Orange County, CA
Pizza Franchise with Beer & Wine(ABC-Type 41) license, attractive, 100% absentee operated, upscale and desirably located in Irvine area of Orange County, California. Please note, that this attractive...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Pizza Franchise with Beer & Wine - 100% Employee Run - Irvine Area
$375,000
Cash Flow: $196,397
Profitable Plumbing Company w/ 6 Trucks & Team – San Diego County
Vista, CA
This company is a well-established and growing residential and commercial plumbing service company serving all of San Diego County. Since opening in 2022, the business has built a strong reputation...
$435,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
Established Auto Body Shop with Strong Income
Los Angeles, CA
ESTABLISHED AUTO BODY SHOP WITH STRONG INCOME This profitable auto body shop represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational business in the heart of Sylmar, CA. Established in 2018, the...
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$290,000
Cash Flow: $265,000
Prime Downtown Encinitas Location
Encinitas, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable café business in the heart of Encinitas, just steps from Coast Highway 101 and three blocks from world-famous Swami’s Beach. Highlights: Location:...
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$125,000
EBITDA: $36,000
Bar & Restaurant with Type 47 License – Excellent Lease Terms
San Pablo, CA
MS Real Estate, Inc. offers this bar and restaurant opportunity in a high-traffic area surrounded by residential and commercial buildings, providing strong local visibility and excellent potential for...
$195,000
Los Angeles County Orangetheory Studio- South Bay Area
Los Angeles County, CA
Orangetheory Fitness is continuing our unprecedented growth, bringing our science-backed workout to more and more communities throughout the US and around the world. We were recently ranked #1:Best...
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$350,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Stone Distribution - Quartzite, Granite, Marble and Tile Distribution
Los Angeles County, CA
Stone and Tile Distribution Company – Los Angeles County This well-established stone and tile distribution company has proudly served the Los Angeles County area for over 30 years. Operating out of a...
$4,900,000
Cash Flow: $760,000
Profitable Subway Sandwich Shop – $123K Cash Flow & Highway Location
Fairfield, CA
Rare opportunity to own a nationally recognized sandwich franchise with strong cash flow and unbeatable highway visibility. This location consistently generates solid profits, making it an attractive...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $132,335
Profitable Car Rental Business – Serving Uber & Lyft Drivers – $615K R
Santa Monica, CA
This established rideshare car rental business provides vehicles to Uber and Lyft drivers on a short-term, flexible basis. With 130 vehicles in the fleet and 80 fully in operation today, the company...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $111,000
Established Promotional Product Advertising Company
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey promotional product advertising company with a strong reputation and repeat client base. The business specializes in helping companies...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $194,159
FranchiseAlloy Personal Training
Available in California
Since 1992, Alloy's personalized training programs cater to the premium 45-65 age group, boasting the highest retention and real results in the $33 billion fitness industry.
$150,000
See More FranchisesProfitable Mediterranean Restaurant – Falafel Fusion – Turnkey
Rancho Cordova, CA
Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant – Falafel Fusion – High-Traffic Rancho Cordova Location Falafel Fusion is a well-established, fully equipped Mediterranean quick-service restaurant located in a busy...
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$175,000
Highly Profitable Indoor Plastering Biz – 40+ Years Reputation
Monterey County, CA
An established name in the construction industry, this plastering company is now available for purchase. With over four decades of proven operations, this business represents a rare opportunity to...
$1,350,000
Cash Flow: $173,215
High-Volume Coastal Restaurant with ABC Type 47 License
$2,395,000
Monterey County, CA
Tacos
Buena Park, CA
Easy to manage, 100% Help Run, No Experience needed, Consistent sales for the last 2 years and now, call Broker Stan 714 269 2149 for more info...
$465,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Profitable Franchise: Batteries, Lighting, Repairs & Key Fobs
Los Angeles County, CA
This established franchise offers a unique blend of essential retail and commercial wholesale services from a prime Southern California location. The business serves both walk-in customers and a...
