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Charming Burbank Opportunity at 3801 W Burbank Blvd – Prime Location i

Burbank, CA

Established Liquor Store with Dual Income Streams in Prime Burbank Location This turnkey liquor store operation, established in 2000, offers exceptional value through its combination of steady retail...

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$3,800,000

$3,800,000

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Successful fine dining restaurant business - lower Haight/Hayes Valley

San Francisco, CA

Established Indian Fine Dining Restaurant - Hayes Valley/Lower Haight This exquisite Indian fine dining restaurant has been a distinguished presence in San Francisco's vibrant Hayes Valley/Lower...

$229,000

$229,000

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Residential Construction Business w/ Real Estate for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Founded in 1976, we are a premier, family-trusted construction company with a half-century legacy of excellence. Over the last 50 years, we have built an unmatched reputation for flawless...

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$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $159,615

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Profitable Franchise or Bring your own menu super high traffic

Canoga Park, CA

Asset bring your own concept OR buy as Profitable Chocolate Bash Franchise – High-Traffic Location with Huge Upside! Average 8k net income last for Months Turnkey Dessert Franchise | Gold Mine for...

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$149,999

$149,999

Mexican/Coffee/ or keep current menu-41 lic. lots of parking

San Diego County, CA

Turn-Key Beach Area Restaurant for Sale – Imperial Beach/Coronado Prime Opportunity with Established Success and a Fun, Coastal Vibe Dreaming of owning a vibrant restaurant in one of San Diego’s most...

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$189,999

$189,999

Stretch Lab Franchise in the Heart of San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

Established and profitable StretchLab franchise in San Diego’s desirable Hillcrest district, offering a turnkey opportunity with an established membership base, trained staff, recognizable national...

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$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $48,401

Established Tile Showroom – Serving Los Angeles Since 1979

Los Angeles, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire an established tile, stone and surface business serving the Los Angeles market since 1979. This long-standing showroom and warehouse operation serves homeowners,...

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$215,000

$215,000

Established Subway for Sale in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

This offering presents the opportunity to acquire an established Subway restaurant in Los Angeles, California. The location benefits from a high-traffic commercial area with strong visibility,...

$285,000

$285,000

Cash Flow: $153,000

Semi-Absentee Appliance Repair & Installation Company

Los Angeles County, CA

Established appliance repair and installation company serving the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles, available for the first time. The business is fully staffed and runs without the owner in...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Hookah Lounge

Los Angeles, CA

Turn-Key Hookah Lounge for Sale – Los Angeles Area Rare opportunity to own a fully operating hookah lounge in a prime location on San Fernando Rd, just 7 minutes from Downtown Glendale and 12 minutes...

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$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Mac Tools
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Starting your own business. The American dream. The opportunities are endless. And with Mac Tools – you’ll have a built-in support network to help make your dream a reality. With a Mac Tools franchise, we provide everything you need to get on the right path.

$20,000

$20,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $520,010

San Diego, CA - Own the Exclusive Mobile Pet Grooming

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established Mobile Pet Grooming Franchise Development Business with 23 exclusive territories located throughout San Diego County California—one of the largest...

$368,000

$368,000

Step into a proven brand, a loyal customer base, and cash flow day 1

Santa Ana, CA

Steak Sandwich Franchise — Santa Ana, CA | Asking Price: $160,000 Step into a proven brand, a loyal customer base, and cash flow from day one. Philly's Best Santa Ana is a fully operational...

$160,000

$160,000

Cash Flow: $51,000

Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Prime San Diego Market

$449,000 - San Diego County, CA

$449,000

San Diego County, CA

Robert Moran

United Franchise Group

Retiring. Profitable used car and truck dealership

Orangevale, CA

Established Used Car and Truck Dealership - Orangevale, California This highly rated used car and truck dealership has been serving the Sacramento County market since 1997, building a strong...

$300,000

$300,000

Established 13-year Well-Known Tattoo Studio! Turnkey, Prime location!

