Long Beach, CA
$999,000
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
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
Teri Craft
Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Division
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Craft Business Sales and Berkshire Hathaway, with its world-renowned reputation, offer stellar service, professional support & integrity in all business transactions, plus commercial real estate sales & leasing. With offices in Pasadena & Santa Barbara to serve you! We offer extensive experience in sales, marketing and real estate with more than 25 years of expertise in the restaurant, grocery, hospitality, property management, construction and the specialty food and beverage industries! We also offer business valuations and exceptional confidential marketing, nationwide as well as internationally. We look forward to hearing from you!
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
San Francisco, CA
$1,495,000
Los Angeles, CA
$14,000,000
California
$330,000
Los Angeles, CA
$7,500,000
California
$2,195,000
Los Angeles, CA
$26,000,000
Ridgecrest, CA
Not Disclosed
California
$7,543,000
Hemet, CA
$3,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$2,500,000
Vacaville, CA
Not Disclosed
Cypress, CA
$2,600,000
Tuolumne County, CA
$1,375,000
San Francisco, CA
$2,900,000
Hermosa Beach, CA
Not Disclosed
Fullerton, CA
Not Disclosed
Phelan, CA
$649,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,290,000
Fortuna, CA
$1,390,000
Tulare County, CA
$1,650,000
Temecula, CA
$6,950,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Amy Cole Cole, M&AMI, MBA, CBI, CBB
ABI Business Sales, M&A and Valuations
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Founded in 1984, ABI is one of the oldest and most highly regarded firms in California specializing in the Valuation, Sale, Merger and Acquisition of privately-held companies. ABI professionals work confidentially with each client and their advisors, to develop custom solutions designed to achieve their objectives and maximize business value. Using a time-tested system, our firm has successfully managed hundreds of transactions for small to mid-market companies across a wide-range of industries. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, ABI is licensed in the State of California, with nine M&A affiliates throughout the USA. The firm maintains national and global strategic alliances providing broad access to active investors and acquirers.
Fresno, CA
$750,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Murrieta, CA
$11,500,000
Sherman Oaks, CA
Not Disclosed
Calabasas, CA
Not Disclosed
North Hollywood, CA
Not Disclosed
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.