Riverside, CA
$445,000
Riverside, CA
$445,000
La Mirada, CA
$120,000
San Jose, CA
$250,000
Sacramento, CA
$75,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$700,000
Simi Valley, CA
$150,000
Pico Rivera, CA
$449,000
Anaheim, CA
$2,400,000
Orange County, CA
$1,300,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$750,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$875,000
Glendora, CA
$375,000
Long Beach, CA
$250,000
Redwood City, CA
$250,000
Darrin Davenport
Common Ground Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Common Ground Business Brokers is a California wide business brokerage with offices and brokers through the state including Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, Orange County, San Diego and the greater Los Angeles area.
Burlingame, CA
$275,000
Long Beach, CA
$389,000
San Bernardino, CA
$400,000
Marin County, CA
$325,000
San Diego, CA
$85,000
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Yorba Linda, CA
$280,000
Carlsbad, CA
$199,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$695,240
Santa Rosa, CA
$395,000
California
$400,000
Culver City, CA
$199,000
San Bernardino, CA
$75,000
Oakland, CA
$395,000
Orange County, CA
$5,999,000
Los Angeles, CA
$249,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$1,500,000
Milpitas, CA
$295,000
San Leandro, CA
$200,000
San Francisco, CA
$238,000
Murrieta, CA
$365,000
Moreno Valley, CA
$365,600
Buena Park, CA
$125,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,000
Oakland, CA
$1,400,000
Colton, CA
$1,350,000
Alexis Devries
HCC Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Santee, CA
$135,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oroville, CA
$450,000
California
Cash Flow: $7,000,000
San Diego, CA
$299,999
Indio, CA
$1,490,000
Ventura, CA
$1,000,000
Sacramento County, CA
$165,985
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Cash Flow: $1,109,010
Los Angeles, CA
$139,000
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.