Fremont, CA
Exclusive Listing · Fremont Restaurant for Sale Prime Location • Located in a busy area of Fremont, surrounded by large residential communities with steady foot traffic. • Right off the I-680 freeway...
$180,000
Fremont, CA
Exclusive Listing · Fremont Restaurant for Sale Prime Location • Located in a busy area of Fremont, surrounded by large residential communities with steady foot traffic. • Right off the I-680 freeway...
$180,000

Los Angeles, CA
SmartPark Access: Redefining the Future of Parking SmartPark Access is an innovative, hands-free parking solution designed to bring ultimate convenience, security, and efficiency to modern parking...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
San Francisco, CA
Prime San Francisco Hair Salon for Sale – Richmond District, Geary Blvd An incredible opportunity to own a fully equipped, modern salon in one of San Francisco’s most sought-after business corridors....
$50,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Over than two decades, the company has built a reputation for reliability, technical expertise, and unmatched customer service. It has expanded to offer full kitchen equipment and services for...
$1,690,000
Cash Flow: $518,000
Turlock, CA
Rare opportunity to own two thriving, income-generating restaurant businesses operating under one beautifully designed roof in the heart of Turlock. Just minutes from schools and college dorms,...
$495,000
Monterey County, CA
This full-service restaurant has a long-standing reputation for quality dining, a loyal customer base, and a unique location. Featuring a spacious dining area, an ABC Type 47 license, a full kitchen,...
$2,395,000
Cash Flow: $670,000
Rowland Heights, CA
Established in 2019, this all-you-can-eat Sichuan hotpot restaurant has quickly become a local favorite. Known for its authentic flavors, unique interior design, and welcoming atmosphere, the...
$228,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
Kings County, CA
General Dental Practice Central Valley, CA Goals: The current doctor owner is interested in selling their practice to another dentist. They are open to a partnership that leads to ownership in order...
$457,808
Cash Flow: $350,000
Azusa, CA
PRICE IMPROVEMENT!!! This is an e-commerce business with solid infrastructure. This business is located in Azusa, CA. We furnish lift kits, wheel spacers, u-bolts, blocks for countless pick up trucks....
$239,000
Vista, CA
Henry Machine Inc., a well established, very profitable machine shop based in North San Diego County for nearly the past 3 decades. The business is being offered as a turnkey operation, complete with...
$6,500,000
Cash Flow: $1,906,560
Available Nationwide
Gotcha Covered franchise owners enjoy a high-income potential, impressive margins, and a great lifestyle selling blinds, shutters, shades and custom draperies to the home and commercial markets. Invest in yourself with a Gotcha Covered window treatment franchise. This low-risk, home-based business is the change you’ve been looking for.
$150,000
San Francisco, CA
This award-winning noise abatement company represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for design/build firms seeking profitable expansion into the specialized soundproofing market. With 25+...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
San Francisco, CA
This long-established San Francisco spa specializes in advanced massage therapy and results-driven esthetician services. Known for deep tissue and sports massage, TMJ treatment, and high-quality...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $119,111
$289,000
Riverside, CA
San Jose, CA
Well-established, owner-operated electric bike store with an excellent reputation in the community. This turnkey operation services all makes and models of e-bikes and is ready for immediate transfer...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Riverside County, CA
This seven-location wellness franchise portfolio is a strategically positioned operation across the Inland Empire and Palm Springs regions, with established market presence. The portfolio demonstrates...
$11,250,000
Cash Flow: $2,300,000
Taj Randhawa
Re/Max Gold.
Serving Fresno County, CA
I have been working with Remax Gold since 2006
California
This well-established refrigeration service company specializes in the repair, maintenance, and installation of commercial refrigeration systems. Serving a diverse client base, including restaurants,...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $333,916
Santa Clara County, CA
This salon & spa is a premier destination for beauty, relaxation, and rejuvenation. They offer a full range of services, including hair styling, coloring, skincare treatments, massages, facial &...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Santa Clara County, CA
A full-service auto repair shop dedicated to providing high-quality automotive maintenance and repair services. They specialize in diagnostics, engine repairs, brake services, oil changes, tire...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $240,623
Fountain Valley, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, debt-free medical spa and wellness clinic in central Orange County. The business is fully equipped with over $170K in premium, paid-off devices and...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
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...
