Fresno, CA
$1,950,000
Fresno, CA
$1,950,000
San Francisco, CA
$275,000
Sacramento County, CA
$525,000
Torrance, CA
$120,000
Norwalk, CA
$160,000
Corona, CA
$40,000
Los Angeles, CA
$495,000
California
$3,900,000
San Francisco, CA
$180,000
Burlingame, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles, CA
$499,000
San Francisco, CA
$750,000
Orange, CA
$490,000
Azusa, CA
$395,000
Orange County, CA
$89,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
Eric Johnson
First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
As a Franchisee/Broker at First Choice Business Brokers, I help Main Street to Lower-Middle-Market businesses with proven business models and cash flow find strategic exits. I have been active in starting, scaling, and exiting businesses for over 3 decades having successfully facilitated deals across various sectors, including technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales. First Choice Business Brokers is a Nationwide organization active since 1995 in over 100 markets. We have completed over $12.5 billion in business sales and are ranked as one of the best and fastest growing companies in our segment. Our reach is unprecedented and our agents are the best trained in the business.
Parlier, CA
$195,900
San Diego, CA
$195,000
Cotati, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles, CA
$435,000
San Diego County, CA
$450,000
El Monte, CA
$795,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$325,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$329,000
San Mateo County, CA
$800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,250,000
Downey, CA
$215,000
Napa, CA
$150,000
San Francisco, CA
$195,000
San Diego County, CA
$385,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $353,399
Huntington Park, CA
$295,000
San Mateo, CA
$238,000
Newport Beach, CA
$425,000
Yolo County, CA
$595,000
Sacramento County, CA
$125,000
San Diego, CA
$169,000
San Diego County, CA
$169,000
California
$589,000
Seal Beach, CA
$115,000
Oak Park, CA
$7,000,000
California
$2,750,000
Orange County, CA
$589,000
Alameda County, CA
$9,000,000
Jared Olson
The Firm Advisors, LLC
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sells is an accomplished businesswoman with expertise and instinct for mergers and acquisitions. With over 150 transactions under her belt since 2010, she and her team at The Firm specialize in pairing the owners of existing businesses with qualified individuals who can continue the legacy of the business. In 2018 alone they brought 49 businesses to the closing table, which is a nationally recognized high. Sells leads a team of empowered professionals who share her passion for client services and helping buyers and sellers imagine their futures, whether that means retirement, change in industry, or simply acquiring a company to expand their personal wealth. The Firm Business Brokerage works with businesses large and small, from the Middle Market to Main Street. If you’d like to pursue an exit from an existing company or would like to become a business owner without “starting from scratch”, Sells and her team would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Prior to founding The Firm, Sells founded Agency 89, a talent agency which then became Nebraska’s first licensed talent school. She served as President until the agency’s acquisition in 2009. Among her professional affiliations are Vistage, a board member of Entrepreneur’s Organization Nebraska (EO), Rotary International and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. She served on the board of Heartland Family Services and volunteers regularly for organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she was a nominee for Woman of the Year, St. Patrick’s parish and is a mentor for the Transition Assistance Program at Offutt Air Force Base. Sells was named “Best of Omaha” Business Broker of the Year from 2012-20178 She is also the Editor of The Deal Review, a publication distributed to 21,000 business owners. Her accomplishments include cover stories in Midlands Business Journal, The Daily Record, Omaha Magazine, and features on Fox News and CBS’ Morning Blend. When away from the office, Cortney and her partner Adam enjoy active roles at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, coaching their daughter Vienna’s soccer team and boating on the lake with their son Knoxx and three dogs.
Hesperia, CA
$1,299,000
Mountain View, CA
$125,000
Glendale, CA
$67,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,000,000
Brea, CA
$599,000
Irvine, CA
$4,500,000
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.