Modesto, CA
Location: Modesto, CA 95356 Size: 1,600 sq. ft. | Seating Capacity: 32 Monthly Rent: $4442 (below market average) Lease: 5 years remaining Price: $250,000 Highlights: * Located in a busy shopping...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Modesto, CA
Location: Modesto, CA 95356 Size: 1,600 sq. ft. | Seating Capacity: 32 Monthly Rent: $4442 (below market average) Lease: 5 years remaining Price: $250,000 Highlights: * Located in a busy shopping...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
West Covina, CA
Shining Star Enterprises presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established RF/Microwave coaxial connector business with over 25 years of proven success. Founded in 1998 and based in...
$2,000,000
Cash Flow: $271,535
Redwood City, CA
Complete Plumbing & Rooter company. We have numerous large clients/property management companies, contractors that use us exclusively. We also patch up the walls and paint. We do trenchless sewer line...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Downey, CA
This might be the only opportunity for someone to be part of our franchise. We’re the #1 claw machine arcade business nation wide with an extremely large rewards and group following. Many special...
$400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Petaluma, CA
In 1996 Quality Printing Services was opened. Locally owned retail and B2B printing company that over the past 30 years provided clients with value, quality and on-time service. The company focused on...
$1,800,000
Temecula, CA
This is your chance to step into ownership of an established insurance agency with solid foundations, a loyal client base, and strong recurring revenue from steady renewals. With room for growth and...
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
This is a turnkey opportunity to acquire an established, fully built-out Zoom Room® dog training facility in a prime Woodland Hills location. The space is modern, well-maintained, and positioned in a...
$275,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
76 Gas Station with Circle K, Car Wash & Rental Income – Turnkey 2023 Facility This modern, newly built 2023 76 Gas Station features 6 dispensers, 12 fueling positions, and 4 underground tanks,...
$14,999,999
San Francisco, CA
Low over head , high profit mold and air quality assessment business. Easiest money I ever made . I love this high demand Turn key business.Great income with low overhead. Pays for itself in one year...
$35,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Santa Monica, CA
This restaurant stands out for its proven success, loyal customer base, and prime location. With strong 2024 gross sales of $2.49M, it offers a turnkey opportunity for a buyer looking to step into a...
$299,000
Available in California
Unlock Your Future with FS Cut & Color! Join a thriving community of nearly 600 franchises and counting with FS Cut & Color. Leverage our affordable luxury brand, low overhead, and simple operations for a stable investment in the ever-growing hair care industry. Benefit from our cutting-edge POS and color technology, exclusive product lines, and comprehensive franchise support. With thousands of available territories and a proven business model, you can scale your business efficiently. Discover how you can start your journey with FS Cut & Color and achieve entrepreneurial success.
$50,000
Alamo, CA
Opportunity awaits to own this elegant luxury medspa with the latest laser technology. Walk into the beautiful open floor plan at one of best locations in the Bay Area. Establish in September 2023...
$120,000
Glendale, CA
TeslaRented.com is a 5-year-old, fully automated Tesla rental and rent-to-own (RTO) business with a proven track record, strong brand recognition, and a loyal customer base. Specializing exclusively...
$259,000
EBITDA: $46,000
$200,000
Redlands, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Own a full-scale coffee business empire ready to operate across mobile, wholesale, and event channels — all in one sale. Mystical Coffee Co. launched in September 2024 and has already generated ~$100K...
$75,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a top-performing business brokerage and M&A franchise firm in the heart of Los Angeles, one of the most active business transaction markets in the United States....
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $239,169
Margot Murphy
eXp Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
Margot Murphy is an intermediary and business brokerage VP at eXp Commercial and most known for her ability to consistently attract the right acquiring parties to an opportunity. This is largely attributed to her marketing-centric approach, encompassing her proprietary database, and driven by her ability to create high demand for her seller clients and the companies they own. Her unique approach and ability to capture the essence of a business operation, communicate it, package it and effectively promote it, exposes her clients to a top-dollar sale. The overarching goal of her efforts is to ensure win-win outcomes for both seller and acquirer. Business Sales Brokered by eXp Commercial | CA DRE# 02134436
San Francisco, CA
Prime Pacific Heights Location | Owner Retiring After 31 Successful Years Incredible opportunity to acquire a well-established liquor store in one of San Francisco's most desirable neighborhoods....
