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Well Established Liquor Store in high commuter area

Los Angeles County, CA

This well-established liquor store is strategically located in a bustling commuter corridor, benefiting from constant foot and vehicle traffic. Serving a loyal customer base of locals, commuters, and...

$999,999

$999,999

Established SMOG Check on Prime Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Westminster, CA

Established Smog Check Business with Prime Real Estate Opportunity This turnkey automotive service business has been serving Westminster, CA since 1999, building a loyal customer base over 25+ years...

$1,550,000

$1,550,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Pizza Shop with Beer & Wine License

San Bernardino County, CA

This established pizza restaurant offers a rare opportunity to own a turnkey operation in a thriving Grocery Store-anchored shopping center in Upland, California. With a beer and wine license already...

$150,000

$150,000

Cannabis Shared Manufacturing and Distribution Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

Facility & Expansion Potential Our 4,000-square-foot facility is fully compliant with all city and state regulations, with a highly competitive lease rate of just $0.80 per square foot. The facility...

$175,000

$175,000

Established Franchise - Broken Yolk Cafe, La Quinta, CA

La Quinta, CA

- $650,000 for franchise, furniture, fixtures & equipment. - Exceptional, high visibility location at the heaviest traffic intersection in the entire Coachella Valley. - Over $200,000 in recent...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $286,702

Under Contract - Established Laundromat in West Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Established Laundromat in West Los Angeles This well-established laundromat presents an exceptional opportunity in one of Los Angeles' most desirable markets. Strategically positioned at the border of...

$550,000

$550,000

Attractive Seafood- East Coast Style With a Full Bar Type 47 License

San Jose, CA

A fantastic & attractive crab house located in a very nice shopping center in San Jose, California. Known for its East Coast-inspired seafood offerings, the restaurant provides a casual dining...

$298,000

$298,000

High-Revenue Pet Franchise - Hands-On Growth Ready

Alameda County, CA

This established pet retail and services business offers a turnkey, multi-revenue model in Alameda County. With over $2 million in annual sales, the business combines retail, grooming, and self-wash...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $117,000

13 FedEx Ground Routes, Santa Rosa (Windsor) CA

Windsor, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground P&D (pickup and delivery) routes, fully overlapped, based out of SANTA ROSA (WINDSOR) CALIFORNIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

EBITDA: $349,000

8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA

Hayward, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D routes, fully overlapped, based out of HAYWARD CALIFORNIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. Each route comes with an experienced...

$925,000

$925,000

EBITDA: $243,000

The Sunflower Bakery, Cafe & Catering

Idyllwild, CA

The Sunflower Bakery Cafe & Catering is for sale this beloved establishment in the picturesque town of Idyllwild, California. With over two decades of experience, this charming cafe has become a local...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $125,167

Market Sushi

Los Angeles, CA

Business for Sale: Sushi Bar in Large Market ? Employees: 2 full-time staff, no part-time staff ? Current owner’s work status: Not working at all due to childbirth ? Reason for sale: Needs to take...

$55,000

$55,000

Cash Flow: $155,268

30 + Year family owned Auto Repair Shop

$225,000 - Brentwood, CA

$225,000

Brentwood, CA

Established Sheet Metal Fabricator in NorCal Central Valley

Stanislaus County, CA

Business has been a trusted source for custom sheet metal fabrication for over 30 years. They are proud to offer top-of-the-line service in cutting, forming, welding and other metal fabrication...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $224,600

Lucrative Smoke Shop in a Good Location

Orange County, CA

Well-established smoke shop available in a busy Orange County shopping center with excellent visibility and consistent customer traffic. The business is stocked with a wide selection of in-demand...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Helen Liu

Accel Business Advisors

Serving Santa Clara County, CA

We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners; We will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Through our rigorous training programs, our brokers have learned how to find the right buyer for your business and how to make the closing process run smoothly.

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Nationally Recognized Fitness Franchise Available for sale!

Solano County, CA

This established and highly rated fitness franchise offers a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, absentee-owned business with strong cash flow and national brand backing. Located in a busy retail...

$300,000

$300,000

EBITDA: $141,201

Automotive Repair Shop, Solid Year Over Year Revenues, High Visibility

Nevada County, CA

After many years in the automotive repair industry, the owner purchased the existing automotive repair shop. Since purchasing the business, he has moved the shop location for increased square footage,...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $82,326

Business with a lot of potential to grow

Los Angeles, CA

30 patient , 1TID and 5 bid patient...

$280,000

$280,000

Thriving, 50-Year Legacy Commercial Painting Company

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly respected commercial painting company with over 50 years of continuous operations. The company maintains steady revenue and high net...

