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Absentee-Run Liquor Store For Sale – Alameda County

Alameda County, CA

This profitable liquor store in Alameda County is a rare absentee-run opportunity, generating nearly $1M in annual sales with minimal day-to-day involvement from ownership. With steady revenue, strong...

$699,000

$699,000

Trendy Beverage & Snack Café – High-Traffic East Bay Location

Fremont, CA

Step into a profitable, fully operational specialty café located in a busy East Bay shopping center with strong foot traffic. The café offers a high-margin beverage and light snack menu in a modern,...

$200,000

$200,000

FIRE SALE – Great Value Flower Shop!

Carmichael, CA

The flower shop’s strong online presence reveals sign of growth potential with extensive online email marketing efforts. It is showcasing 800 reviews on Google at 4.9/5 stars and 69 reviews on Yelp at...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $66,000

Glendale / Eagle Rock Area Bar -Semi-Absentee with No Food Requirement

Glendale, CA

This semi-absentee operated Glendale / Eagle Rock area Type 48 Bar is in a prominent main street location with stellar street visibility. The venue is a local favorite watering hole for neighborhood...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $61,300

Gas Station w/ Real Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Colusa County, CA

$300,000 Yearly Net Income Gas Station with C-Store & Real Property – Prime Location, Low Competition! Here’s your chance to own a profitable gas station and convenience store located in the best spot...

$2,700,000

$2,700,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Durable Medical Equipment Retailer w/Industry’s Most Searchable Name!

Huntington Beach, CA

This durable medical equipment (DME) retailer is primarily a private pay ecommerce operation with a broad-based product offering that includes mobility products from scooters and power chairs, assist...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $12,000

Turnkey Hospice – No 36-Month Rule

Beverly Hills, CA

This established hospice agency, accredited and structured as a clean California C-Corporation, is now available for acquisition. This turnkey business is located in the heart of Los Angeles County...

$450,000

$450,000

Auto Repair shop with full staff

Santa Rosa, CA

This well-established, full-service auto repair shop caters to a diverse range of vehicle makes and models, earning a loyal customer following throughout Sonoma County. Staffed by five skilled...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $135,087

Preschool Business For Sale Windsor, CA

Windsor, CA

Situated down a quiet lane off Mark West Station Road near Kay Drive, the property is well-shielded from traf?c and neighbors, lending a peaceful, nature-rich environment for young children .The site...

$2,257,000

$2,257,000

Market-Leading Flooring Company with 2x Real Estate Assets($3.3M)

California

This is an opportunity to acquire one of Northern California’s most established and respected floor covering businesses. With nearly 50 years of market dominance, this retail flooring and installation...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $74,675

Auto Dealership

Alameda County, CA

$350,000 Net profit/ year Auto dealership This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable and well-established auto dealership with space for up to 130 vehicles in a prime, high-traffic...

$299,000

$299,000

Well-established liquor store located in a safe neighbor

Hacienda Heights, CA

Liquor store in a very safe area with upside potential, waiting for a motivated buyer who can revitalize this business. located in a high-traffic shopping center. 2,500 sq. ft store with plenty of...

$339,000

$339,000

Established Psychology Practice with Strong Referral Network

Ventura County, CA

Established in 1996, this highly regarded Ventura County clinical psychology practice offers in-office and telehealth services for children, teens, and adults. The practice is known for its...

$350,000

$350,000

Sandwich Franchise for sale in Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

A remodeled sandwich Franchise located at a busy intersection in Downtown Los Angeles is available for acquisition, as the current absentee owner is retiring. This offers a new owner the potential to...

$229,000

$229,000

Cash Flow: $93,451

Online Retail Service

San Joaquin County, CA

Over $400,000 Yearly Net Profit Delivery Business This profitable and easy-to-run grocery delivery business offers fresh produce, dairy, meat, and essential groceries straight to customers’ doors,...

$700,000

$700,000

Longest continually operating restaurant in Shasta County!

Redding, CA

This is your chance to own The Damburger, the longest continually operating restaurant in Shasta County. This exceptionally well known and very profitable restaurant has been in business since 1938...

$975,000

$975,000

Scott Reid

Parasell Inc

Serving Orange County, CA

ParaSell, Inc. is a national real estate services and consulting firm that specializes in commercial leasing and investment sales. We work with principals across the nation and have a proven process, proprietary time-saving technology, dedicated support staff and a relentless commitment to customer service.

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Santa Rosa CA EA Tax Practice for Sale

Sonoma County, CA

• The owner is an EA • This practice was established in 2017 • Seller prefers a buyer located in the Marin, Sonoma or Mendocino Counties • Software in use - Lacerte • Approximately 258 individual tax...

