Redlands, CA
$125,000

Redlands, CA
$125,000

San Carlos, CA
$200

Temecula, CA
$89,995

Encinitas, CA
$10,000,000
Orange County, CA
$185,000
Lafayette, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$399,000
Orange County, CA
$55,000
Yorba Linda, CA
$650,000
San Bernardino, CA
$40,000
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Tarzana, CA
$159,999
San Bruno, CA
$79,000
Cerritos, CA
$195,000
Los Angeles, CA
$20,000
Mehmood Syed, CM&AA
Syed Brokerage & Capital Co.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Syed Brokerage & Capital Co. is an authority in selling, buying, financing, raising funding, and creating monetary solutions for privately owned companies. We make buying, selling, and raising capital less arduous and smoother. We have helped raise funding for Maritime Companies. A complete and profound operational and top business governance experience augments brokers with supreme financial knowledge and proficiency. Syed Brokerage & Capital is a top merger and acquisitions broker that brings proficiency, uprightness, and broad market knowledge to every transaction. Large firms in today’s marketplace endeavor to sell and buy companies. However, only a handful may offer their clients the highest knowledge, skills, and means of our distinguished firm. Syed Brokerage & Capital’s global team of bankers has significant experience advising privately owned businesses and private equity firms on many mergers and acquisitions transactions. Our knowledge of advising buyers and sellers provides us with the entire perspective and insights that further strengthen our capabilities as an M&A Broker for lower-middle—to middle-market companies. We leverage our expertise and knowledge to provide our clients with outstanding, high-quality outcomes. At Syed Brokerage & Capital, we understand that every transaction is Different. Resultantly, our focus on each engagement is personalized to fit the specific financial, industry, or other circumstances to accomplish the most favorable results. We work closely with our clients throughout the entire acquisition or sale to ensure an efficient process that minimizes disruption in their organizations. Syed Brokerage & Capital Co is also responsible for selling, buying, and financing Franchise businesses. Areas Covered: All United States of America and Canada, South America, Europe, Middle East
Sun Valley, CA
$2,000,000
Corona, CA
$125,000
Riverside, CA
$175,000
Long Beach, CA
$149,000
Westlake Village, CA
$165,000
Riverside, CA
$39,000
Los Angeles, CA
$80,000
West Los Angeles, CA
$57,000
Gardena, CA
$70,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$25,000
Ceres, CA
$650,000
Garden Grove, CA
$50,000
Brentwood, CA
$199,900
Los Angeles, CA
$1,120,000
Rowland Heights, CA
$99,000
Oakland, CA
$45,000
Carson, CA
$78,000
Placentia, CA
$300,000
Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Ventura County, CA
$38,000
Westminster, CA
$199,000
Anaheim, CA
$120,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$700,000
Modesto, CA
$110,000
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$199,000
Walnut, CA
$95,000
Sacramento, CA
$150,000
Marina Del Rey, CA
$150,000
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National Pool Route Sales, LLC
Serving Orange County, CA
National Pool Route Sales is the largest and one of the most successful swimming pool service company brokers in the United States. Our 40 years of experience gives us the ability to help beyond the purchase. Our clients enjoy success because of our free consulting and aftermarket care. Almost every client who purchases through our company receives: free consulting through Charles Baird Consulting, access to a world-class industry education website and numerous other business and marketing aids. Our aftermarket care is invaluable and cannot be duplicated. Others may promise, we deliver.
Redondo Beach, CA
$60,000
Redwood City, CA
$100,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
San Francisco, CA
$425,000
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$49,000
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 |
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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.