Alameda County, CA
Sign fabrication, sales and installation. Given the rapid expansion of the East Bay area, I was looking to be involved in a business that would be able to capitalize on the extensive growth. With new...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Established Sign Business In An Amazing Area For Sale
$274,000
Cash Flow: $20,000
World Traveler Coffee National Franchise Opportunity - SC2192
California
World Traveler Coffee National Franchise Opportunity - SC2192 Financial Information Asking Price: $234,000 Cash Flow: N/A Gross Revenue: N/A Down Payment: $234,000 World Traveler Coffee (WTC) is...
$234,000
Jimmy John's Franchise - California
Yuba County, CA
Headquartered in Champaign, IL, Jimmy John's was founded in 1983 and now boasts over 2500 units nationwide. In September 2016 a majority stake was sold to Roark Capital, a private equity firm also...
$139,000
Cash Flow: $98,104
Custom Glass and Mirror Installation Contractor
San Diego County, CA
A well-established custom glass and mirror company specializes in creating custom glass enclosures, mirrors, and glass guardrails. Its clientele primarily consists of general contractors, tile...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $315,423
Restaurant - Family Style - Country Living
Ramona, CA
Iconic family restaurant in the beautiful rural town of Ramona in San Diego North East County, known for its delicious homemade meals using only high-quality fresh ingredients, served with friendly...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $112,303
Hydraulics and Winches - Sales and Service
San Diego County, CA
Well established Hydraulic winches and service business that has a strong reputation for excellent customer service, For decades this business has supplied heavy duty winches and expertise to the Tuna...
$1,105,000
Cash Flow: $334,663
Cannabis Outdoor Cultivation with RE For Sale (Humboldt, CA) #1468
Eureka, CA
This business includes a 24,000 Sq Ft outdoor cultivation area with 17,760 Sq Ft of greenhouses for light deprivation, allowing for multiple harvests per year. There are two greenhouses, totaling...
$1,100,000
Trucking Company - 48 State Long Haul (B)
San Bernardino, CA
Long haul trucking business. DOT registered in AZ 16 Tractors 21 Trailers 50 independent contractors/drivers Long term, brand name clients. AZ based corp...
$599,988
Cash Flow: $179,000
Controls Systems & Product Company Specializing in Sensors & MMI
California
Controls Systems & Product Engineering Company Specializing in Sensors & MMI Controls with over 25 years of history. It was originally started as a product development firm and in the past 40 years...
$3,200,000
Cash Flow: $657,816
OMG Collectibles & Sports Cards
Palm Desert, CA
OMG Collectibles & Sports Cards is for sale in Palm Desert California. This store is a well-known establishment known for its vast collection of collectibles and sports cards. In addition to their...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $222,334
FranchiseSam the Concrete Man
Available in California
Concrete Systems. Concrete Results. Concrete Profits.
$35,000
See More FranchisesSan Juan Capistrano, CA Tutoring Agency - Only $23,950!
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Established in-home and online tutoring company available in prime San Juan Capistrano/San Clemente territory for less than $24,000! The private tutoring market is booming as a result of the pandemic,...
$23,950
Highly Profitable 25+ Year Thriving General Contracting Company
Riverside County, CA
Opportunity to own a reputable and well-established general contracting business in the Inland Empire that has been thriving for over 25 years. This business has an experienced team of over 25...
$6,900,000
Cash Flow: $1,405,795
US-Based Remote Amazon Agency w/ Recurring Rev & Solid Leadership Team
Poway, CA
70-Year-Old RV & Camping Cabin Park Near Year-Round Attractions SC2184
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Northern Californian 70-Year-Old RV and Camping Cabin Park Near Year-Round Attractions - SC2184 Financial Information Asking Price: $595,000 Cash Flow: On request Gross Revenue: $100,000 Down Payment:...
$595,000
Profitable Recession Resistant Towing & Storage Company - SC2175
California
Profitable Recession Resistant Towing & Storage Company - SC2175 Financial Information Asking Price: $6,500,000 Cash Flow: $1,500,000 Gross Revenue: $2,600,000 Down Payment: $6,500,000 This Northern...
$6,500,000
Cash Flow: $1,500,000
Jeff & Linda Nyman
First Choice Business Brokers - San Diego Del Mar Office
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers established in 1994 has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. The San Diego office is owned and operated by the co-founders of the entire First Choice franchise. Each founder has nearly 30 years experience. Let our experience team of highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes will get the job done!
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Absentee Owner Concrete Polishing, Water Proofing & Coating - SC2172
California
Absentee Owner Concrete Polishing, Water Proofing and Coating Company - SC2172 Financial Information Asking Price: $849,000 Cash Flow: $316,390 Gross Revenue: $2,406,911 Down Payment: $636,750...
$849,000
Cash Flow: $316,390
Busy NorCal Comprehensive At Home Veterinary Services
San Ramon, CA
The Company provides comprehensive veterinary services directly to clients' homes, underscoring its commitment to pet health and customer convenience. Specializing in a wide range of services from...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $332,531
Established Smog Shop! Seeking Owner/Operator (25+ Years)
Redlands, CA
Quit your job and become your own boss! This well-established Star Certified Smog Shop, located in a thriving and rapidly growing area, has been in business for over 25 years. Known for its excellent...
