Santa Clara County, CA
This salon is a beautiful, upscale destination dedicated to delivering exceptional hair and nail services in a relaxing, luxurious environment. They specialize in precision haircuts, expert color...
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Seller financing offered for Parisian restaurant
Petaluma, CA
This historic 1870 building has been newly restored and renovated. It includes a complete restaurant with an open kitchen. The restaurant is being sold as a turn-key restaurant that is ready to go....
Cash Flow: $150,000
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Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction
El Cerrito, CA
Founded 8 years ago, the company has quickly established itself as a premier construction and remodeling firm in the North Bay and South Bay. With a dedicated and experienced crew, they deliver high...
Cash Flow: $607,421
Branded Wellness Ecommerce Business-$514K Rev-$125K Net-24% Margins
Los Angeles, CA
We've operated in the online space for 15 years, building a portfolio of online businesses selling across the world. We're now offering one of our profitable direct-to-consumer wellness brands: a...
Cash Flow: $125,000
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Established Gourmet Pizzeria / Turnkey Opportunity
Riverside County, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established gourmet pizzeria that has been a community favorite for over a decade. Located in the highly desirable Temecula Valley outskirts along the I-15...
Cash Flow: $120,000
Promotional Products & Apparel Business
San Diego County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established promotional products and branded merchandise business in San Diego County, operating under the world's largest promotional products and embroidery...
Cash Flow: $35,813
CEO Life - Premier Networking & Social Club for Leaders - San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire the exclusive CEO Life chapter serving Silicon Valley and San Jose, California — one of the most influential business ecosystems in the world. Unlike many...
EBITDA: $520,600
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CEO Life - Own an Exclusive San Francisco CEO Membership Club
San Francisco, CA
his is a rare opportunity to acquire the exclusive CEO Life chapter in San Francisco, California — one of the most influential business markets in the world. Unlike many franchise, licensing, or...
EBITDA: $520,600
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California-Based Wholesale Distribution Company | 35+ Years
Modesto, CA
Established California-based wholesale distribution business with more than 35 years of operating history serving a broad base of repeat business customers. The company focuses on sourcing and...
Cash Flow: $4,050,000
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Established Business Brokerage
San Diego County, CA
Opportunity to acquire an established business brokerage territory operating under one of the most recognized brands in the industry. This professional services business operates within the...
Urban Air Adventure Park
Franchise
Available in California
Urban Air Indoor Adventure Parks are redefining family entertainment. The Vision is becoming the world largest and more respected family entertainment company in the World while keeping children active.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $3,175,037
Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Coastal Southern California
San Diego County, CA
Step into one of the fastest-growing segments of the food and catering industry with this turnkey specialty charcuterie and grazing business located in a highly desirable Southern California coastal...
Established Promotional Products & Apparel Business - Low Overhead
Orange County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a branded apparel and promotional products business backed by one of the most recognized names in the industry. The business helps companies strengthen their brands...
SBA Pre-Approved Semi-Absentee 2-Location Kids Hair Salons
$420,000
Oceanside, CA
Established Business Brokerage
Shasta County, CA
Opportunity to acquire an established business brokerage territory operating under one of the most recognized brands in the industry. This professional services business operates within the...
Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Prime San Diego Market
San Diego County, CA
Turnkey specialty catering and food business located in a desirable San Diego market with limited direct competition. The business specializes in premium charcuterie boards, boxes, grazing spreads,...
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PS Dream Team
Serving San Francisco County, CA
S.J. Fowler Real Estate, Inc. is a leading full-service brokerage based in Arizona, specializing in Commercial, Residential and Business Real Estate throughout Arizona . Founded in 1993 by Steven J. Fowler and affiliated with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, the firm combines decades of local experience with national resources to deliver exceptional results for investors, business owners, and developers. S.J. Fowler’s commercial division focuses on office, retail, industrial, land, and multi-family assets, offering comprehensive acquisition, disposition, leasing, and tenant or landlord representation. In addition, the company provides expert business brokerage services—guiding clients through the purchase, sale, and valuation of businesses with professionalism and discretion. Built on a foundation of integrity, hard work, and market insight, S.J. Fowler Real Estate is committed to helping clients achieve their commercial and business investment goals with confidence and success.
