Cambria, CA
$8,895,000
Cambria, CA
$8,895,000
Tempe, CA
$900,000
Phoenix, CA
$1,125,000
Orange County, CA
$70,800
Newark, CA
$450,000
Redwood City, CA
$250,000
San Francisco, CA
$299,000
El Dorado County, CA
$3,300,000
Fontana, CA
$70,000
Stockton, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Cash Flow: $92,786
Los Angeles County, CA
$495,000
San Diego, CA
$900,000
Bentonville, CA
$234,990
San Jose, CA
$2,450,000
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.
Sonoma County, CA
$299,000
Sacramento, CA
$399,000
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Azusa, CA
$250,000
Alhambra, CA
$335,000
Arcadia, CA
$110,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,990,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
California
$570,000
California
$2,325,000
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$650,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$129,999
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$595,000
Fullerton, CA
$120,000
San Mateo, CA
$1,200,000
Orange, CA
$159,000
Laguna Niguel, CA
$960,000
Anaheim, CA
$99,000
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Westlake Village, CA
$320,000
Santa Clara, CA
$550,000
Palm Desert, CA
$160,000
La Mesa, CA
$155,000
Torrance, CA
$170,000
San Jose, CA
$215,000
Salim Farha
Realty Executives of Northern California
Serving Merced County, CA
At Realty Executives Commercial we go the extra mile for our clients. We offer services in a sense as if we are purchasing or selling assets for our selves, that is the type of service you can expect from working with us. We tailor our interactions with you according to your needs and goals you are trying to achieve. We never leave any stones unturned trying to accomplish purchases, sales, leasing, buyouts, build outs, developing or just merely growing your portfolios.
Contra Costa County, CA
$136,800
San Mateo County, CA
$988,000
Alameda County, CA
$1,800,000
Palm Desert, CA
$250,000
Oakland, CA
$623,000
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
San Francisco, CA
$949,000
Anaheim, CA
$109,000
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
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.