Well-established Grading Contractor specializing in Residential Tract

California

Link to PDF Teaser: https://industrypro.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Project-Baseline-Teaser.pdf We're working with a well-established grading contractor specializing in residential tract...

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

EBITDA: $1,800,000

Orangetheory San Jose Area Studio

Santa Clara County, CA

At Orangetheory Fitness, we set both our members and franchise partners up for success. Our workout is scientifically proven to produce results, our tried-and-true development track record is evidence...

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$1,100,000

$1,100,000

EBITDA: $274,000

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5 Star Gelato Shop & Pastry Café

Riverside County, CA

This well-established dessert café offers a rare opportunity to acquire a beloved brand known for its artisan gelato, specialty pastries, and premium coffee offerings. Located in a desirable area of...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $26,768

La Jolla Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

High income for easy pools. Perfect starter route. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office. Unlimited earnings with...

$24,000

$24,000

Cash Flow: $27,000

Long Standing Auto Repair Shop

$195,000 - Santa Clara County, CA

$195,000

Santa Clara County, CA

Vi Tran

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

West Coast Mechanical Contractor; 54% EBITDA Growth, $3.7m TTM Rev

California

Project Legacy is well-respected union mechanical contractor serving a diverse base of institutional and commercial clients in the San Francisco Bay area. This company is as durable as it gets....

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

EBITDA: $687,000

OC2104 Profitable HVAC Services Company

Los Angeles County, CA

An established and reputable commercial services contractor with over four decades of successful operations. The company provides comprehensive HVAC installation, retrofit, and maintenance services...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $1,100,000

Profitable Utility SaaS Platform

Alameda County, CA

This profitable SaaS platform powers energy insights to residential customers driving home energy solutions in decarbonization. Built over 10+ years and deployed across a largest utility provider,...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $400,000

Gas Station, W/ Real Property & 3-Bedroom House & Large Commercial Lot

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Calaveras County, CA

$600,000 Net Profit Gas Station, C-Store, W/ Real Property & 3-Bedroom House & Large Commercial Lot Rare investment opportunity with multiple income streams and huge upside potential. This...

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Shoe Repair Shop

Contra Costa County, CA

$55,000 Net Profit Retail Shoe Store & Repair Shop|Semi-Absentee|Established 38 Years Located in a busy shopping center featuring major anchor stores and excellent visibility from the main road. The...

$20,000

$20,000

Established Franchise Chicken Fast Food restaurant in Fresno County

Fresno County, CA

Established Franchise Chicken Fast Food restaurant in Fresno County Gross sales are $575,000 yearly 2,400 Sf space with patio Rent is $8,000 a month including NNN There is no beer and wine license but...

$350,000

$350,000

Fusion Boba Tea, Smoothie, Snacks, Coffee Cafe House in SoCal

Los Angeles County, CA

Here’s a fantastic opportunity to acquire two highly acclaimed, award winning fusion tea house cafe’s with a fusion of flavored coffee, fruit smoothie, boba tea, and fruity tea drinks and snack shops...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $87,631

Profitable Northern California Kettle Corn Business For Sale

Nevada County, CA

This established kettle corn business has a strong presence in the Grass Valley, Nevada City and Metro Sacramento area with an active market that extends to a one hour radius around Grass Valley. This...

$207,000

$207,000

Cash Flow: $47,000

Smoke shop

Modesto, CA

Business next to Starbucks this is the best place...

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$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Popular Cookie Cafe, Turn Key profitable operation

Los Angeles, CA

This is an exceptional turnkey opportunity in Los Angeles' thriving coffee and bakery market. Established in 2016, this profitable operation has built a loyal customer base through handmade products...

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$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $35,000

Profitable Durable Medical Equipment Rental Company (SBA avail)

Orange County, CA

Here is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable Durable Medical Equipment (DME) rental company with a specialized focus on serving the recession-resistant Hospice and...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $178,702

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.