San Diego, CA
Businesses For Sale in California


San Jose, CA

San Mateo County, CA

South San Francisco, CA
Riverside County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Contra Costa County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Whittier, CA
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Barbara County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
12 Private Salon Suite for Sale with 2 buildings in historical Folsom
$1,899,999
Folsom, CA
Cerritos, CA
San Mateo County, CA
Manjit Singh
MS Real Estate Inc
Serving Alameda County, CA
Manjit Singh has provided outstanding business brokerage services throughout California, combining experience, market knowledge, and a results-driven approach.
Monterey County, CA
Camarillo, CA
Palo Verde, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Seal Beach, CA
Simi Valley, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Luxury Mobile Pet Grooming Business For Sale
$775,000
Beverly Hills, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Compton, CA
Compton, CA
Eureka, CA
San Diego, CA
La Habra Heights, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Huntington Beach, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Inglewood, CA
Carlsbad, CA
Nicolaus, CA
Own a Piece of a Premier Baseball & Softball Training Facility
$1,750,000
Los Alamitos, CA
Perris, CA
Sacramento County, CA
Tulare County, CA
Riverside County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Campbell, CA
San Diego County, CA
San Francisco, CA
Luke Middendorf, CBB
Sacramento Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento Business Brokers represents owners selling businesses across Greater Sacramento. Founded by Luke Middendorf, CBB, the firm pairs in-depth deal marketing with proactive buyer outreach, reaching prospective buyers who aren't actively searching but will act on the right opportunity. The seller is at the center of every engagement, handled with the discretion a confidential sale requires. Most firms list a business and wait. Sacramento Business Brokers builds a deeper Confidential Information Memorandum, positions the business the way a buyer evaluates it, and finds the buyer through built prospect lists, professional networks, and direct outreach. The result is a wider field of buyers and a better chance of reaching the right one. The firm works with business owners in the $500K to $5M range across Greater Sacramento, including Placer and El Dorado counties, and selectively elsewhere in California. We handle every inquiry in strict confidence.
Ukiah, CA
San Jose, CA
Established Southern California Family Medicine Practice
San Bernardino County, CA
Sylmar, CA
San Jose, CA
Sacramento, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Orange County, CA
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Contra Costa County, CA
Rancho Cucamonga, 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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