Fullerton, CA
$525,000

Fullerton, CA
$525,000

Castro Valley, CA
$235,000

San Jose, CA
$1,275,000

Palmdale, CA
$1,975,000
Palmdale, CA
$575,000
San Diego County, CA
$4,095,000
Van Nuys, CA
$210,000
Placer County, CA
$185,000
Daly City, CA
$525,000
Fresno, CA
$550,000
Available in California
$50,000
Rialto, CA
$75,000
Los Angeles, CA
$629,000
$975,000
Alameda County, CA
Placer County, CA
$85,000
Los Angeles, CA
$260,000
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!
Temple City, CA
$235,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$400,000
Sonoma County, CA
$234,000
Marin County, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$88,000
Available Nationwide
$80,000
Northridge, CA
$270,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
$295,000
$750,000
San Diego, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $335,126
San Diego County, CA
$249,000
San Diego County, CA
$249,000
Millbrae, CA
$195,000
Elk Grove, CA
$299,000
Belmont, CA
$49,000
Oakland, CA
$80,000
Available in California
$23,900
Dana Point, CA
$100,000
Lake County, CA
$408,000
$80,000
Long Beach, CA
San Diego, CA
$378,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$339,000
Available Nationwide
$200,000
Ventura County, CA
$1,200,000
Castroville, CA
$125,000
Monterey County, CA
$1,997,000
Westminster, CA
$120,000
Yucaipa, CA
$99,000
Jerome Thissen
National Franchise Sales
Serving Orange County, CA
NFS turns a complex process into a smooth, speedy transaction. Since we work exclusively with franchise businesses, we understand that there are multiple parties involved in each transaction, and we stay on top of details like franchisor approval, lender requirements and lease assignments.
Solana Beach, CA
$185,000
Baldwin Park, CA
$925,000
$230,000
Los Angeles, CA
California
$1,300,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$145,000
Available Nationwide
$85,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$140,000
Orange, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$400,000
San Francisco, CA
$1,950,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Markleeville, CA
$499,000
Murrieta, CA
$100,000
San Mateo, CA
$370,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$399,999
Rosemead, CA
$75,000
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
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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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.