Stanislaus County, CA
$1,200,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$1,200,000

Diamond Bar, CA
$160,000

Orange County, CA
$180,000

Los Angeles County, CA
$2,800,000
California
Not Disclosed
Arcadia, CA
$45,000
Fountain Valley, CA
$699,000
San Diego County, CA
$80,000
Orange County, CA
$1,399,999
San Diego, CA
$150,000
Glendale, CA
$75,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$59,900
Contra Costa County, CA
$149,000
San Francisco, CA
Arcadia, CA
$795,000
Bloomington, CA
$827,000
Brannon Poe
Poe Group Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Poe Group Advisors is the premier accounting practice intermediary firm in the accounting industry. With practices located throughout the U.S. and Canada, our company is known for our seamless process as well as our efficient and diligent approach to facilitating the buying and selling of CPA firms. Armed with a passion for people and unmatched expertise, our team of experts has a deep knowledge of accounting industry and an intense focus on maximizing value or minimizing risk.
Fairfield, CA
$1,224,000
Torrance, CA
$55,000
Pleasanton, CA
$210,000
Santa Monica, CA
$125,000
Long Beach, CA
$150,000
Orange, CA
$1,875,000
Temecula, CA
$375,000
Clovis, CA
Not Disclosed
$1,300,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Sun Valley, CA
$500,000
Carson, CA
$1,025,000
Vernon, CA
$1,450,000
Baldwin Park, CA
$350,000
Long Beach, CA
$1,200,000
Folsom, CA
$200,000
Berkeley, CA
$132,000
Petaluma, CA
$195,000
Eagle Rock, CA
$120,000
Modesto, CA
$230,000
$1,050,000
Santa Monica, CA
Orange County, CA
$350,000
Orange County, CA
$1,750,000
Honeydew, CA
$5,995,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
Stevenson Ranch, CA
$145,000
Big Bear Lake, CA
$150,000
Orange County, CA
$199,900
John Irvine
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
A highly respected and trusted company in helping to facilitate buying and selling of businesses in California. We specialize in the confidential sale, acquisition and valuation of small to medium sized businesses. Trust the biggest business decision in your life to the firm with the highest integrity, operating with the utmost confidentiality and a solid commitment to you, the business owner.
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Dana Point, CA
Not Disclosed
$525,000
Marysville, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Shasta County, CA
$1,135,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$925,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$638,000
Laguna Niguel, CA
$225,000
San Francisco County, CA
$330,000
Downey, CA
$449,000
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. |
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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.