Businesses for Sale in California

Browse 3,004 businesses currently for sale in California with an average asking price of $1.8M. Find acquisition opportunities across industries.

Active Listings
3,004
Median Asking Price
$685K
Median SDE
$205K
Median Multiple
3.1x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$1.8M
Average SDE
$333K
Listed in Last 30 Days
1,182
Added This Week
334

Median figures are computed over the 1,716 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 3,004 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Businesses for Sale in California

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Jun 10

Chauffeured Transportation Company for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$550KTransportation & Logistics
Cash Flow:$109K
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

This chauffeured transportation company in the Los Angeles metro area has operated for nearly two decades with a loyal repeat client base, vehicles, and dispatch systems already in place for immediate revenue generation. The business is priced based on current earnings and asset value rather than speculative growth, offering a disciplined entry point for an operator or strategic tuck-in buyer. Experienced chauffeurs and established client relationships provide a clean acquisition platform with minimal transition risk.

Key Person RiskSticky Customers
Jun 10

Tennis & Pickleball Pro for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$700KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$325K
Multiple:2.2x
Why Buy

This full-service tennis and pickleball pro shop in the Los Angeles metro area has operated for over 25 years, providing professional restringing, regripping, equipment customization, and a comprehensive retail selection of racquets, paddles, apparel, and accessories. The business benefits from a strong referral network of local teaching professionals and relationships with nearby private clubs, driving consistent revenue with minimal marketing spend. At approximately 2.3x SDE with annual revenues near $950K, the asking price represents an attractive entry multiple for a niche specialty retail business.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 10

Mediterranean Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$600KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$160K
Multiple:3.8x
Why Buy

A long-tenured neighborhood Mediterranean restaurant in the Los Angeles metro area with over 25 years of same-owner operation, a loyal repeat clientele, and a low occupancy cost structure generating $160K in cash flow on a $600K asking price. The seller is retiring after building a stable, profitable business with minimal disruption anticipated in a handover. Reduced asking price and motivated seller terms make this an accessible acquisition for a food-and-beverage operator seeking an established ethnic dining concept.

Retirement SaleSticky Customers
Jun 10

Design Build General Contractor for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$4.0MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$119K
Multiple:33.6x
Why Buy

A design-build general contractor based in the San Francisco Bay Area specializing in high-end residential remodels, ADUs, additions, and full-home transformations with a strong brand reputation and consistent year-over-year revenue growth. The business carries an A+ industry rating, has an established internal team, and benefits from streamlined lead generation in one of the country's most active home renovation markets. The asking price of $4M reflects significant goodwill and brand value in a high-demand metro where renovation project volume is structurally elevated.

Growth TrajectorySticky Customers
Jun 10

Special Events Production Company for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$4.5MProfessional Services
Cash Flow:$1.4M
Multiple:3.2x
Why Buy

An award-winning special events production and venue transformation company in the Southern California market with a decades-long reputation for weddings, galas, and corporate events, generating $1.4M in cash flow on a $4.5M asking price. The business is best suited for a buyer with prior events industry experience or an existing complementary operation who can backfill executive-level roles currently excluded from the SDE calculation. Deep market relationships and a differentiated premium positioning provide a strong competitive moat in the high-end events sector.

Key Person Risk
Jun 10

Branded Gas Station Business for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$8.0MRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$1.6M
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

A Shell-branded gas station in the Inland Empire region of Southern California generating $1.6M in cash flow on an $8M asking price, featuring double-walled tanks that meet current environmental standards. The branded fuel affiliation provides established customer trust and marketing support from a major national fuel brand. This is a high-volume fuel retail opportunity suited to an operator or investor seeking a major-brand gas station with strong underlying cash flow in a densely populated California market.

Jun 10

Gas Station Business for Sale in California

CA
$4.1MRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$820K
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

An unbranded gas station in the Northern California mountain resort region generating $820K in cash flow on a $4.1M asking price, benefiting from high tourist and seasonal traffic volumes unique to its destination market. Double-walled tanks provide environmental compliance and reduce regulatory risk for the buyer. The unbranded format allows fuel sourcing flexibility and positions the station well for a new owner seeking operational control over supplier relationships.

High CapExRegulatory Risk
Jun 10

Automotive Machine Shop for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$777KManufacturing & Production
Cash Flow:$260K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

This automotive engine rebuilding and machine shop in the Inland Empire region of California has built a strong referral-based clientele over more than three decades, with all major equipment included in the sale. The business benefits from a prime location with easy freeway access and dedicated on-site parking, supporting strong customer convenience. The combination of commercial real estate and operating business provides a dual-asset acquisition for an experienced operator or strategic buyer.

