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Start-upLaundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.

First Affiliate-Owned Unit - 2023 total revenue was $868,659 with $235,276 EBITDA (27%). Our laundromat business model will disrupt the growing but archaic laundromat industry by providing customers...

$575,000

$575,000

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Start-upProfitable Cabinet Dealership – $250k+ Potential, No Royalties

Are you a successful sales leader, corporate professional, or veteran who has hit an income ceiling? Are you tired of building someone else's dream and ready to invest in a real, tangible asset for...

$250,000

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$250,000

Start-up
Start-upRoof Rejuvenation Biz for sale: Low Cost, High Returns, Big Demand!

Own a Piece of the Future of Roofing – High-Margin, Low-Overhead Dealership Opportunity Looking for a proven, in-demand business with serious growth potential? Roof Rejuvenate USA is one of the...

$30,000

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$30,000

Start-up
Start-upTruck Driving School - Driving Academy - $500K in Sales Guaranteed

Call for details Welcome to our Truck Driving School franchise, called Driving Academy a profitable and growing market that offers a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to tap into a high-demand...

$50,000

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$50,000

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Start-up$1 for a Fully Automated Real Estate Investing Business!!

Are you looking for passive income? Would you like to invest in a hands-off opportunity FOR JUST $1 UPFRONT, where an experienced company handles everything from A to Z, and you simply receive 70% of...

$1

$1

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Afghan GROCERY STORE & RESTAURANT FOR SALE

Sacramento, CA

AFGHAN GROCERY STORE & RESTAURANT FOR SALE Mosa market & restaurant (Halal) 2424 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815 Asking Price: 179,000 (Negotiable Price - Price is included all items, appliances...

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$160,000

$160,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

Plumbing Business - 24 Year Legacy, Long Contracts

Los Angeles County, CA

Are you ready to take over a thriving plumbing business with a rich history of 24 years of exceptional service? Here's your chance to own a well-established plumbing business with a 24-year legacy of...

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$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

Clean & Green Self Serve Car Washes for Sale (Portfolio)

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Lompoc, CA

Whether you are highly experienced with the carwash businesses or newer to the carwash industry, this 2 unit portfolio is an excellent opportunity for you. The 178 Burton Mesa Blvd and 1112 E Ocean...

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$1,400,000

$1,400,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Well Established Salon For Sale

Long Beach, CA

Turnkey Salon Opportunity in the Heart of Belmont Shore! • Prime Location: Located in the vibrant Belmont Shore community with excellent foot and car traffic. This spot has been home to just two...

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$125,000

$125,000

Central California Education's Finest Tutoring Center

Visalia, CA

Established, Turn-Key, and Ready to Grow! This is your chance to own a successful and well-established Tutoring Center. Located in a thriving community, this center has over 100 Google 5 star ratings,...

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$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $52,000

motorcycles shop repair, service, tires and UHAUL rental dealer

Monrovia, CA

Nice opportunity to own a 12 years established motorcycle repair, service and tires business which have also TOP 100 UHAUL rental dealer with loyalty customers. Workshop spaces 2400sf and $3180...

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$300,000

$300,000

Profitable Mexican Restaurant Franchise. Turnkey Highland, CA Location

Highland, CA

Own a Thriving Mexican Fusion Franchise in Highland, CA! This is a turnkey opportunity to own a successful Fuego Cravings franchise, known for its unique fusion of authentic Mexican flavors with a...

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$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

EPA 'Green' Certified Dry Cleaners

$975,000 - Santa Cruz County, CA

$975,000

Santa Cruz County, CA

Kristiann Wightman

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Profitable Established Antique Shop for Sale

Arroyo Grande, CA

This is an opportunity to own and operate a successful well established Antique shop....

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$185,000

$185,000

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Gym! Price Reduction! Ready to sell!

Clovis, CA

Great location for a 2,100 SQFT boxing gym. Fully staffed, class schedules with certified instructors, weekly fitness classes. This is the premier boxing-centric High Intensity Interval Training...

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$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Eric Marchand

MARCHAND REALTY LLC

Serving San Mateo County, CA

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Established Medical and Cosmetic Practice

Los Angeles, CA

This established practice in West Los Angeles/Brentwood combines an full-service Family Medicine practice with a cosmetic medical practice Both are under the supervision of the physician but the...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $370,000

Profitable + Turn Key Home Staging Business

Santa Clara, CA

Exceptionally well organized and resourced home staging business. All inventory is owned and much of it was purchased in 2024-2025. 2 vehicles are included in the sale. Last 3 years of business are...

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$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $248,323

Highly Profitable, Well-Established Main Street Restaurant

Murphys, CA

Opportunity in the heart of Murphys! For 33 years, this highly profitable, fully equipped restaurant has been a beloved staple on bustling Main Street, drawing both locals and tourists. Serving...

