Pasadena, CA
$100,000
Pasadena, CA
$100,000
Anaheim, CA
$175,000
Chino Hills, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$199,000
Palm Springs, CA
$900,000
West Hollywood, CA
$900,000
Glendale, CA
$50,000
Laguna Niguel, CA
$195,000
Rowland Heights, CA
$210,000
Fullerton, CA
$99,000
Anaheim, CA
$2,999,999
Arcadia, CA
$125,000
Los Angeles, CA
$25,000
Los Angeles, CA
$80,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles, CA
$75,000
Michael Wildeveld - CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI, CEPA
Veld Mergers & Acquisitions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We strive to help our clients realize their unique definition of success. To achieve this, our team provides a comprehensive service offering aimed at supporting lower middle market business owners at nearly all stages of their company’s lifecycle. Our team has supported over 2,000 clients since 2002 and completed more than 1,150 transactions. This experience, coupled with our history as founders, owners and operators ourselves provides our team with an unparalleled practical knowledge base and real world perspective that is aligned with our clients. When we provide mergers & acquisitions advisory services, explore capital sourcing and deployment options, evaluate valuation drivers or structure a realistic exit plan, we do so knowing that our clients rely on us to help manage what may be their largest asset and the culmination of years of extraordinary efforts. If our client has an interim leadership need, we approach the assignment as if it were our business, reputation, investment and our future retirement at stake – because ultimately it is. The value we provide and the quality of our efforts will make or break a successful engagement. In doing so we are not only able to capitalize on each of our management experiences, but we are also able to draw from best practices learned from working with thousands of clients across all industry sectors. As a result our perspective is broad and our resource base is vast. Our full service approach supports the notion that your business is more than just a transaction to you and us, it’s our business too. Your success translates into our success, just as we shoulder the burden of any failure. As a result we consider ourselves to not only be our client’s solutions advisor, but also their partner.
Santa Ana, CA
$149,999
Woodland Hills, CA
$375,000
Woodland Hills, CA
$95,000
Los Angeles, CA
$175,000
Van Nuys, CA
$89,500
Loma Linda, CA
$149,000
Lancaster, CA
$35,000
Corona, CA
$155,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$159,000
Brea, CA
$75,000
Torrance, CA
$129,000
Indio, CA
$165,000
Newport Beach, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles, CA
$220,000
Valley Village, CA
$79,999
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Winchester, CA
$45,000
Torrance, CA
$19,000
Irvine, CA
$2,999
Riverside County, CA
$8,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$48,000
Anaheim Hills, CA
$199,000
Anaheim, CA
$175,000
Riverside County, CA
$975,000
Riverside County, CA
$2,800,000
Inglewood, CA
$130,000
Orange County, CA
$60,000
Jared Olson
The Firm Advisors, LLC
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sells is an accomplished businesswoman with expertise and instinct for mergers and acquisitions. With over 150 transactions under her belt since 2010, she and her team at The Firm specialize in pairing the owners of existing businesses with qualified individuals who can continue the legacy of the business. In 2018 alone they brought 49 businesses to the closing table, which is a nationally recognized high. Sells leads a team of empowered professionals who share her passion for client services and helping buyers and sellers imagine their futures, whether that means retirement, change in industry, or simply acquiring a company to expand their personal wealth. The Firm Business Brokerage works with businesses large and small, from the Middle Market to Main Street. If you’d like to pursue an exit from an existing company or would like to become a business owner without “starting from scratch”, Sells and her team would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Prior to founding The Firm, Sells founded Agency 89, a talent agency which then became Nebraska’s first licensed talent school. She served as President until the agency’s acquisition in 2009. Among her professional affiliations are Vistage, a board member of Entrepreneur’s Organization Nebraska (EO), Rotary International and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. She served on the board of Heartland Family Services and volunteers regularly for organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she was a nominee for Woman of the Year, St. Patrick’s parish and is a mentor for the Transition Assistance Program at Offutt Air Force Base. Sells was named “Best of Omaha” Business Broker of the Year from 2012-20178 She is also the Editor of The Deal Review, a publication distributed to 21,000 business owners. Her accomplishments include cover stories in Midlands Business Journal, The Daily Record, Omaha Magazine, and features on Fox News and CBS’ Morning Blend. When away from the office, Cortney and her partner Adam enjoy active roles at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, coaching their daughter Vienna’s soccer team and boating on the lake with their son Knoxx and three dogs.
West Hollywood, CA
$140,000
Gardena, CA
$465,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$198,000
Upland, CA
$99,000
Cypress, CA
$99,000
Greater Los Angeles is the largest metro area in California and the second-largest in the United States. With a diverse economy, high population density, access to major transportation routes, and a ton of money, it's no surprise that many entrepreneurs are interested in buying or selling a business here.
Market Snapshot
Number of Businesses for Sale |
~2,830 |
Median Asking Price |
$330,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$130,000 |
Profit Margin |
22% |
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
The following information was derived from our most recent market analysis of the LA area. It is intended to provide an overview of the current market for businesses for sale. Keep in mind not all business owners report financial information, so the financial metrics may not be representative of all businesses being sold.
How many businesses are currently for sale in the Greater Los Angeles area?
As of the latest market analysis, over 2,800 businesses are listed for sale in the Greater Los Angeles area. Please note that many listings may be 'blindly' listed and only available through broader searches at the state level.
What types of businesses are available for sale in the Greater Los Angeles area?
The Greater Los Angeles marketplace is diverse, featuring a range of businesses for sale:
In which cities are most businesses being sold?
The highest number of businesses sold in Greater Los Angeles are found in:
What is the average asking price for businesses for sale in the region?
The median asking price for businesses in the LA area stands at $330,000.
What is the average revenue for these businesses?
The median reported revenue for businesses available for sale in Greater Los Angeles is $600,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings for these businesses?
The median reported owner earnings for Greater Los Angeles businesses for sale is $130,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Based on the reported listing data:
How can business owners in Greater Los Angeles sell their own businesses?
For business owners looking to sell, it's common to turn to a professional business broker to manage the sale process. Alternatively, some sellers may choose to list their businesses for sale on their own. However, it's important for sellers to carefully consider the potential challenges and complexities of managing their own sale process before making a decision.