$450,000
Cash Flow: $176,000
Santa Barbara, CA
Founded in 2019, this female-owned marketing agency has rapidly gained a strong foothold in the housing and construction niche, building a portfolio of 100+ clients. With 83% of clients on recurring...
$750,000
Newport Beach, CA
For Sale: F45 Training Newport Beach With 780 active F45 franchises in the US, these studios represent 2 of the absolute best locations in the US with the biggest potential to boom back into multi...
$175,000
Irvine, CA
Profitable Hot Pot Restaurant for Sale in Prime Irvine Location – Turnkey Opportunity! Presenting an exceptional opportunity to acquire Miyabi Shabu Shabu And Grill, a well-established and highly...
$800,000
San Diego, CA
Office Website www.boomeranglooper.com Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/s?srs=88092440011 My name is Alex Kova. I’m the owner and CEO of Boomerang Looper LLC. Boomerang was established in 1994 in...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $105,557
Available Nationwide
Own the Largest Surface Refinishing Franchise in the Country and Tap Into a High-Demand, High-Profit Business!
$45,000
Torrance, CA
Zoom Room Torrance is a well-established and highly successful positive reinforcement dog training franchise located in a bustling area of the South Bay. Originally opened in Redondo Beach in 2013,...
$150,000
San Diego, CA
A very rare find is currently available in Mission Hills. A type-48 bar location (NO food requirement) with a live entertainment license that has been recently completely remodeled from the ground up...
$275,000
$2,000,000
California
Atascadero, CA
Inbloom Decals Ltd is a well-established and profitable retail tourism brand specializing in high-quality, waterproof vinyl stickers inspired by adventure, travel, and nature. What sets our stickers...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $113,107
Sacramento County, CA
Easy to run small property management business. Portfolio of single family homes. Also use the management software for bookkeeping for several hundred marina boat rental slips in the area....
$250,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Santa Monica, CA
Beachside Nursery Opportunity in Santa Monica, California Love the beach and plants? Here’s your chance to own a beautiful retail/wholesale nursery in one of the most desirable locations in Southern...
$275,000
Monterey County, CA
Great opportunity to own a growing, established, and very popular pizza restaurant. The pizza restaurant is located on the main busy street/highway next to an AutoMall. High visibility and great...
$199,000
Fountain Valley, CA
This well-established restaurant is located on the corner of a remarkably busy, high traffic area surrounded by several well known major businesses whose employees, clients and shoppers are drawn to...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $224,500
San Jose, CA
High-End Italian Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location Price: $488,000 Location: San Jose/Silicon Valley An incredible opportunity to own a luxurious Italian restaurant in a prime, high-traffic...
$488,000
Santa Clara County, CA
This is a great opportunity to purchase or invest in a turnkey business which has been established for over 16 years with great local and national following with excellent reviews. We focus on...
$1,250,000
Available in California
With an AUV of $958,680* for strip center locations, and a Highly differentiated product, Charley’s is stronger than ever before! Over 50% of our franchises have developed multi-units! 780 locations and we’re not slowing down anytime soon!
$200,000
Orange, CA
REDUCED TO SELL! Owner will consider all reasonable offers. Thriving Luxury Day Spa Business for Sale, Turnkey Day Spa in the Heart of Orange, CA. Services currently offered: Massage, Facial, Waxing...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Camarillo, CA
Hire A Pro Construction Network National Construction Management Platform Powered by Offshore Teams & Vendor SaaS Network 10 Years of Proven Success Hire A Pro Construction Corp is a fully integrated,...
$450,000
EBITDA: $223,776
$3,160,000
Redding, CA
Los Angeles, CA
FULL VIDEO WALK THROUGH AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST! AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! Trio's Hair Salon is a well established full service hair & beauty salon located adjacent to a busy intersection in West Hills. The...
$55,000
Beverly Hills, CA
After building this clinic from the ground up, I’m now making it available for the right buyer. This is a fully operational, cash-pay telehealth clinic with licensed providers already in place,...
$75,000
Available Nationwide
GarageExperts® is the dominant leader in the garage renovation and commercial epoxy and polyaspartic flooring industry which is part of the $538 billion home improvement market. For over 15 years, we have been helping residential, commercial, and industrial customers transform their spaces with epoxy and polyaspartic floor coatings, custom-built cabinets, and slatwall organizational systems. The home improvement and commercial market is expected to be a $620 billion industry by the year 2025, leading to endless possibilities for our garage organization and two-component commercial floor coating company. Learn more about becoming a garage floor franchise today.
