Newport Beach, CA
-Turnkey operation with Custom Fleet, Booking System, equipment, licenses, secured dock lease, and certifications current. Built to be a remote manager. -Proprietary charter fleet unavailable through...
Newport Beach, CA
-Turnkey operation with Custom Fleet, Booking System, equipment, licenses, secured dock lease, and certifications current. Built to be a remote manager. -Proprietary charter fleet unavailable through...
Lawndale, CA
DENTAL OFFICE FOR SALE - PRIME LAWNDALE LOCATION Established dental practice operating since 2016 in a high-visibility corner shopping center in Lawndale, CA. This general practice dental office...
Santa Clara County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a very high gross, high net, short hours, well established, high visibility, major busy street, Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County located Liquor Store. Please note, that...
Cash Flow: $1,089,038
Los Angeles, CA
Over two decades, the company has built a reputation for reliability, technical expertise, and unmatched customer service. With a strong foundation in the pizza equipment niche, it has expanded to...
Cash Flow: $600,000
San Francisco, CA
Own a Piece of the Healthcare Revolution This is more than just a business—it’s a golden ticket to the future of healthcare. This fully remote Telehealth operation has been meticulously designed to...
Los Angeles County, CA
An established residential cleaning company The business is built on recurring household contracts. Customers hold weekly, biweekly or monthly slots and stay on them, which gives the revenue a...
Upland, CA
Awarded Top 3 Pizza Restaurant in Upland – BusinessRate 2025 Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully renovated, turnkey pizza and hot chicken restaurant with strong cash flow at an attractive asking...
EBITDA: $196,868
Modesto, CA
Established 2017 — 9 years of operating history in the Central Valley. Specialized rim repair services with comprehensive equipment package. Only provider of specialized rim services and full...
Cash Flow: $125,600
Chino Hills, CA
Established children’s educational on activity based business model operating under the globally recognized My Gym franchise system, located in Chino Hills, where a high income, family oriented market...
Cash Flow: $300,000
Palm Desert, CA
Well-established and highly recognizable bakery café located in the heart of Palm Desert is now available for acquisition. This business operates under a globally known concept with over 1,000...
Cash Flow: $600,000
Available Nationwide
Own a Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning Business That Keeps the Food Service Industry Running
Avg. Unit Revenue: $575,405
City Of Industry, CA
Established in 2012, this well-established furniture importing and manufacturing company is located in City of Industry, California. The business specializes in both residential and commercial...
Garden Grove, CA
An excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped supermarket operating in a strong market. The business features: fairly new appliances, huge parking lot for customers, well-trained staff, and a...
San Bernardino County, CA
An incredible opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, turnkey location of The Camp Transformation Center franchise in San Bernardino County! This high-cash-flow gym generated over $548,000 in...
Cash Flow: $151,682
Santa Clara County, CA
Established In-Home Dog Training Franchise — Bark Busters Santa Clara County West Own a home-based dog training business with an internationally recognized brand, a loyal client base, and a proven,...
Vernon, CA
Online auction: October 19-21, 2026
35,894 SF Manufacturing For Sale...
Not Disclosed
George Massalas
BIZ Builder.Com
Serving Ventura County, CA
George has an extensive career that spans over 50 years Owning, Operating and Selling Businesses of all kinds throughout the United States. Instead of investing in popular Stocks and Bonds, George forged a successful career investing in California Business Opportunities ~ and is widely recognized as a Leading Authority on Creating Jumbo-CAP Investments, securing Business Acquisitions and formulating Exit Strategies for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses. In 1980, George was among a handful of young, energetic entrepreneurs who invested heavily in a new Direct Mail Advertising Franchise [Money Mailer] ~ and was largely responsible for inventing the company’s Regional Franchise System. George’s early efforts helped catapult Money Mailer to become the #1 Direct Mail Advertising Franchise in the Nation. With Money Mailer’s dominance firmly in place, George re-prioritized his efforts by starting BIZ Builder.Com in 1995 ~ with the sole purpose of helping other young entrepreneurs achieve their financial dreams and goals. Leveraging unique Business Opportunities has always been a fundamental hallmark of George’s career ~ and continues to be a “Guiding Light” for the remarkable success BIZ Builder.Com enjoys throughout the United States today.
Temecula, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire the market leader in Temecula Valley’s wine tour industry. The company was recently named one of the nation’s Top 10 Wine Tour Companies of 2026 by USA TODAY’s...
