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Human Performance Code - Executive Performance Training Business ESTABLISHED EXECUTIVE TRAINING COMPANY Founded in 2018, this premium executive performance training business delivers high-impact...
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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...
San Francisco Bay Area Neurology Practice for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
The San Francisco Bay Area offers one of the most dynamic healthcare markets in the country, with a large patient population, strong insurance coverage, and consistent demand for specialty medical...
Cash Flow: $290,000
Exclusive U.S. Distribution Rights for Viral Beauty Brand
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire the exclusive U.S. distribution rights to a globally successful personal care brand with strong international validation and significant untapped upside in the...
Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise, Low Rent, Short Hours
Riverside County, CA
This desirable Postal Franchise is located in premium trade area, anchored by a national grocery chain stores on a major busy street, providing subject business with a steady volume of vehicle as well...
Cash Flow: $59,186
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,...
Restaurant & Bar - Full Liquor(ABC-Type 47) - High Net
Corona, CA
Great opportunity to acquire an attractive, upscale, high net, short hours, restaurant & bar with full liquor(ABC-Type 47) license located in a desirable Corona community, County of Riverside. This...
Cash Flow: $155,199
Kitchen & Bath Flooring Company - Seller Financing - Diamond Bar Area
Los Angeles County, CA
Great opportunity to own a successful, well established, high net, short hour, Kitchen, Bath and Flooring Company that has been in business for about fifteen(15) years. Most projects of this Kitchen,...
Cash Flow: $365,024
Premium Catering & Grazing Board Business
Orange County, CA
Located in a bustling commercial plaza, this gourmet charcuterie business has established itself as a go-to provider in South Orange County. Since its founding in 2023, it has gained strong Google...
Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
Located in the heart of Orange County, this established gourmet food business is positioned to serve some of the region’s most desirable communities. Known for beautifully crafted boards, upscale...
Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Blue Kangaroo Packoutz is a rapidly growing contents cleaning and restoration franchise, emerging as a leader in a niche market nationwide.
Profitable Property Management Business with Real Estate Portfolio
Tulare County, CA
This profitable property management company specializes in fully furnished residential rentals throughout California's Central Valley. The business generates consistent revenue through two distinct...
Cash Flow: $255,000
Profitable Mobile Grooming Business in Upscale SFV
Los Angeles, CA
Bring your clippers! Highly Profitable Luxury Dog Grooming Business is for sale! Turn-key Opportunity for experienced groomer to take over busy client roster from retiring owner. Happy, Long-term...
Cash Flow: $87,000
Well Established Auto Repair Shop
Sacramento County, CA
This business is an established, family-owned general automotive repair and diagnostics center with over 23 years of customer service relationships. Operating from a prime corner location with high...
Cash Flow: $131,723
Restaurant for Sale-Prime Berkeley Location Near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Restaurant for Sale – Prime Berkeley Location Near UC Berkeley Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped restaurant in the heart of Berkeley’s vibrant commercial district. Located on busy...
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Multi-Tenant Mixed-Use with Existing Income
Auction by Ten-X™
Rialto, CA
Online auction: July 13-15, 2026
19,205 SF Storefront Retail Office For Sale...
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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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20-Year Central Coast Law Firm | $2.3M Rev | $700K SDE | Owner-Indepen
California
Business Description: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, owner-independent law firm on California's Central Coast — a market known for its growth, affluence, and consistent demand for...
Cash Flow: $697,000
Premier Superfood Juice, Smoothie & Bowls – Affluent Coastal Market
Encinitas, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire and operate a premium juice, smoothie, and superfood bowl business in Encinitas—one of the most affluent, health-conscious coastal markets in the country. The...
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Early-Stage TikTok Shop Services Firm Serving High-Profile Brands
Los Angeles County, CA
This specialized commerce and marketing firm established an early leadership position within the TikTok Shop ecosystem by securing official authorization ahead of most competitors, allowing it to...