Huntington Beach, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a highly regarded, fully operational tattoo studio with over 13 years of established presence in the heart of Huntington Beach. Ideally positioned on the bustling Beach...

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$150,000

$150,000

Scott Reid

Parasell Inc

Serving Orange County, CA

ParaSell, Inc. is a national real estate services and consulting firm that specializes in commercial leasing and investment sales. We work with principals across the nation and have a proven process, proprietary time-saving technology, dedicated support staff and a relentless commitment to customer service.

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Sharetea Franchise | Turnkey | High Traffic | Upside Potential

Rialto, CA

Turnkey Sharetea franchise opportunity in Rialto featuring a fully built-out, modern boba tea shop with over $300,000 invested into construction, equipment, and store setup. This is a rare chance to...

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$88,000

$88,000

Premier Retail Space

Fullerton, CA

Current Business Sale Include: BOUTIQUE KIDS CLOTHING RETAIL WITH PLAY AREA - TURNKEY PROFITABLE OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS OVERVIEW: This turnkey retail operation specializes in boutique children's...

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$85,000

$85,000

Well-Established Juice Bar with Expansion Potential

Orange County, CA

Well established juice business with a strong local customer base Steady, repeat customer traffic Fully turnkey operation with all furniture, fixtures, equipment, and inventory included Easy to...

$68,888

$68,888

Express Employment Professionals in South San Francisco, CA

South San Francisco, CA

* Please inquire for financial performance information * Step into ownership of the well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in South San Francisco, CA, serving one of...

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$95,000

$95,000

Established Vehicle Upfitting & Truck Accessories Business – Ventura

Ventura County, CA

Established Vehicle Upfitting & Truck Accessories Business – Ventura Area Well-established vehicle upfitting and truck accessories business serving retail customers, commercial and fleet operators,...

$355,000

$355,000

Granite Garage Floors
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Average Annual Franchise Revenue: $729,404* Own the #1 Ranked Concrete Coating Business by Entrepreneur Magazine.

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $318,285

Popular Bistro/Deli for sale

Portola, CA

Successful bistro/deli style restaurant business, building and adjacent parking lot for sale. The newer, ADA-compliant building was fully updated in 2022. It is located on Highway 70, a main Plumas...

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$569,000

$569,000

Turn-key UV Water Purification Equipment and Mfg. Company

Los Angeles County, CA

Turn-key UV Water Purification Manufacturing and Sales Established in 2017, this Los Angeles County-based manufacturing company specializes in UV purification and sterilization systems for air, water,...

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$5,000,000

$5,000,000

Leading Business Brokerage Franchise

$99,000 - San Jose, CA

$99,000

San Jose, CA

Judah Dishington

United Franchise Group

Trending Indian Fusion Pizza Franchise with Beer/Wine license

Stanislaus County, CA

Established 3.5-year-old Indian Fusion Pizza franchise for sale in a booming regional hub. This turnkey operation combines a high-growth, award-winning concept with a brand-new buildout and top-tier...

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$315,000

$315,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Congregate Living Health Facility 6 beds

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles, CA

6-Bed Congregate Living Health Facility — Sylmar, California Fully equipped and ready to operate immediately, this well-maintained 6-bed Congregate Living Health Facility (CLHF) offers a turnkey...

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$1,700,000

$1,700,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Well Established For 40 Years For Sale

Ventura County, CA

This well-established veterinary clinic has been serving the Ventura County community for over 30 years, building a loyal client base and strong reputation since 1990. Operating five days per week,...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $450,000

Pool Service Route Temecula, Ca. Net $32,000 potential yrly 2 da week

Temecula, CA

Established Pool Service Route - Temecula, California This asset sale presents a well-established pool service route serving premium residential accounts in Temecula area. The route generates $32,000...