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Cash Flow: $635,883

Turnkey High Volume Warehouse/Distribution in Fresno County

Fresno County, CA

Turnkey Warehouse/Distribution for sale in Fresno County * Prime Industrial Warehouse/Distribution with a great location * High Volume * Distributing Retail Products locally and Deliveries available...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Take N Bake Pizza Business in Fresno County

Fresno County, CA

Great Start UP Take in Bake Pizza Restaurant in Fresno County Annual Net Revenue is $338,000 Monthly rent is $2,200 a month In a busy shopping center Location has potential for a owner operator...

$290,000

$290,000

Cash Flow: $97,000

Detox Res Facilities in LA + Santa Barbara. RE Incl

Los Angeles County, CA

3 Luxury, High-end Drug, Alcohol and Behavior In-house Treatment Facilities in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. This transaction is; $3,000,000 for all 3 facilities and $15,000,000 for the 2 Montecito...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Cash Flow: $800,000

Profitable MedSPA for Sale

$655,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$655,000

Los Angeles, CA

Music Store

San Marcos, CA

Established Community Music Store located in the heart of North County San Diego. Retail, Lessons, Repairs, Rentals. Owner is retiring after over 30 years in business. Browse through our website and...

$375,000

$375,000

Fresno Pool Service Route for Sale

Fresno County, CA

25% price discount as of 8/8/25 makes this an amazingly great and rare deal. Ideal platform to rapidly build a Mega company - areas are prime for growth. Business Goodwill included via Business Name,...

$267,300

$267,300

Cash Flow: $172,000

Mountain Mike's Pizza Franchise in Fresno County

Fresno County, CA

Established Mountain Mike's Pizza restaurant in Fresno County * Gross sales range from $925,000 up to $1,002,000 annually * Beer & Wine license included * Rent is $6,862 a month including CAM charges...

$575,000

$575,000

Pet Grooming

Pasadena, CA

This is a great business for those who are learning grooming for the first time. The location is excellent, attracting many customers without the need for additional advertising. It is a clean space...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Veterinary Hospital--OPTIMAL LOCATION, INCOME, and FACILITY!

Los Angeles County, CA

OPTIMAL LOCATION, INCOME, and FACILITY! Extraordinary small animal practice for sale in Southern California (Los Angeles County). AAHA accredited for 25 years, established in 1955, over 28% net income...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Turnkey Mexican Restaurant-35+Years of Success-prime Location!

Los Angeles County, CA

Price: $199,000 Net Profit: ~$10,000/month Seats:55 | Space: 2300sq.ft. | Lease: 18 years remaining at $3900/month Why This Restaurant Stands out: >Established 35+ years with a loyal, repeat...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Lake Arrowhead Rentals for Construction Equipment

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Rimforest, CA

KW Commercial is delighted to introduce this exclusive listing of the Lake Arrowhead Rentals equipment rental business & two properties: 26321 & 26325 Pine Ave & 26374 Apache Trl in Rimforest, CA....

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Special Industrial Fastener Manufacturing Business in LA for Sale

City Of Industry, CA

A Los Angeles County company specializing in capacitor discharge weld studs made with cold forming technology that has been operating for over 58 years. Since 1967, the company has been providing high...

$598,000

$598,000

Cash Flow: $101,955

Ventura Maintenance Business

Oxnard, CA

Current Landscape contractor selling small branch in Oxnard/Ventura Area Monthly contract volume: $33,500 Average landscape enhancements: $3,500 (running this remotely, can increase) Building Mix: 80%...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $95,000

TV and Motion Picture Equipment Rental Company For Sale

$3,200,000 - Moorpark, CA

$3,200,000

Moorpark, CA

Iconic, Vibrant Breakfast & Lunch Spot with Heavy Foot traffic

Montebello, CA

Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant This well-established restaurant serves a wide variety of American, Mediterranean, and Mexican cuisine. It is currently staff-run with an absentee owner, making it an easy...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $66,000

Popular Poke Restaurant Open 5 days Lunch Only

Los Angeles County, CA

This profitable, turnkey poke restaurant operates just five days a week during lunchtime hours, leaving significant potential for growth with expanded service. Located in a high-traffic area, the...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Women's Fitness Business Makes $90k!

San Jose, CA

Are you looking for a business that makes a difference? Do you want to make money and be a significant part in helping women live happier, healthier lives? Then here is a great investment opportunity!...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $90,284

Profitable Clothing & Tailoring Store

Los Angeles County, CA

Well-established Indian ethnic clothing & tailoring store in the heart of downtown Artesia. In business for 9+ years, with a loyal customer base and steady profits. Offers men's, women's & kids'...

$70,000

$70,000

Cash Flow: $132,000

Paternity and Court-Ordered DNA Testing Business – Nationwide Clients

Sacramento County, CA

Profitable, Scalable DNA Testing Business with Nationwide Reach. LOCATION NOTE: BUSINESS IS LISTED IN "SACRAMENTO, CA" BECAUSE A GOOD PORTION OF CURRENT RECURRING CLIENT BASE ORDERS FROM THERE. BUT...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $127,091

Established Auto Repair Shop – South OC – Great Reputation & Goodwill

San Juan Capistrano, CA

Asking Price: $320,000 Cash Flow: ~$150,000++ (2 owner-operators) / ~$70,000–$80,000 (single operator + staff) Gross Revenue: ~$550,000 (2024) - $675,000 (2023) Inventory & FF&E: Included in sale,...

