California
$32,000
California
$32,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,500,000
California
$1,500,000
West Covina, CA
$2,750,000
Ceres, CA
$1,900,000
Merced, CA
$1,900,000
Redding, CA
$8,200,000
Temecula, CA
Not Disclosed
Earlimart, CA
Not Disclosed
Nevada City, CA
Not Disclosed
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Newport Beach, CA
$20,000,000
Montebello, CA
$7,950,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,799,000
Fillmore, CA
$5,400,000
Chino, CA
$195,000
Ashley Ayala
Transworld
Serving Santa Cruz County, CA
Kern County, CA
$1,800,000
Kern County, CA
Not Disclosed
Lomita, CA
$789,000
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Ceres, CA
Not Disclosed
Van Nuys, CA
$115,000
Ventura, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles, CA
$7,999,000
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Ventura, CA
$1,100,000
San Diego County, CA
$3,600,000
Long Beach, CA
$999,000
Yucca Valley, CA
$1,800,000
Long Beach, CA
$149,000
Madera, CA
$1,650,000
Tracy, CA
$1,200,000
Stockton, CA
$1,795,000
Blythe, CA
$4,500,000
San Diego, CA
Not Disclosed
Union City, CA
$1,000,000
Downey, CA
$1,900,000
Stockton, CA
Not Disclosed
Stockton, CA
Not Disclosed
Baldwin Park, CA
$899,000
Laguna Hills, CA
Not Disclosed
Santa Rosa, CA
$3,000,000
Long Beach, CA
$1,250,000
Woodland Hills, CA
Not Disclosed
Bill Grunau
Pacific Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Pacific Business Sales specializes in the sale of small and mid-size businesses in Orange County, LA County, the Inland Empire, and Silicon Valley. We also sell commercial real estate and work closely with CPAs and financial advisors that specialize in tax and retirement planning for business owners selling their businesses. Pacific Business Sales represents companies in technology, manufacturing, distribution & 3PL, construction, healthcare & health services, and B2B services markets. What to Expect * Market Value Analysis of your business before you sign a representation agreement * A smooth transaction process with our guidance step-by-step * A comprehensive Offering Memorandum (prospectus, aka business profile) for your business providing Buyers with the details they need to make an intelligent decision about buying your business * Featured Ads for your business and email blasts to the BizBuySell Buyer database + our buyer database * SBA financing for the sale of your business. Typically over 90% of our transactions use SBA financing which means more cash at closing for the Seller and better financing terms for the Buyer. We work exclusively with SBA PLP (Preferred Lending Program Lenders) * Our CPA, Financial Advisor, and Attorney affiliates/partners are available to assist you with tax planning, financial planning, Due Diligence support, and legal services if you require these services * 34 five Star reviews on Google. See the testimonials & reviews on our website
Exeter, CA
$2,100,000
South Lake Tahoe, CA
$1,860,000
Hayward, CA
Not Disclosed
Laguna Beach, CA
$28,800,000
Ventura, CA
$5,350,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$4,950,000
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.