San Mateo County, CA
This is an Amazon FBA brand selling sourdough-making accessories. It 3x'd revenue in its trailing 12 months from the previous. The market has consistent growth potential still waiting to be...
Cash Flow: $26,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Growing E-Commerce Business in Exploding Sourdough-Making Market
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Profitable Turnkey Business-$306k SDE-Seller Financing Available
Salida, CA
PROFITABLE TURNKEY BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS: GUTTER COMPANY - $306K SDE Established in 2022, this thriving building and construction service business in Salida, CA generates $950,000 in annual...
Cash Flow: $306,000
Sacramento Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
Sacramento, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, 100% cosmetic facial plastic surgery and medspa practice in the heart of the growing Sacramento metro area. This well-established practice serves 3,300 active...
EBITDA: $492,361
Rosso's Karpet Korners
La Mirada, CA
Well-Established Flooring Business – 60+ Years of Operation in Prime La Mirada Location Rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing and respected flooring business that has served the La Mirada and...
Cash Flow: $350,000
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Early-Stage TikTok Shop Services Firm Serving High-Profile Brands
Los Angeles County, CA
This specialized commerce and marketing firm established an early leadership position within the TikTok Shop ecosystem by securing official authorization ahead of most competitors, allowing it to...
Cash Flow: $745,000
Dream of Owning a Bar? This is it!! Includes Real Estate & Apartment
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marysville, CA
Stassi's 4th Ward Tavern: Your Turnkey Bar Ownership Dream Awaits! Marysville, CA | 5,000+ SF Building | Established Business | Almost ZERO Power Bill Dreamed of owning a bar? This is it! Stassi's 4th...
Cash Flow: $120,000
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Lower-Entry Bay Area ATM Portfolio With Operations Already in Place
San Francisco County, CA
For someone interested in getting into the ATM business without starting with a seven-figure acquisition, this Bay Area portfolio offers a more approachable entry point. The total investment is...
Cash Flow: $120,000
Turn-Key Smoke Shop for Sale – Fully Built Out – Orange County, CA
Orange, CA
Turn-key smoke shop opportunity in Orange County, California. The store is fully built out and ready to operate immediately, making it perfect for an owner-operator or someone looking to expand their...
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Sacramento Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
Sacramento, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, 100% cosmetic facial plastic surgery and medspa practice in the heart of the growing Sacramento metro area. This well-established practice serves 3,300 active...
Cash Flow: $571,648
Big Bear Auto Repair
Big Bear Lake, CA
Big Bear Auto Repair - Established NAPA Certified Auto Center This well-established automotive repair business has served Big Bear Lake, California for 39 years, making it the oldest and most...
Cash Flow: $125,000
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Painter1
Franchise
Available in California
With $560,311 in Avg Gross Sales, Painter1 blends decades of experience with innovative, owner-focused improvements for streamlined success.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $422,076
Turnkey Neighborhood Market/Liquor Store for Sale—Type 21 and Type 86
Los Angeles, CA
Elevate Retail Group is pleased to present a neighborhood-focused market in Venice, California, designed to make everyday shopping easier, more convenient, and more community-centered. This turn-key...
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Home health agency for sale
Glendale, CA
Established Medicare-certified Home Health Agency located in Glendale, California, fully licensed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and accredited by the Joint Commission. The...
High-Volume Papa John’s Franchise
$645,000
Roseville, CA
San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco offers a premier market for facial plastic surgery, supported by a dense, affluent population and consistent demand for elective procedures. This established cosmetic surgery clinic has...
EBITDA: $105,000
Take over the lease for or buy the Turnkey Indoor Fitness Studio
San Clemente, CA
Loco Cycle is a fully built?out, high?energy indoor cycling studio located in San Clemente. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a tech?enabled boutique fitness brand with a loyal customer base,...
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Linn Crader
Murphy Business - Pacific Northwest & Los Angeles
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Murphy Business is one of the largest business brokerage firms in North America. Professional experienced intermediaries provide the following unsurpassed brokerage services: - Our affiliations with National and International Business Brokerages and Merger & Acquisition associations assure sellers the best exposure when Selling a Business or Buying a Business - Skilled intermediaries provide assistance in Mergers and Acquisitions. - Business Valuation Services performed by qualified professionals - We uncover the Best Franchise Opportunity for a buyer - Experienced certified appraisal professionals perform Equipment Appraisals - Our experienced Commercial Real Estate Brokers assist with site selection Our regional offices cover Oregon, Washington and the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
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Established High-Margin Digital Asset Flipping Online Business
Los Angeles County, CA
After five successful years(going on six), I am offering for sale one of the highest-margin businesses in my portfolio. For a new owner, this business offers a life that most dream off. It allows you...
Cash Flow: $159,000
Long-Established California ATM Business With Management in Place
San Francisco County, CA
LONG-ESTABLISHED CALIFORNIA ATM BUSINESS WITH MANAGEMENT IN PLACE This mature ATM business represents a rare opportunity to acquire an established financial services operation with 15 years of...
