San Bernardino, CA
1) Turnkey drive Thru Restaurant with Real Estate & Business with strong local following 2) All Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) 3) Leasehold improvements 4)Established Goodwill 5) Recently...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Real EstateDrive Thru Restaurant with Real Estate. Approx. 1.2 AC
$5,500,000
Real EstateProfitable absent owner real estate rental property
Hawthorne, CA
Contact What's APP +1 3109138208 Airbnb turnkey and ready offering compelling revenues, a 8.5% cap rate, high occupancy 92%, , average daily income $522, accumulated 550 reviews with 4.9 stars and got...
$1,450,000
Real EstateEstablished business for sale (Donut shop but any resturant)
Temecula, CA
ESTABLISHED FOOD SERVICE OPPORTUNITY - PRIME TEMECULA LOCATION This established food service business presents an exceptional opportunity for restaurant operators seeking a prime location in Temecula,...
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Real EstateWarehouse and Industrial land
Orland, CA
His is a unique multi-parcel commercial/industrial portfolio located in the growing city of Orland, CA, strategically positioned near Interstate 5, providing seamless connectivity to regional, state,...
$4,500,000
Real Estate2 Connected Senior Care Homes | 23-Bed Capacity | RCFE/ARF Ready
Sacramento, CA
Facility Highlights • House 1: Former RCFE (Vacant) Single-story, 7-bed home (6 resident rooms + 1 staff room) 4 bathrooms Previously Licensed for 12 residents • House 2: Former RCFE (Vacant)...
$1,150,000
Real EstateRiverside, CA Commercial Land Auctions in October
Riverside, CA
4525 Commerce Street Riverside, CA 95207 Auction Starts Oct 20 Opening Bid $225,000 Bid Online Auction Starts: 9:00 AM CT Monday, October 20, 2025 Auction Ends: 11:00 AM CT Wednesday, October 22, 2025...
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Real EstatePrime Restaurant Opportunity in Hotel/Convention Center Zone
Palm Springs, CA
Location: Palm Springs, offering a prime 7,167 square feet restaurant opportunity in a hotel/convention center zone. Unique Features: The existing layout boasts an impressive large circular bar with...
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Real EstateThe Yucca
Desert Hot Springs, CA
The beautifully reimagined and tastefully transformed 1950's Willets Motel, perfectly situated between Palm Springs & Joshua Tree, offers a serene desert oasis with all the modern amenities while also...
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$1,975,000
Real EstateHistoric Pats Restaurant in Downtown Guerneville
Guerneville, CA
The Building: 2209 sq ft of mixed retail space (building sales price: $1,750,000), currently operating as a restaurant (business sales valued: ($750,000) in prime downtown Guerneville on the Main...
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$1,750,000
Real EstateTurn Key Previous Copy/Print Business Unit For Lease in Colton, CA
Colton, CA
TURNKEY PRINTING BUSINESS LEASE OPPORTUNITY - COLTON, CA Exceptional lease opportunity for an established printing business location with over 20 years of operational history as Print Pro Plus. This...
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FranchisePestMaster
Available Nationwide
Own a Top 100 Ranked, Award-Winning Pest Control Franchise with the Flexibility of a Home-Based Office.
$50,000
See More FranchisesReal EstateIndustrial Land in Placerville, CA Auctions in October
Placerville, CA
Auction starts October 27th 3280 Bradley Drive Placerville, CA 95667-6941 Opening Bid $200,000 1.83+/-ac of industrial land. Less than 1 hour to Sacramento. Two Parcels selling as one. Also auctioning...
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Real EstateWell Established CPA Firm in SLO CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
The Business is a well-established, full-service CPA firm with over 20 years of proven success serving clients nationwide from its San Luis Obispo office. Founded in 2005, the firm has built a strong...
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A Passive Toy Vending Machine That Makes $54,000/Year in the U.S.?!
$30,000
Newark, CA
Real EstateGas Station Property For Sale
Blythe, CA
Exclusively Listed by: The Gas Broker, Inc. Address: 301 S Lovekin Blvd., Blythe, CA 92225 Please Do Not Visit Site Until You Speak With Broker. No Speaking with Employees/Ownership & Do Not Loiter on...
