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Boutique Fitness Franchise

Los Angeles, CA

Upscale boutique fitness franchise in excellent location in Granada Hills shopping mall with strong anchors. 240+ members with 4.9 star reviews across Yelp, Google and Classpass. Excellent tenured...

$100,000

$100,000

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Established Farmers Agency For Sale In Irvine

Irvine, CA

Agent has been with Farmers Insurance for over 38 years and is looking to retire. The agency is well established and has 1 dually licensed staff. The service commissions are approximately 100,000 with...

$130,000

$130,000

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Established Salon & Spa in Duarte – High-Traffic Location.

Duarte, CA

Turnkey Beauty Salon & Spa for Sale – Fully Equipped & Ready to Go! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a well-established beauty salon and spa in a prime location! This beautifully designed...

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$47,000

$47,000

Cash Flow: $1,160

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Leading provider of industrial packaging and insulation solutions

San Juan Capistrano, CA

Master Pack presents an acquisition opportunity in the industrial packaging and insulation solutions sector, with a track record of over 44 years of excellence and a solid base of loyal, repeat...

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$575,000

$575,000

EBITDA: $166,114

Franchised Juice Bar - 100% Employee Run - High Gross - High Net

Los Angeles County, CA

Great opportunity to acquire a well-established, 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, franchised juice bar in a very desirable and upscale community of Los Angeles County. Please note, that...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $192,784

Round Table Pizza - CA

Alameda County, CA

Since its founding in 1959, Round Table Pizza has been recognized as "Pizza Royalty™” for its homemade dough, signature three-cheese blend and gold-standard ingredients topped to the edge. Customers...

$785,000

$785,000

Cash Flow: $221,380

Fresno Pool Service Route for Sale

Fresno County, CA

Great appreciative clients, all customers are very reasonable and friendly. Efficient routes that are organized daily by location. Excellent layout for growth. 6 of the 75 pools are chemical only...

$121,800

$121,800

Cash Flow: $139,500

Foodlicious Restaurant for Sale

North Hollywood, CA

An incredible opportunity awaits with Foodlicious, a well established restaurant located in the vibrant center of North Hollywood. Positioned in a high visibility area with excellent foot traffic,...

$70,000

$70,000

Successful Sub Shop Franchise For Sale

Grass Valley, CA

Established in 1992, this Port of Subs franchise presents a rare opportunity for an owner-operator to own a turnkey business and achieve the American dream. With over 30 years of loyal customers and a...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

Established Men’s Wellness Clinic in Prime West Hollywood Location

West Hollywood, CA

Business Overview Ultimate Male West Hollywood is a turnkey men’s wellness and aesthetics clinic located on iconic Sunset Boulevard, offering a full suite of in-demand services including Testosterone...

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$399,000

$399,000

Irvine - Coffee/Tea Boba Shop w/Kiosk Ordering System-ABSENTEE OWNER

Irvine, CA

Serious Inquiries Only: Fill out the contact form for a confidentiality agreement to be emailed to you AND SEND proof of funds. Both items required prior to disclosing sensitive business details....

$195,000

$195,000

High Volume Full Serve Bar & Grill Adjacent to Rose Parade route

Pasadena, CA

Unveiling an exceptional opportunity to own a high-volume Bar & Grill located in the heart of downtown Pasadena, California. Brilliantly situated adjacent to the vibrant Rose Parade route, this...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $405,000

Profitable Promotional Products Business - 23 Years in Los Angeles

$289,500 - Los Angeles County, CA

$289,500

Los Angeles County, CA

Kaden Hultgren

United Franchise Group

Profitable Liquor Store Just Off I-5 – Includes Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Siskiyou County, CA

Confidential liquor store with real estate for sale in Northern California, located just off the I-5 freeway. This turnkey operation features strong sales and steady traffic. Real property is included...