$701,000
Cash Flow: $246,428
D. Joe Atchison, CBB,CMMBI,MBA,CPA
Sunbelt Business Sales, Mergers & Aquisitions
Serving Riverside County, CA
Mr. Atchison has financial, sales/marketing and general management skills. Joe's last position in corporate America was as the President/CEO of a manufacturing company in Irvine, CA for 11 years. In that role he focused the company's efforts on new product development (five patents issued), manufacturing efficiencies (gross margins increased from 23% to 52%) quality (achieved ISO9001 and QS9000 certifications), and a strong emphasis on sales, marketing and customer service resulting in double digit sales growth. Prior to that he was the Chief Financial Officer of two publicly traded companies. During his corporate career, Mr. Atchison was successful in selling a number of divisions, subsidiaries and stand alone businesses. These successes motivated Joe to start his Sunbelt Business Brokers office. Mr. Atchison is also President of Atchison Advisory, Inc., which provides operational improvement consulting to under-performing companies in an effort to help them achieve their potential and thus be able to sell sooner and at a better price and more favorable terms. Mr. Atchison is a Certified Business Intermediary (International Business Brokers Association), a Certified Business Broker (California Business Brokers Association), a Certified Middle Market Business Intermediary and is a Certified Public Accountant - inactive (State of California). His education includes a bachelors of science in accounting and a Masters in Business Administration - Finance. Joe serves on the Forms Committee of the California Association of Business Brokers. Mr. Atchison is the Treasurer and a Board member of Project: Steps to Christ, Inc. – a non-profit company based in New York that distributes Christian books to homes in North America..
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VF Sales & Imports (Food Distribution)
Palm Desert, CA
VF Sales & Imports is a well-established family-owned wholesale food distributor based in the greater Coachella Valley, specializing in providing high-quality fresh cut meats, including pork, chicken,...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $172,742
Pharmacy with compounding for sale
Nipomo, CA
Neighborhood pharmacy with great compounding program covering a variety of different products and covering a large area with very limited competition well known in central coast. Huge potential for...
$595,000
Women's Designer Boutique l 20+ Years in Business
Newport Beach, CA
This is an opportunity to take over a successful Women’s Boutique in the iconic city of Newport Beach, California. They have been in business for 20+ years. The owner had created an upscale, elegant...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Italian Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
For sale in the greater Palm Springs area is an excellent Italian restaurant that boasts a classic Italian menu filled with delicious flavors and wonderful pizzas. This well-established eatery...
$925,000
Cash Flow: $127,846
Mailbox Rental, Mail Center, Retail For sale
Laguna Niguel, CA
For Sale: OC Mail Store – Turnkey Shipping & Business Service Center in Laguna Niguel, CA Please DO NOT Call the STORE< we have employees that work there, Privacy reasons > Business Overview: OC Mail...
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$150,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
FranchiseGriswold
Available in California
Started in 1982, you can follow in the footsteps of founder, Jean Griswold. We're looking for owners to control their destiny and build a business which positively impacts their community.
$50,000
See More FranchisesPizza Franchise-Well Priced for a Quick Sale! Only 49k down!
Stockton, CA
Seller Financing with only 49k down! This is a well established Papa Murphy's franchise for sale. $503,972.92 in gross sales for 2024!! It is located in Stockton, Ca. Pizza Restaurant is located on a...
$98,000
Turn key restaurant for sale
Sacramento, CA
Exciting Opportunity to Own a Cajunfood Business ------------------------------------------------ Are you looking for a unique opportunity to own a well-established Cajun seafood business or create...
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$190,000
Precision Bushing & Tooling Manufacturer with Real Estate
$860,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Tony's Men's Clothing
Palm Desert, CA
Located in Palm Desert on fashionable El Paseo surrounded by resorts and country clubs. Tony’s carries only the finest Italian apparel made out of the finest fabrics designed for the Elite Country...
$49,000
Tony's Barbecue & Bibingkinitan Restaurant
Anaheim, CA
Great opportunity to own a Barbecue Restaurant at a great location in Anaheim, CA (Harbor Blvd and 91 Freeway). *** with its most recent and Current Surge in Sales and Social Media Following. This...
