Los Angeles, CA
27 Year, Semi-Absentee Owner LTL and FTL Refrigerated Freight Hauler with Los Angeles Refrigerated Warehouse. Long term relationships with large producers of frozen seafood, meat and processed foods...
$4,200,000
Cash Flow: $600,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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27 Year Refrigerated Logistics and Freight Business
Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale
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...
$100,000
Once-in-a-Lifetime Pillar Point Harbor Opportunity-Landmark Seafood
Half Moon Bay, CA
For nearly 50 years, this harbor-front institution has served as a landmark gathering place in Pillar Point Harbor, one of Northern California’s most visited coastal destinations. The business sits at...
$1,895,000
EBITDA: $403,000
14
Michelin Guide Rated Full Service Restaurant Business For Sale
Alameda, CA
Since 2019 this restaurant has been serving patrons of Alameda and the East Bay with an incredible menu of meats, chicken and fish. The kitchen and restaurant were totally built from the ground up in...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Pending Turnkey Wash&Fold Laundromat | Coin & Card Payments accepted
San Francisco, CA
::Pending::Rare Modern Turnkey San Francisco Laundromat with Strong Cash Flow. This is as passive an income stream as you can get. PERFECT for a 1st-time laundromat owner. Opportunities like this do...
$750,000
Highly Profitable Restoration Business Part of National Franchise
Northridge, CA
This is a well-established, mitigation-focused restoration business serving a dense, high-demand market in the Los Angeles metro area. The company specializes in water, fire, mold, and biohazard...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $558,147
Day Spa and Skin Care
Santa Cruz County, CA
Thriving Santa Cruz Spa – Loyal Clientele, Booked Solid, Turnkey Ready Operating in Santa Cruz since 2011, this well-established day spa has earned a radiant reputation—and it shows. With a large,...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $96,864
Muffler And Auto Repair Shop Established 29 Years
San Diego County, CA
This Muffler Shop has been established since 1998 and with current owner for 18 years. The business is managed by owner. They specialize in muffler repair/replacement but also offer auto maintenance,...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $53,300
Cal Burger Cal Burrito Restaurant located in UC Berkeley's North Side
Berkeley, CA
I started this business in 2025, but due to ongoing family obligations that require frequent travel between the Bay Area and Texas, I’m unable to give the business my full attention. As a result,...
$25,000
Cash Flow: $18,000
6
International Classic Car Company
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...
$1,425,000
17
FranchiseAmazing Athletes
Available in California
Own a mobile youth sports franchise delivering programs inside preschools and childcare centers with recurring enrollment.
$50,000
Profitable Car Rental Business – Serving Uber & Lyft Drivers – $615K R
Santa Monica, CA
This established rideshare car rental business provides vehicles to Uber and Lyft drivers on a short-term, flexible basis. With 110 vehicles in the fleet, the company has developed a strong recurring...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $615,000
Little Italy Restaurant & Bar. Turnkey with Management Company!
San Diego, CA
Established Management Company in place! Perfect for Hands off operator! Located in Little Italy in San Diego! One of a kind busy location with Hotels, Condos and tourists! We have an incredible...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $425,000
Open and Operating for 12 Years and an Award-Winning Franchise Office
$360,000
Westlake Village, CA
Mexican Restaurant(s) - Two(2) Units with Real Estate(Land & Building)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
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...
$9,000,000
Cash Flow: $1,297,505
Federally Authorized Motor Carrier, Run Remotely, Scalable Growth
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
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...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $59,174
Dustin Sigall
SD Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
With over 800 businesses sold nationwide since 2007, our team is the largest and most experienced group of Business Advisors in Southern California. We specialize in selling companies across all industries. From main street to lower middle-market M&A transactions. We match qualified buyers with quality businesses while maintaining strict confidentiality.
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Profitable art and entertainment studio in Art District DTLA
Los Angeles, CA
Shot of Art is not your typical art studio—it's an immersive, high-energy fusion of creativity and entertainment. Founded by visionary entrepreneurs Ilya and Nadia Kuzmin, Shot of Art offers a...
$430,000
Cash Flow: $158,000
6
Established Profitable Personal & Promotional Products Business
Los Angeles County, CA
This business offers a comprehensive range of personal and corporate promotional product servicing corporate loyal customers. For nearly 40 years, Steel Threads has grown into a strong, reputable...
$489,000
Cash Flow: $85,320
Iconic 76-Year Western Wear Business
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...