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Leading Business Brokerage Franchise
San Jose, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an existing business advisory and brokerage territory in Santa Clara County, part of the world’s largest and most recognized business brokerage network. The...
Two-Location Day Spa Business | Established Brand | Strong Cash Flow
Santa Rosa, CA
Confidential Wellness Business for Sale | Two Sonoma County Locations | Established Cash Flow This offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, established two-location day...
Cash Flow: $764,000
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Established Transportation Company with Scalable Remote Operations
Sacramento County, CA
The business was founded in 2024 in Sacramento, California, with the objective of providing reliable freight transportation services across the United States. The company was established to operate as...
Cash Flow: $59,174
High-Volume AYCE Sushi w/ strong profit and huge upside potential
Los Angeles, CA
High-Volume All-You-Can-Eat Sushi & Izakaya with Immediate Upside This turnkey restaurant combines proven profitability with substantial untapped growth potential, making it ideal for an experienced...
Cash Flow: $350,000
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Turn-Key Restaurant in Elk Grove!
Elk Grove, CA
This established sushi and Japanese restaurant represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Elk Grove's competitive dining market. The business has demonstrated exceptional operational...
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Soccer Stars
Franchise
Available in California
With $1,432,614 in avg revenue and $635,523 in net operating income, this youth sports franchise pairs HUGE revenue potential with passion
Avg. Unit Revenue: $220,085
275-Unit ATM Route With Contract-Controlled Cash Flow.
San Francisco County, CA
ESTABLISHED ATM ROUTE BUSINESS - 275 UNITS WITH CONTRACT-CONTROLLED CASH FLOW This profitable ATM business operates 275 machines across San Francisco County, generating $500,000 in annual cash flow...
Cash Flow: $500,000
Restaurant Equipment Distributor and Services. Excellent Financials
Los Angeles, CA
Over two decades, the company has built a reputation for reliability, technical expertise, and unmatched customer service. With a strong foundation in the pizza equipment niche, it has expanded to...
Cash Flow: $600,000
San Francisco Bay Area Neurology Practice for Sale
$600,000
Contra Costa County, CA
CEOLife - Premier Networking & Social Club for Leaders- Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire the exclusive CEO Life chapter serving Sacramento, California — an established and growing business market with access to one of the largest economies in the...
Cash Flow: $704,500
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Ready for Something Bigger Than a Starter ATM Portfolio?
Alameda County, CA
There is a pretty big jump between buying a small starter ATM portfolio and committing close to $2 million to a larger acquisition. This opportunity sits comfortably in the middle. With an asking...
Cash Flow: $310,000
Mailboxes - Packing & Shipping Center Business
North Hollywood, CA
2025 Revenues 209,500 2025 Seller’s Discretionary Earnings $75,344.00 5 Stars Google Reviews 4.5 Stars Yelp Reviews Services include: live scan, notary , copy & faxing, Packing & Shipping, USPS postal...
Cash Flow: $75,000
Established Mobile Pet Grooming | $493K TTM Revenue | 84.6% Recurring
San Diego, CA
Acquire an established mobile pet-grooming business serving some of North County San Diego's most desirable communities, including Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar and Encinitas. The buyer steps...
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Well-established Americanized Chinese restaurant in Los Gatos
Los Gatos, CA
【Exclusive Listing】Restaurant for Sale in Los Gatos – Approx. 1,500 SF Well-established Americanized Chinese restaurant located on the highly desirable Blossom Hill Road corridor in Los Gatos....
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Established Restaurant
Oakland, CA
Up for sale is a well-established Grill and Hamburger Restaurant, situated in the heart of Oakland, California's bustling business district. This restaurant enjoys a prime location on Lakeshore...
