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Established Low-Waste, Plant-Based Refill Grocery Store

Long Beach, CA

Ethikli Sustainable Market has been a pioneer in refill and low-waste grocery in Long Beach since 2021. With the founder relocating overseas, this is a rare chance to step into a proven model without...

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$70,000

$70,000

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Tutoring Center Roseville

Roseville, CA

Established Tutoring Center for Sale in Roseville, CA This profitable K-12 tutoring franchise has been serving the Roseville community since 2014, generating $200,000 in annual revenue with strong...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $166,657

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Palo Alto – Poke Restaurant with Type-1 Hood in Kitchen

Palo Alto, CA

Business Name: Poke One Palo Alto. Located in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, this well-established poke restaurant sits just steps away from Stanford University, top tech company campuses, and...

$198,000

$198,000

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Established Asian Restaurant with ABC 41 License

San Diego, CA

An established, high-volume Asian restaurant in a desirable San Diego location is now available for acquisition. The business currently operates under an absentee owner model and possesses a valuable...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $168,714

Hip Late Night Pizzeria in Downtown Chico **Priced to Sell** Firm

Chico, CA

Are you ready to take the reins of a hot, in-demand pizzeria that already boasts a loyal customer base and a rock-solid reputation? This is your chance to own a turnkey business with high visibility,...

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$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $36,000

Price Reduced | Established & Growing Massage/Facial Franchise

Sacramento, CA

Motivated Sellers desire quick close. Discover a rare opportunity to own a thriving and highly reputable massage and facial spa franchise! Located in a prime area experiencing exceptional development...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $127,367

Profitable Precision Mold Maker & Machine Shop

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Butte County, CA

The company specializes in class “A”, high-production, tight-tolerance, multi-cavity plastic injection molds to produce pipette tips and other related parts for the bio-medical industry. They prides...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Cash Flow: $600,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale

Thousand Oaks, CA

Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale in Thousand Oaks! As a Farmers Insurance Agency Owner, you will join a group of business owners representing a strong and respected brand. Opportunity to...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Hollywood's Premier Eyebrow Salon

Los Angeles, CA

Sublime Eyes is a well-established eyebrow beauty studio with a strong reputation. Located in the highly desirable, high-traffic Sunset Boulevard, the business has built a loyal celebrity customer...

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$689,000

$689,000

Very Fun, Successful Yacht Charter Business in Cabo San Lucas!

San Diego, CA

Established Yacht Charter – Cabo San Lucas Mexico. Cabo San Lucas Marina Step into a dream lifestyle business or continue to enjoy strong absentee income with this highly successful private boat...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Must see the modern facility Urgent Care

Orange County, CA

Urgent Care is a full-service offering on-site pharmacy, x-rays, COVID-19 testing, and more for adults and children in south Orange County also a Med Spa . Conveniently located in the south OC for the...

$7,999,000

$7,999,000

Cash Flow: $1,500,000

Turn Key Restaurant in Downtown Burlingame w/ Outdoor Patio

Burlingame, CA

Step into a rare restaurant opportunity adjacent to Burlingame ave, that’s been part of the community for 20 years. This is a turnkey business operating as a Japanese restaurant ,but perfect for a...

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$179,000

$179,000

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

Sunnyvale, CA

Sunnyvale, CA

Successful Property Management Company 700K cashflow

Santa Clara County, CA

FOR SALE: High-Profit Property Management Company | $2.2M Located in One of California’s Fastest-Growing Cities | $700K Annual Cash Flow $2.4M+ Operating Income with upside potential This is a rare,...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Cash Flow: $700,000

Restaurant in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Greek-style restaurant with other variety of entrees and sandwiches for breakfast and Lunch. Near hotels, potential for tourist customers. Rated A from the health department. Potential for more...

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$328,000

$328,000

Cash Flow: $496,600

Carter Asefi

FranBizNetwork

Serving Contra Costa County, CA

FranBizNetwork was founded by veteran franchise business brokers Carter Asefi and Emily Burns in order to bring buyers, sellers and franchise professionals together, and to serve as a resource to the franchise business community. With over 60 years in combined brokerage experience, we know that each transaction is different, and are committed to serving the unique needs of our clients. The business brokers working with FranBizNetwork know how to anticipate and avoid potential issues before they become problems, and are pros at keeping transactions on the right track. All FranBizNetwork listings are posted on our website. Please visit us at www.FranBizNetwork.com and see what's new.

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High Volume Retiring Dry Cleaners

Lake Forest, CA

1). Monthly gross is $ 42,000 per month 2). Monthly rents $ 8,000 +$1,000 NNN 3).3 year Lease 4). size is approx.1,600 SF.+ High ceiling. 5). OWNER SINCE: 2004 6). The average net income possible is $...

$445,000

$445,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Premier Smoke Shop in Modesto

Modesto, CA

This listing is for the smoke shop of smoke shops in the Modesto area. Established & over six years in business with loyal customer base built from day one. One owner since built, ownership has never...

