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San Diego Water Restoration Package – Complete Fleet & Hard Assets
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

San Diego Water Restoration Expansion Package – Asset Sale Only An exceptional opportunity for an established restoration firm, an out-of-market operator expanding into Southern California, or a...

$200,000

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$200,000

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Restaurant for sale in Pasadena
Asset Sale

Pasadena, CA

RESTAURANT FOR SALE – PASADENA Restaurant for sale in a prime Pasadena location. Location: 720 N Lake Ave, Unit 5, Pasadena, CA Size: Approximately 1,160 sq ft Capacity: Approximately 32 occupants The...

$100,000

2

$100,000

Prime Orange County ServiceMaster Restore Territory
Asset Sale

Tustin, CA

Prime Orange County Service Business Asset Sale Rare opportunity to acquire the assets associated with a well-positioned restoration franchise serving one of Southern California's most desirable...

$450,000

$450,000

Factory-Built Modular Dwelling & ADU Plans — California-Approved & Cer
Asset Sale

Newport Beach, CA

Modular manufacturing is the future of construction — and MoD-Dwelling has done the hard work for you. $65,000 buys you 322 GB of ready-to-deploy intellectual property — two California ICC-NTA...

$65,000

46

$65,000

Gameday Men's Health Franchise: Encino, CA (Los Angeles County)
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

RARE GAMEDAY MEN'S HEALTH FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA One prime territory in Southern California became available due to owner's traumatic injury. This exceptional opportunity provides...

$149,000

6

$149,000

Island Bodega
Asset Sale

Westminster, CA

This Acai Café was recently completed with full construction improvements and brand-new commercial equipment throughout. The sale includes premium fixtures such as multiple undercounter refrigerators,...

$200,000

14

$200,000

Fully Built Restaurant Whittier
Asset Sale

Whittier, CA

Fully Built Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Whittier, CA Prime location restaurant asset available in Whittier, Los Angeles County. This asset sale presents a turnkey opportunity for entrepreneurs...

$160,000

2

$160,000

ZipGrow Hydroponic Farm for Sale - Land Not Included
Asset Sale

Baywood-Los Osos, CA

Attention! Entrepreneur farmers! Whether you want to grow food for your family, start a community supported agriculture business, or farm stand, this equipment will help you to start growing fruit,...

$45,000

8

$45,000

Fully Equipped Restaurant Maywood
Asset Sale

Maywood, CA

Fully Equipped Restaurant for Sale in Maywood, CA Turnkey restaurant opportunity in the heart of Los Angeles County's Maywood community. This asset sale includes a complete restaurant setup ready for...

$190,000

2

$190,000

Brand New Turnkey Stretching Studio!
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

Step into one of California's most prestigious wellness markets with this operational STRETCHMED® studio located at 7606 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA. This turnkey opportunity offers the perfect mix of...

$150,000

3

$150,000

Menchie’s
Franchise

Available in California

Own a high-performing retail engine. Proven systems, consistent repeat traffic, and a brand built for long-term equity in a simplified category.

$120,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $594,743

$120,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $594,743

Completely remodeled restaurant with an open concept.
Asset Sale

North Hollywood, CA

This is a turnkey asset sale only; the business name and menu are not included in the sale. The current owner invested over $250,000 in upgrades and spent several months preparing the space before...

$230,000

2

$230,000

Auto Repair Shop With New Lifts And Equipment& Ads Sign And Markitin
Asset Sale

Murrieta, CA

TURNKEY AUTO REPAIR SHOP - ASSET SALE Prime opportunity to acquire a fully equipped auto repair facility in Murrieta, CA with brand new equipment and infrastructure. This turnkey operation is...

$85,000

$85,000

Established Independent Gym — Turnkey Business for Sale

$300,000 - San Diego, CA

$300,000

San Diego, CA

Asset Sale: Mobile Jewelry & Charm Bar Business
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

This is an asset sale and relocatable. Background on the company: I have operated a mobile jewelry & charm bar company that holds weekly spaces in two of the most popular and sought after farmers...

$50,000

2

$50,000

Joint Commission Approved 6-Bed Detox Facility in Northridge
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Joint Commission Accredited, Advance Life Recovery is a licensed 6-bed residential detoxification and treatment facility in Northridge, CA, approved for clinically managed withdrawal management and...

