Thousand Oaks, CA
$550,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
$550,000
Dana Point, CA
$465,000
Apple Valley, CA
$150,000
Orange County, CA
$399,000
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Simi Valley, CA
$150,000
San Diego County, CA
$45,000
La Canada Flintridge, CA
$630,000
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
Studio City, CA
$125,000
California
Cash Flow: $705,000
Monterey County, CA
$300,000
Riverside County, CA
$875,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,250,000
Orange County, CA
$380,000
Pleasant Hill, CA
$5,900,000
Michael Preston
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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
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
Gregg Tobin
Gateway Business Sales
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Gateway Business Sales (GBS) team of professionals and advisors have over 75 years combined experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and have successfully closed 600 + transactions in a wide range of industries. GBS has secure affiliations with investment banking firms and business advisory groups, which broadens our offerings to include mergers, acquisitions, and related consulting services for privately held companies. GBS has intermediaries that serve businesses with an enterprise value from $1 million to $20 million and have advisors and team members with experience and a track record of selling companies valued above $20 million. Our performance and results show this is more than rhetoric, as 75% of our engagements come from referrals from satisfied clients, CPA’s, Attorney’s, Financial Advisors, and Investment Bankers. GBS will develop a customized sales and marketing strategy to drive optimal results. While each client and business may be unique, we utilize our resources and experience to create demand for your business.
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
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.