Orange County, CA
$85,000
Orange County, CA
$85,000
Monterey Park, CA
$79,000
Orange County, CA
$59,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Livermore, CA
$330,000
Fullerton, CA
$105,000
Cupertino, CA
$500,000
San Francisco County, CA
$159,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Milpitas, CA
$388,000
Culver City, CA
$129,000
Irvine, CA
$299,000
Orange County, CA
$70,000
Santa Ana, CA
$80,000
Fremont, CA
$1,249,000
Bermuda Dunes, CA
$65,000
Jack Oh
Power Realty & Investments
Serving Orange County, CA
Seller Services: Power Realty & Investments provides sellers with comprehensive representation guiding them through each step of the sale process. We develop individualized exit strategy and work closely with each seller to maximize their return. Buyer Services: Power Realty & Investments represents a wide range of business opportunities including franchise, restaurants, liquor stores, medical practice, dry cleaners and other local family businesses in transactions that are both large and small. Valuations Determining the Fair Market Value of a business is not an exact science. Business Value is determined by the interaction of market conditions and individual company value drivers. Financial Services I am pleased to announce that Power Realty & Investments has become the Loan Correspondent and affiliate of a national Loan Broker who offers the Lowest Possible Interest Rates.
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$140,000
Salinas, CA
$180,000
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$60,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$59,000
Orange County, CA
$60,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$195,000
Encinitas, CA
$275,000
Los Alamitos, CA
$175,000
San Jose, CA
$175,000
Santa Clara, CA
$175,000
San Diego, CA
$24,000
Simi Valley, CA
$200,000
San Diego, CA
$475,000
San Rafael, CA
$175,000
Signal Hill, CA
$12,000
San Diego, CA
$69,000
Rowland Heights, CA
$99,000
Lake Elsinore, CA
$99,999
Newark, CA
$120,000
Tujunga, CA
$299,000
Ocean Beach, CA
$395,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$389,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$299,000
Los Angeles, CA
$500,000
San Diego, CA
$90,000
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Francois Takle
Coldwell Banker Hallmark Realty
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Huntington Beach, CA
$200,000
Marina Del Rey, CA
$200,000
Sacramento, CA
$165,000
Glendora, CA
$29,000
Camarillo, CA
$250,000
West Hollywood, CA
$65,000
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. |
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.