$295,000

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$295,000

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Prime Restaurant Opportunity – Turnkey Asset Sale with Lease Transfer
Asset Sale

La Habra, CA

Positioned along one of La Habra’s busiest commercial corridors, this turnkey restaurant asset sale presents an outstanding opportunity for an owner-operator or expanding restaurant group seeking a...

$100,000

37

$100,000

Spinal Implant Technology and QMS
Asset Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

**Price reduction** A rare opportunity to acquire a fully developed spinal implant platform. This California-based spinal implant company is offering for sale four (4) FDA-cleared 510(k) product lines...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Real Estate Only

Walnut Creek, CA

RARE chance to OWN restaurant real estate in Downtown Walnut Creek! Located at 1535 + 1541 Giammona Drive Two adjacent buildings ±5,200 SF total. Price upon request. ±3,700 SF space + Large ± 1,300...

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Gas Station Development site. Anchored by McDonald's
Real Estate Only

Shasta Lake, CA

prime 1-5 freeway location fully entitled for a gas station Anchored by McDonalds Shared freeway sign with McDonalds Access easement with McDonald's as well...

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2

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Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity-Fully Equipped Shopping Center Location
Lease Only

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully built-out and equipped restaurant in a busy Rancho Cucamonga shopping and dining center. This is an asset sale only; the existing business name and brand are...

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2

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Glass Doctor
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Ranked #1 Glass Installation/Repairs franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $969K average gross sales (home & business) and $677K average gross sales (auto)!*

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $969,663

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $969,663

FOR LEASE Automotive Center
Lease Only

Glendale, CA

FOR LEASE: Automotive Service Bay in Prime Glendale Location Professionally established automotive center offering one fully equipped service bay for lease in the heart of Glendale, California. This...

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2nd Gen Flex Space Ready for Fitness, Dance, Events, Adult Day Care
Lease Only

Marina Del Rey, CA

Prime 2nd Generation Flex Space for Lease in Marina del Rey Exceptional turnkey opportunity at the prestigious intersection of Washington Blvd. and Abbot Kinney Blvd. corridor in one of West Los...

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Bay Area residential remodeling company with over two decades of exp.

$350,000 - San Francisco, CA

$350,000

San Francisco, CA

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RCFE / ARF / Congregate / Recuperative Care Facility
Lease Only

Palmdale, CA

EXCEPTIONAL HEALTHCARE FACILITY LEASE OPPORTUNITY IN WEST PALMDALE Premium freestanding healthcare facility available for lease in West Palmdale's most desirable area. This newer construction (2020)...

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Very Profitable EV Car Fleet Rental Business
Start Up

Business Description Passive HIGH income EV rental car company ASSET BACKED INVESTMENTS THAT GENERATES thousands of dollars immediately. Sounds too good to be true? IT'S REAL! Hands-Off EV Rental...

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Turnkey Japanese Gacha Vending – Licensed Products & Location Support
Start Up

Launch your own turnkey Japanese Gacha collectible vending business with GachaShop. Our business-in-a-box model brings the excitement of authentic Japanese capsule toys to North America through...

$5,000

$5,000

Full-Service Car Wash – Santee, CA – Built for Growth & Expansion
Start Up

Prime Commercial Listing: Turnkey Car Wash Opportunity in Santee, CA. Seize this rare opportunity to acquire a fully updated, high-volume, turnkey commercial car wash located in the business-friendly...

$599,000

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$599,000

Print & Digital Marketing Business for Your Local Market
Start Up

Own the local media company in your community. Territories are available nationwide, one publisher per market. The business is anchored by a City Lifestyle luxury magazine, mailed monthly to...

$10,000

$10,000

Regional Development Opportunity For Top 10 Sandwich Brand
Start Up

Own the region. Build the market. Earn royalties from every store in it. Port of Subs has been slicing meats and cheeses in front of the guest since 1972 — fresh-baked bread, made-to-order, signature...

$75,000

3

$75,000

Turnkey 20-Screen Indoor Digital Billboard Network — S. OC County
Start Up

Turnkey Indoor Digital Billboard Network - South Orange County ESTABLISHED OPERATING NETWORK This is a functioning indoor digital advertising network with 20 commercial displays already installed and...

$99,000

$99,000

Sloan's Ice Cream
Franchise

Available in California

With Average Unit Volumes over $1.1M, life is sweet as a Sloan's franchisee. Since 1999, Sloan’s has operated under a singular mission: Providing the sweetest and most unique dessert experience to our customers. Over the past 20+ years, Sloan’s has continued to design and refine our image and products to create the best possible memories for the young and the young at heart.