$1,295,000

$1,295,000

EBITDA: $203,097

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Fine Dining Restaurant & Bar– Fully Built-Out, Ready to Launch

Folsom, CA

Rare opportunity to take over a fully operational, beautifully constructed fine dining restaurant with almost 1 million invested in the buildout just two years ago. Located in one of the most...

$650,000

$650,000

Karen Muller

Cannabis Business Brokers, Inc

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Cannabis Business Brokers, Inc. was founded to bring a great depth of experience and professionalism to an industry that is rapidly expanding but experiencing growing pains. We have over 50 years combined experience in sales and purchases of businesses, including the liquor, pharmaceutical and restaurant industries. Our goal is to bring excellence to the sales process by a careful focus on due diligence of the business, so that sellers and buyers have access to the information and documentation that is standard in other industries.

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Mediterraenan Restaurant E-2 Visa Eligible - Owner Operator

Lake Forest, CA

Turnkey Mediterranean Fast-Casual Restaurant – Profitable & E-2 Visa Eligible Located in the heart of Lake Forest, this 1,070 sq ft restaurant comes fully equipped with a commercial kitchen, stylish...

$120,000

$120,000

Coffee Shop-cheap rent-$2560-good sales-bring your offer!!

San Diego County, CA

Imagine yourself as the owner of this thriving coffee café in San Diego County – a turnkey opportunity that's already winning hearts and generating solid profits. You'll step into a beautifully...

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$179,999

$179,999

San Diego Deli For Sale – Steady Sales, Easy to Run!

San Diego, CA

MOM’s Deli – Affordable Turnkey Opportunity in a Business Park Setting Here’s a hidden gem with big potential! MOM’s Deli is a clean, owner-friendly operation nestled in a busy business park with...

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$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $40,000

Award-Winning Bay Area Hair Studio: Loyal Clients, High Profit Margins

San Francisco, CA

Reviewing all offers by the 10/14 deadline. This award-winning hair salon is one of the most respected salons in the Bay Area, repeatedly named Best Hair Salon by multiple outlets, and backed by...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $181,104

Established CrossFit Gym in Prime Oakland Location – Going for a Steal

Emeryville, CA

Own a Piece of Oakland Fitness History – 20-Year Established CrossFit Gym for Sale After two incredible decades of building a strong, loyal community, we’re offering a rare opportunity to take over a...

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$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Profitable Postproduction Studio: Notable Clients, 21+ Years in Biz

Hollywood, CA

Reviewing all offers by the 10/14 offer date. Nationally recognized as a top postproduction facility, this brand is trusted for its intimate feel and robust capabilities, working with clients...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $201,550

Fox Theater / Entertainment Venue Opportunity

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Salinas, CA

Mahoney & Associates is pleased to present to the market The Fox Theatre at 241 Main St. in Salinas, California. The Fox Theatre stands as a historic gem, presenting a unique opportunity for...

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$4,500,000

$4,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County

$350,000 - Escondido, CA

$350,000

Escondido, CA

Kaden Hultgren

United Franchise Group

Irvine Dental Practice

Irvine, CA

Location, Location, Location! Presenting the LANDMARK SHOPPING CENTER, a rare opportunity to take over a thriving general practice in a prime high-traffic shopping center. Open just two days a week,...

$600,000

$600,000

Fast Growing Riverside Bar W/ High Cashflow, Low Rent & Overhead

Riverside, CA

For Sale By Owner. This is your chance to own one of Riverside’s fastest-growing craft beer taprooms. This bar is very profitable, has a well rounded calendar, and backed by an incredible community of...

$420,000

$420,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

Hospice Agency for Sale

Ventura County, CA

Overview: A well-established hospice agency in Ventura County, California. This reputable agency has been providing compassionate end-of-life care since 2017, and has garnered a stellar reputation in...

$579,000

$579,000

Established Business In Norco

Norco, CA

FOR SALE : RARIN' TO GO horse corrals , Establish business in the City Of Norco. This is a great business opportunity. Located in a highly desirable Location on 6th Street in the City of Norco. .82...

