Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$98,747
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292968 | Available | 6/10/25
Established auto repair shop in northern San Diego County with strong community reputation. Sale includes $80K in tools and two lifts. Owner retiring after decades of operation. Ideal for mechanic/operator.
Asking Price
$139,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287577 | Available | 6/9/25
This dealership is a leading supplier of high-quality and affordable power sports products in Northern California. The dealership offers a wide range of vehicles including ATVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, electric bicycles and scooters.
Asking Price
$90,000
Cash flow
$1,000,000
Revenue
$3,700,000
Down
$4,990,000
Posting: 290678 | Available | 6/9/25
This Northern Californian Heavy Towing Company is a Californian Sub-Chapter S Corporation that has been in business for the past 21 years. They operate out of two locations in Central Valley Northern California and offer full 24/7 tow service.
Asking Price
$4,990,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$749,000
Posting: 285011 | Available | 6/6/25
This Northern California-based auto repair business is a California Sole Proprietorship that has been in operation for the past 41 years, since 1983, under ownership of the founder. Located in Northern California, they service customers in an approximate 30-mile radius from their location.
Asking Price
$749,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$469,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 289689 | Available | 6/6/25
Reliable Professional Window Repairs for Vehicles
Asking Price
$198,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$100,000
Down
$595,000
Posting: 287210 | Available | 6/6/25
This Northern Californian RV and Camping Cabin Park is a California Limited Liability Company and under current ownership for the past 6 years but has been in existence for the past 70 years! Located on the almost 8-acre property are 10 cabins, 16 full RV hookups, 5 dry RV spots, and 6 tent sites.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$800,000
Down
$1,490,000
Posting: 288539 | Available | 6/5/25
This Northern California based Car Audio and Window Tinting Business is a California C Corporation and was established in 2005 and has been under current ownership since inception. This company specializes in car audio and electronics, window tinting, safety & security, and led lighting.
Asking Price
$1,490,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
Down
$1,490,000
Posting: 288544 | Available | 6/5/25
This company specializes in car audio and electronics, window tinting, safety & security, and led lighting. It was established in 2005 and has been under current ownership since inception.
Asking Price
$1,490,000
Cash flow
$215,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$411,750
Posting: 288351 | Available | 6/5/25
Market Leading Auto Paint and Collision Repair Franchise in Northern California - SC2197 Automotive & Boat Businesses for Sale Primary Category: Auto Repair & Service Shops for Sale
Asking Price
$549,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$550,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290342 | Available | 6/10/25
JUST REDUCED!!!! High volume auto glass shop in Sacramento. Annual Gross income over $550k annually. This shop offers vehicle windshield and glass replacement and repair including door glass regular repair and replace.
Asking Price
$24,990,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 293157 | Available | 6/10/25
For sale is a full service car wash and property. * Established Reputation: San Bernardino is recognized as the first full-service car wash to offer 100% hand wash services since 1989, emphasizing a long-standing tradition of quality
Asking Price
$1,490,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$278,600
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288298 | Available | 6/10/25
One tunnel is currently being operated as an Express Car Wash, while the second tunnel offers flexibility for use as an Express Auto Detail, Hand Wash, or other creative services.
Asking Price
$1,290,000
Cash flow
Call/EMail
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$900,000
Posting: 293148 | Available | 6/10/25
Branded gas station located on a busy freeway corner with a full liquor license. Includes a fully equipped fast food restaurant, available for lease or ideal for an owner-operator.
Asking Price
4,995,000 + Inv
Cash flow
$281,851
Revenue
$1,370,288
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292691 | Available | 6/9/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$675,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,080,000
Down
$900,000
Posting: 291407 | Available | 6/9/25
A well-established major brand gas station in a prime location of Simi Valley is now available for sale. This high-traffic station includes a food mart and several key features.
