Stockton, CA
$899,000
Stockton, CA
$899,000
Victorville, CA
$65,000
Orange County, CA
$190,000
Sacramento, CA
$2,100,000
Sacramento County, CA
$950,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Jacinto, CA
$650,000
Sacramento County, CA
$325,000
Walnut, CA
$1,500,000
Marietta, CA
$650,000
Orlando, CA
$525,000
Orlando, CA
$1,175,000
San Jose, CA
$279,000
Fair Oaks, CA
$175,000
$125,000
Pasadena, CA
Santa Clarita, CA
$395,000
Irvine, CA
$302,000
Johnathan Choe
TransWorld
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. Transworld Business Advisors was founded in 1979 in South Florida and quickly grew into one of the largest business brokerage firms in the United States. With more than 300 offices in 49 of the United States and in 19 countries, Transworld Business Advisors is the global leader in helping our clients gain global reach while working with local offices that are owned and operated.
Santa Ana, CA
$250,000
Belmont, CA
$49,000
Chula Vista, CA
$129,999
Ocala, CA
$1,450,000
Ocala, CA
$850,000
Marietta, CA
$800,000
Marietta, CA
$375,000
California
$10,500,000
$199,000
Sacramento, CA
San Carlos, CA
$9,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dixon, CA
$5,456,131
Los Angeles, CA
$380,000
Bakersfield, CA
$280,000
San Francisco, CA
$1,950,000
San Jose, CA
$198,000
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$750,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$650,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$99,000
$300,000
Orange County, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Markleeville, CA
$499,000
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Orange County, CA
$389,000
Santa Cruz, CA
$229,900
San Mateo County, CA
$148,000
Riverside, CA
$550,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$225,999
San Jose, CA
$99,988
Belma Dizdarevic
Business Team
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Business Team is the largest business broker in the Western US with over 80 associates. We specialize in selling privately held businesses up to $100MM in revenue.
Redondo Beach, CA
$500,000
Sacramento, CA
$70,000
$150,000
San Diego, CA
Westminster, CA
$1,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Murrieta, CA
$2,132,500
Simi Valley, CA
$400,000
South El Monte, CA
$149,999
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,100,000
Carson, CA
$750,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$730,000
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.