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Established Coatings Business with HUGE Growth & Margin Upside
Huntington Beach, CA
Opportunities to acquire a long-established industrial coatings business in Orange County are rare. Opportunities with an existing customer base, nearly 30 years of operating history, specialized...
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Kiddie Academy
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Kiddie Academy® Domestic Franchising is based in Maryland and supports 375+ Academies and counting in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,193,815
Rare Emergency Veterinary Hospital for Sale (Turn-key)
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a turn-key, emergency-capable veterinary practice with nearly a decade of continuous operation and $2.3M in gross revenue. Purpose-built, surgical-ready hospital. Business...
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Profitable Amazon FBA + Walmart Wholesale Store | 28-45% ROI | Turnkey
San Diego County, CA
PROFITABLE AMAZON FBA + WALMART WHOLESALE STORE | 28-45% ROI | TURNKEY This established multi-channel e-commerce business generates $352,000 in annual revenue with $85,000 in seller's discretionary...
Cash Flow: $85,000
Established Amazon FBA Beauty & Essentials Store with Internet Sales |
$120,000
El Monte, CA
Turn-key Japanese dining format with prime commercial position
Hayward, CA
Located in a prime commercial corridor in Hayward, this approximately 3,600 SF fully operational All You Can Eat (AYCE) Sushi restaurant is now available for sale. The restaurant benefits from a...
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Milky Oat: 100% Organic Postpartum Meals—Turnkey Model
Santa Cruz County, CA
Milky Oat is a premium, specialized postpartum meal delivery service positioned at the intersection of functional food, clinical nutrition, and luxury wellness. We address the critical, yet...
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Frenchies
Franchise
Available in California
Own a Frenchies Modern Nail Care: Clean, Non-Toxic, Tech-Driven Nail Franchise in the Thriving $29B Beauty Industry!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $605,313
Profitable Car Rental Business – Serving Uber & Lyft Drivers – $516K R
Santa Monica, CA
This established rideshare car rental business provides vehicles to Uber and Lyft drivers on a short-term, flexible basis. With 95 vehicles in the fleet, the company has developed a strong recurring...
Cash Flow: $310,000
Established Luxury Watch E-Commerce Business For Sale
San Francisco, CA
7,500+ Trustpilot Reviews • Established Supplier Network • Owner Financing Available • One Month online training Included An opportunity to acquire an established luxury watch e-commerce business with...
Bay Area residential remodeling company with over two decades of exp.
San Francisco, CA
This established general contracting business has served the San Francisco Bay Area for decades, specializing in home remodels and additions. The company has built a large network of trusted...
Cash Flow: $284,700
Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! is a fast-casual restaurant
Napa County, CA
Chicken Guy American Canyon is a modern fast-casual restaurant concept associated with celebrity chef Guy Fieri, offering flavorful, hand-breaded chicken tenders, sandwiches, fries, and a wide...
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Liquor Beer Wine Meat Groceries-One Stop Shop
Alpine, CA
Established Liquor Store & Market - Alpine, CA This thriving neighborhood institution has been serving the Alpine community since 2009, operating as a comprehensive one-stop shop generating $1.44...
Cash Flow: $240,000
Luke Middendorf, CBB
Sacramento Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento Business Brokers represents owners selling businesses across Greater Sacramento. Founded by Luke Middendorf, CBB, the firm pairs in-depth deal marketing with proactive buyer outreach, reaching prospective buyers who aren't actively searching but will act on the right opportunity. The seller is at the center of every engagement, handled with the discretion a confidential sale requires. Most firms list a business and wait. Sacramento Business Brokers builds a deeper Confidential Information Memorandum, positions the business the way a buyer evaluates it, and finds the buyer through built prospect lists, professional networks, and direct outreach. The result is a wider field of buyers and a better chance of reaching the right one. The firm works with business owners in the $500K to $5M range across Greater Sacramento, including Placer and El Dorado counties, and selectively elsewhere in California. We handle every inquiry in strict confidence.
