California
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$225,000
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
Redwood City, CA
San Leandro, CA
Murrieta, CA
Moreno Valley, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oroville, CA
California
San Jose, CA
Steve Sharp, CBB, CBI
Sharp Business Brokers
Serving San Diego County, CA
Sharp Business Brokers is a full-service business brokerage agency specializing in the sale of businesses across a wide range of industries, including Service, Retail, Restaurants, Salons, Manufacturing, Transportation, Construction, Med Spas, Distribution, E-commerce, and Franchises. With a team of experienced agents, we provide business owners with expert guidance through every stage of the selling process, ensuring a seamless transition. Founded by Steve Sharp, a Certified Business Broker, Sharp Business Brokers was built on the principles of VALUE & SERVICE from start to finish. Steve has been selling businesses professionally since 2007 and has personally owned multiple businesses, including service, retail, wholesale distribution, and an online marketing agency. His hands-on experience with cash flow management, lease negotiations, employee challenges, and business growth gives Sharp Business Brokers a unique edge in understanding and addressing the needs of business owners. Whether you're looking to sell or buy a business, our team is committed to delivering expert guidance, strategic marketing, and strong negotiation to help you achieve your goals. Let Sharp Business Brokers put our experience to work for you!
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Bakersfield, CA
Artesia, CA
Fairfield, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Orange County, CA
San Joaquin County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Poway, CA
Los Angeles, CA
California
San Joaquin County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Moorpark, CA
Alameda County, CA
Vallejo, CA
Rancho Cordova, CA
Orange County, CA
Pacoima, CA
California
Apple Valley, CA
Huntington Park, CA
Contra Costa County, CA
Palmdale, CA
San Mateo County, CA
Francois Takle
Coldwell Banker Hallmark Realty
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Alameda County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Santa Cruz County, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Anaheim, CA
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mountain View, CA
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:
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.