San Joaquin County, CA
Highly specialized engineering, manufacturing, construction, and service company serving mission-critical commercial and industrial infrastructure throughout California. This vertically integrated...
Cash Flow: $3,342,276
Businesses For Sale in California
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Mission-Critical Engineering & Specialty Construction Company – $3.3M
Live Edge Wood Slab Business – 7 Years Established
Sebastopol, CA
PRICE REDUCED ⬇️ $199,999 → $149,999 Owner selling due to health complications requiring relocating closer to family Seller financing may be considered for well-qualified buyers with a substantial...
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Restaurant & Bar - Full Liquor(ABC-Type 47) - High Net
Corona, CA
Great opportunity to acquire an attractive, upscale, high net, short hours, restaurant & bar with full liquor(ABC-Type 47) license located in a desirable Corona community, County of Riverside. This...
Cash Flow: $155,199
Cozy Fully Remodeled Vietnamese & Thai Restaurant | Low Rent
Garden Grove, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly rated Vietnamese & Thai fusion restaurant in the highly sought-after West Garden Grove community, one of Orange County’s most desirable residential neighborhoods....
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*****PRICE REDUCTION $150,000-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
San Diego, CA
A very rare find is currently available in Mission Hills. A type-48 bar location (NO food requirement) with a live entertainment license that has been recently completely remodeled from the ground up...
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Established Pulmonary, Sleep & Internal Medicine Practice
Los Angeles County, CA
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established pulmonary, sleep, and internal medicine practice serving a loyal patient base in the desirable Southern California market. Operating...
EBITDA: $920,000
Well Established HVAC Company For Sale
Sacramento County, CA
The target company is a California corporation operating as a full-service heating and cooling enterprise. Its owner and founder began working in the HVAC industry over twenty-five years ago, starting...
Cash Flow: $1,094,413
Souvenir Decal Brand – Turnkey & Profitable
Atascadero, CA
Inbloom Decals Ltd is a well-established and profitable retail tourism brand specializing in high-quality, waterproof vinyl stickers inspired by adventure, travel, and nature. What sets our stickers...
Cash Flow: $113,107
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Bay Area Cabinet Shop
San Martin, CA
Business Summary: Established commercial millwork business serving Santa Clara, and surrounding counties, with operations dating back to 2004 and a long track record in commercial tenant improvement...
Cash Flow: $180,000
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Well Established Security Patrol Company For Sale
Placer County, CA
The organization offers a comprehensive suite of professional protection and risk mitigation solutions designed to safeguard commercial, residential, and public assets throughout the regional...
Cash Flow: $229,778
First Day Homecare
Franchise
Available in California
The only U.S. franchise in Pediatric Private Duty Nursing plus senior care and ABA. Recurring insurance-funded revenue. From $143,780
Vapes Get Banned,We Get Sales|86% Share|83% Margins|eCommerce
Irvine, CA
Pop Pix is a content-first eCommerce company built to create viral global consumer brands. Every brand under Pop Pix is engineered for explosive organic reach, ultra-low operating costs, and...
Cash Flow: $458,171
Make it Cheers with Grace
Gardena, CA
Once you experience this Historical and trendy Japanese Restaurant in the Torrance/Gardena neighborhood, you will return for taste and price. The owner will decide to sell his handful of other...
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Turnkey Award-Winning Restaurant | Recently Remodeled | NearWholeFoods
$72,500
Sonoma County, CA
Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!
Monterey County, CA
Great opportunity to own a growing, established, and very popular pizza restaurant. The pizza restaurant is located on the main busy street/highway next to an AutoMall. High visibility and great...
Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale | North County San Diego
Escondido, CA
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established Farmers Insurance agency serving the North County Escondido area. The agency has been successfully operating for 20 years, providing a...
Tyler Evans
So-Cal Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Seller Representation Only! We represent sellers, not buyers, and have been doing it for over 30 years and have an outstanding 90+% Success Rate! We encourage you to spend time on our website ( www.so-calbusinessbrokers.com ) as it is our means of sharing a lot of vital information that can help you avoid mistakes and maximize your transaction. At a minimum, view and understand The Best Possible Transaction and The Sales Process and you will know more than 90% of the people who want to sell their businesses and a lot more than most business brokers. We concentrate our coverage in Southern California with a major emphasis on Orange County, San Diego County and Los Angeles County and we do not charge an ‘up-front’ fee. Many in this industry charge for valuations, industry reviews, ‘packaging’, expenses, etc. and our sole compensation is a Success Fee that is paid when your transaction closes —- in essence, we only get paid when you get paid and if we can’t sell your business at a price and upon terms acceptable to you, then you do not owe us a dime!
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Premier International Market - Turnkey Business with Growth Potencial
Los Angeles, CA
Premier International Market - Turnkey Business with Growth Potential This thriving international market represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-positioned grocery business in...
Established NorCal Specialty Infrastructure Contractor
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Santa Clara County, CA
Pacifica Advisors is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire a leading Northern California specialty infrastructure contractor specializing in gas utility, fuel systems, and complex underground...
