Los Angeles, CA
$3,900,000
Los Angeles, CA
$3,900,000
San Bruno, CA
$30,000
Moorpark, CA
$135,000
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Orange County, CA
$75,000
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $10,000
Vallejo, CA
$125,000
Rancho Cordova, CA
$700,000
Wilmington, CA
$2,250,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$400,000
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Santa Clara, CA
$6,695,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut Creek, CA
$1,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alamo, CA
$1,650,000
San Diego County, CA
$370,000
North Hollywood, CA
$289,000
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.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pleasanton, CA
$1,500,000
Riverside County, CA
$840,000
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,200,000
Huntington Park, CA
$283,000
Corona, CA
$3,195,688
Orange County, CA
$499,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$135,000
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$550,000
Pacoima, CA
$129,000
Sacramento, CA
$180,000
Los Angeles, CA
$179,000
Newport Beach, CA
$450,000
Alamo, CA
$118,000
California
$1,570,000
Santa Clara, CA
$160,000
Sacramento County, CA
$110,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Auberry, CA
$1,250,000
Orange County, CA
$12,000,000
California
$6,000,000
San Diego, CA
$265,000
Palm Springs, CA
$320,000
Pomona, CA
$247,000
Apple Valley, CA
$440,000
Huntington Park, CA
$235,000
Concord, CA
$200,000
Fremont, CA
$250,000
Susan Mehravar
Liberty Business Advisors
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
My office called me QUEEN Agent: and in Bay Area, business owner called me DEAL MAKER. Number one agent as only agent as woman in Bay Area sell at LEAST 2 gas stations and 15 restaurants yearly. Also, number one the best agent to get at least 18 listing in office.
Los Angeles, CA
$110,000
Palo Alto, CA
$186,000
Sacramento, CA
$250,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$480,000
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
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.