Walnut Creek, CA
Price negotiable for the right buyer. Happy to share financial info upon request! If you’re looking to step into a successful business with a strong foundation, loyal clientele, and built-in systems...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Established Auto Detail Shop & Office Space/Apartment
4
$175,000
Optical Lab 39-Year Established
Orange County, CA
Wheeler Optical Lab is a well-established optical business with both wholesale and retail operations, serving the vision care industry through multiple revenue channels. Wholesale Division: The...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $102,000
For Sale: Two Profitable STAR-Certified Smog Check Stations – Turnkey.
Costa Mesa, CA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Two Profitable STAR-Certified Smog Check Stations - Turnkey Operations Established in 2010, this dual-location automotive service business offers an exceptional passive income...
5
$495,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Growing Mobile Pet Services Franchise - San Diego Co, CA
San Diego County, CA
Looking for an exciting opportunity in the booming pet care industry? Woofie’s is a rapidly growing pet services franchise with approximately 50 new franchisees added in just the last two years. This...
3
$48,000
One-Stop Shop Business Opportunity
Acton, CA
Great Business Opportunity! One-Stop Shop offering so much more than printing . . . Color and Black & White Copy Service; Shipping Services from FedEx to Post Office Boxes; Office Supplies from Pens...
6
$375,000
Tastea Alhambra- Price Adjustment
Alhambra, CA
? Turnkey Restaurant in Prime Alhambra Location – $375,000 349 E Main St #104, Alhambra, CA 91801 1,260 sq ft | Fully Equipped | $4,732/mo Rent | Unlimited Parking Looking for a rock-solid restaurant...
6
$325,000
Fine Dining Restaurant With Type 47 Liquor License - SC2225
California
Northern California Fine Dining Restaurant With Type 47 Liquor License - Absentee Owner! - SC2225 Financial Information Asking Price: $750,000 Cash Flow: $270,000 Gross Revenue: $1,100,000 Down...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $270,000
Type 48 Full Liquor Bar with Property Yolo County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Yolo County, CA
Here’s an opportunity to own a great Neighborhood Bar with Property and a Type 48 Full Liquor License! This place has an appealing neighborhood bar feel with a comfortable interior and plenty of...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
Southern California CPA Practice
Orange County, CA
Gross Revenue: $1,900,000 (May 2024 – April 2025) Asking Price: $2,375,000 Established in 2004, this CPA-led firm offers tax preparation, business consulting, and bookkeeping services. The firm...
$2,375,000
Cash Flow: $673,200
Franchise Ice Cream in Affluent South OC *UNDER CONTRACT
Orange County, CA
Turn key opportunity to own an ice cream franchise in a busy shopping center in affluent south Orange County. Located in between a movie theater, restaurants, and next to a fountain and park, there is...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $38,000
FranchisePickUp USA Fitness
Available in California
PickUp USA Fitness clubs are full-service, basketball-focused gyms, offering pickup basketball games with referees, basketball training, cardio/weight rooms & much more!
$50,000
See More FranchisesHaagen-Dazs Semi Absentee (Sacramento)
Sacramento County, CA
Turnkey opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable Häagen-Dazs franchise located in a high-traffic area with strong year-round foot traffic. This premium ice cream store has been serving...
$399,900
Cash Flow: $147,742
Since 1995, Established and Profitable Business Opportunity
Plumas County, CA
Incredible opportunity to live a "less stress lifestyle" in the beautiful California Sierra Mountains and own a well established business that has been a part of the Graeagle community for over 30...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Design Forward Profitable Wholesale Brand/$519K 24' Rev/173K+ SDE
$190,000
Los Angeles, CA
Liquor Store – Low Rent – West Los Angeles Area
Los Angeles County, CA
Great opportunity to own a well-established, low rent, Liquor Store. Average Monthly Gross Revenues: $50,000.00+- Gross Revenues DO NOT include Lotto Sales Price: $295,000.00 + Estimated Inventory of...
