Los Angeles County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California


Alhambra, CA

Hacienda Heights, CA

Santa Monica, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Lancaster, CA
Santa Ana, CA
Fremont, CA
Beverly Hills, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Diego County, CA
San Diego County, CA
Sonoma County, CA
San Francisco, CA
Newark, CA
Wasim Rahman
TNW BUSINESS BROKERS
Serving Sacramento County, CA
TNW Business Brokers Inc., based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is a full-service business brokerage firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, franchise owners, and investors buy and sell businesses with confidence and success. With deep expertise in franchise resales, restaurant and retail transactions, and small-to-mid-market business sales, TNW has built a trusted reputation for professionalism, transparency, and results.
Newark, CA
California
Fresno, CA
Folsom, CA
Carpinteria, CA
Alameda, CA
Norco, CA
Pasadena, CA
South Gate, CA
Hayward, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
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Los Angeles County, CA
Alameda County, CA
San Francisco, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Thousand Oaks, CA
Studio City, CA
San Joaquin County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Santa Barbara, CA
Orange County, CA
Contra Costa County, CA
Lancaster, CA
Merced County, CA
California
Rocklin, CA
Santa Cruz, CA
Orange County, CA
John Jomehri
KW Commercial - South Bay
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our commercial team consists of knowledgeable, results-driven individuals who aim to provide clients with one-of-a-kind experiences. We understand that choosing the right agent for you can be tough, which is why KW Commercial strives to make it easier. Take comfort in knowing that at KW Commercial you are not simply working with one individual; you are championed by a vast network of dedicated commercial real estate professionals.
Chatsworth, CA
Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
California
Mountain View, 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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