San Joaquin County, CA
$9,300,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$9,300,000
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Kern County, CA
$10,200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$6,100,000
Corning, CA
$1,800,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,500,000
San Pedro, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles, CA
$2,980,000
Big Bear Lake, CA
$2,250,000
Orange, CA
$649,000
Glendora, CA
$349,000
Temple City, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Fontana, CA
Not Disclosed
Buellton, CA
$8,750,000
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Ken Oppeltz Don DiSpaltro
Vanguard Resource Gr
Serving San Diego County, CA
Our principals are members of IBBA and CABB, and perhaps the most experienced and professional group in southern California. Our office has sold over 800 businesses, many just like yours! We have sold virtually every type and size of business. From Main Street to lower middle market types of businesses, we can help. Selling a bigger company? Ken Oppeltz is a Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary and routinely has sold larger companies to investors, other companies, and private equity groups.
Fresno, CA
$1,950,000
Kings County, CA
$18,000,000
Santa Barbara, CA
Not Disclosed
California
$11,995,000
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
San Bernardino, CA
$3,750,000
Moss Landing, CA
Not Disclosed
Thousand Oaks, CA
Not Disclosed
Tehama County, CA
$490,000
Madera, CA
Not Disclosed
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Orange, CA
$180,000
Escondido, CA
$399,999
Modesto, CA
$1,300,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,200,000
Alameda County, CA
$299,000
Rainbow, CA
$5,999,000
Atwater, CA
$175,000
Big Bear, CA
$995,000
Los Angeles, CA
$2,950,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,250,000
Alameda County, CA
$749,000
Oceanside, CA
Not Disclosed
San Francisco, CA
$5,694,000
Orange Cove, CA
$450,000
Walnut Grove, CA
$1,280,000
Woodland, CA
$6,500,000
San Jose, CA
$26,000,000
Joe Saad
Joe Saad Buiness Broker
Serving San Diego County, CA
In business since 1987 serving San Diego County: specializing in small to medium size businesses.
San Diego, CA
$150,000
Redwood City, CA
$9,500,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$1,500,000
Upper Lake, CA
$520,000
$45,000
$5,000
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.