Alameda County, CA
$850,000
Alameda County, CA
$850,000
Sacramento, CA
$185,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stockton, CA
$3,200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$425,000
Manteca, CA
$325,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
King City, CA
$6,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
King City, CA
$11,000,000
Jackson, CA
$115,000
Sacramento, CA
$99,000
Elk Grove, CA
$1,550,000
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
$240,000
$200,000
Temecula, CA
Placer County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $460,823
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Rob Rigolfi
California Business Realty
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
California Business Realty offers a comprehensive range of services to assist business owners in successfully selling their businesses. Our team of experienced professionals helps navigate the complex process of selling a business by providing valuable expertise and confidential guidance every step of the way. California Business Realty assists buyers in identifying and purchasing their ideal businesses or franchises through a comprehensive process. Most business sales and purchases involve leased premises. Aligning the lease terms with the future plans of a business are critical to its value. Those that include the associated real estate as part of the sale require specific skills and attention. At California Business Realty, we not only negotiate leases but also facilitate the sale and purchase of buildings, land, and use easements associated with the business being sold or purchased.
Sun Valley, CA
$1,615,000
Danville, CA
$1,100,000
Balboa Island, CA
$199,000
Los Angeles, CA
$475,000
Dana Point, CA
$575,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,695,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$920,000
$275,000
Los Angeles, CA
Long Beach, CA
$120,000
Woodland Hills, CA
$274,999
Sunnyvale, CA
$298,000
Roseville, CA
$199,500
Encinitas, CA
$250,000
California
$65,000
Imperial County, CA
$2,250,000
Available Nationwide
$75,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$325,000
San Diego County, CA
$49,000
$14,999,999
San Bernardino, CA
Norco, CA
$40,000
El Dorado County, CA
$300,000
Available in California
$75,000
San Diego, CA
$2,500,000
Oakland, CA
$529,000
California
$2,100,000
Los Angeles, CA
$580,000
Artesia, CA
$260,000
Lara Liu
CBD Investment Inc
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Downey, CA
$300,000
East Los Angeles, CA
$249,000
$35,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Huntington Beach, CA
$69,000
San Diego County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $456,000
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Lemon Grove, CA
$50,000
Sacramento, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $245,746
Azusa, CA
$800,000
Cupertino, CA
$3,500,000
Hanford, CA
$500,000
Oakland, CA
$250,000
Westlake Village, CA
$450,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
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.