San Diego County, CA
$405,000

San Diego County, CA
$405,000

Sherman Oaks, CA
$975,000

San Francisco, CA
$100,000

Mendocino County, CA
$300,000
Garden Grove, CA
$375,000
San Francisco, CA
$145,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$998,500
Contra Costa County, CA
$400,000
San Diego, CA
$550,000
Oceanside, CA
$59,000
Auburn, CA
$99,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$165,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
$120,000
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$419,000
Shasta County, CA
$385,000
Annie Adjchavanich
Secret HQ, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Secret HQ, Inc is boutique California real estate brokerage specializing in second generation restaurant and bar business opportunities (ABC Type 41, 47, 48). Pizza, donut/dessert, bakery, ice cream, coffee, juice, boba and cafe spaces are our specialty. Beauty, wellness, nail salons, hair salons, spa businesses.
Shasta County, CA
$1,250,000
San Diego, CA
$79,900
Sonoma County, CA
$1,500,000
Temecula, CA
$375,000
Tehama County, CA
$65,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$13,900,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$175,000
Downey, CA
$2,500,000
$65,000
Los Angeles, CA
Hayward, CA
$2,125,000
Tulare County, CA
$149,000
Monterey County, CA
$1,290,000
San Diego, CA
$150,000
Yolo County, CA
$160,000
Hermosa Beach, CA
$219,000
Cypress, CA
$80,000
Honeydew, CA
$5,995,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut, CA
$2,950,000
San Diego County, CA
$56,250
$5,000,000
Napa, CA
Riverside County, CA
$13,000
San Francisco County, CA
$739,000
Roseville, CA
$185,000
Monterey County, CA
$495,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$549,000
Sonoma County, CA
$240,000
National City, CA
$149,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $150,000
Lamar Rutherford
Excellens Solutions
Serving San Diego County, CA
There are overlooked differences between "transactional" and "consultative" business brokers — and not knowing those differences can cost you thousands of dollars. You want a proven advisor . . .? ? A Consultative Broker with a proven system to maximize the value you'll get when you sell Consultative Broker with preferred access to qualified buyers Track record of success with other businesses in your industry — and able to sell for higher than expected. (We have participated in 100+ successful sales at maximum multipliers.) Proven framework combined with one-on-one consulting on how to tell the right story Deep accounting/CPA experience Deep analysis and understanding of your needs, current market conditions and enhanced ability to help you — even if you aren't prepared or positioned to sell immediately.
California
$850,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $350,000
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
Orange County, CA
$1,399,000
Riverside County, CA
$85,000
Morro Bay, CA
$895,000
Fountain Valley, CA
$350,000
San Leandro, CA
$1,600,000
Bishop, CA
$87,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
$900,000
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
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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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.