$295,000
Established Jewelry Business – 30+ Years, Loyal Clientele, High Profit
Lakewood, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey jewelry design and repair business with over three decades of success in a high-traffic Southern California retail center. The...
2
$150,000
Cynthia Randall
Transworld Business Advisors of San Francisco
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors brings buyers and sellers together. We are the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses and mergers and acquisitions. Adding value by assisting business owners in the confidential sale of their business. Through the process, we also assist entrepreneurs to find opportunities of business ownership through buying existing businesses or franchises. Transworld Business Advisors has assisted thousands of owners with the sale of their businesses domestically and internationally.
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Northern California High-End Home Services Business - Discreet Sale
California
Are you looking for a profitable, low-overhead business with substantial recurring revenue and a loyal customer base? A well-established home services business in a high-demand market is now quietly...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $250,000
Branded Hotel for Sale In Anderson Near Redding, CA for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Anderson, CA
This Best Western Hotel , built in 1978, has 39 units and a Manger Suite in a two story, Exterior corridor building. All spacious guest rooms include microwaves, cable television, refrigerators,...
$5,000,000
Cash Flow: $850,000
Turn-Key Restaurant Opportunity in Excellent Location
Monterey County, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly regarded restaurant located in a prime location on the Monterey Peninsula. This full-service restaurant has built a loyal customer base and...
2
$1,495,000
Fully Absentee FatBurger Franchise or Bring Your Own Concept
Riverside County, CA
ASSET SALE!! - ABSENTEE Established FATBURGER and Buffalo Express Franchise or Bring your OWN Concept This business currently BREAKS EVEN as a fully absentee concept. It is listed for less than the...
3
$199,999
Cash Flow: $1,000
High-End Restaurant in Chino Hills
Chino Hills, CA
Rare opportunity to own high end chinese restaurants! Rare opportunity to own high end Chinese restaurant businesses at Chino Hills . We are offering the opportunity for a new owner to take the reins...
6
$550,000
FranchiseFurry Land Mobile Pet Grooming
Available in California
Furry Land Mobile Grooming is a luxury grooming van service that comes right to your door
$150,000
See More FranchisesWellness Center (CRYO/IV/Red Light) Franchise LA and OC Territories
California
Step into the booming multi-billion dollar wellness industry with exclusive development rights to Arctic Elevation - a premium cryotherapy and holistic health franchise offering state-of-the-art...
$70,000
Prime Location – Turnkey Bubble Tea & Dessert Cafe on Busy Main Street
La Verne, CA
Business Overview Step into a profitable and fully equipped bubble tea and dessert café with a full commercial kitchen, located in the heart of La Verne's student hub. This vibrant, turn-key...
6
$129,000
California Staging Co. - Transform Your Space, Maximize Your Value
$40,000
Oakland, CA
Palm Springs Fine Men's Salon
Palm Springs, CA
Excellent location at Kaptur Plaza on Tahquitz Canyon Way, next to the Renaissance Hotel, Palm Springs Fine Men’s Salon will be your haven for all men’s hair, skin care and grooming services. From ear...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $112,040
Established Sign & Graphics Business for Sale
Orange County, CA
Established Sign & Graphics Business for Sale - Turnkey Sign Shop in High-Growth Orange County Market Turn-key opportunity to own a successful sign-making franchise in the heart of South Orange...
$55,000
Mail station since 1980 in Saratoga for sale!
San Jose, CA
Well established mail station that has been in Saratoga since the early 1980s. Equipped with 388 PO boxes with multiple sizes as passive income for sale! Grandfathered with the option to ship with...
5
$149,000
Turnkey Gongcha Boba tea shop/resstaurant opportunity !
Chino Hills, CA
Great opportunity to own a profitable and established Gong Cha Boba Tea Shop Franchise ! Easy to run business world known Franchise Boba shop, located at a High traffic area. the shop is located at...
