Shasta County, CA
$1,795,000
Shasta County, CA
$1,795,000
Los Angeles, CA
$229,000
Shasta County, CA
$329,000
Tehama County, CA
$65,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego County, CA
$395,000
Monterey County, CA
$950,000
San Francisco, CA
$199,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$700,000
Redding, CA
$1,200,000
Lancaster, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $90,000
Orange County, CA
$899,000
Sonoma County, CA
$240,000
Orange County, CA
$225,000
$399,000
Aptos, CA
Ventura County, CA
$1,000,000
Torrance, CA
$87,000
R. Everett Roff
California Business Exchange
Serving San Diego County, CA
Pasadena, CA
$120,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $36,000
Riverside County, CA
$1,700,000
Cerritos, CA
$199,000
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$65,000
Orange, CA
$169,000
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $768,246
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000
Glendora, CA
$350,000
Hayward, CA
$250,000
Auburn, CA
$130,000
Anaheim, CA
$160,000
Pacifica, CA
$297,000
Los Angeles, CA
$210,000
Solano County, CA
$300,000
Ventura County, CA
$275,000
$110,000
Norwalk, CA
Sun Valley, CA
$525,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $150,000
Nevada County, CA
$220,000
Aliso Viejo, CA
$650,000
Los Angeles, CA
$95,500
Bakersfield, CA
$95,000
Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Long Beach, CA
$250,000
Jon Franz
Franchise Clearly
Serving Riverside County, CA
5 Step Franchise Resale Program: Buying/selling a business can be a very complicated process. We simplified the process into 5 easy steps. Our role is to guide all parties through the business sale process from start to finish. We provide all parties free guest access to our patent-pending 5 STEP RESALE PROGRAM: a defined resale program used to effectively educate and efficiently communicate each step of the business sale process (eliminating surprises). Without this process, units are slow to sell or even close down and bring down the overall team. With the help of FRANCHISE CLEARLY, I assure you we will make the process as smooth and efficient as possible.
Los Angeles County, CA
$280,000
Chatsworth, CA
$370,000
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego, CA
$500,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,400,000
San Diego, CA
$990,000
Orange County, CA
$365,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$244,000
El Monte, CA
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Simi Valley, CA
$2,700,000
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.