Ventura County, CA
$299,000
Ventura County, CA
$299,000
Saratoga, CA
$225,000
Los Angeles, CA
Contra Costa County, CA
$4,000,000
San Rafael, CA
$240,000
Anaheim, CA
$250,000
Corona, CA
$35,000
Corona, CA
$10,000
Salinas, CA
$65,000
California
$195,000
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Oakland, CA
$10,000
Woodside, CA
$115,000
Pacific Grove, CA
$175,000
Orange County, CA
$85,000
Alan Stahl
Future In Site Realty
Serving Ventura County, CA
Alan Stahl has worked in the investment world for more than 50 years. He started his career running one of the most successful municipal and government bond firms over the course of 30 years, after which, in 1992, he founded Future In-Site Realty Associates, Inc. This company became a cornerstone for developing and leasing more than 75 preschools, as well as nearly 2,500 multi family units, and senior-housing projects. Since 1992, Alan has been recognized as one of the most knowledgeable brokers in the child care industry. He personally owned and operated two PreSchools over 18 years, and managed to develop, buy, sell, lease and renegotiate more than 40 child care leases for clients such as Kindercare, Tutor Time, The Learning Experience, and boutique Montessori preschools.
Monterey Park, CA
$79,000
Orange County, CA
$59,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Livermore, CA
$330,000
Fullerton, CA
$105,000
Cupertino, CA
$500,000
San Francisco County, CA
$159,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
West Hollywood, CA
$178,000
Milpitas, CA
$388,000
Culver City, CA
$129,000
Irvine, CA
$299,000
Orange County, CA
$70,000
Santa Ana, CA
$80,000
Fremont, CA
$1,249,000
Bermuda Dunes, CA
$65,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$140,000
Salinas, CA
$180,000
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$60,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$59,000
Orange County, CA
$60,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$195,000
Encinitas, CA
$275,000
Los Alamitos, CA
$175,000
San Jose, CA
$175,000
Dehlan Group
Dehlan Group
Serving Fresno County, CA
Dehlan Group, selling California one business at a time.
Santa Clara, CA
$175,000
San Diego, CA
$24,000
Simi Valley, CA
$200,000
San Diego, CA
$475,000
San Rafael, CA
$175,000
Signal Hill, CA
$12,000
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.