San Jose, CA
$500,000
San Jose, CA
$500,000
San Jose, CA
$250,000
Ventura County, CA
$260,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$3,598,000
Covina, CA
$89,000
San Diego County, CA
$1,600,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,000,000
Sunnyvale, CA
$380,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$425,000
California
$800,000
Artesia, CA
$200,000
Temecula, CA
$99,000
San Francisco, CA
$295,000
$9,950,000
Fillmore, CA
San Diego, CA
$150,000
La Mirada, CA
$70,000
Iconic Business 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.
Bellflower, CA
$320,000
Orange County, CA
$135,000
Orange County, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
San Francisco, CA
$79,000
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Studio City, CA
$395,000
$150,000
Van Nuys, CA
Beverly Hills, CA
$200,000
Westminster, CA
$220,000
California
$378,263
Moorpark, CA
$580,000
Los Gatos, CA
$190,000
California
$1,000,000
Rocklin, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $995,520
Pleasanton, CA
$75,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$114,000
Del Norte County, CA
$998,000
$120,000
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Sacramento, CA
$110,000
San Francisco, CA
$248,000
San Bruno, CA
$268,000
Riverside, CA
$225,000
Alameda County, CA
$1,950,000
Fresno, CA
$129,000
Pomona, CA
$110,000
Albany, CA
$675,000
Greg Offsay
illi Commercial Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
illi Commercial is a full service commercial real estate firm located in Southern California, specializing in landlord and tenant representation, investment sales, property management, and consulting services. We’re a different kind of real estate company – serving clients and communities through collaboration, experience, and innovation. In 2007 we set out to build a different kind of real estate company. We fostered a culture of collaboration amongst ourselves and the people that we serve. We are focusing on attracting and unleashing the most talented professionals in the industry. We have developed a fun and fulfilling team environment that embodies collaboration and provides a positive impact within the lives of our associates and within the communities that we serve. The dedication of our team and our culture is unmatched in the industry and allows us to deliver the utmost value and benefits to our clients. No matter what your requirements, be it expanding your current space, moving to a new building, investment strategy, relocating your corporate headquarters or growing into new markets, illi Commercial can help you make decisions in your company’s best interest – saving you time, minimizing costs and maximizing value. Our team will ensure that your properties receive maximum exposure through aggressive marketing techniques, results-oriented philosophy, and a commitment to providing each listing with the tools required to fill vacant space or sell a building.
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Fair Oaks, CA
$85,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,675,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,850,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$448,000
Oceanside, CA
$625,000
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
Long Beach, CA
$230,000
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.