Oxnard, CA
Businesses For Sale in California


Yolo County, CA

San Diego County, CA

Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Park, CA
Sun Valley, CA
Long Beach, CA
Granite Bay, CA
Sonoma, CA
San Francisco, CA
Carson, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Clarita, CA
Fremont, CA
San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco, CA
Burbank, CA
Nanda Nandkishore, M&AMI, CBI
Acacia Group, Inc.
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Check out the company website at www.AcaciaGroupInc.com for details of our services.
San Francisco, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Barbara County, CA
San Lorenzo, CA
Santa Cruz, CA
Rancho Cordova, CA
Dublin, CA
Butte County, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Costa Mesa, CA
Alameda County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Alameda County, CA
Monterey Park, CA
San Diego, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Ana, CA
California
Laguna Niguel, CA
California
Murrieta, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Mountain View, CA
El Sobrante, CA
Riverside, CA
San Joaquin County, CA
San Diego, CA
Jason Keyz
KEYZ Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
KEYZ Business Broker is a Southern California–based business brokerage firm led by principal broker Jason Keyz, proudly serving Orange County, Los Angeles County, and San Diego County. We specialize in the confidential sale of privately-held businesses and the representation of qualified buyers seeking established, profitable companies to acquire. Built on integrity, discretion, and results, our boutique approach means every client receives senior-level attention from valuation through closing. Whether you're a business owner planning your exit strategy or an entrepreneur searching for the right opportunity, KEYZ Business Broker delivers expert guidance, accurate business valuations, and skilled negotiation that protects your interests at every step. With multilingual capabilities in English, Spanish, Hindi, Sindhi, and Tagalog, we proudly serve Southern California's diverse business community — bridging cultural and language gaps that other firms overlook. CA DRE Licensed Broker #01906778.
Alameda County, CA
Garden Grove, CA
San Jose, CA
Folsom, CA
Monterey, CA
Oxnard, 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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