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Absentee run Japanese restaurant for sale in South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Established Japanese restaurant operating as an absentee-run business in the premier South Lake Tahoe market. This turnkey operation has demonstrated consistent performance with annual sales averaging...

$450,000

$450,000

Professional Make-up Education & Cosmetics Company

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This outstanding acquisition opportunity is for a company focused on the professional training of make-up artists through an integrated education and cosmetics platform. The...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $288,000

Towing, Roadside Service, and Vehicle Storage Company

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This outstanding acquisition opportunity is for a leading provider of towing, transportation, roadside assistance, and vehicle storage services serving Northern California. The...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $84,000

Urgent Care and Preventive Care Services Company

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS The Company is an outpatient healthcare provider offering urgent care and preventive medical services to patients in the Central California region. The Company delivers walk-in...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $861,000

Palmdale Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

All great pools that have been very well taken care of for years. Clients are appreciative and responsive to any needs that arise. Seller can help with the repairs as needed if desired. Commercials...

$67,200

$67,200

Cash Flow: $77,000

Chiropractic, Nutrition, Functional Medicine

Santa Clara, CA

34 year successful clinic: chiropractic, nutritionist and functional medicine. Must be purchased by a chiropractor, who is dedicated to serving the highest level of health care. Low stress, 27 hour...

$355,000

$355,000

Cash Flow: $275

Specialty Coffee Shop For Sale - Great Rent

Los Angeles, CA

Excellently designed and outfitted specialty coffee cafe, with an established customer base of regulars, takeout, and more. Great for an owner-operator looking for their first coffee shop, or...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $25,520

Best corner location restaurant in the heart of Downtown Willow Glen

San Jose, CA

Rare second-generation restaurant opportunity in the heart of Downtown Willow Glen, located on Lincoln Avenue within one of San Jose's strongest neighborhood dining and retail districts. Established...

$398,000

$398,000

Well-established neighborhood deli with approximately $425,000

San Mateo County, CA

Profitable Peninsula Deli – $195,000 Well-established neighborhood deli with approximately $425,000 in annual sales and $175,000 seller-stated net income. Loyal customer base and very little...

$195,000

$195,000

Well-established dry cleaners with a steady stream of customers

San Diego, CA

Established Dry Cleaning business for sale This well-established dry cleaning business represents a turnkey opportunity in San Diego County market. The operation has maintained a consistent customer...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $81,329

Smoke and Vape Shop

Cathedral City, CA

Established smoke and vape shop located in the highly desirable Palm Springs area, positioned on a busy street with strong visibility and consistent foot traffic. The business has built a steady...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Custom Manufacturing Business with 35+ Year Track Record

Santa Ana, CA

This custom cabinetry and millwork manufacturing business has been in continuous operation since 1987, serving residential and commercial clients across Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego. This...

$285,000

$285,000

Cash Flow: $92,794

Mobile Smoothie, Fruit Shake & Specialty Fruit Beverage Business

Perris, CA

This vibrant mobile food and beverage concept specializes in smoothies, fruit shakes, fresh fruit, and specialty drinks, serving fairs, festivals, and community events throughout Riverside County and...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale

$200,000 - Poway, CA

$200,000

Poway, CA

Profitable Event-Focused Food Truck

Perris, CA

Confidential opportunity to acquire an established mobile fast-food operation. This business is a food truck built around scheduled event service, offering flexibility in operating days and the...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

Food Truck with Access to High-Traffic South Fair Events

Perris, CA

Unique mobile food concept offering a creative fusion of Asian and Mexican flavors at fairs, festivals, and community events across Riverside County and surrounding areas. The menu features standout...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Dustin Sigall

SD Business Advisors

Serving San Diego County, CA

With over 800 businesses sold nationwide since 2007, our team is the largest and most experienced group of Business Advisors in Southern California. We specialize in selling companies across all industries. From main street to lower middle-market M&A transactions. We match qualified buyers with quality businesses while maintaining strict confidentiality.

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Mobile Ice Cream Cart & Event Business – SoCal

San Bernardino, CA

Turnkey mobile ice cream cart and event catering business serving San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, generating revenue through a balanced mix of street vending, private events, and multi-cart...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $35,200

Egyptian Resturant

San Diego, CA

Well-established Egyptian restaurant and café situated in a high-traffic corridor near a major college campus, benefiting from constant student and neighborhood foot traffic. The business offers...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $91,200

Seller Financing | High-Traffic SFV Convenience Store & Smoke Shop

Canoga Park, CA

Well-positioned convenience store featuring tobacco and vape product sales located along a busy retail corridor in the San Fernando Valley. The business enjoys excellent street visibility, steady...

