REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ventura, CA
Premium 6-Bed RCFE in Ventura, California Rare opportunity to acquire a PREMIUM 6-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in Ventura, California. Facilities of this caliber rarely come to...
$1,850,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Premium 6-Bed RCFE – Ventura, CA | Fully Occupied | Strong Operations
Yogurt Shop That Can Be Run As Absentee Owner. Turnkey Business!
Sacramento County, CA
This yogurt shop opened in 2015 under previous ownership. The current owner purchased the business in 2017. Since then, the owner has made modifications such as offering 3rd party delivery, adding new...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $105,999
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...
$850,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
Well-Established Business, Installing & Repairing Hardwood Floors
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Orange County, CA
This well-established business is known for specializing in hardwood flooring of all types; Installing hardwood floors and stair systems, primarily in high-end homes throughout coastal cities in and...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $177,752
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, great street visibility, and ample parking for...
$125,000
Established Water Sports Retailer with Strong Online Store
Santa Cruz, CA
Founded in 2010, this highly regarded paddleboard and foil sports retailer is one of the original stand-up paddleboards (SUP) shops in North America and has operated successfully from the same prime...
$197,000
Cash Flow: $154,500
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SBA Approved & Absentee Run American Full-Service Restaurant Franchise
California
SBA Approved & Absentee Run American Full-Service Restaurant Franchise in NorCal - SC2256 This casual American full-service restaurant chain is a Northern California C Corporation and has been in...
$690,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
3
Greenhaven’s pet store – exceptional with high customer traffic
Sacramento, CA
Well-established pet grooming salon with multiple consecutive years recognized by Yelp as a “Customer Favorite,” and officially honored last year as one of Sacramento’s Most Popular Pet Stores. The...
$229,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
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Subscription Based Supplements Store | Turnkey
Elk Grove, CA
This successful online supplement store operates around a fundamental truth: people prioritize their health and treat their wellness as essential spending. During market downturns, health-focused...
$117,000
Cash Flow: $698,245
High Margin Chinese / Vietnamese Restaurant w/ Full Kitchen in OC
Westminster, CA
REALEST is proud to present an exceptional opportunity to acquire a long standing Chinese / Vietnamese restaurant in Westminster known for its comforting home style cooking and loyal patron base of...
$895,000
Cash Flow: $620,000
5
FranchisePuroClean
Available Nationwide
Known as the “Paramedics of Property Damage®,” PuroClean provides water damage remediation, flood water removal, fire and smoke damage remediation, mold removal, and biohazard cleanup to commercial and residential customers.
$100,000
Started in 1921 Business w/30+ years of Volumetric Ready-Mix Concrete
Pasadena, CA
Over 12 concrete plants that produce specialty mixes such as Rapid Set Concrete that sets in 1 hour for DOT highway and airport projects, onsite location concrete production such as islands, mountain...
$4,500,000
CEO Life - An Exclusive Club for Leaders - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
High-End Business Networking Club - Established Chapter for Sale. This is your opportunity to step into ownership of an established chapter of CEO Life, a premier business networking, education,...
$1,000,000
EBITDA: $576,992
2
Established Beauty Salon with Loyal Clientele
$35,000
Van Nuys, CA
Established Remodeling Contractor with 20+ Years History
San Francisco, CA
This established Bay Area remodeling company has been serving residential and light-commercial clients for over 20 years, earning a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, reliability, and...
$965,000
Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!