EBITDA: $1,587,000
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250-Terminal Multi-State ATM Portfolio | $820K Annual Cash Flow
San Francisco, CA
Multi-State ATM Portfolio | Fully Managed | Established Cash Flow This opportunity offers the acquisition of an established ATM portfolio consisting of approximately 250 active terminals operating...
Cash Flow: $820,000
Restaurant Business for Sale – Prime San Francisco Location
San Francisco, CA
**Restaurant Business for Sale – Prime San Francisco Location** Outstanding opportunity to acquire a fully equipped restaurant in a prime San Francisco location. This approximately **2,000 SF**...
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2 CRUMBL Franchise Locations for sale in LA County!
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire two fully operational Crumbs franchise locations in a growing market. These locations come fully equipped, staffed, and positioned for a new owner to capitalize on the...
The Camp Transformation Center
Franchise
Available in California
Transform lives while building a profitable fitness business with the nation’s only weight loss–focused franchise.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $464,777
Owner Op Dealership and Service Center with Alignment Rack and 5 Lifts
Pittsburg, CA
Owner Operated Dealership and Repair Facility & Wholesale Dealer Opportunity – Pittsburg, CA Asking Price: $95,000 OBO Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built out automotive repair facility with the...
Cash Flow: $110,000
San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco offers a premier market for facial plastic surgery, supported by a dense, affluent population and consistent demand for elective procedures. This established cosmetic surgery clinic has...
Cash Flow: $400,000
Window Cleaning Business - Prime Territory in Los Angeles County
$100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Mediterranean Restaurant — Oakland, Type 47 License
Oakland, CA
ESTABLISHED MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT - OAKLAND, TYPE 47 LICENSE This profitable Mediterranean restaurant represents a rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey operation in one of Oakland's...
Cash Flow: $175,000
Prime Location Tire Shop
Gardena, CA
PRIME LOCATION TIRE SHOP - ESTABLISHED 1996 This well-established tire shop presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator to acquire a profitable automotive business with nearly...
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Profitable Restaurant chain with three locations
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-established and fast-growing quick-service restaurant concept offering a unique fusion of Mexican street food with Peruvian-inspired flavors. The opportunity includes three operating locations in...
Cash Flow: $478,875
25-Year National Marketing Platform with 420 Regional Brands
Monterey, CA
Business Description After 25 years building one of the nation's largest regional digital media and performance marketing platforms, the founders are retiring and have intentionally priced the...
Cash Flow: $244,724
Fast-Growing Silicon Valley Spot Repair Franchise–60% y/y growth!
Santa Clara County, CA
The company provides expert, budget-friendly, time-efficient repair services to hotels, apartments, and residences in Silicon Valley for various surfaces including floors, countertops, vanities,...
Cash Flow: $126,368
Iconic 76-Year Western Wear Business
California
This profitable and long-established Western wear retailer has been serving loyal customers for decades, offering authentic apparel, boots, hats, and accessories. With repeat business, community...
Automotive Shop - 37+ Years of General Mechanic, Brake & Alignment
San Joaquin County, CA
Well-established general automotive service shop in San Joaquin County with a standout specialty, including consistent referral work from local collision/body shops that depend on accurate, reliable...
Cash Flow: $171,812
Signarama
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Signarama is ranked #1 in the sign industry as the leading franchise offering branding services, signs, and graphics to businesses, organizations, and consumers. With nearly 900 stores, Signarama represents 80% of the franchised sign business around the world.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $916,066
Top Rated Property Restoration Business With Management Team
Ventura County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established property restoration franchise serving a large Southern California territory. The business has built a strong reputation over nearly a decade by...
Cash Flow: $1,347,000
Trucking Company For Sale Well Established
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bloomington, CA
California based company consist of 42 trucks and 150 trailers, all freightliners with 23 sleepers and 19 day cabs, ranging between 2017-2023 and a total of 150 trailers with additional 6 flat bed...
EBITDA: $2,221,906
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Established Beauty Salon with Loyal Clientele
$25,000
Van Nuys, CA
Made-in-USA Women's Apparel Brand | $1.2M+ Revenue |$350K Inventory
Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 2013 in the heart of Los Angeles, this established apparel brand offers the chance to step into a proven, American-made fashion platform with more than a decade of credibility in the...
Cash Flow: $168,000
6 Year Old Ultra-Premium DTC Meat Brand Ready to be Scaled
San Diego, CA
Six-year-old premium meat e-commerce brand with national reach and a cult following in the Japanese A5 Wagyu category. $11M+ in lifetime revenue, $2.7M trailing twelve months, built on a defensible...
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Sticky Fingers Cooking
Franchise
Available Nationwide
High-Margin. High-Impact. Start at ~$140K. Scale to $500K+. A proven path from startup to scale in the booming $50B+ children's enrichment market.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $426,767
FULLY TURNKEY | Established Grocery Store in San Gabriel Vally, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Asian Supermarket for Sale – San Gabriel Valley Exceptional opportunity in the highly desirable San Gabriel Valley area of San Gabriel Valley. This well-established, fully turnkey Asian...