$320,000

$320,000

Popular Mexican Restaurant – High Margins, Proven Model, Great Lease

Santa Ana, CA

Step into ownership of a well-established Mexican restaurant with strong sales, excellent margins, and a proven owner-operator model. This authentic cocina has built a loyal following thanks to its...

$219,000

$219,000

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EXP Commercial of California, Inc.

Serving Riverside County, CA

EXP Commercial's Business Advisory division stands as a pioneering specialty group within the expansive umbrella of EXP World Holdings, a publicly traded global entity renowned for its innovative approach to the commercial real estate and business brokerage sectors. As a dedicated broker associate within this esteemed division, our focus is on delivering unparalleled expertise and strategic guidance to clients navigating the complexities of buying, selling, or expanding businesses. Our commitment to excellence, combined with EXP Commercial's cutting-edge technology and global network, ensures our clients not only achieve their immediate objectives but are also positioned for sustained success in the dynamic business landscape. Whether you're looking to acquire a new venture, divest an existing operation, or seek advisory services to elevate your business, our team is equipped to facilitate your goals with precision, integrity, and a personalized approach.

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4 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Marietta, GA - Vehicle Financing

Marietta, CA

Asking Price: $1,275,000 in outright cash plus $400,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing (Total Purchase Price: $1,675,000). FedEx Linehaul Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly...

$1,275,000

$1,275,000

Cash Flow: $585,951

Premier CNC Water Sports MFG & Technology Business

California

This well-established water sports shaping company combines deep industry roots with cutting-edge CNC manufacturing and proprietary technology, serving a worldwide network of shapers and surf brands....

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $112,802

Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity

$3,160,000 - Redding, CA

$3,160,000

Redding, CA

**Sale Pending** Great Multi-County Pest Control Business

Thousand Oaks, CA

Enjoy the benefits of contracted, reoccurring revenue streams in an AI/Offshoring/Tariff protected service industry! This pest control business offers the benefits of a well established company with...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Private Mailbox Rental/Printing/Shipping Center

Orange County, CA

A private mailbox and business center with over 20 years of establishment in Orange County. Spanning a spacious 1,275 square feet, this location is equipped with updated machinery, including...

$80,000

$80,000

$60M+ Large Clinical Laboratory – Full Robotic Automation

California

Manhattan Biz is pleased to present a major clinical laboratory opportunity. Established in 2019, this laboratory operates as a fully automated, 24/7 facility with comprehensive insurance contracts...

$75,000,000

$75,000,000

Established Family-Friendly Mexican Restaurant

San Bernardino County, CA

Turnkey Mexican Restaurant for Sale — Beloved Local Gem with Prime Location & Strong Reviews Step into ownership of a well-established, community-favorite Mexican restaurant offering a fully turnkey...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $52,804

Floral Business

San Mateo County, CA

Iconic Floral Retailer with Close to a Century of Excellent Service When it comes to excellence in flowers and plants for personal, corporate, or event purposes, this retail florist stands far above...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Grocery with Liquor Store

Contra Costa County, CA

Long established grocery store with Liquor. the store has multiple source of income. Current rent - 7301/month (4696+2605) Lease Valid till - 12/31/2029 Option - one for 5 years Store - over 3000 SF...

$599,000

$599,000

Absentee run beauty salon for sale in Mountain View

Mountain View, CA

This established hair salon represents a compelling turnkey opportunity in Mountain View's thriving beauty services market. The business operates as an absentee-run enterprise, generating consistent...

$150,000

$150,000

Centrally Located Kitchen Opportunity

San Diego, CA

This business presents a strategic acquisition opportunity for a buyer seeking immediate operational continuity with the flexibility to expand or rebrand. The 1,200 square foot retail and production...

$49,000

$49,000

Established Commercial Construction Company

Carlsbad, CA

This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, long-standing commercial construction company with a stellar reputation and decades of industry experience. Specializing in...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

EBITDA: $803,000

Temecula Olive Oil Business and Olive View Ranch Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Temecula, CA

Price Reduced! Temecula Olive Oil Company, established in 2001 has become a distinguished name in California’s olive oil industry. Rooted in a commitment to quality and tradition, the company offers a...

$7,500,000

$7,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Attractive Retail T Shirt Store & Custom Print Shop SBA APPROVED

Escondido, CA

Highly profitable family clothing store specializing in t-shirts in blank and custom. Featuring brand name apparel and accessories, the business enjoys a great reputation in the local community as...

$70,000

$70,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

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.