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$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Kitchen Catering commissary space cafe

San Diego, CA

Very Unique opportunity COMMISSARY KITCHEN WHOLESALE DREAM HUGE KITCHEN FULLY OPERATIONAL BY APPOINTMENT ONLY TEXT OR EMAIL AT FOR QUESTIONS ALL CLEAN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION GOOD MAINTENANCE ON...

$395,000

$395,000

Emissions Monitoring Systems - Proven Business Over 30 Years!

Anaheim, CA

We have been manufacturing and servicing emissions monitoring equipment for over 30 years. We are a trusted brand with a loyal customer base, proven cash flow, and we are the only producer in the...

$850,000

$850,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

Profitable and Well-Established Teriyaki Restaurant

Sacramento, CA

Well-established for over 15 years; current owner has operated since 2018. Excellent following of repeat customers and first time visitors. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Approximately 1,700...

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$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $188,541

CNC Manufacturing and Prototype Making

Santa Clara, CA

This business is in a good location, in the heart of Silicon Valley for 30 years. Serves customer needs for prototypes, special orders, and short-run production. Company has outside connections with...

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$320,000

$320,000

Cash Flow: $189,000

Car Wash with $232K EBITDA + New Cannabis Retail Royalty Stream

Los Angeles, CA

We are pleased to present the opportunity to acquire a rare car wash in Los Angeles. 5669 SF building situated on 17,190 SF of land and primely located on a major signalized corner, this car wash...

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$899,999

$899,999

Cash Flow: $212,432

Luxury Fashion Store with Outstanding Performance

$5,054,000 - Carmel, CA

$5,054,000

Carmel, CA

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Well-Established Feed Supply Business For Sale

Oroville, CA

Well-Established Feed Supply Business for Sale. A rare chance to purchase a long-standing feed supply store with a loyal customer base and excellent reputation. This business has served the community...

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$375,000

$375,000

Lighting business - Design, repair, sales

San Rafael, CA

Well established for over 20 years Lighting business in Marin County for sale. Owner is retiring. Sales over $1.2 million. Direct Retain, Designer networking, repairs etc Asking $250,000 which...

$250,000

$250,000

Village Roots Deli and Taproom

Fallbrook, CA

Artisan Deli & Taproom for Sale – Prime Fallbrook Location Fallbrook, CA | ? Deli & Taproom | Craft Beers, Local Wine, Veg-Friendly Business Overview Turnkey opportunity to own a beloved local...

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$100,000

$100,000

Juicy Juicy

Bermuda Dunes, CA

For Sale in Bermuda Dunes: Juicy Juicy, a vibrant juice bar dedicated to serving all-organic, fresh juices and delicious smoothies. Juicy Juicy believes in the philosophy "Drink Well, Live Well,"...

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$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

National Consumer Products Manufacturer & Distributor

California

This company is a market-leading manufacturer and distributor of premium consumer products, serving a rapidly growing segment of the health and lifestyle industry. With a vertically integrated...

$71,485,000

$71,485,000

Cash Flow: $8,298,254

Highly Profitable Roofing Contractor Southern California

California

Well-established Southern California roofing contractor specializing in multifamily reroofing, repair, and building envelope restoration services. Founded in 1970, company has proudly operated for...

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Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $5,102,421

Nationally Recognized Italian Kitchen for Sale | $2M Annual Revenue

Beaumont, CA

Rare opportunity to own Domenico’s Beaumont, one of only two remaining locations of the iconic family brand dating back to 1960. Still operated by the founder’s son, this pizzeria is known for...

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$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Leigh Apodaca

The Apodaca Group at Compass

Serving Orange County, CA

The Apodaca Group, in partnership with Compass Commercial, offers invaluable assistance to entrepreneurs aiming to sell their small businesses. Our team excels in identifying suitable buyers and ensuring seamless transitions for all parties involved, making us an attractive option for business owners contemplating a sale. Should you be exploring the sale of your business and require support in locating the ideal purchaser, we invite you to connect with The Apodaca Group. This collaborative effort could prove to be a highly advantageous stride in your journey. Leveraging our team's capacity to engage with a diverse pool of potential candidates on a daily basis potentially enhances the probability of discovering the perfect buyer for your enterprise. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask! Give us a call today!

