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Yogurt shop with Grease trap and possibilities Placer County

Roseville, CA

? Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Shop – Turnkey Opportunity – South Placer County, CA Asking Price: $42,000 (or Best Offer) Optional Price: $25,000 (without yogurt machines) Location: South Placer County,...

$42,000

$42,000

Cajun Seafood Franchise, Full Staff, Type 41.

Riverside County, CA

Profitable Franchise Seafood Restaurant in Prime Affluent Riverside County Location A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable franchise seafood restaurant located in a highly...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Market / B&W –Low Rent, Short Hours, Asking $60K

Los Angeles County, CA

Gross Revenue: $18,000/Month Net Income: $4,500/Month Location: Near freeway, adjacent to apartment complexes Lease Terms: New lease available Rent: $1,800/Month Store Size: 1,500 SF Operating Hours:...

$59,000

$59,000

Cash Flow: $54,000

Window & Door Business For Sale- Very Profitable for over 25 years!

Walnut Creek, CA

*IN CONTRACT Business Overview: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable Window and Door company that has been serving [insert local area or region] with excellence since 2000. Known...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Cash Flow: $523,000

Highly Scalable Home Care Staffing Agency - Motivated Seller

Riverside County, CA

Turnkey senior care staffing agency serving the growing senior population in the Coachella Valley. This successful startup launched in August 2024 and has already built strong systems, a loyal client...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $79,955

Elite Dog Boarding and Grooming and Day Care operation

California

This is a well-established, profitable dog kennel nestled in the heart of California’s Central Valley. This turnkey business is fully staffed with only the single operator (seller) retiring. For 20+...

$1,620,000

$1,620,000

Cash Flow: $585,748

Profitable Pet Grooming Opportunity near Burbank

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a great chance to become the owner of a turn-key and cash-flowing pet grooming business in North LA County. This pet grooming business is a go-to spot for dogs and cats in the area, with a...

$79,000

$79,000

Cash Flow: $80,156

High-End Auto Repair Shop in Wealthy OC – Room to Double Revenue

Orange County, CA

Profitable Auto Repair Shop in Ultra-Affluent South Orange County – Huge Growth Potential Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, highly reputable auto repair business in one of Orange...

$598,000

$598,000

Cash Flow: $295,472

Well Established Aerial Fire Fighting Aviation Company

California

This company is a market leader in CA woodlands fire attack that will provide the right buyer(s) access into the burgeoning field of tactical aerial fire support, bypassing the typical lengthy and...

$14,000,000

$14,000,000

EBITDA: $4,000,000

California Central Coast Multi-Practice Law Firm for Sale

Morro Bay, CA

results and trusted guidance. The firm operates under a well-established regional brand, serving clients across the Central Coast and neighboring counties. The firm’s three main areas of focus are...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $500,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $500,000

Restaurant and Full Bar with Large Patio in Sebastopol for Sale

Sebastopol, CA

This wonderful restaurant & bar is nicely located on a large corner lot, with plenty of parking in the beautiful West County city of Sebastopol. The rent for this approximately 2500 square foot...

$495,000

$495,000

Top-Rated Drywall Contractor in East Bay – 36+ Years of Reputation

Roseville, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable specialty contracting business serving the greater East Bay area! Known for its expert popcorn ceiling removal, drywall repair, and professional...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $255,898

Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month

$30,000 - Ventura, CA

$30,000

Ventura, CA

Market Sushi

Gardena, CA

Sushi Bar in High-Traffic Market – A Must-See Opportunity! Key Details: *Business Hours:** 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, open 7 days a week *Established:** Successfully operating for 10 years *Reason for Sale:**...

$30,000

$30,000

Cash Flow: $99,072

Preschool Business For Sale Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA

Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in North Sacramento. The area offers convenient access to major roads such as Elkhorn Blvd and Interstate 80, providing easy connectivity to downtown...

$800,000

$800,000

Richard Schammel, CBB

Venture Advisors Business Sales & Acquisitions

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Venture Investors Business Sales and Acquisitions works with individuals and corporations, representing privately held businesses of all types, with revenue in the range or $3M - $50M. We represent Sellers, and take a proactive, consultive approach to guide and help our clients through each step of the sales transaction or acquisition process. Our services include: • Pre-sale preparation and consulting, • Business valuation and pricing, • Screening and presentation of qualified candidates, • Preparation of all transactional documentation, and • Management of the due diligence and closing processes

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Retail Business Opportunity – Prime El Centro Location with Establish

El Centro, CA

ESTABLISHED RETAIL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - PRIME EL CENTRO LOCATION Absolute Dollar presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established retail business in the heart of El Centro's commercial...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $35,000

Established hair salon:7 stations, staffed, and open 6 days a week

Los Angeles County, CA

Turnkey Hair Salon – High-Traffic Location Asking Price is flexible at $59,999 Includes: Equipment, fixtures, inventory (color, hot tools, towels, capes), transfer of utilities (electric, water, gas,...

