San Diego, CA
Businesses in California For Sale


Orange County, CA
Pleasanton, CA

Artesia, CA
Claremont, CA
Davis, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Los Gatos, CA
Berkeley, CA
Pasadena, CA
Available in California
Marina Del Rey, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
High-Margin Retail Business/ Ideal First Business/ Proven Systems
$152,500
Fairfield, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Alameda County, CA
Cheryl Maloney
Vanguard Properties
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Number one listing agency in San Francisco-Number one marketing agency in San Francisco!! Vanguard is above and beyond the rest!
Sacramento, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Vacaville, CA
San Diego, CA
Stanislaus County, CA
Available Nationwide
Riverside County, CA
City Of Industry, CA
Established B2B Supply & Distribution Company – Property Available!
$650,000
Ventura County, CA
Panorama City, CA
Ventura County, CA
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
San Mateo County, CA
Available Nationwide
San Mateo County, CA
California
SBA Approved: Absentee Owned, Profitable Truck & Van Upfitting
$5,000,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
California
Available in California
San Mateo County, CA
Riverside County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco, CA
California
Shaunt Karaghossian
Regal Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Real Estate Sales, Leasing, & Consulting
San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
Architectural Sheet Metal Fabrication and Installation Contractor
$3,056,680
Alameda County, CA
Berkeley, CA
Concord, CA
Available Nationwide
Los Angeles, CA
Torrance, CA
Lakewood, CA
San Jose, CA
San Francisco, CA
Sonoma County, CA
Burbank, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Pacifica, CA
Available Nationwide
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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