Los Angeles, CA
Silicon Beach's Premier Italian Restaurant For Sale Ritrovo is a thriving neighborhood Italian restaurant that has established itself as a beloved dining destination since 2018. Located in the heart...

Los Angeles, CA
Silicon Beach's Premier Italian Restaurant For Sale Ritrovo is a thriving neighborhood Italian restaurant that has established itself as a beloved dining destination since 2018. Located in the heart...

Chino Hills, CA
Opportunity to acquire well-established Stretch Zone franchises in the heart of Chino Hills, CA. This location is fully operational, staffed, and positioned in a high-traffic, affluent neighborhood...

Claremont, CA
Established Restaurant for Sale in Popular Downtown Location PROOF OF FUNDS AND NDA ARE REQUIRED This successful American restaurant offers an outstanding investment opportunity in the heart of...
Garden Grove, CA
Owner works about 20 hours a week doing the administrative work and the staff of 6 do the rest . A freight carrier/brokerage is an intermediary that connects shippers (companies that need to move...
EBITDA: $746,530
Fremont, CA
Business for Sale – Great Growth Opportunity Well-established mailing and shipping store available for sale. The business currently provides packing, shipping, mailbox rental, printing, copying, and...
Alamo, CA
Established Extreme Pizza Restaurant For Sale - Turn-Key Franchise Opportunity This thriving Extreme Pizza franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in the affluent town of Alamo, California....
Fountain Valley, CA
SERVPRO Water and Fire Remediation - Established Well Oiled Restoration Company This highly successful restoration and remediation franchise presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a 20-year...
Cash Flow: $1,126,036
San Diego, CA
🔥 Award-Winning Hookah Lounge & Event Venue with Food permit for Sale – Prime Corner Location – San Diego Exceptional opportunity to acquire a high-end, fully built-out hookah lounge and event venue...
Indio, CA
CBRE is proud to present the sale of the Super 8 & Suites by Wyndham Indio, a 92-room, economy-scale hospitality asset located at 81753 CA-111 in the high-growth, festival-driven market of Indio,...
Santa Ana, CA
Established Clinical Laboratory with Medicare and Medi-Cal Approvals - Santa Ana, CA This fully operational clinical laboratory presents an exceptional opportunity in Orange County's thriving...
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Own a celebrity loved fitness franchise combining recurring memberships, strong economics and a community people love.
Long Beach, CA
--> Owner has priced this one to go now! 2-Territory Pink's Window Cleaning franchise in the Long Beach and Huntington Beach areas. The business has been open for right at 1-year and they are close to...
Santa Barbara, CA
Price reduced for the seller must go back to their country due to a family situation. Opportunities are coming in a new booming town. Takashi Ramen is a modern system-driven ramen restaurant designed...
$225,000
Carlsbad, CA
Oceanside, CA
Turnkey Wellness Studio in Downtown Oceanside - Established Brand with 5-Star Reviews This thriving wellness studio presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established business in the heart...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Los Angeles, CA
Established San Fernando Valley boxing and fitness operation for sale. Assets include operating brand, existing client and member relationships, equipment, furniture, fixtures, goodwill, business...
Cash Flow: $300,000
Scott Weavil
Sierra Pacific Partners
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Sierra Pacific Partners is a boutique M&A advisory firm and business brokerage focused on serving businesses throughout California and across the country. We advise dynamic companies and their owners at key inflection points.
Baldwin Park, CA
Long-established and highly rated glazing contractor for sale in Los Angeles County. They are a full-service residential & commercial glazier that designs and installs glass and mirrors. About 75% of...
Cash Flow: $93,824
Riverside County, CA
After decades of success, the creators of this highly rated BBQ restaurant in Riverside County are ready to retire and pass their legacy on to the next generation. Their very effective website, social...
Cash Flow: $205,941
Murrieta, CA
14 cars are owned by the dealership. All the cars that are available at the time of the sale will transfer to the new owner as part of the deal for free. The number of cars may change as I'm currently...
