Paradise, CA
TURN-KEY INCOME OPPORTUNITY: ESTABLISHED LAUNDROMAT WITH PRIME REAL ESTATE Step into immediate cash flow with this profitable full-service laundromat strategically positioned on Main Street in...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Real EstateFluff and Fold Full-Service Laundromat with Real Estate
$1,200,000
Real EstateLandmark Restaurant property in Ojai, California
Ojai, CA
LANDMARK RESTAURANT PROPERTY IN OJAI, CALIFORNIA Prime commercial real estate opportunity in the heart of Ojai, featuring two turn-key operating businesses generating over $2 million in annual...
$4,490,000
Real EstateNice Clean Self Car Wash with Good Income and Property
Tustin, CA
This location has business and resident area and in and out is easy. The building and all machines are it loos good for them. 4 Wash bays and 1 auto car wash 4 Vacuum Monthly gross is $45,000 per...
$3,999,000
Real EstateWell Established CPA Firm in SLO CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
The Business is a well-established, full-service CPA firm with over 20 years of proven success serving clients nationwide from its San Luis Obispo office. Founded in 2005, the firm has built a strong...
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Real EstateValero Gas Station & Circle K C-Store with Real Estate
Blythe, CA
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Valero Gas Station and Circle-K C-Store in the City of Blythe. This site benefits from its position as one of the few essential fueling...
$6,450,000
Real EstatePrime Commercial Building
Portola, CA
FOR SALE OR LEASE Building is currently leased until November 30th and Seller will consider a new tenant. Located in core commercial area of Portola, CA. on Highway 70 with great visibility and daily...
$290,000
Real EstateLarge Real Estate Developer Retiring
California
Owner of a large Real Estate Development firm is retiring with over 770 acres of land available for development. Properties are all in California with concentrations in the central valley and along...
$85,000,000
Real EstateCommissary - Commercial Kitchen Property with Large Secure Parking
Sacramento County, CA
We are pleased to offer this Commercial Kitchen Property centrally located and ideally set up for catering and commissary use. The site benefits from its close proximity to Downtown Sacramento, and...
$725,000
Real EstateInter Mountain Auto Body Works Inc.
Shasta County, CA
BUSINESS ONLY WITH LEASE BACK OF REAL ESTATE --FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET IN 54 YEARS SUCCESSFUL AUTO BODY AND COLLISON REPAIR SHOP WITH REAL ESTATE. INTER MOUNTAIN AUTO BODY WORKS!!!! Full-Service Auto...
$235,000
Start-upOnline Direct to Consumer High End Pet and Gift Products Opportunity
ONLINE DIRECT TO CONSUMER HIGH END PET AND GIFT PRODUCTS OPPORTUNITY This opportunity presents a premium pet and gift products venture positioned to compete in the luxury pet market segment....
3
FranchiseMr. Electric
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Electrical Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $1.10M average gross sales!*
$65,000
Start-upCollege Front Retail Opportunity
Located directly in front of a well-known college campus, this newly opened Korean ramen and convenience store offers strong exposure and consistent customer base * Initial investment: approx....
3
$90,000
Start-upBlack Sea Transport new full setup company !
New Established Trucking company with newest equipment and whole setup including customers and private lease parking lot!...
3
$270,000
Established San Francisco Day Spa with 25+ years of Trusted Service
$200,000
San Francisco, CA
Start-upEcommerce online Business & website for sale
View Store for sale: WWW.ECOMCHIEF.COM Join the growing ecommerce industry! The perfect starter drop-shipping store! Great scale capability. High demand products + beautiful design and branding! The...
2
$299
Start-upBeauty salon in Orange
Beautiful recently remodel Beauty salon with 5 chairs and 2 hair wash stations, located on a busy street (Tustin St) It also has a separate room for wax, lashes, facials, or anything like that. ready...
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$45,000
Michael Wildeveld, CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI, CEPA
The Veld Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our Real Estate Specialists, Consultants and Accountants are licensed California and Nevada Real Estate Brokers and/or Agents, with many holding top MBA degrees, CPA credentials, Juris Doctorate Degrees (CA and NV), and various other prestigious designations with the International Association of Business Brokers (IBBA), the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB), the Exit Planning Institute (EPI), athe National Association of Certified Business Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA), the Mergers & Acquisitions Source, and the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).
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Start-upFirst Northern California Fun Virtual Reality Free Roam Arcade
I’m offering a turnkey business opportunity designed for someone who wants to start strong from day one—without the costly trial-and-error most startups go through. This package includes all core...
