Huntington Beach, CA
PRICE IMPROVEMENT: $75,000 TO $60,000 Wellness Business with Recurring Membership Revenue + Growth Potential Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established float therapy and wellness spa in affluent...
Businesses For Sale in California
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TURNKEY FLOAT SPA , Prime Huntington Beach, 11 Years in Business
Sushi Bento (To Go Sushi) for Sale
Indio, CA
Over 7 years of successful operation, this well-established sushi restaurant is located on high-traffic Highway 111 in Indio with excellent visibility and steady customer flow. The restaurant features...
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Construction And Landscape Equipment Rentals
Lake Elsinore, CA
Established Business Serving The Construction Industry For Over 45 Years! We Rent Everything From A Wrench To A Tractor! Open 6 Days A Week....
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EBITDA: $110,000
Online Egg & Chick Sales
Shasta County, CA
This online egg and chick sales business presents a rare opportunity for a motivated buyer to enter the fast-growing backyard farming and homesteading industry. Originally founded as a passion...
Luxury Home Improvement Franchise – Southern California
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Riverside County, CA
Established home improvement business specializing in high-end garage transformations for affluent homeowners. This franchise location serves a prime territory in Southern California with strong...
Cash Flow: $264,246
Profitable Truck Accessory Business NorCal - SC2244
California
Profitable Truck Accessory Business NorCal - SC2244 Financial Information Asking Price: $495,000 Cash Flow: $175,000 Gross Revenue: $1,250,000 Down Payment: $495,000 Adjusted EBITDA: On request This...
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Cash Flow: $175,000
Profitable DME Company – $355K SDE – Medicare, Medi-Cal, BCBS, VA, UHC
Monterey, CA
Established Orthotics Provider (DMEPOS) – Monterey Bay Area, California Long-standing orthotics supplier serving the Monterey Bay area, offering off-the-shelf and custom-fit orthotics. The company...
Cash Flow: $355,000
Turnkey StretchLab - Irreplaceable Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
StretchLab Passive, GM Led Wellness Franchise on One of Orange County's Premier Retail Corridors. Consistently the highest grossing studios in Orange County and one of the top grossing studios in...
Cash Flow: $100,620
POPULAR "PHO & BANH MI" RESTAURANT on University Ave., Stanfort.
Palo Alto, CA
Busy restaurant which sells Pho and Banh Mi. Good location close to Stanfort University. Absentee owner who wants to focus on academic accomplishments....
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Cash Flow: $180,000
Established Wine & Spirits Business for Sale
Arcadia, CA
This turnkey opportunity offers immediate operational continuity for potential long-term value creation. The seller is retiring after 10+ years at this location. One block away is a gigantic...
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Transworld Business Advisors
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The world's largest business brokerage franchise with 45+ years in the industry. 250 offices, 20+ countries, low overhead, and high profit potential.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $990,674
Own a Farmers Insurance Agency
Los Angeles, CA
Established. Profitable. Ready for Its Next Owner. Step into ownership of a legacy Farmers Insurance agency with over 15 years of proven success in one of the most desirable and opportunity-rich...
1 Bread Route - Eastern Northern California
California
Own a high growth bread route in a desirable area! › Active Accounts: 6 › Listing Ratio: 20:1 › Weekly Revenue: $4,419 › Perfect for first-time business owners, this route offers room for growth. ›...
Ringside Bar & Grill
$425,000
Lake Elsinore, CA
Legacy Hospitality Investment Opportunity
Indio, CA
Macarios Grill offers a rare opportunity to acquire an established turnkey restaurant, full-service bar, and private-event venue in Indio, California. The business has more than 40 years of local...
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40-Year Flooring Company — San Benito Area | Retiring Owner
San Benito County, CA
40-Year Flooring Company — San Benito Area | Retiring Owner A well-established commercial flooring contractor serving Monterey and San Benito Counties is available for acquisition. Founded over 40...
