Artesia, CA
$270,000
Artesia, CA
$270,000
Blairsden Graeagle, CA
$400,000
Sherman Oaks, CA
$295,000
San Jose, CA
$198,000
Los Angeles, CA
$119,000
San Francisco, CA
$69,000
Los Angeles, CA
$76,700
Tustin, CA
$75,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$150,000
Garden Grove, CA
$129,000
Placentia, CA
$129,000
San Diego, CA
$38,000
Hollister, CA
$150,000
Newport Beach, CA
$200,000
Lakewood, CA
$185,000
Lompoc, CA
$140,000
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.
Culver City, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$150,000
San Diego, CA
$249,999
Sherman Oaks, CA
$99,000
Culver City, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles, CA
$130,000
Pasadena, CA
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
Camarillo, CA
$150,000
Orange County, CA
$295,000
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
Riverside County, CA
$175,000
Rialto, CA
$999,999
Orange County, CA
$575,000
San Jose, CA
$260,000
Redwood City, CA
$205,000
Encino, CA
$250,000
Sacramento, CA
$299,000
Torrance, CA
$49,000
Los Angeles, CA
$800,000
Lancaster, CA
$35,000
Monterey, CA
$210,000
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Camarillo, CA
$225,000
Fresno County, CA
$35,000
Tricia Bernhardt
Restaurant Exchange
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Company Information: At Restaurant eXchange, we specialize in matching buyers with sellers of existing businesses within the food & beverage industry. Our services include: Assessing the value of the business for fair market pricing Confidentially marketing the business, and real estate if included Controlling the exposure of information to qualified buyers Helping buyers by matching their skills and resources to an appropriate business Negotiating the price and terms, and documenting the agreement Assisting with lease negotiations, ABC transfers, and franchise approval Sourcing the acquisition financing when possible Facilitating all actions needed to close the sale successfully The businesses we have represented for sale include: Full-Service Restaurants (from family style to fine dining) Fast Food & Quick-Service Restaurants Franchises Bars & Nightclubs Coffeehouses Bakeries Deli Cafes Ice Cream Shops Pizza Restaurants Mexican, Asian & Other Ethnic Restaurants Catering Businesses Tea Rooms Charter Party Boats
Sylmar, CA
$2,500,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
$190,000
Claremont, CA
$149,000
Downey, CA
$199,000
Orange, CA
$600,000
Burbank, CA
$150,000
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.