Fresno, CA
$1,399,500

Fresno, CA
$1,399,500

Carmichael, CA
Not Disclosed

Orange, CA
Not Disclosed

Ventura, CA
$1,675,000
Ventura County, CA
$4,000,000
Inglewood, CA
$2,600,000
Palo Alto, CA
$3,800,000
West Hollywood, CA
Not Disclosed
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Downey, CA
Not Disclosed
Mission Viejo, CA
Not Disclosed
Canyon Country, CA
$879,000
San Jose, CA
$995,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
San Fernando, CA
Not Disclosed
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Steve Lyle
Coldwell Banker Commercial Lyle & Associates
Serving Riverside County, CA
History of Lyle Commercial Lyle Commercial has gained a reputation for providing the best brokerage and real estate investment services to clients active in the Coachella Valley region. Very simply, Lyle Commercial knows its marketplace! Our agents are experienced in the sale and leasing of commercial, retail and office space, as well as the sale of income and investment properties and land. Lyle’s Affiliation with Coldwell Banker Commercial Coldwell Banker Commercial is one of the most respected and recognized names in commercial real estate, both nationally and internationally. Coldwell Banker Commercial Lyle & Associates gives you, our client, greater access to a wide range of resources–both locally in the Coachella Valley as well as nationally and internationally.
Marin City, CA
Not Disclosed
Lake Arrowhead, CA
$4,025,000
Bakersfield, CA
$650,000
Fremont, CA
$3,500,000
San Diego, CA
Not Disclosed
Ventura, CA
$5,350,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,200,000
San Bernardino, CA
Not Disclosed
Marin County, CA
Not Disclosed
Thousand Palms, CA
$2,600,000
Oakland, CA
Not Disclosed
Laguna Hills, CA
Not Disclosed
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Ventura, CA
Not Disclosed
Sonora, CA
$4,250,000
Bakersfield, CA
$500,000
Vacaville, CA
Not Disclosed
San Jacinto, CA
$590,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,000,000
Paramount, CA
$2,490,000
Contra Costa County, CA
Not Disclosed
Ventura, CA
$1,500,000
Chico, CA
$750,000
Quincy, CA
$799,000
Redding, CA
Not Disclosed
Redding, CA
$1,750,000
Laguna Beach, CA
Not Disclosed
Salinas, CA
$587,000
Abhi Mathews, CFA
Minerva Valuations
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Minerva Valuations is a boutique, mid market advisory firm specializing in M&A/corporate finance, business valuations, acquisitions, divestitures, and shareholder value advisory services, with multiple locations in North America. Our clients include business owners, high net worth individuals, accountants, lawyers, bankers, government organizations and smaller financial institutions in a variety of industries.
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Fillmore, CA
$4,995,000
Alameda, CA
Not Disclosed
Fresno, CA
Not Disclosed
Vista, CA
$1,695,000
Wofford Heights, CA
$5,450,000
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 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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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.