Murrieta, CA
$180,000 to $220,000 in yearly 100% net profit take home money for the owner. ORIGINAL BUILDOUT COST EXCEEDED $575,000 $96,000 CASH ONLY – FINAL FIRM PRICE -SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY NO SELLER FINANCING. NO...
Cash Flow: $225,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Established & Very Profitable Absentee Frozen Yogurt Store - 10 years
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Luxury Wellness Spa Business for Sale – Hermosa Beach, CA
Hermosa Beach, CA
Luxury Wellness Spa Business for Sale – Hermosa Beach, CA Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully renovated luxury massage & wellness spa located in the highly desirable Hermosa Beach area of Los...
Cash Flow: $250,000
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"Profitable Massage Spa with High Traffic —Orange County"
Orange, CA
REDUCED TO SELL! Owner will consider reasonable offers. Thriving Luxury Day Spa Business for Sale, Turnkey Day Spa in the Heart of Orange, CA. Services currently offered: Massage, Facial, Waxing and...
Cash Flow: $50,000
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Global Digital Imaging Hardware & Workflow Products Company
Santa Clara County, CA
A San Jose, CA-based technology company specializing in high-performance storage media and digital connectivity hardware is available for acquisition. The business serves a worldwide customer base of...
Cash Flow: $3,355,000
Profitable Multi-Trade Home Services Company – Napa, CA
Napa County, CA
A well-established residential contracting business operating in Northern California's Napa region is now available for acquisition. This company has built a strong foothold in the local market by...
Cash Flow: $125,000
Profitable Language Services Firm — Remote, Scalable, High Margin
California
A well-established language services company operating throughout a major West Coast metro area is now available for acquisition. The business specializes in spoken language interpretation for the...
Cash Flow: $960,000
Established Marine Service Marketplace With Membership Revenue Model
West Hollywood, CA
This established marine repair platform currently generates $1,600–$2,100 in monthly net profit and comes with active paying subscribers, allowing the new owner to begin earning immediately....
Established Pasadena Bakery & Café – Profitable, Turnkey & High-Traffi
Pasadena, CA
Established in 1995, Bakery is a well-known neighborhood bakery café located in Pasadena, California. The business has built a strong reputation over nearly 30 years for its quality bakery products,...
EBITDA: $59,505
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American BBQ Restautaurant with bar and R/E
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Corona, 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: $422,821
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High Retention Relocatable Personal Lines 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
Martinizing Cleaners
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Martinizing is the Most Iconic Name In Dry Cleaning!
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 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
Turnkey Home-Based Business with AI Systems–Built for Rapid Expansion
Palm Springs, CA
This is a turnkey, AI-powered real estate business that helps with residential disputes. Customers pay a fee to use a custom system that guides them step-by-step based on their situation. The software...
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25-Year LA Auto Repair Shop Honda/Toyota– Strong Cash Flow – 3 Lifts
Walnut, CA
For over two decades, this Honda and Toyota specialist has been the trusted automotive partner for countless families across Los Angeles County. Founded in 2000 with a simple yet powerful vision - to...
Cash Flow: $150,000
Strategic Vernon Industrial Logistics Asset
Auction by Ten-X™
Los Angeles, CA
Online auction: September 14-16, 2026
40,000 SF Manufacturing For Sale...
Not Disclosed
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Ian Lashley
TLG Business Broker
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Established Caramel Business- with Large Growth Potential
California
18 year Established Caramel Company with Large Growth Potential This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established manufacturing business that has successfully carved out a dominant position...
Multi-Line Insurance Personal Lines Agency
San Ramon, CA
This established multi-line personal lines insurance agency represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in San Ramon's commercial district. The agency has maintained continuous operations serving...
Cash Flow: $60,000
Established Thai Restaurant
Cypress, CA
Established Thai Restaurant - Prime Cypress Location This well-established Thai restaurant offers an exceptional opportunity for owner-operators in Orange County's dynamic Cypress market. Operating...
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Advanced Psychological and Behavioral Medicine Center FOR SALE!
