Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 2013 in the heart of Los Angeles, this established apparel brand offers a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, American-made fashion platform with a proven track record in the...
Cash Flow: $179,000
Businesses in California For Sale
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Profitable Women’s Apparel Brand | $179K+ SDE | $1.2M+ Revenue
Absentee High-Volume AYCE Buffet | Strong Assets & Growth Upside
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
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...
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Harbor/Dinner Cruise Business
Ventura County, CA
(2) Very well kept Vessels with 15+ exclusive Lease...
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Busy Pizza Restaurant in a great location
Los Angeles, CA
Discover a fantastic opportunity to own a thriving pizza restaurant! This well-established eatery boasts a loyal customer base, a prime location with high foot traffic, and a delicious menu featuring...
Cash Flow: $40,000
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Top 10 Crypto News Media Brand | Global Syndication | $8.3M Revenue
California
Top 10 Crypto News Media Brand | Global Syndication | 25M+ Monthly Impressions A high-authority, crypto-native news platform and newswire service ranked among the top 10 globally, with extensive...
EBITDA: $5,200,000
"Profitable Massage Spa with High Traffic —Orange County"
Orange, CA
REDUCED TO SELL! Owner will consider all reasonable offers. Thriving Luxury Day Spa Business for Sale, Turnkey Day Spa in the Heart of Orange, CA. Services currently offered: Massage, Facial, Waxing...
Cash Flow: $50,000
Legacy Investment Opportunity Iconic Apple Valley Restaurant FOR SALE
Apple Valley, CA
A Legacy Opportunity 35 Years in the Making For the first time in over three decades, the iconic Las Brisas Restaurant is available for acquisition. This is not just a business; it is a High Desert...
Cash Flow: $150,000
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American BBQ Restautaurant with bar and R/E
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
This beloved American restaurantwith Bar 47 License, represents more than just a business opportunity – it's a testament to the American dream realized through smoke, spice, and unwavering dedication...
EBITDA: $412,821
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Turn Key Personal lines Insurance Agency
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
Mediterranean Restaurant | Prime Southern California Market
San Bernardino County, CA
Outstanding opportunity to acquire a high-performing Mediterranean restaurant franchise in Southern California's dynamic market. This turnkey operation combines authentic cuisine with modern...
Screenmobile
Franchise
Available in California
Transform your future with Screenmobile—where flexible ownership meets a booming demand for screen and shade solutions, all backed by a nationally recognized brand!
Profitable Promotional Products Business - 23 Years in Los Angeles
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...
Cash Flow: $105,000
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Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County
Escondido, CA
This established promotional products and branded apparel business presents an exceptional opportunity in San Diego County's thriving Escondido market. Founded in 2014, this turnkey franchise has...
Cash Flow: $140,000
Milky Oat: 100% Organic Postpartum Meals—Turnkey Model
$358,000
Marin County, CA
Stone Fabrication Shop with Showroom, Slab and Tile Installers
Monterey, CA
Complete Slab Frabrication Shop and Showroom...
Cash Flow: $143,000
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Established Preschool + Real Estate | 205 Capacity | Santa Clarita, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Clarita, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, independently operated childcare center along with the underlying real estate in Santa Clarita, CA. Creative Years Infant Center & Preschool has been...
Cash Flow: $250,000
Edward Fixen, Certified Business Broker
BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc.
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Since 2006 BusinessQuest has specialized in representing sellers of privately-held, small and medium sized businesses with annual sales ranging from $500,000 up to $30 million. BusinessQuest is a full service business appraisal and business brokerage firm. Over the years we have sold over 150 businesses and valued another 200 businesses and developed expertise in the manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, business services, e-commerce, personal services, retail, food service, healthcare, and transportation & logistics industries. We are unique in that we are both Certified Business Appraisers and Certified Business Brokers, a distinction very few of our peers hold. We have two offices located in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire to serve all of Southern California. Our staff consist of three (3) Certified Business Brokers, three (3) other experienced business brokers, one Certified Business Appraiser and one Certified Valuation Analyst. In addition to our business brokerage and M&A advisory expertise, we specialize in preparing business valuations and certified appraisals ranging from less costly opinion of value reports to comprehensive certified appraisals meeting the professional standards of the National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA).
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Restaurant & Bar - Full Liquor(ABC-Type 47) - High Net
Corona, CA
Great opportunity to acquire an attractive, upscale, high net, short hours, restaurant & bar with full liquor(ABC-Type 47) license located in a desirable Corona community, County of Riverside. This...
Cash Flow: $155,199
B2B Wholesale, Warehouse & Distribution Business – High Net
San Diego County, CA
Rare opportunity to own a high Gross, high Net, low rent, short hours, Wholesale, Warehouse and Distribution business in San Diego, California. Business offers a diverse range of goods with...
Cash Flow: $1,349,547
San Diego Speakeasy Gaslamp District
San Diego, CA
Located in the heart of the Gaslamp District in San Diego! Heavy Foot traffic from Padres games, Convention Center, Hotels, Condos and tourists! We have an incredible staff, management and concept...