Cash Flow: $181,428
Harinder Garcha(Realtor)
Re/max Gold Commercial Santa Clara Valley
Serving Stanislaus County, CA
We specialize in connecting buyers and sellers in high-value business and commercial real estate transactions. Led by Harinder Singh Garcha, a seasoned business specialist with extensive experience and personal investments in gas stations, liquor stores, hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and various other businesses, our company is dedicated to maximizing value for our clients with real-world knowledge. With a deep understanding of market trends, financial analysis, and negotiation strategies, Harinder Singh Garcha has built a reputation for facilitating seamless transactions that benefit all parties involved. Whether you are looking to invest in a thriving business, sell your established enterprise, or expand your portfolio, our team provides expert guidance throughout the process. What We Do: - Business Sales & Acquisitions: Assisting buyers and sellers in purchasing and selling gas stations, convenience stores, hotels, liquor stores, and other businesses. - Investment Strategy Consulting: Providing data-driven insights and recommendations to help clients make informed investment decisions. Negotiation & Deal Structuring: Ensuring fair and beneficial agreements that align with our clients' goals. Why Choose Us?: - Industry Expertise: Years of experience in business and real estate transactions. - Extensive Network: Connections with qualified buyers, sellers, lenders, and industry professionals. - Results-Driven Approach: Focused on securing the best possible outcomes for clients. - Confidential & Professional Service: We handle every transaction with discretion and integrity. We don’t just facilitate transactions—we build long-term partnerships that help our clients grow and succeed. Whether you are buying your first business, selling a profitable investment, or exploring new opportunities, we are here to guide you every step of the way. Honesty & Integrity is our #1 priority. Peninsula Gold: Broker#01957500 Harinder Garcha: DRE#02132413
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High Volume Dry Cleaning Plant For Sale in Encino Ca.
Encino, CA
Established Dry Cleaning Operation with Strong Financial Performance This well-positioned dry cleaning facility represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Encino's competitive market. The...
Cash Flow: $324,000
4 Bay Car Wash & Laundromat Plus Store Front Own The Land & Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gustine, CA
Car Wash & Laundromat Businesses Have Been Running Since 1974 At 726 South Ave. Plus A Store Front For Your Choice To Lease 3 Businesses & Own The Land. Or Run All 3. Zoned C-2 Ideal Year Round...
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Lighting business - Design, repair, sales,
San Rafael, CA
This established lighting business represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Marin County's thriving construction and design market. Operating continuously since 1994, the company has built a...
Vietnamese Food Restaurant
Vallejo, CA
Authentic & tasty Vietnamese Cuisine serving the Vallejo community with limited competition and ever-growing customer base. Lines waiting outside are very common with Six-Flag nearby that often come...
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Cash Flow: $6,563
Cash Flowing Corporate Rental Business - Bay Area, CA
San Mateo County, CA
***BOOKINGS INTO 2025*** Welcome to our thriving business offering three arbitrage rental properties nestled in the heart of Belmont, CA. These 3 meticulously curated units boast a combination of...
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Zion Healing Mental Health
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Zion Healing is redefining the future of mental health and wellness through regenerative medicine, neuroscience, and advanced therapeutic innovation.
Franchised Sub Sandwich Shop For Sale! Great Location!
Contra Costa County, CA
SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED AND WILL LISTEN TO ANY OFFER! LOW PRICE! Keep it as a Franchise or turn it private!! All equipment is there and in great condition! Great visible location! This shop needs an...
Mission Foods Route for Sale | Sacramento, CA-$195,000
Sacramento, CA
Mission Foods Route for Sale | Sacramento, CA — $195,000 About the Route Mission Foods distribution route for sale - $195,000. The territory services portions of Sacramento CA and includes a protected...
Cash Flow: $129,365
American BBQ Restautaurant with bar and R/E
$4,300,000
Corona, CA
Mission Foods Route for Sale | San Jose, CA — $159,000
San Jose, CA
Mission Foods Route for Sale | San Jose, CA — $159,000 About the Route Mission Foods distribution route for sale - San Jose CA- $159,000. The territory services portions of San Jose CA and includes a...
Cash Flow: $125,770
Fireplaces, Awnings, Installations, Services
Tahoe City, CA
Established Fireplace, Awning, and Contracting Business - Serving North Lake Tahoe and Truckee This well-established specialty retail and contracting business has been serving the affluent North Lake...