San Bernardino County, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a deeply entrenched commercial finish carpentry and architectural woodwork business operating across multiple states from its Southern California base. With revenues...
Cash Flow: $370,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fairfield, CA
The fuel machine of a five-station portfolio. This ARCO ampm in Fairfield, Solano County, pumps an average of 115,000 gallons per month — about 1.4 million gallons per year — at an average margin of...
Diamond Bar, CA
Great opportunity to own a successful, well established, high net, short hour, Kitchen, Bath and Flooring Company that has been in business for about fifteen(15) years. Most projects of this Kitchen,...
Cash Flow: $365,024
San Francisco County, CA
Established 250-terminal ATM portfolio with a 15-year operating history, generating approximately $590,130 in annual cash flow. Asking price: $1,972,805. This opportunity offers a buyer immediate...
Cash Flow: $590,130
Available Nationwide
Black Optix Tint is a premium window tint and auto styling franchise built for owners who want a polished, modern operation backed by United Franchise Group. We focus on auto tint, paint protection film (PPF), ceramic coatings, and residential/commercial tint, delivering clean installs, an upscale showroom experience, and five-star customer care.
San Diego County, CA
Tool and garden retail business for sale serving a well-established customer base in North County San Diego. This specialty retailer offers premium outdoor power equipment, gardening tools,...
Cash Flow: $144,872
Redondo Beach, CA
Great opportunity to acquire a well-established, 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, franchised juice bar in a very desirable and upscale Beach Redondo Community, County of Los Angeles....
Cash Flow: $124,287
San Diego, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational fitness business with a proven track record and a loyal, paying membership base already in place. This independent 24-hour gym has done the hard work...
San Francisco, CA
This established general contracting business has served the San Francisco Bay Area for decades, specializing in home remodels and additions. The company has built a large network of trusted...
Cash Flow: $284,700
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Collector Car Platform for Acquisition Established 2000 | Formula One Heritage | ~$4M Annual Revenue An opportunity to acquire a highly regarded Los Angeles-based collector car business...
Encinitas, CA
This is a fully operational mushroom wellness supplement brand that generated $605,220 in gross revenue and $350,957 in net profit in its first 12 months — with fixed operating costs of just $5,566...
Cash Flow: $351,000
Fountain Valley, CA
For Sale: OC Mail Store – Turnkey Shipping & Business Service Center in Fountain Valley, Ca Please DO NOT Call the STORE< we have employees that work there, Privacy reasons > Business Overview: OC...
San Mateo County, CA
Established in 2021, this rapidly growing outdoor living contractor serves affluent residential customers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The company specializes in custom composite deck...
Cash Flow: $397,496
Vacaville, CA
Established vending machine route with exclusive placement inside a national fitness-gym franchise locations. Currently operating 17 machines generating $142,000 annual revenue with strong per-machine...
Cash Flow: $26,000
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Hair Braiding & Locs Salon on Hollywood Blvd – Los Angeles Rare opportunity to acquire an established hair braiding and locs salon located directly on Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles. The salon...
Available in California
Taste Buds Kitchen is a unique culinary experience—kids’ kitchen by day, adult BYOB kitchen by night. We deliver fun, hands-on cooking classes, camps, parties, and corporate events in stylish, upscale kitchens designed to impress guests ages 2 to 99. More than just a cooking class, Taste Buds Kitchen creates memorable, joy-filled experiences that bring people together around food. Behind the scenes, franchise owners benefit from exceptional training, proven systems, and a clear, streamlined path to success led by an experienced leadership team. This is an emerging, in-demand franchise that blends entertainment, education, and community—turning the kitchen into a place where confidence grows, connections are made, and memories last long after the aprons come off.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $701,223
Oceanside, CA
We have grown this venture into a highly profitable operation, surpassing $1 million in total sales and securing a six-figure profit in 2022, 2023, & 2025 We’ve established exclusive vendor contracts...
Cash Flow: $250,000
Elk Grove, CA
Looking for a restaurant that’s already set up and ready to go? This established pho restaurant comes with an existing customer base, fully equipped restaurant setup, and everything in place for the...
Irvine, CA
ESTABLISHED AMAZON FBA STORE - HOUSEHOLD & OFFICE ESSENTIALS RESELLER This is a rare opportunity to acquire a proven Amazon FBA business with $400,000 in annual sales and a 30% ROI. Established in...
Monterey, CA
A rare opportunity to own Kona Steak & Seafood a highly regarded full-service restaurant located in one of California’s most desirable coastal markets. This is a proven profitable operation with...