Downey, CA
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a fully established and thriving Advanced Psychological and Behavioral Medicine Center. Specializing in comprehensive mental health services, the center has a...
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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
Wonderly
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Wonderly Lights presents a unique franchise opportunity tailored to your entrepreneurial preferences, allowing you to run a seasonal addition to your business portfolio or a stand-alone, year-round, full-service outdoor lighting business. Our seasonal holiday lighting services provide an especially attractive opportunity for those balancing their time with another seasonal venture.
Restaurant Business for Sale – Davis, CA
Davis, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a 5,000± SF fully equipped restaurant in the heart of Davis. Located in the prestigious Research Park area near UC Davis, this high-visibility location is surrounded...
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Established New Car Dealership with HUGE Growth & Margin Upside!!
Long Beach, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an established Volkswagen dealership with 48 years of continuous operation in Southern California's premier Long Beach automotive market. This franchise presents...
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5-Unit Premium Education Platform — ~$14M Aggregate Revenue / ~$1.8M
Los Angeles County, CA
Five centers. One system. The largest childcare market in America. Los Angeles has enormous, durable demand for premium early education and a chronic shortage of quality seats. This package includes...
Cash Flow: $3,800,000
Pizza To Go Gross $535,959 Owner Finance $60,000 Down Low rent
Bakersfield, CA
Established for over 23 years. Present absentee owner over 4 years. This store does not have a full time manager. Labor costs are running over 5% higher than they should be. Sales for 2025 were...
Cash Flow: $122,000
Established Printer & Copier Service Company - Prime Acquisition
Orange County, CA
This well-positioned office equipment service provider offers an excellent opportunity for a buyer seeking a proven business model in the commercial equipment maintenance sector. The company has built...
Cash Flow: $170,000
Hair & Nails Salon
Santa Clara County, CA
This salon is a beautiful, upscale destination dedicated to delivering exceptional hair and nail services in a relaxing, luxurious environment. They specialize in precision haircuts, expert color...
Sale pending - Rockin Jump (Sky Zone family) Trampoline Park for sale
Concord, CA
Turnkey Trampoline Park Opportunity – Established Rockin' Jump Location Fully operational and well-maintained trampoline park offers ready-to-run indoor entertainment business in a prime location. As...
EBITDA: $664,984
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Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction
El Cerrito, CA
Founded 8 years ago, the company has quickly established itself as a premier construction and remodeling firm in the North Bay and South Bay. With a dedicated and experienced crew, they deliver high...
Cash Flow: $607,421
Popular Nail Salon
Los Angeles, CA
ESTABLISHED NAIL SALON - PRIME VALLEY VILLAGE/NOHO LOCATION Call Abigail for more information at (818) 203-1513. Outstanding turnkey opportunity in one of Los Angeles' most desirable locations....
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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...
Sharkeys Cuts for Kids
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Keep Your Job & Own This Franchise - Laptop Operated & Fully Passive
Established Central California Commercial Demolition Company
California
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established commercial demolition company with a proven reputation, experienced workforce, and decades of successful operations throughout Central...
EBITDA: $369,000
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Promotional Products & Apparel Business
San Diego County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established promotional products and branded merchandise business in San Diego County, operating under the world's largest promotional products and embroidery...
Cash Flow: $35,813
California-Based Wholesale Distribution Company | 35+ Years
Modesto, CA
Established California-based wholesale distribution business with more than 35 years of operating history serving a broad base of repeat business customers. The company focuses on sourcing and...
Cash Flow: $4,050,000
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Established Business Brokerage
San Diego County, CA
Opportunity to acquire an established business brokerage territory operating under one of the most recognized brands in the industry. This professional services business operates within the...
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...
Office Evolution
Franchise
Available Nationwide
As the #1 and fastest-growing coworking franchise, Office Evolution offers an extraordinary opportunity to take advantage of today’s changing business world.
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...
Established Business Brokerage
Shasta County, CA
Opportunity to acquire an established business brokerage territory operating under one of the most recognized brands in the industry. This professional services business operates within the...
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,...