$800,000
Established & Profitable AUTO BODY SHOP in VAN NUYS
Van Nuys, CA
This is an OPPORTUNITY that you don't want to miss out on. The BODY SHOP is..... TURNKEY and Fully Equipped....Including a PERMITTED SPRAY BOOTH. Highly respected in the COMMUNITY. Known for QUALITY...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $194,500
7
Standalone Restaurant for Sale in Prime Chino Hills Location
Chino Hills, CA
Located in the heart of Chino Hills, this well-known Cantonese restaurant presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, high-capacity dining establishment in one of the most desirable and...
$250,000
14
FranchiseCaring Transitions
Available in California
75 million seniors need home relocation, downsizing, and estate sales services. Join one of America’s fastest-growing senior service franchises.
$50,000
Mexican Food Drive Through Restaurant For Sale
Torrance, CA
Step into a turnkey Mexican restaurant opportunity that delivers immediate cash flow and lifestyle freedom in one of Torrance's most visible locations. This established community favorite generates...
$199,999
Cash Flow: $75,000
2
13-Year Online Tattoo Supply Business | Amazon, Walmart, Temu & DTC
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a 13 year established online tattoo supply (Tattoo Kit, Tattoo Ink, Tattoo Machines, Tattoo Accessories etc.) business with consistent Amazon sales across the...
$100,000
Open, Operating and Established Leading Pet Grooming Franchise Resale
$339,000
Vista, CA
Landscape Maintenance Business - SBA Pre-Qualified
San Diego County, CA
Landscape Maintenance Business for sale, offering services to apartment complexes, business centers, and residential rental properties. The company has a strong, loyal client base with several...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $125,917
The Only Cannoli
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...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
2
Popular Mediterranean Fast-Casual Business
Orange County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a modern Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant franchise operating in Orange County, one of Southern California’s most desirable and affluent markets. Established in...
$875,000
Cash Flow: $28,846
Premium 6-Bed RCFE – Ventura, CA | Fully Occupied | Strong Operations
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ventura, CA
Premium 6-Bed RCFE in Ventura, California Rare opportunity to acquire a PREMIUM 6-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in Ventura, California. Facilities of this caliber rarely come to...
$1,850,000
Yogurt Shop That Can Be Run As Absentee Owner. Turnkey Business!
Sacramento County, CA
This yogurt shop opened in 2015 under previous ownership. The current owner purchased the business in 2017. Since then, the owner has made modifications such as offering 3rd party delivery, adding new...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $105,999
Concrete & Masonry Company For sale
Los Angeles County, CA
ESTABLISHED CONCRETE & MASONRY COMPANY FOR SALE This profitable concrete and masonry company, established in 1994, presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator or investor seeking...
$850,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
Well-Established Business, Installing & Repairing Hardwood Floors
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Orange County, CA
This well-established business is known for specializing in hardwood flooring of all types; Installing hardwood floors and stair systems, primarily in high-end homes throughout coastal cities in and...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $177,752
FranchiseTwo Men and a Truck
Available in California
Movers Who Care - Own a market leading business with $3.1M Average Unit Sales
$80,000
Prime Location Acai Bowl/Juice Bar- Convoy District San Diego
San Diego, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a fully built-out juice bar in the highly desirable Convoy District. This prime location offers strong foot traffic, great street visibility, and ample parking for...
$125,000
Established Water Sports Retailer with Strong Online Store
Santa Cruz, CA
Founded in 2010, this highly regarded paddleboard and foil sports retailer is one of the original stand-up paddleboards (SUP) shops in North America and has operated successfully from the same prime...
$197,000
Cash Flow: $154,500
4
Well Established Mexican Restaurant-Beer and Wine License
$595,000
Fountain Valley, CA
SBA Approved & Absentee Run American Full-Service Restaurant Franchise
California
SBA Approved & Absentee Run American Full-Service Restaurant Franchise in NorCal - SC2256 This casual American full-service restaurant chain is a Northern California C Corporation and has been in...
$690,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
3
Greenhaven’s pet store – exceptional with high customer traffic
Sacramento, CA
Well-established pet grooming salon with multiple consecutive years recognized by Yelp as a “Customer Favorite,” and officially honored last year as one of Sacramento’s Most Popular Pet Stores. The...
$229,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
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FranchiseBuilding Kidz
Available in California
Building Kidz is one of the leaders in Preschool franchising today! Why? A lower investment, commitment to giving back to the communities it operates in, the highest EBITDA margins in the industry, and impacting children around the globe are just a few reasons.
$100,000
Subscription Based Supplements Store | Turnkey
Elk Grove, CA
This successful online supplement store operates around a fundamental truth: people prioritize their health and treat their wellness as essential spending. During market downturns, health-focused...