$1,675,000
Cash Flow: $607,421
Available Nationwide
HouseMaster, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading home inspection franchise that helps customers take the guesswork out of buying a house.
$25,000
Marin County, CA
Take ownership of a highly profitable, well-established drainage and encapsulation business serving North Bay and surrounding areas. This is a trusted name in crawlspace encapsulation and interior...
$1,191,000
Cash Flow: $526,262
San Francisco, CA
Spend your days in beautiful horse country. Be your own boss - work your own schedule. Install, repair, and service Automatic Fly Spray Systems in horse barns. Powerful brand identity currently...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
$200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Citrus Heights, CA
Versatile 4,596 sq. ft. building on 0.78 acres with 19 parking spaces in a high-traffic neighborhood. Currently set up as a daycare, this turnkey facility is ideal for an owner-operator and can easily...
$1,566,000
Sunnyvale, CA
Asking Price: $248,000 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Square Footage: 960 SF Rent: $3,994/month (includes NNN – very favorable rate) Business Description: Rare opportunity to acquire a bubble tea shop in one...
$248,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This established promotional products and embroidery business presents an exceptional opportunity in Los Angeles County. Founded in 2001 and operating successfully for 23 years, this business has...
$289,500
Cash Flow: $105,000
Escondido, CA
This established promotional products and branded apparel business presents an exceptional opportunity in San Diego County's thriving Escondido market. Founded in 2010, this turnkey franchise has...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $97,500
Carmel, CA
This independent luxury fashion retailer has served an upmarket clientele for over 30 years. The store has an outstanding reputation and an enviable list of upscale- to elite-level customers....
$5,054,000
Cash Flow: $1,700,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Almost Entirely Hands off Amazon Business For Sale 2022 - $34,450 in Revenue 2023 - $46,870 in Revenue 2024 - $59,213 in Revenue Valuation: Valuation is based on a 2.8x multiple on net profit of year...
$55,000
Cash Flow: $20,650
Fullerton, CA
Comic Book Hideout Inc. has been bringing comics, art, music & joy to the greater So-Cal area for nearly 13 years! This highly accredited shop as won "Small Business of the Year" from the CA State...
$400,000
Available Nationwide
Full-Service Plumbing, Sewer, and Drain Company
$40,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Security Has Never Been More Critical- Now is the perfect time to own a profitable, hands-off business in a rapidly growing industry. With crime rates continuing to rise, live video monitoring and...
$390,000
EBITDA: $78,000
Sunnyvale, CA
Window Cleaning Business Squeegee Squad has well established commercial contacts. This territory needs a motivated franchise owner to take them over! If you are looking for a recession resistant...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
$55,000
Los Angeles, CA
Rocklin, CA
Exceptional opportunity and value, listed at $200,000.00, for immediate profit and success: The preliminary information disclosed below warrants serious buyers by appointment only. This is an all cash...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $259,000
Ventura County, CA
(2) Very well kept Vessels with 15+ esclusive Lease...
$5,000,000
Available in California
Hummus Republic is a modern fast-casual concept with a simple business model, low investment, and easygoing operations. Hummus Republic is healthy and flavorful with plant-based options. No chefs/extensive equipment is required.
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
Established e-commerce supplement business specializing in daily-use products that customers NEED, not want - creating predictable recurring revenue streams. Why This Business is Special: 1.)...
$109,000
Cash Flow: $665,876
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
San Diego, CA
Hi, for consideration… Asking $7,500,000 Seller Financing available with appropriate down payment. Gross Annual Sales near $1M. Recurring Monthly Revenue $6K 2026 Gross Annual Sales on track for...
