Artesia, CA
Turnkey Established Thai Restaurant - Prime Artesia Location This profitable Thai restaurant offers an exceptional turnkey opportunity for owner-operators in Los Angeles County's established Artesia...
$450,000
Artesia, CA
Turnkey Established Thai Restaurant - Prime Artesia Location This profitable Thai restaurant offers an exceptional turnkey opportunity for owner-operators in Los Angeles County's established Artesia...
$450,000
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...
$125,000
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...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $159,000
California
CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION OPPORTUNITY Off-Market | $3.5M–$4.5M EBITDA | Excellent Infrastructure | Federal Legalization Potential Apply direct via listing here on BizBuySell >>>...
$18,338,690
Cash Flow: $3,667,738
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....
$450,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Los Angeles, CA
Premium mobile pet grooming business serving affluent neighborhoods across Los Angeles. No storefront, no lease. The entire operation runs out of three Wag'n Tails grooming vans. Three groomers do all...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Pet Store & Real Estate Available! Located in one of the densest parts of San Francisco. The opportunity offers a turnkey store with established five years in sales. An owner user here will pay...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $19,020
Topanga, CA
VanLab is a leading and innovative business offering DIY conversion kits to transform vans, SUVs, and wagons into adventure vehicles for travel and camping. This business designs and...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $185,000
San Diego, CA
StretchMed is a boutique wellness franchise specializing in 1-on-1 assisted stretching, designed to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life through a structured, medically...
$45,000
Roseville, CA
This beautifully appointed restaurant and cafe space offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a turnkey food service location in one of Roseville's most desirable markets. The space...
$275,000
Available in California
Join the leader in junk removal with multiple revenue streams, community impact, and lifestyle flexability. The Junkluggers offers entrepreneurs to grow in this $75 billion industry with the tools and technology to support them.
$75,000
San Bernardino, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT &...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Ontario, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! Here’s everything you need to know about VENDTOYZ: WHAT YOU'RE GETTING $4,500+ monthly cashflow Prime locations with high foot traffic...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
$99,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Victorville, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT &...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Ventura, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT &...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Pablo Fonseca, MBA
Spectrum Business Advisors
Serving Riverside County, CA
At Spectrum Business Advisors we represent entrepreneurs. We enjoy and pride ourselves on accomplishing our clients’ goals—whether it is an exit strategy or a growth opportunity, our experience and dedication will help get you there. If you need a business broker, we are here for you. Here is an outline of what we do for our clients: A. Lease Negotiations B. Value and understand our client’s business C. Develop a pricing strategy D. Create a marketing package for your business E. Receive SBA loan pre-approval—improves the availability of you business to more potential buyers F. Confidentially market your business G. Screen potential buyers—non-disclosure agreements, credit checks, match a person to your business H. Negotiate and structure the best deal I. Manage the escrow, due diligence, and disclosure process J. Facilitate the transition and training period K. Get you the most money! Read more about business brokers here: http://www.1800BizBroker.com
Newark, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT &...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Los Angeles County, CA
PLEASE READ: Established Security Monitoring Business - Premium Passive Income Opportunity No Facilities or Assets to be sold. Home Based Business. MONTHLY REVENUE: Selling MONTHLY Revenue and...
$355,000
EBITDA: $109,080
Big Bear Lake, CA
Big Bear Auto Repair - Established NAPA Certified Auto Center This well-established automotive repair business has served Big Bear Lake, California for 39 years, making it the oldest and most...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
Glendale, CA
Established Medicare-certified Home Health Agency located in Glendale, California, fully licensed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and accredited by the Joint Commission. The...
$220,000
Garden Grove, CA
Turnkey boba shop with loyal customers and prime location. Own a thriving turnkey boba and dessert café in a prime, high-traffic location! Crave Boba Shop is a local favorite known for its signature...
$160,000
Cash Flow: $60,937
Available in California
Join the #1 HVAC franchise brand! Become a part of the essential services industry driven by consumer demand and support by a nationally-recognized name in HVAC.
$150,000
Concord, CA
Instead of starting from scratch, you step into an existing pet waste scooping business that already has paying customers, active routes, and money coming in from day one. There are no startup costs,...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $79,932
Palm Springs, CA
Established hair removal studio specializing in sugaring services, strategically located in Palm Springs, CA. This turnkey operation has built a reputation as the premier sugaring destination in the...
$899,000
$200,000
Antelope, CA
Newport Beach, CA
For Sale: F45 Training Newport Beach & F45 Training Corona Del Mar Price is for both studios With 780 active F45 franchises in the US, these studios represent 2 of the absolute best locations in the...
$499,000
Vacaville, CA
Instead of starting from scratch, you step into an existing pet waste scooping business that already has paying customers, active routes, and money coming in from day one. There are no startup costs,...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $60,000
San Diego, CA
Boomerang was established in 1994 in Grapevine, Texas. It's a household name in the music industry. Cash-flow is positive and debt-free. Very low overhead for daily operations. Sales and Admin duties...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Folsom, CA
More Than A Mailbox is a long established, full service pack and ship and mailbox rental business with a strong reputation built over more than two decades. Located in a high traffic retail center in...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Torrance, CA
Zoom Room Torrance is a well-established and highly successful positive reinforcement dog training franchise located in a bustling area of the South Bay. Originally opened in Redondo Beach in 2013,...
$150,000
San Diego, CA
A very rare find is currently available in Mission Hills. A type-48 bar location (NO food requirement) with a live entertainment license that has been recently completely remodeled from the ground up...