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Turn key Drive Thru with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Thousand Palms, CA
PRIME RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY - THOUSAND PALMS, CA Exceptional freestanding restaurant property with drive-thru capability, strategically positioned off Interstate 10 in Riverside County....
Concrete & Masonry Company For sale
Los Angeles County, CA
ESTABLISHED CONCRETE & MASONRY COMPANY FOR SALE This profitable concrete and masonry company, established in 1994, presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator or investor seeking...
Cash Flow: $350,000
Turn-Key Medical Clinic- Aesthetically Pleasing & Modern!
$675,000
San Diego, CA
Prime Location Acai Bowl/Juice Bar- Convoy District San Diego
San Diego, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a fully built-out juice bar in the highly desirable Convoy District. This prime location offers strong foot traffic, excellent street visibility, and convenient on-site...
Profitable Appliance Parts Retail & Wholesale Business – Inland Empire
Riverside County, CA
This profitable wholesale and retail appliance parts business is a trusted source for commercial B2B and DIY repair customers across the Inland Empire and nationwide. It benefits from a loyal repeat...
Cash Flow: $167,843
Lemon Tree Hair Salons
Franchise
Available Nationwide
With over 40 years of experience we have worked to perfect our business model! We now have some of the most robust numbers in the hair care industry!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $357,825
ATM Portfolio: 286 Units | $590K Annual Cash Flow | Third-Party Loaded
San Francisco County, CA
A 286-location ATM portfolio across California generating $590,130 in annual cash flow, offered at $1,907,280. The operational model is the key characteristic of this portfolio. Every location is...
Cash Flow: $590,130
[Just Reduced] Turn-Key Irvine Spectrum Bakery & Cafe
Irvine, CA
Location: Los Olivos Marketplace Size: 876 SF (Highly efficient footprint with minimal overhead) Rent: Approx. $7,800/month (Fully inclusive of CAM, NNN, and all fees) Current Concept: Cupcakes &...
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PRICE REDUCED!! Full Service Flower and Gift Shop
Riverside County, CA
Imagine stepping into your own thriving flower shop where community connections bloom as beautifully as the arrangements you'll create. This well-established family-owned florist has been serving the...
Cash Flow: $100,000
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Premier Steak & Seafood Restaurant-Prime Monterey Peninsula Location
Monterey, CA
A rare opportunity to own Kona Steak & Seafood a highly regarded full-service restaurant located in one of California’s most desirable coastal markets. This is a proven profitable operation with...
Bober Tea & Coffee, Mochi Dough, MOMO EggDrop in Roseville, California
Roseville, CA
This beautifully appointed restaurant and cafe space offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a turnkey food service location in one of Roseville's most desirable markets. The space...
Cash Flow: $98,000
Which Wich Franchise or Established Restaurant Space
Palm Desert, CA
1420 sqft restaurant space located on HWY 111 and El Paseo, Palm Desert. Security Deposit, Restaurant Equipment, Furniture & Fixtures all included. 48 seats. Does not include Franchise Transfer Fee....
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High-Margin Retail Business/ Ideal First Business/ Proven Systems
Fairfield, CA
An ideal opportunity for a first-time business owner looking to step into an established, easy-to-operate business with trained staff, proven systems, and transition support. *Beginner-friendly...
Cash Flow: $86,300
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SBA Approved: Absentee Owned, Profitable Truck & Van Upfitting
San Bernardino County, CA
Well-established and highly profitable truck equipment business for sale serving contractors, fleets, municipalities, truck dealers, and commercial customers. This company has been in business for...
Cash Flow: $1,136,000
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Move-In-Ready Kids' Party Franchise
Orange County, CA
OWN A PUMP IT UP — THE BEST PRIVATE KIDS' BIRTHDAY PARTIES ON THE PLANET. This featured opportunity is a rare one — a Pump It Up location already built to brand specification in Orange, CA, one of...
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MARS Aviation Detailing
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Aircraft and Cleaning, Reconditioning & Protection - A Low Cost Franchise in the exciting world of Aviation Detailing
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
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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.
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