Placentia, CA
$300,000

Placentia, CA
$300,000

Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000

Ventura County, CA
$38,000

Westminster, CA
$199,000
Sonoma County, CA
$99,000
Anaheim, CA
$120,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$700,000
Modesto, CA
$110,000
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$199,000
Walnut, CA
$95,000
Sacramento, CA
$150,000
Marina Del Rey, CA
$150,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$60,000
Redwood City, CA
$100,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Mark Smith
Summit Business Advisors
Serving Nevada County, CA
Established in 2008, Summit Business Advisors serves the High Sierra Business Communities from Lake Tahoe to Lake Almanor, CA. Mark Smith, Broker and Founder has over 40 years of experience working with businesses throughout the Western US. and is a 15 year member of the International Business and California Business Broker Associations. If you are an owner looking to exit and sell your business or a buyer looking to purchase a business, Summit has the track record and experience to assist you. We specialize in businesses in the Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing or Transportation sectors with sales between $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 and EBITDA of $100,000 or greater.
San Francisco, CA
$425,000
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$49,000
Los Angeles, CA
$725,000
Long Beach, CA
$50,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$500,000
Oak Park, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles, CA
$55,000
Whittier, CA
$250,000
Lemon Grove, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles, CA
$140,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$155,000
Gardena, CA
$69,000
California
Not Disclosed
Santa Ana, CA
$189,900
San Diego County, CA
$305,000
Palm Desert, CA
$125,000
Burbank, CA
$49,000
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
$99,000
West Covina, CA
$120,000
San Diego, CA
$40,000
Paramount, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles County, CA
$800,000
Orange, CA
$115,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$630,000
Alameda County, CA
$150,000
West Los Angeles, CA
$240,000
Campbell, CA
$224,900
Sherman Oaks, CA
$165,000
Nidal Saleh
The Saleh Group RE/MAX Preferred Group
Serving Orange County, CA
The Saleh Group - RE/MAX Preferred Group has the largest listing profile of Gas Stations and convenience stores in the nation. Not only do we have the listings, but we also attract buyers looking for the perfect business investment. For many years we have owned and operated gas stations, convenient and Liquor stores in the US as well as other types of business ventures and understand the complexity that is involves owning, building, operating, leasing, managing, liquidating and expanding many different types of businesses. More Listings: https://salehgroup.com/
Tulare, CA
$79,000
Sacramento, CA
$139,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$425,000
Los Angeles, CA
$112,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$750,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$350,000
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
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
|
Profit Margin |
23% |
|
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
|
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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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.