Ceres, CA
$1,900,000
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
Kern County, CA
$1,800,000
Kern County, CA
Not Disclosed
Lomita, CA
$789,000
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
John & Eileen Prudhont
The Business Brokers, LLC. in NV. & The Business Brokers, Inc. in CA
Serving Riverside County, CA
John and Eileen have been helping Buyers and Sellers of Businesses, Franchises, Commercial and Residential Investment Real Estate for over, a combined, 50 years. Our extensive Business Brokerage experience includes: ATM & Vending Businesses E-Commerce Businesses Restaurants and Bars/Taverns C-Stores, Liquor Stores Gas Stations, both Un-Branded and Branded Both Re-sale and New Franchises Fitness/Gyms Bars and Restaurants Automotive Repair Shops, Tire Retail & Repair/Replacement Shops and Oil Change Facilities Retail and Service Businesses including Interior Design, Furniture, Home Decor and more Medical Businesses including Podiatry, Chiropractic, Orthopedic, ASC's and more Fashion and High Fashion Clothing Stores Real Property, Land and Business Combination Sales Commercial Real Estate Lease Negotiation and Sales and so many more! Please call for us details. In NEVADA: The Business Brokers, LLC. is a Business Brokerage with John & Eileen Prudhont as Principals/Business Brokers In CALIFORNIA: The Biz Brokers, Inc. is a Business Brokerage with John & Eileen Prudhont as Vice President & President/Business Brokers Besides Newport Beach, CA. & Henderson, NV., we also have office locations in San Diego, CA., Los Angeles, CA., Santa Barbara, CA., Chico, CA., Carlsbad, CA., Reno, NV., Las Vegas, NV., Summerlin, NV., San Bernardino, Ca. Eileen: NV DRE: BUSB.0006956.BKR. |. Eileen: CA BRE: 01307577 John: NV DRE: BUSB.0006958.BKR. | John: CA BRE: 01178776 Nevada: 5510 S Fort Apache Rd. Ste. 451 Las Vegas, NV 89148, Phone: 702-802-8090 California: 3857 Birch St., Suite 3030, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Phone: 661-347-6985
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
Exeter, CA
$2,100,000
South Lake Tahoe, CA
$1,860,000
Hayward, CA
Not Disclosed
Laguna Beach, CA
$28,800,000
Don Gunter
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
When you’re preparing to buy or sell a business in Orange County, you need an experienced, winning team to guide you through the transaction process. At Sunbelt of Orange County, our brokers and M&A advisors have decades of combined experience and are well-versed in the Orange County marketplace. Give our team a call today to begin your search for a business or prepare your business for sale.
Ventura, CA
$5,350,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$4,950,000
San Francisco, CA
$1,495,000
Los Angeles, CA
$14,000,000
California
$330,000
Los Angeles, CA
$7,500,000
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.