$117,000
Cash Flow: $698,245
High Margin Chinese / Vietnamese Restaurant w/ Full Kitchen in OC
Westminster, CA
REALEST is proud to present an exceptional opportunity to acquire a long standing Chinese / Vietnamese restaurant in Westminster known for its comforting home style cooking and loyal patron base of...
$895,000
Cash Flow: $620,000
5
Started in 1921 Business w/30+ years of Volumetric Ready-Mix Concrete
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...
$4,500,000
CEO Life - An Exclusive Club for Leaders - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
High-End Business Networking Club - Established Chapter for Sale. This is your opportunity to step into ownership of an established chapter of CEO Life, a premier business networking, education,...
$1,000,000
EBITDA: $576,992
2
Established Remodeling Contractor with 20+ Years History
San Francisco, CA
This established Bay Area remodeling company has been serving residential and light-commercial clients for over 20 years, earning a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, reliability, and...
$965,000
Deanna Dube
First Choice Business Brokers Los Angeles
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
As a Franchisee/Broker at First Choice Business Brokers, I help Main Street to Lower-Middle-Market businesses with proven business models and cash flow find strategic exits. I have been active in starting, scaling, and exiting businesses for over 3 decades having successfully facilitated deals across various sectors, including technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales.
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Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!
San Diego, CA
HOT NIGHTCLUB FOR SALE – A+ PRIME LOCATION – GASLAMP DISTRICT, SAN DIEGO This is your chance to own one of San Diego’s most electrifying nightlife venues, located in the heart of the iconic Gaslamp...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $500,000
Wound Care for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Wound Care Practice. The practice has the PTAN numbers and is ready for operations....
$240,000
Profitable Women’s Apparel Brand | $179K+ SDE | $1.2M+ Revenue
$750,000
Los Angeles, CA
Home Health Care for Sale
Glendale, CA
Home health care business. Licensed, accredited, and has an active PTAN number....
$220,000
Home Health for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Home Health Care. Licensed, accredited, and has an active PTAN number....
$220,000
FranchiseRitual Hot Yoga
Available Nationwide
Ritual Hot Yoga offers the most luxurious, body-sculpting, mind-bending yoga experience in the industry and combines it with an exceptional, all-inclusive studio experience.
$100,000
3 Tahoe Area Laundromats for Sale
Truckee, CA
3 Tahoe Area laundromats in South Lake Tahoe, Ca, Carnelian Bay, Ca, and Truckee, Ca. under one brand. Extensive wash and fold for customers. Newer machines and remodels. Ample parking. Long-term...
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $550,000
3
B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business
San Luis Obispo County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in northern San Luis Obispo County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional...
$150,000
Established Intermodal Trucking Company – $9M Revenue
Long Beach, CA
Transforming Great Destinations is a leading intermodal trucking company located in Long Beach, CA specializing in the drayage and transport of ocean containers from major West Coast ports to...
$15,000,000
23-Year Popcorn Amazon/Shopify Brand | $1.3M Revenue | 45% Repeat Biz
Santa Monica, CA
Franklin’s Popcorn is a 23-year-old e-commerce popcorn brand generating over $1.3M in annual revenue through Amazon and Shopify. The business sells popcorn consumables, popcorn equipment, and popcorn...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $142,632
High-Volume Absentee-Run Laundromat in Los Angeles | $400K Gross
Los Angeles, CA
This well-established coin laundromat is located in a densely populated residential neighborhood in Los Angeles, providing a steady and consistent customer base. The business operates in a...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
Teriyaki madness
Pleasanton, CA
The Outstanding Operators program highlights brands that are getting creative with their off-premises approach. TMAD made the list by investing early in tech, digital ordering, and customer experience...
$1,200,000
5
Profitable Roofing Contractor for Sale, Sonoma County , Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
Sonoma County Roofing Contractor (Santa Rosa Area) — Established 1989 — $2.1M+ Revenue — ~$382+K Net/SDE — Priced to Sell A rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing C-39 roofing contractor serving...
$894,000
Cash Flow: $382,000
Discount and Liquidation Business with Real Estate(Land & Building)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hemet, CA
Great opportunity to own an short hours, major busy street location, high visibility, Discount and Liquidation business with Real Estate(Land & Building). Location on a major busy street, ensures...
$800,000
Home Health for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
A licensed, ready-to-operate business with your choice of clientele....
$220,000
Franchisei9 Sports
Available in California
i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise opportunity, designed to be as fulfilling as it is impactful. We put fun, inclusion, and safety at the heart of everything we do - creating a model that truly resonates with today’s families and gives kids what they need most from sports.
$35,000
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
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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% |
|
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.