$59,999

$59,999

Cash Flow: $45,000

Vending machine at location for sale 11 total combo snacks and drinks

Van Nuys, CA

11 vending machine at locations, profitable, locations, bright white clean machines. Selling all 11 locations or willing to sell half. Machines are located at various van nuys airport locations, as...

$99,999

$99,999

Boba tea and Desserts shop for sale in San Jose near Costco

San Jose, CA

Established boba tea and dessert retail operation strategically positioned near Costco in San Jose, California. This turnkey business operates from a well-maintained 750 square foot commercial space...

$168,000

$168,000

Quick Service Restaurant in a beautiful Historical Orange Circle

Orange, CA

Quick Service Restaurant in a beautiful Historical Orange Circle. The business is profitable! Great visibility and street access favorable demographics in a heavily populated area with a lot of...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

For Sale: Liquor Store - 50% DOWN REQUIRED

Sacramento, CA

For sale is a busy liquor store in Sacramento, with $150,000 gross sales per month, with an approximate margin of 27%. There is a Lotto and ATM for additional income ($1,350).. Rent of $8500 per month...

$1,699,000

$1,699,000

For Sale: Liquor Store - Busy Location, Lotto And ATM

Antioch, CA

For sale is a busy liquor store in Antioch, with $145,000 gross sales per month, with an approximate margin of 25%. There is a Lotto and an ATM, and a game machine for additional income ($4,010). Rent...

$1,599,000

$1,599,000

Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month

$30,000 - Newark, CA

$30,000

Newark, CA

Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland - Alameda County

Oakland, CA

The Monthly Estimated Gross: $13,424 & The Monthly Estimated Cash Flow: $2,827. The rent is $4,000 per month for 4,500 square feet. The lease is until June 30, 2027, and the lease extension is...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $33,928

For Sale: Liquor Store - Lockeford

Lockeford, CA

For sale is a busy liquor store located in Lockeford, generating approximately $115,000 in gross monthly sales with an estimated profit margin of 25%. Additional income of around $1,025 per month...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant Newport Beach/ short hrs

Newport Beach, CA

Amazing Newport Beach location in a major shopping center with a multiple business anchors, vibrant & bold breakfast spot where familiar classics are driven by a heightened focus on quality and...

$725,000

$725,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Turnkey Auto Body Paint Supply Business

San Mateo County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey automotive paint supply business located in San Mateo County. The business specializes in high-quality automotive paint products and...

$749,000

$749,000

Cash Flow: $304,914

Cell Phone Accessories E-commerce Wholesaler - 99% RPR, B2B, Scalable

Los Angeles County, CA

This e-commerce for sale is a well-known wholesale supplier and distributor of mobile phone accessories, specializing in cases and screen protectors for both Apple and Android devices. With over 7,500...

$1

$1

Liquor Store – Alameda County

Alameda County, CA

An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established, semi-absentee run liquor store located in a high-traffic corridor in Alameda County. Positioned within a busy retail strip and surrounded by...

$339,999

$339,999

Highly Seek Orange County Laundromat

Orange, CA

This laundromat is located in the Orange County area which is highly seek by potential buyers. Business sits along a busy street with plenty of traffics and visibility. Easy ingress and egress with...

$280,000

$280,000

Commercial Electric Company-Sonoma County

Sonoma County, CA

This 15-year-old commercial contracting company that has been generating over $3M in annual revenue with strong repeat and referral-based clients, an excellent reputation, and no reliance on outside...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $424,704

California Legal Document Assistance

Long Beach, CA

Established Legal Document Assistance business serving Long Beach, California since 2004. This turnkey operation specializes in family law document preparation including divorce, custody, support, and...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $6,000

Skincare Haus

$100,000 - Glendale, CA

$100,000

Glendale, CA

Estab Charleys Cheesesteak, Turnkey & Profitable San Fernando Valley!

Los Angeles County, CA

Great opportunity to own a well-established Charleys Cheesesteaks franchise in a busy, high-traffic location in the San Fernando Valley. This popular fast-casual brand is known nationwide for fresh,...

$650,000

$650,000

Premium Burger Restaurant $300K

Yuba City, CA

Do you have what it takes to flip the perfect burger and satisfy the hunger of customers? Then don't miss out on this sizzling opportunity to become your own boss and run your own premium burger joint...

$300,000

$300,000

Turnkey Medical Spa for Sale – Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills, CA

Located in the prestigious Beverly Hills area with a high-income clientele. Highlights: -Fully operational business with an impeccable reputation -3 experienced nurses and 1 professional front desk...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $65,000

High-Margin Tobacco and Vape Store-Fully Stocked and Operational

Downey, CA

Profitable Tobacco & Vape Store for Sale – High Margins, Strong Cash Flow Here’s your chance to own a proven, cash-flowing business in the fast-growing vape and tobacco industry. This well-established...

