Orange County, CA
$168,000

Orange County, CA
$168,000

Dublin, CA
$150,000

Sacramento, CA
$275,800

Garden Grove, CA
$175,000
San Diego, CA
$699,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hawthorne, CA
$1,100,000
San Diego County, CA
$259,999
Huntington Park, CA
$210,000
Richmond, CA
$549,000
Dublin, CA
$160,000
Manhattan Beach, CA
$600,000
Silver Lake, CA
$229,000
Camarillo, CA
$540,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$110,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$249,500
Merced County, CA
$95,000
Brannon Poe
Poe Group Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Poe Group Advisors is the premier accounting practice intermediary firm in the accounting industry. With practices located throughout the U.S. and Canada, our company is known for our seamless process as well as our efficient and diligent approach to facilitating the buying and selling of CPA firms. Armed with a passion for people and unmatched expertise, our team of experts has a deep knowledge of accounting industry and an intense focus on maximizing value or minimizing risk.
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
California
$549,000
California
$299,000
Van Nuys, CA
$45,000
Davis, CA
$225,000
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$220,000
Los Angeles, CA
$375,000
Brea, CA
$298,000
Selma, CA
$230,000
Orange County, CA
$165,000
Daly City, CA
$1,118,000
El Dorado County, CA
$475,000
Orangevale, CA
$210,000
Fresno, CA
$675,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Mendocino County, CA
$2,100,000
San Francisco, CA
$368,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Anaheim, CA
$250,000
San Diego County, CA
$100,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
$130,000
Marin County, CA
$2,500,000
North Hollywood, CA
$1,585,000
Van Nuys, CA
$389,000
Sonora, CA
$250,000
Sonora, CA
$199,000
Van Nuys, CA
$119,000
West Hills, CA
$149,000
Randy Katz
Synesis Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
From our initial discussion about a potential sale until after you have handed over your operation, Synesis Advisors is there. This includes helping you understand what your business is worth and potential deal structures, assembling offering memorandums, implementing go-to-market strategies, pre-screening potential buyers, negotiating deal terms, project managing the many parties associated with a transaction, and planning an orderly business transition. We are multi-disciplinary experts so that you don’t have to be.
Morro Bay, CA
$299,000
Roseville, CA
$210,000
Millbrae, CA
$48,000
San Jose, CA
$99,000
Yolo County, CA
$210,005
Orange County, CA
$1,500,000
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
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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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. |
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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.