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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May 29

Licensed Childcare Center for Sale in California

CA
$750KEducation & Training
Cash Flow:$238K
Multiple:3.2x
Why Buy

This private preschool has served its rural Northern California community for over three decades, building a strong reputation and operating near capacity with a waiting list, well below its licensed maximum enrollment. The property includes both licensed childcare space and a residential unit, offering an owner-operator the convenience of on-site living. Real estate is included in the offering, combining business cash flow with underlying property value.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
May 29

Legal Support Services Company for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$775KProfessional Services
Cash Flow:$232K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This legal deposition and trial summary services business has delivered accurate, attorney-ready deliverables to hundreds of law firms nationwide for over fourteen years, with a strong concentration of repeat clients in the Southern California legal market. The business combines expert human summarization with optional AI-enhanced workflows, offering a differentiated service proposition in the growing legal support sector. An experienced team is in place and the operation is structured for absentee management, making this a compelling acquisition for a buyer seeking scalable, recurring professional services revenue.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky Customers
May 29

Roadhouse Restaurant for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$1.2MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$30K
Multiple:40.0x
Why Buy

This destination roadhouse restaurant and bar occupies a nearly seven-acre mountaintop parcel in Southern California with panoramic views, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining, and a storied history as a traveler's waypoint along a well-trafficked scenic highway. The property includes both the operating business and underlying land, making this a hybrid real estate and hospitality acquisition with development optionality. The long-tenured owner is preparing for retirement, creating a rare opportunity for a qualified hospitality operator, investor, or developer.

Retirement SaleHigh CapEx
May 29

Muffler And Exhaust Repair for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$1.4MAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$37K
Multiple:36.5x
Why Buy

This automotive exhaust and muffler repair shop has built a strong reputation for quality workmanship and honest service in the San Francisco Bay Area, with real estate available as part of the transaction. The sellers are open to structuring the deal as a business-only acquisition or combined with the property, and may consider seller financing for a portion of the purchase price. An owner-operator, automotive professional, or investor can step into immediate operations with an established local customer base.

Sticky CustomersHigh CapEx
May 29

Music Production Company for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$2.6MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$120K
Multiple:21.7x
Why Buy

This Los Angeles-based music and entertainment production company operates in the artist development and pop music production space, with an experienced team delivering production, branding, and career development services. The business generates seven-figure revenue with a meaningful cash flow margin relative to its scale in a high-demand creative industry sector. The company's established workflows and industry relationships provide a foundation for a buyer looking to acquire a going concern in the entertainment business.

May 29

Fiber Optics Construction Company for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$31.0MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$7.0M
Multiple:4.4x
Why Buy

This multi-location fiber optics design, construction, and testing company generated approximately $39 million in combined revenue across its locations in 2024, reflecting over 30% year-over-year growth and strong double-digit expansion in prior years. The business serves aerial, buried, and underground fiber applications with a large full-time workforce and an experienced management team capable of supporting ownership transition. This platform is particularly well-suited for a strategic acquirer or larger industry buyer seeking to expand fiber infrastructure capacity.

Growth TrajectoryRetirement Sale
May 28

Auto Service Business for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
$13.0MAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$2.6M
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

A large service-based automotive business in the San Diego metro area generates $2.6M in SDE on a $13M asking price, representing a scaled operation with significant earnings power in one of California's strongest regional economies. The service-based model provides recurring revenue driven by ongoing vehicle maintenance and repair demand from a large and growing San Diego county vehicle population. This is a platform-scale acquisition for a strategic buyer or private equity group seeking a leading position in the Southern California automotive services market.

May 29

Pizza Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$130KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$90K
Multiple:1.4x
Why Buy

This delivery and takeout pizza operation in Southern California benefits from a proprietary dough recipe that serves as a meaningful competitive differentiator. Dough is produced off-site and delivered to the location, reducing in-store labor while maintaining product consistency. The business generates strong discretionary earnings relative to its asking price, making it an attractive entry-level food service acquisition.

