Los Angeles, CA
Established Paint and Sip Franchise - Chatsworth Strip Mall Location This thriving paint and sip franchise presents an excellent opportunity in the growing entertainment and recreation sector....
Los Angeles, CA
Established Paint and Sip Franchise - Chatsworth Strip Mall Location This thriving paint and sip franchise presents an excellent opportunity in the growing entertainment and recreation sector....

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
Los Angeles, CA
I have spent the better part of the last seven years building something I am genuinely proud of, and I am now ready to pass it on to the right buyer. This is a fully operational, established Amazon...
Cash Flow: $109,158
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey restaurant featuring a complete KTV and hot pot setup with brand-new equipment throughout. 📐 Approximately 7,000 SF 💰 Current Base Rent: $10,800/Month 🎤 Private KTV Entertainment Setup 🍲...
Lake Elsinore, CA
Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to own and operate your own tavern while unlocking its full earning potential. A new owner can increase revenue by introducing fresh concepts, expanding...
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
Seal Beach, CA
Established UPS Store franchise located in Seal Beach, Orange County, operating successfully since 2009. This profitable franchise generates $639,000 in annual revenue through comprehensive shipping...
Mission Viejo, CA
Established online jewelry retail business operating in the men's accessories market with a strong customer base and consistent sales history. The business has been operating for several years and has...
Cash Flow: $238,000
Antelope, CA
Selling my home-based profitable. "Express Mini-Blind Window Cleaning" business that has been serving Sacramento, Placer, & El Dorado counties for over 35 years. The owner is retiring, creating a rare...
Cash Flow: $160,000
Ontario, CA
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE – HIGH-TRAFFIC LOCATION, ESTABLISHED & PROFITABLE Lucky Elephant Thai Cuisine – Ontario, California An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and...
Cash Flow: $192,000
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Appliance Repair franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. Limited national competition!
Los Gatos, CA
For sale Beautiful Downtown Los Gatos Spa & Salon with $125K in Lease improvements.This turnkey business features a long-term staff with lots of seem for room for growth and expansion. It boasts a...
Temecula, CA
The Impossible is your Reality. This is your chance to Own a Business on Old Town Front Street. Well established 1,800sf Retail Boutique on the corner of Old Town Front Street and 5th Street. There...
Merced County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey scratch Italian restaurant in Central California with a fully equipped commercial kitchen, distinctive brand, loyal customer base and substantial...
Cash Flow: $91,867
Los Angeles County, CA
An established media production services company offers a buyer the opportunity to acquire a specialized operation supporting the preservation, preparation, and delivery of professional audio and...
Cash Flow: $930,000
Canoga Park, CA
Online auction: September 28-30, 2026
35,449 SF Residential For Sale...
Not Disclosed
Brannon Poe
Poe Group Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Poe Group Advisors is the premier accounting practice intermediary firm in the accounting industry. With practices located throughout the U.S. and Canada, our company is known for our seamless process as well as our efficient and diligent approach to facilitating the buying and selling of CPA firms. Armed with a passion for people and unmatched expertise, our team of experts has a deep knowledge of accounting industry and an intense focus on maximizing value or minimizing risk.
Daly City, CA
The business benefits from strong mall traffic and an established retail environment anchored by major national retailers including Target, Macy’s, and Nordstrom. Low food cost and labor compared with...
Cash Flow: $235,000
Fresno County, CA
You can pick it up, call it in or order online. The store is well established. Present owner has a FT manger at $23.00 per hour. The store needs an owner/operator to reduce payroll and general...
Cash Flow: $110,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
Established Medical Practice with Real Estate Opportunity This well-established medical practice in the Greater Sacramento area presents a unique investment opportunity combining healthcare operations...
Orange, CA
Business Overview Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully built-out, fully operational wellness spa in one of Orange County’s most desirable markets. This modern facility offers immediate income...
Ventura County, CA
This profitable engineering and advisory firm provides specialized technical consulting services to commercial clients across multiple industries. The company delivers expert analysis including...
Cash Flow: $515,000
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Average Annual Franchise Revenue: $729,404* Own the #1 Ranked Concrete Coating Business by Entrepreneur Magazine.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $318,285
Sonoma County, CA
Confidential, turnkey restaurant located in a high-traffic West Sonoma County setting. This is an established concept with a loyal customer base, strong local recognition, and a clean, well-maintained...
Los Angeles County, CA
The Opportunity: Own a piece of a national powerhouse. We are offering a high-potential territory within the Squeegee Squad network one of the nation’s largest and most respected brands in commercial...
Van Nuys, CA
Owner is relocating out of state, creating a great opportunity for a new owner to take over and grow the business. This is a perfect opportunity for someone in the beauty industry looking to own their...
Walnut, CA
For over two decades, this Honda and Toyota specialist has been the trusted automotive partner for countless families across Los Angeles County. Founded in 2000 with a simple yet powerful vision - to...
Cash Flow: $150,000
Monterey County, CA
Long-established and highly respected, this design and product sales company serves affluent homeowners, architects, builders, and contractors in one of California's most desirable coastal markets....
Cash Flow: $595,783
Los Angeles, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a long-established Los Angeles B2B wholesale and distribution company specializing in cosmetics, K-beauty products, beauty tools, lashes, fashion accessories,...
Cash Flow: $320,000
Gardena, CA
South Bay Diesels is an established, full-service diesel repair and maintenance business specializing in diesel vehicles and two- and three-axle trucks. Founded by a respected local operator with deep...
Cash Flow: $200,000
San Jose, CA
$1,700 monthly in documented cash flow from this single vending machine placement in San Jose. The numbers work cleanly: $31,400 gross revenue annually with $20,400 in seller's discretionary earnings,...