$32,000

$32,000

Cash Flow: $3,100

Pool Service Route Fallbrook, Ca. Net $42,000 yr potential 2 days week

Fallbrook, CA

Established Pool Service Route - Fallbrook-Bonsall, California This asset sale presents a well-established pool service route serving premium residential accounts in South Orange County. The route...

$42,240

$42,240

Cash Flow: $4,100

Mimi & Rae

La Quinta, CA

An exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully modern and on trend women’s clothing boutique in the heart of charming Old Town La Quinta, one of the desert’s most beloved shopping and lifestyle...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $140,051

High-Volume Commercial Concrete Business Opportunity

California

**Confidential Business Profile: Established SoCal Trade & Construction Contractor** Recognized for an experienced team of builders, project managers, and skilled tradesmen, this premier contractor is...

$5,100,000

$5,100,000

Cash Flow: $574,435

Altitude Trampoline Park
Franchise

Available in California

Altitude Trampoline Park is the premier family entertainment destination, bringing active family fun to the global communities it serves. As one of the world's largest family entertainment franchises, the brand has grown to more than 85 locations open or in development across 29 states and four countries.

$400,000

$400,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,045,001

Indian Restaurant

Palm Springs, CA

Well-established and beautifully presented Indian restaurant offering authentic, home-style cooking with a specialty in delicious Punjabi cuisine. Guests enjoy flavorful, carefully prepared dishes...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $102,438

Rare Opportunity: Acquire a Community-Loved Soccer Brand with 20+ Year

Montebello, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established soccer retail and team-supply business serving the Southern California soccer community for more than 20 years. The company has built a loyal customer...

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$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Bay Area, CA. Very Profitable!

Sunnyvale, CA

Sunnyvale, CA

Modern Fully Equipped Medical Spa in Orange County

Orange County, CA

Positioned in a highly desirable retail center within Orange County, this premier medical spa commands a stellar local presence. The state-of-the-art clinic features an elegant, upscale design with...

$980,000

$980,000

Cash Flow: $235,282

New Insulation & Home-Energy Franchise — All of Orange County

Orange County, CA

Own an entire county in one purchase. All eight Orange County territories of an established national insulation and home-energy franchise are available as a single package — 3.2M+ residents, ~1.1M...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $225,586

Urban Air Adventure Park
Franchise

Available in California

Urban Air Indoor Adventure Parks are redefining family entertainment. The Vision is becoming the world largest and more respected family entertainment company in the World while keeping children active.

$750,000

$750,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $3,175,037

6-Bed RCFE in Roseville, CA (Property + Business)

Roseville, CA

6-Bed RCFE Business for Sale – Roseville, CA This established 6-bed RCFE is fully operational with stable residents and immediate cash flow. Highlights: ✅ Licensed for 6 beds ✅ Approved for 5 Hospice...

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$900,000

$900,000

Well-established Sourdough & Co. restaurant in a prime Auburn location

Auburn, CA

The business is well-established, fully operational, and located in a competitive Auburn market. It benefits from recognizable branding, a loyal customer base, consistent monthly sales, trained staff,...

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$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $343,080

Established ABA Therapy Practice in Southern California

California

Established in 2017, this respected Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provider has built a strong clinical reputation for delivering ethical, evidence-based, and family-centered care throughout Orange...

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$450,000

$450,000

EBITDA: $222,000

Turnkey Old Town San Diego Restaurant with Full Kitchen & BAR

San Diego, CA

TURNKEY RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY IN HISTORIC OLD TOWN SAN DIEGO This fully improved restaurant space offers an exceptional opportunity to establish your culinary vision in one of San Diego's most...

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$45,000

$45,000

Express Employment Professionals in NW Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA

***Inquire for financial performance information*** Take ownership of a well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency serving Northwest Sacramento and surrounding industrial...

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$200,000

$200,000

James Liao

Coldwell Banker Envision

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Express Employment Professionals in South Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA

***Inquire for financial performance information*** Here is your chance to buy a well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing franchise serving South Sacramento, Elk Grove, and the...