$685,000

$685,000

Established Lifestyle Retailer (Books, Gifts & Svcs) Prime Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Established Lifestyle Retailer (Books, Gifts & Services) Prime Location Los Angeles County Own a Lifestyle Brand with Deep Community Roots This is your chance to acquire a well-established specialty...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $220,000

Long Beach Pool Service Route for Sale

Orange County, CA

Nice starter route. Additional revenue from filter cleans. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office. Unlimited earnings...

$12,600

$12,600

Cash Flow: $14,500

San Ramon Pool Service Route for Sale

Alameda County, CA

This pool service route offers stable recurring revenue from long-term customers on consistent billing cycles, concentrated in San Ramon for minimal drive time and maximum efficiency. Pools are small,...

$21,600

$21,600

Cash Flow: $24,000

Chance to Own Sierra Mountain Sporting Good Store and Rental Shop

California

Looking for the perfect opportunity to own a business, captain your ship and escape the rat race? Here’s your chance. Reach out for more information about a rare sporting goods store specializing in...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $383,506

Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Growth-Ready Beauty Brand | Amazon, DTC

$200,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$200,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Zaihua (Daniel) Hu

CURB

Very Busy Dry Cleaners Agency and Low price

La Mirada, CA

1). Monthly gross is $ 13,000 per month 2). Monthly rents $ 2,580 + $800 NNN 3).1 year Lease 4). size is approx.900 SF. 5). The average net income possible is $ 8,000 PER MONTH + 6). 6-day business,...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $96,000

Cybersecurity SaaS Platform with Stable Clients & Growth Runway

San Diego County, CA

California-based SaaS provider of a patented email encryption platform designed for regulated industries where secure communication is mission-critical. As a market-leading technology provider for...

$2,270,000

$2,270,000

Auto Body + Paint + Collision Facility

Gardena, CA

1. AutoBody & Paint Shop for Sale in City of Gardena This shop completed a full build-out in 2022 with modern facilities and equipment. It is fully licensed with a City of Gardena license, AQMD...

$190,000

$190,000

Cash Flow: $120,912

High Growth Steady Profit Generating Womens Boutique

Ventura County, CA

Established upscale women's clothing and accessory boutique located in a highly desirable market with easy access from San Fernando Valley, Calabasas, Thousand Oaks and Santa Barbara, generating...

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$289,000

$289,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

For Sale 15 Years Established SEO & Digital Agency with 92% Retainers

Los Angeles County, CA

Established SEO & Digital Marketing Agency - 15 Years of Proven Success This well-established digital marketing agency has been serving clients since 2010, specializing in SEO and paid media services....

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

Cash Flow: $15,000

Express Employment Professionals in Chino-Upland, CA

Chino, CA

Considering business ownership in one of Southern California’s most dynamic cities? The Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in Chino-Upland, CA, offers an opportunity to step into a...

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$189,000

$189,000

Southern Los Angeles County Auto Repair Shop – $2M Revenue

Los Angeles County, CA

Presenting a lucrative investment opportunity: a fully operational auto repair shop located in bustling Southern Los Angeles County. This expansive facility generates an impressive $2 million in...

$1,095,000

$1,095,000

Cash Flow: $343,500

Well Established Tortilleria, Meat Market, Grocery Store and Eatery

Los Angeles County, CA

We are a family-owned and operated business specializing in: Freshly made Tortillas, handmade daily using traditional methods. We offer premium quality meats, and cuts, including beef, pork, chicken...

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$399,900

$399,900

Cash Flow: $122,098

Price Adjustment for this Profitable Five Star Bakery

San Luis Obispo, CA

This beloved five-star bakery began as one entrepreneur's dream to bring artisanal baked goods to the heart of San Luis Obispo's vibrant downtown district. What started as a passion project has...

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$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $118,000

Established-Passive Income 24/7 Live Monitoring- LICENSED!

$390,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$390,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Online Life Skills / Adulting Program

San Luis Obispo, CA

Life 101 is an awesome opportunity for a motivated individual who loves and wants to help others grow. Currently it is an online life skills workshop/course which is a great foundation; yet ready to...

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$100,000

$100,000

Beautiful Sports Bar, Restaurant+ Lounge with TYPE 48 LIC

Los Angeles County, CA

*CASH ONLY SALE* MUST SEND POF TO QUALIFY** A very rare turnkey type 48 ABC license new bar, restaurant + lounge. Well established neighborhood bar with a brand new full kitchen, menu designed by...

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$975,000

$975,000

Cash Flow: $450,000

Profitable Established Turnkey Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale

Orange, CA

Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale - Orange County This profitable, turnkey Farmers Insurance agency has been serving Orange County since 1988, offering an exceptional opportunity for a...

