Newark, CA
$125,000
Newark, CA
$125,000
Ventura County, CA
$105,000
Carmichael, CA
$40,000
Millbrae, CA
$250,000
Pasadena, CA
$300,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
San Diego County, CA
$1,200,000
Isleton, CA
$69,000
Athens, CA
$500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,300,000
Ukiah, CA
$550,000
San Francisco, CA
$850,000
Rialto, CA
$700,000
Saint Petersburg, CA
$1,175,000
Saint Petersburg, CA
$525,000
Richard Schammel, CBB
Venture Advisors Business Sales & Acquisitions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Venture Investors Business Sales and Acquisitions works with individuals and corporations, representing privately held businesses of all types, with revenue in the range or $3M - $50M. We represent Sellers, and take a proactive, consultive approach to guide and help our clients through each step of the sales transaction or acquisition process. Our services include: • Pre-sale preparation and consulting, • Business valuation and pricing, • Screening and presentation of qualified candidates, • Preparation of all transactional documentation, and • Management of the due diligence and closing processes
Saint Petersburg, CA
$575,000
Sanford, CA
$775,000
Palmetto, CA
$450,000
Fort Myers, CA
$1,050,000
Fort Myers, CA
$1,300,000
Riverside, CA
$3,150,650
San Diego, CA
$99,000
Moraga, CA
$349,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$4,000,000
Granada Hills, CA
$285,000
Riverside County, CA
$395,000
Long Beach, CA
$450,000
Riverside, CA
$250,000
San Diego, CA
$165,000
Riverside County, CA
$475,000
San Diego County, CA
$99,000
San Diego County, CA
$350,000
Dublin, CA
$500,000
San Jose, CA
$150,000
Hayward, CA
$475,000
West Hollywood, CA
$275,000
Riverside, CA
$375,000
Riverside County, CA
$380,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$350,000
Modesto, CA
$160,000
Orange County, CA
$8,500,000
Michael Faust
First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice business Brokers Van Nuys is an independently owned and operated office of First Choice business Brokers. The Broker/Owner of this office has been with the company for nearly two decades. Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8.5 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the ease and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers. If you are a business owner, whether you feel that a disposition of your business is right around the corner or years in the future, you can be provided with a Current Market Analysis that will give you a very good idea of the value of your business today. Also, you may receive recommendations for changes that could result in a dramatic increase in the value of your business by the time you are ready to sell. If you are interested in buying a business, your representative from First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys has the background and training to guide you through the process, negotiate on your behalf effectively and manage the close of the sale. This will enable you to find and acquire the business opportunity of your choice and complete a purchase with confidence that it's being handled in a competent, professional and efficient manner. Call the office at First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys and take advantage of the power of a unified, national organization designed to provide business buyers and sellers with the highest levels of service, integrity and confidentiality available in the industry! (818) 810-4242
California City, CA
$150,000
Tuolumne County, CA
$2,300,000
San Jose, CA
$180,000
Gilroy, CA
$495,000
Mountain View, CA
$250,000
Clovis, CA
$1,000,000
Monterey, CA
$250,000
San Jose, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $5,000,000
Oakland, CA
$380,000
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.