California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $489,000

California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $489,000

California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $361,000

Los Angeles County, CA
$307,000

San Luis Obispo County, CA
$275,000
Alameda County, CA
$79,500
Los Angeles County, CA
$749,900
Glendale, CA
$300,000
San Bernardino, CA
$375,000
Riverside, CA
$445,000
La Mirada, CA
$120,000
San Jose, CA
$250,000
Anaheim, CA
$2,400,000
Riverside, CA
$140,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$875,000
Glendora, CA
$375,000
Redwood City, CA
$250,000
Brannon Poe
Poe Group Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Poe Group Advisors is the premier accounting practice intermediary firm in the accounting industry. With practices located throughout the U.S. and Canada, our company is known for our seamless process as well as our efficient and diligent approach to facilitating the buying and selling of CPA firms. Armed with a passion for people and unmatched expertise, our team of experts has a deep knowledge of accounting industry and an intense focus on maximizing value or minimizing risk.
Long Beach, CA
$389,000
San Bernardino, CA
$400,000
Marin County, CA
$325,000
San Diego, CA
$85,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$195,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$420,260
California
$300,000
Culver City, CA
$199,000
San Bernardino, CA
$75,000
Los Angeles, CA
$249,000
San Leandro, CA
$200,000
San Francisco, CA
$238,000
Murrieta, CA
$365,000
Moreno Valley, CA
$285,600
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oroville, CA
$450,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $7,000,000
Indio, CA
$1,490,000
Ventura, CA
$1,000,000
Sacramento County, CA
$165,985
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$15,000,000
Orange County, CA
$99,999
Daly City, CA
$300,000
Woodland Hills, CA
$350,000
Alameda, CA
$350,000
Orange County, CA
$249,000
San Jose, CA
$240,000
California
$2,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$750,000
Jerome Thissen
National Franchise Sales
Serving Orange County, CA
NFS turns a complex process into a smooth, speedy transaction. Since we work exclusively with franchise businesses, we understand that there are multiple parties involved in each transaction, and we stay on top of details like franchisor approval, lender requirements and lease assignments.
Santa Clara County, CA
$399,000
Alameda County, CA
$695,000
San Gabriel, CA
$275,000
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
California
$500,000
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. |
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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.