$199,995
Atascadero, CA
Inbloom Decals Ltd is a well-established and profitable retail tourism brand specializing in high-quality, waterproof vinyl stickers inspired by adventure, travel, and nature. What sets our stickers...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $113,107
Available in California
With an AUV of $958,680* for strip center locations, and a Highly differentiated product, Charley’s is stronger than ever before! Over 50% of our franchises have developed multi-units! 780 locations and we’re not slowing down anytime soon!
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
Located in Van Nuys, California, this specialty automotive shop produces adhesive tire lettering and custom sidewall decals for cars, trucks, and motorcycles. The business operates from a small leased...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Los Angeles, CA
Happy Customers Bring Fast Growth for this Turn-Key Self-Serve Pet Wash! Recent build-out with professional grade tubs, dryers, W/D, racks, ramps, and so much more. Super clean environment gives pet...
$95,000
$350,000
Ontario, CA
Monterey County, CA
Great opportunity to own a growing, established, and very popular pizza restaurant. The pizza restaurant is located on the main busy street/highway next to an AutoMall. High visibility and great...
$199,000
Anaheim, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, beautifully designed Mediterranean restaurant with a warm, inviting atmosphere and authentic cultural touches throughout the dining space. Every...
$325,000
Available in California
Recognized in the 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, Homewatch CareGivers is a recession resilient in-home care franchise where owners average $2,552,023** in gross revenue while building meaningful, impact driven usinesses. -resilient in-home care franchise where owners average $2,552,023-driven businesses.
$80,000
Sacramento, CA
Island Fin Poké – Delta Shores is a turnkey, fast-casual restaurant offering fresh, customizable, Hawaiian-inspired poké bowls in one of Sacramento’s fastest-growing retail corridors. Located in the...
$250,000
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...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
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...
$16,000,000
EBITDA: $5,200,000
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...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Santa Clarita, CA
Rare Opportunity: Edible Arrangements – Santa Clarita This is a rare opportunity to acquire an Edible Arrangements franchise in the heart of Santa Clarita, one of the most desirable and fast-growing...
$125,000
Gerald Bendix
gBx Brokerage
Serving Shasta County, CA
• Experience in the acquisition and sale of small and mid-sized firms. • Owned, operated, and grew a manufacturing company with $37MM annual wholesale and retail revenues and multi-million dollar Federal contracts. • Detailed, hands-on, day-to-day knowledge of the multitude of areas involved in running a small to moderate-sized company including: Leadership, Finance, Production, Marketing, Sales, Contracting, and Human Resources. California and Oregon Real Estate Broker Licenses. • Education: BA, Willamette University, Major: Economics; Masters in Science, The Sloan Program, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University. • Helping Business Owners Value and Sell Their Companies. • Assisting Business Purchasers Find the Right Company to Buy.
Napa, CA
Become a social entrepreneur. Invest in helping people feel great. An unparalleled opportunity to own a top-performing True REST Float Spa Franchise in the Napa Valley without the time and expense of...
$90,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
High quality aesthetic medical spa and skin care clinic offering facials, laser hair removal, fat reduction, body sculpting, PDO threads, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), and face contouring. We provide...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Riverside County, CA
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,...
$75,000
Garden Grove, CA
An excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped supermarket operating in a strong market. The business features: fairly new appliances, huge parking lot for customers, well-trained staff, and a...
$3,500,000
Available in California
Delivering accessible and personalized skincare and massage services, Hand & Stone has over 550 locations in the US with 1300+ available trade areas to grow in. After 20 years of consecutive growth, we have an average unit volume of $1.4 million!
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
Business Description Passive HIGH income EV rental car company ASSET BACKED INVESTMENTS THAT GENERATES thousands of dollars immediately. Sounds too good to be true? IT'S REAL! Hands-Off EV Rental...
$80,000
Tustin, CA
Major opportunity to own a modern, contemporary fast-casual Chinese restaurant located in the highly desirable Tustin/Irvine Marketplace, one of Orange County’s busiest and most visible dining...
$269,000
San Rafael, CA
Established in 2003, LegUp Dog Walking & Pet Care is an owner-operated business that has built a deeply loyal, long-term client base in Marin County. LegUp provides reliable group dog walks and...
$110,000
Beverly Hills, CA
This is an Amazon FBA home decor brand with healthy operating history and a proven ability to generate profit. Across 2024 and 2025 combined, the business produced nearly $200,000 in net profit on...
$225,000
EBITDA: $74,000
California
Business Overview: • Contracted Service Area (CSA) operating out of Southern California • 50% eCommerce (Residential) and 50% (Commercial) Pickup & Delivery routes • Currently running 12 P&D routes,...
$1,249,000
Cash Flow: $342,054
San Diego County, CA
Exciting Business Opportunity: Profitable Sandblasting & Powder Coating Shop in San Diego County! This is your chance to own a well-established, profitable sandblasting and powder coating business...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Alameda County, CA
Discover a rare opportunity to own a 100% occupied and highly profitable salon suite business. This turnkey operation offers a simplified, semi-absentee business model with consistent recurring...
$700,000
EBITDA: $138,000
Los Angeles, CA
PROFITABLE WATER AND HERBS STORE - 25 YEARS ESTABLISHED This well-established health food and nutrition business has been serving the Hollywood, California community since 1998. Located in a prime 800...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $68,000
San Diego, CA
Business Overview: SoCal Vows is an established Southern California wedding company providing ceremony and coordination services for couples who want a simple, organized, and personal experience. The...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
Available Nationwide
Helping Students Find Their Future. Class 101 takes the confusion and intimidation out of the college application process.
$50,000
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 |
|
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
|
Profit Margin |
23% |
|
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
|
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:
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.