Irvine, CA
$5,500,000
Irvine, CA
$5,500,000
San Diego, CA
$6,500,000
Orange County, CA
$39,500
California
Not Disclosed
Anaheim, CA
$195,000
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
California
$32,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,500,000
Mission Viejo, CA
Not Disclosed
Emeryville, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles, CA
$990,000
Monterey Park, CA
$990,000
Cupertino, CA
$6,950,000
Chico, CA
$950,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Madera County, CA
$1,300,000
Mark Smith
Summit Business Advisors
Serving Nevada County, CA
Established in 2008, Summit Business Advisors serves the High Sierra Business Communities from Lake Tahoe to Lake Almanor, CA. Mark Smith, Broker and Founder has over 40 years of experience working with businesses throughout the Western US. and is a 15 year member of the International Business and California Business Broker Associations. If you are an owner looking to exit and sell your business or a buyer looking to purchase a business, Summit has the track record and experience to assist you. We specialize in businesses in the Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing or Transportation sectors with sales between $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 and EBITDA of $100,000 or greater.
Sacramento County, CA
$8,400,000
Kings County, CA
$8,700,000
Kings County, CA
$8,400,000
Bakersfield, CA
$8,500,000
San Jose, CA
$5,600,000
Hemet, CA
$1,700,000
Pomona, CA
Not Disclosed
San Joaquin County, CA
$300,000
Inglewood, CA
$2,790,000
California
$1,500,000
West Covina, CA
$2,750,000
Ceres, CA
$1,900,000
Merced, CA
$1,900,000
Redding, CA
$8,200,000
Earlimart, CA
Not Disclosed
Nevada City, CA
Not Disclosed
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Newport Beach, CA
$20,000,000
Montebello, CA
$7,950,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,799,000
Fillmore, CA
$5,799,000
Chino, CA
$195,000
Fremont, CA
Not Disclosed
Kern County, CA
Not Disclosed
Lomita, CA
$789,000
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Trinity County, CA
$495,000
Ceres, CA
Not Disclosed
Gregory DiCristina
Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc
Serving Riverside County, CA
Started in 2004 and focused exclusively on business sales since 2006 Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc. has offices in two Southern California counties to best serve business owner and buyer needs from San Diego to Los Angeles and in between.
Van Nuys, CA
$115,000
Ventura, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles, CA
$7,999,000
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Ventura, CA
$1,100,000
San Diego County, CA
$3,600,000
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.