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Franchises for Sale in California up to $250,000

Browse our selection of California business opportunities and franchises for sale up to $250,000. For more information on these opportunities in California, add franchises to your free info list, provide contact information, and press the Get Information button. Thank you for starting your search for a California franchise with BizQuest!

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Painter1
Liquid Capital Required:
$70,000

With $560,311 in Avg Gross Sales, Painter1 blends decades of experience with innovative, owner-focused improvements for streamlined success. More info

Sir Grout
Liquid Capital Required:
$70,000

Average Gross Revenue of $572,394!* Own the #1 Ranked Tile and Grout Cleaning Business by Entrepreneur Magazine. More info

Clothes Mentor®
Liquid Capital Required:
$100,000

If you have been feeling the need for a professional change that offers flexibility, growth potential, and personal fulfillment, Clothes Mentor franchise ownership might be the path you have been searching for. The resale industry is booming, and franchising has real advantages, but the best part is the process is already nailed down for you. More info

Monster Tree Service
Liquid Capital Required:
$150,000

Whether you are looking to diversify your portfolio or expand as an experienced tree care professional, Monster Tree Service provides an exceptional business opportunity in the $36 billion tree care industry. More info

Matco Tools
Liquid Capital Required:
$20,000

Set Your Own Hours & Control Your Financial Destiny—Start a Mobile Tool Franchise With 1,900+ Stores Earning an Average Revenue of Over $491K More info

Express Employment Professionals
Liquid Capital Required:
$200,000

With a lower initial investment and $5.3M* AUV for offices open more than two years, Express Employment Professionals delivers exceptional ROI — backed by 40+ years of proven franchise success, 850+ locations, and a 98% franchisee satisfaction rating. You don't need prior staffing experience to build a scalable, recession-resilient business. More info

The Learning Experience
Liquid Capital Required:
$150,000

Join the #1 childcare franchise! More info

The Cleaning Authority
Liquid Capital Required:
$50,000

Explore a lucrative investment opportunity and discover the premier residential cleaning franchise investment. Our franchise owners achieve an average of $2.4* million through our distinctive business model, featuring diverse revenue streams and cutting-edge technology, all while fostering positive impact on those we support. More info

Senior Care Authority
Liquid Capital Required:
$50,000

The #1 award winning senior care franchise that offers a low cost of entry with multiple revenue streams. Our national network of franchise professionals provide guidance for families and their loved ones including locating the best long-term living options and eldercare consulting services. More info

Homewatch Caregivers
Liquid Capital Required:
$80,000

Recognized in the 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, Homewatch CareGivers is a recession resilient in-home care franchise where owners average $2,552,023** in gross revenue while building meaningful, impact driven usinesses. -resilient in-home care franchise where owners average $2,552,023-driven businesses. More info

Church's Texas Chicken
Liquid Capital Required:
$250,000

QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity More info

Two Men and a Truck
Liquid Capital Required:
$80,000

Movers Who Care - Own a market leading business with $3.1M Average Unit Sales More info

Papa Murphy's
Liquid Capital Required:
$125,000

We are the largest Take 'N' Bake Pizza franchise, offering simple operations and award winning pizza! More info

Pizza Factory
Liquid Capital Required:
$130,000

Looking for a business and lifestyle you love? Check out Pizza Factory–Awesome since 1978! Our franchisees are living the good life in a casual atmosphere that’s free of the limits of the rat race. For single and multi-unit operators, we offer generous territories with streamlined start-up costs and flexible fast-casual and quick-service buildout models. Pizza Factory specializes in vast menu offerings, serving fresh, never frozen hand-tossed pizza, pasta, wings, sandwiches, salads, beer, wine and more. Awards include: Top 6 Food and Beverage franchise by both Franchise Business Review and QSR Magazine, PMQ’s Pizza Magazine’s leading franchises; and Entreprenuer.com’s Franchise 500. More info

Drybar
Liquid Capital Required:
$250,000

$826K+ AUV* Own a Trend-Setting Drybar Franchise in the Fast-Growing $60+ Billion Beauty Industry. Chic, Modern, with a proven business model! More info

Mosquito Squad Plus
Liquid Capital Required:
$50,000

Mosquito Squad Plus is a leader in mosquito and pest control, built around simple systems and ongoing support to help business owners enter the industry with clarity and confidence. More info

Mathnasium
Liquid Capital Required:
$112,000

Change lives through math, including your own - no educator experience required. We're top-in-category for franchisee satisfaction. More info

Patriot Pipeline
Liquid Capital Required:
$150,000

Patriot Pipeline: an industry leader in underground wet and dry utilities. Affiliate location profit of $4.100,838*. Markets available in: California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming More info

Vitality Bowls
Liquid Capital Required:
$75,000

Vitality Bowls is a low-initial cost, fast-casual café franchise specializing in açaí bowls, smoothies, salads, and more, made with clean ingredients in allergy-friendly kitchens. Today, the brand has grown into an award-winning franchise known for its attention to organic ingredients and strong customer loyalty. The brand offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to open a café business well-positioned in the booming health and wellness dining category. More info

ServiceMaster Clean
Liquid Capital Required:
$100,000

Join one of America's first franchises in commercial cleaning with 65+ years of experience in the industry. Low startup capital and high earning potential upwards of $1.97M in average gross sales. More info

Metal Supermarkets
Liquid Capital Required:
$125,000

Over $2 Million Average Gross Sales - As Low As $350,500 Investment & Recession-Safe More info

TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK
Liquid Capital Required:
$80,000

TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK® was launched in 2023 as a bold new venture under the trusted banner of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, a brand with 40 years of proven franchising success in the moving industry. Born from a legacy of professionalism, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence, TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK was created to bring that same trusted service to the fast-growing junk removal franchise market. More info

Sport Clips
Liquid Capital Required:
$200,000

Sport Clips is a manager-style business model that’s designed for scalability to multiple units! With more than 30 years’ experience and culture at our core, join the leading men’s hair care brand today! More info

Brain Balance Achievement Centers
Liquid Capital Required:
$125,000

A sustainable franchise that addresses a growing need and changes people’s lives More info

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