Ocean Beach, CA
$280,000

Ocean Beach, CA
$280,000

San Bernardino County, CA
$198,000

Upland, CA
$99,000

Cypress, CA
$99,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$500,000
Redlands, CA
$125,000
San Carlos, CA
$200
Lafayette, CA
$350,000
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
Sun Valley, CA
$2,000,000
Regina Fisher
Bristol Group
Serving San Francisco County, CA
The Bristol Group is a Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition firm that specializes in representing business owners who want to sell their companies. The firm was founded in 2005 and has offices in 20 cities across the country. The Bristol Group's team of experienced brokers works closely with business owners to evaluate their companies, develop effective marketing strategies, identify and qualify potential buyers, and negotiate deals that meet their clients' objectives. They have a reputation for providing personalized service and achieving successful outcomes for their clients. The Bristol Group maintains confidentiality and discretion throughout the selling process and strives to provide their clients with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
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
Oakland, CA
$45,000
Carson, CA
$150,000
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
$87,500
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$199,000
Walnut, CA
$95,000
Sacramento, CA
$150,000
Marina Del Rey, CA
$150,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$60,000
Redwood City, CA
$100,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Edward Park
Citi Commercial Investments
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Edward Park is a Business Opportunity & Commercial Property Broker for 25yrs. He is an experienced broker in small to medium size businesses and properties Jan/1990 Mr. Park was on the Board member of OCKCA & OCKFA for years to Serve Korean American Communities for many years. Mr. Park has graduated from Chung -Ang University, Seoul, Korea with a major in Business Administration in 1977. In addition; Mr. Park has successfully completed the LA- MBA Course from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in 2011. He completed the course of Recognition of Entrepreneurial Accomplishment from USC (WLA Minority Business Development Center) in 2013. Mr. Park was Owner / Manager VR Business Brokers (LA Branch) for 8- years. In his spare time, Mr. Park is active in Mountains Climbing as well as reading books.
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
San Francisco, CA
$425,000
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$49,000
Long Beach, CA
$50,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$500,000
Oak Park, CA
Not Disclosed
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 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
|
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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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.