Businesses for Sale in California

Browse 2,565 businesses currently for sale in California with an average asking price of $1.7M. Find acquisition opportunities across industries.

Active Listings
2,565
Median Asking Price
$649K
Median SDE
$190K
Median Multiple
3.2x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$1.7M
Average SDE
$330K
Listed in Last 30 Days
976
Added This Week
218

Median figures are computed over the 1,598 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 2,565 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Businesses for Sale in California

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Jun 10

Licensed Preschool for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$1.1MEducation & Training
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

Spanish Immersion Preschool for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$675KEducation & Training
Cash Flow:$90K
Multiple:7.5x
Why Buy

This Bay Area preschool offers a Spanish immersion curriculum that commands premium tuition and serves a well-educated, family-oriented community. Licensed for 35 children, the program has built a strong local reputation and clear differentiation from standard daycare options. At $90K in annual cash flow on a $675K asking price, the business appeals to an education-sector buyer seeking a lifestyle acquisition with a unique competitive moat.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersRegulatory Risk
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.

Regulatory Risk
Jun 10

Grocery Delivery Business for Sale in Stockton, CA

Stockton-Lodi, CA
$700KRetail & E-commerce
Why Buy

Operating from a warehouse in California's Central Valley, this grocery delivery service delivers fresh produce, dairy, meat, and staple groceries directly to residential customers, generating approximately $78,000 in monthly sales at a 28% cost-of-goods ratio that produces strong gross margins. The business is run with a small headcount of drivers and warehouse employees, keeping labor costs minimal while the owner reports net income exceeding $400,000 annually. Two brand-new delivery vans and well-organized warehouse infrastructure transfer with the sale, enabling a buyer to operate immediately.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Independent Retail Pharmacy for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$3.2MHealthcare & Wellness
Cash Flow:$1.2M
Multiple:2.6x
Why Buy

This Southern California independent pharmacy averages 200–220 prescriptions daily and generates over $1.2M in annual cash flow, with contracts in place across Medicare, Medicaid, and all major commercial insurers. The practice has a clean license record, a 51/49 medical-to-Medicare patient split, and 75% generic dispensing, supporting strong margin retention. Located near major medical centers and with a clean compliance history, this pharmacy offers institutional-level performance at an independent scale.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Auto Repair Shop for Sale in Stockton, CA

Stockton-Lodi, CA
$450KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$172K
Multiple:2.6x
Why Buy

This California automotive service business has operated for multiple decades, building a loyal customer base through general repair, brake work, and wheel alignment services in California's Central Valley. The by-appointment workflow supports a controlled, professional operation with steady referral volume from related automotive businesses. A buyer inherits a proven niche operation with strong recurring demand and multiple growth levers.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 10

Senior Relocation & Estate for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$1.1MPersonal Services
Cash Flow:$511K
Multiple:2.2x
Why Buy

This Southern California franchise business provides senior downsizing, relocation coordination, estate sales, online auctions, and home cleanout services under an exclusive territorial agreement extending through 2035. The home-based operation requires no leased real estate and runs through an experienced management team that can operate largely without direct owner involvement. High discretionary earnings relative to the asset-light structure make this a compelling semi-absentee acquisition.

Manager in PlaceGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Recreational Products Manufacturer for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$2.1MManufacturing & Production
Cash Flow:$522K
Multiple:4.1x
Why Buy

This California OEM recreational products manufacturer has operated for over three decades under two recognized brand names, generating over three million dollars in annual revenue through Amazon, direct e-commerce, and B2B distributor channels. Long-standing dealer and distributor relationships provide stable recurring revenue alongside growing direct-to-consumer sales. SBA pre-qualification through multiple preferred lenders makes this accessible to a broad range of qualified buyers seeking manufacturing and brand assets.