4
$200,000
Profitable, Turnkey, Well Established Childcare Center with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Martinez, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established Turnkey Business opportunity with Real Estate. Fully equipped and operational child care center, ready to continue delivering exceptional child...
$2,399,999
Cash Flow: $285,000
Barbershop located in Hemet
Hemet, CA
Established Barbershop Business for Sale – Prime Growth Opportunity! Looking to expand your barbershop’s market presence? Here’s an incredible opportunity to acquire a well-established barbershop in a...
5
$40,000
Mobile Golf Simulator Event Rentals
Lake Forest, CA
Overview: The golf simulator rental industry is experiencing a significant surge in demand, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. This business model offers a unique...
4
$35,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
FranchiseOffice Evolution
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.
$175,000
See More FranchisesCafe i Bayview District of SF
San Francisco, CA
Small Cafe with limited cooking. Has Beer and Wine. Must See!...
$39,500
Thriving dog grooming business in La Canada Flintridge, CA for sale.
La Canada Flintridge, CA
Established pet grooming salon in affluent La Canada Flintridge offers exceptional opportunity for owner-operator. Operating since 2019 in a location that has served as a grooming facility for over 45...
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$230,000
Cash Flow: $108,000
Real Estate(Land & Building) - Discount and Liquidation Business
$900,000
Riverside County, CA
Customs Import/Export Brokerage - El Monte, CA
El Monte, CA
This import/export business located in El Monte, California, was established in 1995. Runs with a staff of four, including the owner - with office space, but can be run anywhere in the US. This is a...
$1,139,000
Mission's Tortilla Route, North Riverside, CA
Riverside, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the North Riverside, California region for $90,000! Currently generating $637,726 in yearly sales and nets $68,940. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $68,940
FranchiseArchadeck Outdoor Living
Available Nationwide
Our outdoor living space franchise is backed by over 40 years of experience and has completed nearly $1B in projects throughout the country. From decks, patios, porches, and more, we are a dominant force in outdoor living spaces.
$50,000
See More Franchises25 Years in business Tailoring, Alterations, Clothing Repair Business
Kern County, CA
Well established, Repeat customers, and new customers constantly coming. Not many competitions around. Clothing repair Alterations/Retail T-shirt business for sale. In business over 25 years, serving...
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$100,000
Cash Flow: $168,000
5 Days Deli in Affluent Coastal Community
Santa Barbara County, CA
Don't miss this rare chance to acquire a well-established deli offering a unique blend of grab-and-go convenience and casual dine-in comfort. Featuring a customer-favorite menu of sandwiches, sushi,...
$186,000
Cash Flow: $124,000
Northern California Kitchen Exhaust and Commercial Restaurant Hood Cle
California
Northern California Kitchen Exhaust and Commercial Restaurant Hood Cleaning Company - Absentee Owned! - SC2223 Financial Information Asking Price: $399,000 Cash Flow: $90,000 Gross Revenue: $375,000...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
FedEx ISP Owner Operator Multi Local Routes in OC
Orange County, CA
This is a turnkey opportunity to acquire a well-established FedEx Independent Service Provider (ISP) operation based out of the Anaheim Hub in Southern California. The business currently operates four...
4
$450,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Palm Springs' favorite retreat for floating!
Palm Desert, CA
It's a great business for locals and tourists. We have three rooms for floatation therapy, an infrared therapy sauna that fits up to four people, and five rooms equipped for facials, body scrubs or...
2
$150,000
Rachael Yun
California Bridge Realty
Serving Orange County, CA
As a Real Estate Professional team, CalBridge team recognizes and values trust in their client's place as a Buyer , Seller and investor. CalBridge strive to do their very best every day to exceed their client's expectations. CalBridge team's sales consistently go up in the plethora of multifaceted real estate translations including Commercial, New Construction Sales, Residential re-sale, Real Estate Investment, Property Management, and The First Time Home Buyer. Additionally, CalBridge property management department will give their best service in the area which includes finding and qualifying tenants in a short period of time and managing smoothly without any problems.
