Orange, CA
Businesses For Sale in California


Sonora, CA
$4,250,000

Lafayette, CA
$2,400,000

Madera County, CA
$5,900,000
Fresno County, CA
$5,400,000
Orland, CA
$15,000,000
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Pacifica, CA
Palo Alto, CA
$25,000,000
Vallejo, CA
$4,000,000
Palm Desert, CA
Alameda County, CA
$7,500,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$3,995,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$7,600,000
Tulare County, CA
$7,500,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$9,300,000
Todd Warner CVA, CM&AA, CMAP
WarnerWest Advisors Inc
Serving Fresno County, CA
WarnerWest Advisors represents business owners and sellers throughout California and the Western US. Primary industry focus areas includes Agribusiness Companies, Distribution Businesses, Manufacturers, Healthcare Businesses, Storage Facilities, and other Industrial / Commercial Entities. Our service areas include Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Seller Exit Planning, and Commercial Real Estate Representation. We focus our efforts on individual engagements, and provide confidential personalized representation, allowing our clients to maintain their focus on operating their business. At WarnerWest Advisors we maintain valuable open communication ties with institutional buyers, many private equity groups, family offices, and high net worth individuals. These ongoing buyer relationships help to provide our sellers with tangible alternatives to signs and listing services and during a business sale marketing campaign. As a result, our successful and completed sale transactions have come from cash offers and have not required outside financing contingencies. We also represent buyers and sellers of farms, ranches, and investment properties in commercial real estate transactions. References available upon request.
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Kern County, CA
$10,200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$6,100,000
Corning, CA
$1,800,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,500,000
San Pedro, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$2,980,000
Big Bear Lake, CA
$2,250,000
Orange, CA
$649,000
Long Beach, CA
$2,950,000
Long Beach, CA
Glendora, CA
$349,000
Temple City, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Grass Valley, CA
$675,000
Fontana, CA
Buellton, CA
$8,750,000
Los Angeles, CA
$3,350,000
Palm Springs, CA
Fresno, CA
$1,950,000
Kings County, CA
$18,000,000
Santa Barbara, CA
California
$11,995,000
Palm Springs, CA
San Bernardino, CA
$3,750,000
Moss Landing, CA
Thousand Oaks, CA
Tehama County, CA
$490,000
Simon Hong
SM Realty & Investment, Inc.
Serving Riverside County, CA
16 years of experience in the commercial field as a Real Estate Broker
Madera, CA
Palm Springs, CA
Orange, CA
$180,000
Escondido, CA
$399,999
Modesto, CA
$1,300,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,200,000
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
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:
- 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.