Cash Flow: $745,000
E-2 Visa Friendly | To-Go Restaurant | New Equipment | Fremont
Fremont, CA
Asking Price: $166,000 Location: Fremont, CA Type: To-Go Only Restaurant Visa: E-2 Business Visa Friendly Well-established to-go only restaurant located in Fremont, CA. Easy-to-operate business with...
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Established Sign Franchise in Growing Central Valley Market
San Joaquin County, CA
This 4-year-old sign business is a fully operational, turnkey opportunity with a prime location in a busy retail plaza next to major national brands. The business includes a highly skilled team of...
Brain Balance Achievement Centers
Franchise
Available in California
A sustainable franchise that addresses a growing need and changes people’s lives
20M Growing Lab, Full Service Lab with Major Insurance’s Contracts and
California
Manhattan Biz is presenting a big, old, real full menu laboratory: all tests, all specialties, contracted with major insurances. Adding accounts and growing business daily. Tests nicely spread across...
Cash Flow: $6,000,000
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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...
Turnkey Charcuterie Business
Visalia, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey specialty food and charcuterie franchise operating in Tulare County, California. The business focuses on elevated presentation and...
Popular World Famous Turf Club w/Building
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hayward, CA
THE local gathering place with a long history of fabulous, diverse, inclusive events. The ideal buyer would be one who will carry on the legacy of the historical World Famous Turf Club and take it to...
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Absentee-Run Claw Machine Arcade in Riverside Tyler Mall
Riverside, CA
Profitable Claw Machine Arcade in Prime Riverside Tyler Mall Location This established claw machine arcade presents an exceptional opportunity in the entertainment sector, strategically positioned...
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Established Oxi Fresh Franchise | 2 Territories | 9 Years | South Bay
Torrance, CA
Established Oxi Fresh Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Franchise — 2 Protected Territories | South Bay Los Angeles | 9 Years in Business This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, highly...
Cash Flow: $50,000
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Heaven's Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Franchise
Sacramento County, CA
Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning Franchise offers carpet cleaning, upholstery, tile & grout, and hardwood floor cleaning services. This is a fantastic opportunity with immediate customers waiting to...
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Oxnard, CA: Established Security Services Business Backed by Signal
Oxnard, CA
This opportunity is for a buyer looking to acquire an operating security services business with active contracts, immediate revenue, and infrastructure already in place while also benefiting from the...
EBITDA: $190,000
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Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity
Marin County, CA
Take advantage of a unique chance to own an exclusive business brokerage territory in Marin County—an affluent, business-friendly region just north of San Francisco. Known for its concentration of...
Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market
Alameda County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and exclusive business brokerage territory in Alameda County—one of the most dynamic and diverse economic regions in California. This territory...
AMH Enterprises
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Own a business Reselling Items to the Federal, State, Local Governments and Military!
Boba drinks and Asian fast food Restaurant
Antioch, CA
Stand alone fast food restaurant, highly visible corner, ample parking Marketing description 212 E 18th St, Antioch, CA 94509 Boba Wings Asian fastfood restaurant corner lot has several...
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Turnkey Education Franchise | Semi-Absentee | Scale Ready | Millbrae
Millbrae, CA
An established, fully operational math enrichment center is available for acquisition in Millbrae, CA, operating under the S.A.M Singapore Math franchise, one of the most recognized math enrichment...
Established High-Margin Digital Asset Flipping Online Business
Los Angeles County, CA
After five successful years(going on six), I am offering for sale one of the highest-margin businesses in my portfolio. For a new owner, this business offers a life that most dream off. It allows you...
Cash Flow: $159,000
B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow
Butte County, CA
This is a rare chance to purchase a well-established B2B service provider with over 50 years of successful operations. Renowned for its quality and service, the business specializes in providing...
Cash Flow: $1,100,208
Live Edge Wood Slab Business – Turnkey, 7 Years Established
Sebastopol, CA
Live Edge Wood Slab Business For Sale – Turnkey Operation Established live edge wood slab business operating from the same Sonoma County location for 7 years. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a...
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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!
