Gardena, CA
$349,000
Gardena, CA
$349,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
South El Monte, CA
$375,000
Glendale, CA
$470,000
Dublin, CA
$150,000
Orange County, CA
$410,000
Sacramento County, CA
$750,000
Los Angeles, CA
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$1,950,000
San Francisco, CA
$108,000
Long Beach, CA
$420,000
Vallejo, CA
$128,000
Daly City, CA
$220,000
San Francisco, CA
$148,000
Alameda, CA
$100,000
Pleasanton, CA
$98,000
Matt Mertens
Transworld Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Compton, CA
$168,000
Lancaster, CA
$350,000
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Contra Costa County, CA
Cash Flow: $438,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$160,000
Orange County, CA
$299,000
Dublin, CA
$300,000
San Gabriel, CA
$475,000
Woodland Hills, CA
$69,000
Tuolumne County, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles, CA
Cash Flow: $10,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,800,000
Sacramento County, CA
$750,000
California
Lassen County, CA
$1,600,000
San Francisco, CA
$299,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,500,000
Alameda County, CA
$225,000
Orange County, CA
$275,000
Tarzana, CA
$500,000
Dana Point, CA
$595,000
Saratoga, CA
$288,000
North Hollywood, CA
$595,000
Van Nuys, CA
$385,000
Fresno County, CA
$1,500,000
Madera County, CA
$350,000
Plumas County, CA
$450,000
Orange County, CA
$780,000
Chandler J. Kelley
The Gas Broker™
Serving Orange County, CA
The Gas Broker™ is ranked #1 as California's top Sales Brokerage in Gas Station & Convenience Store Assets for 2022 & 2023 (CoStar). Specializing in the sale of gas station businesses and commercial real estate assets, our team has firmly established itself as the leading brokerage in the retail petroleum and convenience store sector. The Gas Broker™ prides itself on making intricate gas station transactions remarkably straightforward for its clients. The Gas Broker's success is driven by a team of seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Their in-depth knowledge of the California market, combined with a proactive and client-centric approach, has resulted in a consistent track record of achieving top-tier results. The Gas Broker™ accommodates to the needs of both large corporations and smaller, independently owned establishments. The company's commitment to simplifying complex transactions and delivering optimal value to its clients underscores its leadership in the gas station marketplace.
La Verne, CA
$120,000
Solano County, CA
$79,000
Baldwin Park, CA
$325,000
San Jose, CA
$50,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$139,000
Los Alamitos, CA
$425,000
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.