Sun Valley, CA
$550,000
Sun Valley, CA
$550,000
Denver, CA
$400,000
Panama City, CA
$950,000
Bakersfield, CA
$15,000
Fresno, CA
$779,900
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,900,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$225,000
Orange County, CA
$550,000
Long Beach, CA
$104,999
San Jose, CA
$198,000
Vallejo, CA
$329,000
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
Ventura County, CA
$1,300,000
$150,000
Redlands, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$249,000
Long Beach, CA
$80,000
Robert Wellman
BusinessWise Brokers & Consultants
Serving El Dorado County, CA
As an independent business brokerage firm, our focus is dedicated to providing you the best outcome possible. Whether you are selling a business, buying a business, leasing commercial property or buying commercial property, we are dedicated to ensuring your experience is a good one. What makes this firm different you may ask? Principal broker, Robert Wellman, has built and sold firms throughout his career. As a former accountant, Chief Financial Officer, and business owner of both service and retail businesses, he can relate on many levels to the experiences you may be facing. Having worked in mergers and acquisitions for a number of years, his proven experience is invaluable. Finally, your success is our success. We work primarily on a referral basis and count on referrals to grow. We greatly appreciate the trust and referrals we have received since starting the firm in 2013.
Orange County, CA
$210,000
Atwater, CA
$1,000,000
Berkeley, CA
$200,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $849,000
West Palm Beach, CA
$1,775,000
West Palm Beach, CA
$750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Solano County, CA
$4,800,000
San Diego, CA
$875,000
$150,000
Dixon, CA
Marin County, CA
$188,000
San Diego County, CA
$450,000
Riverside, CA
$225,000
Ventura County, CA
$62,400
Simi Valley, CA
$625,000
Riverside County, CA
$595,000
Sacramento County, CA
$120,600
Torrance, CA
$159,000
San Jose, CA
$465,000
Hollywood, CA
$375,000
$150,000
Manteca, CA
Rowland Heights, CA
$180,000
California
$495,000
California
$2,195,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Calaveras County, CA
$3,600,000
California
$321,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$58,800
Alameda County, CA
$160,000
Los Angeles, CA
$170,000
Don Gunter
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
When you’re preparing to buy or sell a business in Orange County, you need an experienced, winning team to guide you through the transaction process. At Sunbelt of Orange County, our brokers and M&A advisors have decades of combined experience and are well-versed in the Orange County marketplace. Give our team a call today to begin your search for a business or prepare your business for sale.
Riverside County, CA
$99,000
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
$150,000
Palm Springs, CA
Anaheim, CA
$220,000
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Palo Alto, CA
$199,000
Visalia, CA
$400,000
Anaheim, CA
$250,000
Kern County, CA
$179,000
San Diego, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $589,608
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.