Anaheim, CA
$12,000
Anaheim, CA
$12,000
Corona, CA
$595,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$325,000
South San Francisco, CA
$375,000
Irvine, CA
$75,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,095,000
Chino Hills, CA
$269,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$470,000
Montclair, CA
$59,000
Orange County, CA
$130,000
Available Nationwide
$60,000
California
$660,000
Riverside County, CA
$525,000
$120,000
Alamo, CA
Buena Park, CA
$465,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$150,000
Greg Michail, CBB
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena (SBBP) is a Southern California based firm specializing in business mergers, acquisitions, and valuations. It is part of the worldwide Sunbelt Network of over 300 offices. Sunbelt specializes in small and medium size privately held companies with a particular emphasis on manufacturing, distribution and select business-to-business service industries. Sunbelt is dedicated to providing clients with confidential and professional representation and assisting them in achieving their business objective. For more information, log on www.sunbeltpasadena.com.
San Diego, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$625,000
Santa Monica, CA
$225,000
San Fernando, CA
$200,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$100,000
Available in California
$750,000
Sacramento County, CA
$449,000
Los Angeles, CA
$430,000
$259,000
Glendale, CA
Garden Grove, CA
$180,000
La Puente, CA
$615,000
Windsor, CA
$365,000
Orange, CA
$950,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$90,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bakersfield, CA
$950,000
Hacienda Heights, CA
$160,000
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Alameda County, CA
$1,249,000
Alameda County, CA
$489,999
$75,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Bakersfield, CA
$625,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
$3,400,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Santa Ana, CA
$5,600,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut, CA
$2,950,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
Hayward, CA
$1,350,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1
Alexis Devries
HCC Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$35,000
$1,200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Poway, CA
$65,000
Milpitas, CA
$250,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Fullerton, CA
$1,200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$195,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$325,000
Hemet, CA
$80,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$3,900,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Contra Costa County, CA
$5,600,000
San Diego County, CA
$5,062,400
Santa Clara County, CA
$175,000
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Available Nationwide
$425,000
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.