4
Start-upOwn Juice Bar Franchises, Prime Territories, Ready to Build
Rare opportunity to acquire a 3-unit Movita Juice Bar development package in high-demand, health-conscious markets. This offering includes exclusive rights to develop three locations within...
2
$55,000
Start-upTurn key weight loss business
Turn-Key Weight Loss Business - Virtual Opportunity Established in 2021, this virtual weight loss business presents a compelling startup opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a location-independent...
2
$30,000
Start-upStart Your Own Total Wireless Store – Turnkey Opportunity
Start Your Own Wireless Store with Next Total Communications Looking to own your own business in a fast-growing, high-demand industry? NextTotal Communications is actively seeking motivated...
Start-upLuxury Indoor golf facility and gym for sale
Incredible opportunity to acquire a fully built, state-of-the-art indoor golf and performance facility in a prime East Bay location. Over $1 million invested in buildout, simulators, flooring,...
4
FranchiseAlloy Personal Training
Available in California
Since 1992, Alloy's personalized training programs cater to the premium 45-65 age group, boasting the highest retention and real results in the $33 billion fitness industry.
$150,000
Start-upTurnkey Wine Bar Opportunity | Prime Florida Markets Available
Startup Franchise Opportunity – Open Container Wine Bar (Florida Markets) Step into ownership of Open Container Wine Bar, a modern, lifestyle-driven wine bar franchise designed for today’s...
6
$85,000
Start-upRare Below Market Sharkey's Cuts for Kids! Open anywhere available!
Key advantage: The franchise rights and included assets are being offered at approximately 50% below the cost of purchasing directly from the franchisor, creating a rare, below-market entry...
$111,000
Established Refrigeration Service Company
$999,999
California
Start-upHome-Based Travel Agency, Low Startup Investment and Profit Guarantee
This offering is a turnkey, home-based travel agency business designed for individuals seeking a low-cost, low-risk entry into business ownership. The model allows the owner to operate an independent...
$179
Start-upBeer Vending Machines - 24/7 Automated Sales
There is lost revenue happening every day- late at night, between peak hours, and anytime staffing doesn’t make sense. Hotels stop serving. Bars close. Concession lines get too long. Venues miss...
2
$25,000
Start-upRun your own towing company! Plug & Play is ready to operate today
TURNKEY TOWING COMPANY OPPORTUNITY - READY TO OPERATE This fully established California towing company presents an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking immediate entry into the...
4
Start-upAi Automation Business – No Tech Skills Needed | Turnkey System
Own a high-demand, asset-light AI automation business designed to help local small and medium-sized businesses modernize and scale using powerful automation systems. Artificial Intelligence is no...
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$10,000
Start-upProfitable Brand New Juiceitup! Franchise in High Traffic Shopping Ctr
PROFITABLE JUICEITUP! FRANCHISE - HIGH TRAFFIC ANAHEIM LOCATION This established Juice Bar franchise presents an exceptional ground-floor opportunity in a prime Anaheim, CA location within a...
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$495,000
Start-upJoin the Booming Permanent Lighting Industry with Inception Lighting
Inception Lighting—Your Gateway to a Six-Figure, Year-Round Business Join Inception Lighting, a leader in commercial and residential permanent lighting applications, and become part of an industry...
6
$749
Start-upPrepaze Academy - Educational Business Franchise
Prepaze Academy provides a solid opportunity base for your entrepreneurial dream. It's also the only place where passion for education meets your business goals. Prepaze Academy is the only academic...
4
$39,000
FranchiseWCH Service Bureau
Available Nationwide
WCH Medical Billing Franchise: proven model, software, training, and step-by-step support to operate and scale.
$45,000
Start-upBody Sculpting- Licensed Med Spa business, Business professionals
Join the fastest growing mulit-billion dollar aesthetics industry with starting a body contouring med spa! You do not need to be a doctor or have a medical background. We teach you how to hire a...
Start-upStartup Turn-key Facial & Wax Salon Bar in Vibrant Downtown Location
Established in October 2025, this is a Facial & Wax Salon Bar located in the heart of downtown Glendora, California, offering exceptional growth potential in the thriving spa industry. This turnkey...
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Grocery store with un-conditional liquor license, Meat, and Kitchen
$1,350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Start-upFarmers Insurance Agency
Opportunity to open Insurance Agency In the San Fernando Valley/Ventura County area! The benefits: • New Business Commissions of up to 300% • Support from District Office and Territory team,...
Start-upOperational Real Estate Tech Platform w/ Proprietary Geo-Fencing
This offering is for a fully built, operational real estate technology platform featuring proprietary geo-fencing functionality that allows users to draw custom geographic areas and signal interest in...