Sticky CustomersHigh Seasonality
May 29

Underground Utilities Contractor for Sale in California

CA
$2.1MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$767K
Multiple:2.7x
Why Buy

This licensed and insured general engineering contractor specializes in underground utilities, demolition, and grading for commercial, industrial, and occasional public sector clients in California. The business carries a substantial owned equipment fleet covering excavation, earthmoving, and hauling, eliminating the need for significant capital outlay by a new owner. Consistently increasing revenue and a repeat customer base reflect durable demand for the company's specialized services.

Sticky CustomersGrowth TrajectoryHigh CapEx
May 29

Established Profitable Ice Cream Shop for Sale in California

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$250KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$167K
Multiple:1.5x
Why Buy

This multi-concept food and dessert business in the Los Angeles metro area operates as a retail ice cream shop, an in-house ice cream production facility, and a fast-casual Mexican kitchen under one roof. The manufacturing capability creates a wholesale expansion path, while the combined concept diversifies revenue beyond typical single-format restaurant operations. Strong discretionary earnings relative to the asking price indicate healthy unit economics for an owner-operator.

High Seasonality
May 29

Grocery And Liquor Store for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$198KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$65K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

A grocery and liquor store in San Francisco generates $58K to $60K in monthly gross revenue under semi-absentee management, operating with a 10-year lease and licenses covering beer, wine, spirits, tobacco, and food retail. The San Francisco market's high foot traffic and dense residential neighborhoods support steady convenience retail demand. At $198K asking price with $65K in SDE, this is an affordable owner-operator acquisition in one of the country's highest-cost-of-living urban retail markets.

Absentee OwnerRecurring RevenueSticky Customers
May 29

Chinese Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$260KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$80K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This full-service Chinese restaurant in California offers a fully equipped commercial kitchen with an oversized hood, wok stations, walk-in cooler, and ample storage within a 2,200 square foot space. The lease terms are favorable, and a beer and wine license adds incremental revenue potential. The space is also positioned for conversion to an alternative cuisine concept, broadening buyer options beyond Chinese restaurant operators.

May 29

Dog Daycare & Boarding for Sale in California

CA
$200KPersonal Services
Cash Flow:$117K
Multiple:1.7x
Why Buy

This pet daycare, boarding, and grooming business in California generates approximately 90% of daycare revenue from recurring weekly enrollment programs, providing highly predictable cash flow. The purpose-remodeled facility is designed for operational efficiency and safety, with a trained staff and systems already in place. Multiple service lines—daycare, overnight boarding, and grooming—support strong margins and customer retention.

Manager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
May 29

Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$549KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$158K
Multiple:3.5x
Why Buy

This long-running breakfast and lunch restaurant in a high-traffic Monterey County community has become a local institution drawing both repeat locals and visitors. Annual revenue exceeds $1 million, supporting strong owner earnings, and the business benefits from a loyal customer base built over decades of consistent service. Below-market rent and a prime location in a heavily visited area reinforce the stability of this food service operation.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
May 29

Turnkey Affordable Boba And Tea Shop for Sale in California

CA
$80KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$38K
Multiple:2.1x
Why Buy

A boba and tea shop in San Marcos, California is available as an asset sale at $80K, offering a turnkey-condition operation in a high-traffic location with favorable below-market rent that improves unit economics relative to competitors. The business generates $38K in SDE from a simple, low-labor menu format with strong consumer appeal across age demographics. This is an accessible acquisition for a first-time food service buyer seeking a low-cost entry into the high-growth specialty beverage segment.

May 29

Concrete Cutting Contractor for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$550KConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$227K
Multiple:2.4x
Why Buy

This licensed and insured concrete cutting specialist in the Los Angeles metro area serves commercial, residential, and municipal clients with services including slab sawing, wall cutting, and trenching. The business has operated continuously since the mid-1990s, cultivating a repeat customer base across a wide range of project types. A substantial equipment package is included in the purchase price, lowering the capital requirement for an incoming owner.

May 29

Auto Repair & Smog for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$250KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$65K
Multiple:3.8x
Why Buy

This ASE and STAR Certified auto repair and smog check facility in the Inland Empire has served its local market for over three decades, building a loyal customer base with a proven service menu. The facility is larger than typical competitors at approximately 3,000 square feet on a 10,000 square foot lot with substantial vehicle parking. Real estate is available separately, giving buyers flexibility to structure the acquisition as a business-only purchase or a combined asset deal.

