San Diego, CA
Established Meineke Car Care Franchise for Sale in San Diego, CA This well-established automotive service franchise presents an exceptional investment opportunity in the thriving San Diego market....
Businesses For Sale in California
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Established Meineke Car Care Franchise For Sale
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$200,000
Established Permanent Makeup Pigment Manufacturing Company
California
For over 30 years, this well-established company has specialized in the production and sale of high-quality permanent makeup pigments for the beauty industry and paramedical applications. Founded in...
6
$700,000
Hot Chicken and SmashBurger Restaurant Mission Valley
San Diego, CA
Hot Chickz is a popular and thriving hot chicken restaurant located in the heart of Mission Valley, California. Renowned for its mouthwatering, crispy, and flavorful chicken, Hot Chickz has become a...
6
$350,000
Cash Flow: $750,000
Established Video Surveillance & Alarm Company
Riverside, CA
The Business was established in 1993 and incorporated in 2007. This business has an excellent reputation; offering CCTV, Burglar Alarm, Access Control and Data cabling services. It has earned trust of...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $197,000
Good Vibes Sound Bath
Palm Springs, CA
Established in 2023, Good Vibes Sound Bath offers premier floating sound bath events. With a global reach and attendees traveling worldwide for this unique and transformative experience, Good Vibes...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $73,251
Sacramento Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
Great income producing route. Strong payment histories on this seasoned route. Accounts are well distributed with each day in desirable regions. Pools are easy to maintain. Own your own...
$103,200
Cash Flow: $128,000
High-Traffic Boba + Coffee Shop in Historic Orange Circle – Turnkey!
Orange, CA
Established boba and coffee shop in the heart of Historic Orange Circle offering a rare turnkey opportunity in one of Orange County's most desirable locations. This thriving business benefits from...
$250,000
Dry Cleaners
Riverside, CA
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to own a well-established, full-service dry cleaning business in a high-visibility shopping center in Riverside. This business has been operating successfully for...
$160,000
PS Air & Bouschet Wine shop 47, 21 & 58 Liquor Licenses
Palm Springs, CA
First, step aboard Ps Air, an aviation-themed nightclub that captures the spirit of flight with a unique speakeasy vibe. This popular venue offers a delightful dining experience paired with specialty...
$650,000
WaBa Grill for sale! HIGH VOLUME SALES
Orange County, CA
*can change concept! Opportunity knocks with this well-established Waba Grill restaurant located in the heart of Orange County, California! This thriving business has built a loyal customer base for...
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$229,000
Cash Flow: $148,000
FranchiseIntelligent Office
Available Nationwide
Recurring Revenue. Scalable Growth. An Expanding Market. While the flexible office space business model has gone mainstream in the last few years, Intelligent Office has been thinking ahead of the market since 1995. We’ve put our insider’s knowledge to use by making deliberate decisions to identify where the market will be going to help keep our franchisee’s revenue growing. The number of global coworking members has grown 800% since 2015. To capitalize on this rising tide, we actively collaborate with our current franchise owners and their clients to identify unmet needs and opportunity areas that are waiting to be capitalized.
$175,000
See More FranchisesStretch Lab Franchise in the Heart of San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Own a profitable Stretch Lab franchise in one of San Diego’s most health-conscious neighborhoods. This is a proven, revenue-generating business with a loyal membership base and massive growth...
3
$140,000
Cash Flow: $76,800
Advanced Powder Coating
Palm Desert, CA
This Powder Coating, Sandblasting, and Chemical Stripping business for sale in Palm Desert presents an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs in the surface preparation and finishing industry. With a...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Profitable HVAC business in the Bay Area
$250,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Established Adult Day Health Care – Licensed for 125 Participants
Los Angeles County, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-standing Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) facility in Los Angeles County’s San Gabriel Valley area. Capacity & Licensing: Licensed for up to 125 participants,...
$1,300,000
Part-Time Business | Established San Mateo San Fran Territory
San Francisco, CA
This home-based Treasure Tower Rewards Program operates under a nationally recognized brand, serving a protected territory across San Mateo & San Fran and surrounding counties. The business offers a...
3
$39,980
Giti Majdy & Kian Kakavand
Transworld Business Advisors - San Jose South
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
· For over forty years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses · Ranked #1 in the industry by Entrepreneur Magazine every year since 2012 · Maintains an inventory of over 5,000 current and exclusive business listings at any time throughout the system. · Network of over 850 Transworld Brokers working for YOU! · 250+ Offices Worldwide · Working with us gives you access to the largest network, the most experienced team, and the most opportunities when buying or selling a business with us · Over 400,000 buyers in our database, the largest network in the industry! · The Transworld Sales Process has been used to consummate over 15,000 deals. · We spend more $$ marketing our listings than anyone else!
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Part-Time Business | Established Santa Clara County Accounts
San Jose, CA
This home-based Treasure Tower Rewards Program operates under a nationally recognized brand, serving a protected territory across Santa Clara County. The business offers a proven motivation and...
