Los Angeles County, CA
$167,500
Los Angeles County, CA
$167,500
Lake Elsinore, CA
$150,000
Daly City, CA
$99,000
West Hollywood, CA
$599,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Pico Rivera, CA
$170,000
Winnetka, CA
$250,000
Long Beach, CA
$225,000
West Hollywood, CA
$200,000
Jamestown, CA
$695,000
San Diego, CA
Murrieta, CA
$180,000
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Eureka, CA
$500,000
Santa Monica, CA
$100,000
Auburn, CA
$65,000
Johnathan Choe
TransWorld
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Glendale, CA
$350,000
West Hollywood, CA
$250,000
Silver Lake, CA
$150,000
Burbank, CA
$289,850
San Francisco, CA
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
$525,000
Hacienda Heights, CA
$100,000
San Diego, CA
$350,002
California
$90,000
Palm Desert, CA
$300,000
Carlsbad, CA
$195,000
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
East Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
San Luis Obispo, CA
$425,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$69,000
Wilmington, CA
$325,000
Solana Beach, CA
$295,000
San Diego, CA
$349,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$149,000
Carmichael, CA
$150,000
West Covina, CA
$100,000
San Diego County, CA
$120,000
Orange, CA
$500,000
Santa Ana, CA
$205,000
Lancaster, CA
$85,000
Lancaster, CA
$52,000
Irvine, CA
$5,500,000
San Diego, CA
$6,500,000
Ian Lashley
TLG Business Broker
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Are you looking to sell your business? Are you considering buying a business? You may currently own a business and would like to acquire another one within the same industry. I can assist you with all of this in an effective, friendly and honest way. My clients appreciate my dedicated work ethic and hands on mediation skills.
Anaheim Hills, CA
$119,000
Orange County, CA
$39,500
California
Anaheim, CA
$195,000
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
California
$32,000
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.