May 29

Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$549KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$300K
Multiple:1.8x
Why Buy

This full-service Mexican restaurant has operated continuously in the Los Angeles metro area for over 15 years, building a loyal customer base across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service with a beer and wine license adding incremental revenue. Annual revenue exceeds $860,000 with $300,000 in cash flow, representing a strong margin profile for a 1,950 square foot restaurant. The high-traffic location near a freeway corridor supports consistent foot traffic without reliance on paid advertising.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
May 29

Pump Installation & Service for Sale in Oxnard, CA

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
$800KHome Services
Cash Flow:$258K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

This water systems and pump services company in coastal Southern California serves agricultural, residential, and light commercial clients across a three-county territory with installation, maintenance, repair, and equipment sales. The business has operated for decades with a diversified client base that spans high-value agricultural accounts alongside recurring residential maintenance contracts. Strong seller's discretionary earnings relative to the asking price reflect a well-run operation with consistent demand in an essential services category.

Recurring RevenueRegulatory Risk
May 29

Cpa & Tax Preparation for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$2.4MProfessional Services
Cash Flow:$708K
Multiple:3.4x
Why Buy

This CPA practice in the Sacramento, California metro area combines a strong monthly recurring bookkeeping revenue base with a high-volume individual and business tax return practice, producing projected cash flow of $708,000 annually. The firm serves 79 bookkeeping clients on retainer and processes over 1,300 tax returns per year across individual and business categories. A lease secured through 2032 and established referral relationships provide operational stability for an incoming CPA-licensed buyer.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth TrajectoryKey Person Risk
May 28

Fine Art Gallery for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$195KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$91K
Multiple:2.1x
Why Buy

This California art gallery represents a diverse roster of artists and offers a curated environment designed to foster meaningful engagement with original artwork across a range of styles and media. Located in a premium Southern California coastal market with high tourist and affluent resident traffic, the gallery benefits from a natural draw of visitors seeking cultural experiences in an iconic destination. The combination of strong SDE, prime location, and a low-overhead gallery model makes this an appealing acquisition for an art-focused owner-operator or lifestyle buyer.

May 28

Commercial Flooring Contractor for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$325KConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$161K
Multiple:2.0x
Why Buy

This Southern California commercial flooring contractor has operated profitably for over a decade without a single annual loss, driven by a long-standing Master Services Agreement with a major commercial flooring general contractor that eliminates marketing spend and competitive bidding entirely. The pure-labor business model — with customers supplying materials — delivers SDE margins consistently above fifty percent of revenue, a rare structural advantage in the construction trades. Limited competition for the contracted work and a scalable subcontractor model position a new owner for continued high-margin performance in the Inland Empire and High Desert markets.

Recurring RevenueCustomer ConcentrationRegulatory RiskRevenue Decline
May 28

Epoxy Garage Flooring Company for Sale in California

CA
$600KConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$186K
Multiple:3.2x
Why Buy

This San Diego County epoxy and polyaspartic garage flooring contractor has built a dominant regional reputation for premium craftsmanship through a turnkey operation with proven sales, project management, and installation systems. The business generates strong SDE from a referral-heavy customer acquisition model, with repeat business and word-of-mouth driving consistent project volume across residential and commercial clients. Established brand presence and a talented installation team provide a scalable foundation for a buyer looking to grow a high-margin specialty flooring operation in Southern California.

Growth TrajectorySticky Customers
May 28

Full Service Car Wash for Sale in California

CA
$895KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$327K
Multiple:2.7x
Why Buy

This Northern California full-service car wash and detail operation sits on a high-traffic corner lot along a primary commercial corridor in Tehama County, with the underlying real estate included in the sale and supported by an independent appraisal. The business offers a comprehensive range of wash and detail services including exterior and full-service washes, interior cleaning, ceramic coating, and specialty treatments, supplemented by a membership program providing recurring revenue. This offering is well-suited to a value-add buyer seeking to modernize operations, grow the membership base, and benefit from real estate appreciation alongside the operating business.

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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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