Palm Springs, CA
Transform your investment into a thriving entertainment destination in one of California's premier resort markets. This established Palm Springs hospitality venue delivers multiple revenue streams and...
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Custom Sign & Vehicle Graphics Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Custom sign, vehicle graphics, and printing business for sale in San Diego County with more than four decades of operating history. The company provides in-house design, production, and installation...
Cash Flow: $69,657
Semi-Absentee Wellness Franchise, Managed Remotely, Top Performing Loc
Pasadena, CA
This is a well-established, membership-based health and wellness studio in the affluent San Gabriel Valley submarket of Pasadena, CA. Day-to-day operations are run on-site by a manager and trained...
Cash Flow: $240,000
Low Rent Burger Restaurant in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
Turnkey Independent Restaurant in Fresno County Asking price is $275K plus inventory Gross monthly sales are $60K to $75K Space is estimated up to 2,600 SF Rent is $3,765 a month Seller built out the...
North Bay 35-Year Catering & Event Business w Commercial Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sonoma County, CA
North Bay 35-Year Wedding & Event Catering Business with Commercial Real Estate This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established wedding and event catering business with approximately 35 years...
Modern Restaurant On Burlingame Avenue
Burlingame, CA
Business Overview A rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, highly profitable 2,900 sq. ft. restaurant situated in the heart of Burlingame Avenue—the Peninsula’s most affluent and sought-after...
Cash Flow: $328,102
High-Volume Turnkey Restaurant in Lake Forest & Irvine
Lake Forest, CA
Intersection of Rockfield Blvd & Lake Forest Dr This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, turnkey restaurant perfectly positioned on the border of Lake Forest and Irvine. Located at the...
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Papa John’s Pizza - Explosive Growth - New Contracts - Low Rent
Los Angeles, CA
PROFITABLE PAPA JOHNS PIZZA Franchise for sale in Los Angeles County Ca. A unique opportunity presents itself for the acquisition of a stable and profitable Papa John's Pizza Franchise comprising a...
Cash Flow: $53,338
Nail Salon in Prime Toluca Lake/ Burbank area for Sale!
Los Angeles County, CA
Beautifully designed salon with a full team of technicians and front desk. Been a staple in the community for over 15 years. Huge plaza with ample parking. One of the busiest Von's in the area driving...
High Volume Grocery Market with Liquor offered with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Monterey County, CA
Description: Established in 1979, this Market is located on a busy street right off Highway 101. It is surrounded by residential housing and other businesses. The store provides ample parking for...
Cash Flow: $600,000
Glass Doctor
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Glass Installation/Repairs franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $969K average gross sales (home & business) and $677K average gross sales (auto)!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $969,663
Coffee and Sandwich Shop For Sale
Long Beach, CA
This amazing Coffee/Sandwich/Deli Shop is a great little place that’s both warm and inviting, serving some of the best brewed coffee, lattes, and specialty drinks, in and around Long Beach. Here’s...
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Buy and/or Manage a Dream Medical Practice over 5000 patients in LA
Los Angeles, CA
This is the perfect opportunity for an entrepreneurial candidate to buy a business that has been a steady and consistent money maker for decades. The current owner is looking to retire due to provable...
20M Growing Lab, Full Service Lab with Major Insurance’s Contracts and
$29,000,000
California
Established Fujisan sushi bar franchise for sale in OC Tustin
Orange County, CA
Established Fujisan Sushi Bar located inside a busy supermarket in Tustin, California. This is a turnkey business with an established operation and customer base. The business is simple to operate and...
Cash Flow: $12,000
Established Automotive Engine Rebuilding & Machine Shop Business
Pomona, CA
ESTABLISHED AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REBUILDING & MACHINE SHOP - POMONA, CA This well-established automotive engine rebuilding and machine shop presents an exceptional opportunity in the heart of Southern...
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Nanda Nandkishore, M&AMI, CBI
Acacia Group, Inc.
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Check out the company website at www.AcaciaGroupInc.com for details of our services.
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High Volume Smog Check business since 2005
Gilroy, CA
Established Smog Check Station - Gilroy, CA This profitable smog check business has been serving the Gilroy community since 2005, generating consistent revenue through high-volume operations. Located...
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5-Star Tree Care Company in Prime Sacramento Market — $460k EBITDA
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Sacramento County, CA
Established, Profitable Full-Service Tree Care Company – Sacramento County, CA This well-established tree care company has spent years building a reputation as one of the most trusted names in its...
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Cash Flow: $580,000
Established Liberty Tax Franchise
Fullerton, CA
Liberty Tax is an established tax preparation franchise serving individuals and small businesses across the U.S. Franchisees operate their own local businesses while benefiting from an established...
SBA Pre-Approved Semi-Absentee Car Wash and Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Compton, CA
This established express car wash is located along a high-traffic corridor in Compton, California. Built in 2019, the property features an approximately 2,488-square-foot car wash facility situated on...
Bussiness for sale by owner
Campbell, CA
✨ Eyelash Extensions & Eyebrow Service Studio for Sale buy owner Moving out – great opportunity to own a simple, established beauty business in a prime shopping center location, right next to Whole...