Sticky Customers
Jun 10

Juice Bar Franchise Portfolio for Sale in California

CA
$1.7MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$511K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This 13-unit juice and smoothie franchise portfolio spread across California offers a buyer immediate regional scale with store-level EBITDA near $511,000 across the combined footprint. The mix of northern and southern California locations provides geographic diversification within a single franchise system. Some transferable leases and existing operational infrastructure support an efficient transition for a qualified multi-unit operator.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Residential Commercial Construction Firm for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$1.7MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$607K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

Operating in the competitive San Francisco Bay Area market, this construction and remodeling company has built a strong reputation across both residential and commercial segments. The business employs an experienced crew delivering high-quality projects and has demonstrated effective cost management that translates to above-average returns. A General Contractor B-license is required for ownership.

Growth Trajectory
Jun 10

Hardware Building Materials Store for Sale in Fresno, CA

Fresno, CA
$1.6MRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$240K
Multiple:6.9x
Why Buy

This Fresno-area hardware and building materials retailer has served its community for generations, with a loyal customer base built on decades of consistent service across lumber, plumbing, hardware, doors, and related categories. The sale includes the business, equipment, vehicles, goodwill, and approximately 25,000 square feet of real estate on nearly two acres at a signalized intersection. Opportunity Zone designation may provide additional tax benefits for qualifying buyers.

Sticky Customers
Jun 10

Established Profitable Preschool for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$1.6MEducation & Training
Cash Flow:$250K
Multiple:6.5x
Why Buy

This licensed Los Angeles metro preschool has capacity for up to ninety students ages two through six and operates in a nearly 5,000 square foot facility with ample parking. The business has a long and profitable operating history, providing a stable student enrollment foundation and experienced staff infrastructure. Demand for quality early childhood education in the Los Angeles area remains consistently strong, supporting durable enrollment and revenue.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersRegulatory Risk
Jun 10

Established Food & Beverage for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$676KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$170K
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

Established food & beverage business serving the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro. The business generates meaningful owner earnings, supporting an acquisition in the $500K–$750K range. Exact location, full description, and seller details are available after sign-up.

Manager in Place
Jun 10

Accredited Scalable Home Health Agency for Sale in Oxnard, CA

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
$899KHealthcare & Wellness
Cash Flow:$382K
Multiple:2.4x
Why Buy

This Joint Commission-accredited home health agency in the Ventura County, California area operates with a clean compliance record, no billing irregularities, and an average daily patient census of 30, providing a stable licensed platform for growth. The agency does not fall under the 36-month Medicare enrollment restriction, making it immediately operable and billiable for a new owner. Month-to-month office lease terms provide flexibility to relocate or expand as the business scales.

Recurring RevenueGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$790KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$180K
Multiple:4.4x
Why Buy

This fully built-out restaurant space in the Los Angeles metro features an award-winning interior design, smokeless grill infrastructure, a beer-and-wine license, and an outdoor patio — offering a new operator an immediate, fully equipped venue in a high-foot-traffic dining district. The all-inclusive rent structure covering utilities simplifies operating cost budgeting for a new owner. The space is well-suited to a variety of Asian dining concepts given its existing equipment configuration and premium presentation.

Jun 10

Pet Grooming Salon for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$590KPersonal Services
Cash Flow:$224K
Multiple:2.6x
Why Buy

A Contra Costa County dog grooming salon with over 30 years serving local families generates strong owner earnings on nearly $1 million in annual revenue, with 70% of clients returning on a regular schedule every four to eight weeks. The fully staffed operation requires only part-time owner involvement, and the lease is secured through 2029 with a renewal option, providing operational stability. A high customer satisfaction rating and diverse revenue mix including spa services and retail create multiple levers for a new owner to sustain and grow earnings.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Women S Apparel Wholesale for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$500KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$173K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

A Los Angeles-based women's fashion brand launched in 2019 has established a strong wholesale presence through a leading B2B apparel marketplace, serving boutique retailers with trend-aligned collections in inclusive sizing. Existing warehouse infrastructure is assumable but relocatable, and the business ships inventory available for immediate revenue generation at closing. Significant upside exists through expansion into additional wholesale platforms or direct-to-consumer channels not yet activated by the current owner.

Growth Trajectory
May 10

Commercial Millwork & Cabinetry for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$1.1MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$371K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

Based in the Los Angeles metro area, this commercial cabinetry and millwork manufacturer has over four decades of operating history with a deep project pipeline serving the commercial construction sector. The business operates as a natural add-on for an existing construction or cabinet industry operator, and the seller is willing to support licensing continuity during the transition period. Long tenure in the market has produced durable contractor relationships and a reputation that generates repeat and referral work.

