Corona, CA
Papa John's Pizza Franchise Multi Store - 5 Very Profitable Locations in Los Angeles & Riverside Counties A unique opportunity presents itself for the acquisition of a stable and profitable Papa...
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Top Sales Volume Papa John’s (5) Stores | $6M Gross | LA/Riverside
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Cash Flow: $784,235
Orthopedic Surgery Practice Opportunity
Sacramento County, CA
Attention Orthopedic Surgeons! This is a premier opportunity to acquire a highly profitable and well-established orthopedic surgery practice located approximately 40 minutes northeast of Sacramento,...
Cash Flow: $633,000
Profitable Business to Business Opportunity
Santa Rosa, CA
Are you looking for Life/Work balance? * Business provides the perfect lifestyle: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 hours of operation. * Business to Business Clientele with existing customer base *...
Cash Flow: $196,066
20+ Year Owned Cafe with Perfect Location
Sacramento, CA
We're a mom and pop location with a great customer base. Excellent goodwill. Renewing leases hasn't been a challenge (it's with UC) during the past 15+ years. Customers love us and the menu is great....
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Profitable HVAC, Duct & Insulation Company
Alameda County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly rated and well-established HVAC, ducting, insulation, and energy efficiency company serving the Bay Area since 2015. The business has built an exceptional...
6
Cash Flow: $350,000
Mission Hills Flower Shop for Sale–Established Brand, Motivated Seller
Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established flower shop in the Mission Hills area of Los Angeles. For years, the business has served the local community with fresh floral arrangements,...
2
Voted one of top 3 Beer & Wine in 2025
Bakersfield, CA
ESTABLISHED BEER & WINE STORE - KERN COUNTY'S TOP 3 MARKET This award-winning Beer & Wine store represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable neighborhood market in Bakersfield's...
Cash Flow: $70,000
Beer and Wine for Established & Profitable 7 days cafe / Bakery
Los Angeles, CA
$944,000 - 2025 Gross Sales $327,872 - 2025 Seller's Discretionary Earnings Represents 34% profit margin Other years available for a qualified buyer after signing a Confidentiality agreement and...
Cash Flow: $287,000
Liquor, Grocery & Commercial Kitchen- 4,300 Sq Ft, 120 & 99 Corridor
San Joaquin County, CA
MS Real Estate is excited to present a profitable liquor and grocery store with a fully equipped commercial kitchen up for sale in one of the affluent neighborhoods of San Joaquin County, California....
Hair & Scalp Spa
San Francisco, CA
Well-established Hair & Scalp Spa available for sale. This fully equipped, turn-key business offers specialized hair care, scalp treatments, relaxation services, and a loyal customer base. Beautifully...
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Pirtek USA
Franchise
Available in California
PIRTEK is a trusted B2B and mobile hydraulic hose repair franchise with clients across several essential industries.
Turnkey Fitness Business with Strong Community and Steady Revenue
Roseville, CA
Roseville Strength and Conditioning is a well-established, community driven training facility known for its results, focused programming, personalized coaching, and welcoming environment. The business...
6
Cash Flow: $84,600
Sophisticated Chain of Three Full-Service Sushi Restaurants
Orange County, CA
This acquisition opportunity is for a sophisticated chain of full-service sushi restaurants with three turnkey locations in California and Texas. While each location has its own unique atmosphere, the...
Cash Flow: $1,684,663
Liquor Beer Wine Meat Groceries-One Stop Shop
$979,000
Alpine, CA
Book of Business For Sale – San Diego, CA (92101) Farmers Insurance
San Diego County, CA
Farmers Insurance Agency Ownership Opportunity – Normal Heights, San Diego Build Wealth. Lead a Team. Own a Legacy. This is your chance to step into a turn-key, high-retention Farmers Insurance agency...
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Auto Repair shop with full staff
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
Most auto shops fix cars. The smart ones become the default answer when something goes wrong. This Sonoma County repair business has quietly built exactly that: loyal repeat customers, consistent...
Rich Schammel
Venture Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Venture Advisors Business Sales and Acquisitions Facilitates the Sale and Acquisition of Successful Businesses. We specialize in businesses with revenue between $3M to $50M, where 100% controlling interest is being sold, or purchased through either an asset or stock transaction. We seek firms with a history of positive adjusted cash flow, as well as exceptional businesses which we believe have a near term potential of generating cash flow, or a brand and assets that will likely be of interest to a strategic buyer. We are licensed as a Broker by the California Bureau of Real Estate and will represent buyers and sellers of real property in conjunction with the sale of a business. We are industry generalists, expert in the process of marketing and selling businesses of all types. Manufacturing of durable goods and food products, wholesale distribution, professional services, logistics, health related, retail, consumer products, construction trades and main street businesses of all types – our professionals have decades of cumulative experience in guiding clients through successful transaction. Our extensive deal making and consulting experience – across a wide range of businesses as provided insights into what makes a business an attractive acquisition. Using proprietary tools we can provide a numeric “score” that will tell how sellable your business is and specifically what can be done to increase both sellability and the ultimate sales price. So, whether you’re ready to sell now, planning to sell or wish to acquire a business – we can help!
