REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
King City, CA
$11,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
King City, CA
$11,000,000
Jackson, CA
$115,000
Sacramento, CA
$99,000
Elk Grove, CA
$1,550,000
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
$240,000
Placer County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $460,823
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Sun Valley, CA
$1,615,000
Danville, CA
$1,100,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Balboa Island, CA
$199,000
Los Angeles, CA
$475,000
$295,000
San Diego, CA
Dana Point, CA
$575,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,695,000
Brannon Poe
Poe Group Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Poe Group Advisors is the premier accounting practice intermediary firm in the accounting industry. With practices located throughout the U.S. and Canada, our company is known for our seamless process as well as our efficient and diligent approach to facilitating the buying and selling of CPA firms. Armed with a passion for people and unmatched expertise, our team of experts has a deep knowledge of accounting industry and an intense focus on maximizing value or minimizing risk.
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$920,000
Long Beach, CA
$120,000
Woodland Hills, CA
$274,999
Sunnyvale, CA
$298,000
Roseville, CA
$199,500
Available Nationwide
$25,000
Encinitas, CA
$250,000
California
$65,000
$150,000
Torrance, CA
Imperial County, CA
$2,250,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$325,000
San Diego County, CA
$49,000
Norco, CA
$40,000
El Dorado County, CA
$300,000
San Diego, CA
$2,500,000
Oakland, CA
$529,000
Available in California
$200,000
California
$2,100,000
Los Angeles, CA
$580,000
$275,000
San Diego, CA
Artesia, CA
$260,000
Downey, CA
$300,000
Available in California
$80,000
East Los Angeles, CA
$249,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$69,000
San Diego County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $456,000
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Max One Business - Randall Barondess,CBB DRE #01712956 -RE/MAX ONE
XQB Management Inc, DBA RE/MAX ONE
Serving Ventura County, CA
Max One Business and Commercial Services provides our clients the highest standards of professionalism and knowledge by our staff of Certified agents. We continually educate our agents to ensure our clients are getting the most up to date talent and information available. The Max One team of agents are members in good standing with the International Association of Business Brokers (I.B.B.A.) and the California Association of Business Brokers (C.A.B.B.) All commercial business agents must be part of our association and continually go through rigorous training classes. Max One Business is part of RE/MAX One Commercial and affiliated with RE/MAX Commercial, a world wide network of agents specializing in Commercial brokerage. Each business broker and adviser specialize's in their own area of expertise, however, our cross marketing and staff integrates knowledge and manpower needed to accommodate the overall needs of our clients. In most any business transaction there is a lease, real property acquisition or multiple lease assumptions. We are equipped to handle all real estate and business brokerage needs.
Lemon Grove, CA
$50,000
Sacramento, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $245,746
$350,000
Atascadero, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$469,000
Azusa, CA
$800,000
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Cupertino, CA
$3,500,000
Hanford, CA
$500,000
Oakland, CA
$250,000
Westlake Village, CA
$450,000
Los Angeles, CA
$79,000
Los Angeles, CA
$299,990
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Tracy, CA
$190,000
La Habra, CA
$325,000
Available in California
$100,000
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.