Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
San Francisco, CA
$87,000
San Diego, CA
$330,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$275,000
North Highlands, CA
$400,000
San Diego County, CA
$129,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$80,000
La Jolla, CA
$249,000
Pacific Beach, CA
$90,000
La Jolla, CA
$350,000
Fairfield, CA
$45,000
Ukiah, CA
$29,995
Sherman Oaks, CA
$385,000
Pasadena, CA
$575,000
Santa Monica, CA
$400,000
Corona, CA
$59,000
Ken Davis
Champion properties/Div of Fortunes Unlimited
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
long established business brokerage. serving riverside county calif.
Visalia, CA
$80,000
Alhambra, CA
$95,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$120,000
Newport Beach, CA
$350,000
Anaheim, CA
$105,000
Downey, CA
$199,999
Huntington Beach, CA
$170,000
Santa Ana, CA
$179,900
Berkeley, CA
$180,000
Camarillo, CA
$199,000
Lakewood, CA
$80,000
El Monte, CA
$85,000
Diamond Bar, CA
$250,000
Placer County, CA
$90,000
Tustin, CA
$150,000
Alameda County, CA
$80,000
Los Angeles, CA
$20,000
Artesia, CA
$270,000
Blairsden Graeagle, CA
$400,000
Sherman Oaks, CA
$295,000
San Jose, CA
$198,000
Los Angeles, CA
$119,000
San Francisco, CA
$69,000
Los Angeles, CA
$76,700
Tustin, CA
$75,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$150,000
Garden Grove, CA
$129,000
Placentia, CA
$129,000
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.
San Diego, CA
$38,000
Hollister, CA
$150,000
Newport Beach, CA
$200,000
Lakewood, CA
$185,000
Lompoc, CA
$140,000
Culver City, CA
$250,000
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.