Long Beach, CA
$50,000

Long Beach, CA
$50,000

San Bernardino County, CA
$500,000

Oak Park, CA
Not Disclosed

Los Angeles, CA
$55,000
Whittier, CA
$250,000
Lemon Grove, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles, CA
$140,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$155,000
Gardena, CA
$69,000
California
Not Disclosed
Santa Ana, CA
$189,900
San Diego County, CA
$305,000
Palm Desert, CA
$125,000
Burbank, CA
$49,000
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
$99,000
West Covina, CA
$120,000
Rob Rigolfi
California Business Realty
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
California Business Realty offers a comprehensive range of services to assist business owners in successfully selling their businesses. Our team of experienced professionals helps navigate the complex process of selling a business by providing valuable expertise and confidential guidance every step of the way. California Business Realty assists buyers in identifying and purchasing their ideal businesses or franchises through a comprehensive process. Most business sales and purchases involve leased premises. Aligning the lease terms with the future plans of a business are critical to its value. Those that include the associated real estate as part of the sale require specific skills and attention. At California Business Realty, we not only negotiate leases but also facilitate the sale and purchase of buildings, land, and use easements associated with the business being sold or purchased.
San Diego, CA
$40,000
Paramount, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles County, CA
$800,000
Orange, CA
$115,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$630,000
Alameda County, CA
$150,000
West Los Angeles, CA
$240,000
Campbell, CA
$224,900
Sherman Oaks, CA
$165,000
Tulare, CA
$79,000
Sacramento, CA
$139,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$425,000
Los Angeles, CA
$112,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$750,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
San Francisco, CA
$87,000
San Diego, CA
$330,000
San Diego County, CA
$129,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$80,000
Pacific Beach, CA
$90,000
La Jolla, CA
$350,000
Fairfield, CA
$45,000
Ukiah, CA
$24,995
Sherman Oaks, CA
$400,000
Pasadena, CA
$575,000
Los Angeles, CA
$220,000
Santa Monica, CA
$400,000
Max Lee
The Right Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Corona, CA
$59,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$120,000
Newport Beach, CA
$350,000
Anaheim, CA
$105,000
Santa Ana, CA
$179,900
Berkeley, CA
$180,000
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. |
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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.