Napa, CA
$5,500,000
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
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.
Los Angeles, CA
$6,100,000
Corning, CA
$1,800,000
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
Fontana, CA
Not Disclosed
Buellton, CA
$8,750,000
Fresno, CA
$1,939,000
Kings County, CA
$18,000,000
Santa Barbara, CA
Not Disclosed
California
$11,995,000
San Bernardino, CA
$3,750,000
Moss Landing, CA
Not Disclosed
Thousand Oaks, CA
Not Disclosed
Tehama County, CA
$490,000
Madera, CA
Not Disclosed
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Orange, CA
$180,000
Escondido, CA
$399,999
San Bernardino, CA
$8,990,000
Modesto, CA
$1,300,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,200,000
Alameda County, CA
$299,000
Rainbow, CA
$5,999,000
Atwater, CA
$150,000
sarbjit sandhu
BRG Realty
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
We specialize in the sale of Small Businesses. Whether it is a Bar or Restaurant, a Retail Store, Gas Station, a Manufacturing, a Wholesale, A Distribution or a Service Business, we have all levels and can find the PERFECT business for you. We provided guidance on all aspect of acquiring a Small Business.
Big Bear, CA
$995,000
Los Angeles, CA
$2,950,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,250,000
Alameda County, CA
$749,000
Oceanside, CA
Not Disclosed
San Francisco, CA
$5,694,000
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.