Fresno County, CA
$4,200,000

Fresno County, CA
$4,200,000

North Hollywood, CA
$150,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$8,170

Studio City, CA
$350,000
Carlsbad, CA
$165,000
Fountain Valley, CA
$195,000
Salinas, CA
$180,000
San Diego, CA
$56,000
Los Angeles, CA
$199,000
Sacramento, CA
$150,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,000,000
Newbury Park, CA
$450,000
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Santa Clara, CA
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$2,500,000
San Francisco, CA
$65,000
Mark Tzalka, LCBB, CFC
https://www.tsifranchisegroup.org/
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Mark Tzalka, LCBB, EECA is a Certified Business Broker. was associated with "Murphy Business " for 10 years as an area developer. One Of The Largest And Most Successful Business Brokerage Firms In The Nation With Offices Conveniently Located Throughout The United States. Mark Tzalka, is also a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser.
Marin County, CA
$300,000
Highland, CA
$75,000
Laguna Beach, CA
$225,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$35,000
California
$600,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$170,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$115,000
Redlands, CA
$70,000
Lakewood, CA
$80,000
Petaluma, CA
$125,000
Encinitas, CA
$125,000
Alameda County, CA
$220,000
Santa Monica, CA
$340,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$250,000
Woodland Hills, CA
$94,500
San Diego, CA
$795,000
Sylmar, CA
$1,900,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$195,000
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Orange County, CA
$129,000
Murrieta, CA
$130,000
Irvine, CA
$180,000
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
$25,000
Encino, CA
$150,000
California
$325,000
Murrieta, CA
$125,000
Orange County, CA
$82,000
Irvine, CA
$525,000
Ron Matheson
WebsiteClosers.com
Serving Fresno County, CA
Please visit our website to learn more about us, watch our videos, review our articles, and see the portfolio of businesses we have recently sold.
San Rafael, CA
$312,000
Temecula, CA
$65,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Pleasanton, CA
$75,000
Los Angeles, CA
$70,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$150,000
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
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
|
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
|
Profit Margin |
23% |
|
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
|
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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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.