Irvine, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $381,235
Irvine, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $381,235
Long Beach, CA
$500,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$375,000
Riverside County, CA
$59,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles, CA
$70,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$150,000
Eureka, CA
$420,420
Arcata, CA
$649,000
Orange, CA
$240,000
Quartz Hill, CA
$300,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$310,000
Tustin, CA
$98,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$79,000
Torrance, CA
$79,000
Rocklin, CA
$75,000
Lana Hout
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
San Jose, CA
$75,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
San Diego, CA
$140,000
Anaheim, CA
$90,000
San Francisco, CA
$80,000
Los Angeles, CA
$199,000
Los Angeles, CA
$95,000
Santa Monica, CA
$425,000
Newark, CA
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Redwood City, CA
$15,000
Los Angeles, CA
$62,500
La Mirada, CA
$150,000
Orange County, CA
$350,000
Orange, CA
$200,000
San Diego, CA
$38,000
Corona Del Mar, CA
$300,000
Newport Beach, CA
$275,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles, CA
$175,000
Ontario, CA
$120,000
Menifee, CA
$180,000
Hollister, CA
$150,000
Lake Balboa, CA
$70,000
Monrovia, CA
$135,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
Norwalk, CA
$199,000
Newport Beach, CA
$200,000
Saba Safiari MBA MA
First Choice Business Brokers - Irvine
Serving Orange County, CA
At First Choice, we consider our Business Brokers to be our most valuable asset. Each of our agents has undergone professional training to offer unparalleled guidance to both buyers and sellers, taking into account their unique needs. Our agents bring a variety of experiences and backgrounds to the table, but they all share one common goal: to assist buyers and sellers in achieving their dreams of business ownership or a successful exit, whether it's for retirement or other reasons.
Stanton, CA
$95,000
Orange County, CA
$89,000
Poway, CA
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
$289,500
Contra Costa County, CA
$168,000
Riverside County, CA
$425,000
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.