Imperial County, CA
$2,250,000
Imperial County, CA
$2,250,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$325,000
San Diego County, CA
$49,000
Norco, CA
$40,000
El Dorado County, CA
$300,000
San Diego, CA
$2,500,000
Oakland, CA
$529,000
California
$2,100,000
Los Angeles, CA
$580,000
Artesia, CA
$260,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Downey, CA
$300,000
East Los Angeles, CA
$249,000
$275,000
Los Angeles, CA
Huntington Beach, CA
$69,000
San Diego County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $456,000
Tyler Evans
So-Cal Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Seller Representation Only! We represent sellers, not buyers, and have been doing it for over 30 years and have an outstanding 90+% Success Rate! We encourage you to spend time on our website ( www.so-calbusinessbrokers.com ) as it is our means of sharing a lot of vital information that can help you avoid mistakes and maximize your transaction. At a minimum, view and understand The Best Possible Transaction and The Sales Process and you will know more than 90% of the people who want to sell their businesses and a lot more than most business brokers. We concentrate our coverage in Southern California with a major emphasis on Orange County, San Diego County and Los Angeles County and we do not charge an ‘up-front’ fee. Many in this industry charge for valuations, industry reviews, ‘packaging’, expenses, etc. and our sole compensation is a Success Fee that is paid when your transaction closes —- in essence, we only get paid when you get paid and if we can’t sell your business at a price and upon terms acceptable to you, then you do not owe us a dime!
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Lemon Grove, CA
$50,000
Sacramento, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $245,746
Azusa, CA
$800,000
Available Nationwide
$119,995
Cupertino, CA
$3,500,000
Hanford, CA
$500,000
$14,999,999
San Bernardino, CA
Oakland, CA
$250,000
Westlake Village, CA
$450,000
Los Angeles, CA
$79,000
Los Angeles, CA
$299,990
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Tracy, CA
$190,000
La Habra, CA
$325,000
Available Nationwide
$200,000
Escondido, CA
$150,000
Fremont, CA
$220,000
$35,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Ventura County, CA
$75,000
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$375,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Stevenson Ranch, CA
$225,000
Alpine, CA
$179,999
Los Angeles, CA
$850,000
Bakersfield, CA
$750,000
Santa Ana, CA
$219,900
Jen Spaletta
Century 21 Select commercial Group
Serving Glenn County, CA
The Century 21 Select Commercial division. We cover the full spectrum of commercial real estate categories, including business brokerage Mergers and Acquisitions and development. We are a specialized group of full-service real estate advisors that provide clients with unparalleled experience in buying, selling, exchanging or leasing real estate.
San Diego County, CA
$31,999
Redondo Beach, CA
$775,000
$120,000
Alamo, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$4,699,999
San Diego County, CA
$125,000
Available in California
$75,000
Mountain House, CA
$250,000
Menlo Park, CA
$675,000
San Jose, CA
$1,100,000
San Francisco, CA
$725,000
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
California
$200,000
Monterey County, CA
$235,000
California
$450,000
Menlo Park, CA
$95,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
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.