Eureka, CA
$725,000
Eureka, CA
$725,000
Anaheim, CA
$475,000
Oceanside, CA
$1,025,000
Van Nuys, CA
$285,000
Berkeley, CA
$195,000
La Jolla, CA
$590,000
Stockton, CA
$74,999
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Redwood City, CA
$400,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
San Diego County, CA
$1,500,000
Orange County, CA
$4,500,000
$800,000
Irvine, CA
San Jose, CA
$775,000
Madera County, CA
$375,000
Yusef Mijalli
Gentile Real Estate
Serving Fresno County, CA
At Gentile Commercial, we specialize in facilitating seamless business transactions for buyers and sellers. With a deep understanding of market trends, valuation, and negotiation, our team is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs transition smoothly, whether buying their first business or selling an established enterprise. We prioritize integrity, confidentiality, and personalized service to ensure each deal is tailored to meet the unique goals of our clients. From small businesses to larger enterprises, we guide our clients every step of the way, maximizing value and ensuring a successful outcome. Your business journey deserves expert support—let us be your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of buying or selling a business.
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $166,000
Rialto, CA
$2,100,000
Santa Ana, CA
$225,000
Murrieta, CA
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cathedral City, CA
$8,350,000
Available in California
$150,000
Glendale, CA
$200,000
Menifee, CA
$249,000
$295,000
San Diego, CA
Santa Cruz, CA
$220,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$320,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
La Jolla, CA
$129,000
San Diego County, CA
$50,000
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
North Hollywood, CA
$950,000
Atascadero, CA
$25,000
$150,000
Torrance, CA
Alameda County, CA
$99,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $100,000
Available Nationwide
$175,000
Sacramento County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $9,000,000
Bloomington, CA
$1,295,000
Alameda, CA
$215,000
Sacramento County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $88,267
Escondido, CA
$50,000
Dave Richards
KeyStone Business Advisors
Serving Ventura County, CA
Keystone Business Advisors is Southern California-based full-service M&A advisory firm. Keystone specializes in managing the sale of privately-owned California-based businesses with annual revenues up to $100 million. The firm has completed over 200 + transactions and has considerable experience in most industries including manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, service, ecommerce, software, IT, logistics, professional services and healthcare. All Keystone M&A Advisors are experts managing the sale process and excel in keeping things moving forward in an orderly manner to ensure that sensitive information is protected, uncertainty is avoided, and the best price is achieved.
National City, CA
$99,999
San Jose, CA
$168,000
$275,000
San Diego, CA
Fresno, CA
$1,645,000
Hayward, CA
$188,000
Available Nationwide
$125,000
Newark, CA
$385,000
Yucaipa, CA
$725,000
Orange County, CA
$245,000
Pittsburg, CA
$275,000
Garden Grove, CA
$95,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,100,000
San Francisco, CA
$195,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$3,600,000
Newport Beach, CA
$390,000
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.