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Automotive Shop - 37+ Years of General Mechanic, Brake & Alignment

San Joaquin County, CA

Well-established general automotive service shop in San Joaquin County with a standout specialty, including consistent referral work from local collision/body shops that depend on accurate, reliable...

$450,000

Cash Flow: $171,812

$450,000

Cash Flow: $171,812

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Profitable Turnkey Smoke Shop for Sale-160K

Glendora, CA

Established smoke shop serving the community for approximately 20 years, with loyal customer base, strong cash flow, favorable rent, and low overhead. Long-standing operation with a recently...

$160,000

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$160,000

Appliance repair

Sunnyvale, CA

This is a clear, easy-to-understand business with all processes fully set up and running from day one. A new owner steps into a proven system — no need to build anything from scratch. Everything is...

$128,200

Cash Flow: $96,700

$128,200

Cash Flow: $96,700

Made-in-USA Women's Apparel Brand | $1.2M+ Revenue |$350K Inventory

Los Angeles, CA

Founded in 2013 in the heart of Los Angeles, this established apparel brand offers the chance to step into a proven, American-made fashion platform with more than a decade of credibility in the...

$650,000

Cash Flow: $168,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $168,000

Absentee High-Volume AYCE Buffet | Strong Assets & Growth Upside

Los Angeles County, CA

This established AYCE buffet restaurant in Los Angeles County presents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly recognizable dining concept with strong historical performance, substantial included...

$2,900,000

Cash Flow: $1,000,000

$2,900,000

Cash Flow: $1,000,000

Motivated Seller: Turnkey Charcuterie Business

Visalia, CA

This is the deal serious buyers have been waiting for. A fully operational, staffed, and established charcuterie and catering business in Visalia, CA — now available at a significantly reduced price...

$119,000

$119,000

Premium Catering & Grazing Board Business

Orange County, CA

Located in a bustling commercial plaza, this gourmet charcuterie business has established itself as a go-to provider in South Orange County. Since its founding in 2023, it has gained strong Google...

$170,000

$170,000

Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location

Orange County, CA

Located in the heart of Orange County, this established gourmet food business is positioned to serve some of the region’s most desirable communities. Known for beautifully crafted boards, upscale...

$115,000

$115,000

High-Income Potential Business Brokerage – Exclusive Territory

Santa Cruz County, CA

An outstanding opportunity to acquire an exclusive and well-established business brokerage territory in one of California’s most economically diverse and opportunity-rich regions. This territory...

$91,000

$91,000

Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity

Marin County, CA

Take advantage of a unique chance to own an exclusive business brokerage territory in Marin County—an affluent, business-friendly region just north of San Francisco. Known for its concentration of...

$95,000

$95,000

Ziggi's Coffee
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Brew community and profit with Ziggi’s Coffee—flexible formats, strong support, and high AUV in one of America’s fastest-growing franchises.

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $836,332

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $836,332

Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market

Alameda County, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and exclusive business brokerage territory in Alameda County—one of the most dynamic and diverse economic regions in California. This territory...

$95,000

$95,000

Established Sign Business In An Amazing Area For Sale

Alameda County, CA

Sign fabrication, sales and installation. Given the rapid expansion of the East Bay area, I was looking to be involved in a business that would be able to capitalize on the extensive growth. With new...

$255,000

Cash Flow: $20,000

$255,000

Cash Flow: $20,000

Restaurant & Bar - Full Liquor(ABC-Type 47) - High Net

$500,000 - Corona, CA

$500,000

Corona, CA

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Newly Remodeled Paint and Sip Business

Los Angeles, CA

Established Paint and Sip Franchise - Chatsworth Strip Mall Location This thriving paint and sip franchise presents an excellent opportunity in the growing entertainment and recreation sector....

$100,000

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$100,000

Established Personal Care & Health Products Amazon FBA Store

Los Angeles, CA

I have spent the better part of the last seven years building something I am genuinely proud of, and I am now ready to pass it on to the right buyer. This is a fully operational, established Amazon...