EBITDA: $590,000
Well Established Third Party (3PL) Logistics
Los Angeles County, CA
Well established and profitable Southern California-based third-party logistics ("3PL") providing warehousing, fulfillment, distribution and value-added services. Founded in the late 80s, the Company...
Cash Flow: $432,000
Live Edge Wood Slab Business – 7 Years Established
Sebastopol, CA
PRICE REDUCED ⬇️ $199,999 → $149,999 Owner selling due to health complications requiring relocating closer to family Seller financing may be considered for well-qualified buyers with a substantial...
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Cozy Fully Remodeled Vietnamese & Thai Restaurant | Low Rent
Garden Grove, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly rated Vietnamese & Thai fusion restaurant in the highly sought-after West Garden Grove community, one of Orange County’s most desirable residential neighborhoods....
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Mr. Electric
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Electrical Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $1.41M average gross sales (300K-500K territory population) and $514K average gross sales (74K-300K territory population)!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,114,087
*****PRICE REDUCTION $150,000-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
San Diego, CA
A very rare find is currently available in Mission Hills. A type-48 bar location (NO food requirement) with a live entertainment license that has been recently completely remodeled from the ground up...
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Established Pulmonary, Sleep & Internal Medicine Practice
Los Angeles County, CA
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established pulmonary, sleep, and internal medicine practice serving a loyal patient base in the desirable Southern California market. Operating...
EBITDA: $920,000
Established Swiss Ecommerce | 29% Margins | Low Competition Region
$30,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Souvenir Decal Brand – Turnkey & Profitable
Atascadero, CA
Inbloom Decals Ltd is a well-established and profitable retail tourism brand specializing in high-quality, waterproof vinyl stickers inspired by adventure, travel, and nature. What sets our stickers...
Cash Flow: $113,107
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Bay Area Cabinet Shop
San Martin, CA
Business Summary: Established commercial millwork business serving Santa Clara, and surrounding counties, with operations dating back to 2004 and a long track record in commercial tenant improvement...
Cash Flow: $180,000
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Vapes Get Banned,We Get Sales|86% Share|83% Margins|eCommerce
Irvine, CA
Pop Pix is a content-first eCommerce company built to create viral global consumer brands. Every brand under Pop Pix is engineered for explosive organic reach, ultra-low operating costs, and...
Cash Flow: $458,171
Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!
Monterey County, CA
Great opportunity to own a growing, established, and very popular pizza restaurant. The pizza restaurant is located on the main busy street/highway next to an AutoMall. High visibility and great...
Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale | North County San Diego
Escondido, CA
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established Farmers Insurance agency serving the North County Escondido area. The agency has been successfully operating for 20 years, providing a...
Premier International Market - Turnkey Business with Growth Potencial
Los Angeles, CA
Premier International Market - Turnkey Business with Growth Potential This thriving international market represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-positioned grocery business in...
250-Terminal Multi-State ATM Portfolio | $820K Annual Cash Flow
San Francisco, CA
Multi-State ATM Portfolio | Fully Managed | Established Cash Flow This opportunity offers the acquisition of an established ATM portfolio consisting of approximately 250 active terminals operating...
Cash Flow: $820,000
Mosquito Squad Plus
Franchise
Available in California
Mosquito Squad Plus is a leader in mosquito and pest control, built around simple systems and ongoing support to help business owners enter the industry with clarity and confidence.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $493,200
2 CRUMBL Franchise Locations for sale in LA County!
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire two fully operational Crumbs franchise locations in a growing market. These locations come fully equipped, staffed, and positioned for a new owner to capitalize on the...
San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco offers a premier market for facial plastic surgery, supported by a dense, affluent population and consistent demand for elective procedures. This established cosmetic surgery clinic has...
Cash Flow: $400,000
Top Sales Volume Papa John’s (5) Stores | $6M Gross | LA/Riverside
$2,999,999
Corona, CA
Established Mediterranean Restaurant — Oakland, Type 47 License
Oakland, CA
ESTABLISHED MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT - OAKLAND, TYPE 47 LICENSE This profitable Mediterranean restaurant represents a rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey operation in one of Oakland's...
Cash Flow: $175,000
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Prime Location Tire Shop
Gardena, CA
PRIME LOCATION TIRE SHOP - ESTABLISHED 1996 This well-established tire shop presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator to acquire a profitable automotive business with nearly...
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USA Ninja Challenge
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Build a thriving kids’ fitness business with USA Ninja Challenge. Membership-based recurring revenue, proven support, and a mission that empowers every child.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $271,006
25-Year National Marketing Platform with 420 Regional Brands
Monterey, CA
Business Description After 25 years building one of the nation's largest regional digital media and performance marketing platforms, the founders are retiring and have intentionally priced the...