Asking Price
$2,599,000
Cash flow
$290,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
$149,000
Posting: 292498 | Available | 6/9/25
Tint shop for sale. The services are, windshield protection, window tinting, paint correction, ceramic coating and much more.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$89,648
Revenue
$330,576
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291289 | Available | 6/9/25
This auto repair shop is centrally located in the Silicon Valley close to downtown Sunnyvale and Mountain View, was established in 2008. It specializes in repairs of all makes and models.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$550,000
Down
$600,000
Posting: 288692 | Available | 6/9/25
A gas station with property is for sale. The property spans over 19,000 square feet and is located just off a major freeway. There are two buildings on the property: one is a food mart, and the other is currently vacant.
Asking Price
$1,950,000
Cash flow
$123,154
Revenue
$696,880
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283975 | Available | 6/9/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$440,288
Revenue
$2,206,144
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283806 | Available | 6/9/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
$356,416
Revenue
$1,311,016
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289835 | Available | 6/9/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$725,000
Cash flow
$577,191
Revenue
$1,863,247
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289834 | Available | 6/9/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,175,000
Cash flow
$374,855
Revenue
$1,330,445
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284213 | Available | 6/9/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$328,325
Revenue
$1,221,883
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279655 | Available | 6/9/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,025,000
Cash flow
$184,216
Revenue
$684,452
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288368 | Available | 6/9/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
$193,395
Revenue
$775,689
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284037 | Available | 6/9/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
$617,745
Revenue
$2,140,970
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289741 | Available | 6/9/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Cash flow
$524,453
Revenue
$1,863,521
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282069 | Available | 6/9/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287577 | Available | 6/9/25
This dealership is a leading supplier of high-quality and affordable power sports products in Northern California. The dealership offers a wide range of vehicles including ATVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, electric bicycles and scooters.
Asking Price
$90,000
Cash flow
$215,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$411,750
Posting: 288351 | Available | 6/5/25
Market Leading Auto Paint and Collision Repair Franchise in Northern California - SC2197 Automotive & Boat Businesses for Sale Primary Category: Auto Repair & Service Shops for Sale
Asking Price
$549,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$100,000
Down
$595,000
Posting: 287210 | Available | 6/6/25
This Northern Californian RV and Camping Cabin Park is a California Limited Liability Company and under current ownership for the past 6 years but has been in existence for the past 70 years! Located on the almost 8-acre property are 10 cabins, 16 full RV hookups, 5 dry RV spots, and 6 tent sites.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$469,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 289689 | Available | 6/6/25
Reliable Professional Window Repairs for Vehicles
Asking Price
$198,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
Down
$1,490,000
Posting: 288544 | Available | 6/5/25
This company specializes in car audio and electronics, window tinting, safety & security, and led lighting. It was established in 2005 and has been under current ownership since inception.
Asking Price
$1,490,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$749,000
Posting: 285011 | Available | 6/6/25
This Northern California-based auto repair business is a California Sole Proprietorship that has been in operation for the past 41 years, since 1983, under ownership of the founder. Located in Northern California, they service customers in an approximate 30-mile radius from their location.
Asking Price
$749,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$98,747
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292968 | Available | 6/10/25
Established auto repair shop in northern San Diego County with strong community reputation. Sale includes $80K in tools and two lifts. Owner retiring after decades of operation. Ideal for mechanic/operator.
Asking Price
$139,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$800,000
Down
$1,490,000
Posting: 288539 | Available | 6/5/25
This Northern California based Car Audio and Window Tinting Business is a California C Corporation and was established in 2005 and has been under current ownership since inception. This company specializes in car audio and electronics, window tinting, safety & security, and led lighting.
Asking Price
$1,490,000
Cash flow
$1,000,000
Revenue
$3,700,000
Down
$4,990,000
Posting: 290678 | Available | 6/9/25
This Northern Californian Heavy Towing Company is a Californian Sub-Chapter S Corporation that has been in business for the past 21 years. They operate out of two locations in Central Valley Northern California and offer full 24/7 tow service.
