Sacramento, CA
$298,000
Sacramento, CA
$298,000
Loma Linda, CA
$395,000
Saratoga, CA
$218,000
Berkeley, CA
$123,000
South San Francisco, CA
$887,000
California
Cash Flow: $375,000
Valencia, CA
$1,500,000
California
$1,510,000
Sunnyvale, CA
$148,000
San Mateo County, CA
$900,000
Solano County, CA
$65,000
San Francisco, CA
$75,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$425,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$1,600,000
Alameda County, CA
$160,000
Greg Michail, CBB
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena (SBBP) is a Southern California based firm specializing in business mergers, acquisitions, and valuations. It is part of the worldwide Sunbelt Network of over 300 offices. Sunbelt specializes in small and medium size privately held companies with a particular emphasis on manufacturing, distribution and select business-to-business service industries. Sunbelt is dedicated to providing clients with confidential and professional representation and assisting them in achieving their business objective. For more information, log on www.sunbeltpasadena.com.
San Jose, CA
$1,035,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$650,000
San Mateo County, CA
$849,000
Alameda County, CA
$225,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$300,000
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$75,000
California
$1,900,000
North Hills, CA
$598,650
Millbrae, CA
$250,000
Elk Grove, CA
$300,000
Rocklin, CA
$149,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$699,000
San Mateo County, CA
$420,000
North Hills, CA
$325,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Ramona, CA
$140,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$145,000
Sunnyvale, CA
$399,000
San Jose, CA
$189,000
Colton, CA
$200,000
Riverside, CA
$70,000
West Covina, CA
$179,000
Valencia, CA
$275,000
Rowland Heights, CA
$389,000
Placer County, CA
$975,000
Solano County, CA
$240,000
Buena Park, CA
$399,000
Alexis Devries
HCC Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Riverside County, CA
$1,750,000
Simi Valley, CA
$95,000
San Diego, CA
$249,999
Orange County, CA
$200,000
West Covina, CA
$160,000
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
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.