Orange County, CA
$197,000
Orange County, CA
$197,000
Orange County, CA
$1,550,000
Westlake Village, CA
$450,000
Escondido, CA
$179,999
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
Santa Cruz, CA
$599,000
Menlo Park, CA
$95,000
Orange County, CA
$300,000
Alameda, CA
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$295,000
Santa Clara, CA
$299,000
Paso Robles, CA
$438,000
Woodland, CA
$997,000
Chino, CA
$650,000
Irvine, CA
$191,000
RAVI JAGTIANI
Ravi Jagtiani / Jagtiani Group with Intero Commercial
Serving San Mateo County, CA
In the Real Estate Industry since many years, having sold many types of businesses and being the top agent in the Child Care business in California.
California
$1,100,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$350,000
Ventura County, CA
$360,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Butte County, CA
$2,500,000
Ventura County, CA
$75,000
Sacramento County, CA
$98,400
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Granite Bay, CA
$80,000
San Jose, CA
$99,000
Oceanside, CA
$440,000
Wildomar, CA
$65,000
Montebello, CA
$250,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
California
$2,400,000
Los Angeles, CA
$95,000
Diamond Bar, CA
$235,000
Bakersfield, CA
$550,000
Truckee, CA
$650,000
Salinas, CA
$99,000
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Canoga Park, CA
$180,000
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Camarillo, CA
$240,000
San Francisco, CA
$128,000
San Marcos, CA
$109,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$590,000
Max Lee
The Right Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Alameda County, CA
$79,000
San Francisco, CA
$1,225,000
Santa Ana, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,300,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$135,000
Upland, CA
$695,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
San Francisco County, CA
$739,000
Fairfield, CA
$150,000
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.