Redlands, CA
Our franchise system was founded in 2004 and has grown to become America's Favorite Shop in our segment, providing a unique and innovative solution in the $500 billion home-services industry. We began...
Businesses in California For Sale
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16 Years Established and Operating Home Services Franchise Resale
Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale
Poway, CA
Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Poway, CA This well-established sushi restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator seeking a turnkey business in one of San Diego...
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
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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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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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Profitable and Established Water and Herbs Store
Los Angeles, CA
PROFITABLE WATER AND HERBS STORE - 25 YEARS ESTABLISHED This well-established health food and nutrition business has been serving the Hollywood, California community since 1998. Located in a prime 800...
Cash Flow: $73,000
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Rare Turnkey Premium Café – Fresh Monkee or BYO concept!
Carlsbad, CA
Two Business Opportunities in One This is a unique opportunity to acquire a beautifully built-out health-focused café in one of North County San Diego's most desirable retail corridors. The buyer has...
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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...
Thriving Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Prime Modesto Shopping Center
Modesto, CA
Location: Modesto, CA 95356 Size: 1,600 sq. ft. | Seating Capacity: 32 Monthly Rent: $4442 (below market average) Lease: 5 years remaining Price: $250,000 Highlights: * Located in a busy shopping...
Cash Flow: $120,000
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...
Juice Bar Franchise - 100% Employee Run - Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, CA
Great opportunity to acquire a well-established, 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, franchised juice bar in a very desirable and upscale Beach Redondo Community, County of Los Angeles....
Cash Flow: $124,287
Fleet Clean
Franchise
Available in California
Fleet Clean | Mobile Truck Washing Business | Recurring Customer Business
Premium Profitable Wellness Brand-$514K Rev-$125K Net-24% Margins
Los Angeles County, CA
We have been in the online space for about 15 years and have built a robust portfolio of dozens of online businesses-selling across the world. We are selling one of our profitable direct-to-consumer...
Cash Flow: $125,000
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Established Designer Furniture Rental Business , Eames, Knoll & More
Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established Los Angeles-based furniture and props rental business built around authentic, vintage, designer inventory — not the mass-produced knockoffs that...
Cash Flow: $279,940
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High demand recession proof business. Serving all of California
Beverly Hills, CA
Low over head , high profit mold and air quality assessment business. Easiest money I ever made . I love this high demand Turn key business.Great income with low overhead. Pays for itself in one year...
Cash Flow: $150,000
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Vending Machines (Healthier Snacks & Drinks) | Semi-Passive, Lucrative
Los Angeles, CA
Lucrative – Semi-Absentee – Advanced Unattended Retail Machines Business serving the greater Los Angeles area. Semi-passive ownership, strong margins, and significant room for growth. These modern,...
Cash Flow: $188,000
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Value-Add MOB in Auburn's Primary Medical Hub
Auction by Ten-X™
Auburn, CA
Online auction: August 10-12, 2026
7,531 SF Medical For Sale...
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Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers.
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4-Location Auto Paint & Collision Platform
Orange County, CA
Established collision and paint business with a steady, recession-resistant revenue model and a well-known brand behind it. The work is a healthy mix of retail, trade, and fleet, which keeps the book...
Cash Flow: $552,000
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Healthier4UVending Business can scale/High Profit margins
National City, CA
Are you ready to be your own boss while making a positive impact on your community? Join the movement toward healthier living with Healthier For You Vending! Why Choose Healthier For You Vending? •...
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High-Volume Papa John’s Franchise
Roseville, CA
High-volume Papa John’s franchise located in the strong retail trade area of Roseville, California. This established location generates consistent sales with strong brand recognition and a loyal...
Cash Flow: $280,000
12 Private Salon Suite for Sale with 2 buildings in historical Folsom
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Folsom, CA
Established 30-year salon business featuring 12 private suites across two modern buildings in historic Folsom, CA. This turnkey investment opportunity generates $165,000 annual revenue with $145,000...
Cash Flow: $145,000
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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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Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists
Franchise
Available in California
Join the leader in the $1.6B alloy wheel repair/restore industry since 2004. Prime franchises locations. Low start-up cost, mobile-based, B2B. High margins.
