Orange County, CA
$4,500,000
Orange County, CA
$4,500,000
San Jose, CA
$775,000
Madera County, CA
$375,000
Rialto, CA
$2,100,000
Santa Ana, CA
$225,000
Murrieta, CA
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cathedral City, CA
$8,350,000
Glendale, CA
$200,000
Menifee, CA
$249,000
Santa Cruz, CA
$220,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$320,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
La Jolla, CA
$129,000
$295,000
San Diego, CA
San Diego County, CA
$50,000
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Sands Investment Group
Sands Investment Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sands Investment Group specializes in the buying and selling of investment properties for private institutions and investors nationwide. Our brokers are experts in their product type, from restaurants to retail and everything in between. Our company of distinguished experts in all aspects of investment properties bring a proven track record to the table with over 4,800+ transactions in 48 states and $9.2 Billion in commercial real estate transactions—and counting.
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
North Hollywood, CA
$950,000
Atascadero, CA
$25,000
Alameda County, CA
$99,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $100,000
Sacramento County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $9,000,000
Bloomington, CA
$1,295,000
Alameda, CA
$215,000
$150,000
Torrance, CA
Sacramento County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $88,267
Escondido, CA
$50,000
National City, CA
$99,999
San Jose, CA
$168,000
Fresno, CA
$1,645,000
Hayward, CA
$188,000
Newark, CA
$385,000
Yucaipa, CA
$725,000
Orange County, CA
$245,000
Pittsburg, CA
$275,000
$275,000
San Diego, CA
Garden Grove, CA
$95,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,100,000
San Francisco, CA
$195,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$3,600,000
Newport Beach, CA
$390,000
Orange County, CA
$195,000
Fountain Valley, CA
$160,000
Studio City, CA
$1,800,000
Maury O'Hearn
Premier Property Group
Serving El Dorado County, CA
Car Guy Real Estate Premier Property Group / Car Guy Real Estate We know that this is a niche market but after all we are Car Guys too and feel that our experience in real estate combined with a life-time addiction to cars is a perfect match. We would like to share with you our passion and commitment to hunt down that perfect property just as we would a Speedster in a barn. As you know, most car stories start out as roomers until some lucky guy makes a find. Let us help you make that find by using our laser focused technology. After all if we can find you the perfect property it will not only give you more time to play with your toys it might just have enough room for a few more!
Garden Grove, CA
$45,000
Orange County, CA
$249,000
$350,000
Atascadero, CA
Clovis, CA
$300,000
San Diego County, CA
$399,000
Palm Springs, CA
$198,000
Berkeley, CA
$250,000
San Clemente, CA
$600,000
Milpitas, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$419,000
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.