Glendora, CA
$29,000
Glendora, CA
$29,000
Camarillo, CA
$250,000
West Hollywood, CA
$65,000
Orange County, CA
$50,000
Carson, CA
$58,000
West Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Woodland Hills, CA
$165,000
Ventura County, CA
$250,000
Mountain View, CA
$125,000
Upland, CA
$50,000
Lakewood, CA
$250,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$7,000
Monterey, CA
$800,000
West Hollywood, CA
$695,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$167,500
Lake Elsinore, CA
$150,000
Kan Loi
Bradshaw International Properties
Serving Orange County, CA
Bradshaw International Properties - Your Partner in Business Transitions At Bradshaw International Properties, we understand that buying or selling a business is a pivotal decision. As a dedicated business team, we provide comprehensive, expert guidance throughout every stage of the transaction. We specialize in facilitating seamless transitions for businesses across diverse sectors, with a particular focus on franchises, food service, and retail. Our approach is built on a foundation of integrity, discretion, and personalized service. We leverage our extensive network, market knowledge, and proven methodologies to meticulously match buyers and sellers, considering strategic fit, financial capabilities, and long-term goals. We also guide clients through the complexities of due diligence, ensuring transparency and minimizing risks. We advocate for our clients, skillfully negotiating terms that align with their objectives. We manage the closing process efficiently, ensuring a seamless and successful transfer of ownership. Our team of possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in business transactions. We are committed to providing exceptional service, fostering trust, and achieving optimal outcomes for our clients. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or simply explore your options, Bradshaw International Properties is your trusted partner in realizing your business goals.
Daly City, CA
$99,000
West Hollywood, CA
$599,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Los Angeles, CA
$60,000
Pico Rivera, CA
$170,000
Winnetka, CA
$250,000
Long Beach, CA
$225,000
West Hollywood, CA
$200,000
Jamestown, CA
$695,000
San Diego, CA
Not Disclosed
Murrieta, CA
$180,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$149,000
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Eureka, CA
$500,000
Santa Monica, CA
$100,000
Auburn, CA
$65,000
West Hollywood, CA
$250,000
Silver Lake, CA
$150,000
San Francisco, CA
$50,000
Hacienda Heights, CA
$100,000
San Diego, CA
$350,002
California
$90,000
Palm Desert, CA
$300,000
Carlsbad, CA
$195,000
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
East Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
San Luis Obispo, CA
$425,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$69,000
Jim Pate
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,200 clients, selling/leasing over 1,600 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 75 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 7,500 valuations completed.
Wilmington, CA
$325,000
Solana Beach, CA
$295,000
San Diego, CA
$349,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$149,000
Carmichael, CA
$150,000
West Covina, CA
$100,000
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.