$695,000
FranchiseCamp Bow Wow
Available Nationwide
A Franchise Opportunity that will really get your Tail Wagging
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$400,000
Start-upElectric Motorcycle Rentals & Sales Business (start up)
The purchase would include approximately 15 new 2022-2024 electric motorcycles, spare parts, dealership rights, and domain name for Adventure Motorcycle Rentals....
5
Start-upEarly Detection Medical Imaging center
TURNKEY MEDICAL IMAGING & WELLNESS CENTER - ABSENTEE OPPORTUNITY Established outpatient imaging center featuring state-of-the-art CT scanner technology, serving Orange County with advanced early...
6
$100,000
Start-upGround Floor Opportunity with Nationwide Branding
Join now for a limited time 70% discount on initial start up fee during rapid nationwide expansion happening now! • Existing Junkers you need to be a Mother Junker, on the list! • New start ups we...
$2,995
Start-upStart Your Online Ecommerce Business and Website From Home
View stores at: WWW.ECOMCHIEF.COM Get the freedom to turn your dream store into reality using our professionally built highly profitable custom Shopify store. Where you get the freedom to customize...
$199
Start-upLos Angeles Cannabis Distribution & Retail NSF Delivery
Prime Opportunity in North Hollywood: Take advantage of this 2500 SF licensed location near Burbank Airport, situated in the bustling heart of North Hollywood. This prime spot offers excellent...
2
$450,000
Stan Cortland
CURB
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Transforming Dreams into Reality
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Start-upWatch Traders Academy - "The Art and Science Of Watch Trading"
"STOP PUTTING IT OFF - BE YOUR OWN BOSS!" You can be your own boss for an initial capital of only $349. We are way more reasonable than our competition! Their starting cost is from $1500 to $10,000!...
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$349
Start-upLight Therapy Wellness Studio
Light Therapy Wellness Studio - Premium Franchise Opportunity Opened Studio in August 2025, represents a unique opportunity to enter the rapidly growing light therapy and recovery market in San Mateo,...
3
Mediterranean Restaurant | Prime Southern California Market
$850,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Start-upHigh Margin E-Cig/Nicotine & Custom Vending Machines!
Looking for your next side hustle? Sunstate Vending is a U.S. based premium vending provider looking to break the barrier of entry into entrepreneurship. We specialize in high end software driven...
5
$15,000
Start-upAll electric equipment and Van, Lawn Care Services run by Solar
FRANCHISE for the EB1c Green Card $395,00 FRANCHISE. A great opportunity to join the Green Movement in Lawn care. All equipment is electric so the customers are very happy with the reduction in noise...
$395,000
FranchiseHomewell Care Services
Available in California
An Opportunity Like None Other: Where Personal Fulfillment Meets Financial Success
$50,000
Start-upExciting Franchise Opportunity in the Carpet Cleaning Industry
Are you ready to own a business that combines innovative technology with exceptional customer service in a thriving market? This franchise offers a unique cleaning process that stands out from...
3
$30,000
Start-upLow Investment, Low Overhead, Recurring Revenue Model
In 2015, Farmer’s Insurance ran a Superbowl commercial highlighting the dangers of clogged dryer vents. Overnight, a little known service industry boomed as million of people realized they had never...
2
$89,000
Start-upStart Your Own Food Business
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN SPACE FOR LEASE - THOUSAND OAKS Prime opportunity to launch your food business in an established commercial kitchen facility in Thousand Oaks, CA. This turnkey industrial space...
5
$4,495
Start-upBuild a High-Growth, Recurring-Revenue Energy Business
Best.Energy is a global energy monitoring and optimisation company expanding rapidly in the United States. We are now appointing a limited number of US distribution Partners to capitalise on one of...
6
$60,000
Start-upYoga & Fitness Studio - Infrared Heat
This is an opportunity to join the growing Health & Wellness industry by opening your own Yoga & Fitness studio in your neighborhood. Or rebrand your existing studio to increase revenue. A proven...
5
$49,500
Relocatable Data Analytics Leader: National Security Contracts
California
Not Disclosed
Absentee owner - Jewelry & Watch Repair Business
Riverside, CA
$195,000
Well-Known Turn-key Bar and Restaurant, Absentee Owner
Yucaipa, CA
$320,000
SBA Pre Approved - Aquatic contractor specializing in maintenance
Anaheim, CA
$3,700,000
FranchiseHomestretch
Available Nationwide
$150,000
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.