San Diego, CA
HOT NIGHTCLUB FOR SALE – A+ PRIME LOCATION – GASLAMP DISTRICT, SAN DIEGO This is your chance to own one of San Diego’s most electrifying nightlife venues, located in the heart of the iconic Gaslamp...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $500,000
Mehmood Syed, CM&AA
Syed Brokerage & Capital Co.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Syed Brokerage & Capital Co. is an authority in selling, buying, financing, raising funding, and creating monetary solutions for privately owned companies. We make buying, selling, and raising capital less arduous and smoother. We have helped raise funding for Maritime Companies. A complete and profound operational and top business governance experience augments brokers with supreme financial knowledge and proficiency. Syed Brokerage & Capital is a top merger and acquisitions broker that brings proficiency, uprightness, and broad market knowledge to every transaction. Large firms in today’s marketplace endeavor to sell and buy companies. However, only a handful may offer their clients the highest knowledge, skills, and means of our distinguished firm. Syed Brokerage & Capital’s global team of bankers has significant experience advising privately owned businesses and private equity firms on many mergers and acquisitions transactions. Our knowledge of advising buyers and sellers provides us with the entire perspective and insights that further strengthen our capabilities as an M&A Broker for lower-middle—to middle-market companies. We leverage our expertise and knowledge to provide our clients with outstanding, high-quality outcomes. At Syed Brokerage & Capital, we understand that every transaction is Different. Resultantly, our focus on each engagement is personalized to fit the specific financial, industry, or other circumstances to accomplish the most favorable results. We work closely with our clients throughout the entire acquisition or sale to ensure an efficient process that minimizes disruption in their organizations. Syed Brokerage & Capital Co is also responsible for selling, buying, and financing Franchise businesses. Areas Covered: All United States of America and Canada, South America, Europe, Middle East
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Wound Care for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Wound Care Practice. The practice has the PTAN numbers and is ready for operations....
$240,000
Home Health Care for Sale
Glendale, CA
Home health care business. Licensed, accredited, and has an active PTAN number....
$220,000
Home Health for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Home Health Care. Licensed, accredited, and has an active PTAN number....
$220,000
3 Tahoe Area Laundromats for Sale
Truckee, CA
3 Tahoe Area laundromats in South Lake Tahoe, Ca, Carnelian Bay, Ca, and Truckee, Ca. under one brand. Extensive wash and fold for customers. Newer machines and remodels. Ample parking. Long-term...
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $550,000
3
B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business
San Luis Obispo County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in northern San Luis Obispo County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional...
$150,000
FranchiseMcAlister's Deli
Available Nationwide
McAlister’s Deli® offers guests more than hearty sandwiches piled high and sides worth sharing. Through genuine Southern hospitality and friendly conversation, we aim to make every guest feel like our place is their place, too. Become a part of something special with a McAlister’s Deli® of your very own.
$425,000
Established Intermodal Trucking Company – $9M Revenue
Long Beach, CA
Transforming Great Destinations is a leading intermodal trucking company located in Long Beach, CA specializing in the drayage and transport of ocean containers from major West Coast ports to...
$15,000,000
23-Year Popcorn Amazon/Shopify Brand | $1.3M Revenue | 45% Repeat Biz
Santa Monica, CA
Franklin’s Popcorn is a 23-year-old e-commerce popcorn brand generating over $1.3M in annual revenue through Amazon and Shopify. The business sells popcorn consumables, popcorn equipment, and popcorn...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $142,632
Pizza Franchise Nets $145,000 Owner Operator.$160K dn.Rent $1,413/mo
$350,000
Bakersfield, CA
High-Volume Absentee-Run Laundromat in Los Angeles | $400K Gross
Los Angeles, CA
This well-established coin laundromat is located in a densely populated residential neighborhood in Los Angeles, providing a steady and consistent customer base. The business operates in a...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
Teriyaki madness
Pleasanton, CA
The Outstanding Operators program highlights brands that are getting creative with their off-premises approach. TMAD made the list by investing early in tech, digital ordering, and customer experience...
$1,200,000
5
Profitable Roofing Contractor for Sale, Sonoma County , Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
Sonoma County Roofing Contractor (Santa Rosa Area) — Established 1989 — $2.1M+ Revenue — ~$382+K Net/SDE — Priced to Sell Rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing C-39 roofing contractor serving...
$894,000
Cash Flow: $382,000
Discount and Liquidation Business with Real Estate(Land & Building)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hemet, CA
Great opportunity to own an short hours, major busy street location, high visibility, Discount and Liquidation business with Real Estate(Land & Building). Location on a major busy street, ensures...
