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...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Successful Electrical & Lighting Contracting business
$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
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
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
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
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
$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
Cash Flow: $123,000
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
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...
6
$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
Cash Flow: $4,500,000
FranchiseOffice Evolution
Available Nationwide
As the #1 and fastest-growing coworking franchise, Office Evolution offers an extraordinary opportunity to take advantage of today’s changing business world.
$175,000
See More FranchisesTractor 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
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...
3
$125,000
Soundproofing Design, Consultation and Installation
$750,000
San Francisco, CA
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
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...
3
$1,100,000
EBITDA: $274,000
Rodney Holt
Transworld Business Advisors of Tri-Valley
Serving Stanislaus County, CA
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business Advisor to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld has been a mainstay in the business mediation industry for over 25 years, specializing only in businesses sales. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our professionals consist of sophisticated and experienced experts in business and finance. Many have owned businesses and can relate to the stresses and pains that can go along with the selling process. Our service, dedication and drive is available and ready to be put to use for you.
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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
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
Cash Flow: $27,000
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
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
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
Cash Flow: $400,000
FranchisePoolwerx
Available Nationwide
Multiple revenue streams with franchisees averaging over $762,000 in gross profit yearly. With a proven business model and successful track record, we’re excited to offer you a range of franchise opportunities.
$50,000
See More FranchisesGas 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
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
Established San Francisco Day Spa with 25+ years of Trusted Service
$200,000
San Francisco, CA
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
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
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
Cash Flow: $47,000
Smoke shop
Modesto, CA
Business next to Starbucks this is the best place...
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$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
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
Cash Flow: $178,702
Established Sushi Restaurant – Prime Location – Owner Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Prime Woodland Hills Lounge / Bar / Venue for Sale Turnkey luxury cocktail lounge and bar situated in a prime Woodland Hills location, offering exceptional versatility and immediate operational...
$120,000
FranchiseThe Back Nine Golf
Available in California
Back Nine: The Ultimate Indoor Golf Experience - Play, Practice, Repeat
$100,000
See More FranchisesTurnkey Residential Construction Company
Roseville, CA
Step into a thriving and well-established residential construction company with a strong reputation across the Sacramento Valley and into the fast-growing Tracy/Mountain House area. Headquartered in...
$5,000,000
Cash Flow: $1,250,000
Jl'smoke Shop Truckee Ca
Truckee, CA
On Donnner Pass Rd. Truckee CA. 1248 sq. ft $4100 p/mo. rent, Gas and A/C included. Parking in front and rear. Attendant able to stay behind the counter all the way around the store. The store comes...
$100,000
Established Refrigeration Service Company
$1,500,000
California
Pizza NY style Great location easy operation Turnkey, price reduced
El Segundo, CA
Established NY style Pizza since 2001, New Pizza oven, all equipment in good condition, Type 1 Hood Walk in box, front counter display, free training, recipes, logo all equipment included owner...
3
$275,000
Turn Key Rock yard with Equipment
Valley Springs, CA
Dump truck, tractor, forklift and inventory all come with this business! It's fully functioning and has a good reputation for great customer service and friendly, on time delivery. Located in the...
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$199,000
FranchiseD1 Training
Available Nationwide
A FITNESS FRANCHISE THAT PERFORMS - STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD WITH D1 TRAINING
$250,000
See More FranchisesTrusted retailer of vinyl, CDs, cassettes, turntables, and accessories
San Diego County, CA
Located in a vibrant Southern California coastal town, this long-standing retail shop has been a beloved local institution for over four decades. Specializing in vinyl records, CDs, cassettes,...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Turn-Key Sushi Kiosks for Sale – 2 Profitable Locations in Indio, CA
Indio, CA
For Sale: Two Profitable Sushi Kiosks in High-Traffic Supermarkets Turnkey Business Opportunity – Perfect for Owner-Operators or Passive Investors About the Opportunity Step into ownership of two...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $16,450
Cannabis Dispensary & Delivery Business (Costa Mesa, CA) #1473
Costa Mesa, CA
Great opportunity for a cannabis dispensary and delivery business featuring state licenses in hand. The new owner will need to continue construction and buildout to finalize the space. The property...
3
$699,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale Napa CA- $90,000
Napa, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Napa CA- $90,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $83,697
Glendora Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Decades of stability on this seasoned route. Profit wise route with chemicals being billed separately. Excellent areas to live and work in. There is lots of demand, growth and potential with this...
