Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
North Hollywood, CA
$495,000
Petaluma, CA
$129,000
California
$850,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$275,000
Long Beach, CA
$199,000
Bakersfield, CA
$1,720,000
Sacramento, CA
$229,000
San Mateo County, CA
$339,000
Bellflower, CA
$580,000
Sacramento County, CA
$165,000
San Mateo County, CA
$339,000
North Hollywood, CA
$79,000
Sonoma County, CA
$575,000
Palm Desert, CA
$439,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$300,000
Iconic Technologies, Inc.
Iconic Business Technologies, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Iconic is a technology-driven M&A advisory platform that helps business owners sell or merge their companies with confidence and efficiency. With over 70 years of combined team experience, more than 200 transactions completed, and over $2 billion in closed deal volume, Iconic focuses on the lower middle market, typically working with companies generating up to $100 million in revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Iconic blends AI-powered buyer sourcing, a proprietary deal-management platform called Iconic Rail, and experienced advisory teams to streamline the sell-side process. Positioned between traditional investment banks and small business brokers, Iconic offers a data-backed, high-touch experience that connects quality sellers with well-matched strategic and financial buyers, delivering faster timelines and stronger outcomes through a modernized M&A process.
Hayward, CA
$2,995,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,385,000
Orange County, CA
$175,000
Riverside, CA
$159,888
Orange County, CA
$1,600,000
Eastvale, CA
$49,000
California
$600,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,700,000
California
$210,000
Milpitas, CA
$150,000
Northridge, CA
$400,000
Northridge, CA
$150,000
California
Cash Flow: $750,000
Arcadia, CA
$168,888
San Joaquin County, CA
$199,000
San Jose, CA
$148,888
Los Angeles, CA
$95,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Cash Flow: $1,300,000
Sherman Oaks, CA
$149,000
Corona, CA
$65,000
San Diego County, CA
$159,000
Kern County, CA
$2,800,000
Lynwood, CA
$180,000
San Bernardino, CA
$120,000
Redwood City, CA
$1,350,000
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Oakland, CA
$225,000
California
$2,200,000
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.
Irvine, CA
$200,000
Oakland, CA
$353,000
Sacramento, CA
$1,000,000
Van Nuys, CA
$169,000
Belmont Shore, CA
$199,000
Irvine, CA
$299,000
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.