Sacramento, CA
$249,900
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
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
San Francisco, CA
$48,500
California
$299,000
California
California
$599,000
Andrew Rogerson
Rogerson Business Services
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Valuing and selling a business or medical practice is a complex undertaking for the owner. Equally, it involves one of their most important assets. Establishing a proper value to attract qualified and motivated buyers is important. What's more important is to have an accurate valuation so, if the buyer needs third-party finance such as an SBA loan, the sale of the business can happen and the seller achieves their ultimate of selling their business. This professional approach includes negotiating leases, assisting with legal agreements while keeping all this totally confidential. If you own a business and it's time to value and sell and it's in California, this is just a small sample of how we can help, as experts in the field of valuing and selling a business in California. We screen all buyers to determine their financial qualifications and business background. Because we work with each potential buyer to find the right business, the prospects we bring you will be genuinely interested in your business as well as financially capable. Most inquirers who call about a particular business listing end up buying a different business. While this is frustrating if you try to sell your business alone, it is a big plus when working with us. If you are a business owner located in California with a business that generates at least $2 million in gross revenue and is ready to sell within 6 to 12 months, click on the Contact Me button for a free inquiry.
Brea, CA
$20,000
Van Nuys, CA
$99,000
Davis, CA
$225,000
West Hollywood, CA
$50,000
Fullerton, CA
$110,000
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$220,000
Los Angeles, CA
$500,000
Brea, CA
$298,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$125,000
Pasadena, CA
$625,000
Selma, CA
$250,000
Orange County, CA
$195,000
Daly City, CA
$1,118,000
El Dorado County, CA
$475,000
Orangevale, CA
$210,000
Westminster, CA
$499,000
Ventura, CA
$549,000
Fresno, CA
$675,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Mendocino County, CA
$2,100,000
San Francisco, CA
$368,000
Merced, CA
$2,075,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Fresno County, CA
$775,000
San Diego County, CA
$130,000
San Diego County, CA
$100,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
$250,000
Marin County, CA
$2,500,000
Nidal Saleh
The Saleh Group RE/MAX Preferred Group
Serving Orange County, CA
The Saleh Group - RE/MAX Preferred Group has the largest listing profile of Gas Stations and convenience stores in the nation. Not only do we have the listings, but we also attract buyers looking for the perfect business investment. For many years we have owned and operated gas stations, convenient and Liquor stores in the US as well as other types of business ventures and understand the complexity that is involves owning, building, operating, leasing, managing, liquidating and expanding many different types of businesses. More Listings: https://salehgroup.com/
North Hollywood, CA
$1,585,000
Van Nuys, CA
$400,000
Sonora, CA
$250,000
Sonora, CA
$199,000
Sacramento, CA
$950,000
Van Nuys, CA
$119,000
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.