Sierra Madre, CA
Businesses For Sale in California


Redding, CA

National City, CA

Roseville, CA
Alameda County, CA
San Mateo County, CA
San Mateo County, CA
Brea, CA
Canoga Park, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Ventura County, CA
Barstow, CA
San Diego Water Restoration Package – Complete Fleet & Hard Assets
$200,000
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Orange County, CA
Charles "jj" Choi
Action Realty Task Holdings, LLC.
Serving Orange County, CA
Torrance, CA
La Mesa, CA
Fresno, CA
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California
Sherman Oaks, CA
San Diego, CA
Sutter County, CA
Agoura Hills, CA
Restaurant for sale in Pasadena
$100,000
Pasadena, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Diego County, CA
Chino, CA
Moorpark, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Sonora, CA
West Covina, CA
San Jose, CA
Monterey County, CA
Long Beach, CA
Prime Orange County ServiceMaster Restore Territory
$450,000
Tustin, CA
San Jose, CA
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego County, CA
La Mirada, CA
Hayward, CA
Los Angeles, CA
San Jose, CA
Pico Rivera, CA
Karim Karmaly
Century Real Estate and Finance Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
The last few years have seen the market bounce back sharply as home prices hover at or near their all time highs. The pull back of 2007-08 which saw prices fall up to 50% seems to have been forgotten and it has again become a seller’s market. It is still a good environment to buy though. Interest rates remain low and if you know where to look, there are plenty of opportunities to buy your dream business, investment, buy, sell, refinance and home.
Anaheim, CA
Berkeley, CA
Factory-Built Modular Dwelling & ADU Plans — California-Approved & Cer
$65,000
Newport Beach, CA
Contra Costa County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
San Jose, CA
Fremont, CA
Wilmington, CA
San Diego County, CA
Thousand Oaks, 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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