Baldwin Park, CA
$869,000
Baldwin Park, CA
$869,000

Santa Rosa, CA
$3,000,000
Woodland Hills, CA
Not Disclosed
Exeter, CA
$2,100,000
South Lake Tahoe, CA
$1,860,000
Ventura, CA
$5,350,000
San Francisco, CA
$1,495,000
Los Angeles, CA
$7,500,000
California
$1,945,000
Ridgecrest, CA
Not Disclosed
California
$7,543,000
Hemet, CA
$3,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$2,500,000
Cypress, CA
$2,600,000
Tuolumne County, CA
$1,375,000
San Francisco, CA
$2,900,000
Randy Singh
FranBiz Network/CJK
Serving Riverside County, CA
We are experts in Franchise re-sales and have worked with smallest to the largest brands across the US. With over 40 plus years of experience under our belt. To learn more visit our website www.franbiznetwork.com and Call me for a Free Business Valuation!
Hermosa Beach, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles, CA
$1,290,000
Fortuna, CA
$1,250,000
Temecula, CA
$6,950,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Fresno, CA
$750,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Sherman Oaks, CA
Not Disclosed
Calabasas, CA
Not Disclosed
North Hollywood, CA
Not Disclosed
Madera County, CA
$3,950,000
Burney, CA
$299,000
California
Not Disclosed
Van Nuys, CA
$350,000
Santa Paula, CA
$2,499,000
Rumsey, CA
$2,250,000
Van Nuys, CA
Not Disclosed
Granada Hills, CA
$2,700,000
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Moreno Valley, CA
$6,549,000
El Dorado County, CA
$850,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$4,500,000
Anaheim, CA
$2,950,000
Los Angeles, CA
$3,500,000
Santa Paula, CA
$2,996,000
Lancaster, CA
$3,399,000
Fresno County, CA
$760,000
Moss Landing, CA
Not Disclosed
Nidal Saleh
The Saleh Group RE/MAX Preferred Group
Serving Orange County, CA
The Saleh Group - RE/MAX Preferred Group has the largest listing profile of Gas Stations and convenience stores in the nation. Not only do we have the listings, but we also attract buyers looking for the perfect business investment. For many years we have owned and operated gas stations, convenient and Liquor stores in the US as well as other types of business ventures and understand the complexity that is involves owning, building, operating, leasing, managing, liquidating and expanding many different types of businesses. More Listings: https://salehgroup.com/
Cutler, CA
$650,000
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Capitola, CA
$725,000
Kern County, CA
$2,250,000
Napa County, CA
$15,900,000
Los Angeles, 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
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
|
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
|
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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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.