Prime Drive-Through Coffee Business FOR SALE
Redwood City, CA
A rare chance to own a true drive-through coffee business in one of the most supply-constrained and high-demand corridors in San Mateo County, California. This drive through is strategically...
High-Volume Turnkey Restaurant in Lake Forest & Irvine
Lake Forest, CA
Intersection of Rockfield Blvd & Lake Forest Dr This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, turnkey restaurant perfectly positioned on the border of Lake Forest and Irvine. Located at the...
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Turnkey Farmers Insurance Agency | $200K+ Cash Flow | Immediate Income
Walnut Creek, CA
Established Farmers Insurance Agency – Strong Cash Flow & Growth Opportunity Established Farmers Insurance agency with a proven track record of consistent revenue and a stable, renewal-driven book of...
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Multi-Provider Primary Care & Sleep Medicine Practice in Southern CA
San Bernardino, CA
Established in 1989 and operating from its current location since 2003, this long-standing multi-specialty medical practice is a highly reputable, high-volume operation serving a diverse and growing...
EBITDA: $874,000
$0 Down Established Pet Service Franchise - take home $2400+
Oakland, CA
The customer base spans Oakland, San Ramon & San Leandro and revenue is actively generating! Instead of starting from scratch, you step into an existing pet waste scooping business that already has...
Cash Flow: $70,000
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The Right Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Established and Profitable Mexican Restaurant in High Traffic Location
Chula Vista, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and fully operational Mexican restaurant in one of South Bay’s most desirable and growing trade areas. With nearly a decade of operating history, a...
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Location, Location - Thriving logistics operation with proven systems.
Alameda County, CA
Imagine stepping into a thriving fulfillment business that's already built the foundation for your success. You'll love how this established operation combines comprehensive warehousing and...
Cash Flow: $1,246,310
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...
Cozy Fully Remodeled Vietnamese & Thai Restaurant | Low Rent
Garden Grove, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly rated Vietnamese & Thai fusion restaurant in the highly sought-after West Garden Grove community, one of Orange County’s most desirable residential neighborhoods....
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Fast-Growing Silicon Valley Spot Repair Franchise–60% y/y growth!
Santa Clara County, CA
The company provides expert, budget-friendly, time-efficient repair services to hotels, apartments, and residences in Silicon Valley for various surfaces including floors, countertops, vanities,...
Cash Flow: $126,368
Molly Maid
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Residential Cleaning franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. 91% recurring customers!*
Iconic 76-Year Western Wear Business
California
This profitable and long-established Western wear retailer has been serving loyal customers for decades, offering authentic apparel, boots, hats, and accessories. With repeat business, community...
Automotive Shop - 37+ Years of General Mechanic, Brake & Alignment
San Joaquin County, CA
Well-established general automotive service shop in San Joaquin County with a standout specialty, including consistent referral work from local collision/body shops that depend on accurate, reliable...
Cash Flow: $171,812
Farmers Book of Business & Bonus Oppurtunity on ALL New Business!
Solano County, CA
Are you ready to own a thriving business with consistent revenue and a prime location? This established Farmers Insurance agency is the perfect opportunity for an entrepreneurial-minded individual...
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Small boutique fitness studio for sale
San Jose, CA
Next Level Fitness is an established small-group personal training studio in the Cambrian/Willow Glen area of San Jose (1110 Foxworthy Ave). The studio offers coached small group strength training in...
Cash Flow: $70,000
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Premium Event Space & Boutique Lodging Business - Northern California
Tehama County, CA
This premium event facility and boutique accommodation business presents an exceptional opportunity in Northern California's thriving hospitality market. The operation specializes in hosting upscale...
Cash Flow: $155,000
Homewell Care Services
Franchise
Available in California
An Opportunity Like None Other: Where Personal Fulfillment Meets Financial Success
Absentee-run family entertainment franchise
Orange County, CA
Imagine walking into a thriving children's entertainment center where laughter fills the air and families create lasting memories. That's exactly what you'll find with this established family...
Cash Flow: $189,058
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.