$2,995,000
Real EstateRestaurant Available -Best Location in Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
4000rsf restaurant available for rent, including a 450rsf mezzanine and 1100rsf basement where the walk-in refrigerator is located. Mezzanine and basement may be excluded from the lease. 40 beer taps....
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Jose Sanchez-Alvarez
Re/Max Champions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
#commercialproperty #commercialsales #commercialbusiness #Buybusiness #sellbusiness #realestatesales
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Real Estate76 GAS Station Development site- CUP ready
Stockton, CA
Half acres of prime land for sale- CUP ready . Approved for a 3000 sf building 4 gas dispensers. Buyer to assume the 76 fuel contract...
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Real EstateExpress Car Wash
Fresno County, CA
Rare opportunity to purchase a very attractive, newly established, top of line Express Car Wash with Real Estate. that this Express Car Wash with Real Estate upon site visit becomes abundantly clear...
$4,850,000
Real EstateCar Wash Property in Long Beach for Lease and/or Sale!
Long Beach, CA
Presenting a prime commercial investment opportunity at 1500 W Pacific Coast Hwy in Long Beach, CA. This property features a 3,162 sq ft freestanding building situated on an 18,963 sq ft lot and...
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Real EstateTurnkey Residential Care Facility for Lease – Ready for New Operato
Modesto, CA
Premium RCFE for Lease – Modesto, CA Fully licensed & beautifully furnished 6-bed assisted living home. Custom-built with 6 private rooms (TVs in each), spacious layout, fire system, and serene...
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Real EstateStarbucks Commercial Property – Long-Term Stability & Built-In Growth
El Cajon, CA
Prime Buyer Investment – Brand New Starbucks (Store #83384) 2201 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020 Annual Net Income: $240,000 Landmark NN Net-Leased Starbucks Investment Opportunity Don’t miss...
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$5,199,000
FranchiseConserva Irrigation
Available in California
The Grass is Greener on Our Side
$50,000
See More FranchisesReal EstateCorporate Surplus Property in Madera, CA
Madera, CA
1720 and 1732 E. Yosemite Ave. Madera, CA 93638-1915 Auction starts October 27th Opening Bid $300,000 1,093+/-sf office/retail building built in 1991 on 2.01+/-ac. Frontage and signage opportunity on...
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Real EstateProfitable Tire Shop in HIGH Traffic Area. Real Estate Included.
Porterville, CA
Here is your opportunity to own a very busy corner of Porterville. Currently home to Leon's Tires, this property sees thousands of passers by per day and is limitless in the possibilities. The current...
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$949,000
Turnkey Seafood Boil Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles County
$850,000
Carson, CA
Real Estate2nd Generation Gym, Fully Furnished Available For Lease
Huntington Park, CA
Prime turnkey gym facility available for lease in Huntington Park, Los Angeles County, at the Warner Theater. This exceptional 26,000-30,000 square foot retail space represents a rare...
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Real EstateMedical Offices entire 2nd floor-Elevator & stairs-19 rooms
Downey, CA
5177 Sqft 12 medical treatment rooms , 4 Doctor offices , 1 special procedure room , 1 manager office , 1 billing office , 3 nursing stations , 3 patient bathrooms , 1 employee bathroom . 1 break room...
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Real EstateTurnkey Silverlake Coffee/Cafe Space for Lease in Existing Bar/Lounge
Los Angeles, CA
Rent: Asking $5,000/month Hours of Use: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Silverlake, Los Angeles, CA Business Type: Café / Coffee Shop / Tea House / Pastry & Baked Goods Real Estate: Leased...
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Real EstateDaly City Café Space – Ready to Open + One Month Free Rent
Daly City, CA
Move-in ready for just $2,900/month — with your first month’s rent FREE. Operating as a café since 2015, this versatile space offers a clean, adaptable layout ideal for coffee, tea, boba, food...
