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Vending Route For Sale

Anaheim, CA

Snack and drink in a large factory. I fill once a week keep all the money no commission. Will train. Great starter route....

$12,000

$12,000

Cash Flow: $6,300

Fine Mediterranean Dining-Liquor License

Corona, CA

Mediterranean healthy food restaurant in prime Corona area with constant heavy foot traffic. This business is known for culinary excellence. Food is absolutely delicious, always cooked to perfection....

$595,000

$595,000

Cash Flow: $325,000

Healthy Mediterr. Restaurant-Beer & Wine

Huntington Beach, CA

Healthy Mediterranean Restaurant family run with multiple locations. Minutes to the beach with good foot traffic. It has unassuming counter service with food that is sit-down restaurant. Everything is...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Well-established and profitable SF Peninsula Business For Sale

South San Francisco, CA

Step into a well-established, locally recognized property inspection business serving South San Francisco, San Mateo County, and the greater Bay Area. On-Site Property Inspections has built a...

$375,000

$375,000

Established Hair Salon and Barbershop In Irvine, Low rent , 5 chairs

Irvine, CA

Established for over 15 years this hair salon was a merger of two salons and hence it has a very good mix of both female and male clients. The salon has 5 stations . The barber chairs are not included...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $12,000

Specialized Fertility Clinic

Los Angeles County, CA

Established by a board-certified specialist, this fertility and IVF center was built from scratch, featuring its own accredited laboratory and an in-house surgical facility. Over time, it has evolved...

$2,095,000

$2,095,000

Cash Flow: $690,000

Mediterranean Restaurant-Beer & Wine

Chino Hills, CA

Nestled in the thriving city of Chino Hills, California, is an exceptional Mediterranean restaurant that has carved out a niche in the Food & Beverage Manufacturing sector. This highly-rated...

$269,000

$269,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Established Luxury Women's Boutique with Loyal Following

Santa Barbara County, CA

This fashionable women's boutique has earned a strong reputation for its elevated selection of clothing, shoes, accessories, and fine jewelry. Positioned in a prime luxury shopping district, the store...

$470,000

$470,000

Cash Flow: $210,000

Health food restaurant

Montclair, CA

This well-established health and nutrition café in Southern California presents an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneur or operator in the food and beverage industry. The business has built a...

$59,000

$59,000

MAILBOX & SHIPPING SERVICES- GOOD RECORDS

Orange County, CA

Located in a desirable Orange County community, this well-regarded mailbox and business services center is the go-to resource for residents and local businesses. The business provides physical and...

$130,000

$130,000

Cash Flow: $45,000

Profitable Event Décor Company – 40+ Years of Success

California

Asking Price: $660,000 (Business) | $2,550,000 (Real Estate Optional) 2024 Revenue: ~$900,000 | 2024 SDE: ~$260,000 This Southern California event décor company has been delivering high-end balloon...

$660,000

$660,000

Cash Flow: $261,000

Established Pre-School & Kindergarten For Sale

Riverside County, CA

Contact business broker for more information regarding this well-established Pre-school and Kindergarten for sale in Southern California. This school has been operating for over 30 years and is...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $158,000

Elegant MedSpa in Alamo

$120,000 - Alamo, CA

$120,000

Alamo, CA

Tacos

Buena Park, CA

Easy to manage, 100% Help Run, No Experience needed, Consistent sales for the last 2 years and now, call Broker Stan 714 269 2149 for more info...

$465,000

$465,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Trusted, Certified Skylight Installation & Repair Business

Santa Barbara County, CA

Established in 2018, this trusted skylight installation and repair business offers a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable operation with an excellent reputation and loyal customer base. The...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $83,403

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Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena (SBBP) is a Southern California based firm specializing in business mergers, acquisitions, and valuations. It is part of the worldwide Sunbelt Network of over 300 offices. Sunbelt specializes in small and medium size privately held companies with a particular emphasis on manufacturing, distribution and select business-to-business service industries. Sunbelt is dedicated to providing clients with confidential and professional representation and assisting them in achieving their business objective. For more information, log on www.sunbeltpasadena.com.

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San Diego CPA Firm for Sale

San Diego, CA

CPA firm for sale in the Scripps Ranch neighborhood of San Diego. This well-established firm sold roughly half of the firm in 2020 in order to reduce the Seller’s workload in anticipation of...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $115,413

Located near Manhattan Beach – 8,100 sq ft Gastropub concept

Los Angeles County, CA

Located near Manhattan Beach – 8,100 sq ft Gastropub concept – Large Outdoor Patio RRC#: 5118 Asking Price: Offered At $625,000 Location: Los Angeles County Annual Revenue: $2,100,000 Annual Cash...