$74,884
Cash Flow: $68,000
Subscription Beauty Box - eCommerce
Riverside, CA
eCommerce business selling organic and non-toxic skin products. Profitable. Home-based. (avg $12K monthly sales) Established over 5 years. COVID did affect the business and sales have not return to...
$59,988
Cash Flow: $61,883
Electrical Contracting Business
Palm Desert, CA
Established electrical contracting business serving both residential and commercial electrical clients. They have a reputation for their excellent craftsmanship and outstanding customer service. All...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $196,402
FranchiseShrunk 3D
Available Nationwide
Bring Memories to Life with the First Mobile 3D Scanning Booth Franchise In The U.S.
$70,000
See More FranchisesPremier Body Piercing Studio
Sacramento County, CA
The owner is semi-absentee from the business and day-to-day operations. Owner does not perform body piercing procedures and has a Full-Time Manager. This body piercing studio is highly rated on Yelp,...
$515,000
Cash Flow: $202,000
Hungry Howie's - CA - Absentee owner
Fresno, CA
Hungry Howie's in Fresno, CA now available....
$350,000
Cash Flow: $110,834
CEO Life - An Exclusive Club for Leaders.
$500,000
San Diego, CA
Profitable Ecommerce Dropshipping Premium Lighting
Los Angeles, CA
NOTE: This business is currently based in Sweden, but since it is a dropshipping business and no physical inventory is held by the company, it can be located anywhere in the world. Over 30% of the...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $646,000
Portable Australian Connector App Business With Major Clients
Los Angeles, CA
Our client is a niche Connector App Product Development business. It is undergoing rapid expansion and has a major client list. They are headquartered in Australia and seek to team up with a growth...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $395,131
Sylvan Learning of Salinas For Resale
Salinas, CA
Come join the leader in supplemental education and explore the opportunity to invest in a sustainable, ongoing business. Sylvan Learning provides a range of services, both remedial (with tutoring for...
$100,000
Northern Californian Skin and Wellness Clinic - SC2176
California
Northern Californian Skin and Wellness Clinic - SC2176 Financial Information Asking Price: $399,000 Cash Flow: $225,000 Gross Revenue: $570,000 Down Payment: $199,500 Financing: Yes This Northern...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
Profitable Toluca Lake Burbank Restaurant For Sale
Toluca Lake, CA
PROFITABLE TOLUCA LAKE BURBANK RESTAURANT FOR SALE PROFITABLE TURN KEY EQUIPPED & STAFFED RESTAURANT FOR SALE Premises: Approx. 2450 plus patios Monthly Rent: $9000.00 per month Parking: Exclusive...
$1,250,000
Cash Flow: $385,000
Burgeoning Encino 5 Day Deli with Solid Earnings
Encino, CA
This burgeoning Encino eatery is the quintessential 5-day deli opportunity that boasts solid earnings despite its abbreviated operating hours. The venue, which is known for its high foot traffic...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $131,973
Cultivate Your Future: Nursery & Land/Building For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Grass Valley, CA
Ready to grow something special? This Nursery, a landmark in Grass Valley for over 50 years, is seeking a passionate new owner to nurture its legacy. The listing price includes the business as well as...
$1,300,000
Cash Flow: $217,527
FranchiseMobility City
Available Nationwide
Mobility City is the nation’s premier repair, rental, sanitizing and retail sales company servicing wheelchairs, mobility scooters, power chairs, lift out chairs, hospital beds and other mobility products.
$100,000
See More FranchisesProfitable Body Shop with Property in Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
An unparalleled opportunity awaits to own a thriving body shop business with a robust history and an esteemed client base. This fully equipped enterprise comes ready with all the essentials for...
$449,000
Cash Flow: $169,772
SBA APPROVED - Profitable Non-Surgical Hair Replacement Company SC2114
California
SBA APPROVED - Profitable Non-Surgical Hair Replacement Company SC2114 90% Recurring Revenue High Net Recession Resistant Non Surgical Hair Restoration Business This Northern California Non-Surgical...
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$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $367,571
Highly Profitable Construction Contractor $500K+ Cash Flow (Bay Area)
$975,000
Alameda County, CA
Staffing Business in Woodland, California Ready for Growth!
Woodland, CA
Here's your opportunity to join the dynamic staffing and recruiting industry as the franchise owner of a well-established, well-known staffing brand in growing Yolo County! The current owner has...
5
$289,000
Manufacturing Legacy For Sale in Antelope Valley
Los Angeles, CA
Offering a legacy of over 15 years in precision manufacturing excellence, this business is well established and located in an advantageous area of Antelope Valley for the manufacturing industry. This...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $246,092
FranchiseMobiledumps
Available Nationwide
Low Stress, Home Based. MobileDumps is the dumpster rental alternative suited to fit the needs of both residential and commercial customers. Now at 31 locations nationwide.
$60,000
See More FranchisesWell Established Auto Repair, SMOG, and Brake & Light Inspection Shop
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Well Established Auto Repair, SMOG, and Brake & Light Inspection Shop With Real Estate - SC2166 Financial Information Asking Price: $749,000 Cash Flow: $70,000 Gross Revenue: $450,000 Down Payment:...
