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, 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
San Jose, CA
$75,000
Steve Lyle
Coldwell Banker Commercial Lyle & Associates
Serving Riverside County, CA
History of Lyle Commercial Lyle Commercial has gained a reputation for providing the best brokerage and real estate investment services to clients active in the Coachella Valley region. Very simply, Lyle Commercial knows its marketplace! Our agents are experienced in the sale and leasing of commercial, retail and office space, as well as the sale of income and investment properties and land. Lyle’s Affiliation with Coldwell Banker Commercial Coldwell Banker Commercial is one of the most respected and recognized names in commercial real estate, both nationally and internationally. Coldwell Banker Commercial Lyle & Associates gives you, our client, greater access to a wide range of resources–both locally in the Coachella Valley as well as nationally and internationally.
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
Stanton, CA
$95,000
Steve Pereira
Murphy
Serving Orange County, CA
Murphy Business Sales is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada, offering brokerage services to owners of closely held companies in need of confidential, experienced professional services. The brokers at our Irvine office have been successful business owners and managers for many years prior to joining the Murphy team. As seasoned, experienced professionals, we can answer all of your questions on how to sell your business to help you establish confidence that when we take your business to market, we will treat the sale of your business as if it were one of our own. And, once we go to market, Murphy’s selling practices will provide the maximum exposure that’s needed locally, nationally and internationally to sell your business.
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
San Diego, CA
Not Disclosed
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.