Pleasant Hill, CA
$5,900,000
Pleasant Hill, CA
$5,900,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$230,000
Colton, CA
$225,000
San Francisco County, CA
$250,000
Riverside County, CA
$300,000
Gardena, CA
$700,000
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
California
Los Angeles County, CA
$130,000
Gardena, CA
$175,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$50,000
Pleasanton, CA
$159,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,900,000
San Diego County, CA
$3,500,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$250,000
Eric Landis, Lifetime CBI, CBB, ABI
M & A Business Advisors
Serving Orange County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm with 6 offices, that specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries. We use proprietary methods and advanced technology to better serve our clients and accomplish their objectives. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment, a “hands on” approach and M&A Advisor expertise in: • Finance and Accounting • Commercial Leases • Market and Industry Dynamics • Managing Due Diligence • Strategy and Negotiations • Preparing Contracts Our years of experience along with our ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition.
San Diego, CA
$50,000
San Francisco, CA
$275,000
San Francisco, CA
$138,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$199,000
California
$499,000
Orange County, CA
$168,000
Orange County, CA
$196,000
Colusa County, CA
$1,700,000
Dublin, CA
$150,000
Sacramento, CA
$275,800
Garden Grove, CA
$140,000
San Diego, CA
$699,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hawthorne, CA
$1,100,000
Bakersfield, CA
$495,000
San Diego County, CA
$259,999
Glendale, CA
$169,000
Huntington Park, CA
$210,000
San Jose, CA
$160,000
Dublin, CA
$160,000
Manhattan Beach, CA
$600,000
Silver Lake, CA
$229,000
Camarillo, CA
$540,000
Sacramento, CA
$249,900
California
$1,100,000
Temecula, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$249,500
Carson, CA
$150,000
Sean Edelstein
Dunes Advisors
Serving Riverside County, CA
WHAT MAKES DUNES ADVISORS THE RIGHT CHOICE Attention to Detail: Most of you have experienced the old "If you want it done right" saying. You're not going to be handed off to a new Agent or a "Team", where the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing. From placing ads to closing escrow, my approaching 30 years of transactional experience directly benefits you. Real Life Experience: The adage "You can't really understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." Rings true when representing business and commercial property owners. From breeding and selling tropical fish when I was 13 to managing inventory for a hundred million dollar plus retail empire, I’ve felt the pain and reaped the rewards. When I’m working with clients and say “I understand what you’re going through” I really mean it! Full Range of Services: Representation of Business owners and buyers large and small, representation of Commercial Property Owners and buyers large and small, lease negotiation and representation for tenants and landlords in the commercial sector, estimation of values, exit planning and more. If we can’t handle it, we’ll help you find someone who can. Confidentiality: At or near the top of concerns of every business owner when contemplating a sale. How do I keep the sale a secret? I don’t want my employees to know. Notice some of our competitors actually use the business name and pictures in ads on the internet or put a sign in the window! With planning and experience our track record of keeping everything confidential is superb. Transactional Experience: Since 1997 I’ve personally handled over 700 transactions and overseen another 500+ as the Broker of Record. What does this mean for a client? Almost every situation you can encounter, I’ve already encountered. Clients get comfort knowing I’ve seen it all.
Los Angeles, CA
$1,800,000
Merced County, CA
$95,000
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
California
Cash Flow: $431,000
California
$549,000
Tehama County, CA
$180,000
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.