3
$22,140
Semi-Absentee Auto A/C & Radiator Shop
Shasta County, CA
This established and profitable business specializes in automotive cooling and air conditioning parts distribution. Operating under a well-known national brand, the business boasts a robust inventory...
$385,000
Cash Flow: $129,899
Profitable Trade Show Booth Fabrication Company – $3M+ Annual Revenue
Ontario, CA
This well-established trade show booth fabrication and event setup company is strategically located in Ontario, California – a prime hub for West Coast logistics and major trade show destinations....
6
$800,000
San Francisco Downtown Dental Office
San Francisco, CA
Great location modern Dental office...
6
$395,000
Cash Flow: $480,000
Profitable Health Supplement Franchise
Orange County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, well-established CheongKwanJang franchise store, a globally recognized leader in premium Korean red ginseng and health supplements. Operating for...
2
$950,000
Cash Flow: $260,000
FranchiseTouching Hearts at Home
Available in California
Touching Hearts at Home is one of the largest privately owned franchises in the Home Health industry. We help people age in place with dignity and care.
$75,000
See More FranchisesVibrant Cocktail Bar – Great Reputation – Absentee Owner!
Hayward, CA
Rare opportunity to own a profitable and well-loved cocktail bar in a high-traffic East Bay location. With strong brand recognition, loyal clientele, and streamlined operations, this bar is a turnkey...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $146,753
Thriving Franchise Sports Bar – $195k SDE & Brand New Equipment!
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-friendly bar and grill franchise in a truly desirable area of Rancho Cucamonga. With $1.8M in annual sales and a full liquor license, this...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $195,991
Easy to Run Amazon Listing
$58,900
San Francisco, CA
Profitable Spice Blending Biz with Equipment & Clients – Owner Ret.
Hollister, CA
Established Wholesale Spice Blending & Packaging Company – Turnkey Operation with Loyal Clients and Growth Potential Spices Unlimited Inc., located in Hollister, CA, is a long-standing wholesale...
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$249,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
Specialized Organic Meal Delivery Focused on Post-Birth Recovery
Marin County, CA
This enterprise has carved out a unique place in the maternal wellness space by offering organic, nutrition-packed meals specifically crafted for the postpartum phase. Established by a duo with...
$585,000
Cash Flow: $170,000
Commercial Construction Company with Explosive Growth
Shasta County, CA
Established in 1996, this well-respected commercial construction company has built a rock-solid reputation for quality, reliability, and professionalism across Northern California. With nearly three...
$1,795,000
Cash Flow: $313,027
Fully Operating Laundromat - Business Opportunity
Compton, CA
Fully operating large laundromat with 33 washers and 26 dryers (13 sets). Waterless water heaters. New card reading system with security wall and new coin change machine for coin operating options. 2...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Powder Coating Business
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a well-established and consistently profitable industrial powder coating and sandblasting company with over 25 years of operational history and a strong presence in Southern California. The...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $320,000
Canvas Manufacturing Business
Tehama County, CA
This well-established canvas manufacturing business has been serving the community for decades, offering a wide range of high-quality products and services. Specializing in manufacturing custom canvas...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $26,270
Mission Foods Route For Sale Santa Rosa CA $179,000
Santa Rosa, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Santa Rosa CA $179,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$179,000
Cash Flow: $123,469
FranchiseSafeSplash Swim School
Available Nationwide
Empower families, strengthen communities, and grow a business with real meaning. Own a SafeSplash Swim School—Where Purpose Meets Profit.
$60,000
See More FranchisesMarket Sushi Franchise In Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
Immediately to the right at the entrance of the Supermarket. Busy market with heavy foot traffic daily and excellent visibility. Business Highlights: *Gross Sales: $30,000/month *Net Income:...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $129,600
Indio Spa & Boutique
Indio, CA
Beautiful Indio Spa & Boutique is a full-service spa located within Worldmark Resort a major resort property, with approximately 500 suites. This Spa offers a luxurious experience to its established...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $95,438
Jazz Hotel Palm Springs
$5,200,000
Palm Springs, CA
Dog Training - Price Reduced
El Cajon, CA
Specialized in Dog Training (90%) and Boarding. Established in 2015....
$300,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Aamco Center with Assumable SBA loan
Orange County, CA
Established Location – in Los Angeles County Fully Equipped & Staffed – Turnkey operation Strong Gross Sales – Immediate cash flow SBA Loan Assumption – Only ~3% interest, low-down and monthly payment...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
FranchiseNEXTAFF
Available in California
Nextaff - The Most Influential Staffing Franchise in America
$175,000
See More FranchisesElectrical Contracting Business with Established Clientele CA
Arcadia, CA
This well-established electrical contracting business has been serving the community for many years with a strong reputation for quality and reliability. It comes fully equipped and ready for a new...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $44,125
Manufacturers Representative, Cold Storage
El Dorado County, CA
The business owner had experience in the refrigeration and HVAC industries before starting work as an inside sales representative for cold storage manufacturing. After excelling in the role, the...