$240,000

$240,000

Cash Flow: $104,000

Award Winning Barbershop with Live-Work Opportunity

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, award-winning barbershop with a unique live-work setup in the desirable South Bay of Los Angeles County. Established in 2019, the business has a...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $40,085

$1.73M Revenue IT Monitoring Firm – ~90% Recurring

Santa Clara County, CA

A Silicon Valley–based software provider delivers patented, application-centric observability solutions that give enterprises full-stack performance, security, and user experience insights across data...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $36,000

Franchise Boba Shop - Busy Plaza, Well Established

Cerritos, CA

Location: This Franchise Boba Shop is located in a busy plaza with heavy foot traffic. Currently offering boba and coffee, the menu can be expanded in consultation with the franchise headquarters. You...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Established Medical Supply Store

Orange County, CA

This is your opportunity to acquire a well-established medical supply store with decades of service to the community. Surrounded by senior living facilities, care homes, and healthcare providers, the...

$149,000

$149,000

Newly Built Out, Turnkey Beauty Salon in Koreatown [Fire Sale!]

Los Angeles County, CA

Fire Sale! Priced for a quick sale. Step into ownership of a newly opened, fully built-out beauty salon in the heart of Los Angeles’ vibrant Koreatown — a highly sought-after neighborhood known for...

$35,000

$35,000

Premier Psychology Practice For Sale Owner Retiring – Northern CA

San Francisco County, CA

Step into a well-established and highly specialized forensic psychology and neuropsychology practice with a strong reputation in personal injury litigation—serving Northern California and beyond....

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $768,246

Patented Thermal Solar Clean Technology

Alameda County, CA

Unlock a powerful growth opportunity in clean industrial energy with the acquisition of our client’s patented solar thermal technology—engineered for high-efficiency, low-cost industrial process...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $1,000

Fantastic Bar and Restaurant Opportunity! Long Time Established!

Pacifica, CA

Great new price on a rare turnkey bar and restaurant opportunity! This popular steak and seafood restaurant has been owned by the same family for over 20 years, offering a warm, neighborhood...

$297,000

$297,000

Established - Turnkey Fitness Studio

Ventura County, CA

Turnkey Opportunity to Own a Growing Fitness Brand Step into ownership with a fully built-out Fitness franchise located in Ventura County, near the San Fernando Valley. This high-end boutique gym is...

$275,000

$275,000

6 FedEx Ground Routes - Sun Valley, CA - Vehicle Financing

Sun Valley, CA

Asking Price: $525,000 in outright cash plus $225,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing (Total Purchase Price: $750,000). FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $245,654

Sushi | Affluent Area | Strong Sales | Rev $1.35M+ | Reduced $490K

Aliso Viejo, CA

High-Volume Sushi Restaurant – Upscale Orange County Location > A well-established, high-volume sushi restaurant is being offered for sale in an upscale Orange County community known for quality...

$490,000

$490,000

Cash Flow: $191,874

Established , Profitable Beer & Wine Bar in Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

Small beer & wine bar, Type 42 ABC license, in a densely populated area close to the freeways, businesses & residential neighborhoods. Low rent, high profit location that is easy to run. No NNN fees...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Dive Bar - Type 48 ABC & Entertainment Permit. Short Hours

Orange County, CA

Well known, established dive bar in North OC. no restrictions on the Type 48 ABC, entertainment permit (not allowed to charge a cover charge), large dance floor / dart area or ? . This used to be huge...

$365,000

$365,000

Absentee Run Poke & Teriyaki Restaurant

El Monte, CA

MONTHLY GROSS: $70,000 MONTHLY RENT: $5,400 + $700 NNN LEASE TERMS: 5+ 5 STORE SIZE: 1,400 SF SEATING CAPACITY: 30 OPEN HOURS: 10:00AM- 7PM MON- THUR / 11AM- 3PM FRI & SAT. SUN CLOSED. REASON FOR...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $116,400

Turnkey Preschool | 164-License | Biz & RE | Strong Cash Flow.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Vacaville, CA

Confidential sale of a fully operational, high-performing preschool located in a desirable Northern California community. The business is licensed for 164 children across infant, toddler, preschool,...

$6,900,000

$6,900,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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

Arcadia, CA

Asking Price: $900,000 in outright cash, plus $50,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $100,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price: $1,050,000). FedEx Ground Routes for Sale:...

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

Cash Flow: $322,791

Successful Large Thai Restaurant

Mojave, CA

This Beautiful Thai Restaurant needs nothing to earn great profits on your first day of ownership. The knowledgeable owners have enjoyed a successful career here for nearly 10 years. Retirement is...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Sushi & Izakaya restaurant - Central Orange county, California

Orange County, CA

Picture yourself stepping into the shoes of a successful restaurateur in the heart of Orange County. This beloved sushi and izakaya restaurant has been serving the community since 2015, and now it's...

