Del Norte County, CA
$998,000
Del Norte County, CA
$998,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$325,000
Sacramento, CA
$110,000
San Francisco, CA
$248,000
San Bruno, CA
$268,000
San Diego County, CA
$49,000
Riverside, CA
$225,000
Alameda County, CA
$2,095,000
Fresno, CA
$129,000
Pomona, CA
$110,000
Albany, CA
$675,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Fair Oaks, CA
$85,000
$150,000
Manteca, CA
Sacramento, CA
$85,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,675,000
Kurt Okraski
M&A Business Advisors
Serving El Dorado County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Retail, Health Care, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. We use proprietary methods and advanced technology to better serve our clients and accomplish their objectives. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries (CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Lifetime Certified Business Intermediaries (L-CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) designation issued by M&A Source, the Certified Business Brokers (CBB) designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers and the BBP – Industry Expert designation. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Our Advisors are actively involved as industry association Presidents, industry association Board Members, industry association Committee Chairs, industry association Instructors as well as contributors to industry publications. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands on” approach by the Advisor along with expertise in a wide range of fields such as finance, accounting, commercial leases, understanding contracts and industry dynamics, managing due diligence, negotiations, preparing contracts and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. Please refer to our website and contact one of our Advisors near you for a complimentary consultation.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
King City, CA
$6,600,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
King City, CA
$11,750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,850,000
Jackson, CA
$120,000
Sacramento, CA
$120,000
Elk Grove, CA
$1,575,000
Lincoln, CA
$140,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$448,000
$150,000
Palm Springs, CA
Oceanside, CA
$625,000
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
Long Beach, CA
$230,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$500,000
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Sylmar, CA
$110,000
Sacramento, CA
$69,000
San Francisco, CA
$400,000
Berkeley, CA
$99,000
$80,000
San Luis Obispo, CA
San Francisco County, CA
$4,000,000
Lancaster, CA
$250,000
Alameda County, CA
$350,000
Alamo, CA
$94,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Alameda County, CA
$155,000
San Diego, CA
$45,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tulare County, CA
$8,997,000
Leslie Haro
City Street
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Calabasas, CA
$495,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Julian, CA
$1,279,000
$95,000
Los Angeles, CA
Van Nuys, CA
$200,000
Burbank, CA
$875,000
La Verne, CA
$1,999,888
Anaheim, CA
$75,000
Georgetown, CA
$460,000
Corona, CA
$250,000
Corona Del Mar, CA
$140,000
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.