$675,000
Cash Flow: $212,026
Long Standing Auto Repair Shop in Great Location
Los Alamitos, CA
Great opportunity to purchase a long standing auto repair business in an excellent location. Located in the beautiful city of Los Alamitos, across from Los Alamitos Elementary, DT Automotive has been...
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$399,999
Cash Flow: $95,000
Established Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location, 10 Years+ Business
Arcadia, CA
This well-known Taiwanese restaurant is a rare opportunity in a high-traffic, prime location. With over a decade of strong performance, this restaurant has built a loyal customer base that appreciates...
5
$150,000
Turn-Key Restaurant for Sale in Prime Woodland Hills Location
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to own a profitable, fully equipped restaurant in the heart of Woodland Hills on busy Ventura Blvd. This 295 sq. ft. turn-key operation has been a neighborhood favorite for over 12...
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$99,000
Cash Flow: $48,000
Patrick Totah
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco 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.
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Car Wash- Full Service- Located in the heart of Fairifeld CA
Fairfield, CA
This is a Full Service Car Wash business located on a very busy street. It is the oldest car wash in Fairfield and the only hand wash in town. We get a mix of cars but mostly higher-end vehicles that...
2
$275,000
EBITDA: $141,000
Beauty Salon opportunity
Monterey Park, CA
Turnkey opportunity to own a spacious and well maintained beauty salon in the vibrant center of Monterey Park. Originally established in 1986, this salon was a popular and trusted destination for...
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$25,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Iconic 76-Year Western Wear Business & Prime Real Estate
$3,800,000
California
Popular plant based Italian eatery for sale /profitable prime location
Los Angeles, CA
Thriving Plant-Based Italian Eatery for Sale – Prime Location & Profitable Turnkey opportunity to own a popular, well-established plant-based Italian eatery in a busy, high-traffic neighborhood. Known...
6
$220,000
Fastest Labs of Richmond & Oakland CA
Richmond, CA
At Fastest Labs, we offer accurate and detailed drug and DNA testing services. OVERVIEW: An exciting opportunity awaits! Introducing Fastest Labs of Richmond & Oakland, a well-established and...
2
$140,000
FranchisePainter1
Available in California
With $560,311 in Avg Gross Sales, Painter1 blends decades of experience with innovative, owner-focused improvements for streamlined success.
$70,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Gift & Art Glass Shop for Sale-Prime Pismo Beach Location
Pismo Beach, CA
Dynasty Gems, a well-established hand-blown glass and gift shop, is now available for purchase after 28 years of serving locals and visitors. Located just steps from the Pismo Beach Pier, this prime...
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$125,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Profitable Indoor Children's Playground with Growth Potential
Corona, CA
Romp-o-Rama, located in a thriving community in Corona, California, is a well-established and highly regarded indoor children’s playground. Established in 2015, Romp-o-Rama has set and continues to...
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$1,500,000
Turnkey Auto Body Shop Opportunity in Prime Sun Valley
Los Angeles, CA
Seize the opportunity to own a thriving auto body business ideally situated on a high-visibility major street in Sun Valley. This established shop has been serving the community for 5 years and comes...
5
$250,000
Successful Operating Retail space
Los Angeles, CA
This is a great business in the most iconic hotel in downtown Los Angeles- The Biltmore Hotel. We are selling because we are moving out of state. We want someone that will appreciate the space and its...
6
$99,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant - OC Mediterranean Restaurant – Location, Location, Location! Established in 2021, this thriving Mediterranean restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in the...
5
$329,000
Successful Large Thai Restaurant
Mojave, CA
This Beautiful Thai Restaurant needs nothing to earn great profits on your first day of ownership. The knowledgeable owners have enjoyed a successful career here for nearly 10 years. Retirement is...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
JiangHu Bistro
Alhambra, CA
JiangHu Bistro — The Largest and Most Fully-Licensed, Professionally Equipped Livehouse Bar in Los Angeles Size: 7,647 sq.ft. + outdoor patio at the entrance Parking: Over 270 free parking spaces...
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$380,000
Automotive Repair Shop
Alameda County, CA
Great opportunity to own a 45 years established, fully equipped, thriving automotive repair shop in prime area of Alameda county, East Bay. Floor space: 3200 sq.ft; Rent: $6358/ mo ; Gross: $...
$335,000
Nationwide Distribution Business for Sale
Glendale, CA
This listing is for an Importing and nationwide distribution business specializing in hookahs, hookah accessories and tobacco. Business has over 20 years of pristine reputation in a highly lucrative...
$6,500,000
Cash Flow: $800,000
FranchiseJunk King
Available Nationwide
Junk King, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading junk removal franchise. With us, your path to business ownership can experience the royal treament!
$50,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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.