$250,000

$250,000

Turnkey Head Therapy Spa in Prime San Jose Location! Instant Cash Flow

San Jose, CA

Overview: Step right into your new business—completely set up and ready to profit! You’ll acquire a thriving head therapy (scalp/head spa) salon as a franchise operator. Everything is included:...

$160,000

$160,000

Dry Cleaners in Vallejo for sale!

Vallejo, CA

Established dry cleaners for sale in Vallejo. Full dry cleaning plant with shirt pressing machines so that everything can be done in-house so that you are in total control of your business. This dry...

$329,000

$329,000

Liquor Store

Alameda County, CA

Great opportunity to own thriving business in Alameda County 2400 sf store in high traffic area. Gross: $80,000/mo; margin: 35%; Lotto sales: $100,000; ATM: $300/mo; Rent: $4300/mo ;10 yrs fixed...

$500,000

$500,000

Turnkey Cannabis Dispensary - Motivated Seller!

Atwater, CA

Turnkey Dispensary for Sale – Merced County, CA An exceptional opportunity to step into the booming cannabis industry with this fully operational, turnkey retail dispensary in Merced County. This...

$500,000

$500,000

Auto Body Repair & Paint Shop

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This outstanding acquisition opportunity is for an auto body repair and paint shop that services customers in Northern California. Since the Company’s founding in the late 1970’s,...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $849,000

FOR SALE: Established Mercedes Repair Shop

Marin County, CA

FOR SALE: Established Mercedes Repair Shop - Prime Location -Loyal Clientele - Marin County Here’s your opportunity to own a respected, independently owned Mercedes-Benz repair shop in the heart of a...

$188,000

$188,000

Family Medicine Practice & Urgent Care Services

Riverside County, CA

A community based medical practice located in the heart of a major city 35 miles east of Los Angeles in a shopping center anchored by Vons – a major supermarket. The physician provides the following...

$595,000

$595,000

Cash Flow: $302,543

Turnkey Liquor Store for Sale in San Jose

San Jose, CA

It is turnkey, established liquor store in one of the good locations, surrounded by commercial and residential neighborhood, semi absentee owner, low rent, trained team of employees, easy to run the...

$465,000

$465,000

Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales

California

Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales in 15,000-20,000 Square Foot Building RRC# 5060 Location: Northern California Description: This well established company has been in...

$2,195,000

$2,195,000

Mike Jani

Fortune Business Brokers

Serving Orange County, CA

Selling a Business (or a Franchise) is all we do! Fortune Business Brokers has helped hundreds of business owners sell their business and connected numerous buyers with business & franchise opportunities. We handle the entire cycle of transaction for you – business valuations, franchise approvals, qualifying buyers, landlord applications and lease transfers. We make the transaction go smooth by preempting potential issues based on our deep understanding of business & franchise dynamics. And we may connect a buyer with a seller faster than you think. The firm has represented buyers and sellers in numerous industries and also helped aspiring immigrants buy a business to come to the US.

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Flower Shop for Sale

Riverside County, CA

Contact the business broker for more information regarding this modern, fully remodeled flower shop for sale located in Menifee area of Southern California. The shop is located in a high-visibility...

$99,000

$99,000

Acupuncture and Wellness Clinic For Sale

San Francisco, CA

This offering presents an opportunity to acquire an established healthcare clinic located in San Francisco, California. The business operates in a desirable urban location with convenient access to...

$150,000

$150,000

Ramen in Prime DTLA Location | Net ~$145,000 Annual

Los Angeles, CA

Ramen in Prime DTLA Location | Proven Net Income | Turnkey Operation This is a rare chance to acquire a fully operational, high-performing ramen restaurant in one of Downtown LA’s busiest commercial...

$310,000

$310,000

Chiropractic Practice for Sale in N. San Diego CA Area

San Diego County, CA

High profit, growing practice for sale in North San Diego, California. Collecting $478k in 2022, to $638k in 2023, $650k in 2024 with mix of ins & cash. Chiropractic + functional medicine for a...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $589,608

High Volume Grocery Market with Liquor offered with Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Monterey County, CA

Description: Established in 1979, this Market is located on a busy street right off Highway 101. It is surrounded by residential housing and other businesses. The store provides ample parking for...

$3,700,000

$3,700,000

Cash Flow: $600,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Drive Thru Burger Place corner unit, Good Profit & Good Location

San Bernardino, CA

High-Volume Corner Drive-Thru – Strong Sales & Profit | Manager-Run. Well-located corner drive-thru with excellent visibility and strong sales. The business is fully staffed, including an experienced...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

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.