Manager in PlaceSticky Customers
Jun 1

Kitchen & Bath Remodeling for Sale in Oxnard, CA

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
$650KConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$381K
Multiple:1.7x
Why Buy

This Southern California design-build remodeling firm specializes in high-end kitchen and bathroom renovations for affluent residential clients across the region. A roughly 5,000-square-foot showroom serves as a client consultation and branding anchor, differentiating the company from competitors without physical retail presence. With strong SDE relative to asking price, the business offers an attractive margin profile for buyers in the construction trades space.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
May 30

Gas Station Convenience Store for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$950KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$150K
Multiple:6.3x
Why Buy

This neighborhood gas station and convenience store in the Los Angeles metro area operates with short hours and generates consistent daily revenue from fuel sales, a market, and a kitchen food concept. The property is available for purchase separately at additional consideration, offering a path to real estate ownership alongside the operating business. Stable fuel margins and a safe, established location provide a reliable foundation for an owner-operator.

Recurring RevenueRegulatory RiskHigh CapEx
Jun 1

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 Southern California concrete cutting contractor has served commercial, residential, and municipal clients for nearly three decades, performing trenching, slab sawing, and wall cutting across a diverse range of project types. Long-standing client relationships with repeat commercial and government accounts provide a stable base of inbound work that reduces reliance on new customer acquisition. The established reputation and technical expertise represent a significant competitive advantage in a market where quality and reliability command premium pricing.

Key Person RiskSticky Customers
May 21

Integrated Automotive Business for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$9.5MAutomotive Services
Why Buy

This integrated automotive enterprise combines car rental, used vehicle sales, and collision repair under one operation near a major international airport in the Los Angeles metro area, generating over $7 million in annual revenue. The airport-adjacent location provides a natural and consistent demand pipeline for the rental division, while the collision center and dealership create diversified, complementary revenue streams. The multi-service model delivers strong cross-selling opportunities and resilience across economic cycles.

Growth TrajectoryHigh CapEx
Jun 10

Trade Show Logistics Company for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$980KTransportation & Logistics
Cash Flow:$328K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

This full-service logistics and freight forwarding firm specializes in time-sensitive trade show and event transportation, serving clients via air, land, and sea across a global network. With over three decades of operating history, the business has built strong client retention and a reputation for white-glove reliability in a high-demand niche. Operating out of the Los Angeles metro area, it offers a buyer a scalable platform in a specialized logistics segment with consistent recurring demand.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 10

High-margin Pre-approved Medical Spa for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
$1.4MHealthcare & Wellness
Cash Flow:$1.2M
Multiple:1.2x
Why Buy

This SBA pre-approved medical spa in the San Diego metro area delivers premium aesthetic and wellness services from a fully equipped, modern facility positioned in a high-traffic medical environment. The business generates exceptionally strong cash flow relative to its asking price, reflecting the high-margin nature of aesthetic medicine and a well-established patient base. The turnkey operation and SBA pre-approval provide a buyer with a clear, accessible path to acquiring a growth-ready healthcare business with strong return potential.

May 22

European Auto Repair Shop for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$899KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$246K
Multiple:3.7x
Why Buy

This AAA-approved specialty automotive repair facility in the Los Angeles metro area has served a loyal clientele for over 30 years, focusing on European luxury vehicles from leading manufacturers. The shop's long operating history, AAA approval status, and prime location have generated a strong base of repeat customers and community referrals that provide durable revenue with limited marketing spend. The combination of a specialty service niche, established reputation, and low competition from certified independent shops makes this an attractive acquisition for a qualified automotive technician or operator.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceSticky Customers
Jun 10

Behavioral Health Treatment Center for Sale in California

CA
$2.9MHealthcare & Wellness
Cash Flow:$781K
Multiple:3.7x
Why Buy

A licensed behavioral health treatment facility with in-network insurance contracts and contracted payer rates producing predictable, recurring revenue from detox and residential services, with average daily census trending upward toward capacity. The facility currently offers no PHP or IOP programs, which are uncontracted growth opportunities that a buyer could develop to meaningfully increase revenue without adding beds. The limited ownership involvement and consultant-level operational structure suggest a business well-positioned for a hands-on operator to optimize.