Cash Flow: $250,000
West Covina, CA
Popular AYCE sushi concept in a high-traffic plaza with strong local following and major upside potential. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established sushi restaurant with 7 years of...
Redondo Beach, CA
Established children's boutique offering a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable retail business with strong local recognition and significant growth potential. Located in a prime South Bay...
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If you have been feeling the need for a professional change that offers flexibility, growth potential, and personal fulfillment, Clothes Mentor franchise ownership might be the path you have been searching for. The resale industry is booming, and franchising has real advantages, but the best part is the process is already nailed down for you.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $819,550
Imperial County, CA
Monalisa Cocktails & Cuisine presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire the only cigar club in town, strategically positioned at the high-traffic intersection of Aten Road and Highway 86 in...
Cobb, CA
Turn-Key Coffee Shop & Bookstore for Sale – A Beloved Community Staple for Over 20 Years Nestled in the heart of downtown Cobb, this charming coffee shop and bookstore presents a rare opportunity to...
Cash Flow: $118,549
$155,000
Chula Vista, CA
San Diego, CA
WHB Cleaning is a fully remote, fully compliant residential cleaning company in San Diego generating $221K in trailing 12 month SDE, run daily by a trained internal team without the owner. This is not...
Cash Flow: $250,000
Corona, CA
Established smoke shop business operating since 2006, under current ownership since 2017. This fully operational retail business is strategically located in Corona, CA, near Walmart, providing...
Visalia, CA
National Brand. Established three Jimmy Johns stores located in Central California for sale. The price is $975,000. Total gross revenue $2,000,000 net income is between 15-20% depending on how the...
Cash Flow: $300,000
San Diego, CA
Our client operates one of the small number of genuine independent press release newswire services still operating in the United States, and has done so profitably for twenty-five consecutive years....
Cash Flow: $129,693
Los Angeles, CA
For the first time in years, an opportunity is available to own one of Mission Hills' most recognizable barbecue restaurants. This established local landmark has built a loyal customer following over...
Orange County, CA
## A Rare Turnkey Café Opportunity with Built-In Demand Opportunities like this rarely become available. This café comes fully equipped with both a **commercial Type I hood** and **grease trap**,...
Napa, CA
We are a successful general contracting class b licensed remodeling business in the North Bay Area specifically servicing Napa/Sonoma/Vallejo/Fairfield/Vacaville. We are a small but profitable...
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Join one of the fastest-growing, most simple-to-run healthy fast-casual restaurants!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $614,256
Contra Costa County, CA
Established, nationally accredited children's enrichment summer camp business serving education focused Bay Area families for 15+ years. Multiple camp locations offer day experiences for children ages...
Cash Flow: $250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
South Gate, CA
Tire & Auto Repair + Star Smog Station + Real Estate ? Asking $2.62M Absentee-Run • 5-Day Operation • Free Standing + Corner Location • Asking $2.62M for Bus and RE 1. BUSINESS OVERVIEW Established...
Cash Flow: $223,482
$700,000
Los Angeles County, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Carson, CA
Incredible opportunity to acquire a business established for over 30 years, this well-known neighborhood convenience store offers a rare opportunity to own a profitable, easy-to-manage retail...
Alameda County, CA
This is a distress sale because of Dr. passed away. Need to sell ASAP. • Profitable general dentistry practice with established patient base • Prime East Bay location serving growing demographic •...
Cash Flow: $400,000
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We have 180+ fast casual restaurants worldwide, a testament to our commitment to training and supporting our franchisees. Franchise with Wayback Burgers today!
Sacramento, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Well established part time pool route in Sacramento pocket area....
Cash Flow: $120,000
Oceanside, CA
Established vintage clothing and street wear boutique operating in Oceanside, CA since 2023. This buy, sell, trade retail business has built a strong foundation with consistent revenue growth and an...
