California
This established B2B California-based service company has been operating for over 30 years with a reputation for reliability, expertise, and repeat clientele. The company generates consistent revenue...
California
This established B2B California-based service company has been operating for over 30 years with a reputation for reliability, expertise, and repeat clientele. The company generates consistent revenue...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $308,000
Chula Vista, CA
FLAM’s Pizza is a turnkey takeout and delivery shop designed for simplicity, efficiency, and profitability. The space offers approximately 1,200 sq. ft. of well-laid-out kitchen and service area,...
$125,000
California
Own a small, profitable portfolio of solo runs! › 3 Dedicated Solo Runs › Dedicated runs offer consistent, reliable revenue. › This business would be an excellent opportunity for a hands-on...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $128,925
Palo Alto, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-margin digital agency built to help coaches, consultants, and agencies consistently close high-ticket clients—without relying on cold outreach or...
$1,100,000
EBITDA: $750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Placer County, CA
Discover this rare opportunity to own a highly reputable alcohol and rehabilitation center, situated in a serene and private and secluded 4.9-acre location. The facility offers a peaceful, therapeutic...
$2,150,000
Hayward, CA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Established 5-star European auto repair shop specializing in Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, and Audi vehicles. Located on a high-traffic corridor in Hayward, CA, with a 31,000-49,500...
$999,000
Cash Flow: $199,000
Sonoma County, CA
SBA Pre-Qualified! A unique opportunity to purchase a thriving national franchise Fitness Center in Sonoma County California. In 2024 the business generated revenues exceeding $553,000 and the owner...
$825,000
Cash Flow: $232,754
Orange County, CA
This is a bike rental and bike sales business in a prime, high-traffic ocean front tourist area. The location alone allows the business to generate consistent rental income. This provides a...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Glendora, CA
This charming, turn-key restaurant is ideally positioned in the heart of Glendora’s vibrant downtown district — a sought-after San Gabriel Valley destination known for its small-town charm, year-round...
$269,000
Yucaipa, CA
Established Bathtub Refinishing Business - 20 Years of Proven Success This turnkey bathtub refinishing business offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established operation with...
$48,000
Cash Flow: $84,000
Available Nationwide
Restoring What Matters Most™ - Full-Service Property Restoration
$100,000
See More FranchisesSan Diego, CA
General auto repair, transmission and suspension service. Increasing revenue and profits year after year. In business for 43 years, with a long, consistent history of profitability. This business has...
$448,000
Cash Flow: $170,000
Roseville, CA
This thriving pond landscaping and retail business has been a cornerstone in the greater Sacramento area for over 21 years. With strong brand recognition and a stellar reputation, the buyer will...
$529,000
Cash Flow: $260,000
$457,808
Kings County, CA
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
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Burbank, CA
This is a profitable business Providing Creative and production office space for all Entertainment industry such as, recording studios, Music producers, Records companies, Publishing companies, Tech...
$2,800,000
Cash Flow: $10,600
SEAN LINCH
Paragon Acquisitions International
Serving San Diego County, CA
As a forward-thinking Business Brokerage headquartered in California, Paragon Business Brokers distinguishes itself through a depth of knowledge, astute insights, and a commitment to fostering successful transactions. https://www.paragonacquisitionsintl.com Our specialization is centered around CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS SALES and MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, both within the United States and across international markets. This focused approach equips our brokers with a nuanced understanding of the prevailing market dynamics, empowering them to provide tailored solutions that address the unique needs of sellers and buyers. At Paragon, we serve as a comprehensive resource for all your brokerage needs, providing you with the guidance and support essential for navigating the intricacies of the transaction process. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals, each a full-time Business Broker or Agent with a wealth of expertise in the realm of CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS SALES and MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS. Collaborating with a Paragon Broker means engaging with a seasoned professional who is well-versed in the nuances of both selling and buying procedures. Your journey with us is marked by a commitment to your objectives and a steadfast dedication to achieving a successful outcome. Choose Paragon for a partnership rooted in knowledge, integrity, and a genuine commitment to your success.