$105,600
Cash Flow: $123,000
Paul Semenoff
The Capital Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Simply put, we are a business brokerage that will help you buy a business or sell your business. Our role at The Capital Group as Intermediaries means that we work for both buyer and seller in the transfer of a business opportunity. For the seller, we will analyze, valuate, market and ultimately join them with qualified buyers. For those searching for a business opportunity we offer a variety of services to accomplish that. We will guide buyer and seller through the negotiation process, financing, escrow and transition period. Our goal is to develop positive and lasting relationships with both buyer and seller and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect throughout and after the transitional period. We are a general brokerage, specializing all types of main street businesses. One of our areas of expertise is food service; restaurants and franchise restaurants. We have combined experience of over 75 years in food service operations, restaurant and restaurant franchise marketing in addition to transitioning a wide variety of many other types of businesses.
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Established Vending Route - Private University
Riverside County, CA
Turnkey vending route located on a private university campus with a consistently growing student and staff population. The business includes seven combo vending machines — (five USI ST5000 units, one...
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$39,995
High-End GC Firm - Luxury Urban Remodels for Sale
San Mateo County, CA
Business Description: Prequalified SBA Lending Opportunity Available for Qualified Buyers. This established general contracting firm specializes in high-end residential and commercial remodels within...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $306,312
Rare Opportunity: Well-Loved Dessert Business Up for Grabs!
$178,000
Concord, CA
Semi Truck Washing Business! Employee operated
San Bernardino County, CA
Turnkey Business Cashflowing from day 1 !! Business is 100% recurring scheduled revenue Bringing in 71k a year from 24 days This is an Awesome opportunity for someone with a M-F Job (I did it for...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $48,000
Restaurant Business for Sale in City of Oxnard, (Standalone Building)
Oxnard, CA
Seize the rare opportunity to own a well-established and popular full-service restaurant in the heart of Oxnard, featuring a Type 41 ABC license (beer & wine) and operating out of a standalone...
6
$370,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
FranchiseExecutive Home Care
Available Nationwide
Net Billings As High As $4.1 Million - Gross Margins As High As 52% - Simple Owner's Lifestyle
$99,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Adult Day Health Care – Licensed for 125 Participants
Los Angeles County, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-standing Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) facility in Los Angeles County’s San Gabriel Valley area. Capacity & Licensing: Licensed for up to 125 participants,...
$1,300,000
Well Established Turn-Key Cafe
Fallbrook, CA
Elegant cafe with European flair in beautiful downtown Fallbrook. A local favorite with well established clientele for 22 years. Specializing in soups, salads & sandwiches. All complimented by a wide...
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$68,000
Turnkey Established Aerospace business
Gardena, CA
Please SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY!! You need to know this business to make it successful! You are getting a turnkey business, the shop with all the necessary tools to get the job done! We are not selling...
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$99,999
FDA-Approved Food Manufacturing Business for Sale with Amazon Sales
Los Angeles County, CA
Are you looking to acquire an FDA-approved food manufacturing facility for sale with established eCommerce sales and high retail potential? This turnkey opportunity offers a fully operational food...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Farmers Insurance Agency Book of Business for Sale LA / OC
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable and established insurance agency for sale in the LA and OC area. This opportunity includes a book of business with approximately $1.8 million in annual premiums across a strong mix of Home,...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Profitable Turnkey Store in Prime Location – Ready to Operate!
San Diego, CA
Established smoke shop, health store, located in a high-traffic commercial district of San Diego, offering exceptional growth potential and turnkey operations. This profitable retail business has...
4
$89,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Established Medical and Cosmetic Practice
Los Angeles, CA
This established practice in West Los Angeles/Brentwood combines an full-service Family Medicine practice with a cosmetic medical practice Both are under the supervision of the physician but the...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $370,000
21 - Liquor Store + Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Corona, CA
First old historical Liquor Store In the city of Corona about 60 years ago. 21 - Liquor store + Property for SALE. Monthly sales volume :40,000~45,000. They do Check Cashing monthly about $900,000 x...
$1,300,000
Mathnasium Learning Center for Sale, CA (2435133)
Santee, CA
With over 1000 centers – and more opening each week – Mathnasium is rapidly growing in neighborhoods around the world. That’s because we are passionate about what we do. It’s also because our...
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$85,000
FranchiseHomestretch
Available Nationwide
Perfect for today's housing market. The HOMEstretch franchise is an innovative home services concept that focuses exclusively on preparing homes for sale through fast, cosmetic improvements
$150,000
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.