$625,000

$625,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

Fun, Profitable, Turn-Key After-School STEM Business

Santa Monica, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Turnkey after-school STEM education franchise in prime Santa Monica location generating $419K annual revenue with $86K cash flow. Established in 2021, this business operates...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $86,000

Poke Restaurant

San Fernando, CA

Poke Restaurant For Sale – San Fernando Valley *Store size: 1,960 sf / 49 seats *Business hours: 12pm – 8pm (7 days) *Rent: $6,100 (CAM included) *Lease: 3 months + 4-year option *Employees: 1 Full...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $88,044

Marketing, Printing & Software Kit Production Company

Santa Clara County, CA

This established marketing and printing solutions company has been serving a diverse client base for over 15 years, operating under its current name since 2012. Unlike traditional print shops, the...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $67,735

Turnkey Cafe & Bakery for Sale – Established, Profitable, and Growing

Sacramento County, CA

This business is a vibrant neighborhood hotspot that combines a bustling breakfast and brunch restaurant with an in-house bakery. Offering a unique dining experience, this turnkey business boasts a...

$449,000

$449,000

Cash Flow: $155,790

Luxury Hollywood Sightseeing Tour & Private Party Bus Trolley Business

Los Angeles, CA

Luxury Hollywood Sightseeing Tour & Private Party Bus Trolley Business for Sale Seize the opportunity to own a thriving, five-star-rated business in the heart of Hollywood! This business can grow to...

$430,000

$430,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Established Tesla Rental & Rent-to-Own Business

$259,000 - Glendale, CA

$259,000

Glendale, CA

Home Health Care for sale

Garden Grove, CA

Established Home Health Agency for sale. JAHCO Certified. Presently 15-20 active patients. Agency is fully staffed. No ADR's. Clean and operating agency....

$180,000

$180,000

Laundromat in the City of La Puente

La Puente, CA

Well established and profitable coin operated laundry with strong cash flow. This laundromat is located in a major market center in a high traffic area. Easy in and out access and excellent parking....

$615,000

$615,000

Cash Flow: $130,416

Location in SuperMarket

Windsor, CA

Completed Dry Cleaner Plant with Shirts Unit Good Lease, Good Equipment...

$365,000

$365,000

Jewelary & Watch Sales Rolex and Watch & Clock repairs center 28 years

Orange, CA

Established Jewelry and Timepiece Service Center - 28 Years of Excellence This well-established jewelry and watch retail and repair business has been serving the Orange, California community for 28...

$950,000

$950,000

Batteries Plus Franchise – San Joaquin County

San Joaquin County, CA

An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established Batteries Plus retail and service franchise located in a high-traffic shopping center in San Joaquin County. This business is strategically...

$90,000

$90,000

Licensed Preschool with Real Estate and Growth Upside.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Bakersfield, CA

This offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully licensed preschool and child care center along with the underlying real estate in California’s Central Valley. Properties of this type...

$950,000

$950,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Hacienda Heights Market for Sale

Hacienda Heights, CA

Address: 15906 Gale Ave Hacienda Heights CA 91745 Sales : 31k average per month Rent : $3042 including CAM Lease :2+5 years Asking price 160k plus inventory approx. 30k Buyer must do his/her own...

$160,000

$160,000

International Grocery & Beer/Wine Store

Alameda County, CA

Great opportunity to own 34 years old, thriving, large, International Specialty food store with beer/wine license (ABC 20) and Deli license, in prime location in Alameda County. The business has...

$1,249,000

$1,249,000

Indoor Family Entertainment Center – Alameda County, CA

Alameda County, CA

An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established semi-absentee indoor family entertainment business located in a high-demand East Bay community, Alameda County. Situated in a busy shopping...

$489,999

$489,999

$114K First-Year Sales – Turn key food truck, Roasting & Event Equip

$75,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$75,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Unique Event Venue with Real Estate Included

Bakersfield, CA

Real Estate is Located at 407 E 19th St and is listed for $625,000. Option to Purchase: Business Assets are sold on a bill of sale rather than a Deed of Trust and can be purchased for $75,000. The...

$625,000

$625,000

Busy Turnkey Sports Bar & Grill with Building & Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Riverside County, CA

The current theme of this highly successful sports bar & grill is boxing and has proved to be a hit with locals and tourists alike. The concept can be changed to a different concept. This turn-key bar...

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

End of Life Parts Electronic Distributor & Value Add

Santa Ana, CA

Electronic Component Distributor and Value Add Test & Measurement An LLC company headquartered in Santa Ana, California, and facilities in Winston Salem, North Carolina, specializing in comprehensive...

