Redwood City, CA
$100,000
Redwood City, CA
$100,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Los Angeles, CA
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$49,000
Los Angeles, CA
$725,000
Long Beach, CA
$90,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$459,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$500,000
Oak Park, CA
San Jose, CA
$75,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
San Diego, CA
$140,000
Anaheim, CA
$87,000
Tarzana, CA
$113,000
Los Angeles, CA
$75,000
Whittier, CA
$250,000
Karen Muller
Cannabis Business Brokers, Inc
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Cannabis Business Brokers, Inc. was founded to bring a great depth of experience and professionalism to an industry that is rapidly expanding but experiencing growing pains. We have over 50 years combined experience in sales and purchases of businesses, including the liquor, pharmaceutical and restaurant industries. Our goal is to bring excellence to the sales process by a careful focus on due diligence of the business, so that sellers and buyers have access to the information and documentation that is standard in other industries.
Lemon Grove, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Redwood City, CA
$15,000
Rosemead, CA
$200,000
Orange County, CA
$350,000
San Francisco, CA
$130,000
Los Angeles, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles, CA
$140,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$175,000
Poway, CA
$100,000
Gardena, CA
$69,000
California
Santa Ana, CA
$189,900
Canoga Park, CA
$249,999
Riverside County, CA
$425,000
San Diego County, CA
$305,000
Palm Desert, CA
$125,000
Buellton, CA
$100,000
Anaheim, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
Oakland, CA
$399,000
Morgan Hill, CA
$130,000
Burbank, CA
$49,000
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
$99,000
Santa Clara, CA
$279,880
Leigh Apodaca
The Apodaca Group at Compass
Serving Orange County, CA
The Apodaca Group, in partnership with Compass Commercial, offers invaluable assistance to entrepreneurs aiming to sell their small businesses. Our team excels in identifying suitable buyers and ensuring seamless transitions for all parties involved, making us an attractive option for business owners contemplating a sale. Should you be exploring the sale of your business and require support in locating the ideal purchaser, we invite you to connect with The Apodaca Group. This collaborative effort could prove to be a highly advantageous stride in your journey. Leveraging our team's capacity to engage with a diverse pool of potential candidates on a daily basis potentially enhances the probability of discovering the perfect buyer for your enterprise. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask! Give us a call today!
Yorba Linda, CA
$70,000
West Covina, CA
$120,000
San Diego, CA
$40,000
Paramount, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$800,000
Orange, CA
$115,000
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.