Arcadia, CA
$143,000
Arcadia, CA
$143,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$1,800,000
Oakland, CA
$370,000
Alameda County, CA
$175,000
Monrovia, CA
$159,000
Los Angeles, CA
$349,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,100,000
Riverside County, CA
$340,000
Milpitas, CA
$160,000
California
$350,000
Kern County, CA
$500,000
San Francisco County, CA
$199,000
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Antioch, CA
$280,000
Santa Monica, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $105,000
Sacramento County, CA
$125,000
Richard Schammel, CBB
Venture Advisors Business Sales & Acquisitions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Venture Investors Business Sales and Acquisitions works with individuals and corporations, representing privately held businesses of all types, with revenue in the range or $3M - $50M. We represent Sellers, and take a proactive, consultive approach to guide and help our clients through each step of the sales transaction or acquisition process. Our services include: • Pre-sale preparation and consulting, • Business valuation and pricing, • Screening and presentation of qualified candidates, • Preparation of all transactional documentation, and • Management of the due diligence and closing processes
San Francisco, CA
$195,000
California
$250,000
Saratoga, CA
$250,000
Shasta County, CA
$315,000
Winnetka, CA
$600,000
San Francisco, CA
$200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
Eagle Rock, CA
$670,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$139,000
Santa Cruz, CA
$550,000
Anaheim, CA
$168,000
Shasta County, CA
$549,000
Northridge, CA
$80,000
Los Angeles, CA
$770,000
Ladera Ranch, CA
$149,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$780,000
Torrance, CA
$795,000
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $528,000
Butte County, CA
$1,200,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$1,100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,800,000
Orange County, CA
$695,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$550,000
Alameda County, CA
$250,000
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Prunedale, CA
$149,000
Shasta County, CA
$1,000,000
Ventura, CA
$575,000
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
Santa Monica, CA
$249,000
San Bernardino, CA
$375,000
Grass Valley, CA
$315,000
San Jose, CA
$395,000
San Lorenzo, CA
$249,000
Agoura Hills, CA
$2,500,000
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. |
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.