Chino, CA
$675,000

Chino, CA
$675,000

Fairfield, CA
$1,700,000

California
$525,000

California
$525,000
Encino, CA
$110,000
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $350,000
Irvine, CA
$359,000
Ripon, CA
$300,000
Laguna Hills, CA
$17,000
San Bernardino, CA
$339,000
Available in California
$150,000
Orange County, CA
$495,000
California
$1,461,539
$900,000
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego, CA
$550,000
Tustin, CA
$300,000
Houmehr "Mike" Panoussi
Liberty Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
At Liberty Business Advisors we provide expert advisory and brokerage services to business owners and buyers both domestically and internationally. With offices conveniently located throughout California we have successfully represented over 2,000 business owners and completed more than $1.5 Billion of sales transactions since our founding in 2003. Our vast experience enables us to provide invaluable information and insight to business owners, buyers and investors while assisting them with every aspect of selling or buying a business or Income Property. If you are contemplating selling or buying a business, we will help you make it happen. Liberty Business Advisors is a multi-cultural company with 15 different languages spoken among our team of Brokers and Associates. Most importantly, we all speak one common language, the language of business. Our company philosophy at Liberty Business Advisors is to always place the needs of our clients first. We not only emphasize honesty and integrity in all our dealings, we make them absolutely imperative.
Long Beach, CA
$39,000
Lancaster, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $90,000
Orange, CA
$169,000
Los Angeles, CA
$229,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$250,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Santa Monica, CA
$950,000
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$145,000
$550,000
Simi Valley, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Turlock, CA
$795,000
Modesto, CA
$475,000
Turlock, CA
$600,000
Chatsworth, CA
$99,000
Davis, CA
$80,000
California
$225,000
Available Nationwide
$53,000
California
$850,000
Morgan Hill, CA
$1,900,000
$6,400,000
San Diego, CA
Brea, CA
$635,000
Mendocino County, CA
$147,050
Available Nationwide
$175,000
California
$275,000
Butte County, CA
$177,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$150,000
Fountain Valley, CA
$303,000
Fontana, CA
$400,000
Tawnya Gilreath
EXP Commercial of California, Inc.
Serving Riverside County, CA
EXP Commercial's Business Advisory division stands as a pioneering specialty group within the expansive umbrella of EXP World Holdings, a publicly traded global entity renowned for its innovative approach to the commercial real estate and business brokerage sectors. As a dedicated broker associate within this esteemed division, our focus is on delivering unparalleled expertise and strategic guidance to clients navigating the complexities of buying, selling, or expanding businesses. Our commitment to excellence, combined with EXP Commercial's cutting-edge technology and global network, ensures our clients not only achieve their immediate objectives but are also positioned for sustained success in the dynamic business landscape. Whether you're looking to acquire a new venture, divest an existing operation, or seek advisory services to elevate your business, our team is equipped to facilitate your goals with precision, integrity, and a personalized approach.
Anaheim, CA
$160,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,152,000
$50,000
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA
$15,000
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$400,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Orange County, CA
$1,850,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,000,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$200,000
Livermore, CA
$25,000
Los Angeles, CA
$249,999
Kern County, CA
$210,000
San Francisco, CA
$80,000
Huntington Park, CA
$325,000
Fresno County, CA
$700,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
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. |
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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.