Cash Flow: $200,000
Just Reduced! Very Successful Bagel Franchise Est 23 Yrs Same Location
San Diego County, CA
Imagine yourself running this beloved bagel franchise that's been serving the North San Diego County community for 23 years from the same trusted location. You'll be acquiring a complete Bagel...
Cash Flow: $180,000
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Cookie and Dessert Kiosk Inside Glendale Galleria
Glendale, CA
REALEST is proud to present a branded dessert opportunity located inside the Glendale Galleria, one of the most heavily trafficked shopping centers in Los Angeles County. The business operates from a...
Sport Clips
Franchise
Available in California
Sport Clips is a manager-style business model that’s designed for scalability to multiple units! With more than 30 years’ experience and culture at our core, join the leading men’s hair care brand today!
Turnkey Retail Opportunity in Pacific Heights
San Francisco, CA
Established Neighborhood Liquor & Market in Prime Pacific Heights Location This turnkey retail opportunity represents over 40 years of continuous operation in one of San Francisco's most desirable...
Cash Flow: $185,250
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Mobile Drug Testing Service - High-Demand Healthcare Business
Santa Clara County, CA
This thriving health screening enterprise provides comprehensive testing solutions to corporate clients and individual customers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The business specializes in...
Cash Flow: $115,000
Outpatient Physical Therapy Business for Sale.
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
CEO Life - An Exclusive Club for Leaders - San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
High Margin, Recurring Revenue, Global Scalability. High-End Business & Social Networking Club - Established Chapter for Sale with a proven road map to $10,000,000 in recurring revenue, serviceable...
EBITDA: $376,992
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Prime Opportunity: High-Performing Convenience Store & Gas Station
Bakersfield, CA
Turnkey Opportunity to Own a Thriving Convenience & Gas Business - Millbrook Market Shell in Bakersfield, CA. This comprehensive fuel and retail operation sits on a substantial 51,401 square foot lot...
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Great Home and Auto book of business to build off
Fremont, CA
Imagine walking into your own insurance agency in beautiful Fremont, California, where you'll find a well-established book of business waiting for your personal touch. This turnkey opportunity comes...
Cash Flow: $50,000
15 Minute Oil Change With Pits and automotive shop and detailing shop
Corona, CA
ESTABLISHED AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CENTER - CORONA, CA This well-established automotive service business has been serving the Corona community since 1984, building a solid reputation over nearly 40 years...
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Juice Bar Franchise - 100% Emp Run - Hacienda Heights Area
Los Angeles County, CA
Great opportunity to acquire a well-established, 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, franchised juice bar located in a very desirable and upscale Hacienda Heights area, County of Los...
Cash Flow: $94,759
Mexican Restaurant(s) - Two(2) Units with Real Estate(Land & Building)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, CA
Rare opportunity to own two(2) High Gross, High Net, Mexican Restaurants with Real Estate(Land & Building) centrally located in County of Orange. Please note, that these well established businesses...
Cash Flow: $1,297,505
Mexican Restaurant -Full Bar –High Net – 100% Emp Run - San Dimas Area
Los Angeles County, CA
Mexican Restaurant & Bar – High Gross – High Net – 100% Absentee Owned and 100% Employee Run Great Opportunity for a High Gross, High Net, 100% Employee Run, Mexican Restaurant with Full Bar...
Cash Flow: $231,824
Fully Promoted
Franchise
Available Nationwide
We are operators looking to expand with the right franchisees in the right markets. Our stores open and ramp up quickly, and the cash-on-cash returns in our company are unparalleled. We provide maximum support for every franchisee, from site selection to accounting, marketing, training, customer service support, business to business development and more! Our software and supply-chain logistics are second to none in our industry.
Dental Office For Sale
Lawndale, CA
DENTAL OFFICE FOR SALE - PRIME LAWNDALE LOCATION Established dental practice operating since 2016 in a high-visibility corner shopping center in Lawndale, CA. This general practice dental office...
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25 Year Established Party Bus Business
Santa Clara, CA
Established Party Bus Business - 25 Years of Success This well-established party bus operation has been serving the Santa Clara County market since 2000, building a solid reputation and loyal customer...
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Established Profitable Personal & Promotional Products Business
$489,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Nationwide Telehealth Clinic – Fully Remote, Cash-Pay Mode
Beverly Hills, CA
After building this clinic from the ground up, I’m now making it available for the right buyer. This is a fully operational, cash-pay telehealth clinic with licensed providers already in place,...
Shopify Store selling Premium Headsets | $6K Monthly Profit
Los Angeles County, CA
Overview: This direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand operates in the consumer audio space, offering a focused lineup of headsets for calls, helmet to helmet intercoms, alongside over-ear headphones...
Cash Flow: $77,000
ShelfGenie
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Organization/Storage Systems franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. 53% of appointments resulted in a closed order!*
Turn-Key Restaurant in Elk Grove with $1.5M Gross Sales!
Elk Grove, CA
This established sushi and Japanese restaurant represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Elk Grove's competitive dining market. The business has demonstrated exceptional operational...
