Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$35,000
Poway, CA
$65,000
Milpitas, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$195,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$325,000
Hemet, CA
$80,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$3,900,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Contra Costa County, CA
$5,600,000
San Diego County, CA
$5,062,400
Available in California
$100,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$175,000
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
$299,999
San Mateo County, CA
Fresno, CA
$995,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$380,000
Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers.
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Orange County, CA
$109,900
West Los Angeles, CA
$230,000
Placer County, CA
$185,000
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Available in California
$75,000
San Jose, CA
$400,000
Palmdale, CA
$1,225,000
$775,000
Newport Beach, CA
Palmdale, CA
$400,000
Santa Monica, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles, CA
$489,000
Sacramento, CA
$340,000
Oceanside, CA
$320,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$109,000
Available Nationwide
$13,500
Mountain View, CA
$1,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$3,250,000
$15,000,000
Long Beach, CA
West Sacramento, CA
$850,000
Petaluma, CA
$120,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Plumas County, CA
$530,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,495,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$1,150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$575,000
Lancaster, CA
$349,000
Rachael Yun
California Bridge Realty
Serving Orange County, CA
As a Real Estate Professional team, CalBridge team recognizes and values trust in their client's place as a Buyer , Seller and investor. CalBridge strive to do their very best every day to exceed their client's expectations. CalBridge team's sales consistently go up in the plethora of multifaceted real estate translations including Commercial, New Construction Sales, Residential re-sale, Real Estate Investment, Property Management, and The First Time Home Buyer. Additionally, CalBridge property management department will give their best service in the area which includes finding and qualifying tenants in a short period of time and managing smoothly without any problems.
Riverside, CA
$250,000
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
$225,000
Brentwood, CA
Huntington Beach, CA
$180,000
Rialto, CA
$1,600,000
Available Nationwide
$150,000
San Diego, CA
$259,000
Long Beach, CA
$225,000
San Diego County, CA
$139,000
Modesto, CA
$175,000
Alameda County, CA
$850,000
San Bernardino, CA
$950,000
Long Beach, CA
$125,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$701,000
San Diego County, CA
$475,000
Available Nationwide
$175,000
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.