Palo Alto, CA
Not Disclosed
Palo Alto, CA
Not Disclosed
Marin County, CA
$1,250,000
Oakland, CA
Not Disclosed
Napa, CA
$5,500,000
San Diego, CA
$720,000
Emeryville, CA
$2,900,000
Orange, CA
Not Disclosed
Fremont, CA
$1,149,000
Sonora, CA
$4,250,000
Madera County, CA
$5,600,000
Orland, CA
$15,000,000
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Pacifica, CA
Not Disclosed
Palo Alto, CA
$25,000,000
Vallejo, CA
$4,000,000
Palm Desert, CA
Not Disclosed
Michael Preston
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.
Tulare County, CA
$7,500,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$9,300,000
Kern County, CA
$10,200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$6,100,000
Corning, CA
$1,800,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$2,980,000
Big Bear Lake, CA
$2,250,000
Orange, CA
$649,000
Glendora, CA
$349,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Fontana, CA
Not Disclosed
Buellton, CA
$8,750,000
Fresno, CA
$1,939,000
Kings County, CA
$18,000,000
Santa Barbara, CA
Not Disclosed
California
$11,995,000
San Bernardino, CA
$3,750,000
Moss Landing, CA
Not Disclosed
Thousand Oaks, CA
Not Disclosed
Tehama County, CA
$490,000
Madera, CA
Not Disclosed
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Orange, CA
$180,000
Escondido, CA
$399,999
San Bernardino, CA
$8,990,000
Modesto, CA
$1,300,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,200,000
Shaunt Karaghossian
Regal Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Real Estate Sales, Leasing, & Consulting
Alameda County, CA
$299,000
Rainbow, CA
$5,999,000
Atwater, CA
$150,000
Big Bear, CA
$995,000
Los Angeles, CA
$2,950,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,250,000
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.