$65,000
Sunnyvale, CA
Turn your passion for beauty into a thriving business with this well-established, fully-equipped salon now available for sale! Located in a prime, high-traffic area, this chic and modern salon boasts...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Truckee, CA
Step back in time and experience the allure of history in 1882, a remarkable property steeped in tradition and charm. Situated along the scenic Truckee River in the heart of Truckee, CA, this historic...
$3,500,000
California
Business Overview: • Contracted Service Area (CSA) operating out of Southern California • 50% eCommerce (Residential) and 50% (Commercial) Pickup & Delivery routes • Currently running 12 P&D routes,...
$1,249,000
Cash Flow: $342,054
San Mateo County, CA
Available by appointment Sundays 5pm-10pm ONLY Do Not Disturb Employees or Business During Operation Located Next to YouTube and Walmart Corporate Headquarters in the Bay Hill Shopping Center New...
$249,000
Newport Beach, CA
Well-established UPS Store franchise in Orange County for more than 40 years. Located in the beautiful affluent beachside city of Corona del Mar, on Pacific Coast Hwy nestled between Newport Beach and...
$775,000
Andrew Dummer
Transworld Business Advisors of Redding
Serving Tehama County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. With a track record of helping over 10,000 business owners maximize the value of their businesses, we're committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
Long Beach, CA
Transforming Great Destinations is a leading intermodal trucking company located in Long Beach, CA specializing in the drayage and transport of ocean containers from major West Coast ports to...
$15,000,000
Brentwood, CA
The Auto Doctor is a well-established auto repair shop serving the Brentwood, California community for over 30 years. This family-owned business has built a solid reputation and loyal customer base...
$225,000
$1,300,000
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Upscale Day Spa and Med Spa performing Laser Hair Removal Botox®,Juvderm® Family of Fillers Skin Tightening PRP Treatment Microneedling Leg Vein Treatments Kybella® Chin Treatment Hydrafacial® Peels &...
$655,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Moorpark, CA
I started this business 10 years ago renting equipment to the television, motion picture and commercial film industry. It was a start up where I only provided restroom rentals, soon after I expanded...
$3,200,000
Available Nationwide
Join the fastest-growing insulation franchise in the U.S. averaging $1,060,459 in gross sales, with over 330 territories awarded!
$150,000
Ventura County, CA
This 5 day a week clinic has been Established over 30 years ago with very loyal clients. professional long employed staff members, upgraded and up to date equipment. Semi Absentee ownership. A lot of...
$845,000
Cash Flow: $393,848
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Big on Bears Lake Arrowhead opened July 2016 located in a historical 1922 Building in Lake Arrowhead Village. Very positive customer feedback, fun store to shop and work.. Successful and profitable...
$389,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Solano County, CA
Established Medical Supply Store - 20+ Years of Success in Solano County This highly profitable medical supply business represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with two...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $303,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Taft, CA
Taft Veterinary Hospital is a well-established full-service small animal clinic that offers opportunity and growth for a new owner. This 4,000 sq. ft. facility is equipped to provide medical, dental...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $133,162
Los Angeles, CA
York Kabob – 10 Years of Local Flavor in Highland Park & Eagle Rock York Kabob is a well-established, turnkey restaurant with over a decade of success in the thriving neighborhoods of Highland Park...
$199,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This highly successful service business represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Los Angeles County. With decades of continuous profitability, the company has built an enviable reputation...
$8,100,000
Oakhurst, CA
Besides having an impeccable reputation in the wedding industry, Sweet Dreams Floral Design is a well-respected name among top wedding venues in the Sierra Foothills, San Joaquin Valley, and Yosemite...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $105,700
Paso Robles, CA
Established Money Service Business - Profitable Financial Services Operation This well-established financial services business has been serving the Paso Robles community since 2007, generating strong...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Carmel and Pebble Beach Luxury Properties, Sales, Short and Long Term Rentals. Forty years of superior service in the industry, well established and excellent financial history. Returning customer...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Available in California
Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 #1 In Category!
$60,000
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
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.