Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Moreno Valley, CA
$6,549,000
Hayward, CA
Hemet, CA
$1,999,999
San Francisco, CA
El Dorado County, CA
$850,000
Anaheim, CA
$2,950,000
Lynwood, CA
$7,000,000
Los Angeles, CA
$3,500,000
Canyon Country, CA
$899,000
Santa Paula, CA
$2,996,000
Fresno County, CA
$1,600,000
Citrus Heights, CA
$2,900,000
Fresno County, CA
$760,000
Moss Landing, CA
Cutler, CA
$650,000
Umit & Business Broker - Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Serving Kern County, CA
At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.
Amador City, CA
$1,499,000
Bakersfield, CA
Sylmar, CA
Capitola, CA
$725,000
Kern County, CA
$2,250,000
Napa County, CA
$15,900,000
Los Angeles, CA
Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000
Kern County, CA
$3,900,000
Los Angeles, CA
$950,000
San Leandro, CA
$3,500,000
Palo Alto, CA
Marin County, CA
$1,250,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$9,500,000
Fresno, CA
$850,000
Palm Springs, CA
Oakland, CA
Napa, CA
$5,500,000
Kern County, CA
$3,200,000
San Diego, CA
$720,000
Emeryville, CA
$2,900,000
Mentone, CA
$2,750,000
Orange, CA
Sonora, CA
$4,250,000
Lafayette, CA
$2,400,000
Madera County, CA
$5,900,000
Fresno County, CA
$5,400,000
Orland, CA
$15,000,000
Salim Farha
Realty Executives of Northern California
Serving Merced County, CA
At Realty Executives Commercial we go the extra mile for our clients. We offer services in a sense as if we are purchasing or selling assets for our selves, that is the type of service you can expect from working with us. We tailor our interactions with you according to your needs and goals you are trying to achieve. We never leave any stones unturned trying to accomplish purchases, sales, leasing, buyouts, build outs, developing or just merely growing your portfolios.
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Pacifica, CA
Palo Alto, CA
$25,000,000
Vallejo, CA
$4,000,000
Palm Desert, CA
Alameda County, CA
$7,500,000
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.