Hayward, CA
$1,350,000
Hayward, CA
$1,350,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1
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
Available Nationwide
$70,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Contra Costa County, CA
$5,600,000
San Diego County, CA
$5,062,400
$775,000
Newport Beach, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
$175,000
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Ran Kim
VR Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Artesia is centrally located between Los Angeles and Orange Counties. We also service the Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties. With over 20 agents, hundreds of listings, and thousands of businesses sold since 1982, we mean business!
Victorville, CA
$375,000
Fresno, CA
$995,000
San Jose, CA
$800,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$380,000
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Orange County, CA
$109,900
West Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
$15,000,000
Long Beach, CA
Placer County, CA
$185,000
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
San Jose, CA
$400,000
Palmdale, CA
$1,225,000
Palmdale, CA
$400,000
Santa Monica, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles, CA
$489,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Sacramento, CA
$340,000
Oceanside, CA
$320,000
$225,000
Brentwood, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$109,000
Available Nationwide
$15,000
Mountain View, CA
$1,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$3,250,000
West Sacramento, CA
$850,000
Petaluma, CA
$120,000
Plumas County, CA
$530,000
Gary Walswick
KW COMMERCIAL
Serving Orange County, CA
KW COMMERCIAL is a Division of Keller Williams International, the recognized leader in the Real Estate Estate Industry, with almost 180,000 Agents around the world. The Commercial Division is a network of over 2,000 Commercial Real Estate Professionals, strategically placed in key Market Centers around the country. Capitalizing on it's " Local Touch & Global Reach", KW COMMERCIAL delivers a full spectrum of CRE Services, driven by the Client's needs and the highest level of market exposure.
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,495,000
Sherman Oaks, CA
$395,000
$655,000
Los Angeles, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
$1,150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$575,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Lancaster, CA
$349,000
Riverside, CA
$250,000
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$180,000
Rialto, CA
$1,600,000
San Diego, CA
$259,000
Long Beach, CA
$224,999
San Diego County, CA
$139,000
Modesto, CA
$175,000
Available Nationwide
$150,000
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.