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$250,000

$250,000

Craft Ramen • Absentee-Run • Netting $110K+ • Asking Price $408K

Chino, CA

• Well-established craft ramen restaurant operating for approximately 3 years. • Located within a major shopping center in Chino near SR-60 Freeway. • Busy retail environment consistently generating...

$408,000

$408,000

Cash Flow: $507,000

One-of-a-Kind Lifestyle Charter Business: Established, Untapped Growth

$650,000 - Newport Beach, CA

$650,000

Newport Beach, CA

Silverado Canyon Market & Kitchen

Silverado, CA

Established in 1964, Silverado Canyon Market & Kitchen is a charming canyon and creekside destination, with the market rooted in history and the kitchen thoughtfully introduced in 2020. The market...

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$875,000

$875,000

Established Senior Living Placement Franchise

San Diego, CA

ESTABLISHED SENIOR LIVING PLACEMENT FRANCHISE - SAN DIEGO Well-established senior living placement and referral franchise serving the highly desirable La Jolla and Mission Valley markets in San Diego,...

$50,000

$50,000

ATC Healthcare Services
Franchise

Available in California

If you’ve got business savvy and a passion for helping others, ATC Healthcare Services offers a healthcare staffing agency to take your entrepreneurial spirit to new heights!

$200,000

$200,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $3,218,588

For Sale! Well Established Auto Parts Business!

Watsonville, CA

Davis Auto Parts has been serving the Watsonville and surrounding areas for over 70 years providing a large inventory of auto parts, automotive equipment and tools, paint supplies, agricultural...

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$350,000

$350,000

Franchised Established Pizza & Arcade Restaurant (SBA Approved)

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Own your own pizza restaurant part of well known pizza franchise. Good sales and a large location with a large arcade that also brings in income. Proof of funds required, Experience Required. SBA...

$519,000

$519,000

Cash Flow: $163,700

Turn-key Large Scale Cannabis Farm on 40Ac with Residence

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Santa Margarita, CA

-Turn-key 125,000+ SF cultivation area with 2x active medium state and local licenses allowing for 2 Acres of canopy with expansion opportunities - County approved plans allow for future development...

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$1,100,000

$1,100,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Large Turnkey Preschool For Sale w/Property in Tulare County, CA

Tulare County, CA

- License Capacity: over 130 students, ages 2 ½ - 6 years (preschool and kindergarten) - Well-run, turnkey operation - Seller has owned and operated since school’s inception 43 years ago; Seller is...

$550,000

$550,000

Profitable restaurant inside busy food hall

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Profitable Restaurant Opportunity in High-Traffic Food Hall - Rancho Cucamonga Established in 2025, this turnkey restaurant operation presents an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a...

$95,000

$95,000

Landscape Installation and Maintenance Company

Madera County, CA

70% Maintence routes with contracts (134 accounts) which consists of 85% Commercial and 15% Residential 30% Landscape installation Longtime experienced loyal employees A+ Better Business Bureau rating...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

76 Branded Gas Station + Real Estate – San Bernardino CA

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Bernardino County, CA

76 Branded Gas Station + Real Estate Asking Price: $2,999,999 – Business & Real Property Included Rare opportunity to acquire an established 76-branded gas station, convenience store, and real estate...

$2,999,999

$2,999,999

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Family Medical Practice in the South Bay

Santa Clara County, CA

Family Medical Practice in the South Bay A family medical practice in the South Bay of California provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care for individuals and families throughout every...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $245,000

Confidential Turnkey Beachfront Restaurant Business – San Clemente, CA

San Clemente, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a newly established, fully operational turnkey restaurant business in Orange County, California. The business generated approximately $178,000 in net sales during its first...

$249,000

$249,000

The Dog Stop
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Take a BITE out of the pet care industry with five key revenue drivers in one modern facility!

$200,000

$200,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $857,271

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.