West Covina, CA
$120,000
West Covina, CA
$120,000

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
Matt Mertens
Transworld Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
For over 45 years, Transworld Business Advisors has been the world’s leading business brokerage firm helping entrepreneurs buy, sell, and franchise their businesses with confidence. With a global network of 1,000+ professional brokers across 250+ offices worldwide, Transworld has successfully sold more than 15,000 businesses, combining unmatched reach with proven expertise. At Transworld Business Advisors of Sacramento, we bring this global power to your local market. Our team delivers the personalized insight, integrity, and hands-on support that only a local expert can provide, backed by one of the largest buyer databases in the industry. That means your business opportunity reaches not only qualified buyers around the world but also serious investors right here in California and the Sacramento region. When you’re ready to sell, buy, or franchise your business, trust the #1 business brokerage network in the world with our global resources and local expertise.
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
San Francisco, CA
$87,000
San Diego, CA
$330,000
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
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
Camarillo, CA
$199,000
El Monte, CA
$85,000
Placer County, CA
$90,000
Tustin, CA
$150,000
Artesia, CA
$270,000
Sherman Oaks, CA
$295,000
Los Angeles, CA
$119,000
San Francisco, CA
$69,000
Tustin, CA
$75,000
Garden Grove, CA
$129,000
Steve Song
Lloyds Investment Realty
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Placentia, CA
$129,000
Lakewood, CA
$179,000
Culver City, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Pasadena, CA
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
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 |
|
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.