Asking Price
$4,990,000
Cash flow
$352,277
Revenue
$1,286,697
Down
$129,000
Posting: 290619 | Available | 5/7/25
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey automotive paint supply business located in San Mateo County. The business specializes in high-quality automotive paint products and supplies, offering expert color matching. Known for its outstanding customer service
Asking Price
$849,000
Cash flow
$215,904
Revenue
$1,299,584
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289589 | Available | 3/26/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$250,378
Revenue
$919,999
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289740 | Available | 3/22/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 293157 | Available | 6/10/25
For sale is a full service car wash and property. * Established Reputation: San Bernardino is recognized as the first full-service car wash to offer 100% hand wash services since 1989, emphasizing a long-standing tradition of quality
Asking Price
$1,490,000
Cash flow
$177,547
Revenue
$1,112,237
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288497 | Available | 9/16/24
This auto repair shop, located in South Santa Clara County, was established in 1987. It is located at one of the busiest intersections in the city not far from the freeway. This 5-star rated shop attracted a loyal local following and several commercial accounts by going the extra mile.
Asking Price
$645,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$550,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290342 | Available | 6/10/25
JUST REDUCED!!!! High volume auto glass shop in Sacramento. Annual Gross income over $550k annually. This shop offers vehicle windshield and glass replacement and repair including door glass regular repair and replace.
Asking Price
$24,990,000
Cash flow
$584,952
Revenue
$2,103,589
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281321 | Available | 4/24/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,950,000
Cash flow
$199,114
Revenue
$937,684
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279867 | Available | 5/8/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$310,483
Revenue
$1,089,573
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283555 | Available | 3/22/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$825,000
Cash flow
$258,361
Revenue
$1,627,396
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291088 | Available | 6/5/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$525,000
Cash flow
$52,715
Revenue
$140,311
Down
$149,000
Posting: 292988 | Available | 5/30/25
This dynamic and creative vehicle wrap company specializes in custom design, production, and installation services for a wide range of personal and commercial applications.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$164,371
Revenue
$779,191
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290764 | Available | 3/29/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$30
Posting: 263475 | Available | 2/3/25
A major brand gas station business, along with its real estate, is for sale. The store is 4,000 square feet and includes a large Express car wash tunnel, 14 car vacuum cleaners, and 8 multi-product dispensers (MPDs) outside.
Asking Price
$14,000,000
Cash flow
$114,772
Revenue
$1,770,167
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288367 | Available | 3/25/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$20
Posting: 290825 | Available | 2/26/25
The Arco AMPM business and real estate are available for purchase together, with an additional rental income of $8,000 per month on a long lease. The total lot size is 1.3 acres, and the building size is 6,851 square feet. The property includes eight gasoline MPDs.
Asking Price
$9,500,000
Cash flow
$442,000
Revenue
$1,374,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283005 | Available | 2/18/25
Presenting a highly profitable Jaguar Land Rover service and repair shop. It has a superb location, facilities, and equipment. In addition to performing regular service and repairs, the business has specially trained and experienced techs/mechanics who have significant experience. SBA pre-qualified.
Asking Price
$1,195,000
Cash flow
$390,635
Revenue
$2,037,388
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283809 | Available | 3/15/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
$382,033
Revenue
$2,087,075
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284214 | Available | 1/16/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$109,337
Revenue
$448,398
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 275671 | Available | 5/22/25
FedEx Ground routes For Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes, 5 routes in Sandpoint. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place.
Asking Price
$450,000
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How much money should you expect to make when buying an automatic car wash? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program Director and Business Purchase Financing Expert) explains with other brokers, intermediaries, and advisors info on this topic.
This is a hard question to answer specifically without any knowledge of the business. What kind of car wash it is (auto, self-serve, or full service)?, How many bays does the car wash have? Is there any other streams of revenue? We discuss this topic regarding car washes on this BizBen Discussion.
Before purchasing a car wash (quick serve or full serve) you must understand that the industry as a whole will provide you with plenty of competition. More importantly, depending on what your interests are, you will identify what type of car wash you want. We discuss this all in this Discussion.