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Cash Flow: $235,000
Glendale Dental Practice | Established Location • Ready to Operate
Glendale, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established, fully equipped dental practice in one of Glendale's most desirable and accessible locations. After more than 35 years of serving the community, the...
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San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
Great payment histories. Consistent additional profits from filter cleans, salt cell cleans upgrades & repairs. Most pools are easy to maintain. Customers communicate well via email or text. Free...
Cash Flow: $121,000
Well-Established South Bay Mercury & P&C Book
Torrance, CA
This South Bay-based Mercury and Independent Property & Casualty book of business has provided comprehensive coverage of its community’s evolving needs for nearly 30 years. Thanks to long-standing...
Cash Flow: $486,423
Successful fine dining restaurant business - lower Haight/Hayes Valley
San Francisco, CA
Established Indian Fine Dining Restaurant - Hayes Valley/Lower Haight This exquisite Indian fine dining restaurant has been a distinguished presence in San Francisco's vibrant Hayes Valley/Lower...
Two Chair Barbershop Well established and Amazing Reputation.
Nevada City, CA
I have owned and solely operated this barbershop for 10 years. I have a full clientele with a waitlist. The Nevada City Barbershop has been in Nevada City since the 30's and comes with an amazing...
Cash Flow: $90,000
Miracle Method Surface Refinishing
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Average Annual Franchise Revenue: $1,355,173!* Join the #1 Surface Refinishing Brand, ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,355,173
Cheesesteak & Wing Shop
Roseville, CA
long established restaurant , made to order burgers, wings , cheesesteaks, salads, subs , large patio , free standing building etc... beer and wine --- tvs...
Cash Flow: $75,000
Highly Visible Remodeled Restaurant/Bar in Downtown Walnut Creek
Contra Costa County, CA
Highly Visible Remodeled Restaurant/Bar in Downtown Walnut Creek with Lots of Upside RRC#5331 Offered at $335,000 Location: Contra Costa County Annual Revenue: $941,388 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for...
The UPS Store Franchise in Orange County
$650,000
Seal Beach, CA
Own a Farmers Insurance Agency in Prime Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County, CA
Step into ownership of a legacy Farmers Insurance agency with over 40 years of proven success in one of the most desirable and opportunity-rich markets in the country — Los Angeles County. This is a...
Hookah Lounge
Los Angeles, CA
Turn-Key Hookah Lounge for Sale – Los Angeles Area Rare opportunity to own a fully operating hookah lounge in a prime location on San Fernando Rd, just 7 minutes from Downtown Glendale and 12 minutes...
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Cash Flow: $140,000
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant specializing in the popular and growing Greek/Mediterranean food. The Great Greek takes pride in procuring only the freshest ingredients and preparing them daily to make each meal a memorable one.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,562,385
Wingstop - California
Shasta County, CA
Wingstop first opened its doors in 1994 and started franchising in 1997 and by 2002 had served over 1 billion wings. Today, Wingstop has over 1,100 restaurants across the US and overseas. Wingstop’s...
San Jose, CA- Automotive Repair Business for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
Simple, repeatable operations that generate robust cash flow, boasting an impressive 70%+ repeat customer rate. Situated in a prime retail-dense trade area, this franchise is strategically positioned...
EBITDA: $225,000
Trampoline Park for Sale
Riverside County, CA
This well-established indoor trampoline park represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving family entertainment business in Riverside County, CA. Operating since 2019 as a proven...
San Diego, CA - Own the Exclusive Mobile Pet Grooming
San Diego, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established Mobile Pet Grooming Franchise Development Business with 23 exclusive territories located throughout San Diego County California—one of the largest...
Turnkey Monterey Peninsula Liquor Store-Fully-Built & Ready to Operate
Monterey County, CA
Established neighborhood liquor store located in a desirable coastal community on California's Monterey Peninsula. This turnkey business has been successfully operating since 2022 and offers an...
