Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Moreno Valley, CA
$6,549,000
Hayward, CA
Not Disclosed
El Dorado County, CA
$850,000
Anaheim, CA
$2,950,000
Lynwood, CA
$7,000,000
Los Angeles, CA
$3,500,000
Canyon Country, CA
$899,000
Santa Paula, CA
$2,996,000
Lancaster, CA
$3,399,000
Fresno County, CA
$760,000
Moss Landing, CA
Not Disclosed
Cutler, CA
$650,000
Amador City, CA
$1,499,000
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Capitola, CA
$725,000
Aaron Pfeffer
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
Kern County, CA
$2,250,000
Napa County, CA
$15,900,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000
Kern County, CA
$3,900,000
Los Angeles, CA
$950,000
San Leandro, CA
$3,500,000
Palo Alto, CA
Not Disclosed
Marin County, CA
$1,250,000
Oakland, CA
Not Disclosed
Napa, CA
$5,500,000
San Diego, CA
$720,000
Emeryville, CA
$2,900,000
Orange, CA
Not Disclosed
Fremont, CA
$1,149,000
Sonora, CA
$4,250,000
Madera County, CA
$5,600,000
Orland, CA
$15,000,000
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Pacifica, CA
Not Disclosed
Palo Alto, CA
$25,000,000
Vallejo, CA
$4,000,000
Palm Desert, CA
Not Disclosed
Tulare County, CA
$7,500,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$9,300,000
Kern County, CA
$10,200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$6,100,000
Corning, CA
$1,800,000
Pramod Patel
Just Elementary, Inc. Commercial Business Brokers.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers has assisted owners with selling a diverse array of businesses including: Tool & Die Manufacturing Electrical Contractor Service Television Studio Catering Business Burger King with Real Estate Recording Studio Injection Molding Business Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers helps clients evaluate businesses to determine their value and helps determine what steps are necessary to make the business more valuable.
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$2,980,000
Big Bear Lake, CA
$2,250,000
Orange, CA
$649,000
Glendora, CA
$349,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
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.