Vacaville, CA
Established vending machine route with exclusive placement inside a national fitness-gym franchise locations. Currently operating 17 machines generating $142,000 annual revenue with strong per-machine...
Cash Flow: $26,000
Retail Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Growing Gym Vending Route — 17 Machines, Contract to Expand to 42
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Thriving Interactive Art Studio for Sale — inside Liberty Station
San Diego, CA
Asking Price: $485,000 Own one of San Diego's most unique experiential businesses located in the heart of the highly sought-after Liberty Station Arts District. Hawaii Fluid Art Liberty Station...
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Iconic 76-Year Western Wear Business
California
This profitable and long-established Western wear retailer has been serving loyal customers for decades, offering authentic apparel, boots, hats, and accessories. With repeat business, community...
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...
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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...
Cash Flow: $168,000
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...
Cash Flow: $238,000
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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...
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...
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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....
Cash Flow: $595,783
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,...
Cash Flow: $20,400
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen
Franchise
Available Nationwide
$1.5M Avg Revenue, 46% Gross Margins in a $600B Market, Scalable model built for high ROI and long-term growth.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,565,320
Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Coastal Southern California
San Diego County, CA
Step into one of the fastest-growing segments of the food and catering industry with this turnkey specialty charcuterie and grazing business located in a highly desirable Southern California coastal...
Established Promotional Products & Apparel Business - Low Overhead
Orange County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a branded apparel and promotional products business backed by one of the most recognized names in the industry. The business helps companies strengthen their brands...
Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Prime San Diego Market
San Diego County, CA
Turnkey specialty catering and food business located in a desirable San Diego market with limited direct competition. The business specializes in premium charcuterie boards, boxes, grazing spreads,...
Milky Oat: 100% Organic Postpartum Meals—Turnkey Model
Santa Cruz County, CA
Milky Oat is a premium, specialized postpartum meal delivery service positioned at the intersection of functional food, clinical nutrition, and luxury wellness. We address the critical, yet...
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VACANT San Diego Retail with 2 Drive-Thrus
Auction by Ten-X™
Vista, CA
Online auction: September 14-16, 2026
5,300 SF Storefront For Sale...
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Miles Pruitt
Murphy Business & Financial
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Why Choose Murphy Business Brokerage Services? Selling a business is a stressful, complicated process. Without expert assistance, many sellers struggle to sell their business for fair market value. Thankfully, business brokerage services make selling your business much easier. With a business broker’s assistance, you’ll get an accurate sense of your company’s market value, and you’ll be able to sell your business more quickly and more easily than if you go it alone. As one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America, Murphy Business can help you capture full value when selling a business. Our experience and expertise will help you at every stage of the sales process: from valuing your business to marketing your offering to closing your transaction. Our Business Brokerage Process Murphy Business Brokers use time-tested strategies and resources to help their clients capture full value when selling a business. Below is a brief, step-by-step overview of our business brokerage process. Non-Disclosure Agreement. At Murphy Business, we appreciate the sensitive nature of business sales and the data that is handled during the business brokerage process. Before we take any active steps to sell your business, we will commit to a Non-Disclosure Agreement to ensure confidentiality throughout the transaction process. Determine Market Value. To prepare your business for sale, we will perform broker’s opinion of market value or recommend a valuation. A valuation specialist will collect historical and financial data about your business, after which, he or she will use that data to calculate the fair market value of your business. Often, business owners will overvalue or undervalue their business without a valuation, making this a crucial step in the sales process. If this figure is lower than expected, we can advise you on how to increase your business’s value. Sign Engagement Agreement. Once we’ve completed your valuation, you can choose whethe
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Established Luxury Watch E-Commerce Business For Sale
San Francisco, CA
7,500+ Trustpilot Reviews • Established Supplier Network • Owner Financing Available • One Month online training Included An opportunity to acquire an established luxury watch e-commerce business with...
Liquor Beer Wine Meat Groceries-One Stop Shop
Alpine, CA
Established Liquor Store & Market - Alpine, CA This thriving neighborhood institution has been serving the Alpine community since 2009, operating as a comprehensive one-stop shop generating $1.44...
Cash Flow: $240,000
Prime Location Acai Bowl/Juice Bar- Convoy District San Diego
San Diego, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a fully built-out juice bar in the highly desirable Convoy District. This prime location offers strong foot traffic, excellent street visibility, and convenient on-site...
Profitable Appliance Parts Retail & Wholesale Business – Inland Empire
Riverside County, CA
This profitable wholesale and retail appliance parts business is a trusted source for commercial B2B and DIY repair customers across the Inland Empire and nationwide. It benefits from a loyal repeat...
Cash Flow: $167,843
PRICE REDUCED!! Full Service Flower and Gift Shop
Riverside County, CA
Imagine stepping into your own thriving flower shop where community connections bloom as beautifully as the arrangements you'll create. This well-established family-owned florist has been serving the...