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$225,000
Americas Cookie Store (Mrs. Fields Cookies)
Bakersfield, CA
Celebrated by multiple generations, Mrs. Fields® today enjoys the highest aided brand awareness in the industry and maintains a strong market presence. Products are sold via MrsFields.com, gifting...
$60,000
Cash Flow: $45,000
High-Volume Grocery Supermarket for Sale with Liquor Licence
Santa Clara County, CA
Exceptional high-volume organic grocery supermarket strategically positioned in Santa Clara County's tech hub, serving affluent neighborhoods and world-leading companies. This full-service 28,000 sq...
$6,500,000
Cash Flow: $4,600,000
Healthier4UVending Business/Route
Vista, CA
**Profitable Healthy Vending Business – Cashflow from Day One!** An outstanding opportunity to enter the booming healthy vending industry with an established and scalable business. This route includes...
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$119,950
Cash Flow: $60,000
Branded Gas Station + High Volume C-Store + Net Profit $39,000 @ month
San Diego, CA
High Volume C-Store + Net Profit $39,000 @ month Excellent Net Profit..Business Only+ Branded Gas Station with High Vol C-Store Price Dropped...Price Dropped....by $300,000. High Volume C-Store, Good...
$2,200,000
EBITDA: $450,000
B2B Signs, Graphics, and Large Format Print Franchise – Bay Area, CA
Napa County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a very solid performing large format signs and graphics print shop in the greater Bay Area – southern Napa County of California! This franchise location has been...
$825,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
FranchiseRainbow Restoration
Available Nationwide
Rainbow Restoration, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading damage restoration and remediation services franchise that provides hope during times of crisis.
$100,000
See More FranchisesSan Francisco Bay Area Home Health Agency
California
Established Bay Area home health platform with dual Medicare certifications serving seven counties. Joint Commission accredited with 4-5 star ratings. $7.6M revenue, $1.2M recast SDE (16% margin)....
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,215,525
$3.4M EBITDA, $10.2M REV | High Profit Demolition & Grading Contractor
Los Angeles, CA
Highly Profitable! Demolition, Grading, and Remediation Company SIGN THE NDA BY COPYING & PASTING THE LINK BELOW:...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $3,400,000
Authentic Sichuan-Style Hotpot Restaurant for Sale – Rowland Heights
$228,000
Rowland Heights, CA
Popular Rolled Ice Cream Business For Sale-Fully Equipped
Anaheim, CA
ESTABLISHED ROLLED ICE CREAM SHOP - PRIME LITTLE ARABIA LOCATION This thriving rolled ice cream business offers a unique, interactive dessert experience in one of Anaheim's most vibrant neighborhoods....
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$200,000
Reps
Mountain Center, CA
For Sale in Beautiful Mountain Center, CA: Reps Training Center, a code-operated private gym designed for personalized use and appointment-based training sessions. This exclusive facility offers a...
$189,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
FranchiseSchooley Mitchell Cost Reduction
Available Nationwide
Finding solutions that save businesses time and money. Promote a risk-free cost saving and expense reduction analysis.
$100,000
See More FranchisesUnique PreSchool with Real Estate, SBA Qualified
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
This preschool is located in a unique growing community in San Francisco bay area, offering a comprehensive range of education including preschool education, after-school and summer camp programs....
$3,900,000
Cash Flow: $306,892
Profitable Technology Retail/Repair and Services Business
Santa Clara County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: An established and profitable computer repair and IT services business is now available for acquisition. Perfectly situated at the...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $204,718
The Sunflower Bakery, Cafe & Catering
Idyllwild, CA
The Sunflower Bakery Cafe & Catering is for sale this beloved establishment in the picturesque town of Idyllwild, California. With over two decades of experience, this charming cafe has become a local...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $125,167
My Little Flower Shop
Palm Springs, CA
"My Little Flower Shop" is a distinguished floral design business nestled in beautiful Palm Springs, California. With over 50 years of experience, this shop has built a reputation for excellence in...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $129,981
Turnkey Hookah Lounge for Sale
Fresno, CA
Turnkey Hookah Lounge for Sale - Prime Fresno Location Established hookah lounge operating in a prime Fresno, California location presents an exceptional opportunity for new ownership. This turnkey...