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Real EstateCommercial Property in South Lake Tahoe
El Dorado County, CA
5,500 SF COMMERCIAL SPACE PLUS 800 SF RENTAL UNIT Asking Price: $1,760,000 High visibility commercial property with robust traffic count of 30,000+ cars per day (per the South Lake Tahoe Chamber of...
$1,760,000
Real EstateTurnkey Auto/Retail–High-Visibility Corner Lot, Ideal 4 Owner-Operator
Concord, CA
TURNKEY AUTO/RETAIL PROPERTY - HIGH-VISIBILITY CORNER LOCATION Prime commercial real estate opportunity in Concord's bustling commercial corridor. This well-maintained 1,347 square foot freestanding...
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Real EstateIdyllwild Mixed Use Building
Idyllwild, CA
Prime location in Idyllwild, California, commercial use building. The property has 5 remodeled motel units, 4 retail rental spaces and 1 built out restaurant space. The Property is zoned C-P-S (Scenic...
$2,200,000
FranchiseHealthier4U Vending
Available Nationwide
Are you passionate about owning your own business? Are you interested in giving people the choice to eat healthy? If the answer is yes, then you have found the right partner to build you a successful healthy vending business. At Healthier4U Vending we share your passion and want you to join us to give the choice to eat healthy to everyone. Come see how together we can change your life.
$53,000
See More FranchisesReal EstateRent or Lease by Owner
Lompoc, CA
Located in the center of Lompoc, California. Public parking is available....
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Real EstateValero Gas Station & Circle K C-Store with Real Estate
Blythe, CA
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Valero Gas Station and Circle-K C-Store in the City of Blythe. This site benefits from its position as one of the few essential fueling...
$6,900,000
Beautiful OC Cash Flow Adult Nightclub with Gorgeous Entertainers!
$1,599,999
Orange County, CA
Real EstateGas Station, C-Store, & Car Wash For Sale with Real Estate
Indio, CA
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Gas Station, C-Store, and express car wash in City of Indio. The C-Store and car wash were built in 2018. It has a very new ±4,000 SF...
$5,900,000
Real EstatePrime Commercial Building
Portola, CA
Located in core commercial area of Portola, CA. on Highway 70 with great visibility and daily traffic. This building can suit an investor or a buyer looking for new workspace. Possible uses for the...
$290,000
FranchiseChocolate Bash
Available in California
The Chocolate Bash brand is beckoning entrepreneurial hopefuls who want a business with reasonable overhead, affordable start-up costs, impressive ROI, and sprawling market applicability.
$50,000
See More FranchisesReal EstateLarge Real Estate Developer Retiring
California
Owner of a large Real Estate Development firm is retiring with over 770 acres of land available for development. Properties are all in California with concentrations in the central valley and along...
$85,000,000
Real EstateTurnkey PreSchool and Real Estate, Licensed Capacity 74 Now Available
Alameda, CA
This is the first time this preschool is available. Located in Alameda County, Calif. Originally licensed in 2004, 63 PreSchool, 11 Age 0-2 years, has an excellent ongoing operating statement in...
$3,500,000
Real EstateCommissary - Commercial Kitchen Property with Large Secure Parking
Sacramento County, CA
We are pleased to offer this Commercial Kitchen Property centrally located and ideally set up for catering and commissary use. The site benefits from its close proximity to Downtown Sacramento, and...
$799,000
Real EstateInter Mountain Auto Body Works Inc.
Shasta County, CA
BUSINESS ONLY WITH LEASE BACK OF REAL ESTATE --FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET IN 54 YEARS SUCCESSFUL AUTO BODY AND COLLISON REPAIR SHOP WITH REAL ESTATE. INTER MOUNTAIN AUTO BODY WORKS!!!! Full-Service Auto...
$235,000
Start-upAffordable Pre-packaged Pest Control Subscription Company
Established three years ago, Abode and Bugserv have been dedicated to providing efficient and effective home maintenance and pest control solutions to thousands of satisfied customers. Our commitment...