Cash Flow: $40,000
San Diego, CA
Market & Growth Opportunities The Amazon FBA market continues to offer opportunities for entrepreneurs who want to build on an established business rather than start from scratch. Businesses with...
Cash Flow: $14,771
Dublin, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped and established Chinese restaurant located in one of Dublin’s popular shopping centers. Surrounded by a variety of businesses and restaurants, the...
Los Angeles, CA
The Company is a 24+ year wireless telecommunications engineering and field services platform supporting leading wireless vendors, carriers, and service providers across network modernization,...
Cash Flow: $1,200,000
Andre Gulmesoff
California Business Ventures
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Founded in 2016, California Business Ventures was established in response to the need for greater transparency in business sales, along with honesty and ethics from those facilitating the process.
San Clemente, CA
One Stop Comprehensive Wellness Studio - Sauna and Cold Plunge Facility Established wellness studio featuring sauna and cold plunge services in the heart of San Clemente, Orange County. This fully...
San Diego County, CA
Established DMV Registration Service Business with Nearly 40 Years of Operating History. This turnkey business provides vehicle registration, title processing, renewal services, and commercial fleet...
Cash Flow: $93,365
$189,000
Norco, CA
San Diego County, CA
Business Description Established automotive brokerage and vehicle leasing business available for acquisition. The company specializes in arranging new and Certified Pre-Owned vehicle purchases and...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Fullerton, CA
French Crepe restaurant on busiest Blvd corner location with patio, also included 2 food trucks and 3 mobile vans with all the equipment for on site catering. Beer & Wine license .All included...
Cash Flow: $156,000
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Full-Service Plumbing, Sewer, and Drain Company
Avg. Unit Revenue: $452,959
San Diego, CA
Original, wholesome, convenient & healthy sustainably packaged vegan & gluten free foods, tried & tested over ten years at my acclaimed restaurant in La Jolla. Five premium local wholesale store...
Cash Flow: $65,000
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Established Photography Business Serving Preschools and Daycares in South Bay This well-established photography business has been successfully serving preschools and daycares across the South Bay area...
Cash Flow: $37,929
Palm Springs, CA
Located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, Oscar’s Palm Springs presents a rare opportunity to own one of the desert’s most recognized dining, entertainment, drag shows, Sunday T- Dances and...
Los Angeles, CA
Built and expanded into a $2 million revenue operation, this automotive repair and collision business combines substantial infrastructure, established marketing and customer acquisition systems, and...
Cash Flow: $300,000
Temecula, CA
HVAC Industrial Coating Company - Mostly in San Diego/Orange County This highly profitable, home-based HVAC coating business specializes in applying commercial-grade coatings to HVAC units throughout...
Cash Flow: $140,000
Vacaville, CA
Step into a proven, high-performing business that is the undisputed leader in teen and young adult fashion and resale for both guys and girls! This profitable Plato’s Closet location is more than just...
Davis, CA
Hikari is a well-established traditional Japanese restaurant operating as the only Omakase restaurant in the Sacramento-Davis area since 2021. Located in prime downtown Davis with 1,200 square feet of...
Cash Flow: $120,000
Glendale, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, physician-owned primary care practice located in the highly desirable Montrose neighborhood of Glendale, California. Successfully operating...
Cash Flow: $266,000
Corona, CA
Well-Established Liquor Store in Prime Corona Location Excellent opportunity to own and operate a well-established liquor store in Corona, California, serving a strong local customer base since 2006....
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GarageExperts® is the dominant leader in the garage renovation and commercial epoxy and polyaspartic flooring industry which is part of the $538 billion home improvement market. For over 15 years, we have been helping residential, commercial, and industrial customers transform their spaces with epoxy and polyaspartic floor coatings, custom-built cabinets, and slatwall organizational systems. The home improvement and commercial market is expected to be a $620 billion industry by the year 2025, leading to endless possibilities for our garage organization and two-component commercial floor coating company. Learn more about becoming a garage floor franchise today.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $610,366
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.