$7,500,000
Cash Flow: $850,000
Orange County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a highly profitable, turnkey residential property management company with over 200 doors in Orange County. Just expanded into San Diego County last year and...
$1,999,000
Cash Flow: $496,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Imagine a scalable online HOME FURNITURE AND DECOR store, offering stylish and comfortable solutions for creating beautiful living spaces. This established e-commerce platform, with its current...
$75,000
EBITDA: $50,000
Maury O'Hearn
Premier Property Group
Serving El Dorado County, CA
Car Guy Real Estate Premier Property Group / Car Guy Real Estate We know that this is a niche market but after all we are Car Guys too and feel that our experience in real estate combined with a life-time addiction to cars is a perfect match. We would like to share with you our passion and commitment to hunt down that perfect property just as we would a Speedster in a barn. As you know, most car stories start out as roomers until some lucky guy makes a find. Let us help you make that find by using our laser focused technology. After all if we can find you the perfect property it will not only give you more time to play with your toys it might just have enough room for a few more!
Fresno County, CA
Selling a Fun & Profitable Online Kids Toys Store – $3k Profit / $10k Revenue Projections Here’s everything you need to know: Scalable Online Kids Toys Store – A colorful and exciting business...
$103,990
Burbank, CA
This fully operational, multi-specialty AAAASF-accredited outpatient surgical facility is Medicare-approved and located in Burbank, next door to St. Joseph Hospital. The turnkey opportunity includes 1...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $3,000,000
$495,000
Norwalk, CA
San Francisco, CA
2022 - $41,290 in Revenue 2023 - $69,940 in Revenue 2024 - $105,239 in Revenue Valuation: Valuation is based on a 2.3x multiple on net profit of year 2024 revenue + inventory value. - Did over $100k...
$58,900
Cash Flow: $22,931
San Clemente, CA
Philly's Best brings the authentic taste of Philadelphian cheesesteaks to Southern California, and this San Clemente location is no exception. Situated in a prime 1,350 sq. ft. location, this...
$449,000
Cash Flow: $256,776
Available Nationwide
Become a SiteSwan Website Reseller and earn money building and selling websites to local businesses in your area.
$199
Chico, CA
PRICE REDUCED: Motivated sale due to relocation. Now just $149,000, which is $30,000 below wholesale inventory value. Includes free furniture, fixtures, and displays valued at over $20,000 — a true...
$149,730
EBITDA: $370,000
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 & 2024 We’ve established exclusive vendor contracts...
$470,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Ventura, CA
Kawaii Klaws - Profitable Turnkey Claw Machine Business This established franchise opportunity represents the #1 claw machine concept in the USA with over 10 locations nationwide. Operating since...
$400,000
Sunnyvale, CA
This beautifully appointed restaurant and cafe space offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a turnkey food service location in one of Silicon Valley's most desirable markets. The...
$190,000
Los Angeles, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire four fully-staffed, open and operating, Franchisor-owned locations in the LA area. We established our first of these four locations in 2018. We are the modern “facial...
$4,500,000
EBITDA: $949,000
Los Angeles County, CA
RED-HOT FULLY NUDE ADULT NIGHTCLUB FOR SALE – PRIME NORTH HOLLYWOOD LOCATION Confidential Opportunity to Own One of the Most Exclusive Gentlemen’s Clubs in Los Angeles Step into the lucrative world of...
$2,999,999
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
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...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $500,000
Chula Vista, CA
Business for Sale – La Boom Nightclub & South Beach Day Club Step into ownership of two of the hottest entertainment venues in Southern California — La Boom Nightclub and South Beach Day Club —...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $500,000
Newport Beach, CA
Huge Tourism-Related Businesses; Our State of the art Technology for e-bike rentals is available now, our expansion has begun! We started with 7 Locations with Marriot Brand hotels in Utah, Zion...
$25,000
Available in California
With $560,311 in Avg Gross Sales, Painter1 blends decades of experience with innovative, owner-focused improvements for streamlined success.
$70,000
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.