DoodyCalls
Franchise
Available in California
With over 26 years of experience and 100+ locations across the United States, DoodyCalls offers the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to start a rewarding business in the pet industry!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $222,114
eCommerce footwear and apparel retailer
San Francisco, CA
A multi-channel e-Commerce footwear, apparel, and accessories retailer is available. The company operates as an authorized reseller of leading national outdoor, comfort, and lifestyle footwear brands,...
Cash Flow: $3,901,122
Turnkey Licensed Residential Detox Facility for Sale–Los Angeles Area
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey 6-Bed Licensed Detox Facility for Sale – Los Angeles Area Rare opportunity to acquire a fully licensed, turnkey 6-bed drug & alcohol detox facility in the Los Angeles / San Fernando Valley...
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Entertainment,Night Club,Dncing,Fine dining,Full bar,2AMPermited
$995,000
Orange County, CA
Absentee Tattoo Studio - High Visibility Neighborhood
Los Angeles County, CA
An opportunity to acquire a highly recognized, premium lifestyle brand and retail destination situated in a culturally vibrant, high-visibility neighborhood of Los Angeles County. Established in 2019,...
Cash Flow: $232,305
Exceptional Restaurant Opportunity – Business, Furniture, Etc
Palm Desert, CA
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire **Mimmo's Italian Restaurant**, one of Palm Desert's most respected and well-established independent Italian restaurants. Since opening its doors in 2012,...
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State of the art express exterior Carwash
Yreka, CA
Only Carwash in siskiyou county California, ca. in the Walmart regional shopping center. Yreka is the county seat. Population 45000 Business well established with great growth potential...
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(CA) 3- Truck Amazon & OTR Established lanes
San Bernardino County, CA
***We also are selling a 2 truck Company*** Asking Price: $279,000 Cash Flow (SDE): $178,000 ******************** **CONTACT** To get more information and to schedule a call, please copy and paste the...
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Cash Flow: $228,000
Profitable Business with Reviews & Growth Potential
San Marcos, CA
This is for someone who wants to step into a working business and grow it. The foundation is here. The effort hasn’t been. That’s the opportunity. This home-based service business covers 21 zip codes...
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Turn-Key Mexican Restaurant & Bar | High-Volume SE Los Angeles
South Gate, CA
Turn-Key Mexican Restaurant & Bar | High-Volume SE Los Angeles At a Glance Location: Southeast Los Angeles, CA (Downey adjacent) Status: Fully operational & profitable Highlights: High-volume kitchen,...
Cash Flow: $70,000
OC2107 Commercial Fleet & Transit Graphics
Riverside County, CA
This premier Southern California-based fleet and transit graphics company offers a unique opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with over three decades of proven success. Specializing in...
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Cash Flow: $625,000
Allegra Marketing Print Mail
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Join the Allegra network, a leader in the marketing and print industry since 1977. Our business-to-business model offers turnkey opportunities with limitless revenue streams.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,080,898
Salon Property Business with Booth Rental Model – Strong Cash Flow
Placer County, CA
This business model offers numerous advantages: • Predictable recurring monthly income • No payroll obligations for stylists • Reduced management responsibilities • Lower operating complexity •...
EBITDA: $59,340
The UPS Store Franchise In Prime Location
Santa Ana, CA
An excellent opportunity to purchase this established The UPS Store in the heart of Santa Ana. This is a newer Laser Lite store design, which is intended to create a modern, open, and efficient...
Cash Flow: $88,795
High-Growth Specialty Irrigation Company – $5.5M Run-Rate
Los Angeles, CA
Pizza Factory for Sale with or without the Franchise Title
Fresno, CA
This is a turn key business,ready you have everything you will need to operate a take out pizza restaurant....
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Cash Flow: $74,139
Sacramento Restaurant & Bar with Entertainment A+ Downtown Location
Sacramento, CA
SACRAMENTO RESTAURANT & BAR WITH ENTERTAINMENT – A+ DOWNTOWN LOCATION $225,000 + Approximately $15,000 Inventory We are pleased to offer this popular Downtown Sacramento restaurant, full-liquor bar...
Heating + Air Paramedics
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Thrive with a Recession-Resistant, Essential Service Business Backed by a Proven Business Model
Avg. Unit Revenue: $384,105
Turkey Dental Practice/ La Habra
La Habra, CA
Excellent visible / Strong growth potential Current owner only operates only 1.5 days. Well-established dental practice operating at the same highly visible Harbor Boulevard location in La Habra since...
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Cash Flow: $120,000
Pizzeria, Well-Established with Strong Visibility, High Foot Traffic,
San Francisco, CA
A well-established pizzeria founded in 2006, and the current owner took over in 2016. The current owner is semi-absentee; the business benefits from strong foot traffic and is near high schools and a...
Established E-Commerce Jewelry Brand for Sale
Ventura County, CA
Make It Minnie is an established direct-to-consumer jewelry brand with a loyal customer community, recognizable aesthetic, established supplier network, and substantial digital audience. After nearly...
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French Crepes & event catering-Corner with patio high traffic Blvd
Fullerton, CA
On busiest Blvd corner location with patio, also included 3 mobile vans with all the equipment for on site event catering. Beer & Wine license .All included .Established 2008 . Lots of repeat loyal...
