Escondido, CA
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established Farmers Insurance agency serving the North County Escondido area. The agency has been successfully operating for 20 years, providing a...

Escondido, CA
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established Farmers Insurance agency serving the North County Escondido area. The agency has been successfully operating for 20 years, providing a...

Los Angeles, CA
Premier International Market - Turnkey Business with Growth Potential This thriving international market represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-positioned grocery business in...
San Francisco, CA
Multi-State ATM Portfolio | Fully Managed | Established Cash Flow This opportunity offers the acquisition of an established ATM portfolio consisting of approximately 250 active terminals operating...
Cash Flow: $820,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire two fully operational Crumbs franchise locations in a growing market. These locations come fully equipped, staffed, and positioned for a new owner to capitalize on the...
Oakland, CA
ESTABLISHED MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT - OAKLAND, TYPE 47 LICENSE This profitable Mediterranean restaurant represents a rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey operation in one of Oakland's...
Cash Flow: $175,000
Gardena, CA
PRIME LOCATION TIRE SHOP - ESTABLISHED 1996 This well-established tire shop presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator to acquire a profitable automotive business with nearly...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bloomington, CA
California based company consist of 42 trucks and 150 trailers, all freightliners with 23 sleepers and 19 day cabs, ranging between 2017-2023 and a total of 150 trailers with additional 6 flat bed...
EBITDA: $2,221,906
San Diego, CA
Six-year-old premium meat e-commerce brand with national reach and a cult following in the Japanese A5 Wagyu category. $11M+ in lifetime revenue, $2.7M trailing twelve months, built on a defensible...
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Asian Supermarket for Sale – San Gabriel Valley Exceptional opportunity in the highly desirable San Gabriel Valley area of San Gabriel Valley. This well-established, fully turnkey Asian...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hayward, CA
THE local gathering place with a long history of fabulous, diverse, inclusive events. The ideal buyer would be one who will carry on the legacy of the historical World Famous Turf Club and take it to...
Available in California
Own a profitable child franchise and target the root cause of learning struggles. Thousands of 5-star client reviews. High franchisee satisfaction.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $346,367
Santa Clara County, CA
A San Jose, CA-based technology company specializing in high-performance storage media and digital connectivity hardware is available for acquisition. The business serves a worldwide customer base of...
Cash Flow: $3,355,000
California
A well-established language services company operating throughout a major West Coast metro area is now available for acquisition. The business specializes in spoken language interpretation for the...
Cash Flow: $960,000
$600,000
Diamond Bar, CA
Castro Valley, CA
Picture yourself walking into your own insurance agency on Monday morning, knowing that your established client base is already generating steady revenue while you plan your next growth moves. This...
Cash Flow: $100,000
California
This is a turnkey, AI-powered real estate business that helps with residential disputes. Customers pay a fee to use a custom system that guides them step-by-step based on their situation. The software...
Tommy Tran
Realty One Alliance
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We have local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Over the years, we've worked with hundreds of Business and property owners and thousands of property buyers in California. We speak your language whether it's Chinese (Mandarin), English, Persian, Thai, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Burmese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese (/Cantonese)
California
18 year Established Caramel Company with Large Growth Potential This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established manufacturing business that has successfully carved out a dominant position...
California
ESTABLISHED COMMERCIAL-GRADE CANNABIS CULTIVATION This is an opportunity to acquire an established cultivation facility. The business has proven it can generate strong cash flow in one of the toughest...
EBITDA: $2,000,000
Long Beach, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an established Volkswagen dealership with 48 years of continuous operation in Southern California's premier Long Beach automotive market. This franchise presents...
Los Angeles County, CA
Five centers. One system. The largest childcare market in America. Los Angeles has enormous, durable demand for premium early education and a chronic shortage of quality seats. This package includes...
Cash Flow: $3,800,000
Orange County, CA
High-Volume Asian Grocery Market Business For Sale | 42,000 SF | Orange County, California Exceptional Opportunity to Acquire an Established Asian Supermarket with Strong Sales, Long-Term Lease, and...
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Ranked as a top Junk-Removal Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $551K average gross sales!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $551,635
California
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established commercial demolition company with a proven reputation, experienced workforce, and decades of successful operations throughout Central...
EBITDA: $369,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Acquire the Operating Platform — Not the Startup Risk Founded in September 2023 by a wellness entrepreneur with more than 18 years of industry experience, this approximately 2,055-square-foot boutique...
Cash Flow: $69,000
$1,972,805
San Francisco County, CA
San Diego County, CA
This profitable textile manufacturing enterprise caters exclusively to the hotel and lodging sector, providing a comprehensive range of high-quality linens, drapery, bathroom essentials, and specialty...
Cash Flow: $350,000
Los Angeles, CA
Premium mobile pet grooming business serving affluent neighborhoods across Los Angeles. No storefront or lease to assume; vans need only parking and storage. The entire operation runs out of three...
Cash Flow: $214,913
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Susanville, CA
Eagle Lake Hospitality & Restaurant Opportunity - Landmark Property with Multiple Revenue Streams Rare opportunity to acquire an established hospitality and restaurant property on 2.6+ acres near...
Dublin, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Location Available A rare opportunity to acquire fully operational restaurant. Location boast loyal customer base, above 4.5-star rating, and high-visibility storefront in...