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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...
Cash Flow: $600,000
Price Reduced! Turnkey Franchise Store Specializing in LEGO
Temecula, CA
Turnkey Franchise Store Specializing in New and Used LEGO This established Bricks & Minifigs franchise presents an exceptional opportunity to own the only exclusive LEGO retailer in Temecula Valley....
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35-Year Specialty Construction Business - In-House Mfg, Retiring Owner
Riverside County, CA
This long-tenured Southern California specialty construction business is on the market for the first time, offered by a retiring owner after 35 years. The company is both an in-house manufacturer and...
Cash Flow: $674,258
Busy NAPA Parts Store for sale
Tahoe City, CA
A well established NAPA Auto Parts store in a building that has been an auto parts store for 50 years. Current owner for last 25 years. In a great location with no competition to speak of. Mostly...
Established HVAC Company with Strong Referral Base
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Santa Barbara County, CA
-SBA Pre Qualified Established HVAC installation company serving the Santa Barbara / Ventura area with over 30 years of operating history. The company specializes in HVAC equipment installation for...
Cash Flow: $210,893
CMIT Solutions
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Tap into the lucrative world of technology with CMIT Solutions Franchise
Own your Reputable Brand Sandwich Shop - No Royalties
Union City, CA
Established licensed Deli & Sandwich Shop - Union City, CA (Brand has been around for over 25 years) This profitable sandwich shop franchise offers a turnkey opportunity in the thriving Union City...
Beautifully Built Restaurant for Sale in Carlsbad, San Diego County —
Carlsbad, CA
Asset Sale or Full Business Sale Available This is a rare opportunity to take over a beautifully built-out Asian restaurant with strong public reputation, established customer trust, and a...
4
Cash Flow: $80,000
100% Occupied Salon Suite For Sale | Semi-Absentee Model
$700,000
Alameda County, CA
High-Margin SaaS | $138K ARR | 95% Margins | Fully Automated
Palo Alto, CA
This is a highly profitable, subscription-based SaaS business serving the global creator (TikTok) economy, with over $305K in lifetime revenue and a current run rate of approximately $138K ARR for...
Cash Flow: $95,000
Halal Grocery Store + Meat Market + Restaurant - San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
Well-established three-in-one halal business featuring a Pakistani, Indian & Fijian grocery store, full halal meat department, and halal restaurant.This successful business has been operating for 19...
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Jewelry Business with Diversified Revenue and Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
This is a founder-led jewelry business with an established brand identity, loyal customer base, and diversified revenue across direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and inventory monetization channels. The...
6
Cash Flow: $696,038
High-Volume Papa John’s Franchise
Roseville, CA
High-volume Papa John’s franchise located in the strong retail trade area of Roseville, California. This established location generates consistent sales with strong brand recognition and a loyal...
Cash Flow: $280,000
Concierge Practice in Affluent Coastal Community
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-established concierge primary care medical practice in a highly desirable coastal Southern California community. The practice, Macer Medical, has been...
Established Coffee Shop – Sale Pending
Modesto, CA
Proven Revenue. Good Location. Approx. 600 sq ft. with Affordable Rent. Ideal Opportunity for Owner-operator....
Cheers – Iconic Vacaville Bar & Nightclub for Sale (36 Years Strong!)
Vacaville, CA
After 36 successful years, Cheers A Pub—a beloved and established bar and nightclub—is now available for sale. This turn-key business is one of Solano County’s longest-running nightlife destinations,...
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Sir Grout
Franchise
Available in California
Average Annual Franchise Revenue: $622,650* Own the #1 Ranked Tile and Grout Cleaning Business by Entrepreneur Magazine.
High-Volume San Francisco Liquor Store / $210K Monthly Sales
San Francisco, CA
Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District, This Market is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-volume liquor and convenience store with strong cash flow, an established customer base,...
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Cash Flow: $300,000
You can always count on Laundry
Santa Cruz County, CA
Well established laundromat in Northern California Santa Cruz County. We would like to sell. We have had it for almost 5 years but it has been in the same location for decades and it is doing well. We...
3
Cash Flow: $74,000
Established Remodeling Contractor with 20+ Years History
$965,000
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Coastal San Diego Restaurant | $1M Revenue | Beer & Wine
San Diego, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey restaurant for sale in a highly desirable coastal community of San Diego. Generating approximately $1M in annual revenue over the past...
Cash Flow: $64,277
No Surrender | Highly Profitable Business Sale (2 Locations)
Clovis, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire two established, profitable family entertainment centers in Fresno & Clovis. Available together as a package or individually. Both are turnkey, cash-flowing operations...