$180,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $933,562

$180,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $933,562

Turnkey Aldea Franchise — San Jose, Ready Day One
Start Up

Established Premium Baby & Home Retail Franchise Step into a turnkey franchise opportunity with Aldea Home & Baby, a premium boutique retailer with 20 years of proven success since its founding in San...

$45,000

6

$45,000

Profitable EV rental business! 35%-75% ARR
Start Up

? Hands-Off EV Rental Fleet | $1,500–$2,200 Per Car Monthly | High ROI & Passive Cash Flow ? Price: Depends on Fleet size Cash Flow: Immediate Location: Dallas, TX, Houston TX, Los Angeles CA, San...

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International Classic Car Company

$1,425,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$1,425,000

Los Angeles, CA

Owner-Operators Wanted: Exclusive Branded Prepaid Opportunity
Start Up

EXCLUSIVE CRICKET WIRELESS AUTHORIZED RETAILER OPPORTUNITY Genesis Mobile, the premier Master Agent for Cricket Wireless, is seeking dedicated owner-operators to join their exclusive branded prepaid...

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Exclusive Northern California Territory – Nick the Greek Franchise
Start Up

Price: $35,000.00 Location: Northern California (Peninsula / Silicon Valley / Bay Area) Industry: Fast Casual Restaurant / Franchise Development Description Rare opportunity to secure exclusive...

$35,000

3

$35,000

Taste Buds Kitchen
Franchise

Available in California

Taste Buds Kitchen is a unique culinary experience—kids’ kitchen by day, adult BYOB kitchen by night. We deliver fun, hands-on cooking classes, camps, parties, and corporate events in stylish, upscale kitchens designed to impress guests ages 2 to 99. More than just a cooking class, Taste Buds Kitchen creates memorable, joy-filled experiences that bring people together around food. Behind the scenes, franchise owners benefit from exceptional training, proven systems, and a clear, streamlined path to success led by an experienced leadership team. This is an emerging, in-demand franchise that blends entertainment, education, and community—turning the kitchen into a place where confidence grows, connections are made, and memories last long after the aprons come off.

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $701,223

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $701,223

Electric Vehicle Charging Station - No Employees & Passive Income
Start Up

Imagine owning the rights to a gas station brand on the busiest corner in your market. With our business model, you're not limited to one corner, you can own the entire town. Deciding where your...

$59,500

$59,500

Average gross sales $195k w/average return of $87k - zero employees
Start Up

Average gross sales $195k w/average return of $87k* Keep your job. Automated tech-based business. No employees. Membership-based business model. Book Tee-times online. Everything is automated. Looking...

$49,950

2

$49,950

Turn Weekends Into Cash. Party Rental Business. Passive Income.
Start Up

Own an Inflatable Party & Event Rental Business. Turn celebrations into profits with a business that brings fun to: • Birthdays • Schools • Churches • Festivals • Community events With bounce houses,...

$45,000

$45,000

Launch-Ready Phone-Charging Startup — 120 Stations + Custom App
Start Up

Turnkey phone-charging station business featuring 120 power-bank rental stations and custom mobile app. Complete technology platform allows customers to rent charged power banks via QR code or card at...

$110,000

2

$110,000

Would You Like to get started in the Vending Machine Industry?
Start Up

For the past five years, I’ve helped individuals successfully break into the vending machine industry by offering proven, results-driven opportunities tailored to different investment levels and...

$7,500

2

$7,500

Zoom Brokers

Zoom Business Brokers

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Zoom Business Brokers is a highly accomplished team of dedicated and trustworthy professionals who are pioneering the process to skillfully guide, advise, and facilitate your seamless business transactions. Our team of industry veterans embodies over 230 years of collective real-world experience and will provide you with mindful expertise and resources to buy, sell, or merge your business with their decades of training and practice and an extensive relationship network. Regardless of your business size, industry or locale, our qualified brokers are relentless in our innovative approach to fully and efficiently service your needs – from expert guidance to transactions – that will ultimately save you valuable time and money and allow you to remain focused on what you do best in running your business. Our brokers embrace collaboration and are carefully selected for our team because of their integrity and professionalism. We are tenacious in our objective to provide exceptional service, and in doing so our team is uncompromising in protecting your confidential information and aligning the interests of all parties for mutual success. The rigorous, industry-leading training of our brokers results in sound, smart advice and the highest professional standards that we employ in providing you with support that is both reliable and creative as we facilitate your business transactions.