Sticky CustomersRecurring RevenueKey Person RiskRegulatory Risk
Jun 10

Quick Service Cafe for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$795KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$402K
Multiple:2.0x
Why Buy

Profitable Turnkey food & beverage business serving the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro. The business generates meaningful owner earnings, supporting an acquisition in the $750K–$1M range. Exact location, full description, and seller details are available after sign-up.

Manager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 10

Event Staffing Agency for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$650KOther Business Services
Cash Flow:$275K
Multiple:2.4x
Why Buy

A Los Angeles-based event staffing company with over 35 years of operating history provides trained hospitality and promotional personnel to corporate, entertainment, and luxury private event clients, generating strong margins from a lean internal overhead structure. The long-standing roster of high-profile repeat clients creates durable revenue visibility without heavy sales investment. The streamlined model and experienced team make this a compelling acquisition for a buyer seeking a profitable, service-oriented business with an established brand reputation.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Automotive Accessories Franchise for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$725KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$129K
Multiple:5.6x
Why Buy

A franchise automotive styling center in the Inland Empire region of Southern California offers approximately 20 distinct profit centers, spanning window tinting, vehicle wraps, custom accessories, audio electronics, and detailing under a nationally recognized brand. The multi-revenue-stream model insulates the business from reliance on any single service category while leveraging centralized brand marketing and supplier relationships. Franchise affiliation provides ongoing operational support and a proven customer acquisition system for a new owner.

Jun 10

Residential Design Build Firm for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$1.7MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$591K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

A Bay Area residential design-build firm has cultivated a premium brand among high-net-worth homeowners, delivering whole-home remodels, kitchen and bath renovations, and additions at gross margins of 35–40% on annual revenues between $2.5M and $3.5M. Over half of revenue originates from repeat clients and referrals, demonstrating exceptional customer satisfaction and reducing customer acquisition costs. A proprietary design-to-build conversion process yielding 80–90% close rates systematizes revenue generation and makes performance replicable under new ownership.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersManager in PlaceGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Licensed Preschool for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$1.1MEducation & Training
Cash Flow:$190K
Multiple:5.8x
Why Buy

This licensed childcare center in the San Francisco Bay Area serves up to 70 children including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, offering a program that is relatively rare in the local market. Located in an affluent, high-density neighborhood with ample parking, it benefits from limited nearby competition and strong parental demand. The $190K annual cash flow on a $1.1M asking price represents a solid return for an owner-operator or childcare investor.

Jun 10

Profitable Owner-operated Gas Station for Sale in California

CA
$2.3MRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$370K
Multiple:6.2x
Why Buy

This fuel and convenience operation in California's Tuolumne County includes the underlying real property, providing a buyer with both an operating business and a tangible real estate asset in a single transaction. The station pumps between 22,000 and 25,000 gallons per month at above-average per-gallon margins, while the convenience store generates approximately $75,000 in monthly sales. An active owner-operator is projected to meaningfully increase net income above the current absentee-managed baseline, offering a clear value-creation pathway at acquisition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are for sale in California?
There are currently 3,004 businesses listed for sale in California, with 334 new listings added in the past week.
What is the average asking price for a business in California?
The median asking price for businesses in California is $685K, with prices ranging from N/A to $575.0M.
What multiple of earnings do businesses in California list for?
Across the 1,716 businesses currently browsable in California, the median asking price is $685K and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $205K. The median asking price works out to 3.1x SDE. Multiples vary with size, growth, and owner dependence, so treat this as a benchmark rather than a rule.
What industries are most common in California?
The most common industries for businesses for sale in California are Food & Beverage, Healthcare & Wellness, Retail & E-commerce, Personal Services, Professional Services.
Can I buy a business in California with an SBA loan?
Yes, many businesses for sale in California qualify for SBA 7(a) financing. SBA loans typically cover 75-90% of the purchase price with 10-year terms, making acquisitions accessible for self-funded searchers.
How do I find the right business to buy in California?
Start by defining your acquisition criteria (industry, price range, location, and minimum cash flow). Searcher OS helps you filter through thousands of listings, analyze CIMs, and manage your deal pipeline from initial interest through closing.

Buying a Business in California

California offers a diverse range of businesses for acquisition, from established service companies to growing retail operations. Whether you're a first-time buyer or an experienced acquirer, understanding the local market is key to finding the right opportunity.

Most businesses in this price range qualify for SBA 7(a) financing, which covers up to 90% of the purchase price. Learn more about the acquisition process in our guides:

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