Orange County, CA
A rare opportunity to own a highly successful. Fine dining Entertainment,Night Club,DncingFull bar,2AM Permited with all the Licences Located in the South Orange Countys most desirable beach...
Cash Flow: $725,000
Orange County, CA
A rare opportunity to own a highly successful. Fine dining Entertainment,Night Club,DncingFull bar,2AM Permited with all the Licences Located in the South Orange Countys most desirable beach...
Cash Flow: $725,000
Los Angeles, CA
Highly specialized irrigation services company serving residential and commercial properties across four Southern California counties. The Company provides comprehensive solutions across the full...
Cash Flow: $1,323,218
Paradise, CA
TURNKEY FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER — ARCADE, LASER TAG & VR A rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, fully operating family entertainment center in Northern California — without the cost, delay,...
Los Angeles County, CA
Business Overview: Acquire a rare opportunity to own a highly profitable, very unique turnkey website business that's been operating for many years. Stable and ongoing increasing revenues since...
Cash Flow: $258,000
Marysville, CA
The largest selection of mobile beer & beverage draft units, refrigeration, and mobile bars in the area. We offer the largest selection of mobile beverage draft units and maintain top-of-the-line...
Roseville, CA
High-volume Papa John’s franchise opportunity in Roseville, California. This established location generates consistent sales and benefits from strong national brand recognition, an established...
Cash Flow: $220,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable and long established e-commerce business, serving the Swiss e-commerce market. The business sells a diversified catalog of general consumer products across fitness, beauty, outdoor,...
Cash Flow: $45,000
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...
Cash Flow: $784,235
Butte County, CA
This is a rare chance to purchase a well-established B2B service provider with over 50 years of successful operations. Renowned for its quality and service, the business specializes in providing...
Cash Flow: $1,100,208
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Inglewood, CA
Hytech Processing presents a compelling acquisition opportunity combining a 40+ year established industrial coatings and silkscreening business with valuable real estate in Inglewood's industrial...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Available in California
Own the #1 in-home and on-site personal training brand bringing fitness, accountability, and convenience directly to clients.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $142,273
California
Confidential Opportunity Overview Acquisition of a well-established, market-leading aqua-culture and marine vertebrate (aquarium fish, corrals, etc.) wholesale distribution business serving a...
Cash Flow: $2,500,000
Palo Alto, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, nationally franchised juice and smoothie bar. This location is already built out, fully equipped, and operating — step into an existing brand with a...
Cash Flow: $148,000
Los Angeles County, CA
In 2008, when e-commerce was still finding its footing, a visionary entrepreneur saw an opportunity in the protective products market. What started as a simple idea to serve customers needing quality...
Cash Flow: $272,000
San Jose, CA
Imagine stepping into a well-established insurance agency where 90% of clients choose to stay year after year. That's the kind of loyalty and trust you'll inherit with this balanced auto and home...
Cash Flow: $85,000
Vernon, CA
Online auction: October 19-21, 2026
35,894 SF Manufacturing For Sale...
Not Disclosed
Alex Levitan
Pacific Business Exchange
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Pacific Business Exchange is a full service Financial Intermediary and Business Broker. As such we function as a middleman between Sellers and Buyers of Businesses…both Main Street Enterprises and Middle Market Companies. Affiliated businesses of Pacific Business Exchange include: the law firm of Michael T. Chulak & Associates, including Immigration attorneys focused on packaging various visa types with the purchase of a qualifying business, along with both First Nationwide Accounting Services, and Union America Insurance Agency.
Millbrae, CA
This business is a profitable, fully operational real estate media agency and digital marketing company in the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the highest-value real estate markets in the world,...
Cash Flow: $155,884
Orange County, CA
This established precision CNC machining company represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in the aerospace and defense manufacturing sector. Operating for over 20 years, the organization...
Cash Flow: $1,078,457
California
Well-established Laser Cutting & Processing Manufacturer business for sale. Only qualified buyers with appropriate background or experience in this or a related industry should inquire. Established...
Cash Flow: $354,000
Los Angeles, CA
This established excavation, demolition, and grading contracting company represents a strategic entry opportunity into the heavy construction sector. Operating continuously for nine years in the Los...
Cash Flow: $640,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Orange County, CA
Rare opportunity to own two(2) High Gross, High Net, Mexican Restaurants with Real Estate(Land & Building) centrally located in County of Orange. Please note, that these well established businesses...
Cash Flow: $1,297,505
Available in California
Get In Shape For Women is an upscale, boutique fitness concept, where 1 trainer works with up to 8 women at a time, for 55 minutes, for as little as $20 per session, delivering the most compelling results in the shortest amount of time. We combine weight training, cardio, nutrition, and accountability for a complete solution.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $363,892
San Diego, CA
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable physical medicine and rehabilitation practice serving patients in a desirable Southern California market. Led by a highly experienced,...
Cash Flow: $466,000
San Joaquin County, CA
Highly specialized engineering, manufacturing, construction, and service company serving mission-critical commercial and industrial infrastructure throughout California. This vertically integrated...
Cash Flow: $3,342,276
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Avoid the time and expense of starting from scratch. Step into an established salon with an existing clientele, recognized brand, and systems already in place. Ideal for an owner-operator or salon...
Goleta, CA
Teddy Rice is a full-service restaurant ideally situated next to UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), one of the fastest-growing universities in the region. The location benefits from consistent, built-in foot...
Roseville, CA
Own a Proven Niche Business with an Established Customer Base in the Sacramento area. Are you ready to be your own boss and build a business you can truly call your own? Whether you have experience in...