Doing due diligence when buying any type of business is extremely important. Regardless of what type of business you are buying there are certain things you will always look at such as, financials, equipment, legal issues etc. We take a look at several angles for optimal gas station due diligence.
For those who don't know, a non-compete agreement is a contract between a buyer and seller of a business, which after the sale, prohibits the seller from engaging in direct competition with the business they previously sold. Joe Ranieri (Business Broker) adds this topic to a BizBen Discussion Post.
In our BizBen.com June 2021 Monthly Report the top ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors on BizBen offer their thoughts about the current status of the business for sale marketplace with trends and predictions for Business Buyers, Owner/Sellers, Business Brokers, Agents, Advisors in the near future.
Sometimes business brokers just can't win with their clients, because if an offer comes in too fast & too early then they must have lowballed the price & the seller is suspicious, and if not enough offers come in after putting the business on the market - they may look unproductive to their clients.
As the year winds down, it's tempting for business brokers to go through their old files and throw them out to make room for new client's folders, but that would be foolish. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business broker) discusses strategies for saving files - a key annual strategy for brokers/agents.
When seeking SBA loan financing many potential business buyers have wrong information about the process of securing the best financing to buy a business. Peter Siegel, MBA a business purchase financing expert delves into the myths regarding SBA financing and business purchase financing.
We're hearing more and more about "crowd funding" through sites like gofundme and kickstarter as a possible way to raise the cash needed to buy a small business. This method of collecting funds has proven successful in other kinds of situations. Could this strategy work when buying a small business?
We all understand the idea of paying too much for a small business. But is there such a thing as not paying enough? That seems like an odd notion, but I'm familiar with situations in which a buyer acquired a small business for a figure substantially under what probably was market value.
Buying a small business is hard enough when there is no competition, so how might a buyer navigate the process when there is additional competition from other buyers? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) and others explain a few of the ways that a buyer can beat out other buyers.
When purchasing a small to mid-szied business, there are a multitude of things to evaluate. One area that is often overlooked is the business's culture. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen discusses with potential buyers the importance of understanding how the business runs on a day-to-day basis.
Negotiating the terms of a business deal is a delicate process, where one wrong move can cost you the business that you wanted to purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses the ins and outs of negotiations, and how to work well with the seller to get a deal done.
It's important to remember that selling a business takes time. Unlike selling a house, which can be sold relatively fast, a business can take up to six months to a year to sell. I discuss this topic with other advisors and intermediaries on this BizBen Discussion.
There are a lot of misconceptions about what enhances the value of a business. The following factors in this Discussion are aspects of a business that really drives its value and pricing. A business owner asked me this question today so I wanted to get others view points as well in this Discussion.
It can take months, sometimes longer to sell a small business. Here are 6 questions plus other information from myself plus other BizBen Users to ask yourself to help you determine why your small to mid-sized California business isn't selling. You might be surprised what those reasons are!
Should I Sell My Business During The Holidays Or Wait Till After The New Year? Business Broker Joe Ranieri and others chime in on this BizBen Discussion about selling a business during the Holiday Season.
Applying for a business acquisition loan can be challenging for someone who hasn't been through that process in the past. If one has a mortgage one knows that the value of the property being pledged has to at least equal the amount of the loan, SBA loans to buy a small business are very different.
Yes, there are ways to find businesses with growth potential that can be purchased with modest investments. But before offering any ideas about finding cheap businesses, it's important to review some of the risks involved. Peter Siegel (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses this topic with others.
At What Point Do You Show Key Marketing Info And Materials To Buyers? Robb Hartman, Business Broker at BizBen discusses this topic with others on this BizBen Discussion.
Business buyers many times ask in my ProBuy consulting sessions - how long should I ask for due-diligence when buying a small business? The answer really depends on several factors. They include: type of business, demand for the business, complexity of the business. Advisors weigh in on this topic.
The owner selling the business doesn't have recent financial information or documentation but insists revenues are increasing. Should buyers believe the seller? What should buyers do in this situation? ProIntermediaries on BizBen answer the question of verifying seller / owner's financial claims.