Established Swiss Ecommerce | 29% Margins | Low Competition Region
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable and long established e-commerce business, serving the Swiss e-commerce market. The business sells a diversified catalog of general consumer products across fitness, beauty, outdoor,...
Cash Flow: $45,000
Juice & Smoothie Bar | $91K in Assets | Lease to 2034
Orange County, CA
Established juice and smoothie bar franchise in an affluent coastal Orange County community, offered at asset value. The sale includes approximately $80,000 in furniture, fixtures, and equipment plus...
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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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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
Top Sales Volume Papa John’s (5) Stores | $6M Gross | LA/Riverside
Corona, CA
Papa John's Pizza Franchise Multi Store - 5 Very Profitable Locations in Los Angeles & Riverside Counties A unique opportunity presents itself for the acquisition of a stable and profitable Papa...
Cash Flow: $784,235
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Luxury Mobile Pet Grooming Business For Sale
Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a premium, 10-year established mobile pet grooming business with a 5-van fleet, an excellent online reputation, and significant built-in growth potential....
Leading Aqua-Culture Wholesale Distribution Co.
California
Acquisition of a well-established, market-leading aqua-culture wholesale distribution business serving a specialized consumer products niche. Operating for multiple decades, this platform features...
Cash Flow: $2,500,000
Established Cold-Pressed Juice & Smoothie Bar
Palo Alto, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, nationally franchised juice and smoothie bar. This location is already built out, fully equipped, and operating — step into an existing brand with a...
Cash Flow: $148,000
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Own a Piece of a Premier Baseball & Softball Training Facility
Los Alamitos, CA
Partnership Opportunity (51% Ownership) — The Cage at Los Alamitos Step up to the plate on a rare opportunity to acquire majority equity in a well-established, locally-owned sports training business...
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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...
Waterloo Turf
Franchise
Available in California
High-Growth Turf Franchise: Executive Model, Low Overhead, Ideal for Veterans. Scale a premium, home-based business with no storefront needed—built for full-time leaders ready to execute a proven playbook and dominate the market.
$1500+ Take Home Week 1! Established Pet Service Franchise
Concord, CA
Instead of starting from scratch, you step into an existing pet waste scooping business that already has paying customers, active routes, and money coming in from day one. There are no startup costs,...
Cash Flow: $79,932
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
Full-Service Restaurant for Sale Asking Price: $99,000
Goleta, CA
Teddy Rice is a full-service restaurant ideally situated next to UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), one of the fastest-growing universities in the region. The location benefits from consistent, built-in foot...
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A GameTruck Company for Sale
San Jose, CA
Established GameTruck Business for Sale in San Jose, CA This profitable mobile gaming entertainment company has been serving the Bay Area since 2015, generating strong cash flow and consistent revenue...
Cash Flow: $60,000
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Established Southern California Family Medicine Practice
San Bernardino County, CA
Established family medicine practice serving a large and growing Southern California community since 2006. This turnkey primary care practice provides comprehensive healthcare for patients of all...
EBITDA: $348,201
Le Macaron
Franchise
Available in California
Bring the joy of French indulgence to your community-macarons, espresso, pastries, and more-supported by a franchise family dedicated to your success.
Pour Me Taproom & Bottle Shop For Sale | The Best Taproom in Gilroy
Gilroy, CA
*** Any and all interested buyers will meet with one of the owners in person at the taproom to discuss the sale. No financials or any information other than what is provided in the ad post will be...
Cash Flow: $144,000
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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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$1000+ Take Home Week 1! Established Pet Service Franchise
Vacaville, CA
Instead of starting from scratch, you step into an existing pet waste scooping business that already has paying customers, active routes, and money coming in from day one. There are no startup costs,...
Cash Flow: $60,000
286-Unit ATM Portfolio | $590K Annual Cash Flow | Fully Vendor Loaded
Oakland, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a 286-unit ATM portfolio with a 15-year operating history and $590,130 in annual cash flow. The business is offered at $1,929,728. The key advantage of this portfolio is...
