Los Angeles County, CA
$50,000

Los Angeles County, CA
$50,000

Los Angeles, CA
$70,000

San Diego, CA
$120,000

Westminster, CA
$75,000
Newport Beach, CA
$350,000
Brea, CA
$40,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$25,000
West Los Angeles, CA
$240,000
Orange, CA
$125,000
Riverside County, CA
$14,000
Alhambra, CA
$95,000
Santa Ana, CA
$450,000
Van Nuys, CA
$120,000
Los Angeles, CA
$170,000
Orange County, CA
$75,000
San Mateo County, CA
$95,000
Darrin Davenport
Common Ground Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Common Ground Business Brokers is a California wide business brokerage with offices throughout the state. We utilize the Regus office network are able to meet in person virtually anywhere in California. We have been operating for over 15 years and have helped hundreds of buyers and sellers through the sales process. We are long term members of the California Association of Business Brokers and International Business Broker Association. Our Broker of Record, Darrin M. Davenport, is certified as a Certified Business Broker and a Master Certified Business Intermediary.
San Mateo County, CA
$95,000
Ventura County, CA
$55,000
Alhambra, CA
$380,000
San Dimas, CA
$125,000
San Diego, CA
$300,000
North Hollywood, CA
$395,000
Laguna Beach, CA
$100,000
Azusa, CA
$165,000
Sylmar, CA
$1,500,000
San Diego, CA
$49,000
Glendale, CA
$95,000
Canyon Country, CA
$175,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$99,000
Lancaster, CA
$450,000
San Francisco, CA
$85,000
San Jose, CA
$68,000
Orange County, CA
$25,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$40,000
Redlands, CA
$85,000
Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Upland, CA
$290,000
San Bernardino, CA
$38,000
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Pleasanton, CA
$198,000
San Jose, CA
$125,000
San Diego, CA
$200,000
San Jose, CA
$199,000
Alexis Devries
HCC Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Orange, CA
$195,000
Los Angeles, CA
$2,000
Vacaville, CA
$119,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$112,000
La Habra, CA
$75,000
South Gate, CA
$29,900
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 |
|
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. |
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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.