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$12,500
Randy McGee
Spectrum Business Advisors
Serving Riverside County, CA
At Spectrum Business Advisors we represent entrepreneurs. We enjoy and pride ourselves on accomplishing our clients’ goals—whether it is an exit strategy or a growth opportunity, our experience and dedication will help get you there. If you need a business broker, we are here for you. Here is an outline of what we do for our clients: A. Lease Negotiations B. Value and understand our client’s business C. Develop a pricing strategy D. Create a marketing package for your business E. Receive SBA loan pre-approval—improves the availability of you business to more potential buyers F. Confidentially market your business G. Screen potential buyers—non-disclosure agreements, credit checks, match a person to your business H. Negotiate and structure the best deal I. Manage the escrow, due diligence, and disclosure process J. Facilitate the transition and training period K. Get you the most money! Read more about business brokers here: http://www.1800BizBroker.com
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Start-upThe Delivery & Commerce Platform for Local Food
The demand for local food is exploding, but the small producers at the heart of this movement are often locked out of the digital economy. They lack the easy-to-use tools to manage online sales and...
$25,000
Start-upUnique Portable charger Vending Machine
CAN MAKE MORE THAN $40,000 PER YEAR!!!!! I no longer have the time to focus on this business, so my loss is your gain. Rent A Charge is a portable charger vending machine business with five machines...
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$11,000
Big Bear Lake Restaurant
$269,000
Big Bear Lake, CA
Start-upHome Health Agency License For Sale
New home Health license for sale by consultant includes CHOW, All Program Books INCLUDED ALSO. GSA includes surrounding county’s ( Riverside County, Orange County, San Diego County, Los Angeles...
$65,000
Start-upHyde Park, Tampa-High-Profit Turnkey Wine Bar-Prime Location
Startup Franchise Opportunity – Open Container Wine Bar at Rome Collective, Tampa Step into ownership of a modern, lifestyle-driven wine bar franchise at Rome Collective, Tampa’s newest high-profile...
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$85,000
FranchiseHomeVestors
Available Nationwide
Come explore how the nationally recognized "We Buy Ugly Houses" brand can turn your passion for house flipping into a business that you'll love!
$80,000
See More FranchisesStart-upB2B Mobile Service Business with $175K Current Revenue
If you are looking for a recession-resistant business built on repeat service that yields recurring revenue, this is it! Our environmental franchises have been handling the tough but essential job of...
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Start-upMuther Shuckers Roasted Cowboy Corn Food Stand Opportunity
Muther Shuckers Cowboy Corn is a Dallas, Texas base operation. We are looking for owner operators to work with our team in selling roasted corn all over America starting in March 2025. Our model is...
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$5,000
Start-upModern Dumpster Rental Franchise Offers a Turnkey Business Blueprint
Modern Dumpster Rental is the solution for new home construction, home remodels, commercial and industrial construction projects. Our junk/waste removal services are friendly, professional and...
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$40,000
Start-upHokkaido Ramen House
Hokkaido ramen house is casual Japanese ramen restaurants. We offer a wide variety of authentic Japanese ramen dishes. All of our food is prepared fresh to order every time with only the finest and...
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$30,000
Start-upVibrant Hookah Lounge & Cafe
Hookah Lounge and Cafe in the heart of the central valley. A business where every corner is designed to inspire and energize, a place where collaboration and creativity flourish. Vast selection of...
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$100,000
Start-up$7K Weekly Net Income | 3-Truck Flatbed RGN Fleet | Fully Managed
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a fully operational 3-truck flatbed logistics company specializing in heavy equipment transport using removable gooseneck (RGN) trailers. The company is new,...
$999,999
Start-upRoof & Solar Cleaning Route - Southern California
All of the value in this opportunity is in the revenue generation, sales, marketing, and software. We provide a revenue stream from day 1, and a system that builds a recurring revenue client base over...
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$39,000
Start-upFastest Labs of Westminster
Certified drug testing, dna testing, and breath and alcohol testing facility....
3
$25,000
Start-upMediterranean restaurant
Hi everyone this is a good opportunity to have a new restaurant ready with all the permits and all the equipment ready for use Build in 2025 brand new kitchen with 16 feet hood brand new with 2...
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$300,000
FranchiseValenta AI
Available Nationwide
Empower organizations as their trusted advisor on AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
$100,000
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.
