Sacramento, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to own your own pool service route in upscale...
Sacramento, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to own your own pool service route in upscale...
$84,480
Cash Flow: $86,000
Sacramento County, CA
In 1978, the owners began their dry cleaning and laundry business in Sacramento. After numerous years of operations in the same building in which they started their business, they purchased land and...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $24,422
Rancho Mirage, CA
Your one-stop shop for all your postal needs in a highly desirable location with stable revenues and cash flows. This business is 100% owner absentee with a team in place to run the store. The...
$365,424
Cash Flow: $136,582
Los Angeles County, CA
Jump into one of the most profitable logistics operations out there and accelerate your entry into the booming trucking industry without the expensive mistakes that often sink new ventures. We’re...
$2,000,000
Murphys, CA
Charming Gift Boutique in the Heart of Historic Murphys, CA. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a beloved gift shop in one of California's most charming Gold Country towns. Established in 2018,...
$149,000
San Diego, CA
Established Meineke Car Care Franchise for Sale in San Diego, CA This well-established automotive service franchise presents an exceptional investment opportunity in the thriving San Diego market....
$200,000
California
For over 30 years, this well-established company has specialized in the production and sale of high-quality permanent makeup pigments for the beauty industry and paramedical applications. Founded in...
$700,000
San Diego, CA
Hot Chickz is a popular and thriving hot chicken restaurant located in the heart of Mission Valley, California. Renowned for its mouthwatering, crispy, and flavorful chicken, Hot Chickz has become a...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $750,000
Riverside, CA
The Business was established in 1993 and incorporated in 2007. This business has an excellent reputation; offering CCTV, Burglar Alarm, Access Control and Data cabling services. It has earned trust of...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $197,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County residential & commercial plumbing service company with $1.3 million in revenue $516,175 Discretionary Earnings is available for acquisition. Generating strong, consistent revenue...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $570,187
Available in California
Door Renew focuses on refinishing wood and fiberglass doors, Front Entry doors, side doors and Interior doors for homes an businesses. Door Renew provides a professional restoration alternative to replacement.
$150,000
See More FranchisesPalm Springs, CA
Established in 2023, Good Vibes Sound Bath offers premier floating sound bath events. With a global reach and attendees traveling worldwide for this unique and transformative experience, Good Vibes...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $73,251
Sacramento County, CA
Great income producing route. Strong payment histories on this seasoned route. Accounts are well distributed with each day in desirable regions. Pools are easy to maintain. Own your own...
$103,200
Cash Flow: $128,000
$100,000
Sacramento, CA
Orange, CA
Established boba and coffee shop in the heart of Historic Orange Circle offering a rare turnkey opportunity in one of Orange County's most desirable locations. This thriving business benefits from...
$250,000
Riverside, CA
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to own a well-established, full-service dry cleaning business in a high-visibility shopping center in Riverside. This business has been operating successfully for...
$160,000
Tony CBI
Business Team
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
BTI Group, is the largest Business Brokerage firm in the Western United States, specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to 7 offices and 100+ brokers throughout California. In total, we have successfully facilitated the sale of over 5,000 businesses in high-tech, manufacturing, service, retail, wholesale, food and beverage industries. More importantly than the number of businesses that we sell, the rolodex of 100+ associates providing access to corporate strategic buyers, private equity groups, and high network individuals creates competition and ultimately the best price for your business. We are involved in all levels of a transaction, including but not limited to: In depth market analysis and pricing strategy, coordination and implementation of marketing plans, scrutinizing and pre-screening all potential buyers, negotiating terms of transactions, arranging acquisition financing, administering paperwork and agreements, and interfacing with your attorney and CPA while coordinating due diligence, transaction details, and escrow.
Palm Springs, CA
First, step aboard Ps Air, an aviation-themed nightclub that captures the spirit of flight with a unique speakeasy vibe. This popular venue offers a delightful dining experience paired with specialty...
$650,000
Los Angeles, CA
This business is a trusted, go-to resource in the community, offering a full suite of services including PO boxes, virtual mail, shipping with major carriers, Live Scan fingerprinting, passport...
$210,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Norco, CA
Very Clean and Cute Mexican Restaurant ready for new owners, Nice and very busy center right off the freeway Landlord approval required. 20+ seats not including outside seat, Sale is confidential...
$150,000
Orange County, CA
*can change concept! Opportunity knocks with this well-established Waba Grill restaurant located in the heart of Orange County, California! This thriving business has built a loyal customer base for...
$229,000
Cash Flow: $148,000
San Diego, CA
Own a profitable Stretch Lab franchise in one of San Diego’s most health-conscious neighborhoods. This is a proven, revenue-generating business with a loyal membership base and massive growth...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $76,800
Available Nationwide
North America ’s largest , full-service, outdoor lighting franchise, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (“OLP”) does one thing and only one thing — outdoor lighting (and with a passion for perfection).
$50,000
See More FranchisesPalm Desert, CA
This Powder Coating, Sandblasting, and Chemical Stripping business for sale in Palm Desert presents an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs in the surface preparation and finishing industry. With a...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
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
$275,000
San Jose, CA
Palo Alto, CA
This home-based Treasure Tower Rewards Program operates under a nationally recognized brand, serving a protected territory across Sacramento and surrounding counties. The business offers a proven...
$39,980
Sunnyvale, CA
This home-based Treasure Tower Rewards Program operates under a nationally recognized brand, serving a protected territory across Santa Clara County. The business offers a proven motivation and...
$22,140
Shasta County, CA
This established and profitable business specializes in automotive cooling and air conditioning parts distribution. Operating under a well-known national brand, the business boasts a robust inventory...