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Action Realty Task Holdings, Inc
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Action Realty Task Holdings, Inc (ART) with its DBA Action Realty Task Inc (ART) established in 2022, based on LA Palma, Orange County, consited of more than 90% of agents, brokers or staff being seasoned over 15 years expereice in RE industry, have been dedicating to selling, buying commercial properties, busiensses alone, and business and realties, SFR (Hoses, Condos exceeding over hundreds of dollars over the past 4 years, We are serving mainly Los Angeles couty, orange county, riverside county, san bernardino county, and 8 of surrounding counties and neighbor states through the relatonships of near-by states agents and/brokers in selling properties or businesses. Actually, as name indicates, we are doing re business as ART of work
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Beverly Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Long term operator has saved the best for last with above average monthly prices, and loyal, and trusting customers. All of these accounts pay full amount, and on time. Two Grade A commercial...
Cash Flow: $74,000
Thai Restaurant in Prime Midtown Location
Sacramento, CA
This well-established modern Thai restaurant presents a rare opportunity to acquire a proven, turnkey business in what is widely considered one of the premier restaurant locations in the heart of...
Multi-Year Jewelry Business with Strong Customer Engagement
$350,000
Mission Viejo, CA
Step into a proven brand, a loyal customer base, and cash flow day 1
Santa Ana, CA
Steak Sandwich Franchise — Santa Ana, CA | Asking Price: $160,000 Step into a proven brand, a loyal customer base, and cash flow from day one. Philly's Best Santa Ana is a fully operational...
Cash Flow: $51,000
Riverfront Deli & Cannabis Dispensary - Thriving Brand
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Guerneville, CA
Since opening in November 2017, The Farmhand has earned its place as one of the most beloved food destinations along the entire Russian River corridor. A gourmet deli, specialty market, and espresso...
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Mr. Rooter
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Plumbing franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $2.09M average gross sales!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,093,531
Pool Service Route - San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Nice part time pool route in the San Jose area. This route consists...
Cash Flow: $23,000
Express Employment Professionals in South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco, CA
* Please inquire for financial performance information * Step into ownership of the well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in South San Francisco, CA, serving one of...
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Established Carpet Cleaning Business
El Cajon, CA
Established carpet cleaning business serving San Diego County with a strong reputation and consistent demand. The business generated approximately $241,000 in gross revenue over the past 12 months...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Established Floral Brand with Proven Revenue & Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
Established Ventura Blvd Floral Brand | Trademark Rights Included | 10K+ Instagram Followers | Turnkey Opportunity Rare opportunity to acquire a fully established floral brand with trademark rights,...
Flower Shop For Sale In Walnut
Walnut, CA
A well-loved community floral shop, serving the area since 2005. Known for quality, creativity, and personalized service, this business offers custom floral arrangements, plants, and gifts for all...
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Iconic Vintage clothing store in a hip LA neighborhood for sale
Los Angeles, CA
Acquire one of Los Angeles’ most distinctive vintage clothing brands. Cherry Pick Vintage offers a 16-year history, a federally registered trademark, a below-market transferable 5-year lease,...
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Successful and Established Poke Restaurant
Rocklin, CA
We are a Veteran owned semi-to-fast casual restaurant serving fresh "poke style" entrees over your choice of warm rice or mixed greens paired with a variety of customized toppings and house made...
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Superfood Snack Business $675k TTM (40% GM) Servicing Top Tech Offices
San Francisco, CA
Profitable eCommerce business with $675,000 in TTM revenue and $21,670 in TTM profit selling superfood granola leading the category in food service with its delicious products, innovative nutrition...
EBITDA: $70,000
Thriving Restaurant in a Prime Business District
Norco, CA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Established restaurant opportunity in Norco's premier business district, generating $367,302 in annual revenue with strong cash flow performance. This turnkey operation has served...
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Cash Flow: $367,301
Tierra Encantada
Franchise
Available in California
Join Tierra Encantada and become part of a thriving, in-demand brand that sets both families and franchise partners up for success. With our proven track record and strong waiting lists, you'll be positioned to grow and succeed in the booming child care industry.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $3,045,432
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
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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.
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