San Diego County, CA
$56,250

San Diego County, CA
$56,250

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
California
$850,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $350,000
Orange County, CA
$1,399,000
Riverside County, CA
$85,000
$65,000
Los Angeles, CA
Morro Bay, CA
$895,000
Fountain Valley, CA
$350,000
Steve Sharp, CBB, CBI
Sharp Business Brokers
Serving San Diego County, CA
Sharp Business Brokers is a full-service business brokerage agency specializing in the sale of businesses across a wide range of industries, including Service, Retail, Restaurants, Salons, Manufacturing, Transportation, Construction, Med Spas, Distribution, E-commerce, and Franchises. With a team of experienced agents, we provide business owners with expert guidance through every stage of the selling process, ensuring a seamless transition. Founded by Steve Sharp, a Certified Business Broker, Sharp Business Brokers was built on the principles of VALUE & SERVICE from start to finish. Steve has been selling businesses professionally since 2007 and has personally owned multiple businesses, including service, retail, wholesale distribution, and an online marketing agency. His hands-on experience with cash flow management, lease negotiations, employee challenges, and business growth gives Sharp Business Brokers a unique edge in understanding and addressing the needs of business owners. Whether you're looking to sell or buy a business, our team is committed to delivering expert guidance, strategic marketing, and strong negotiation to help you achieve your goals. Let Sharp Business Brokers put our experience to work for you!
San Leandro, CA
$1,600,000
Bishop, CA
$87,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
$900,000
Los Feliz, CA
$350,000
Sacramento County, CA
$98,400
Ocean Beach, CA
$1,999,000
Cypress, CA
$49,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $597,000
$5,000,000
Napa, CA
San Diego, CA
$399,000
Napa County, CA
$750,000
San Diego, CA
$199,999
Escondido, CA
$29,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
San Francisco, CA
$168,000
North Hollywood, CA
$550,000
Long Beach, CA
$1,399,000
Torrance, CA
$179,000
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco, CA
$48,000
California
$21,995,000
Alameda County, CA
$351,939
Glendale, CA
$170,000
Morro Bay, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $500,000
Sebastopol, CA
$495,000
Santa Ana, CA
$130,000
San Francisco, CA
$295,000
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
Sacramento, CA
$800,000
El Centro, CA
$1,200,000
$265,000
Irvine, CA
Van Nuys, CA
$99,999
Bakersfield, CA
$250,000
San Jose, CA
$168,000
Orange, CA
$250,000
Oakland, CA
$135,000
Newport Beach, CA
$550,000
San Mateo County, CA
$749,000
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.