Businesses for Sale in California

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Jun 10

Quick Service Restaurant Franchise for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$1.4MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$255K
Multiple:5.3x
Why Buy

This three-unit quick-service burger franchise portfolio in Southern California operates at brand standards following a recent remodel, with all units featuring drive-through lanes and long-term leases providing site security. The business generates over $255K in owner earnings from a franchise system with established brand recognition and national marketing support. Franchisor requirements for net worth and liquidity ensure buyer quality, positioning a qualified acquirer to grow within the system.

Jun 10

Software Development Firm for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$3.3MTechnology & Software
Cash Flow:$1.2M
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

This Los Angeles-area IT services and software development firm has operated for over 20 years, serving a loyal client base across multiple industries with many relationships exceeding a decade in length. The business generated approximately $1.16M in seller's discretionary earnings in 2025, supported by a lean team of full-time staff and contractors. A niche service specialization and select provider status create meaningful competitive barriers, though the buyer should assess client concentration risk given the largest client's revenue contribution.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth TrajectoryCustomer Concentration
Jun 10

Pizza Franchise Multi Unit for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
$1.6MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$408K
Multiple:3.9x
Why Buy

This multi-unit pizza franchise portfolio in Northern California operates within a globally recognized quick-service brand, delivering consistent quality and reliable delivery service to established local communities. The package generates over $408K in owner earnings from a multi-location footprint that benefits from shared operational systems and brand-level marketing support. A new franchisee buyer inherits proven unit economics, trained staff, and franchisor infrastructure with room to optimize throughput and local marketing.

Sticky Customers
Jun 10

European Fine Casual Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$2.5MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$815K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

This elevated European-inspired restaurant in the Los Angeles metro has quickly established itself as a sought-after dining destination with a loyal and growing clientele since opening. The concept features proprietary menus, a highly trained staff, and strong community branding that differentiates it from generic casual dining competitors. With SDE exceeding $815,000 on a relatively recent operating history, the business offers exceptional unit economics for a restaurant acquisition.

Growth TrajectorySticky Customers
Jun 10

Quick Service Mexican Restaurant for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$595KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$240K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This quick service Mexican restaurant in the San Francisco Bay Area has delivered consistent annual sales around $1.1 million and annual cash flow near $240,000 for multiple consecutive years, demonstrating exceptional operational stability. The business is pre-qualified for SBA financing with as little as 10 percent down, substantially reducing the upfront capital requirement for a qualified buyer. A favorable lease, high-ceiling display kitchen, and strong street presence in a busy shopping area support continued performance under new ownership.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 10

Auto Repair Shop for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
$959KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$342K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

A full-service auto repair, smog, and alignment business in the San Diego metro that has grown its customer base entirely through word-of-mouth without advertising or social media, reflecting deep local loyalty. The operation holds a five-star rating across major review platforms and generates over $340K in annual cash flow from a 4,100-square-foot facility. Favorable lease terms with no triple-net or CAM charges keep occupancy costs predictable.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth TrajectoryRegulatory Risk
Jun 10

Print & Marketing Services for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$565KProfessional Services
Cash Flow:$188K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

A full-service B2B marketing and visual communications provider in the Sacramento metro offering graphic design, commercial printing, large-format signage, direct mail, vehicle wraps, and digital marketing services under one roof. The business maintains an active client base of local businesses and operates Monday through Friday, offering an attractive lifestyle profile for an owner-operator. Multiple revenue streams spanning print and digital services support resilience through economic cycles.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Custom Clothing Boutique for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
$2.5MRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$80K
Multiple:31.3x
Why Buy

A long-tenured upscale apparel retailer in San Diego specializing in custom-made men's suits and shirts using a proprietary measuring methodology, complemented by ready-to-wear offerings for both genders. The business has served a loyal clientele of local residents and tourists for decades from a single location, demonstrating resilience and consistent demand in the premium clothing segment. The proprietary custom fitting approach creates a differentiated product that is difficult for online or mass-market competitors to replicate.