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Large Full bar and restaurant for sale in El Sobrante

El Sobrante, CA

Established neighborhood restaurant and bar presents an exceptional investment opportunity in El Sobrante, Contra Costa County. This well-positioned establishment operates from a substantial 3,400...

$180,000

$180,000

Branded Mochi donuts and desserts shop for sale in Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

This established mochi donut and dessert shop represents a turnkey opportunity in Sacramento's competitive food service market. Located in a high-traffic shopping center with complementary anchor...

$200,000

$200,000

Growing and Profitable Amazon Kitchen Accessory Brand| Doing 4k/Month

$55,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$55,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Established Promotional Product Advertising Company

Contra Costa County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey promotional product advertising company with a strong reputation and repeat client base. The business specializes in helping companies...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $194,159

Stone Fabrication and Installation Business in Van Nuys

Van Nuys, CA

This is a sale of a Stone Fabrication and Installation Business in the City of Van Nuys. Business is a full-service stone fabrication and installation company specializing in marble , granite , quarts...

$285,000

$285,000

Trendy Dessert Shop in Prime Orange County Location – High Traffic

Orange, CA

This popular and profitable Devil & Angel Desserts shop is located in a prime, high-traffic area of Orange County, offering a stylish and modern space that draws dessert lovers from all over....

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$550,000

$550,000

EBITDA: $300,000

Premium Butcher Shop – Trusted Brand, Loyal Clients, Turnkey

San Francisco County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco #02209032 Cynthia Randall #01421980 Prequalified SBA Lending Option Available for Qualified Buyers Business Overview: This distinguished butcher shop has...

$4,200,000

$4,200,000

Cash Flow: $1,327,208

*Price Negotiable* Turnkey Franchise Store Specializing in LEGO

Temecula, CA

Turnkey Franchise Store Specializing in New and Used LEGO This established Bricks & Minifigs franchise presents an exceptional opportunity to own the only exclusive LEGO retailer in Temecula Valley....

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$425,000

$425,000

Great location, low rent

West Hollywood, CA

A beautiful , cozy and modern hair and nail shop for sale in West Hollywood , CA. Business has been around almost 6yrs. Currently I have 4 chair renters , I nail tech and some regular nail clients....

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$130,000

$130,000

Lounge and Restaurant w/ a type 1 hood in the Polk Street Corridor

San Francisco, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established bar and lounge w/ a full kitchen located in a prime, high-traffic area. This stylish and modern newly renovated venue features a beautifully...

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$150,000

$150,000

Turnkey Boba, Food & Hand-Rolled Ice Cream with Type 1 Hood!

San Pablo, CA

Step into ownership with this fully-equipped, turnkey rolling house located in a high-traffic San Pablo commercial plaza, anchored by major brands like McDonald’s and Starbucks. This established and...

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$150,000

$150,000

Turnkey Boba Cafe in Prime Mission District Location with Type 1 Hood

San Francisco, CA

An incredible opportunity to take over a thriving, fully-operational business in the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District. District Tea is a well-established, high-traffic café known for...

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$200,000

$200,000

Highly Profitable Hair Salon - Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County, CA

This highly successful salon has been in business for 28 years in a busy but safe shopping center. Located next to big-box stores with great foot traffic in a thriving strip-mall. The business has...

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$180,000

$180,000

EBITDA: $75,000

Dental Clinic in LA's Koreatown

Los Angeles, CA

Prime Dental practice for sale in Korea Town offered at $475,000. With state-of-the-art equipment, 5 fully equipped treatment rooms, high patient volume (9+ scaling patients/day, strong implant...

$475,000

$475,000

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.