Cash Flow: $100,000
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iSmash
Franchise
Available Nationwide
New Immersive Attractions, Low Start-Up, Avg. $232k Net Profit*, join the fastest growing entertainment brand with 100+ units sold
Avg. Unit Revenue: $705,011
High-Margin Retail Business/ Ideal First Business/ Proven Systems
Fairfield, CA
An ideal opportunity for a first-time business owner looking to step into an established, easy-to-operate business with trained staff, proven systems, and transition support. *Beginner-friendly...
Cash Flow: $86,300
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Longtime Well-Established Hair Salon and Boutique
Red Bluff, CA
Longtime Well-Established Hair Salon and Boutique This thriving hair salon and boutique has been serving the Red Bluff community since 2009, offering a unique combination of professional hair services...
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Turn-Key Smoke Shop for Sale – Fully Built Out – Orange County, CA
Orange, CA
Turn-key smoke shop opportunity in Orange County, California. The store is fully built out and ready to operate immediately, making it perfect for an owner-operator or someone looking to expand their...
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Turnkey Neighborhood Market/Liquor Store for Sale—Type 21 and Type 86
Los Angeles, CA
Elevate Retail Group is pleased to present a neighborhood-focused market in Venice, California, designed to make everyday shopping easier, more convenient, and more community-centered. This turn-key...
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Souvenir Decal Brand – Turnkey & Profitable
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...
Cash Flow: $113,107
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Premier International Market - Turnkey Business with Growth Potencial
Los Angeles, CA
Premier International Market - Turnkey Business with Growth Potential This thriving international market represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-positioned grocery business in...
6 Year Old Ultra-Premium DTC Meat Brand Ready to be Scaled
San Diego, CA
Six-year-old premium meat e-commerce brand with national reach and a cult following in the Japanese A5 Wagyu category. $11M+ in lifetime revenue, $2.7M trailing twelve months, built on a defensible...
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FULLY TURNKEY | Established Grocery Store in San Gabriel Vally, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Asian Supermarket for Sale – San Gabriel Valley Exceptional opportunity in the highly desirable San Gabriel Valley area of San Gabriel Valley. This well-established, fully turnkey Asian...
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Established High Volume Asian Grocery Market For Sale
Orange County, CA
High-Volume Asian Grocery Market Business For Sale | 42,000 SF | Orange County, California Exceptional Opportunity to Acquire an Established Asian Supermarket with Strong Sales, Long-Term Lease, and...
Profitable and Established Water and Herbs Store
Los Angeles, CA
PROFITABLE WATER AND HERBS STORE - 26 YEARS ESTABLISHED This well-established health food and nutrition business has been serving the Hollywood, California community since 1998. Located in a prime...
Cash Flow: $35,000
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Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Franchise
Available in California
Tired of the corporate grind? Consider becoming part of a booming custom t-shirt and apparel industry that’s expected to more than double by 2030, with Big Frog Franchise. Own a lucrative, fulfilling, and FUN retail business with multiple revenue streams, minimal staffing needs, a 62.5% average gross profit margin, and low investment and inventory costs.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $545,125
Rare Turnkey Premium Café – Fresh Monkee Healthy Protein Shakes
Carlsbad, CA
For sale is Fresh Monkee in the La Costa Area of Carlsbad. We are located in the high-end La Costa Town Square conveniently tucked-in between 24hr Fitness, REI, Petco and Pavilions. The build-out was...
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Established Designer Furniture Rental Business , Eames, Knoll & More
Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established Los Angeles-based furniture and props rental business built around authentic, vintage, designer inventory — not the mass-produced knockoffs that...
Cash Flow: $279,940
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Vending Machines (Healthier Snacks & Drinks) | Semi-Passive, Lucrative
Los Angeles, CA
Lucrative – Semi-Absentee – Advanced Unattended Retail Machines Business serving the greater Los Angeles area. Semi-passive ownership, strong margins, and significant room for growth. These modern,...
Cash Flow: $188,000
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Healthier4UVending Business can scale/High Profit marginsSD
National City, CA
Are you ready to be your own boss while making a positive impact on your community? Join the movement toward healthier living with Healthier For You Vending! Why Choose Healthier For You Vending? •...
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Well established, successful and uniquely curated retail opportunity!
Riverside County, CA
This well-established home furnishings and gift retail business has been serving Riverside County customers since 1991, offering a uniquely curated selection of tabletop items, kitchen accessories,...
Cash Flow: $195,000
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Uptown Cheapskate
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Discover a proven, fast-growing resale franchise that transforms sustainable fashion into a lucrative business opportunity, backed by unparalleled training, innovative technology, and a supportive community.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,405,704
Own Pasadena’s Premier Sports Recovery & Wellness Studio
Pasadena, CA
Renew Performance Center is a 2,500 SF performance, recovery, and wellness facility in Pasadena, CA, operating since 2018 in an affluent, high-density Los Angeles County market. Five revenue streams:...
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Well Established Supermarket FOR SALE | Orange County, CA
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...
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Profitable Healthy Casual Restaurant in Prime Brentwood Location
Brentwood, CA
Rare Turnkey Business Opportunity in Brentwood's Premier Retail Destination Take advantage of the opportunity to own an established, profitable fast-casual restaurant located within one of East Contra...
