Rowland Heights, CA
$99,000
Rowland Heights, CA
$99,000
Lake Elsinore, CA
$99,999
Newark, CA
$120,000
Tujunga, CA
$299,000
Ocean Beach, CA
$395,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$389,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$299,000
Los Angeles, CA
$500,000
San Diego, CA
$90,000
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$200,000
Marina Del Rey, CA
$200,000
Sacramento, CA
$165,000
Glendora, CA
$29,000
Camarillo, CA
$250,000
West Hollywood, CA
$65,000
Annie Adjchavanich
Secret HQ, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Secret HQ, Inc is boutique California real estate brokerage specializing in second generation restaurant and bar business opportunities (ABC Type 41, 47, 48). Pizza, donut/dessert, bakery, ice cream, coffee, juice, boba and cafe spaces are our specialty. Beauty, wellness, nail salons, hair salons, spa businesses.
Orange County, CA
$50,000
Carson, CA
$58,000
West Hollywood, CA
$700,000
Woodland Hills, CA
$165,000
Ventura County, CA
$250,000
Mountain View, CA
$125,000
Upland, CA
$69,000
Lakewood, CA
$250,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$7,000
Monterey, CA
$800,000
West Hollywood, CA
$695,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$167,500
Lake Elsinore, CA
$150,000
Daly City, CA
$99,000
West Hollywood, CA
$599,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Los Angeles, CA
$60,000
Pico Rivera, CA
$170,000
Winnetka, CA
$250,000
Long Beach, CA
$225,000
West Hollywood, CA
$200,000
Jamestown, CA
$695,000
San Diego, CA
Not Disclosed
Murrieta, CA
$180,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$149,000
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Eureka, CA
$500,000
Santa Monica, CA
$100,000
Steve Pereira
Murphy
Serving Orange County, CA
Murphy Business Sales is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada, offering brokerage services to owners of closely held companies in need of confidential, experienced professional services. The brokers at our Irvine office have been successful business owners and managers for many years prior to joining the Murphy team. As seasoned, experienced professionals, we can answer all of your questions on how to sell your business to help you establish confidence that when we take your business to market, we will treat the sale of your business as if it were one of our own. And, once we go to market, Murphy’s selling practices will provide the maximum exposure that’s needed locally, nationally and internationally to sell your business.
Auburn, CA
$65,000
West Hollywood, CA
$250,000
Silver Lake, CA
$150,000
San Francisco, CA
$50,000
Hacienda Heights, CA
$100,000
San Diego, CA
$350,002
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.