$5,600,000

$5,600,000

Licensed Preschool & RE | Affluent Demographics | SBA Eligible.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Walnut, CA

Description A rare opportunity to acquire both the business and real estate of a licensed preschool and early childhood education facility in one of Southern California’s most affluent,...

$2,950,000

$2,950,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Chinese Restaurant

Los Angeles County, CA

This well-established sit-down Chinese restaurant has been a beloved part of the local community for more than 20 years, earning a strong reputation for consistent quality and smooth, straightforward...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $96,000

15 FedEx Ground Routes - Hayward, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing

Hayward, CA

Asking Price: $1,350,000 in outright cash, plus $425,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $500,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price: $2,275,000). FedEx Ground Routes for Sale:...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $550,638

Prime LA Neighborhood Market $4M+++ Sales

Los Angeles, CA

Modern neighborhood market in prime community in the City of Los Angeles. Profitably in business for 15 years, this store is a Great Opportunity to own a fully built out and profitable small-format...

$1

$1

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Cupid’s Hot Dogs Chatsworth, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Easy operating good known popular fast food and stable customers Cupid's Hot Dogs Hot Dogs Chilli Burgers Frise...

$150,000

$150,000

Established Beauty Salon in High Traffic Van Nuys Location

Los Angeles, CA

Please contact directly with any questions or to schedule a tour. No walk ins. This salon has been in business for 15 years and has a loyal client base and solid reputation. It's a turnkey opportunity...

$35,000

$35,000

10+ Yr Business Brokerage and M&A Firm

$1,200,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$1,200,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Exclusive Dealer Opportunity - Dallas, Texas

Poway, CA

Business Overview: Casper Disappearing Screen Systems, a leader in the retractable screen industry, is offering an exclusive opportunity to acquire the high-potential Dallas territory. This is a rare...

$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $195,000

Profitable Dessert & Snack Shop in High-Traffic Plaza Multiple Revenue

Milpitas, CA

Business Highlights Profitable & Established: This turnkey dessert and drink franchise has been serving the community for over 13 years, with an established customer base and a proven track record of...

$250,000

$250,000

Price Dropped...Price Dropped....Circle K Store with Hard Liquor Licen

Fullerton, CA

Price Dropped...Price Dropped....Circle K Store with Hard Liquor License Price Dropped...Price Dropped....Price Dropped....to $1,200,000 Excellent Location...Circle K with Hard Liquor License...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

EBITDA: $224,000

Fusion Tea Cafe Coffee Smoothie Boba Tea Snacks Two Locations in SoCal

Los Angeles County, CA

Here’s a fantastic opportunity to acquire two highly acclaimed, award winning fusion tea house cafe’s with a fusion of flavored coffee, fruit smoothie, boba tea, and fruity tea drinks and snack shops...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $38,621

Fusion Boba Tea, Smoothie, Snacks, Coffee Cafe House in SoCal

Los Angeles County, CA

Here’s a fantastic opportunity to acquire two highly acclaimed, award winning fusion tea house cafe’s with a fusion of flavored coffee, fruit smoothie, boba tea, and fruity tea drinks and snack shops...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $87,631

Established Mexican Restaurant –Turnkey Ready-Low overhead!!

Hemet, CA

Restaurant for Sale – Thriving Mexican Restaurant with Major Growth Potential If you’ve been looking for the perfect opportunity to own a restaurant, this is it. This well-established Mexican...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $30,000

Unique PreSchool with Real Estate, SBA Qualified

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Alameda County, CA

This preschool is located in a unique growing community in San Francisco bay area, offering a comprehensive range of education including preschool education, after-school and summer camp programs....

$3,900,000

$3,900,000

Cash Flow: $306,892

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

34+ Bed RCFE Assisted Living Bay Area, California

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Contra Costa County, CA

Haven Senior Investments is pleased to present a recently renovated 34 Bed residential care facility in Northern California, just 45 minutes from San Francisco. This single-story community sits on...

$5,600,000

$5,600,000

EBITDA: $622,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Defense Contractor with Key Certifications

San Diego County, CA

Positioned at the heart of the world's largest military budget, a proven and profitable defense contractor is now available for acquisition. This is a unique opportunity to acquire an asset-light,...

$5,062,400

$5,062,400

Cash Flow: $1,582,177

Profitable Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Company – Santa Clara

Santa Clara County, CA

This young and growing NEMT business provides reliable wheelchair and gurney transportation services to patients throughout Santa Clara County. With a Medi-Cal provider number in place and a recently...

$175,000

$175,000

Profitable Fast Casual Korean Concept in Major San Diego Mall

San Diego County, CA

This profitable fast casual Korean restaurant is located in a bustling food court in one of San Diego county's most prominent malls. Run by a fully absentee owner, this location runs itself and is...

$149,000

$149,000

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.