Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000

Livermore, CA
$330,000

Fullerton, CA
$105,000

San Francisco County, CA
$159,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Culver City, CA
$129,000
Santa Ana, CA
$80,000
Bermuda Dunes, CA
$65,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$140,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$59,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$195,000
Encinitas, CA
$275,000
Los Alamitos, CA
$175,000
San Diego, CA
$24,000
Simi Valley, CA
$200,000
Dr. John & Eileen Prudhont
The Business Brokers, LLC. in NV. & The Business Brokers, Inc. in CA
Serving Riverside County, CA
Dr. John and Eileen have been helping Buyers and Sellers of Businesses, Franchises, Commercial and Residential Investment Real Estate for over, a combined, 50 years. Our extensive Business Brokerage experience includes: ATM & Vending Businesses E-Commerce Businesses Restaurants and Bars/Taverns C-Stores, Liquor Stores Gas Stations, both Un-Branded and Branded Both Re-sale and New Franchises Fitness/Gyms Bars and Restaurants Automotive Repair Shops, Tire Retail & Repair/Replacement Shops and Oil Change Facilities Retail and Service Businesses including Interior Design, Furniture, Home Decor and more Medical Businesses including Podiatry, Chiropractic, Orthopedic, ASC's and more Fashion and High Fashion Clothing Stores Real Property, Land and Business Combination Sales Commercial Real Estate Lease Negotiation and Sales and so many more! Please call for us details. In NEVADA: The Business Brokers, LLC. is a Business Brokerage with Dr. John & Eileen Prudhont as Principals/Business Brokers In CALIFORNIA: The Biz Brokers, Inc. is a Business Brokerage with Dr. John & Eileen Prudhont as Vice President & President/Business Brokers We serve all of all of Nevada from our Las Vegas, NV office & California from our Newport Beach, CA office. Eileen: NV DRE: BUSB.0006956.BKR. |. Eileen: CA BRE: 01307577 John: NV DRE: BUSB.0006958.BKR. | John: CA BRE: 01178776 Nevada: 5510 S Fort Apache Rd. Ste. 451 Las Vegas, NV 89148, Phone: 702-802-8090 California: 301 Bayview Circle, Suite 104, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Phone: 661-347-6985
San Diego, CA
$475,000
Signal Hill, CA
$8,000
San Diego, CA
$69,000
Rowland Heights, CA
$59,000
Lake Elsinore, CA
$99,999
Newark, CA
$120,000
Tujunga, CA
$299,000
Ocean Beach, CA
$395,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$389,000
Los Angeles, CA
$500,000
San Diego, CA
$90,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$29,000
Marina Del Rey, CA
$200,000
Glendora, CA
$29,000
Camarillo, CA
$250,000
Orange County, CA
$50,000
West Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Mountain View, CA
$125,000
Upland, CA
$50,000
Lakewood, CA
$250,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$7,000
Monterey, CA
$800,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$167,500
Lake Elsinore, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Winnetka, CA
$250,000
West Hollywood, CA
$200,000
Khaled Azar
Livmo
Serving San Diego County, CA
We intimately understand the exhilaration of building a vision from scratch and growing a thriving tech business. Having walked in your shoes, we appreciate the complexities involved in marketing and selling a company. Our team of former founders, developers, and technologists speak your language and will help you navigate the intricacies of a transaction. With decades of hands-on experience, we’ll make sure your life’s work is valued accurately so you can look ahead to that next big idea.
Jamestown, CA
$695,000
San Diego, CA
Not Disclosed
Murrieta, CA
$180,000
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Santa Monica, CA
$100,000
Colton, CA
$2,600,000
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 |
|
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.