California
Not Disclosed

California
Not Disclosed

Santa Clara County, CA
$499,000

Saratoga, CA
$375,888

California
$400,000
Riverside County, CA
Not Disclosed
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
$4,500,000
San Diego County, CA
$100,000
Oceanside, CA
$695,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pasadena, CA
$6,950,000
Yolo County, CA
$860,000
Sonoma County, CA
Not Disclosed
San Diego County, CA
$80,000
California
$89,000
Ventura County, CA
$250,000
Riverside County, CA
$11,000,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
$125,000
Dustin Sigall
SD Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
With over 800 businesses sold nationwide since 2007, our team is the largest and most experienced group of Business Advisors in Southern California. We specialize in selling companies across all industries. From main street to lower middle-market M&A transactions. We match qualified buyers with quality businesses while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Commerce, CA
$149,000
Oakland, CA
$3,300,000
Fresno, CA
$425,000
Sacramento County, CA
$175,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange, CA
$650,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$732,000
La Quinta, CA
$300,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$3,600,000
Riverside, CA
$750,000
Nevada County, CA
$375,000
Ontario, CA
$2,400,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,499,900
Orange County, CA
$600,000
Danville, CA
$110,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
California
$35,000,000
San Diego, CA
$299,999
West Covina, CA
$160,000
Salinas, CA
$1,299,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
$2,700,000
Alameda, CA
$250,000
San Diego, CA
$140,000
San Diego, CA
$1,750,000
Los Angeles, CA
$6,950,000
Riverside County, CA
$1,900,000
Barstow, CA
$399,999
Orange, CA
$295,000
TROY ARCHULETA
TIG Commercial Inc
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
TIG Commercial, established in 2023, addresses the growing need for specialized Commercial and Business Broker Services. Our mission is to empower business owners, from startups to well-established enterprises, by guiding them towards full ownership of their ventures. We aim to liberate small business owners from the constraints imposed by landlords who often manipulate their time and finances. By providing strategic support, we focus on restoring control over ownership, time, leverage, and income back into the hands of the small business community. At TIG Commercial, we are dedicated to fostering independence and ensuring that our clients thrive in their respective markets.
Los Angeles, CA
$59,000
Los Angeles, CA
$160,000
Daly City, CA
$249,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Sacramento County, CA
$750,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
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. |
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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.