Cash Flow: $96,000
Established Guitar Shop - Coastal North County San Diego
San Diego County, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a beloved, debt-free musical instrument retail store in one of Southern California's most affluent coastal communities. American Music Store has been a fixture on...
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Jason Keyz
KEYZ Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
KEYZ Business Broker is a Southern California–based business brokerage firm led by principal broker Jason Keyz, proudly serving Orange County, Los Angeles County, and San Diego County. We specialize in the confidential sale of privately-held businesses and the representation of qualified buyers seeking established, profitable companies to acquire. Built on integrity, discretion, and results, our boutique approach means every client receives senior-level attention from valuation through closing. Whether you're a business owner planning your exit strategy or an entrepreneur searching for the right opportunity, KEYZ Business Broker delivers expert guidance, accurate business valuations, and skilled negotiation that protects your interests at every step. With multilingual capabilities in English, Spanish, Hindi, Sindhi, and Tagalog, we proudly serve Southern California's diverse business community — bridging cultural and language gaps that other firms overlook. CA DRE Licensed Broker #01906778.
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River City Queen Charter Boat & Floating Event Venue
Sacramento, CA
River City Queen Charter Boat & Floating Event Venue Rare opportunity to own an established and profitable Sacramento charter-boat business and distinctive floating event venue with a full-liquor...
SBA Eligible / Turnkey Authentic Japanese Restaurant ABC 47 license
San Gabriel, CA
Turnkey Authentic Japanese Restaurant for Sale | Prime San Gabriel Valley Location | SBA Eligible Exceptional Opportunity to Own a High-Volume Japanese Restaurant in the Heart of the San Gabriel...
EBITDA: $380,000
TurnKey Family Entertainment Center - Arcade, Lazer Tag, VR, Axes
$250,000
Paradise, CA
High Traffic Locations seeking reliable owner operator LA
Arcadia, CA
Many locations want our machines need someone who can scale. **What’s Included:** • **2 Established Machines** currently generating approximately $20,000 in annual income • **2 Fresh machines at...
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Crumbl Franchise in Los Angeles County California
Los Angeles County, CA
SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase a thriving Crumbl franchise in Los Angeles County California—without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2025 revenues exceeded...
Cash Flow: $133,639
TemperaturePro Heating, Air Conditioning Services and Indoor Air Quality Services
Franchise
Available in California
Build a rewarding HVAC CEO-style business in a recession-resistant, essential–services $160B industry. No experience in trades required.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,436,986
20-Car Turo Fleet in Super-Hot Fremont Market
Fremont, CA
Business price: $249K Plus Fleet value: ~$450K Total deal: ~$700K Turo Car Rental Business for Sale – Established, Profitable, Turn-Key This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational Turo...
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Cash Flow: $80,000
Turnkey Baja Fresh Restaurant in Camarillo - Recently Remodeled
Camarillo, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, recently remodeled Baja Fresh restaurant in Camarillo, California. The restaurant is currently operating and offers a buyer the chance to take over...
Cash Flow: $62,500
1,500sf Chinese Restaurant 2 years Established Stable Income
Glendale, CA
It is a popular, casual Chinese restaurant in Glendale. · Cuisine & Vibe: Chinese, Asian Fusion, and Vegan options. Casual dining with a clean, modern space (newly renovated). · Price: $$ (Entrees...
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Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP)
California
Step into ownership of a well-established Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP), an essential logistics business operating within one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing e-commerce ecosystems....
Cash Flow: $519,409
Charming Upscale Dog Grooming & Pet Retail Boutique
Carmel, CA
An established pet business in Carmel-by-the-Sea offering professional grooming, specialty dog treats, and curated retail products. Operating for five years, the business has developed a loyal local...
Jewelry or your concept store
Huntington Beach, CA
Luxurious shop on Main St. Huntington Beach with top of the line custom display cases and furniture . Jewelers safe . Keep as a Jewelry store or change to your own concept. 850 Sqft. Total rent...
Consulting Business Services, Start-ups, Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
Established Healthcare Consulting Business - Prime Los Angeles Opportunity This thriving healthcare consulting firm, established in 2017, specializes in business startups and compliance services for...
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Cash Flow: $450,000
Established Premier Costa Mesa Salon
Costa Mesa, CA
Business Overview Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, multi-station salon in a premier Costa Mesa location along high-traffic 17th Street, offering excellent parking, visibility, and...
4-Year Established Smoke Shop, 2 Years with Liquor-Excellent Location
Glendale, CA
Smoke & Liquor is a well-established retail business located in an exceptional, high-demand area with strong and consistent foot traffic. The business has been operating for four years, with the smoke...
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The Little Gym Child Fitness
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages newborn to 12 years. Backed by decades of success and a globally recognized brand, The Little Gym franchise empowers owners to help kids build confidence, motor skills, and social-emotional strength through movement-based learning and gymnastics. With a loyal customer base, multiple revenue streams, and comprehensive support, franchisees are well-equipped to grow a meaningful business that positively impacts lives.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $658,446
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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