Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Murrieta, CA
$11,500,000
Sherman Oaks, CA
Not Disclosed
Calabasas, CA
Not Disclosed
North Hollywood, CA
Not Disclosed
Madera County, CA
$3,950,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Burney, CA
$299,000
California
Not Disclosed
Van Nuys, CA
$350,000
Santa Paula, CA
$2,499,000
Rumsey, CA
$2,250,000
Van Nuys, CA
Not Disclosed
Granada Hills, CA
$2,700,000
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Moreno Valley, CA
$6,549,000
Tim Cunha, J.D.
an EvergreenGold Business Broker
Serving San Francisco County, CA
We Sell Businesses! The EvergreenGold Business Advisor team is an emerging network of independently-owned business intermediary professionals, providing business brokerage, M&A advice, business growth counseling, and related services. Our brokerage and M&A services successfully connect buyers and sellers of existing independent and franchise businesses. With more than five decades as an entrepreneurial manager, our CEO, managing broker, and senior advisor, Tim Cunha, J.D., has developed, owned, managed, and sold businesses in various fields, including computer hardware and software development and manufacturing, graphic art and engineering instrument manufacture, technical publishing, defense contracting, bio-tech/pharma, wholesale distribution, and retail. Prof. Cunha has a BA from Rutgers and a JD from Georgetown, is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, and is a licensed California real estate broker (BRE # 01919755). Prior to establishing this business brokerage, he taught undergraduate and MBA students on the faculty of the College of Business at Eastern New Mexico University and is currently on the adjunct faculty of a prestigious west coast graduate school. About the EvergreenGold name and logo ~ "Evergreen" denotes the value of a strong sustainable business — sturdy, solid, growing, thriving, and continuously producing profit … “ever green.” "Gold" signifies the intrinsic value of a successful business and the return of investment to the owner over the long term. The globe logo represents the international scope of our sales and marketing exposure, and the rising graph and arrow indicate our commitment to ever-increasing service and value production for our clients.
Hayward, CA
Not Disclosed
San Francisco, CA
Not Disclosed
El Dorado County, CA
$850,000
Anaheim, CA
$2,950,000
Lynwood, CA
$7,000,000
Los Angeles, CA
$3,500,000
Canyon Country, CA
$899,000
Santa Paula, CA
$2,996,000
Lancaster, CA
$3,399,000
Fresno County, CA
$760,000
Moss Landing, CA
Not Disclosed
Cutler, CA
$650,000
Amador City, CA
$1,499,000
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Capitola, CA
$725,000
Kern County, CA
$2,250,000
Napa County, CA
$15,900,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000
Kern County, CA
$3,900,000
Los Angeles, CA
$950,000
San Leandro, CA
$3,500,000
Palo Alto, CA
Not Disclosed
Marin County, CA
$1,250,000
Oakland, CA
Not Disclosed
Napa, CA
$5,500,000
Kern County, CA
$3,200,000
San Diego, CA
$720,000
Jema Edwards
Jem Advisory Solutions
Serving San Diego County, CA
Emeryville, CA
$2,900,000
Orange, CA
Not Disclosed
Fremont, CA
$1,149,000
Sonora, CA
$4,250,000
Lafayette, CA
$2,400,000
Madera County, CA
$5,600,000
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.