Leading Business Brokerage Franchise
San Jose, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an existing business advisory and brokerage territory in Santa Clara County, part of the world’s largest and most recognized business brokerage network. The...
Office & Grocery Amazon FBA Household Essentials Store
San Francisco, CA
I have spent the last five years building Office and Grocery into a thriving Amazon FBA store that sells household cleaning and paper products that consumers already know, trust, and purchase on a...
Cash Flow: $102,394
Ed Smith
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Since 1994 First Choice Business Brokers Las Vegas has created successful Business Sale Transactions by: - A consultive approach with both Buyer and Seller from valuation through transfer of ownership, always creating a win-win outcome. - Negotiating between Buyer and Seller by keeping their end goal in mind which is a smooth transition of ownership with terms that are acceptable to both. - Facilitating the sale by being a conduit of information between Buyer and Seller. - Navigating the process between Buyer, Seller, Closing Entity and Lenders. We listen, apply our knowledge, and prioritize your needs. From inquiry to close we are committed to confidentially serving our clients. If you're looking to buy or sell a business, don't settle for anything less than our professional, experienced business intermediaries. Business owners, when it is time to reap the rewards of your years of hard work, plan to enhance your business' value with effective pre-sale planning , market positioning and optimized deal structure. Your approach to selling your business will determine your legacy. Our passionate team of professionals and our comprehensive processes will get the job done.
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Turn-Key Restaurant in Elk Grove!
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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Profitable Turnkey Massage & Wellness Spa in Rancho Cucamonga Center
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A Vision Realized — A Turnkey Wellness Destination Ready for Its Next Chapter In September 2023, an experienced wellness entrepreneur transformed approximately 2,055 square feet in a high-traffic...
Cash Flow: $88,000
Maid Brigade of Redwood City- includes 3 branded vehicles
San Mateo County, CA
Maid Brigade primarily services homes and select commercial businesses in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The franchise is well-established and services over 90 recurring customers on a regular...
EBITDA: $45,000
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...
$1M Revenue Auto Repair Franchise | $300K Net | 6 Bays | SF Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, franchise-affiliated brake and automotive repair shop located in the desirable San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. The business...
Cash Flow: $300,000
Lapels Dry Cleaning
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Future of Dry Cleaning!
Mailboxes - Packing & Shipping Center Business
North Hollywood, CA
2025 Revenues 209,500 2025 Seller’s Discretionary Earnings $74,786. 5 Stars Google Reviews 4.5 Stars Yelp Reviews Recession-resistant operation presents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey...
Cash Flow: $75,000
Price Reduction .....Profitable Auto Body Shop
Van Nuys, CA
A Great Opportunity is Now EVEN BETTER ! HIGHLIGHTS : ~ PAINT, BODY, & COLLISION CENTER in Prime Auto Services Area. ~ Well Established.....With 15 YEAR HISTORY of Success & First Time on the Market....
Cash Flow: $215,000
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250-Unit ATM Portfolio | $590K Annual Cash Flow | Third Party Loaded
San Francisco, CA
Established 250-terminal ATM portfolio with a 15-year operating history, generating approximately $590,130 in annual cash flow. Asking price: $1,972,805. This opportunity offers a buyer immediate...
Cash Flow: $590,130
Well-established Americanized Chinese restaurant in Los Gatos
Los Gatos, CA
【Exclusive Listing】Restaurant for Sale in Los Gatos – Approx. 1,500 SF Well-established Americanized Chinese restaurant located on the highly desirable Blossom Hill Road corridor in Los Gatos....
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Premium Hotel & Resort Linen Distribution Company - High Margins
San Diego County, CA
This profitable textile manufacturing enterprise caters exclusively to the hotel and lodging sector, providing a comprehensive range of high-quality linens, drapery, bathroom essentials, and specialty...
Cash Flow: $350,000
The Back Nine Golf
Franchise
Available in California
Back Nine: The Ultimate Indoor Golf Experience - Play, Practice, Repeat
Staff-Run Mobile Pet Grooming | $215K SDE | 3 Vans, 1 Idle | LA
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 handle...
Cash Flow: $214,913
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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.
