Rialto, CA
$995,000
Rialto, CA
$995,000
North Hollywood, CA
$149,000
Sonoma County, CA
$575,000
Palm Desert, CA
$439,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$300,000
Hayward, CA
$2,995,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,385,000
Orange County, CA
$175,000
California
$70,000
Riverside, CA
$159,888
Orange County, CA
$1,600,000
Eastvale, CA
$49,000
California
$600,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,700,000
California
$210,000
Milpitas, CA
$150,000
Carter Asefi
FranBizNetwork
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
FranBizNetwork was founded by veteran franchise business brokers Carter Asefi and Emily Burns in order to bring buyers, sellers and franchise professionals together, and to serve as a resource to the franchise business community. With over 60 years in combined brokerage experience, we know that each transaction is different, and are committed to serving the unique needs of our clients. The business brokers working with FranBizNetwork know how to anticipate and avoid potential issues before they become problems, and are pros at keeping transactions on the right track. All FranBizNetwork listings are posted on our website. Please visit us at www.FranBizNetwork.com and see what's new.
Northridge, CA
$400,000
Northridge, CA
$150,000
California
Cash Flow: $750,000
Arcadia, CA
$168,888
San Joaquin County, CA
$199,000
San Jose, CA
$148,888
Los Angeles, CA
$95,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Cash Flow: $1,300,000
Sherman Oaks, CA
$149,000
Corona, CA
$80,000
San Diego County, CA
$159,000
Kern County, CA
$2,800,000
Lynwood, CA
$225,000
San Bernardino, CA
$120,000
Redwood City, CA
$1,350,000
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Oakland, CA
$225,000
California
$2,200,000
Irvine, CA
$185,000
Oakland, CA
$353,000
Sacramento, CA
$1,000,000
Van Nuys, CA
$169,000
Belmont Shore, CA
$199,000
Irvine, CA
$299,000
California
$2,000,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$350,000
Pacoima, CA
$358,000
Santa Cruz, CA
$49,000
Michael Langford
Citizens Business Group
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Torrance, CA
$1,300,000
Monrovia, CA
$400,000
San Diego County, CA
$315,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$949,000
Bakersfield, CA
$500,000
San Diego County, CA
Cash Flow: $236,516
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.