$149,000

Cash Flow: $109,158

$149,000

Cash Flow: $109,158

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Authentic Persian and Mediterranean Restaurant

San Diego County, CA

American and Mediterranean Restaurant is a Persian family-owned restaurant rooted in tradition and hospitality. Their menu brings together authentic Persian flavors and Mediterranean influences,...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Exclusive Listing – KTV Hot Pot Restaurant Opportunity

San Francisco, CA

Turnkey restaurant featuring a complete KTV and hot pot setup with brand-new equipment throughout. 📐 Approximately 7,000 SF 💰 Current Base Rent: $10,800/Month 🎤 Private KTV Entertainment Setup 🍲...

$500,000

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$500,000

Ringside Bar & Grill

Lake Elsinore, CA

Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to own and operate your own tavern while unlocking its full earning potential. A new owner can increase revenue by introducing fresh concepts, expanding...

$425,000

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$425,000

American BBQ Restautaurant with bar and R/E

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Corona, CA

This beloved American restaurantwith Bar 47 License Real Estate and Great View , represents more than just a business opportunity – it's a testament to the American dream realized through smoke,...

$4,300,000

EBITDA: $502,123

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$4,300,000

EBITDA: $502,123

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

The UPS Store Franchise in Orange County

Seal Beach, CA

Established UPS Store franchise located in Seal Beach, Orange County, operating successfully since 2009. This profitable franchise generates $639,000 in annual revenue through comprehensive shipping...

$650,000

$650,000

WSI - Digital Marketing
Franchise

Available in California

WSI is a digital marketing company with a strong international presence. Our Digital Marketing Consultants use their knowledge and expertise to make a difference for businesses all around the world.

$80,000

$80,000

Multi-Year Jewelry Business with Strong Customer Engagement

Mission Viejo, CA

Established online jewelry retail business operating in the men's accessories market with a strong customer base and consistent sales history. The business has been operating for several years and has...

$350,000

Cash Flow: $238,000

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$350,000

Cash Flow: $238,000

Very Profitable window and blind washing business

Antelope, CA

Selling my home-based profitable. "Express Mini-Blind Window Cleaning" business that has been serving Sacramento, Placer, & El Dorado counties for over 35 years. The owner is retiring, creating a rare...

$200,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

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$200,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

Established Medspa for Regenerative & Holistic Treatments

$1,405,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$1,405,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Rare Opportunity: 14-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring

Ontario, CA

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE – HIGH-TRAFFIC LOCATION, ESTABLISHED & PROFITABLE Lucky Elephant Thai Cuisine – Ontario, California An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and...

$350,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

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$350,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

Established Full Service Spa/Salon

Los Gatos, CA

For sale Beautiful Downtown Los Gatos Spa & Salon with $125K in Lease improvements.This turnkey business features a long-term staff with lots of seem for room for growth and expansion. It boasts a...

$199,000

$199,000

Temecula Old Town Front Street Boutique

Temecula, CA

The Impossible is your Reality. This is your chance to Own a Business on Old Town Front Street. Well established 1,800sf Retail Boutique on the corner of Old Town Front Street and 5th Street. There...

$250,000

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$250,000

Turnkey Scratch Italian Restaurant - Central California

Merced County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey scratch Italian restaurant in Central California with a fully equipped commercial kitchen, distinctive brand, loyal customer base and substantial...

$249,000

Cash Flow: $91,867

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$249,000

Cash Flow: $91,867

Experienced Firm Delivering Digital Media Support

Los Angeles County, CA

An established media production services company offers a buyer the opportunity to acquire a specialized operation supporting the preservation, preparation, and delivery of professional audio and...