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Full-Service Car Wash $290,000, Property Available for $990,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
• BUSINESS ONLY $290,000, Property Available for $990,000 • Established Reputation: San Bernardino is recognized as the first full-service car wash to offer 100% hand wash services since 1989,...
$290,000
Thriving Bar & Nightclub Now Available in San Francisco!
San Francisco, CA
Discover a thriving Bar & Nightclub, established for over 11 years and flourishing post-COVID! With diverse revenue streams, this venue generated $1,165,910 in gross revenue for 2024. Valuable...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $226,213
A Passive Toy Vending Machine That Makes $54,000/Year in the U.S.?!
$30,000
San Diego, CA
Profitable Branded Café in Roseville Area
Roseville, CA
We are pleased to offer this long-established and profitable Cafe business in an excellent area! This licensed brand is well known and has an exceptional reputation for its quality menu and great...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $98,000
Mission's Tortilla Route, Encinitas, CA
San Diego, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Encinitas, California region for $195,000! Expected to generate $633,100 in yearly sales and net an estimated $86,558. Distributorship and territory are...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $86,558
FranchiseApricot Lane Boutique
Available Nationwide
Apricot Lane Boutique is the #1 women’s fashion franchise. $758K AUV, launch in as little as 6 months, no fashion experience required!
$80,000
See More FranchisesIconic business for sale in the heart of historic Nevada City
Nevada City, CA
Established in 1988 on Commercial Street in Nevada City, California, J.J. Jackson’s is known for its curated selection of beautiful and unique textiles, tableware, body care, travel gear, greeting...
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$129,000
PIZZA RESTAURANT Located on busy Street, connecting two Cities
Norco, CA
Pizza open 7 days, 11am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday to 8:30pm • Offers large variety of choice selections from Specialty Pizza to Meat, Vegetarian, Cheese, Hawaiian Pizza’s • Chicken lovers Favorite...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $62,490
Premium Boutique Charcuterie Restaurant/Catering
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco DRE #02209032 Cynthia Randall DRE #01421980 Turnkey boutique restaurant in a prime location | Premium special event catering for corporate, family, and...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $87,865
Premier Stucco and Sandblasting Contractor
San Diego County, CA
NEW PRICE! Seller Motivated - Price reduced below valuation. A great opportunity to own a well run - established stucco contractor. Premier Stucco and Sandblasting Contractor - Company provides...
$775,000
Cash Flow: $266,153
Fitness Center – Franchise Resale
San Diego County, CA
Fitness Center – Franchise Resale - Currently Semi Absentee managed NEW PRICE - Motivated Seller! All new Equipment! Opportunity for an Owner Operator to be a hands on be manager and increase sales...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $115,726
Paris Baguette - High Volume & Nets $50K Monthly Avg, SBA, Full Staff
Los Angeles County, CA
Top-Producing Paris Baguette Franchise – High-Volume, Turnkey Operation This is a rare opportunity to acquire a top-producing Paris Baguette franchise, one of the leading bakery café brands known for...
$2,900,000
Cash Flow: $600,000
Exceptional Dog Grooming Business For Sale
Palm Springs, CA
Founded in 2013, this Company is a trailblazing Dog Grooming business that identified a gap in the market - the absence of self-service dog wash facilities in the Coachella Valley. Their innovative...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $101,088
Recession-Resistant ADAS Calibration, North County, San Diego, CA
San Marcos, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, turnkey Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration business. With modern vehicles increasingly reliant on ADAS, calibration is a required...
$219,000
Profitable-Turnkey Barbering College in Central Valley
California
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a Profitable College with Current Students in place and New Students signing up continuously. This turnkey specialty Barber and Barber Crossover College...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $127,861
FranchiseMister Sparky Electric
Available in California
Power is powerful! Invest in a top-tier, recession-resistant electrical services franchise backed by the Mister Sparky brand!
$150,000
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.
