Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Ceres, CA
$650,000
Garden Grove, CA
$65,000
San Gabriel, CA
$130,000
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Orange County, CA
$288,000
Long Beach, CA
$415,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,120,000
Paso Robles, CA
$10,000
Fountain Valley, CA
$160,000
Walnut, CA
$160,000
Rowland Heights, CA
$99,000
Oakland, CA
$45,000
Carson, CA
$79,000
Artesia, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
Ran Kim
VR Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Artesia is centrally located between Los Angeles and Orange Counties. We also service the Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties. With over 20 agents, hundreds of listings, and thousands of businesses sold since 1982, we mean business!
Los Angeles, CA
$540,000
Simi Valley, CA
$120,000
Valley Glen, CA
$295,000
Placentia, CA
$300,000
West Hollywood, CA
$2,900,000
Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Westminster, CA
$199,000
Sonoma County, CA
$129,000
Anaheim, CA
$120,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$700,000
West Hollywood, CA
$249,000
Modesto, CA
$110,000
Walnut, CA
$95,000
Sacramento, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$300,000
Los Angeles, CA
$175,000
Oakland, CA
$79,000
Marina Del Rey, CA
$150,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$60,000
California
$540,000
Redwood City, CA
$200,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Los Angeles, CA
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$49,000
Los Angeles, CA
$725,000
Long Beach, CA
$90,000
Sacramento, CA
$20,000
Fresno, CA
$26,000
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 County, CA
$459,000
San Diego, CA
$69,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$500,000
Oak Park, CA
$39,999
San Jose, CA
$75,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
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.