San Diego, CA
Businesses For Sale in California


Murrieta, CA
$180,000

Santa Clara County, CA
$149,000

Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Eureka, CA
$500,000
Santa Monica, CA
$100,000
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
$90,000
Palm Desert, CA
$300,000
Carlsbad, CA
$195,000
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
Tony CBI
Business Team
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
BTI Group, is the largest Business Brokerage firm in the Western United States, specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to 7 offices and 100+ brokers throughout California. In total, we have successfully facilitated the sale of over 5,000 businesses in high-tech, manufacturing, service, retail, wholesale, food and beverage industries. More importantly than the number of businesses that we sell, the rolodex of 100+ associates providing access to corporate strategic buyers, private equity groups, and high network individuals creates competition and ultimately the best price for your business. We are involved in all levels of a transaction, including but not limited to: In depth market analysis and pricing strategy, coordination and implementation of marketing plans, scrutinizing and pre-screening all potential buyers, negotiating terms of transactions, arranging acquisition financing, administering paperwork and agreements, and interfacing with your attorney and CPA while coordinating due diligence, transaction details, and escrow.
East Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
San Luis Obispo, CA
$425,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$69,000
Wilmington, CA
$325,000
Solana Beach, CA
$295,000
San Diego, CA
$349,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$149,000
Carmichael, CA
$150,000
West Covina, CA
$100,000
San Diego County, CA
$120,000
Orange, CA
$500,000
Santa Ana, CA
$205,000
Lancaster, CA
$85,000
Lancaster, CA
$52,000
Irvine, CA
$5,500,000
San Diego, CA
$6,500,000
Anaheim Hills, CA
$119,000
Orange County, CA
$39,500
California
Anaheim, CA
$195,000
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
California
$32,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,500,000
Temecula, CA
Earlimart, CA
Nevada City, CA
Palm Springs, CA
Newport Beach, CA
$20,000,000
Bryan Gonzales
First Choice Business Brokers San Diego
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers was established in 1994 and has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. Let our significantly experienced, highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes and systems will get the job done! If you’re looking to buy or sell an existing business or franchise, you've come to the right place. We offer regional San Diego knowledge and world class service. When it comes to selling your business, you’ll want to work with a professionally trained, San Diego based business broker associated with a national company.
Montebello, CA
$7,950,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,799,000
Fillmore, CA
$5,400,000
Chino, CA
$195,000
Kern County, CA
$1,800,000
Kern County, CA
Buy or Sell a Business in California
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:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
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.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
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.