Los Angeles County, CA
$320,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$320,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
La Jolla, CA
$129,000
San Diego County, CA
$50,000
Orange County, CA
$199,000
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
$800,000
Irvine, CA
Sacramento County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $88,267
Escondido, CA
$50,000
Kan Loi
Bradshaw International Properties
Serving Orange County, CA
Bradshaw International Properties - Your Partner in Business Transitions At Bradshaw International Properties, we understand that buying or selling a business is a pivotal decision. As a dedicated business team, we provide comprehensive, expert guidance throughout every stage of the transaction. We specialize in facilitating seamless transitions for businesses across diverse sectors, with a particular focus on franchises, food service, and retail. Our approach is built on a foundation of integrity, discretion, and personalized service. We leverage our extensive network, market knowledge, and proven methodologies to meticulously match buyers and sellers, considering strategic fit, financial capabilities, and long-term goals. We also guide clients through the complexities of due diligence, ensuring transparency and minimizing risks. We advocate for our clients, skillfully negotiating terms that align with their objectives. We manage the closing process efficiently, ensuring a seamless and successful transfer of ownership. Our team of possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in business transactions. We are committed to providing exceptional service, fostering trust, and achieving optimal outcomes for our clients. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or simply explore your options, Bradshaw International Properties is your trusted partner in realizing your business goals.
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
$295,000
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
Garden Grove, CA
$45,000
Orange County, CA
$249,000
$150,000
Torrance, 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
$165,000
Zoom Brokers
Zoom Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Zoom Business Brokers is a highly accomplished team of dedicated and trustworthy professionals who are pioneering the process to skillfully guide, advise, and facilitate your seamless business transactions. Our team of industry veterans embodies over 230 years of collective real-world experience and will provide you with mindful expertise and resources to buy, sell, or merge your business with their decades of training and practice and an extensive relationship network. Regardless of your business size, industry or locale, our qualified brokers are relentless in our innovative approach to fully and efficiently service your needs – from expert guidance to transactions – that will ultimately save you valuable time and money and allow you to remain focused on what you do best in running your business. Our brokers embrace collaboration and are carefully selected for our team because of their integrity and professionalism. We are tenacious in our objective to provide exceptional service, and in doing so our team is uncompromising in protecting your confidential information and aligning the interests of all parties for mutual success. The rigorous, industry-leading training of our brokers results in sound, smart advice and the highest professional standards that we employ in providing you with support that is both reliable and creative as we facilitate your business transactions.
San Francisco, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $3,500,000
La Crescenta, CA
$180,000
$275,000
San Diego, CA
San Diego County, CA
$500,000
North Highlands, CA
$180,000
Encinitas, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,000,000
Newark, CA
$185,000
Hawthorne, CA
$750,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$179,000
Fontana, CA
$88,600
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.