California
$10,500,000
California
$10,500,000
San Carlos, CA
$9,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dixon, CA
$5,456,131
Los Angeles, CA
$380,000
Bakersfield, CA
$280,000
San Francisco, CA
$1,950,000
San Jose, CA
$198,000
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$750,000
Palm Springs, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$650,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Markleeville, CA
$499,000
$199,000
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
El Dorado County, CA
$1,000,000
Bradley Bickers
GBB Advisors
Serving Tulare County, CA
GBB Advisors is dedicated to the sale of businesses and business assets. Our team of experienced and dedicated associates will Value, Market and Close your transaction with the professionalism that you deserve. Our marketing methodology focuses on identifying potential buyers based on relevance, ability and motivation. Starting with an initial marketing strategy kick-off, we identify existing buying clients, potential market related buyers and equity groups that are ideal candidates. Once identified each candidate is contacted and managed through a detail process to ensure a smooth transaction.
Orange County, CA
$389,000
Santa Cruz, CA
$299,900
San Mateo County, CA
$148,000
Riverside, CA
$550,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$225,999
San Jose, CA
$99,988
Redondo Beach, CA
$500,000
Sacramento, CA
$70,000
$8,100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Westminster, CA
$1,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Murrieta, CA
$2,132,500
Simi Valley, CA
$400,000
South El Monte, CA
$149,999
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,100,000
Carson, CA
$750,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$730,000
Alameda County, CA
$159,000
Sacramento, CA
$750,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,000,000
$195,000
Oakhurst, CA
Fresno, CA
$425,000
Oakland, CA
$35,000
Vallejo, CA
$65,000
Sacramento, CA
$85,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$225,000
San Jose, CA
$249,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$195,000
Orange County, CA
$1,200,000
Randy Katz
Synesis Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
From our initial discussion about a potential sale until after you have handed over your operation, Synesis Advisors is there. This includes helping you understand what your business is worth and potential deal structures, assembling offering memorandums, implementing go-to-market strategies, pre-screening potential buyers, negotiating deal terms, project managing the many parties associated with a transaction, and planning an orderly business transition. We are multi-disciplinary experts so that you don’t have to be.
Vacaville, CA
$495,000
San Diego, CA
$199,999
$399,000
Paso Robles, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$65,000
Santa Clara, CA
$320,000
Orange County, CA
$200,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$480,000
San Diego County, CA
$1,575,000
Oakland, CA
$69,900
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,400,000
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.