$385,000
Cash Flow: $129,899
Los Angeles, CA
Business Description: This well-established event staffing company has been a trusted provider of high-quality hospitality and promotional personnel for over three decades. Serving a diverse portfolio...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $275,000
Ontario, CA
This well-established trade show booth fabrication and event setup company is strategically located in Ontario, California – a prime hub for West Coast logistics and major trade show destinations....
$800,000
San Francisco, CA
Great location modern Dental office...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $480,000
Orange County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, well-established CheongKwanJang franchise store, a globally recognized leader in premium Korean red ginseng and health supplements. Operating for...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $426,000
Available in California
Transform Lives with 101 Mobility; Make Helping Others Your Business!
$100,000
See More FranchisesHayward, CA
Rare opportunity to own a profitable and well-loved cocktail bar in a high-traffic East Bay location. With strong brand recognition, loyal clientele, and streamlined operations, this bar is a turnkey...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $146,753
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-friendly bar and grill franchise in a truly desirable area of Rancho Cucamonga. With $1.8M in annual sales and a full liquor license, this...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $195,991
$11,250,000
Riverside County, CA
Hollister, CA
Established Wholesale Spice Blending & Packaging Company – Turnkey Operation with Loyal Clients and Growth Potential Spices Unlimited Inc., located in Hollister, CA, is a long-standing wholesale...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
Santa Ana, CA
Listing on Temporary Hold This business listing is currently on hold and not accepting new inquiries. Please check back soon for updates....
$599,000
Available Nationwide
Send Me a Pro is the first Home Services Platform Franchise, enabling you to aggregate multiple home services under one franchise.
$49,599
See More FranchisesMarin County, CA
This enterprise has carved out a unique place in the maternal wellness space by offering organic, nutrition-packed meals specifically crafted for the postpartum phase. Established by a duo with...
$585,000
Cash Flow: $170,000
Shasta County, CA
Established in 1996, this well-respected commercial construction company has built a rock-solid reputation for quality, reliability, and professionalism across Northern California. With nearly three...
$1,795,000
Cash Flow: $313,027
Compton, CA
Fully operating large laundromat with 33 washers and 26 dryers (13 sets). Waterless water heaters. New card reading system with security wall and new coin change machine for coin operating options. 2...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Sacramento County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established franchised juice bar in highly desirable Land Park Area, County of Sacramento. This location was opened in 2020 inside a brand new...
$259,000
Cash Flow: $81,258
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a well-established and consistently profitable industrial powder coating and sandblasting company with over 25 years of operational history and a strong presence in Southern California. The...
Cash Flow: $320,000
Bryan Gonzales
First Choice Business Brokers San Diego
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers was established in 1994 and has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. Let our significantly experienced, highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes and systems will get the job done! If you’re looking to buy or sell an existing business or franchise, you've come to the right place. We offer regional San Diego knowledge and world class service. When it comes to selling your business, you’ll want to work with a professionally trained, San Diego based business broker associated with a national company.
Tehama County, CA
This well-established canvas manufacturing business has been serving the community for decades, offering a wide range of high-quality products and services. Specializing in manufacturing custom canvas...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $26,270
Orange County, CA
Very Popular Sushi & Teppan Grill Restaurant with Full Cocktail License. Popular Trendy, Long Established in the Heart of South Orange County, Mission Viejo. Since 2005 This Happening Restaurant with...
$590,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
$150,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Santa Rosa CA $179,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$179,000
Cash Flow: $123,469
Riverside County, CA
Immediately to the right at the entrance of the Supermarket. Busy market with heavy foot traffic daily and excellent visibility. Business Highlights: *Gross Sales: $30,000/month *Net Income:...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $129,600
Available in California
Join the leader in residential plumbing services! We provide tools and support so our franchise owners grow their business and dominate their market.
$150,000
See More FranchisesVentura County, CA
Profitable Wholesale Distributor – Ventura County Established B2B wholesale distributor serving the construction, manufacturing, and packaging industries for over 40 years. Specializes in fasteners,...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $295,000
Indio, CA
Beautiful Indio Spa & Boutique is a full-service spa located within Worldmark Resort a major resort property, with approximately 500 suites. This Spa offers a luxurious experience to its established...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $95,438
El Cajon, CA
Specialized in Dog Training (90%) and Boarding. Established in 2015....
$450,000
Cash Flow: $230,000
Orange County, CA
Established Location – in Los Angeles County Fully Equipped & Staffed – Turnkey operation Strong Gross Sales – Immediate cash flow SBA Loan Assumption – Only ~3% interest, low-down and monthly payment...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Arcadia, CA
This well-established electrical contracting business has been serving the community for many years with a strong reputation for quality and reliability. It comes fully equipped and ready for a new...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $44,125
Santa Rosa, CA
Established owner-operated landscape maintenance business serving the Sonoma County area with loyal, repeat clients and steady monthly income. The business generates approximately $7,000/month in...
$45,000
Cash Flow: $84,000
El Dorado County, CA
The business owner had experience in the refrigeration and HVAC industries before starting work as an inside sales representative for cold storage manufacturing. After excelling in the role, the...
$675,000
Cash Flow: $212,026
Los Alamitos, CA
Great opportunity to purchase a long standing auto repair business in an excellent location. Located in the beautiful city of Los Alamitos, across from Los Alamitos Elementary, DT Automotive has been...
$399,999
Cash Flow: $95,000
Arcadia, CA
This well-known Taiwanese restaurant is a rare opportunity in a high-traffic, prime location. With over a decade of strong performance, this restaurant has built a loyal customer base that appreciates...
$195,000
Available in California
Join the leader in junk removal with multiple revenue streams, community impact, and lifestyle flexability. The Junkluggers offers entrepreneurs to grow in this $75 billion industry with the tools and technology to support them.
$75,000
See More FranchisesCalifornia 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.