Cash Flow: $20,400
Davis, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a 5,000± SF fully equipped restaurant in the heart of Davis. Located in the prestigious Research Park area near UC Davis, this high-visibility location is surrounded...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Barstow, CA
Prime Corner Gas Station & Convenience Store - High-Traffic Barstow Location This established ARCO gas station and convenience store, operating since 1999, represents an exceptional opportunity in...
Available in California
We are the largest Take 'N' Bake Pizza franchise, offering simple operations and award winning pizza!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $687,539
San Dimas, CA
Rare Opportunity: 22-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE – TURNKEY, ESTABLISHED, PROFITABLE Lucky Elephant Thai Cuisine | San Dimas, California Presenting a...
Santa Clara County, CA
This salon is a beautiful, upscale destination dedicated to delivering exceptional hair and nail services in a relaxing, luxurious environment. They specialize in precision haircuts, expert color...
Petaluma, CA
This historic 1870 building has been newly restored and renovated. It includes a complete restaurant with an open kitchen. The restaurant is being sold as a turn-key restaurant that is ready to go....
Cash Flow: $150,000
El Cerrito, CA
Founded 8 years ago, the company has quickly established itself as a premier construction and remodeling firm in the North Bay and South Bay. With a dedicated and experienced crew, they deliver high...
Cash Flow: $607,421
Los Angeles, CA
We've operated in the online space for 15 years, building a portfolio of online businesses selling across the world. We're now offering one of our profitable direct-to-consumer wellness brands: a...
Cash Flow: $125,000
Available in California
Hello Sugar dominates the Hair Removal category by offering the trifecta: wax, sugar, & laser hair removal! Our innovative approach to technology and franchisor services reduces franchisee workload and oversight requirements allowing you to scale without the need to work long nights in the business.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $240,560
Riverside County, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established gourmet pizzeria that has been a community favorite for over a decade. Located in the highly desirable Temecula Valley outskirts along the I-15...
Cash Flow: $120,000
San Diego County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established promotional products and branded merchandise business in San Diego County, operating under the world's largest promotional products and embroidery...
Cash Flow: $35,813
San Jose, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire the exclusive CEO Life chapter serving Silicon Valley and San Jose, California — one of the most influential business ecosystems in the world. Unlike many...
EBITDA: $520,600
San Francisco, CA
his is a rare opportunity to acquire the exclusive CEO Life chapter in San Francisco, California — one of the most influential business markets in the world. Unlike many franchise, licensing, or...
EBITDA: $520,600
Modesto, CA
Established California-based wholesale distribution business with more than 35 years of operating history serving a broad base of repeat business customers. The company focuses on sourcing and...
Cash Flow: $4,050,000
Amiel Rubinstein
Transworld Business Advisors of Santa Monica
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Santa Monica is a full-service business brokerage and M&A advisory firm serving Santa Monica, Brentwood, Malibu and West Los Angeles and businesses. We help business owners confidentially prepare, value, market and sell privately held companies. We also assist buyers in identifying and acquiring businesses and advise entrepreneurs on franchise opportunities and franchise development. Our hands-on local service is backed by Transworld Business Advisors, the world's largest business brokerage organization and a global network built over more than 45 years. Clients benefit from established processes, broad buyer reach, extensive marketing resources and international exposure while receiving personal attention from a local advisor. We work with Main Street and lower-middle-market companies across a wide range of industries, including professional and business services, technology, healthcare and wellness, manufacturing and distribution, restaurants and food service, retail and e-commerce, construction and home services, and franchise businesses. Whether you are considering a sale now or several years from now, evaluating an acquisition or exploring franchise ownership, the conversation can begin confidentially and without obligation.
San Diego County, CA
Opportunity to acquire an established business brokerage territory operating under one of the most recognized brands in the industry. This professional services business operates within the...
San Diego County, CA
Step into one of the fastest-growing segments of the food and catering industry with this turnkey specialty charcuterie and grazing business located in a highly desirable Southern California coastal...
Orange County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a branded apparel and promotional products business backed by one of the most recognized names in the industry. The business helps companies strengthen their brands...
Shasta County, CA
Opportunity to acquire an established business brokerage territory operating under one of the most recognized brands in the industry. This professional services business operates within the...
San Diego County, CA
Turnkey specialty catering and food business located in a desirable San Diego market with limited direct competition. The business specializes in premium charcuterie boards, boxes, grazing spreads,...
Available in California
Recognized in the 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, Homewatch CareGivers is a recession resilient in-home care franchise where owners average $2,599,498** in gross revenue while building meaningful, impact driven businesses.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,360,485
San Jose, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an existing business advisory and brokerage territory in Santa Clara County, part of the world’s largest and most recognized business brokerage network. The...
Santa Rosa, CA
Confidential Wellness Business for Sale | Two Sonoma County Locations | Established Cash Flow This offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, established two-location day...
Cash Flow: $764,000
Sacramento County, CA
The business was founded in 2024 in Sacramento, California, with the objective of providing reliable freight transportation services across the United States. The company was established to operate as...
Cash Flow: $59,174
Los Angeles, CA
High-Volume All-You-Can-Eat Sushi & Izakaya with Immediate Upside This turnkey restaurant combines proven profitability with substantial untapped growth potential, making it ideal for an experienced...
Cash Flow: $350,000
Elk Grove, CA
This established sushi and Japanese restaurant represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Elk Grove's competitive dining market. The business has demonstrated exceptional operational...
Available Nationwide
PostNet franchisees provide much needed small business print and marketing solutions.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $360,178
San Francisco County, CA
ESTABLISHED ATM ROUTE BUSINESS - 275 UNITS WITH CONTRACT-CONTROLLED CASH FLOW This profitable ATM business operates 275 machines across San Francisco County, generating $500,000 in annual cash flow...
Cash Flow: $500,000
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:
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.