Los Angeles, CA
The Company, with over 15 years of expertise in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), metaverse, and artificial intelligence (AI), is dedicated to transforming workforce performance across...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $302,347
Tracy, CA
This established restaurant is located in a high-traffic shopping center, surrounded by major retailers including Walmart, Costco, Home Depot, Best Buy, and HomeGoods. It also sits next to popular...
$368,000
Garden Grove, CA
Rare chance to acquire a premium Subway location at exceptional value pricing. Previously high-performing store with proven $590K+ revenue capability offers significant recovery upside for experienced...
$165,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
California
A rare chance to acquire a thriving specialty bakery with both wholesale and retail revenue streams. Known for its clean-label, gluten-free, and plant-based baked goods, the business has built a loyal...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $116,752
Fresno County, CA
Thriving, multi-location tire and auto service franchise system with a proven track record and strong operational foundation. Established in 2001, the brand operates 5 stores - 3 corporate-owned and 2...
$4,500,000
EBITDA: $799,794
Available Nationwide
McAlister’s Deli® offers guests more than hearty sandwiches piled high and sides worth sharing. Through genuine Southern hospitality and friendly conversation, we aim to make every guest feel like our place is their place, too. Become a part of something special with a McAlister’s Deli® of your very own.
$425,000
See More FranchisesLos Angeles, CA
Fast-food franchise in the bustling Koreatown neighborhood of LA. This location benefits from extremely high foot traffic and low monthly rent of just $4,300. The business, currently run by an...
$59,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Located in the heart of Encino, this medical spa offers advanced, results-driven aesthetic treatments in a luxurious and welcoming setting. It combines the latest non-invasive technologies with...
$1,499,000
Cash Flow: $473,381
$239,000
Azusa, CA
San Clemente, CA
Executive Summary Cottage Bliss is a beloved local boutique located in the heart of San Clemente’s iconic Avenida Del Mar. A whimsical retail gem, this established store features an enchanting mix of...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Orange County, CA
Profitable, well-known Mongolian BBQ restaurant in Orange County — established in 1989 with a loyal customer base and 4.5-star Google rating (500+ reviews). This business has thrived for 36 years...
$478,000
Cash Flow: $214,000
Santa Rosa, CA
Perfect for an entrepreneur, dealership group, or investor looking for a turnkey operation with signi*cant growth potential. Continue the legacy — or expand by leveraging the shop space, DMV services,...
$85,000
Murphys, CA
Hovey Winery – Boutique Winery Opportunity in the Heart of Murphys Offered at $500,000 Cash or $600,000 Seller Carry Option Discover a rare opportunity to own one of Murphys’ beloved boutique...
$500,000
San Jose, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly reputable concrete contracting business with over four decades of consistent profitability and loyal clientele. Operating since the...
$2,250,000
Cash Flow: $653,000
Covina, CA
Thriving Security & Manufacturing Business for Sale – Fully Automated, 64-Year Track Record Overview This turnkey operation produces and sells two synergistic lines of safety and security hardware,...
$725,000
California
Acquire a Profitable, Top-Rated Yoga Institute with Global Reach Turnkey, six-figure yoga school with a registered trademarked brand. Offers online and destination-based teacher trainings with 500+...
$497,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
Available in California
Low-cost entry + elite training = fast-track success. Start strong with less risk and full support. 2024 Average Franchisee Earnings $110,085
$50,000
See More FranchisesLos Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-performing nail salon located in a prime Los Angeles area. Known for its modern design, consistent quality, and welcoming atmosphere, the...
$199,000
Diamond Bar, CA
Location, location! The store is located in Diamond Bar and has been operating successfully for over 10 years. The two owners are retiring and are now offering the business for sale. The current...
$150,000
$6,500,000
Vista, CA
Newport Beach, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable and established Permanent Makeup (PMU) business and training academy located in beautiful Newport Beach, CA. The studio has built an excellent...
$385,000
Riverside County, CA
This fitness studio franchise presents a streamlined workout model built around fast-paced kickboxing routines designed to deliver measurable results. Sessions are just 30 minutes long, making it a...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Available in California
Since 1992, Alloy's personalized training programs cater to the premium 45-65 age group, boasting the highest retention and real results in the $33 billion fitness industry.
