Palm Springs, CA
$1,300,000
Palm Springs, CA
$1,300,000
Garden Grove, CA
$499,000
Los Angeles, CA
$140,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$25,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$169,000
Santa Clara, CA
$75,000
Northridge, CA
$300,000
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Hermosa Beach, CA
$300,000
Pleasanton, CA
$920,000
Carson, CA
$995,000
Newark, CA
$893,000
San Diego County, CA
$800,000
Hollywood, CA
$875,000
Solano County, CA
$599,000
Buena Park, CA
$500,000
Tyler Evans
So-Cal Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Seller Representation Only! We represent sellers, not buyers, and have been doing it for over 30 years and have an outstanding 90+% Success Rate! We encourage you to spend time on our website ( www.so-calbusinessbrokers.com ) as it is our means of sharing a lot of vital information that can help you avoid mistakes and maximize your transaction. At a minimum, view and understand The Best Possible Transaction and The Sales Process and you will know more than 90% of the people who want to sell their businesses and a lot more than most business brokers. We concentrate our coverage in Southern California with a major emphasis on Orange County, San Diego County and Los Angeles County and we do not charge an ‘up-front’ fee. Many in this industry charge for valuations, industry reviews, ‘packaging’, expenses, etc. and our sole compensation is a Success Fee that is paid when your transaction closes —- in essence, we only get paid when you get paid and if we can’t sell your business at a price and upon terms acceptable to you, then you do not owe us a dime!
Roseville, CA
$199,000
Riverside County, CA
$399,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$100,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,699,000
California
$799,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$275,000
Fresno, CA
$80,000
Corona, CA
$599,885
Orange County, CA
$1,300,000
Bakersfield, CA
$125,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
San Francisco County, CA
$150,000
Arcadia, CA
$120,000
Los Alamitos, CA
$350,000
Riverside County, CA
$180,000
Sacramento County, CA
$500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ontario, CA
$3,490,000
Orange, CA
$1,200,000
Hermosa Beach, CA
$350,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$95,000
San Luis Obispo, CA
$150,000
Santa Monica, CA
$425,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Orange County, CA
$99,000
Placer County, CA
$550,000
Santa Cruz, CA
$2,995,000
Fremont, CA
$375,000
Irvine, CA
$650,000
Lutz Lehmann
Magnus Business Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We work for you! Selling a business is a complex task and doing it on your own as a business owner might backfire. We at Magnus Business Group have sold many businesses and focus all resources in one direction only, to complete a successful transaction. Many details need to be considered before a business will be offered on the market. There are financial, tax, legal, HR, and other aspects to look at. A unique tailored strategy is essential to achieve the best outcomes. We are dedicated to going above and beyond and working closely with business owners and all shareholders to get a deal done. We have worked in a corporate environment with up to 1,000 employees and functioned as CEO and COO in companies with 50 and 100 employees in different industries. Insides at how companies work in manufacturing, warehouse/distributions, automotive, construction, and technology contribute to all of our successfully sold businesses. Companies we are working with are located in the greater Los Angeles area reaching all the way to San Louis Obispo, Palm Springs, and Palmdale, and includes Orange County. We sell businesses with an EBITDA of a minimum of $500k and a revenue range between $5MM and 50MM.
Santa Cruz, CA
$350,000
Newport Beach, CA
$199,000
Poway, CA
$139,999
Van Nuys, CA
$190,000
Sacramento County, CA
$500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
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.