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$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Boutique Fitness Franchise

Los Angeles, CA

Upscale boutique fitness franchise in excellent location in Granada Hills shopping mall with strong anchors. 240+ members with 4.9 star reviews across Yelp, Google and Classpass. Excellent tenured...

$100,000

$100,000

Established Farmers Agency For Sale In Irvine

Irvine, CA

Agent has been with Farmers Insurance for over 38 years and is looking to retire. The agency is well established and has 1 dually licensed staff. The service commissions are approximately 100,000 with...

$130,000

$130,000

Established Salon & Spa in Duarte – High-Traffic Location.

Duarte, CA

Turnkey Beauty Salon & Spa for Sale – Fully Equipped & Ready to Go! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a well-established beauty salon and spa in a prime location! This beautifully designed...

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$47,000

$47,000

Cash Flow: $1,160

Leading provider of industrial packaging and insulation solutions

San Juan Capistrano, CA

Master Pack presents an acquisition opportunity in the industrial packaging and insulation solutions sector, with a track record of over 44 years of excellence and a solid base of loyal, repeat...

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$575,000

$575,000

EBITDA: $166,114

Franchised Juice Bar - 100% Employee Run - High Gross - High Net

Los Angeles County, CA

Great opportunity to acquire a well-established, 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, franchised juice bar in a very desirable and upscale community of Los Angeles County. Please note, that...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $192,784

Medical spa for sale

$1,450,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$1,450,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Round Table Pizza - CA

Alameda County, CA

Since its founding in 1959, Round Table Pizza has been recognized as "Pizza Royalty™” for its homemade dough, signature three-cheese blend and gold-standard ingredients topped to the edge. Customers...

$785,000

$785,000

Cash Flow: $221,380

Fresno Pool Service Route for Sale

Fresno County, CA

Great appreciative clients, all customers are very reasonable and friendly. Efficient routes that are organized daily by location. Excellent layout for growth. 6 of the 75 pools are chemical only...

$121,800

$121,800

Cash Flow: $139,500

Foodlicious Restaurant for Sale

North Hollywood, CA

An incredible opportunity awaits with Foodlicious, a well established restaurant located in the vibrant center of North Hollywood. Positioned in a high visibility area with excellent foot traffic,...

$70,000

$70,000

Successful Sub Shop Franchise For Sale

Grass Valley, CA

Established in 1992, this Port of Subs franchise presents a rare opportunity for an owner-operator to own a turnkey business and achieve the American dream. With over 30 years of loyal customers and a...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

Established Men’s Wellness Clinic in Prime West Hollywood Location

West Hollywood, CA

Business Overview Ultimate Male West Hollywood is a turnkey men’s wellness and aesthetics clinic located on iconic Sunset Boulevard, offering a full suite of in-demand services including Testosterone...

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$399,000

$399,000

Irvine - Coffee/Tea Boba Shop w/Kiosk Ordering System-ABSENTEE OWNER

Irvine, CA

Serious Inquiries Only: Fill out the contact form for a confidentiality agreement to be emailed to you AND SEND proof of funds. Both items required prior to disclosing sensitive business details....

$195,000

$195,000

High Volume Full Serve Bar & Grill Adjacent to Rose Parade route

Pasadena, CA

Unveiling an exceptional opportunity to own a high-volume Bar & Grill located in the heart of downtown Pasadena, California. Brilliantly situated adjacent to the vibrant Rose Parade route, this...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $405,000

Profitable Liquor Store Just Off I-5 – Includes Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Siskiyou County, CA

Confidential liquor store with real estate for sale in Northern California, located just off the I-5 freeway. This turnkey operation features strong sales and steady traffic. Real property is included...

$1,295,000

$1,295,000

EBITDA: $203,097

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Fine Dining Restaurant & Bar– Fully Built-Out, Ready to Launch

Folsom, CA

Rare opportunity to take over a fully operational, beautifully constructed fine dining restaurant with almost 1 million invested in the buildout just two years ago. Located in one of the most...

$650,000

$650,000

Muffler-Catalytic Converter-Exhaust Auto Repair Shop-30 Year Location

$200,000 - Rocklin, CA

$200,000

Rocklin, CA

Mediterraenan Restaurant E-2 Visa Eligible - Owner Operator

Lake Forest, CA

Turnkey Mediterranean Fast-Casual Restaurant – Profitable & E-2 Visa Eligible Located in the heart of Lake Forest, this 1,070 sq ft restaurant comes fully equipped with a commercial kitchen, stylish...

$120,000

$120,000

Coffee Shop-cheap rent-$2560-good sales-bring your offer!!

San Diego County, CA

Imagine yourself as the owner of this thriving coffee café in San Diego County – a turnkey opportunity that's already winning hearts and generating solid profits. You'll step into a beautifully...

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$179,999

$179,999

San Diego Deli For Sale – Steady Sales, Easy to Run!

San Diego, CA

MOM’s Deli – Affordable Turnkey Opportunity in a Business Park Setting Here’s a hidden gem with big potential! MOM’s Deli is a clean, owner-friendly operation nestled in a busy business park with...