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Absentee High-Volume AYCE Buffet | Strong Assets & Growth Upside
Los Angeles County, CA
This established AYCE buffet restaurant in Los Angeles County presents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly recognizable dining concept with strong historical performance, substantial included...
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Motivated Seller: Turnkey Charcuterie Business
Visalia, CA
This is the deal serious buyers have been waiting for. A fully operational, staffed, and established charcuterie and catering business in Visalia, CA — now available at a significantly reduced price...
Premium Catering & Grazing Board Business
Orange County, CA
Located in a bustling commercial plaza, this gourmet charcuterie business has established itself as a go-to provider in South Orange County. Since its founding in 2023, it has gained strong Google...
Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
Located in the heart of Orange County, this established gourmet food business is positioned to serve some of the region’s most desirable communities. Known for beautifully crafted boards, upscale...
Siavosh Ardalan CBB,CABB,IBBA,Bsc,MSc,NAR
RED HOT PROPERTIES
Serving Orange County, CA
I have owned and operated three retail and four service businesses and sold all of them. As a business broker I fully understand the seller and the buyer . I bring them together and close escrow. Always discrete and confidential. Experience does count. Broker/Owner , not an agent . Representing buyers and sellers of businesses in Orange County and surrounding areas. Experienced in Selling Retail , Service , Manufacturing businesses & Medical Practices . Bachelors and Masters from USC. Real Estate Broker. Certified Business Broker CBB Member California Association of Business Brokers. Member National Association of Realtors. Member International Business Brokers Association. Member Orange Chamber of Commerce.
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High-Income Potential Business Brokerage – Exclusive Territory
Santa Cruz County, CA
An outstanding opportunity to acquire an exclusive and well-established business brokerage territory in one of California’s most economically diverse and opportunity-rich regions. This territory...
Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity
Marin County, CA
Take advantage of a unique chance to own an exclusive business brokerage territory in Marin County—an affluent, business-friendly region just north of San Francisco. Known for its concentration of...
Established Cosmetics & Fashion Accessories Wholesale Distributor
$1,900,000
Los Angeles, CA
Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market
Alameda County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and exclusive business brokerage territory in Alameda County—one of the most dynamic and diverse economic regions in California. This territory...
Established Sign Business In An Amazing Area For Sale
Alameda County, CA
Sign fabrication, sales and installation. Given the rapid expansion of the East Bay area, I was looking to be involved in a business that would be able to capitalize on the extensive growth. With new...
Cash Flow: $20,000
ManageMowed
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Big Opportunity in B2B Landscaping
Avg. Unit Revenue: $347,803
Authentic Persian and Mediterranean Restaurant
San Diego County, CA
American and Mediterranean Restaurant is a Persian family-owned restaurant rooted in tradition and hospitality. Their menu brings together authentic Persian flavors and Mediterranean influences,...
Luxury Wellness Spa Business for Sale – Hermosa Beach, CA
Hermosa Beach, CA
Luxury Wellness Spa Business for Sale – Hermosa Beach, CA Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully renovated luxury massage & wellness spa located in the highly desirable Hermosa Beach area of Los...
Cash Flow: $250,000
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Popular World Famous Turf Club w/Building
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hayward, CA
THE local gathering place with a long history of fabulous, diverse, inclusive events. The ideal buyer would be one who will carry on the legacy of the historical World Famous Turf Club and take it to...
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Global Digital Imaging Hardware & Workflow Products Company
Santa Clara County, CA
A San Jose, CA-based technology company specializing in high-performance storage media and digital connectivity hardware is available for acquisition. The business serves a worldwide customer base of...
Cash Flow: $3,355,000
Profitable Language Services Firm — Remote, Scalable, High Margin
California
A well-established language services company operating throughout a major West Coast metro area is now available for acquisition. The business specializes in spoken language interpretation for the...
Cash Flow: $960,000
Established Marine Service Marketplace With Membership Revenue Model
West Hollywood, CA
This established marine repair platform currently generates $1,600–$2,100 in monthly net profit and comes with active paying subscribers, allowing the new owner to begin earning immediately....
Established Pasadena Bakery & Café – Profitable, Turnkey & High-Traffi
Pasadena, CA
Established in 1995, Bakery is a well-known neighborhood bakery café located in Pasadena, California. The business has built a strong reputation over nearly 30 years for its quality bakery products,...
EBITDA: $150,270
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American BBQ Restautaurant with bar and R/E
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Corona, CA
This beloved American restaurantwith Bar 47 License Real Estate and Great View , represents more than just a business opportunity – it's a testament to the American dream realized through smoke,...
EBITDA: $502,123
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Personal Lines Agency With 90% retention
Castro Valley, CA
Imagine stepping into a thriving insurance agency that's already built the foundation for your success. This established personal lines agency in Hayward offers exactly what you've been looking for -...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Mathnasium
Franchise
Available in California
Change lives through math, including your own - no educator experience required. We're top-in-category for franchisee satisfaction.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $367,545
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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