$1,850,000

Cash Flow: $930,000

$1,850,000

Cash Flow: $930,000

High Margin Dessert/Snack Franchise - Mall Food Court

Daly City, CA

The business benefits from strong mall traffic and an established retail environment anchored by major national retailers including Target, Macy’s, and Nordstrom. Low food cost and labor compared with...

$550,000

Cash Flow: $235,000

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$550,000

Cash Flow: $235,000

Pick Up Pizza Owner finance $44,000 down + inv. Nets $110,000 2025

Fresno County, CA

You can pick it up, call it in or order online. The store is well established. Present owner has a FT manger at $23.00 per hour. The store needs an owner/operator to reduce payroll and general...

$169,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

$169,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

Hello Sugar
Franchise

Available in California

Hello Sugar dominates the Hair Removal category by offering the trifecta: wax, sugar, & laser hair removal! Our innovative approach to technology and franchisor services reduces franchisee workload and oversight requirements allowing you to scale without the need to work long nights in the business.

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $240,560

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $240,560

Medical Practice + Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sacramento County, CA

Established Medical Practice with Real Estate Opportunity This well-established medical practice in the Greater Sacramento area presents a unique investment opportunity combining healthcare operations...

$1,025,000

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$1,025,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Beautifully Built-Out Turnkey Wellness Spa in Prime Orange County

Orange, CA

Business Overview Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully built-out, fully operational wellness spa in one of Orange County’s most desirable markets. This modern facility offers immediate income...

$120,000

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$120,000

Entertainment,Night Club,Dncing,Fine dining,Full bar,2AMPermited

$995,000 - Orange County, CA

$995,000

Orange County, CA

Profitable Advisory Firm Serving Development & Construction Markets

Ventura County, CA

This profitable engineering and advisory firm provides specialized technical consulting services to commercial clients across multiple industries. The company delivers expert analysis including...

$1,290,000

Cash Flow: $515,000

$1,290,000

Cash Flow: $515,000

Turnkey Award-Winning Restaurant | Recently Remodeled | NearWholeFoods

Sonoma County, CA

Confidential, turnkey restaurant located in a high-traffic West Sonoma County setting. This is an established concept with a loyal customer base, strong local recognition, and a clean, well-maintained...

$72,500

$72,500

Play It Again Sports
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Play It Again Sports franchises sell new and used sports and fitness equipment for children and adults. Stores also buy used equipment from customers.

$90,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,172,630

$90,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,172,630

Window Cleaning Business - Prime Territory in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County, CA

The Opportunity: Own a piece of a national powerhouse. We are offering a high-potential territory within the Squeegee Squad network one of the nation’s largest and most respected brands in commercial...

$100,000

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$100,000

Established Beauty Salon with Loyal Clientele

Van Nuys, CA

Owner is relocating out of state, creating a great opportunity for a new owner to take over and grow the business. This is a perfect opportunity for someone in the beauty industry looking to own their...

$25,000

5

$25,000

25-Year LA Auto Repair Shop Honda/Toyota– Strong Cash Flow – 3 Lifts

Walnut, CA

For over two decades, this Honda and Toyota specialist has been the trusted automotive partner for countless families across Los Angeles County. Founded in 2000 with a simple yet powerful vision - to...

$258,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

$258,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Premier Home Design & Building Products Firm-$4.5M Revenue

Monterey County, CA

Long-established and highly respected, this design and product sales company serves affluent homeowners, architects, builders, and contractors in one of California's most desirable coastal markets....

$1,997,000

Cash Flow: $595,783

$1,997,000

Cash Flow: $595,783

Established Cosmetics & Fashion Accessories Wholesale Distributor

Los Angeles, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a long-established Los Angeles B2B wholesale and distribution company specializing in cosmetics, K-beauty products, beauty tools, lashes, fashion accessories,...

$1,900,000

Cash Flow: $320,000

$1,900,000

Cash Flow: $320,000

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South Bay Diesels – Premier 5-Star Diesel Operation

Gardena, CA

South Bay Diesels is an established, full-service diesel repair and maintenance business specializing in diesel vehicles and two- and three-axle trucks. Founded by a respected local operator with deep...