Retirement SaleSticky Customers
Jun 10

Commercial Kitchen Rental Business for Sale in San Jose, CA

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$750KOther Business Services
Cash Flow:$263K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

A licensed shared commercial kitchen rental operation with two locations in the San Jose metro, generating $263K in annual cash flow in a high-demand, regulation-protected niche that is extremely difficult to enter due to health department licensing and zoning requirements. Revenue comes from hourly and monthly rental agreements for prep space, cooking areas, refrigeration, freezer, and dry storage — keeping utilization high and customer churn low. Sales have grown over 50% year over year in the most recent quarter, reflecting strong and accelerating demand from the area's large commercial food operator community.

Absentee OwnerGrowth TrajectoryRegulatory Risk
Jun 10

Food Truck Business for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$749KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$394K
Multiple:1.9x
Why Buy

An event-based food truck operation in Southern California with a fourteen-year track record serving premium stadium and venue events across a wide geographic range from San Diego to Santa Barbara. The business generates nearly $395K in annual cash flow with management and full staff in place, enabling a buyer to step into operations without building a team from scratch. The event-venue model eliminates street-level permitting complexity and provides access to high-volume, captive audiences at major entertainment destinations.

Manager in PlaceGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Contents Restoration Services Business for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$1.6MHome Services
Cash Flow:$355K
Multiple:4.5x
Why Buy

This Bay Area restoration business specializes in contents recovery for water, fire, and mold damage, with nearly half of revenue sourced from national insurance program partnerships that deliver consistent, recurring job flow. The business operates within a proven national platform with over three decades of industry presence and a scalable model suited to geographic expansion. High margins and insurance-driven demand make this an attractive acquisition in a sector with built-in recession resistance.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

French Bakery & Cafe for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$500Food & Beverage
Cash Flow:$350K
Multiple:0.0x
Why Buy

This Los Angeles area daytime French bakery and cafe serves freshly baked breads, pastries, and breakfast and lunch options to a diverse mix of tourists, local professionals, and affluent neighborhood residents. The business occupies a strategically positioned location that benefits from multiple customer segments and strong community loyalty. The concept provides a new owner an established culinary identity in one of the nation's most dynamic food markets.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 10

Day Spa Business for Sale in Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
$2.6MPersonal Services
Cash Flow:$783K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This two-location day spa platform in Sonoma County, California has over 20 years of operating history and a fiercely loyal repeat clientele, earning independent recognition as a top-ranked provider in its primary market. The business generates strong cash flow in the affluent Northern California wellness market, which is experiencing record industry revenue growth nationally. The established brand, proven systems, and premium client base make this a compelling acquisition for a wellness industry operator or investor.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

All You Can Eat for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$3.8MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$1.5M
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This Los Angeles County all-you-can-eat buffet generates approximately $6M in annual sales and approximately $1.5M in normalized seller discretionary earnings from a roughly 6,500 square foot facility with strong community recognition and an efficient operational model. The concept has evolved into one of the area's most recognized buffet destinations, with substantial included assets and a meaningful expansion pathway. The business presents an opportunity to acquire a high-volume, destination dining concept with proven economics in a major metro market.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Email Productivity Saas Platform for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$5.6MTechnology & Software
Cash Flow:$813K
Multiple:6.9x
Why Buy

This B2B/B2C email management SaaS platform has been operating for over a decade, generating nearly $2 million in annual revenue with a 70% average retention rate and 17% year-over-year profit growth. The freemium model supports a large free user base that converts to paying subscribers, with over 54,000 paying clients and 4.3 million total downloads underpinning the recurring revenue base. A lean all-remote contractor workforce keeps overhead low, producing margins well above typical software businesses at this scale.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Independent Grocery Store for Sale in San Jose, CA

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$12.5MRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$2.2M
Multiple:5.7x
Why Buy

This full-service independent supermarket has operated in the Silicon Valley region for multiple generations, building a loyal local customer base and consistent profitability through decades of family ownership. The sale includes significant commercial real estate assets, providing an unusually strong asset base relative to the operating business value. The retiring ownership and multi-generational operating history offer a new owner a deeply rooted community business with built-in goodwill.