$80,000

$80,000

EBITDA: $240,000

35 years established sushi restaurant for sale in SF Inner Sunset

San Francisco, CA

Established Sushi Restaurant - 35 Years of Continuous Operation in San Francisco's Inner Sunset District This well-established sushi restaurant presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in one of...

$150,000

$150,000

Popular Restaurant in Down Town Marin

San Rafael, CA

Description: Award-winning, established restaurant with regular customers and a vibrant online media presence in Downtown Marin, and it occupies an eye-catching corner location in the heart of Marin...

$299,000

$299,000

2 Location Long Beach Area Coffee Concept & Café

Long Beach, CA

This 2 location coffee concept with café offering provides its patrons a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere that combines the charm of a cozy coffee house or cafe with the energy of a convivial...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $165,205

Gary Sahakian

City Center Realty Group

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

At City Center Realty Group, we specialize in connecting buyers and sellers in real estate and business sales across California. With a deep understanding of market trends, valuations, and negotiations, we ensure smooth transactions whether you’re selling a business, or purchasing properties. Our expertise spans commercial and residential real estate, and business acquisitions.

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Location! Turnkey Chiropractic Med Spa Center for Sale

Palm Desert, CA

This 42-year-old Chiropractic Center and Med Spa is located in the heart of the Coachella Valley on a very well-known street. With a loyal and steady patient base, the business is strong and ready for...

$425,000

$425,000

Pizza Shop Best Long Beach Location Manager Run Hi Volume

Los Angeles County, CA

Most desirable Long Beach location. Well established Pizza and Wings restaurant with ABC type 41 license. Large social media presence with approx 159,000 followers on Instagram alone. Seller does not...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Rialto, CA

$1,095,000 - Bloomington, CA

$1,095,000

Bloomington, CA

Chris Holzgraf

Premier Route Consulting

Busy Pizza Shop Costa Mesa Manager Run Draft Beer

Costa Mesa, CA

Desirable Costa Mesa location. Well established Pizza and Wings restaurant with ABC type 41 license. Large social media presence with approx 159,000 followers on Instagram alone. Seller does not...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

Near UC Campus a Franchise Boba Location

Berkeley, CA

Thriving beverage business in the heart of Berkeley, CA, with strong brand recognition and a loyal customer base. Specializing in premium tea-based and specialty drinks, it serves students,...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $39,407

Franchise Boba Location near UC Campus

Berkeley, CA

Thriving beverage business in the heart of Berkeley, CA, with strong brand recognition and a loyal customer base. Specializing in premium tea-based and specialty drinks, it serves students,...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $39,407

Full-Scope Food Brand and Distribution Platform

Orange County, CA

This nationally operating food and beverage business has developed a rare, end-to-end model that merges brand ownership, distribution, importing, and brokerage into a single operation. Focused on both...

$2,895,000

$2,895,000

Cash Flow: $510,000

Auto Repair & Body Shop

Alameda County, CA

Money-Making Auto Repair & Body Shop – Turnkey Opportunity This is a lucrative business opportunity with significant growth potential for the right owner-operator. The facility is fully equipped with...

$260,000

$260,000

Turnkey Tasting Room, Rooftop Bar and Short Term Rental Unit!

Murphys, CA

Profitable, busy tasting room with huge sundeck, available now in the heart of Main Street Murphys. This meticulously updated commercial lease space also includes a fully furnished apartment, which...

$229,000

$229,000

Iconic 50-Year Sandwich Shop-Decades of Success

Los Angeles County, CA

A beloved neighborhood sandwich shop located near the border of Orange and Los Angeles County is now available for acquisition. Established nearly 50 years ago, this local landmark is known for its...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $102,000

Own a Recession-Proof Plumbing & Home Svc Franchise – Los Angeles, CA

Pasadena, CA

Fill out the contact form to receive my calendar link and book a quick 15-minute call for details. Designed for leaders — not plumbers — this is your opportunity to step into a scalable,...

$275,000

$275,000

Auto repair shop

Downey, CA

* The total size is approximately 4,500 sf, and business hours are from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, closed on Sundays. Current rent is $10,506 per month, with annual increases tied to CPI but capped at 5%....

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $83,796

Established Meal Prep and Catering Business, Personal Chef

Sacramento County, CA

In 2008 the current owner and chef began in San Francisco after working for over two decades in the restaurant/catering industry. She initially focused on special event catering, specifically within...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $112,000

Kids indoor playground business for sale

Fontana, CA

Well-established indoor children’s playground located in a high-demand residential community. Perfect for a hands-on owner-operator or investor looking for a fun and rewarding business with steady...

$400,000

$400,000

Buy 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

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.