Manager in PlaceGrowth TrajectoryLow Margins
May 15

Insurance Agency for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$1.3MProfessional Services
Cash Flow:$540K
Multiple:2.4x
Why Buy

A nationally recognized elite-tier insurance agency in the Los Angeles metro area with over two decades of operation, generating $540K in seller discretionary earnings and distinguished by carrier-recognized quality standards in both sales performance and underwriting discipline. The agency has built a stable, relationship-driven client base supported by a tenured team with low turnover — a cultural foundation that translates directly into client retention and consistent book performance. The elite status designation is a meaningful differentiator that new agencies cannot obtain without years of demonstrated compliance and production.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Telecommunications And Security Contractor for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
N/AConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$249K
Why Buy

This Southern California technology services firm has spent nearly two decades building a diversified revenue base across data cabling, fiber infrastructure, video surveillance, and access control — all delivered as turnkey solutions for commercial clients. The customer list spans multiple industries, reducing concentration risk, and the business has strong industry relationships and a reputation for quality execution. Expansion into security integration is currently constrained by capacity, presenting a clear growth lever for a new owner.

Growth TrajectorySticky Customers
May 9

Online Technical Training Platform for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$800KEducation & Training
Cash Flow:$175K
Multiple:4.6x
Why Buy

This fully remote digital education and certification business serves a global audience of developers and corporate clients through a combination of online courses, consulting, and certification-related revenue. The low-overhead model requires no physical premises and benefits from an established niche position and recognized digital presence built over years of focused content delivery. The mixed revenue model provides both current cash flow and a scalable platform for growth.

Recurring Revenue
Aug 16

Drive Thru Burger Restaurant for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$1.1MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$350K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

This high-visibility corner drive-thru restaurant in the Inland Empire market of Southern California is fully staffed with an experienced manager in place, enabling semi-absentee ownership under the current structure. Consistent cash flow and a prime traffic location create a stable acquisition base, with meaningful upside available for a hands-on operator. The business demonstrates proven profitability with year-over-year revenue stability.

Absentee OwnerManager in Place
May 4

Convenience Store for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$850KRetail & E-commerce
Why Buy

This Inland Empire convenience store holds an ABC liquor license and operates from a 2,400-square-foot owned building on a 7,500-square-foot lot, generating $35,000–$40,000 in monthly gross sales amid surrounding residential density from multiple nearby apartment complexes. The owned real estate adds substantial asset value to the transaction and limits exposure to lease risk. Limited nearby competition and a captive residential customer base provide a stable demand foundation for an experienced owner-operator.

Regulatory RiskLow Margins
May 4

Ent Medical Practice for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$700KHealthcare & Wellness
Cash Flow:$425K
Multiple:1.6x
Why Buy

This Southern California otolaryngology practice offers a comprehensive range of ENT services including allergy treatment, hearing evaluation, sinus care, sleep apnea management, and surgical procedures, all delivered under one roof. The combination of medical and surgical capabilities positions the practice as a full-service provider in a specialty with consistent patient demand. Strong earnings relative to the asking price reflect a well-established practice with a durable patient base.

Jun 10

Mobile Rv Repair Business for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$599KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$240K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This mobile RV repair operation based in the Sacramento region of Northern California serves a diverse client base with a skilled technician team, generating strong revenue and profitability with significant upside potential. The business includes approximately $65K in tools and technician inventory plus a service vehicle, with a centrally located leased work area allowing for expansion. The mobile service model and owner's retirement motivation create a compelling acquisition with seller transition support.

Retirement Sale
May 1

Luxury Retail Fragrance Patisserie for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$1.1MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$360K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

This San Francisco Bay Area experiential retail concept pairs artisanal fragrance and apothecary products with a luxury patisserie under one roof, generating strong revenue per square foot from two high-margin categories that complement each other's traffic patterns. Proprietary product formulations and a distinctive branded aesthetic have cultivated a significant organic social media following, reducing customer acquisition costs. The business generates approximately $360K in SDE and occupies a landmark historic retail location in a prestigious shopping district.

Growth TrajectoryKey Person Risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are for sale in California?
There are currently 2,565 businesses listed for sale in California, with 218 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 $649K, with prices ranging from $5K to $232.8M.
What multiple of earnings do businesses in California list for?
Across the 1,598 businesses currently browsable in California, the median asking price is $649K and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $190K. The median asking price works out to 3.2x 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, Retail & E-commerce, Healthcare & Wellness, 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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