Irvine, CA
$5,500,000

Irvine, CA
$5,500,000

San Diego, CA
$6,500,000

Orange County, CA
$39,500

Anaheim, CA
$195,000
California
$32,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,500,000
Wofford Heights, CA
$5,450,000
Tustin, CA
$4,100,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Compton, CA
$4,100,000
Carson, CA
$960,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Cupertino, CA
Not Disclosed
Laguna Hills, CA
Not Disclosed
Roseville, CA
Not Disclosed
Rick Teh, EMBA, CBI
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Alameda County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners - we will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Our rigorous training equips brokers to deliver strategic guidance for smooth, successful business sales.
San Marino, CA
$3,900,000
Livingston, CA
$2,200,000
Tracy, CA
$1,150,000
Sacramento, CA
Not Disclosed
Shasta, CA
Not Disclosed
Monterey Park, CA
$990,000
Los Angeles, CA
$990,000
Clearlake, CA
$3,950,000
Shasta Lake, CA
Not Disclosed
Riverside, CA
$225,000
El Sobrante, CA
$750,000
Ventura, CA
Not Disclosed
Porterville, CA
$1,650,000
El Dorado County, CA
$1,760,000
Simi Valley, CA
Not Disclosed
Carson, CA
$995,000
Tracy, CA
$949,000
Vacaville, CA
Not Disclosed
Mission Viejo, CA
Not Disclosed
Emeryville, CA
Not Disclosed
Cupertino, CA
$6,950,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Madera County, CA
$1,300,000
Sacramento County, CA
$8,400,000
Kings County, CA
$8,700,000
Kings County, CA
$8,400,000
Bakersfield, CA
$8,500,000
San Jose, CA
$2,500,000
Shaunt Karaghossian
Regal Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Real Estate Sales, Leasing, & Consulting
San Jose, CA
$5,600,000
Hemet, CA
$1,700,000
Chino, CA
Not Disclosed
Pomona, CA
Not Disclosed
San Joaquin County, CA
$300,000
Inglewood, CA
$2,790,000
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.