North Hollywood, CA
$520,000
North Hollywood, CA
$520,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$285,000
Milpitas, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$445,000
California
$990,000
El Monte, CA
$600,000
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $250,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$600,000
San Francisco, CA
$225,000
Inglewood, CA
$357,000
Carmichael, CA
$791,500
Dublin, CA
$195,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$135,000
Poway, CA
$190,000
Oakland, CA
$124,000
Dublin, CA
$150,000
Richard Kim | VANGUARD COMMERCIAL
EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS BROKER | CABB
Serving San Francisco County, CA
We bring extensive market knowledge and expertise to the table. To this end, we are leveraging the strengths of each business opportunity and achieving synergies across the table to establish an unparalleled client experience. Our Team is comprised of driven Business Brokers who draw effectively on their expertise and are continually going beyond the conventional framework of the business opportunities sector. We bring decades of disciplined and results driven experience to the table. Throughout our more than 10 years in the business opportunities sector, our Principles have always been the same, "putting the client first." We possess an unwavering commitment to, “Deliver the highest degree of customer satisfaction for our clients.”
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
$7,000,000
San Diego, CA
$169,000
Fontana, CA
$910,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$399,000
Los Angeles, CA
$175,880
Orange County, CA
$900,000
Orange County, CA
$2,100,000
Toledo, CA
$108,900
San Marcos, CA
$120,000
California
$1,285,000
Livermore, CA
$1,017,900
San Francisco, CA
$170,000
Sonoma County, CA
$699,000
Glendale, CA
$98,500
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $475,000
Brea, CA
$235,000
California
$1,100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$225,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$350,000
Monterey Park, CA
$29,500
California
$200,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$750,000
San Diego County, CA
$175,000
Studio City, CA
$195,000
Encino, CA
$50,000
Kern County, CA
$4,999,000
California
$657,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,500,000
Jonathan Cheung, CFA
Transworld Business Advisors of North San Gabriel Valley
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises with 350+ offices and 1,000+ brokers. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage, to mergers and acquisitions or franchising; we are the business sale specialists.
Santa Clarita, CA
$275,000
Fullerton, CA
$269,000
San Diego, CA
$99,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,751,419
Los Angeles, CA
$795,000
Nevada County, CA
$185,000
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.