Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Torrance, CA
$219,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$465,000
California
$380,000
Vallejo, CA
$249,000
San Diego County, CA
$50,000
Hayward, CA
$120,000
Pacific Grove, CA
$400,000
San Jose, CA
$290,000
Mission Viejo, CA
$59,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Pasadena, CA
$109,000
Lemon Grove, CA
$400,000
$900,000
Taft, CA
Sacramento County, CA
$160,000
Sun Valley, CA
$175,000
Felizardo Gaxiola
First Choice Business Brokers - Excellence Team
Serving Riverside County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the accessibility and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers and the largest inventory of businesses available for sale. Our Inland Empire team will help you thru all the steps to sell or buy a business as a part of your business plan. We are a brokerage firm that will guide you from a business valuation to each milestone of the process and back you up as a legal shield avoiding risks and becoming your negotiator for this new lifetime decision. In summary, if you have a business you would like to sell or are ready to buy a business, the First Choice Inland Empire team would be proud to be your “First Choice” for buyer or seller representation, we genuinely care and understand the plans you have for YOU and your loved ones. We create opportunities for people: The Business Brokerage core business is actually a “people business” first and foremost, and we understand this. We create business opportunities that deliver value for people’s life. We are experts on the process: With a combination of business finance, marketing and operations, we highlight the real value that business buyers and sellers’ demand. From initial strategic exit planning through valuation, acquisition and marketing to closing the deal. Structuring, negotiating and closing deals: Our transactions are life-changing for the business owners, their families and employees. We understand the “psychology of the deal” and the emotions that come with it. We manage all the implications so you can experience a smooth process. It’s about knowing the true value of your company: We understand your business and its true value in order to present the opportunity to strategic buyers that are looking for your specific true value, and therefore willing to pay more. Formulation of the right strategy involves experience.
San Diego, CA
$1,210,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,900,000
San Diego, CA
$200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$969,000
Alameda County, CA
$200,000
San Francisco County, CA
$500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,095,000
Pleasanton, CA
$150,000
$199,000
Los Angeles, CA
Thousand Oaks, CA
$55,000
California
$1,155,000
California
$300,000
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
Mt View, CA
$250,000
Van Nuys, CA
$110,000
Menlo Park, CA
$675,000
Valley Glen, CA
$389,000
California
$995,000
Studio City, CA
$395,000
$8,100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Anaheim, CA
$100,000
Sacramento, CA
$2,459,000
San Francisco, CA
$1,025,000
San Diego County, CA
$59,000
California
$22,000,000
Anaheim, CA
$299,000
Pleasant Hill, CA
$380,000
Lodi, CA
$89,000
Carol Bennett
Business Team - San Carlos, CA
Serving San Mateo 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. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
Stanislaus County, CA
$62,400
Torrance, CA
$120,000
$195,000
Oakhurst, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,550,000
Santa Monica, CA
$969,000
Torrance, CA
$97,000
Cerritos, CA
$119,000
Alameda County, CA
$390,000
Fullerton, CA
$275,000
Fontana, CA
$350,000
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.