$800,000
Home Health for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
A licensed, ready-to-operate business with your choice of clientele....
$220,000
Established Sign Business In An Amazing Area For Sale
Alameda County, CA
Sign fabrication, sales and installation. Given the rapid expansion of the East Bay area, I was looking to be involved in a business that would be able to capitalize on the extensive growth. With new...
$274,000
Cash Flow: $20,000
Profitable Promotional Products Business | Complete Production Center
Riverside County, CA
Established in 2003, this profitable promotional products and marketing services business presents an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a turnkey operation with proven success....
$149,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
2
FranchiseAssisted Living Locators
Available in California
Empower Lives with Assisted Living Locators. Thriving Home-Based Referral and Placement Franchise. Discover Lucrative Opportunities for Business Success Today!
$50,000
After Market Auto Products
Morgan Hill, CA
Sto N Sho, USA manufactured product, is a specialized, quick-release front license plate bracket designed for luxury, performance, modern muscle cars and off-road vehicles. It allows you to comply...
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $729,467
2
2 Location Hair Removal Chain with Licensed Brand
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a premium LA beauty business! This established hair removal business operates two high-traffic locations in premium neighborhoods in the Greater Los Angeles area. Offering clean, gentle, and...
$1,275,000
Cash Flow: $285,981
Cookie and Dessert Kiosk Inside Glendale Galleria
$99,000
Glendale, CA
Coastal SoCal - Scaled, Multi-Territory In-Home Care Franchise
San Diego County, CA
This opportunity represents the acquisition of a well-established, multi-territory in-home care franchise operating in a highly desirable Southern California coastal market. Founded in the mid-2010s,...
$7,400,000
Cash Flow: $1,720,000
Stir It Up Established & Profitable Cafe with Low Rent
Spring Valley, CA
Stir It Up Coffeehouse & Cafe presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Spring Valley's thriving Casa de Oro community. This established, profitable cafe generates $300,000 in annual revenue...
$99,999
10
FranchiseGYMGUYZ
Available in California
Own the #1 in-home and on-site personal training brand bringing fitness, accountability, and convenience directly to clients.
$50,000
Turnkey, Highly Profitable Premier Hair Salon – Price Repositioned
Los Angeles County, CA
Strategic price adjustment due to seller time constraints – a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, premium hair salon located in the vibrant San Gabriel Valley, a local favorite known for...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $205,026
Boutique Marketing Agency - Full Service, Notable Client Roster
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey, full-service marketing firm with a proven track record and a roster of long-standing clients across a wide range of industries. Strategy-driven firm, developing high-level communications that...
$1,470,000
EBITDA: $376,318
2
Approved Medical Training School
Los Angeles County, CA
This Southern California-based vocational training institute specializes in accelerated training certification programs and continuing education. With nearly two decades of successful operation and...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $440,438
Established Window Tinting & Treatment Business with Strong Reputation
San Diego County, CA
A leading window tinting provider in San Diego, this business has been delivering top-tier residential, commercial, and automotive film solutions since 1997. Known for its professionalism and...
$979,723
Cash Flow: $387,385
Highly profitable and well-established vehicle wrap and graphics busin
Lake County, CA
Highly profitable and well-established vehicle wrap and graphics business in Northern California offering a rare chance to step into a thriving, turnkey operation with a strong reputation and repeat...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Claudia Castro
Iconic Business Technologies, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Iconic is a technology-driven M&A advisory platform that helps business owners sell or merge their companies with confidence and efficiency. With over 70 years of combined team experience, more than 200 transactions completed, and over $2 billion in closed deal volume, Iconic focuses on the lower middle market, typically working with companies generating up to $100 million in revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Iconic blends AI-powered buyer sourcing, a proprietary deal-management platform called Iconic Rail, and experienced advisory teams to streamline the sell-side process. Positioned between traditional investment banks and small business brokers, Iconic offers a data-backed, high-touch experience that connects quality sellers with well-matched strategic and financial buyers, delivering faster timelines and stronger outcomes through a modernized M&A process.
