Los Angeles County, CA
$790,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$790,000
Oceanside, CA
$75,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$119,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,345,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $474,476
San Jose, CA
$199,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$149,000
Orange County, CA
$650,000
Daly City, CA
$179,000
Laguna Hills, CA
$38,000
Burbank, CA
$415,000
Hermosa Beach, CA
$325,000
Orange County, CA
$100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,200,000
Yorba Linda, CA
$80,000
Dustin Sigall
SD Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
With over 800 businesses sold nationwide since 2007, our team is the largest and most experienced group of Business Advisors in Southern California. We specialize in selling companies across all industries. From main street to lower middle-market M&A transactions. We match qualified buyers with quality businesses while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Perris, CA
$550,000
Watsonville, CA
$149,000
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Monterey County, CA
$249,000
Ann Arbor, CA
$94,000
La Palma, CA
$269,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Pasadena, CA
$210,000
Placer County, CA
$249,000
San Francisco, CA
$129,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$300,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
Sacramento County, CA
$800,000
Orange County, CA
$35,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$325,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $517,000
Leon Valley, CA
$94,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$75,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$900,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$95,000
Orange County, CA
$195,000
San Diego County, CA
$950,000
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $155,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,180,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$199,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $572,000
Temecula, CA
$4,295,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$199,000
Gary Sahakian
City Center Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
At City Center Realty Group, we specialize in connecting buyers and sellers in real estate and business sales across California. With a deep understanding of market trends, valuations, and negotiations, we ensure smooth transactions whether you’re selling a business, or purchasing properties. Our expertise spans commercial and residential real estate, and business acquisitions.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bishop, CA
$1,800,000
Richmond, CA
$299,000
Sacramento County, CA
$900,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$220,000
San Jose, CA
$245,000
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
Profit Margin |
23% |
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.