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$375,000

$375,000

Popular, Profitable Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant For Sale

Chester, CA

This popular creekside breakfast & lunch restaurant also features an espresso bar; there is a separately owned and operated gift & bookstore sharing some cafe space. Located in the historic Stover...

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$185,000

$185,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Well established Tobacco Smoke and Vape Shop

Orange, CA

Highly Profitable Smoke & Vape Shop in city of Orange....

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$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Fully Equipped Running Granite Shop

San Leandro, CA

Well-established granite processing company with 25 years of continuous operation at the same San Leandro location. This fully equipped facility generates $450,000 in annual revenue and is ready for...

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$250,000

$250,000

Circle-K Franchise - Attractive - Well Established - Seller Financing

San Bernardino County, CA

Circle-K Franchise, attractive, well established, high visibility, major busy street location, Circle-K Franchise. Buyer may purchase this as Circle-K Franchise or as an Independent Liquor Store at an...

$150,000

$150,000

Ray Kung

Transworld Business Advisors of San Jose East

Serving Santa Clara County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together.

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Italian Restaurant Beer & Wine License

Palm Springs, CA

An Italian restaurant in the greater Palm Springs area is available!! This established restaurant is in a great location close to all the area's attractions. Their excellent reputation for service and...

$420,000

$420,000

Cash Flow: $125,510

Established Residential Care Facility in Sebastopol

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sebastopol, CA

Live Oak Rest Home has been a cornerstone of elder care in Sebastopol since 1976, offering a serene and supportive environment on a quiet residential street. This property is currently licensed as a...

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$1,799,000

$1,799,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Bay Area, CA. Very Profitable!

Sunnyvale, CA

Sunnyvale, CA

Prime-General Public Works Contractor, $14.5M Sales, $1.26M DE

Los Angeles County, CA

Established for over 30 years, this Southern California–based Prime General Contractor specializes in large-scale public works and prevailing wage projects ranging from $3 million to $10+ million....

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

Cash Flow: $1,262,831

Anti-Aging Haircare Brand – with Reviews, Suppliers and Inventory

San Francisco, CA

This is a turnkey, drug free anti-aging haircare brand with Amazon Brand Registry, a live DTC Shopify store, inventory in place, and a clean 3PL setup for hands off fulfillment. Orders are processed...

$295,000

$295,000

Brewery Listing ID: N-1034

California

• Established and Recognized Brand with Award Winning Beers • Significant Brewing Capacity • Diverse & Creative Product Line • Community-Driven Taproom • Attractive, Family-Friendly Facility • Located...

$470,000

$470,000

Cash Flow: $120,036

Turn Key-Food Distributor & Wholesaler w/Established Accts

Santa Barbara County, CA

Food Service Distributor & Wholesaler –With Service from Ventura to Paso Robles- Established 1993 | Owner Retiring This well-established food service distribution company has been a trusted partner to...

$849,000

$849,000

Cash Flow: $223,995

Two Hair Salons For Sale San Diego County

San Diego County, CA

Two Hair Salons located in two West Coast cities in North San Diego County. Established for nearly three decades, theses licensed salons have built a loyal client base and are fully staffed with...

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$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $80,971

Door & Window Supplier w Exclusive Manufacturer Relationships

Los Angeles County, CA

Profitable and established direct-to-consumer door and window supply company with strong industry relationships and a loyal customer base. The business specializes in providing homeowners with...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $530,000

Profitable Car Hauling, Trucking Company-$6K-$10K Monthly Net

Los Angeles, CA

Step into a ready-to-run trucking business with everything in place to generate income from day one. ASSETS INCLUDE: 2020 Freightliner Cascadia (500K miles, excellent condition)- 2022 Car Hauling...

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$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) - Niche Service & Rentals Provider

Riverside County, CA

Profitable Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Rental & Service Company – Riverside County >> SBA Pre-Qualified | $376K SDE on $900K Sales (TTM) This established DME provider specializes in rental and...

$1,199,888

$1,199,888

Cash Flow: $376,000

Established Home Staging Business w Warehouse SBA Pre Qualified

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable and profitable home staging business serving the South Bay area for the past 7 years. The company has built a strong brand and long-standing...

$399,025

$399,025

Cash Flow: $155,000

Well Established Armenian Bakery

Canyon Country, CA

Well established bakery being the only one to serve Armenian Baked goods in all of Santa Clarita Valley. Customers come from all over Santa Clarita Valley and beyond. Customers visit from as far as...

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$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

Papa Johns Pizza - 25 Years in Business, Profitable & Turnkey

San Diego County, CA

PROFITABLE PAPA JOHNS PIZZA Franchise for sale in San Diego County Ca. Looking for a hot business opportunity in San Diego County CA? Look no further than Papa John's Pizza Franchise. Located in a...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $50,271

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.