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Profitable Massage & Facial Franchise | $1.2M Revenue | Semi-Absentee
Sacramento, CA
Motivated seller seeks a quick close on this thriving, well-established massage and facial spa franchise. Located in a high-growth area with strong household income and heavy foot traffic, this spa...
$345,000
Cash Flow: $127,367
2
Growing Home Workout Brand Doing $20k/Month
Orange County, CA
This is an Amazon FBA brand selling home workout accessories. It generated $171,000 in revenue in 2024 and grew to $237,000 in 2025, a 39% increase year over year. Net profit in 2025 came in at...
$191,000
3
Cash-flowing turnkey restaurant with 40 years of proven operations
$150,000
Glendale, CA
Established Amazon FBA Beauty & Essentials Store with Internet Sales |
El Monte, CA
Established Amazon FBA Beauty & Essentials Business - Prime E-commerce Opportunity This profitable Amazon FBA business specializes in OTC products, beauty items, and household essentials with strong...
$285,000
Cash Flow: $100,420
Growing E-Commerce Business in Exploding Sourdough-Making Market
San Mateo County, CA
This is an Amazon FBA brand selling sourdough-making accessories. It 3x'd revenue in its trailing 12 months from the previous. The market has consistent growth potential still waiting to be...
$85,000
3
FranchiseGrasons Estate Sales & Business Liquidations
Available Nationwide
Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit with Grasons Estate Sales & Business Liquidations, the #1 home-based estate sales & business liquidations franchise! Tap into a proven and trusted brand that has redefined excellence in this market.
$50,000
High-Performing Contents Restoration Franchise Business
Hayward, CA
This franchise business delivers a comprehensive range of high-demand contents restoration services for residential and commercial clients impacted by fire, water, smoke, and other property losses....
$1,598,000
EBITDA: $355,000
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Profitable Turnkey Business-$306k SDE-Seller Financing Available
Salida, CA
PROFITABLE TURNKEY BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS: GUTTER COMPANY - $306K SDE Established in 2022, this thriving building and construction service business in Salida, CA generates $950,000 in annual...
$1,075,000
Cash Flow: $306,000
Sacramento Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
Sacramento, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, 100% cosmetic facial plastic surgery and medspa practice in the heart of the growing Sacramento metro area. This well-established practice serves 3,300 active...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $492,361
Rosso's Karpet Korners
La Mirada, CA
Well-Established Flooring Business – 60+ Years of Operation in Prime La Mirada Location Rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing and respected flooring business that has served the La Mirada and...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
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Two Established Device Repair Businesses
Fresno, CA
Established device repair business with two locations serving the Central Valley in Fresno and Merced, California. Both shops specialize in smartphone and electronics repair including screen...
$200,000
Community loved Studio Style Boxing & Fitness
Oceanside, CA
Here’s a rare opportunity to take over a thriving Mayweather Boxing + Fitness franchise - already profitable and primed for growth. The previous owner invested $845K to build this business for his...
$185,000
Cash Flow: $53,664
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25-Year LA Auto Repair Shop Honda/Toyota– Strong Cash Flow – 3 Lifts
Walnut, CA
For over two decades, this Honda and Toyota specialist has been the trusted automotive partner for countless families across Los Angeles County. Founded in 2000 with a simple yet powerful vision - to...
$258,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
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...
$166,000
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Established Charcuterie and Catering Business
Kern County, CA
This business specializes in handcrafted charcuterie boards and grazing boxes that turn every occasion into a delicious experience. Each arrangement features premium meats, artisanal cheeses, fresh...
$84,500
FranchiseKitchen Solvers
Available Nationwide
Kitchen Solvers, your premier kitchen and bathroom remodeling franchise opportunity for over 40 years, providing clients with the most pleasant remodeling experience.
$60,000
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
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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.