Cash Flow: $590,130
Profitable Moving Industry Lead Gen Company for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Moving Industry Lead Generation Company - Established Home-Based Business This turnkey lead generation business serves the moving industry through subscription-based services, delivering...
Cash Flow: $24,000
Jerome Thissen
National Franchise Sales
Serving Orange County, CA
NFS turns a complex process into a smooth, speedy transaction. Since we work exclusively with franchise businesses, we understand that there are multiple parties involved in each transaction, and we stay on top of details like franchisor approval, lender requirements and lease assignments.
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Mailbox Rental, Shipping, and Packing Store- Folsom
Folsom, CA
More Than A Mailbox is a long established, full service pack and ship and mailbox rental business with a strong reputation built over more than two decades. Located in a high traffic retail center in...
Cash Flow: $100,000
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Roofing Company for Sale | Strong Brand & Growth
Glendale, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a rapidly growing, well-established roofing company serving the Southern California market. The business has experienced exceptional growth, increasing revenue...
Location, Location - Thriving logistics operation with proven systems.
Alameda County, CA
You'll love how this established operation combines comprehensive warehousing and distribution services with cutting-edge real-time inventory management systems. What makes this opportunity special?...
Cash Flow: $1,246,310
Highly Profitable Medical Supply Store For Sale Solano County
Fairfield, CA
Established Medical Supply Store - 20+ Years of Success in Solano County This highly profitable medical supply business represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with two...
Cash Flow: $250,279
6 Bay Shop With 26 Year Clientele / Auto Repair Experience Required
Fallbrook, CA
Established Auto Repair & Service Shop - 26 Years of Excellence in Fallbrook, CA This thriving 6-bay automotive service facility represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established...
Cash Flow: $316,800
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JETSET Pilates
Franchise
Available in California
JETSET Pilates is a 50-Minute High-Intensity, Low Impact Full-Body Workout on our custom JETSET Reformer. JETSET Pilates blends traditional Pilates with intentional choreography and seamless transitions, creating a dynamic, high-intensity, low-impact workout that keeps muscles under constant tension for fast, transformative results
$4M Revenue- Iconic Waterfront Dining Destination- Legacy Lease
Monterey, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a landmark, high-revenue restaurant in one of Monterey’s most visited historic waterfront districts. This is an irreplaceable setting that benefits from constant tourist...
Cash Flow: $670,000
Profitable Warehouse & Freight Logistics Platform – Southern CA
Riverside County, CA
A well-established warehousing and logistics services company based in Riverside, CA is available for acquisition. Generating over $3.4 million in annual revenue with strong discretionary earnings,...
Cash Flow: $625,000
Profitable Turnkey MedSpa
Rancho Mirage, CA
Exceptionally profitable, high-quality medical aesthetic, weight-loss and longevity clinic in the luxurious resort lifestyle Coachella Valley – Palm Springs area. This practice offers a broad service...
Cash Flow: $548,000
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Pizza Restaurant with Beer & Wine(ABC-Type 41) License
Norwalk, CA
Great opportunity to own an attractive, 100% absentee owned, pizza restaurant with beer & wine(ABC-Type 41) license. Please note, that this attractive business with ample seating capacity attracts...
Cash Flow: $175,260
Retail + Events+ Farm & Premium Lifestyle Brand — Real Estate Include
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Barbara County, CA
Turnkey Land + Farm + Retail + Event Space & Home...All in one acquisition. $550K+ of Annual Revenue & Growing Historic Property in Prime Location Tourist Destination with 1000s of Visitors Annually...
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Growth Coach
Franchise
Available in California
Business coaching is a $7.5 billion industry in the United States. Turn your passion for business success into a successful Growth Coach franchise.
Historic Downtown San Clemente Vintage Clothing and Antique Shop
San Clemente, CA
Dear Prospective Buyer, Subject: A Turnkey Opportunity at the Forefront of the Sustainable Revolution There has never been a more strategic moment to enter the curated vintage and antiques market. As...
Cash Flow: $45,313
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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.
