Los Angeles County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California


Los Angeles County, CA

Alameda County, CA

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento, CA
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego, CA
Stanislaus County, CA
Riverside County, CA
City Of Industry, CA
Panorama City, CA
Ventura County, CA
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Lower-Entry Bay Area ATM Portfolio With Operations Already in Place
$490,000
San Francisco County, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
Kacy Carlsen
Kacy Carlsen - The Business Matchmaker
Serving Riverside County, CA
Kacy Carlsen is The Business Matchmaker, helping connect business owners ready for their next chapter with qualified buyers looking for the right opportunity. Whether you're selling a successful business or searching for one to own, Kacy provides personalized guidance through every stage of the process. From confidential business valuations and strategic marketing to buyer qualification, negotiations, and closing coordination, her focus is on creating the right match for both parties. As a lifelong entrepreneur, business owner, and marketer, Kacy understands that selling a business is more than a financial transaction—it's often one of life's biggest decisions. Every business has a story, and every buyer has a vision. Her role is to bring the two together with professionalism, confidentiality, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. Serving business buyers and sellers throughout Southern California, Kacy also assists clients with commercial real estate opportunities related to business acquisitions, investments, and owner-user properties. It all starts with a confidential conversation.
San Mateo County, CA
California
Los Angeles, CA
California
San Mateo County, CA
Riverside County, CA
Sherman Oaks, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Turn-Key Smoke Shop for Sale – Fully Built Out – Orange County, CA
$100,000
Orange, CA
San Francisco, CA
California
San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
Berkeley, CA
Concord, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Torrance, CA
Lakewood, CA
San Jose, CA
Sacramento Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
Sacramento, CA
San Francisco, CA
Sonoma County, CA
Burbank, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Pacifica, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tulare County, CA
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Cupertino, CA
Newport Beach, CA
David Lee
J1 Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
restaurant, office, Irvine, sushi, retail, Los Angeles, Down town, Japanese, Ramen, Orange county,
Irvine, CA
Placer County, CA
Big Bear Auto Repair
$350,000
Big Bear Lake, CA
Riverside County, CA
Burbank, CA
San Diego County, CA
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Orange County, CA
Bakersfield, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
San Clemente, CA
Buy or Sell a Business in California
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
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
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.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
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.
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