Retirement SaleSticky Customers
Jun 10

Av & Security Systems for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$63.0MHome Services
Cash Flow:$5.7M
Multiple:11.1x
Why Buy

This Southwest U.S. audio-visual, alarm, and electrical services company has operated for over two decades, generating more than $15 million in annual revenue including $1.5 million in recurring monthly revenue from installed service contracts. Near-$5 million in annual net income reflects exceptional profitability for the industry, driven by a fully staffed experienced team and diversified commercial and residential client relationships. Forecasted revenue and profit growth of 20%+ in 2026 provide near-term upside for an acquiring buyer.

Manager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Immigration Law Firm for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$900KProfessional Services
Cash Flow:$44K
Multiple:20.5x
Why Buy

This immigration law practice in the Sacramento metro area generates annual revenue consistently exceeding $850,000, supported by a large pipeline of pre-qualified prospective clients and an established referral network of strategic partners. The self-sustaining referral model reduces ongoing marketing spend while maintaining a steady client flow. The practice offers a turnkey entry into legal services ownership without the years typically required to build a practice from scratch.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer for Sale in California

CA
$2.0MManufacturing & Production
Cash Flow:$227K
Multiple:8.8x
Why Buy

This California-based agricultural and industrial equipment manufacturer has operated for over two decades, building revenue across agricultural, commercial, and residential customer segments with proprietary patented designs. The cross-trained workforce, established vendor relationships, and thousands of units sold provide an operational foundation that reduces transition risk for a new owner. Patented product differentiation supports pricing power and competitive barriers not available in commodity equipment categories.

Manager in PlaceGrowth TrajectoryRetirement Sale
Jun 10

Landscape Design Build Company for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$599KHome Services
Cash Flow:$347K
Multiple:1.7x
Why Buy

This Bay Area residential landscape design-build firm handles full-service projects from design and permitting through outdoor kitchens, decks, lighting, and hardscape installation, generating over $340,000 in annual cash flow. Streamlined systems, reliable subcontractor crews, and a strong regional brand reputation produce a steady inbound lead flow without significant marketing investment. Seller financing availability dramatically lowers the upfront equity required to acquire this cash-flowing services business.

Jun 10

Sports Bar & Restaurant for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
$699KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$299K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This San Diego sports bar and restaurant has built a loyal neighborhood following through a combination of craft cocktails, bar food, and a strong event programming calendar that drives incremental revenue beyond typical bar operations. The high-traffic urban location surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods provides consistent foot traffic and strong visibility without heavy marketing spend. The flexible hospitality concept is well-suited for an operator looking to build on an established community reputation.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 10

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Oxnard, CA

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
$525KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$200K
Multiple:2.6x
Why Buy

This established California coastal restaurant operates from a large dining room with outdoor patio seating, generating approximately $1 million in annual gross revenue with consistent $200,000 in net profit. The long-term lease structure, beer and wine license, and fully equipped kitchen provide a complete turnkey operation for a new owner seeking immediate cash flow. This is a first-time-to-market opportunity driven by owner retirement, offering a buyer a well-seasoned business without a distressed reason for sale.

Retirement Sale
Jun 10

Powersports Dealership & Service for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$549KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$244K
Multiple:2.2x
Why Buy

This Southern California dealership specializes in the sale, service, and registration of off-road and recreational powersports vehicles, including ATVs and go-karts, supported by an experienced technical staff. The business operates a full-service repair department offering diagnostics, performance upgrades, and insurance-related collision repairs alongside a diversified inventory of new and used units. Generating over $244,000 in annual cash flow on a $549,000 asking price, the operation offers a reasonable acquisition multiple in a lifestyle-driven niche with steady enthusiast demand.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 10

Gutter Installation Company for Sale in California

CA
$1.1MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$306K
Multiple:3.5x
Why Buy

This California-based gutter installation and building services company generates approximately $950,000 in annual revenue with a 32% SDE margin, operating under an absentee owner model with documented systems and trained staff. The business includes $300,000 in inventory within the purchase price and runs on Housecall Pro for streamlined operations management. A 4,000 square foot facility with a modest monthly lease, combined with year-round service demand, makes this a turnkey opportunity for a hands-off buyer or portfolio acquirer.

Absentee OwnerGrowth Trajectory

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are for sale in California?
There are currently 2,529 businesses listed for sale in California, with 110 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 $695K, with prices ranging from N/A to $575.0M.
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, Automotive 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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