Burbank, CA
$120,000

Burbank, CA
$120,000

Milpitas, CA
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000

California
$50,000
California
Not Disclosed
Fountain Valley, CA
$125,000
Cupertino, CA
$268,000
Dublin, CA
$1,400,000
Santa Cruz, CA
$320,000
California
Not Disclosed
Arleta, CA
$125,000
Chino, CA
$675,000
Fairfield, CA
$1,700,000
$800,000
Marysville, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
$5,350,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$425,000
Manjit Singh
MS Real Estate Inc.
Serving Alameda County, CA
Manjit Singh has provided outstanding business brokerage services throughout California, combining experience, market knowledge, and a results-driven approach.
California
$425,000
Encino, CA
$110,000
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Irvine, CA
$249,000
California
$1,461,539
California
$2,900,000
Tustin, CA
$199,000
Winnetka, CA
$70,000
$280,000
Simi Valley, CA
Seal Beach, CA
$530,000
Los Angeles, CA
$229,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$195,000
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$145,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Turlock, CA
$795,000
Modesto, CA
$475,000
Turlock, CA
$600,000
Chatsworth, CA
$79,000
California
$225,000
Santa Maria, CA
California
$775,000
Morgan Hill, CA
$1,900,000
California
$275,000
Fresno County, CA
$650,000
Alhambra, CA
$250,000
Orange County, CA
$1,850,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$224,999
John Jomehri
KW Commercial - South Bay
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our commercial team consists of knowledgeable, results-driven individuals who aim to provide clients with one-of-a-kind experiences. We understand that choosing the right agent for you can be tough, which is why KW Commercial strives to make it easier. Take comfort in knowing that at KW Commercial you are not simply working with one individual; you are championed by a vast network of dedicated commercial real estate professionals.
Kern County, CA
$210,000
Huntington Park, CA
$299,000
$300,000
Santa Clarita, CA
Monterey County, CA
$849,000
Sonoma County, CA
$179,000
North Hollywood, CA
$350,000
San Jose, CA
$120,000
Long Beach, CA
$50,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$389,000
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
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. |
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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.