EBITDA: $80,000
Walnut Creek, CA
Established Farmers Insurance Agency – Strong Cash Flow & Growth Opportunity Established Farmers Insurance agency with a proven track record of consistent revenue and a stable, renewal-driven book of...
San Bernardino, CA
Established in 1989 and operating from its current location since 2003, this long-standing multi-specialty medical practice is a highly reputable, high-volume operation serving a diverse and growing...
EBITDA: $874,000
Elk Grove, CA
Established Business - Recession-Proof Income Opportunity This profitable business offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking financial independence and flexible lifestyle. Operating...
Visalia, CA
For access to the Data Room, please sign the following NDA • Rare opportunity to purchase a turnkey operating express car wash built in 2022 priced well below replacement cost • Built for...
Solano County, CA
Are you ready to step into ownership of a business with consistent renewal income, an existing customer base, and strong ongoing demand in the insurance market? This Farmers Insurance agency offers an...
Cash Flow: $151,000
Available Nationwide
For more than 20 years, Cruise Planners has been a low-cost franchise opportunity that can yield high returns!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $518,262
Burbank, CA
Operating since 2021, this Medicare-certified home health agency offers a turnkey opportunity. The agency is contracted with Medicare and Anthem and recently passed its second 3-year Medicare survey...
Van Nuys, CA
The Valley Woodworks and Finish Carpentry is a well-established custom woodworking and architectural millwork company specializing in the fabrication and installation of high-end custom cabinetry and...
Cash Flow: $356,319
Glendale, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a rapidly growing, well-established roofing company serving the Southern California market. The business has experienced exceptional growth, increasing revenue...
Thousand Oaks, CA
Once you enter the Restaurant, you'll feel special and classy. Most of the customers are repeat customers from the family generation. The high-quality interior and top-class implementation make it the...
Irvine, CA
A premier opportunity to acquire a turnkey, freestanding restaurant facility situated at Irvine’s premier Woodbury Town Center. This standalone restaurant combines unmatched architectural visibility,...
Available Nationwide
Join Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken: A Legendary Brand with $1.8M AUV, Strong Unit Economics, and Amazing Chicken. Since 1966, We've Delivered Great Food and Franchise Success with Unmatched Support. Now Exclusively Partnering with Multi-Unit Developers for Growth Opportunities!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,883,846
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside, CA
For access to the Data Room, please sign the following NDA: https://bit.ly/ultra-express 1. Extremely rare opportunity to purchase a fully outfitted, operating express carwash, complete with all...
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a turnkey, full service restaurant and lounge located in Tarzana. The business serves pizza, wings, burgers, appetizers, and beer, withrevenue coming from dine in service, online ordering, and...
Cash Flow: $48,398
Riverside County, CA
A well-established warehousing and logistics services company based in Riverside, CA is available for acquisition. Generating over $3.4 million in annual revenue with strong discretionary earnings,...
Cash Flow: $625,000
San Francisco, CA
**Restaurant Business for Sale – Prime San Francisco Location** Outstanding opportunity to acquire a fully equipped restaurant in a prime San Francisco location. This approximately **2,000 SF**...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Barbara County, CA
Turnkey Land + Farm + Retail + Event Space & Home...All in one acquisition. $550K+ of Annual Revenue & Growing Historic Property in Prime Location Tourist Destination with 1000s of Visitors Annually...
Mark Daoust
Quiet Light Brokerage, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
The value of Quiet Light is in its advisors.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
El Dorado Hills, CA
Perfect opportunity for an owner/operator or growing senior care company seeking to expand in the growing greater Sacramento/Folsom area in desirable El Dorado Hills. El Dorado Senior Care and...
Gardena, CA
Once you experience this Historical and trendy Japanese Restaurant in the Torrance/Gardena neighborhood, you will return for taste and price. The owner will decide to sell his handful of other...
Yorba Linda, CA
19% Year-Over-Year Growth | Fully Equipped Opportunity to acquire a well-performing Nékter Juice Bar franchise in Yorba Linda with consistent year-over-year growth and strong operating fundamentals....
Cash Flow: $100,000
San Jose, CA
Serving the businesses and non-profits in the San Jose and surrounding areas. The Company is committed to customer service and producing high-quality commercial signage and graphic solutions. The...
San Diego, CA
Asking Price: $485,000 Own one of San Diego's most unique experiential businesses located in the heart of the highly sought-after Liberty Station Arts District. Hawaii Fluid Art Liberty Station...
Available in California
The largest Gutter franchise in the US over 200 franchisees
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,147,556
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-established and fast-growing quick-service restaurant concept offering a unique fusion of Mexican street food with Peruvian-inspired flavors. The opportunity includes three operating locations in...
Cash Flow: $478,875
Santa Clara County, CA
The company provides expert, budget-friendly, time-efficient repair services to hotels, apartments, and residences in Silicon Valley for various surfaces including floors, countertops, vanities,...
Cash Flow: $126,368
Los Angeles, CA
NO FINANCING! Liquid cash only deal Owner does not want to do a financing deal. Fully setup Well established Amazing Credit Card processing portfolio for sale in los angeles. includes 19 accounts. you...
Cash Flow: $156,000
California
This profitable and long-established Western wear retailer has been serving loyal customers for decades, offering authentic apparel, boots, hats, and accessories. With repeat business, community...
San Joaquin County, CA
Well-established general automotive service shop in San Joaquin County with a standout specialty, including consistent referral work from local collision/body shops that depend on accurate, reliable...
Cash Flow: $171,812
Available in California
Invest in Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain: Your Gateway to Profitable and Resilient Business Ownership.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $457,615
Glendora, CA
Established smoke shop serving the community for approximately 20 years, with loyal customer base, strong cash flow, favorable rent, and low overhead. Long-standing operation with a recently...
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.