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Franchises for Sale in California up to $500,000

Browse our selection of California business opportunities and franchises for sale up to $500,000. 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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Superior Fence & Rail
Liquid Capital Required:
$90,000

The first and leading fence franchise More info

Voda Cleaning & Restoration
Liquid Capital Required:
$75,000

Join one of the nation’s fastest-growing cleaning & restoration franchises—simple, scalable, profitable. More info

The Camp Transformation Center
Liquid Capital Required:
$105,000

Transform lives while building a profitable fitness business with the nation’s only weight loss–focused franchise. More info

Archadeck Outdoor Living
Liquid Capital Required:
$50,000

The Leading Outdoor Living Designer and Builder 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 $2,599,498** in gross revenue while building meaningful, impact driven businesses. 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 $1.3* 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

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

JUNKCO+
Liquid Capital Required:
$50,000

Own a JUNKCO+ franchise and tap into the growing demand for junk removal with proven support from BELFOR Franchise Group. More info

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

QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity 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

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
Liquid Capital Required:
$150,000

Join the #1 HVAC franchise brand! Become a part of the essential services industry driven by consumer demand and support by a nationally-recognized name in HVAC. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FACE FOUNDRIÉ
Liquid Capital Required:
$250,000

FACE FOUNDRIÉ is an efficient and effective focused facial bar that provides affordable, approachable and accessible skincare in a modern and inclusive space. The brand launched franchising in 2021 and since then has opened 60+ locations nationwide and is on track to open 150 locations by 2027. The model includes cost effective build-outs, multiple revenue streams, and the ability to scale and grow. 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

Vitality Bowls
Liquid Capital Required:
$75,000

Vitality Bowls is a low-initial cost, fast-casual cafe franchise specializing in acai 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 cafe business well-positioned in the booming health and wellness dining category. 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

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