California
$1,800,000
California
$1,800,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
$125,000
Commerce, CA
$149,000
Oakland, CA
$3,300,000
Fresno, CA
$425,000
San Diego County, CA
$1,500,000
Sacramento County, CA
$175,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Placerville, CA
$5,995,000
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange, CA
$799,000
Union City, CA
$500,000
Stevenson Ranch, CA
$220,000
Stockton, CA
$199,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$732,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$190,000
Rob Rigolfi
California Business Realty
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
California Business Realty offers a comprehensive range of services to assist business owners in successfully selling their businesses. Our team of experienced professionals helps navigate the complex process of selling a business by providing valuable expertise and confidential guidance every step of the way. California Business Realty assists buyers in identifying and purchasing their ideal businesses or franchises through a comprehensive process. Most business sales and purchases involve leased premises. Aligning the lease terms with the future plans of a business are critical to its value. Those that include the associated real estate as part of the sale require specific skills and attention. At California Business Realty, we not only negotiate leases but also facilitate the sale and purchase of buildings, land, and use easements associated with the business being sold or purchased.
Los Angeles County, CA
$69,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno, CA
$900,000
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
La Quinta, CA
$300,000
Palm Desert, CA
$75,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$3,600,000
Sacramento, CA
$2,711,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$175,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$499,000
West Hollywood, CA
$330,000
Hawthorne, CA
$90,000
Granite Bay, CA
$150,000
Riverside, CA
$750,000
San Francisco County, CA
$145,000
Nevada County, CA
$375,000
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Ontario, CA
$2,400,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,499,900
San Diego, CA
$69,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$200,000
Modesto, CA
$175,000
Burlingame, CA
$1,950,000
Orange County, CA
$75,000
Orange County, CA
$600,000
Los Angeles, CA
$325,000
Santa Monica, CA
$325,000
Monterey, CA
$149,900
Mendocino County, CA
$300,000
Victor Buendia
Progressive Real Estates Partners
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Progressive Real Estate Partners (PREP) is a boutique retail brokerage firm with a unique approach to leasing and selling retail properties and representing businesses looking to expand. Our emphasis on retail AND geographic focus on Southern California’s Inland Empire region has enabled us to become the most efficient and effective brokerage within the marketplace. The PREP team of retail experts has completed MORE retail transactions in the Inland Empire over the past 10 years than any other brokerage office. During this period of time, we have completed over 1,650 retail lease & sale transactions.
Danville, CA
$160,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
California
$35,000,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$699,000
Eureka, CA
$1,200,000
Palm Springs, CA
$420,420
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.