Seaside, CA
Established Custom Apparel & Embroidery Business This profitable embroidery and custom apparel shop has been serving Monterey County since 2015, specializing in letterman jackets, event t-shirts, team...
Cash Flow: $165,034
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Brew community and profit with Ziggi’s Coffee—flexible formats, strong support, and high AUV in one of America’s fastest-growing franchises.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $836,332
Pasadena, CA
Over 12 concrete plants that produce specialty mixes such as Rapid Set Concrete that sets in 1 hour for DOT highway and airport projects, onsite location concrete production such as islands, mountain...
San Rafael, CA
Well Established Door to Door Airport Shuttle Transportation Business for Sale | Bay Area | Since 2005 Looking for a proven, income-producing transportation business in Northern California? This...
Cash Flow: $125,022
Carlsbad, CA
This is either the easiest passive cash flow business you will find or the start of a much bigger enterprise if you've got the interest. Started as side hustle and never grown beyond that by a seller...
Cash Flow: $114,507
Chula Vista, CA
I started building my Amazon store in 2019 with a goal of creating predictable income as well as a store that does not require much of my attention. Fast forward seven years, that's exactly what I...
Cash Flow: $117,345
Los Angeles County, CA
Mexican Restaurant & Bar – High Gross – High Net – 100% Absentee Owned and 100% Employee Run Great Opportunity for a High Gross, High Net, 100% Employee Run, Mexican Restaurant with Full Bar...
Cash Flow: $231,824
Claudia Castro
Iconic Business Technologies, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Iconic is a technology-driven M&A advisory platform that helps business owners sell or merge their companies with confidence and efficiency. With over 70 years of combined team experience, more than 200 transactions completed, and over $2 billion in closed deal volume, Iconic focuses on the lower middle market, typically working with companies generating up to $100 million in revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Iconic blends AI-powered buyer sourcing, a proprietary deal-management platform called Iconic Rail, and experienced advisory teams to streamline the sell-side process. Positioned between traditional investment banks and small business brokers, Iconic offers a data-backed, high-touch experience that connects quality sellers with well-matched strategic and financial buyers, delivering faster timelines and stronger outcomes through a modernized M&A process.
Norco, CA
Corona Airport Cafe Express is an established family-owned cafe in Norco's Hidden Valley Village, serving the community since 2023. Originally founded at the local airfield serving pilots and...
Cash Flow: $125,000
Roseville, CA
Established sushi restaurant in a prime Roseville location offering an exceptional opportunity for new ownership. This fully operational 2,899-square-foot restaurant generates $1,380,000 in annual...
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...
Cash Flow: $176,798
Oceanside, CA
This established multi-location salon business offers specialized haircare services in a family-focused environment designed to create a fun and welcoming experience for children and parents alike....
Cash Flow: $104,698
Contra Costa County, CA
The San Francisco Bay Area offers one of the most dynamic healthcare markets in the country, with a large patient population, strong insurance coverage, and consistent demand for specialty medical...
Cash Flow: $290,000
Available in California
Transformative Pilates workouts meets turnkey franchise system in a booming wellness market.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $766,821
El Monte, CA
Established Amazon FBA Beauty & Essentials Business - Prime E-commerce Opportunity This profitable Amazon FBA business specializes in OTC products, beauty items, and household essentials with strong...
Cash Flow: $96,000
San Diego, CA
Turnkey Regenerative Medicine, Longevity & Whole-Person Medical Clinic – San Diego Exceptional opportunity to acquire an established, fully operational medical and wellness clinic in central San...
Corona, CA
Great opportunity to acquire an attractive, upscale, high net, short hours, restaurant & bar with full liquor(ABC-Type 47) license located in a desirable Corona community, County of Riverside. This...
Cash Flow: $155,199
Los Angeles County, CA
An established leader in the aesthetics and wellness industry, this thriving medical spa delivers a comprehensive range of cosmetic and regenerative services in a prestigious, high-visibility area....
Cash Flow: $410,000
California
Manhattan Biz is presenting a big, old, real full menu laboratory: all tests, all specialties, contracted with major insurances. Adding accounts and growing business daily. Tests nicely spread across...
Cash Flow: $6,000,000
Available in California
With $1,432,614 in avg revenue and $635,523 in net operating income, this youth sports franchise pairs HUGE revenue potential with passion
Avg. Unit Revenue: $220,085
Orange County, CA
This offering is available to qualified buyers only. Prior to the release of confidential information and execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), interested parties must provide a detailed...
Cash Flow: $725,000
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.