$749,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
NORCAL & Napa Valley Luxury Limousine Company and Fleet
Sacramento County, CA
Luxury Limousine Service company primarily serving Sacramento, San Francisco, Napa & Sonoma Valley, and surrounding areas for over 35 years! The business owns and will include with purchase, a fleet...
$1,750,000
Cash Flow: $441,671
San Diego, CA- Multi Unit Automotive Franchise Resale Opportunity
San Diego, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire a group of established automotive franchise resale centers. Buying multiple units together provides immediate scale, lower entry cost, customer goodwill, and the...
$200,000
Hair Salon
Palm Desert, CA
Full service hair styling salon. Salon has 7 styling stations, 3 shampoo bowls with electric chairs. Currently, the salon offers Hair Styling, Haircolor, Lash & Brow Enhancements, Waxing & Facials....
$75,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Gift Shop in La Plaza Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
Music Box & Clock Shoppe is the perfect store to visit for your personal and gift shopping. This store is celebrating over 28 seasons and over that time they feel they have touched many people’s lives...
$150,000
Susan Mehravar
Liberty Business Advisors
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
My office called me QUEEN Agent: and in Bay Area, business owner called me DEAL MAKER. Number one agent as only agent as woman in Bay Area sell at LEAST 2 gas stations and 15 restaurants yearly. Also, number one the best agent to get at least 18 listing in office.
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RM Coffee & Cafe
Rancho Mirage, CA
RM Coffee is currently for sale in beautiful Rancho Mirage California. This establishment is known for its exceptional offerings, including a wonderful selection of coffee, drinks, baked goods and...
$575,000
Northern California Exhaust Component Manufacturer - SC2139
California
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA EXHAUST COMPONENT MANUFACTURER - SC2139 Asking Price: $2,850,000 Cash Flow: $480,000 Gross Revenue: $1,980,000 Down Payment: $2,850,000 Financing: Yes Business Location City:...
$2,850,000
Cash Flow: $480,000
North San Diego County: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$750,000
San Diego, CA
Recession Resistant Silicon Valley Mail Center Franchise SC2153
California
RECESSION RESISTANT SILICON VALLEY MAIL CENTER FRANCHISE SC2153 Asking Price: $150,000 Cash Flow: On Request Gross Revenue: $275,000 Down Payment: $150,000 This Silicon Valley based Mail Center...
$150,000
Flower and Gift Shop in the heart of Tarzana on Ventura Blvd.
Tarzana, CA
Best 653 foot frontage location in the San Fernando Valley. High Traffic Count. Seller needs to relocate to the San Diego Area. Flower and Gift store was acquired in 2019 by the seller. The business...
$180,000
FranchiseAesthetic Development Group
Available Nationwide
Aesthetic Development Group is an affordable, turnkey business opportunity, offering body contouring and facial rejuvenation service lines to both new and established practices.
$13,500
See More FranchisesB2B Wholesale Distribution Business - Escondido + San Diego
Escondido, CA
Proven business model in the distribution segment. Distinct competitive advantage by offering customers better availability, higher quality product at a competitive price. Proprietary software system...
$320,000
Exclusive Midas / SpeeDee Co-brand Auto Repair Franchise For Sale
San Jose, CA
Explore the lucrative opportunity of acquiring this newly-enhanced Midas / SpeeDee Co-branded shop strategically situated along the bustling Monterey Highway in San Jose. With its freshly painted...
$150,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona.
Phoenix, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Phoenix, Arizona. The owner-operator is downsizing. The restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. This is an excellent...
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$20,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Placerville, CA
Placerville, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Placerville, CA. The Multi-unit owner-operator is downsizing and Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity—great...
6
$50,000
Scalable & Lucrative Experiential Dining Business For Sale in CA
California
Own an existing, successful fondue restaurant supported by 50-years of YoY success and a legacy brand name. Path to Ownership: This is an established corporate operation looking to transfer to...
$1,005,616
B2B Wholesale Distribution Business- Murrieta, CA
Murrieta, CA
Proven business model already established, needs the right business owner with sales and marketing background to take this company to the next level. This business has very low market share, so upside...
$655,000
High-Visibility Cosmetic Surgery Practice & Medspa
Folsom, CA
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity for a new grad or experienced surgeon to live in an upscale, family-friendly community and take over an established practice without having to start at zero...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $773,747
Long Beach Area Bar w/Dance and Entertainment– Exudes Personality!
Long Beach, CA
The Long Beach Area bar caters to a diverse community with a host of near nightly events that include karaoke, shows and dancing. The venue boasts a stellar location with excellent visibility,...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $122,262
Santa Barbara, CA - ATM route for sale
Santa Barbara County, CA
5 ATM Locations (plus one extra machine) in the Santa Barbara, CA area all high-end Hotels, making $12,500/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $22,647 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise...
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$22,647
Cash Flow: $12,500
FranchiseMr. Appliance
Available Nationwide
Mr. Appliance, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading appliance repair services franchise.
$85,000
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.