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810 Entertainment
Franchise
Available Nationwide
810 is an upscale bowling, entertainment and dining experience where friends and family gather to be social, friendly competition and great food.
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
Growing Turnkey Gourmet Gift Shop, Prime LA Location, Loyal Customers
Los Angeles County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a beloved specialty gourmet retail brand in Los Angeles County, California. This established flavor-driven concept has built a strong reputation for premium...
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Cash Flow: $120,000
Cafe & Bakery, 5-Day Operation, Low Rent, Prime Down Town Oakland, Ca
Oakland, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to offer this profitable, well-established Cafe & Bakery, originally established in 1990, located in the Uptown/Downtown Oakland, California, area. This business has...
Cash Flow: $135,000
Premium Veterinary Hospital, Surgery Center & Urgent Care
Cameron Park, CA
An exceptional opportunity to own a high-end, fully equipped veterinary hospital, surgical center & urgent care designed to deliver outstanding care while creating a welcoming experience for pets,...
Cash Flow: $710,000
Award-Caliber Architecture & Plant-Focused Design Business
Alameda County, CA
This opportunity involves a well-established living architecture and interior plant design company operating at the intersection of design, biophilia, and experiential environments. With a decade-long...
Cash Flow: $308,800
Ardeshir Azhir
Murphy Business L.A., Inc.
Serving Orange County, CA
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Cabinet and Flooring Opportunity - Great Cashflow
San Francisco, CA
If you’re looking for a business with significant growth potential, this opportunity delivers. Take ownership of a thriving, high-demand brand that’s fully established and ready to generate results...
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Cash Flow: $200,000
SBA Approved Print & Graphic Design Company
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
SBA Approved! Print & Graphic Design Company - Semi-Absentee Owned and the Only One in Their County! - SC2251 Financial Information Asking Price: $499,000 Cash Flow: $150,000 Gross Revenue: $500,000...
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Cash Flow: $150,000
Highly Profitable Bakery 4 Sale-35 Years of Success-National Reach!
$2,950,000
Los Angeles, CA
*Reduced* Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Jose CA-$179,000
San Jose, CA
*Reduced*-Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Jose CA-$179,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread...
Cash Flow: $125,770
Franchised Established Pizza & Arcade Restaurant (SBA Approved)
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Own your own pizza restaurant part of well known pizza franchise. Good sales and a large location with a large arcade that also brings in income. Proof of funds required, Experience Required. SBA...
Cash Flow: $246,000
Dryer Vent Wizard
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Dryer Vent Cleaning franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $747K multi-unit average gross sales!*
Iconic Bar & Restaurant, Established Over Two Decades | Type 47 ABC
Milpitas, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. presents a restaurant sale opportunity located in Milpitas, California. Established over two decades ago, this fully built-out restaurant offers substantial infrastructure in place...
25 Year Established Window Washing Company
Castaic, CA
BUSINESS OVERVIEW: Dynamite Window Washing has operated in Santa Clarita for 25 years. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a long-established business with a strong reputation and a loyal customer...
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Cash Flow: $100,000
Brewery Listing ID: N-1034
California
• Established and Recognized Brand with Award Winning Beers • Significant Brewing Capacity • Diverse & Creative Product Line • Community-Driven Taproom • Attractive, Family-Friendly Facility • Located...
Cash Flow: $277,415
Turnkey Full-Service Indian Restaurant in Prime Walnut Creek Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Methi Indian Restaurant represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey restaurant in Walnut Creek, one of the East Bay's most attractive restaurant markets. The location offers visibility,...
Multi-Unit Carl’s Jr. Portfolio – Northern California
Vacaville, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a four-unit established franchise portfolio of Carl’s Jr.® restaurants located across high-growth Northern California markets. This offering includes strong regional...
Established Carl’s Jr. Multi-Unit Opportunity – California
Sonora, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire two established Carl’s Jr.® franchise locations in high-visibility, high-traffic areas of Northern California. These well-positioned restaurants offer strong brand...
Established Chinese Restaurant for Sale
Berkeley, CA
Turnkey restaurant business for sale in prime UC Berkeley Campus. It is situated in a busy plaza alongside other food establishments which attracts large crowds to this location. The UC Berkeley...
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Healthy Snack Vending Machine Route – Inland Empire – Semi-Passive
Loma Linda, CA
11-Machine Healthy Snack Vending Route – Inland Empire – Semi-Passive, Easy to Manage Excellent opportunity to acquire an established healthy snack and drink vending route located in the Inland...
Turn-Key Prime Restaurant in the Best Part of Fremont
Fremont, CA
This prime restaurant is located in one of the busiest plazas at the best part of plaza with high visibility from both sides of two streets. its about 2000 square feet with good rent. Full kitchen...
Scenthound
Franchise
Available in California
Scenthound offers subscription-based dog wellness care focused on hygiene, health, and tech-driven convenience-affordable, accessible, and mission-driven.
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.