Cash Flow: $244,724
Trucking Company For Sale Well Established
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bloomington, CA
California based company consist of 42 trucks and 150 trailers, all freightliners with 23 sleepers and 19 day cabs, ranging between 2017-2023 and a total of 150 trailers with additional 6 flat bed...
EBITDA: $2,221,906
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6 Year Old Ultra-Premium DTC Meat Brand Ready to be Scaled
San Diego, CA
Six-year-old premium meat e-commerce brand with national reach and a cult following in the Japanese A5 Wagyu category. $11M+ in lifetime revenue, $2.7M trailing twelve months, built on a defensible...
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FULLY TURNKEY | Established Grocery Store in San Gabriel Vally, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Asian Supermarket for Sale – San Gabriel Valley Exceptional opportunity in the highly desirable San Gabriel Valley area of San Gabriel Valley. This well-established, fully turnkey Asian...
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Popular World Famous Turf Club w/Building
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hayward, CA
THE local gathering place with a long history of fabulous, diverse, inclusive events. The ideal buyer would be one who will carry on the legacy of the historical World Famous Turf Club and take it to...
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Ajay Singh
California Business Broker
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
California Business Broker (CBB) has sold over 700 businesses over 25 years. CBB specializes in buying and selling both franchise and non-franchise Businesses like Gas stations, Car wash, Laundromats, Convenience stores, Liquor stores, Fast food restaurants, Bars, and Grills. We will provide you with one of the most extensive databases analyses that will aid you in making the best decisions alongside the process of escrow. We have extensive experience working with SBA, conventional lenders, and hard loan money lenders.
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Global Digital Imaging Hardware & Workflow Products Company
Santa Clara County, CA
A San Jose, CA-based technology company specializing in high-performance storage media and digital connectivity hardware is available for acquisition. The business serves a worldwide customer base of...
Cash Flow: $3,355,000
Profitable Language Services Firm — Remote, Scalable, High Margin
California
A well-established language services company operating throughout a major West Coast metro area is now available for acquisition. The business specializes in spoken language interpretation for the...
Cash Flow: $960,000
B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow
$3,700,000
Butte County, CA
Personal Lines Agency With 90% retention
Castro Valley, CA
Imagine stepping into a thriving insurance agency that's already built the foundation for your success. This established personal lines agency in Hayward offers exactly what you've been looking for -...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Turnkey Home-Based Business with AI Systems–Built for Rapid Expansion
Palm Springs, CA
This is a turnkey, AI-powered real estate business that helps with residential disputes. Customers pay a fee to use a custom system that guides them step-by-step based on their situation. The software...
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Soccer Stars
Franchise
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
Established Caramel Business- with Large Growth Potential
California
18 year Established Caramel Company with Large Growth Potential This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established manufacturing business that has successfully carved out a dominant position...
Established Cannabis Cultivation Facility | $2M EBITDA | Full License
California
ESTABLISHED COMMERCIAL-GRADE CANNABIS CULTIVATION This is an opportunity to acquire an established cultivation facility. The business has proven it can generate strong cash flow in one of the toughest...
EBITDA: $2,000,000
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Established New Car Dealership with HUGE Growth & Margin Upside!!
Long Beach, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an established Volkswagen dealership with 48 years of continuous operation in Southern California's premier Long Beach automotive market. This franchise presents...
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5-Unit Premium Education Platform — ~$14M Aggregate Revenue / ~$1.8M
Los Angeles County, CA
Five centers. One system. The largest childcare market in America. Los Angeles has enormous, durable demand for premium early education and a chronic shortage of quality seats. This package includes...
Cash Flow: $3,800,000
Sale pending - Rockin Jump (Sky Zone family) Trampoline Park for sale
Concord, CA
Turnkey Trampoline Park Opportunity – Established Rockin' Jump Location Fully operational and well-maintained trampoline park offers ready-to-run indoor entertainment business in a prime location. As...
EBITDA: $664,984
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Established High Volume Asian Grocery Market For Sale
Orange County, CA
High-Volume Asian Grocery Market Business For Sale | 42,000 SF | Orange County, California Exceptional Opportunity to Acquire an Established Asian Supermarket with Strong Sales, Long-Term Lease, and...
Established Central California Demolition Company – Turnkey
California
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established commercial demolition company with a proven reputation, experienced workforce, and decades of successful operations throughout Central...
EBITDA: $369,000
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Profitable Turnkey Massage & Wellness Spa in Rancho Cucamonga Center
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Acquire the Operating Platform — Not the Startup Risk Founded in September 2023 by a wellness entrepreneur with more than 18 years of industry experience, this approximately 2,055-square-foot boutique...
Cash Flow: $69,000
250-Unit ATM Portfolio | $590K Annual Cash Flow | Turnkey Operation
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
The Learning Experience
Franchise
Available in California
Join the #1 childcare franchise!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,098,048
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% |
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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:
- 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.
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