$150,000
See More FranchisesPlacerville, CA
Placerville Public House – Turnkey Main Street Gastropub in Historic Downtown Placerville, CA. - Have you always wanted to own a pub, and deepen your roots in the community? Here’s a fantastic...
$475,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Do you have cabinet manufacturing experience? Are you ready to own a company with a solid reputation, proven resilience, and significant growth potential? This full-service custom cabinetry business,...
$625,000
Cash Flow: $312,756
Truckee, CA
BBQ Restaurant and full service catering business established 19years. Location in beautiful Truckee Ca. a mountain town known for skiing, hiking, biking, golf, fishing, Donner Lake, 14mi from Lake...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Sacramento, CA
SALE PENDING Have you ever dreamed of owning a flower shop that’s both rewarding and fun? Now’s your chance. Le’s Flowers, a well-established floral business in Sacramento, is ready for a new owner to...
$105,000
EBITDA: $13,819
San Jose, CA
Long-standing convenience store with OFF-SALE BEER & WINE license in San Jose. Established in 1993, this neighborhood staple has built a loyal customer base with steady, repeat sales. Current...
$300,000
Jim Pate
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,200 clients, selling/leasing over 1,600 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 75 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 7,500 valuations completed.
Bellflower, CA
Business for sale. Will be relocating and looking to sell my thriving beauty supply store....
$250,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
Auburn, CA
Fully established business with loyal customer base and loved in the community. Ready for a new owner to continue and expand. Space is fully stocked and beautifully merchandised. All systems have been...
$136,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
$750,000
San Francisco, CA
Clovis, CA
Established cafe lounge in high traffic shopping center. Fresh made coffees, teas, pastry, boba, toppings, and fruits. Unique lounge like no other in the Fresno Valley. Sale includes 2 weeks of...
$152,000
Pasadena, CA
Step into ownership of one of Anaheim’s most trusted pet grooming and boarding studio—fully staffed, beautifully maintained, and thriving with loyal, repeat clientele. With $520,000 in annual revenue...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $320,000
Available Nationwide
The Future of Dry Cleaning!
$125,000
See More FranchisesChino, CA
The Pipe King Smoke Shop, is a well-regarded smoke shop located at 12200 Central Ave, Ste A, in Chino, California. Established in 2010, it has built a reputation for offering a wide selection of...
$150,000
California
Community compounding pharmacy, well established, owners looking to exit. Staff in place for success....
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
San Francisco County, CA
Corner bar located in San Francisco. Needs an owner operator....
$200,000
California
Northern California Background Investigation Company - SC2132 Financial Information Asking Price: $599,000 Cash Flow: $175,000 Gross Revenue: $500,000 Down Payment: $399,000 Financing: Yes Adjusted...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $175,000
Westlake Village, CA
This menswear retailer is a long-established upscale men’s clothing retailer serving affluent clientele in Westlake Village, Lake Sherwood, and North Ranch. Founded in 1988, the store has built a...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Cathedral City, CA
Palm Springs Mirror & Glass is a well-established business specializing in custom glass, windows, and mirrors, proudly serving the community for more than 70 years. With a strong reputation for...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $224,440
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
Exclusively Listed by: The Gas Broker, Inc. Address: 56245 California 371, Anza, CA 92539 Please Do Not Visit Site Until You Speak With Broker. No Speaking with Employees/Ownership & Do Not Loiter on...
$2,995,000
Los Angeles, CA
Located in a prime location within 1 block of the Greek Houses of USC, just one block away from the USC school campus in a Starbucks Anchored Retail Center including popular restaurants with a parking...
$119,500
California
Northern Californian Child Safety Pool Fence Company - SC2241 Financial Information Asking Price: $349,000 Cash Flow: $140,000 Gross Revenue: $200,000 Down Payment: $349,000 Adjusted EBITDA: $65,000...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
Available Nationwide
Replace your income, or earn EXTRA INCOME and keep your job. Earn money 24/7 with HEALTHY VENDING.
$30,000
See More FranchisesCalifornia 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.