Pomona, CA
$110,000
Pomona, CA
$110,000
Albany, CA
$675,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Fair Oaks, CA
$85,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,675,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,850,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$448,000
Oceanside, CA
$625,000
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
Long Beach, CA
$230,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$500,000
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
$950,000
San Francisco, CA
Sylmar, CA
$110,000
Sacramento, CA
$69,000
Ken Oppeltz Don DiSpaltro
Vanguard Resource Gr
Serving San Diego County, CA
Our principals are members of IBBA and CABB, and perhaps the most experienced and professional group in southern California. Our office has sold over 800 businesses, many just like yours! We have sold virtually every type and size of business. From Main Street to lower middle market types of businesses, we can help. Selling a bigger company? Ken Oppeltz is a Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary and routinely has sold larger companies to investors, other companies, and private equity groups.
San Francisco, CA
$400,000
Berkeley, CA
$99,000
San Francisco County, CA
$4,000,000
Lancaster, CA
$250,000
San Diego County, CA
$38,400
Alameda County, CA
$350,000
Alamo, CA
$94,000
Butte County, CA
$18,000
Lancaster, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
San Diego, CA
$45,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tulare County, CA
$8,997,000
Calabasas, CA
$495,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Julian, CA
$1,279,000
Van Nuys, CA
$200,000
Burbank, CA
$875,000
La Verne, CA
$1,999,888
Anaheim, CA
$49,000
Georgetown, CA
$460,000
$249,000
Ramona, CA
Corona, CA
$250,000
Corona Del Mar, CA
$140,000
Georgetown, CA
$460,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$89,000
Sacramento County, CA
$740,000
Azusa, CA
$90,000
Fountain Valley, CA
$280,000
Santa Monica, CA
$99,000
Gary Walswick
KW COMMERCIAL
Serving Orange County, CA
KW COMMERCIAL is a Division of Keller Williams International, the recognized leader in the Real Estate Estate Industry, with almost 180,000 Agents around the world. The Commercial Division is a network of over 2,000 Commercial Real Estate Professionals, strategically placed in key Market Centers around the country. Capitalizing on it's " Local Touch & Global Reach", KW COMMERCIAL delivers a full spectrum of CRE Services, driven by the Client's needs and the highest level of market exposure.
Santa Clara, CA
$549,900
Sherman Oaks, CA
$349,000
$1,100,000
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$689,000
Milpitas, CA
$500,000
Modesto, CA
$250,000
Solana Beach, CA
$200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Eagle Rock, CA
$4,995,000
Glendale, CA
$50,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Solano County, CA
$2,650,000
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.