REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kings County, CA

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kings County, CA

Los Angeles County, CA

Burbank, CA

Sacramento, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Fresno County, CA
San Carlos, CA
Ventura, CA
Orange County, CA
Laguna Niguel, CA
Lake Elsinore, CA
Norwalk, CA
Yolo County, CA
Alameda County, CA
Azusa, CA
Brannon Poe
Poe Group Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Poe Group Advisors is the premier accounting practice intermediary firm in the accounting industry. With practices located throughout the U.S. and Canada, our company is known for our seamless process as well as our efficient and diligent approach to facilitating the buying and selling of CPA firms. Armed with a passion for people and unmatched expertise, our team of experts has a deep knowledge of accounting industry and an intense focus on maximizing value or minimizing risk.
Sonoma County, CA
Contra Costa County, CA
Rowland Heights, CA
Danville, CA
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Pomona, CA
Santa Barbara, CA
Sacramento County, CA
Fresno County, CA
Sonoma County, CA
San Diego, CA
Covina, CA
Monterey, CA
California
Monterey County, CA
Redondo Beach, CA
Palmdale, CA
Temecula, CA
Alameda County, CA
Riverside County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Oxnard, CA
Carson, CA
Kern County, CA
Huntington Park, CA
Alameda County, CA
Alameda County, CA
Minaz Ahamed
Major Properties
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Major Properties are the leading experts in commercial industrial real estate in and around the Los Angeles area. Headquartered in downtown Los Angeles for over 60 years, we deliver personal service and expert advise to our clients and investors.
San Carlos, CA
Contra Costa County, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
La Verne, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Sacramento County, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
Monterey County, CA
Encinitas, CA
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:
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.