Los Angeles, CA
$5,500,000

Los Angeles, CA
$5,500,000

Monterey Park, CA
$990,000

Los Angeles, CA
$990,000

Clearlake, CA
$3,950,000
Riverside, CA
$225,000
El Sobrante, CA
$750,000
Ventura, CA
Not Disclosed
California
$330,000
Porterville, CA
$1,650,000
Simi Valley, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles, CA
$26,000,000
Carson, CA
$995,000
Tracy, CA
$949,000
Vacaville, CA
Not Disclosed
Simi Valley, CA
$6,400,000
Mission Viejo, CA
Not Disclosed
Johnathan Choe
TransWorld
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. Transworld Business Advisors was founded in 1979 in South Florida and quickly grew into one of the largest business brokerage firms in the United States. With more than 300 offices in 49 of the United States and in 19 countries, Transworld Business Advisors is the global leader in helping our clients gain global reach while working with local offices that are owned and operated.
Emeryville, CA
Not Disclosed
Cupertino, CA
$6,950,000
Chico, CA
$950,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Madera County, CA
$1,300,000
Sacramento County, CA
$8,400,000
Kings County, CA
$8,700,000
Kings County, CA
$8,400,000
Bakersfield, CA
$8,500,000
San Jose, CA
$5,600,000
Hemet, CA
$1,700,000
Pomona, CA
Not Disclosed
San Joaquin County, CA
$300,000
Inglewood, CA
$2,790,000
California
$1,500,000
West Covina, CA
$2,750,000
Ceres, CA
$1,900,000
Merced, CA
$1,900,000
Redding, CA
$8,200,000
Earlimart, CA
Not Disclosed
Nevada City, CA
Not Disclosed
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Newport Beach, CA
$20,000,000
Montebello, CA
$7,950,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,799,000
Fillmore, CA
$5,799,000
Chino, CA
$195,000
Fremont, CA
Not Disclosed
Ernie Martinez
Century 21
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Century 21 is the largest and oldest Business Broker and Real Estate since 1971 in all of Northern and Southern. Exclusive online listings that attract 1,000's of additional potential buyers and investors. .
Kern County, CA
Not Disclosed
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Trinity County, CA
$495,000
Ceres, CA
Not Disclosed
Van Nuys, CA
$115,000
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
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.