California
$32,000

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
San Marino, CA
$3,900,000
Livingston, CA
$2,200,000
Tracy, CA
$1,150,000
Sacramento, CA
Not Disclosed
Dustin Sigall
SD Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
With over 800 businesses sold nationwide since 2007, our team is the largest and most experienced group of Business Advisors in Southern California. We specialize in selling companies across all industries. From main street to lower middle-market M&A transactions. We match qualified buyers with quality businesses while maintaining strict confidentiality.
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
San Jose, CA
$5,600,000
Hemet, CA
$1,700,000
Chino, CA
Not Disclosed
Pomona, CA
Not Disclosed
Andrew Dummer
Transworld Business Advisors of Redding
Serving Tehama County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. With a track record of helping over 10,000 business owners maximize the value of their businesses, we're committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
San Joaquin County, CA
$300,000
Inglewood, CA
$2,790,000
California
$1,500,000
West Covina, CA
$2,750,000
Ceres, CA
$1,900,000
Merced, CA
$1,900,000
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. |
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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.