Cash Flow: $108,000
Fresh Monkee - Truly Healthy Shakes
Carlsbad, CA
Fresh Monkee - Premium Health Food & Nutrition Franchise Opportunity Established health-focused smoothie and protein shake franchise serving the growing Carlsbad, CA market with premium made-to-order...
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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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Bryan Gonzales
First Choice Business Brokers San Diego
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers was established in 1994 and has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. Let our significantly experienced, highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes and systems will get the job done! If you’re looking to buy or sell an existing business or franchise, you've come to the right place. We offer regional San Diego knowledge and world class service. When it comes to selling your business, you’ll want to work with a professionally trained, San Diego based business broker associated with a national company.
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Smoke shop
Baldwin Park, CA
Located in high traffic area, in beautiful shopping center next to Metro Pc, Dollar Tree, Planet Fitness, Auto Zone and La Michoacana, also next to the community center....
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Cash Flow: $135,000
Charming Olive Oil, Wine Tasting Ranch near Temecula - Price Reduced!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Aguanga, CA
Rare Southern California Agritourism, Winery & Event Venue Opportunity ***Dramatic Price Reduction - Was $3.9M just reduced to $2.9M*** Olive View Ranch presents a rare opportunity to acquire an...
High Traffic Smoke Shop Great Location
Orange County, CA
This established smoke shop represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Orange County, featuring ten years of continuous operations and proven financial performance. The business maintains a...
Turnkey Self-service Printing & Photo Shop in Downtown Claremont
Claremont, CA
Turnkey self-service photo and printing shop located inside a well-established multi-business retail location in Claremont, California. The business provides convenient self-service passport and ID...
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Cash Flow: $7,000
Highly-profitable Fully Online 27-Yr Hair-Care E-commerce, No Emp's
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established, fully online hair-care products business with approximately 27 years of operating history and no employees required to run the day-to-day model. Founded...
Cash Flow: $267,731
Batteries Plus
Franchise
Available Nationwide
$900K+ AUV* With multiple revenue streams, 700+ locations, and 30+ years of success, you can compete/grow in a fast-changing market with no ceiling on your earning potential!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $954,716
Flower Shop with Consistent Sales | Ready for New Owner
Moreno Valley, CA
Established floral and gift business with nearly 6 years of operating history and approximately $200,000 in annual revenue. The business has built a strong reputation, loyal customer base, established...
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Cash Flow: $80,000
Established Wine Shop & Tasting Room in Downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
One-of-a-kind opportunity to own and operate your own wine business in beautiful downtown San Luis Obispo. This established wine shop has loyal following amongst the locals and tourists. The location...
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Cash Flow: $50,000
Award Winning Pickled Veggie Business w/Loyal Customer Base
Orange County, CA
This is an establish, award-winning pickle and specialty pickled vegetable business with consistent cash flow, strong brand recognition, and significant growth potential. The business has received...
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Cash Flow: $41,000
Gun Store For Sale !!!
Montebello, CA
POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING !!! Imagine owning a thriving gun store in Montebello's Alameda County market - this could be your next successful venture. You'll step into an established firearms retail...
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Cash Flow: $130,000
Large Vending Location
Victorville, CA
Location is open 7 days a week. I fill up every Friday. Keep all the money, no commission, Great part time work. I spend 2 hours a week on location. I pull out about 115.00 cash daily. I will train...
Cash Flow: $23,500
The Dog Stop
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Take a BITE out of the pet care industry with five key revenue drivers in one modern facility!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $950,926
Seller Financed -Absentee Owned Liquidation & Overstock Retailer
Colton, CA
This well-established value retail business combines liquidation merchandise, bin shopping, and a 99¢-style retail section, offering customers a broad selection of affordable products. Its...
Cash Flow: $210,000
Buy or Sell a Retail Business in California
Retail businesses listed on BizBuySell include a broad selection of consumer facing retail operations, including specialty boutiques, apparel and gift shops, convenience stores, liquor and smoke shops, hardware and outdoor retailers, florists, sign and graphics shops, and hybrid brick and mortar businesses that also sell online through e commerce channels. The primary business models are location based retail, driven by in store product sales and local foot traffic, often complemented by repeat customers, niche positioning, and curated assortments, with some listings incorporating online direct to consumer sales, wholesale accounts, or multiple locations to expand reach.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 338 |
| Asking Price | $346,500 |
| Reported Revenue | $600,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $132,084 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $170,500 | $346,500 | $657,500 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Retail Businesses for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $300,000 | $75,327 |
| Median | $600,000 | $132,084 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,346,895 | $240,000 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Retail Businesses listed for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.37 | 1.76 |
| Median | 0.59 | 2.47 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.91 | 3.43 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Retail Business in California?
The median asking price for an established Retail Business in California is $346,500, though prices range from under $170,500 to well over $657,500.
How much do Retail Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Retail Businesses in California is $600,000 and owners earn a median of $132,084, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Retail Business?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Retail Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 0.37 to 0.91, with a median of 0.59. Earning multiples range from 1.76 to 3.43, with the median at 2.47. This means the typical Retail Business in California may ask for around 0.59 times its annual revenue, and 2.47 times its annual owner earnings.
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