El Segundo, CA
$159,000
El Segundo, CA
$159,000
Hemet, CA
$79,800
Santa Clara, CA
$220,000
Laguna Niguel, CA
$450,000
Elk Grove, CA
$195,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$49,000
Sacramento, CA
$350,000
Oceanside, CA
$550,000
Upland, CA
$450,000
Marina Del Rey, CA
$65,000
Available in California
$150,000
Alameda, CA
$1,100,000
Norco, CA
$87,000
$389,000
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Nevada City, CA
$179,000
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
John Hawke
SpringBoard Pool Route Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Pool Service Industry Experts Specializing in Pool Route Sales. Buy through SpringBoard PRB We specialize in selling pool service accounts and we are excellent at what we do. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker firm and are more than qualified to answer any questions and assist you with the purchase of a pool service route. We offer unlimited consulting support after the sale. We give you the Pool Business in a Box – FREE. Sell Through SpringBoard PRB We help you evaluate the accounts you are selling to get you what they are worth. Our proven internet and print media marketing campaign will give you a fast and easy sale of your pool route accounts. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker and have held a C61 Pool & Spa Contractors license. We are more than qualified to answer any questions you have about the sale of your route. We pre-qualify all potential buyers. We contact and qualify every potential buyer. We verify that the buyer has the funds and the desire to purchase. We only work with Cash Buyers. We never ask you for any upfront fees. We earn our commission by only getting paid after your pool route sale closes. We handle the escrow process to ensure a smooth transaction. We provide the appropriate paperwork to complete the sales transaction. Confidentiality is our priority. Your name and contact information are not known until you disclose it to the qualified buyer. We are a neutral third party that will help with any disputes between the buyer and seller.
California
$349,000
California
$350,000
Los Angeles, CA
$79,000
Los Angeles, CA
$59,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$75,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Bakersfield, CA
$175,000
Pasadena, CA
$150,000
$500,000
Solano County, CA
Carson, CA
$640,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$1,100,000
Newark, CA
$148,000
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Murrieta, CA
$200,000
California
$788,000
Available in California
$50,000
San Francisco, CA
$239,000
South Gate, CA
$1,250,000
Sebastopol, CA
Orange County, CA
$449,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Available in California
$200,000
Torrance, CA
$219,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$465,000
California
$380,000
Vallejo, CA
$249,000
San Diego County, CA
$50,000
Brian Serina
Brian K Serina, Broker
Serving Sacramento County, CA
I am involved in the Sale & Leasing of restaurants and restaurant related businesses and property. We just completed the sale of a pizza restaurant and the commercial lease for a liquor store. Currently seeking space for a 10k to 20k sf fun center for kids.
Hayward, CA
$120,000
Pacific Grove, CA
$400,000
$55,000
Los Angeles County, CA
San Jose, CA
$290,000
Mission Viejo, CA
$59,000
Available in California
$100,000
Newport Beach, CA
$390,000
Orange County, CA
$195,000
Fountain Valley, CA
$160,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Pasadena, CA
$109,000
Lemon Grove, CA
$400,000
Sacramento County, CA
$160,000
Sun Valley, CA
$175,000
San Diego, CA
$1,210,000
Available Nationwide
$70,000
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.