Poway, CA
Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Poway, CA This well-established sushi restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator seeking a turnkey business in one of San Diego...
Cash Flow: $1,060,000
Los Angeles, CA
PROFITABLE WATER AND HERBS STORE - 26 YEARS ESTABLISHED This well-established health food and nutrition business has been serving the Hollywood, California community since 1998. Located in a prime...
Cash Flow: $35,000
Carlsbad, CA
For sale is Fresh Monkee in the La Costa Area of Carlsbad. We are located in the high-end La Costa Town Square conveniently tucked-in between 24hr Fitness, REI, Petco and Pavilions. The build-out was...
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Own a global bubble tea franchise with a compact footprint, streamlined operations, and strong repeat customer demand.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $278,736
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...
Cash Flow: $120,000
Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established Los Angeles-based furniture and props rental business built around authentic, vintage, designer inventory — not the mass-produced knockoffs that...
Cash Flow: $279,940
$395,000
San Diego County, CA
Beverly Hills, 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...
Cash Flow: $150,000
Los Angeles, CA
Lucrative – Semi-Absentee – Advanced Unattended Retail Machines Business serving the greater Los Angeles area. Semi-passive ownership, strong margins, and significant room for growth. These modern,...
Cash Flow: $188,000
Available Nationwide
Multiple revenue streams with franchisees averaging over $762,000 in gross profit yearly. With a proven business model and successful track record, we’re excited to offer you a range of franchise opportunities.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $523,883
Orange County, CA
Established collision and paint business with a steady, recession-resistant revenue model and a well-known brand behind it. The work is a healthy mix of retail, trade, and fleet, which keeps the book...
Cash Flow: $552,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Folsom, CA
Established 30-year salon business featuring 12 private suites across two modern buildings in historic Folsom, CA. This turnkey investment opportunity generates $165,000 annual revenue with $145,000...
Cash Flow: $145,000
Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a premium, 10-year established mobile pet grooming business with a 5-van fleet, an excellent online reputation, and significant built-in growth potential....
Los Alamitos, CA
Partnership Opportunity (51% Ownership) — The Cage at Los Alamitos Step up to the plate on a rare opportunity to acquire majority equity in a well-established, locally-owned sports training business...
San Bernardino County, CA
Established family medicine practice serving a large and growing Southern California community since 2006. This turnkey primary care practice provides comprehensive healthcare for patients of all...
EBITDA: $348,201
ProMed Financial
ProMed Financial, Inc.
Serving Orange County, CA
Practice Financing and Transition Services since 1993. We are one of the longest, standing healthcare financing and practice transition services in the country.
Gilroy, CA
*** Any and all interested buyers will meet with one of the owners in person at the taproom to discuss the sale. No financials or any information other than what is provided in the ad post will be...
Cash Flow: $144,000
Fallbrook, CA
Established Auto Repair & Service Shop - 26 Years of Excellence in Fallbrook, CA This thriving 6-bay automotive service facility represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established...
Cash Flow: $316,800
$350,000
Redondo Beach, CA
Palm Desert, CA
Exceptionally profitable, high-quality medical aesthetic and facial rejuvenation clinic serving the Coachella Valley from Palm Desert, California. The practice offers a comprehensive portfolio of...
Cash Flow: $600,700
Folsom, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a 1,372 sq ft retail space located in a high-traffic shopping center on East Bidwell Street in Folsom. Surrounded by popular restaurants, salons, and service businesses,...
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Own a Flexible, Home-Based Youth Sports Franchise with Multiple Revenue Streams
Avg. Unit Revenue: $323,458
Riverside County, CA
This well-established home furnishings and gift retail business has been serving Riverside County customers since 1991, offering a uniquely curated selection of tabletop items, kitchen accessories,...
Cash Flow: $195,000
Pasadena, CA
Renew Performance Center is a 2,500 SF performance, recovery, and wellness facility in Pasadena, CA, operating since 2018 in an affluent, high-density Los Angeles County market. Five revenue streams:...
Truckee, CA
3 Tahoe Area laundromats in South Lake Tahoe, Ca, Carnelian Bay, Ca, and Truckee, Ca. under one brand. Extensive wash and fold for customers. Newer machines and remodels. Ample parking. Long-term...
Cash Flow: $500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
We are one of the longest established pet grooming and boarding businesses in Los Angeles. We have 2 central locations in L.A. Country and serve tens of thousands of customers a year. As we don't want...
Sonoma County, CA
This specialized construction company dominates a highly technical niche market, providing excavation and construction services for below-ground commercial and residential projects throughout a major...
Cash Flow: $635,000
Azusa, CA
Business Description: The Opportunity This is a rare chance to acquire a deeply established, asset-heavy e-commerce business specializing in the high-demand truck suspension and modification market....
Bloomington, CA
FedEx Linehaul Business Model Linehaul Transportation Service Providers (TSPs) contract directly with FedEx Corporation to transport trailers of packages between FedEx terminals, hubs, and other...
Cash Flow: $574,138
Santa Clara County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an established, multi-location medical weight management and wellness platform serving two of Northern California's largest metropolitan markets. This medical group...
EBITDA: $351,000
Napa, CA
Become a social entrepreneur. Invest in helping people feel great. An unparalleled opportunity to own a top-performing True REST Float Spa Franchise in the Napa Valley without the time and expense of...
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Lawn Care franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $684 annual gross residential sales per customer!*
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:
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.