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Commercial Kitchen Gasket Service
Start Up

Own a Proven Niche Business with an Established Customer Base Are you ready to be your own boss and build a business you can truly call your own? Whether you have experience in restaurants,...

$200,000

3

$200,000

AI-Powered Robotic Specialty Coffee Café with High-Growth Potential
Start Up

This is a fully operational robotic coffee business being offered for sale, including the existing lease agreement for the location. The business comes with a state-of-the-art Robo Café system, all...

$99,000

3

$99,000

Mushroom Wellness Brand | $605K Revenue | 58% Net Margin | Turnkey Acq

$900,000 - Encinitas, CA

$900,000

Encinitas, CA

Rare Opportunity: Prime Territory with the Nation’s Largest Franchise
Start Up

The Opportunity: Own a piece of a national powerhouse. We are offering a high-potential territory within the Squeegee Squad network one of the nation’s largest and most respected brands in commercial...

$90,000

6

$90,000

High Tech Entertainment Center - Hologram Zoo
Start Up

A Hologram Zoo functions like a traditional zoo, but all the animals are made entirely of laser light. These holographic creatures appear lifelike and move as though they're real, yet you can pass...

$35,000

4

$35,000

TemperaturePro Heating, Air Conditioning Services and Indoor Air Quality Services
Franchise

Available in California

Build a rewarding HVAC CEO-style business in a recession-resistant, essential–services $160B industry. No experience in trades required.

$97,500

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,436,986

$97,500

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,436,986

Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Start Up

Top 50% of Locations - Average $680k gross w/$162k EBITDA (24%) Our laundromat business model will disrupt the growing but archaic laundromat industry by providing customers with a tech-centric...

$450,000

$450,000

Robots are here to Stay! Robotics Franchise w/ Massive National Accts!
Start Up

B2B Robotics Raking in National Account Contracts! Robotics & AI Franchise Opportunity: The Future of Automation is Here! As Featured On: CNBC, Forbes TV, Fox Business, and more! **Validation Alert!...

$60,000

$60,000

High-Profit Fiberglass Pool Business Opportunity
Start Up

A Smarter Way to Own a Pool Installation Business Own a high-margin pool installation business in a fast-growing market, with strong margin opportunity, protected territory, and a streamlined,...

$100,000

6

$100,000

Cronus Capital Management LLC
Start Up

Cronus Capital Management LLC is a specialized holding company and fintech infrastructure provider. The sale includes a suite of proprietary systems designed to integrate financial management with...

$45,000

$45,000

Body Slimming & Facial Rejuvenation Spa
Start Up

TURNKEY BODY CONTOURING SPA OPPORTUNITY Established wellness concept offering non-invasive body slimming and facial rejuvenation services. This proven business model targets the growing $66+ billion...

$51,805

5

$51,805

Established Subway for Sale in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

This offering presents the opportunity to acquire an established Subway restaurant in Los Angeles, California. The location benefits from a high-traffic commercial area with strong visibility,...

$285,000

$285,000

Cash Flow: $153,000

Semi-Absentee Appliance Repair & Installation Company

Los Angeles County, CA

Established appliance repair and installation company serving the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles, available for the first time. The business is fully staffed and runs without the owner in...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Hookah Lounge

Los Angeles, CA

Turn-Key Hookah Lounge for Sale – Los Angeles Area Rare opportunity to own a fully operating hookah lounge in a prime location on San Fernando Rd, just 7 minutes from Downtown Glendale and 12 minutes...

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$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

San Diego, CA - Own the Exclusive Mobile Pet Grooming

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established Mobile Pet Grooming Franchise Development Business with 23 exclusive territories located throughout San Diego County California—one of the largest...

$368,000

$368,000

The Little Gym Child Fitness
Franchise

Available Nationwide

The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages newborn to 12 years. Backed by decades of success and a globally recognized brand, The Little Gym franchise empowers owners to help kids build confidence, motor skills, and social-emotional strength through movement-based learning and gymnastics. With a loyal customer base, multiple revenue streams, and comprehensive support, franchisees are well-equipped to grow a meaningful business that positively impacts lives.

$100,000

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $658,446

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.