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$70,000
Brigitte H
Keller William Realty Studio City
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Brigitte H - 310 801 0705
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Afghani & Persian Cuisine - Busy San Francisco Halal Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
Located on vibrant Polk Street, surrounded by busy bars, nightclubs, and other thriving businesses, this well-established Halal Afghani & Persian restaurant offers an incredible opportunity for a...
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$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Show-Stopping Ent. & Event Planning Service with Secured Contracts
San Diego County, CA
Step into the spotlight with this premiere event services company, San Diego’s #1-rated performance and entertainment company, a vibrant, high-impact brand that has delivered immersive spectacle,...
$340,000
Cash Flow: $170,742
General Dental Practice for Sale - Central Valley, CA
$457,808
Kings County, CA
Rockstar Cannabis
Palm Springs, CA
Rockstar Cannabis Club in Palm Springs is a premier destination for cannabis enthusiasts, offering an extensive selection of products to cater to the diverse needs of their clientele. Whether you're a...
$200,000
Pool Service Route - San Diego County
San Diego, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Rare and unique opportunity to purchase an upscale pool service...
$125,880
Cash Flow: $125,000
FranchiseDryer Vent Squad
Available Nationwide
Dryer Vent Squad is a low-investment home service franchise with an entry-level below $50K. They clean and service dryer vents in homes and apartment buildings. Dryer Vents are the leading cause of home fires and this franchise helps homeowners keep their homes safe.
$50,000
See More FranchisesStable Estate Planning Practice - Seller Seeks Best Fit Buyer
Riverside County, CA
With approximately 170 clients throughout California and annual gross revenues averaging $100,000, this practice offers a stable income stream and strong client loyalty. The Seller seeks the best fit...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Optometry Practice For Sale
Canoga Park, CA
You could step into a Great Opportunity nestled in Southern California's San Fernando Valley. This practice is ideal for someone who wants to be their own boss, have work-life balance with schedule...
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$189,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
Retro Diner offered with Property - San Francisco
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Description: This iconic restaurant is offered with Property. Located in San Francisco's Richmond District, this is a beloved neighborhood diner that has been serving classic American fare since 1959....
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $215,000
Beautiful French Bistro Restaurant for sale in Rolling Hills Estates
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Located in the lovely Promenade on the Peninsula Mall that includes skating ring, bowling alley (coming soon), movie theater, private preschool and daycare, gym and sport club, retail stores to name a...
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$375,000
Two-For-One Turnkey Stretch Franchises
Ventura, CA
Take advantage of these TWO existing stretch franchises and benefit from this fantastic opportunity to step into thriving wellness businesses with a strong foundation. This franchise specializes in...
$560,000
Cash Flow: $175,000
trusted electrical service since 1986
Los Angeles County, CA
electrical contracting , performing new construction /residential and commercial/ custom homes/ hotel renovation mayor hotel chains/ all kind of services / q-merit certified for EV charging...
$275,000
Turn-Key Opportunity Seeking Immediate Cash Flow
San Pablo, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire a high-performing agency with a strong foundation and built-in potential for expansion. This is a great agency to come into the business and cover expenses so you can...
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$369,000
Cash Flow: $234,000
Profitable Turnkey Dry Cleaner in Sherman Oaks | $100K Net | Low Rent
Los Angeles, CA
MORE® is pleased to present an established, full-service dry cleaning business for sale in the heart of Sherman Oaks. Operating at the same location for over 25 years, Rainbow Cleaners offers a...
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$165,000
2 Urgent Care and Pediatric Clinics for Sale in CA
California
Highly Profitable Multi Unit Urgent Care Centers in CA. This is a rare opportunity to acquire two well-established and successful medical practices in two of California’s most desirable and...
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Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $577,166
FranchiseImage360
Available Nationwide
For over 35 years, Image360 has been a leader in the $178 billion sign and graphics industry supporting businesses with their visual communication needs.
$100,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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
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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:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
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.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
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.