$400,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

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$400,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

San Jose Vending Route - $1.7K Monthly Cash Flow - Mixed Product Line

San Jose, CA

$1,700 monthly in documented cash flow from this single vending machine placement in San Jose. The numbers work cleanly: $31,400 gross revenue annually with $20,400 in seller's discretionary earnings,...

$44,900

Cash Flow: $20,400

$44,900

Cash Flow: $20,400

High-Growth Specialty Irrigation Company – $5.5M Run-Rate

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Restaurant Business for Sale – Davis, CA

Davis, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a 5,000± SF fully equipped restaurant in the heart of Davis. Located in the prestigious Research Park area near UC Davis, this high-visibility location is surrounded...

$180,000

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$180,000

Prime Corner Gas Station – High Traffic Area

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Barstow, CA

Prime Corner Gas Station & Convenience Store - High-Traffic Barstow Location This established ARCO gas station and convenience store, operating since 1999, represents an exceptional opportunity in...

$6,499,999

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$6,499,999

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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!

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $222,114

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $222,114

Rare Opportunity: 22-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring

San Dimas, CA

Rare Opportunity: 22-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE – TURNKEY, ESTABLISHED, PROFITABLE Lucky Elephant Thai Cuisine | San Dimas, California Presenting a...

$875,000

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$875,000

Hair & Nails Salon

Santa Clara County, CA

This salon is a beautiful, upscale destination dedicated to delivering exceptional hair and nail services in a relaxing, luxurious environment. They specialize in precision haircuts, expert color...

$199,000

$199,000

Seller financing offered for Parisian restaurant

Petaluma, CA

This historic 1870 building has been newly restored and renovated. It includes a complete restaurant with an open kitchen. The restaurant is being sold as a turn-key restaurant that is ready to go....

$350,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

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$350,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction

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...

$1,480,000

Cash Flow: $607,421

$1,480,000

Cash Flow: $607,421

Branded Wellness Ecommerce Business-$514K Rev-$125K Net-24% Margins

Los Angeles, CA

We've operated in the online space for 15 years, building a portfolio of online businesses selling across the world. We're now offering one of our profitable direct-to-consumer wellness brands: a...

$100,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

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$100,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

Established Gourmet Pizzeria / Turnkey Opportunity

Riverside County, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established gourmet pizzeria that has been a community favorite for over a decade. Located in the highly desirable Temecula Valley outskirts along the I-15...

$250,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Promotional Products & Apparel Business

San Diego County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established promotional products and branded merchandise business in San Diego County, operating under the world's largest promotional products and embroidery...

$150,000

Cash Flow: $35,813

$150,000

Cash Flow: $35,813

CEO Life - Premier Networking & Social Club for Leaders - San Jose, CA

San Jose, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire the exclusive CEO Life chapter serving Silicon Valley and San Jose, California — one of the most influential business ecosystems in the world. Unlike many...

$1,000,000

EBITDA: $520,600

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$1,000,000

EBITDA: $520,600

CEO Life - Own an Exclusive San Francisco CEO Membership Club

San Francisco, CA

his is a rare opportunity to acquire the exclusive CEO Life chapter in San Francisco, California — one of the most influential business markets in the world. Unlike many franchise, licensing, or...

$1,000,000

EBITDA: $520,600

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$1,000,000

EBITDA: $520,600

Furry Land Mobile Pet Grooming
Franchise

Available in California

Furry Land Mobile Grooming is a luxury grooming van service that comes right to your door

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $385,234

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $385,234

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

Number of Businesses for Sale  

  ~5,500

Median Asking Price  

  $360,000

Median Reported Revenue  

  $630,000

Median Reported Earnings  

  $150,000

Profit Margin  

  23%

Earnings Multiple  

  2.5

Revenue Multiple  

  0.6

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

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.