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Mediterranean Franchise | Scalable Concept w/ Expansion Potential
California
This Californian Mediterranean Franchisor has two California S Corporations (one for the Franchisor and one for the franchise location going with the sale) and was started 10 years ago by the current...
Cash Flow: $450,000
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High-Margin B2B Funeral Products - Relocatable & Fully Systematized
Sacramento County, CA
Established over 30 years ago, this relocatable B2B wholesale company is a trusted supplier of funeral products to over 1000 funeral home accounts across the US. The business features a specialized...
Cash Flow: $127,000
Michelin Guide Rated Full Service Restaurant Business For Sale
Alameda, CA
Since 2019 this restaurant has been serving patrons of Alameda and the East Bay with an incredible menu of meats, chicken and fish. The kitchen and restaurant were totally built from the ground up in...
Cash Flow: $180,000
Premium 7-Year Multi-Channel eCommerce Platform with Turnkey Growth
San Bernardino County, CA
Step into immediate marketplace credibility with this premium 7-year multi-channel eCommerce platform built across eBay, Walmart Marketplace, Amazon, and Wayfair. This is a rare opportunity to acquire...
National Pool Route Sales Lic RE Broker CA#01899885 FL#BK33740409
National Pool Route Sales, LLC
Serving Orange County, CA
National Pool Route Sales is the largest and one of the most successful swimming pool service company brokers in the United States. Our 40 years of experience gives us the ability to help beyond the purchase. Our clients enjoy success because of our free consulting and aftermarket care. Almost every client who purchases through our company receives: free consulting through Charles Baird Consulting, access to a world-class industry education website and numerous other business and marketing aids. Our aftermarket care is invaluable and cannot be duplicated. Others may promise, we deliver.
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Well-Established & Profitable Heavy Equipment Transportation Business
Los Angeles County, CA
An outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable heavy equipment transportation company serving the Southern California market. Email inquiries only from qualified buyers with...
Cash Flow: $493,000
Kids Business Platform - Profitable Base + Significant Growth Upside
Chino Hills, CA
Established children’s educational on activity based business model operating under the globally recognized My Gym franchise system, located in Chino Hills, where a high income, family oriented market...
Cash Flow: $300,000
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Profitable Car Rental Business – Serving Uber & Lyft Drivers – $615K R
$1,200,000
Santa Monica, CA
Profitable Premier Franchise Bakery Café with Strong Sales
Palm Desert, CA
Well-established and highly recognizable bakery café located in the heart of Palm Desert is now available for acquisition. This business operates under a globally known concept with over 1,000...
Cash Flow: $600,000
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Furniture Import & Manufacturing Company | $40M Peak Revenue
City Of Industry, CA
Established in 2012, this well-established furniture importing and manufacturing company is located in City of Industry, California. The business specializes in both residential and commercial...
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911 Restoration
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Water, fire, & mold damage restoration experts. We handle your leads & marketing via our 24/7 national call center. AI proof and recession proof business.
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
Hair Salon For Sale in San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
Beauty salon for sale in a prime coastal location near a popular hotel resort with consistent walk-in traffic. The salon features upscale furniture, modern equipment, and a professionally designed...
Cash Flow: $145,268
Award-Winning Auto Repair & STAR Smog Shop – 15+ Years – Inland Empire
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Award-Winning Auto Repair & STAR Smog Shop – 15+ Years – Inland Empire Well-established award-winning auto repair and STAR-certified smog inspection shop available in the Inland Empire. This highly...
Cash Flow: $287,336
Highly Profitable Restoration Business Part of National Franchise
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Northridge, CA
This is a well-established, mitigation-focused restoration business serving a dense, high-demand market in the Los Angeles metro area. The company specializes in water, fire, mold, and biohazard...
Cash Flow: $558,147
Selma Pizza Nets 110,000 Yr.$60K Down Owner Finance Price Reduced
Selma, CA
This store was established in 2010. Present owner lives several hours away and he owns 12 other franchises with different brands. The store has been absentee operated for over (3) years. The store...
Cash Flow: $110,000
Tiburon Clothing Boutique on Coveted Downtown Corner!
Tiburon, CA
This prime location on Tiburon's Main Street is often an afternoon, day-long or weekend destination for locals, San Francisco residents and tourists. Windows galore and plenty of natural light...
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Muffler And Auto Repair Shop Established 29 Years
San Diego County, CA
This Muffler Shop has been established since 1998 and with current owner for 18 years. The business is managed by owner. They specialize in muffler repair/replacement but also offer auto maintenance,...
Cash Flow: $53,300
Established Independent Gym — Turnkey Business for Sale
San Diego, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational fitness business with a proven track record and a loyal, paying membership base already in place. This independent 24-hour gym has done the hard work...
Unique & Scalable Superfood Brand: Turn Key and Ready.
Encinitas, CA
WELL ESTABLISHED COASTAL-THEMED SUPERFOOD BRAND “Turnkey” superfood business operating profitably with steady and growing income streams in San Diego's high affluent & thriving wellness market....
Cash Flow: $120,000
Assisting Hands Home Care
Franchise
Available in California
Providing Compassionate and Dependable Home Care
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.
