Long Beach, CA
$80,000
Long Beach, CA
$80,000
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
Seattle, CA
$650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Solano County, CA
$4,800,000
San Diego, CA
$875,000
Marin County, CA
$188,000
San Diego County, CA
$450,000
Riverside, CA
$225,000
$2,470,000
Sacramento, CA
Ventura County, CA
$62,400
Huntington Park, CA
$175,000
Rodney Holt
Transworld Business Advisors of Tri-Valley
Serving Stanislaus County, CA
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business Advisor to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld has been a mainstay in the business mediation industry for over 25 years, specializing only in businesses sales. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our professionals consist of sophisticated and experienced experts in business and finance. Many have owned businesses and can relate to the stresses and pains that can go along with the selling process. Our service, dedication and drive is available and ready to be put to use for you.
Coronado, CA
$150,000
Simi Valley, CA
$625,000
Riverside County, CA
$595,000
Torrance, CA
$159,000
San Jose, CA
$465,000
Hollywood, CA
$375,000
Rowland Heights, CA
$180,000
California
$495,000
$289,000
Riverside, CA
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
Riverside County, CA
$99,000
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Anaheim, CA
$220,000
San Diego, CA
$900,000
$1,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
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
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Monterey County, CA
$4,200,000
Sacramento County, CA
$291,000
Marshall Pollock CBB CBI
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is considered by many to be the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage, franchising, to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
San Bernardino, CA
$1,200,000
San Francisco County, CA
$249,900
$600,000
Los Angeles, CA
Anaheim, CA
$290,000
Victorville, CA
$475,000
Los Angeles, CA
$300,000
Long Beach, CA
$109,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$250,000
San Jose, CA
$500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$595,000
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.