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$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $40,000

Award-Winning Bay Area Hair Studio: Loyal Clients, High Profit Margins

San Francisco, CA

Reviewing all offers by the 10/07 deadline. This award-winning hair salon is one of the most respected salons in the Bay Area, repeatedly named Best Hair Salon by multiple outlets, and backed by...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $181,104

Established CrossFit Gym in Prime Oakland Location – Going for a Steal

Emeryville, CA

Own a Piece of Oakland Fitness History – 20-Year Established CrossFit Gym for Sale After two incredible decades of building a strong, loyal community, we’re offering a rare opportunity to take over a...

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$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Profitable Postproduction Studio: Notable Clients, 21+ Years in Biz

Hollywood, CA

Reviewing all offers by the 10/07 offer date. Nationally recognized as a top postproduction facility, this brand is trusted for its intimate feel and robust capabilities, working with clients...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $201,550

Fox Theater / Entertainment Venue Opportunity

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Salinas, CA

Mahoney & Associates is pleased to present to the market The Fox Theatre at 241 Main St. in Salinas, California. The Fox Theatre stands as a historic gem, presenting a unique opportunity for...

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$4,500,000

$4,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Michael Langford

Citizens Business Group

Serving Sacramento County, CA

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Irvine Dental Practice

Irvine, CA

Location, Location, Location! Presenting the LANDMARK SHOPPING CENTER, a rare opportunity to take over a thriving general practice in a prime high-traffic shopping center. Open just two days a week,...

$600,000

$600,000

Fast Growing Riverside Bar W/ High Cashflow, Low Rent & Overhead

Riverside, CA

For Sale By Owner. This is your chance to own one of Riverside’s fastest-growing craft beer taprooms. This bar is very profitable, has a well rounded calendar, and backed by an incredible community of...

$420,000

$420,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

Facebook Automation SaaS | $563K SDE | 54% Profit Margins

$1,775,000 - California

$1,775,000

California

Quiet Light

Quiet Light Brokerage, Inc.

Hospice Agency for Sale

Ventura County, CA

Overview: A well-established hospice agency in Ventura County, California. This reputable agency has been providing compassionate end-of-life care since 2017, and has garnered a stellar reputation in...

$579,000

$579,000

Established Business In Norco

Norco, CA

FOR SALE : RARIN' TO GO horse corrals , Establish business in the City Of Norco. This is a great business opportunity. Located in a highly desirable Location on 6th Street in the City of Norco. .82...

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$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Kitchen Catering commissary space cafe

San Diego, CA

Very Unique opportunity COMMISSARY KITCHEN WHOLESALE DREAM HUGE KITCHEN FULLY OPERATIONAL BY APPOINTMENT ONLY TEXT OR EMAIL AT FOR QUESTIONS ALL CLEAN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION GOOD MAINTENANCE ON...

$395,000

$395,000

Emissions Monitoring Systems - Proven Business Over 30 Years!

Anaheim, CA

We have been manufacturing and servicing emissions monitoring equipment for over 30 years. We are a trusted brand with a loyal customer base, proven cash flow, and we are the only producer in the...

$850,000

$850,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

Profitable and Well-Established Teriyaki Restaurant

Sacramento, CA

Well-established for over 15 years; current owner has operated since 2018. Excellent following of repeat customers and first time visitors. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Approximately 1,700...

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$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $188,541

CNC Manufacturing and Prototype Making

Santa Clara, CA

This business is in a good location, in the heart of Silicon Valley for 30 years. Serves customer needs for prototypes, special orders, and short-run production. Company has outside connections with...

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$320,000

$320,000

Cash Flow: $189,000

Car Wash with $232K EBITDA + New Cannabis Retail Royalty Stream

Los Angeles, CA

We are pleased to present the opportunity to acquire a rare car wash in Los Angeles. 5669 SF building situated on 17,190 SF of land and primely located on a major signalized corner, this car wash...

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$899,999

$899,999

Cash Flow: $212,432

Well-Established Feed Supply Business For Sale

Oroville, CA

Well-Established Feed Supply Business for Sale. A rare chance to purchase a long-standing feed supply store with a loyal customer base and excellent reputation. This business has served the community...

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$375,000

$375,000

Lighting business - Design, repair, sales

San Rafael, CA

Well established for over 20 years Lighting business in Marin County for sale. Owner is retiring. Sales over $1.2 million. Direct Retain, Designer networking, repairs etc Asking $250,000 which...

$250,000

$250,000

Branded Gas Station with High Vol C-Store - Net Profit - $39,000 @mth

San Diego, CA

Excellent Net Profit..Business Only+ Branded Gas Station with High Vol C-Store Price Dropped...Price Dropped....by $300,000. Branded Gas Station with High Volume C-Store Sales High Volume C-Store,...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

EBITDA: $450,000

Village Roots Deli and Taproom

Fallbrook, CA

Artisan Deli & Taproom for Sale – Prime Fallbrook Location Fallbrook, CA | ? Deli & Taproom | Craft Beers, Local Wine, Veg-Friendly Business Overview Turnkey opportunity to own a beloved local...

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$100,000

$100,000

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.