Jamestown, CA
$650,000

Jamestown, CA
$650,000

Murrieta, CA
$180,000

Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
West Hollywood, CA
$250,000
Silver Lake, CA
$150,000
Hollywood, CA
$395,000
Hacienda Heights, CA
$100,000
California
$75,000
East Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
San Luis Obispo, CA
$425,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$60,000
Wilmington, CA
$325,000
San Diego, CA
$349,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$149,000
Carmichael, CA
$150,000
West Covina, CA
$100,000
Scott Reid
Parasell Inc
Serving Orange County, CA
ParaSell, Inc. is a national real estate services and consulting firm that specializes in commercial leasing and investment sales. We work with principals across the nation and have a proven process, proprietary time-saving technology, dedicated support staff and a relentless commitment to customer service.
Orange, CA
$500,000
Santa Ana, CA
$350,000
Lancaster, CA
$85,000
Lancaster, CA
$52,000
Irvine, CA
$5,500,000
Orange County, CA
$39,500
California
$32,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,500,000
Ventura, CA
$1,590,000
Ventura County, CA
$4,000,000
Inglewood, CA
$2,600,000
Palo Alto, CA
$3,800,000
West Hollywood, CA
Not Disclosed
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Mission Viejo, CA
Not Disclosed
Canyon Country, CA
$879,000
San Jose, CA
$995,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
San Fernando, CA
Not Disclosed
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Marin City, CA
Not Disclosed
Lake Arrowhead, CA
$4,025,000
Bakersfield, CA
$650,000
Fremont, CA
$3,500,000
San Diego, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
San Diego, CA
Not Disclosed
Ventura, CA
$5,350,000
Warren Morten
Bear Down Brokerage, Inc.
Serving Orange County, CA
A curated team of professionals that can help you make the right decisions in buying or selling your business. We help sellers tighten and improve their business for a higher sale value, and help buyers identify and purchase undervalued businesses.
Los Angeles, CA
$5,200,000
San Bernardino, CA
Not Disclosed
Marin County, CA
Not Disclosed
Thousand Palms, CA
$2,600,000
Oakland, CA
Not Disclosed
Laguna Niguel, CA
Not Disclosed
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
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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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. |
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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.