San Diego County, CA
$39,000
San Diego County, CA
$39,000
Los Angeles, CA
$229,000
Shasta County, CA
$329,000
Shasta County, CA
$200,000
Shasta County, CA
$85,000
Oakhurst, CA
$299,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego County, CA
$395,000
Monterey County, CA
$950,000
San Francisco, CA
$199,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$700,000
Redding, CA
$1,200,000
Lancaster, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $90,000
Orange County, CA
$899,000
$150,000
Sunol, CA
Stanton, CA
$120,000
Sonoma County, CA
$240,000
Steve Lyle
Coldwell Banker Commercial Lyle & Associates
Serving Riverside County, CA
History of Lyle Commercial Lyle Commercial has gained a reputation for providing the best brokerage and real estate investment services to clients active in the Coachella Valley region. Very simply, Lyle Commercial knows its marketplace! Our agents are experienced in the sale and leasing of commercial, retail and office space, as well as the sale of income and investment properties and land. Lyle’s Affiliation with Coldwell Banker Commercial Coldwell Banker Commercial is one of the most respected and recognized names in commercial real estate, both nationally and internationally. Coldwell Banker Commercial Lyle & Associates gives you, our client, greater access to a wide range of resources–both locally in the Coachella Valley as well as nationally and internationally.
Orange County, CA
$225,000
Torrance, CA
$87,000
Pasadena, CA
$120,000
Yuba City, CA
$300,000
Long Beach, CA
$35,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $36,000
Riverside County, CA
$1,700,000
$62,500
Riverside County, CA
Beverly Hills, CA
$125,000
Cerritos, CA
$199,000
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$65,000
Orange, CA
$198,000
San Diego County, CA
$179,999
San Francisco County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $768,246
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000
Glendora, CA
$350,000
Hayward, CA
$250,000
$2,800,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Riverside County, CA
$29,000
Auburn, CA
$130,000
Fontana, CA
$400,000
Harbor City, CA
$400,000
Anaheim, CA
$160,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$99,000
Pacifica, CA
$297,000
Los Angeles, CA
$210,000
Edward Park
Citi Commercial Investments
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Edward Park is a Business Opportunity & Commercial Property Broker for 25yrs. He is an experienced broker in small to medium size businesses and properties Jan/1990 Mr. Park was on the Board member of OCKCA & OCKFA for years to Serve Korean American Communities for many years. Mr. Park has graduated from Chung -Ang University, Seoul, Korea with a major in Business Administration in 1977. In addition; Mr. Park has successfully completed the LA- MBA Course from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in 2011. He completed the course of Recognition of Entrepreneurial Accomplishment from USC (WLA Minority Business Development Center) in 2013. Mr. Park was Owner / Manager VR Business Brokers (LA Branch) for 8- years. In his spare time, Mr. Park is active in Mountains Climbing as well as reading books.
Solano County, CA
$300,000
Ventura County, CA
$275,000
$79,950
California
Sun Valley, CA
$525,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$249,000
San Diego County, CA
$199,000
Sacramento, CA
$198,800
Aliso Viejo, CA
$650,000
Los Angeles, CA
$95,500
San Francisco, CA
$210,000
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.