$344,000

$344,000

Cash Flow: $142,000

Top Rated Physical Therapy/Sports Med Practice. Strategic Buyers Only

California

Superb, Top Rated Physical Therapy / Sports Medicine Practice. Strategic Acquirers Only. Location: Central Coast, CA. For more than a decade, the practice has established an extremely strong...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $581,901

Established Mexican Restaurant with Full Liquor License

Temecula, CA

This thriving, modern Mexican-concept restaurant has become a go-to destination in the Temecula area, known for a lively atmosphere, a well-executed menu, and a strong regular customer base. Housed in...

$1,440,000

$1,440,000

Cash Flow: $559,000

Turn-key Fiji indian grocery store. $85,000 asking price No carry

Alameda County, CA

Established neighborhood business with a built loyal, repeat customer base drawn from the surrounding residential area, with steady daily foot traffic that has held consistent through changing...

$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Liquor store -Great location in Culver City, absentee-run & profitable

Culver City, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire an established Liquor Store (type 21) with a strong product offering, an available tasting room license (type 86) with a patio, and significant growth potential for...

$190,000

$190,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Rare Opportunity: Fully Immersive Themed Coffee Shop - 2 Locations.

Riverside, CA

This is a highly recognizable, niche coffee concept with a strong brand identity and loyal customer base, operating across two locations in Riverside County and San Bernardino County. The business...

$550,000

$550,000

Profitable and Established Water and Herbs Store

$85,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$85,000

Los Angeles, CA

Preschool Business For Sale Fremont , CA (Mission)

Fremont, CA

Situated along a prominent commercial corridor in Fremont, CA, offering excellent visibility and convenient access to surrounding residential communities and businesses. The property benefits from its...

$300,000

$300,000

Pizza store and kids Play Court!

Los Angeles, CA

Turn-Key Pizza Restaurant & Kids Play Space Opportunity! Excellent opportunity to own a well-known pizza shop and family entertainment concept, Tic Tac Toe, located in the vibrant community of Eagle...

$100,000

$100,000

Breakfast and Lunch Cafe

Stanislaus County, CA

Breakfast and lunch American/Mexican cafe....

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

Growth potential pilates yoga studio!

Diamond Bar, CA

Turnkey Pilates and Yoga Studio - Diamond Bar, CA This established fitness studio presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational Pilates and yoga business in the desirable Diamond...

$88,000

$88,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Premier Indoor Dog Training Franchise with an Outstanding Reputation!

San Diego, CA

Exceptional opportunity to own an established positive-reinforcement dog training franchise serving a large and loyal community of dog owners. This well-known training facility specializes in group...

$150,000

$150,000

Wood Carving Business

Big Bear Lake, CA

KIRBY'S CUSTOM CARVINGS! Established in 2001, Kirby's Custom Carvings is the perfect Alpine retail business opportunity in the area. Business includes a favorable lease ($900 P/M), Goodwill,...

$170,000

$170,000

12 FedEx Ground Routes - Arcadia, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing

Arcadia, CA

The Asking Price for all routes, including 12 vehicles, is $775,000 in outright cash, plus $275,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $200,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price:...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Cash Flow: $688,028

Established Children's Boutique-Now Available

Orange, CA

Where the magic of childhood meets a smart business model — for over 5 years, this boutique has turned shopping into an experience, blending designer clothing, toys, and gifts with immersive,...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Retail Grocery Store/Supermarket with Meat Dept & Type 20 ABC License

Hanford, CA

Strategically positioned at 1798 N 10th Ave, Hanford, CA 93230, this established full-service grocery store benefits from a strong residential customer base, favorable demographics, and consistent...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Profitable Dog Boarding Business For Sale | Inquire for Real Estate

Santa Clara County, CA

Furrtropolis presents a rare opportunity to acquire a rapidly growing, full-service pet care business in the heart of San Jose, California, one of Silicon Valley's most affluent and pet-friendly...

$479,000

$479,000

Rare Turnkey Premium Café – Fresh Monkee Healthy Protein Shakes

$175,000 - Carlsbad, CA

$175,000

Carlsbad, CA

Heavy Civil Grading and Site Improvement Contractor for Sale

Temecula, CA

Established in 1994, this Southern California-based heavy civil and general engineering contractor offers more than three decades of industry experience. The company specializes in mass grading and...

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Cash Flow: $4,560,000

Davis EA Firm for Sale

Davis, CA

Established Enrolled Agent tax practice for sale in Davis, California. The practice is operated by an EA with more than 23 years of experience serving the Davis community. The Seller is looking to...

