Long Beach, CA
$375,000
Long Beach, CA
$375,000

Placer County, CA
$120,000

Los Angeles County, CA
$2,750,000

Los Angeles, CA
$1,350,000
El Monte, CA
$2,950,000
Oakland, CA
$200,000
Diamond Bar, CA
$50,000
Pasadena, CA
$97,000
Eagle Rock, CA
$99,000
Temecula, CA
$110,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,594,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$800,000
Santa Ana, CA
$250,000
$350,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
Escondido, CA
$149,999
Orange County, CA
$390,000
Dr. & Eileen Prudhont
The Business Brokers, LLC. in NV. & The Business Brokers, Inc. in CA
Serving Riverside County, CA
Dr. John and Eileen have been helping Buyers and Sellers of Businesses, Franchises, Commercial and Residential Investment Real Estate for over, a combined, 50 years. Our extensive Business Brokerage experience includes: ATM & Vending Businesses E-Commerce Businesses Restaurants and Bars/Taverns C-Stores, Liquor Stores Gas Stations, both Un-Branded and Branded Both Re-sale and New Franchises Fitness/Gyms Bars and Restaurants Automotive Repair Shops, Tire Retail & Repair/Replacement Shops and Oil Change Facilities Retail and Service Businesses including Interior Design, Furniture, Home Decor and more Medical Businesses including Podiatry, Chiropractic, Orthopedic, ASC's and more Fashion and High Fashion Clothing Stores Real Property, Land and Business Combination Sales Commercial Real Estate Lease Negotiation and Sales and so many more! Please call for us details. In NEVADA: The Business Brokers, LLC. is a Business Brokerage with Dr. John & Eileen Prudhont as Principals/Business Brokers In CALIFORNIA: The Biz Brokers, Inc. is a Business Brokerage with Dr. John & Eileen Prudhont as Vice President & President/Business Brokers We serve all of all of Nevada from our Las Vegas, NV office & California from our Newport Beach, CA office. Eileen: NV DRE: BUSB.0006956.BKR. |. Eileen: CA BRE: 01307577 John: NV DRE: BUSB.0006958.BKR. | John: CA BRE: 01178776 Nevada: 5510 S Fort Apache Rd. Ste. 451 Las Vegas, NV 89148, Phone: 702-802-8090 California: 301 Bayview Circle, Suite 104, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Phone: 661-347-6985
Mono County, CA
$1,400,000
Orange County, CA
$129,000
Placer County, CA
$120,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$595,000
Marin County, CA
$149,000
Orange County, CA
$780,000
Paramount, CA
$1,000,000
Orange County, CA
$178,000
$3,500,000
Garden Grove, CA
Orange County, CA
$1,500,000
Milpitas, CA
$250,000
Orange County, CA
$240,000
San Pedro, CA
$375,000
California
$3,250,000
Alhambra, CA
$50,000
South El Monte, CA
$220,000
Roseville, CA
$25,000
Sacramento, CA
$99,000
Carlsbad, CA
$700,000
$80,000
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego, CA
$79,000
San Jose, CA
$120,000
Orange County, CA
$179,000
Calabasas, CA
$450,000
Long Beach, CA
$249,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$180,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Yucaipa, CA
$1,750,000
San Diego, CA
Not Disclosed
Thomas Chang
BisBroker
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Sacramento, CA
$160,000
$269,000
Tustin, CA
Duarte, CA
$3,500,000
Sacramento, CA
$125,000
Orange County, CA
$25,000
Cypress, CA
$175,000
Orange, CA
$399,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$395,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$1,999,990
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.