Orange County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
Rancho Mirage, CA

Newark, CA

Whittier, CA
Long Beach, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
San Diego, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Elsinore, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego County, CA
San Jose, CA
Monterey, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
Jock Purtle
Business Exits Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Alameda County, CA
San Joaquin County, CA
Yuba City, CA
San Francisco, CA
Costa Mesa, CA
Stanislaus County, CA
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Kettleman City, CA
Mount Laguna, CA
Orange County, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, CA
California
South San Francisco, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaumont, CA
Alameda County, CA
Alameda County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Kern County, CA
California
Naval Base Ventura County, CA
Studio City, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Temecula, CA
San Luis Obispo County, CA
La Mirada, CA
Anaheim, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Balbir Arora
Arora Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Redwood City, CA
San Leandro, CA
Murrieta, CA
Moreno Valley, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oroville, CA
California
Buy or Sell a Business in California
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 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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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:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
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.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
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.
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