$248,000

$248,000

Cash Flow: $132,828

Escondido, CA EA Practice for Sale

San Diego County, CA

• The owner is an EA • This practice was established in 2010 • Software in use includes Crosslink • Approximately $117,840 in annual revenue, via bookkeeping (40 clients) • Approximately $17,320 in...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $143,000

Owner Absentee Sushi & Japanese Restaurant-Busy Location

Alameda County, CA

Owner Absentee Sushi and Japanese Restaurant is located in the heart of the town with lots of foot traffic. Seller has a full time job and doesn’t have time to manage. Seller claims revenue is about...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Semi-Absentee Coin Laundry-Easy Operating

Santa Clara County, CA

Owner Semi-Absentee Coin Laundry is located at a shopping center with big parking lot in a high end city. Seller claims revenue is $247,600 and SDE net income is $94,139 in 2025. This is cash offer...

$416,000

$416,000

Cash Flow: $94,139

Large Liquor, Grocery & Deli

San Mateo County, CA

Approx. 4,980 sq. ft. | Large Parking Lot | Existing Liquor License | Long-Term Lease Available Here is a rare opportunity for an experienced operator to take over a large, established neighborhood...

$90,000

$90,000

Construction Testing & Inspection Company

Hemet, CA

This established engineering consulting and construction inspection company has built a strong reputation over more than 25 years by providing geotechnical testing, special inspections, and...

$459,000

$459,000

Cash Flow: $176,798

Ramona Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Amazing clients to work for. A perfect route for beginners or experienced pool technicians. All really nice pools with well-maintained systems that make each day easy to service. 2019 Toyota Tacoma...

$44,400

$44,400

Cash Flow: $48,000

Elite Business Investments Corp.

Elite Business Investments Corp.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

We are a premiere brokerage for the sale of laundromats in Southern California. This means that unlike general brokerages, our singular focus in the laundromat industry gives us unparalleled knowledge and expertise to give you peace of mind and full confidence in buying, selling, or operating a laundromat. Call us today to speak with one of our agents and start down the Road To Success.

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Junk Hauling Removal business

Bakersfield, CA

A fantastic opportunity awaits a motivated buyer to acquire a well-established junk removal and recycling business in the desirable Bakersfield, California market. Huge, protected territory. Opened in...

$219,000

$219,000

Established Pet Grooming & Retail Business and Dog wash.

Pleasanton, CA

Established Pet Grooming & Retail Business – Excellent Opportunity Well-established pet grooming, retail, and self-service dog wash business located in a high-traffic shopping center in Contra Costa...

$99,900

$99,900

Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Prime Modesto Shopping Center

$225,000 - Modesto, CA

$225,000

Modesto, CA

POKE • Steady Growth • Semi-Absentee • Net $78K+ • Price $189K • RS

Palm Desert, CA

> A vibrant poke specialty restaurant located in a prime spot within a mid-sized shopping center in Palm Desert, Riverside. > Sale includes Type 41 On-Sale Beer & Wine License. > Semi-absentee...

$189,000

$189,000

Cash Flow: $78,705

Seller Financing Available - Boutique Dog Grooming Salon for Sale

San Dimas, CA

Boutique dog grooming salon in San Dimas with an established repeat client base, a mostly one-on-one and kennel-free service model, great monthly rent with very low utility cost, lease through April...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $61,000

15 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing

Oceanside, CA

The Asking Price for all routes, including 15 vehicles, is $1,100,000 in outright cash, plus $400,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $250,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price:...

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

Cash Flow: $854,002

Plumbing Contractor Business

Shasta County, CA

Well-established owner/operator plumbing business. Owner is retiring. Sale includes company name, phone number, and 14-years worth of customer contacts of those who have relied upon the services of...

$120,000

$120,000

Chico CA CPA Practice for Sale

Butte County, CA

Established in 1995, this well-established CPA practice offers an excellent opportunity for a local CPA or accounting firm seeking to expand its client base. 2026 Projected gross revenue has increased...

$875,000

$875,000

Cash Flow: $275,000

10 FedEx Ground Routes - Redding, CA - Vehicle Financing

Redding, CA

The Asking Price for all routes, including 10 vehicles, is $725,000 in outright cash plus $275,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing (Total Purchase Price: $1,000,000). FedEx Ground Routes for...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $447,629

Established Safari Run Franchise in Livermore – Turnkey Business

Livermore, CA

Safari Run Franchise Opportunity – New Location Coming to Livermore, CA Acquire a Brand-New Children’s Indoor Play & Birthday Party Business Before Construction Is Complete An exciting opportunity is...

$925,000

$925,000

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

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.