San Francisco, CA
$750,000
San Francisco, CA
$750,000
Orange, CA
$490,000
Azusa, CA
$395,000
Orange County, CA
$89,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
Parlier, CA
$195,900
San Diego, CA
$195,000
Cotati, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles, CA
$435,000
San Diego County, CA
$450,000
El Monte, CA
$795,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$325,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$329,000
San Mateo County, CA
$800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,250,000
Downey, CA
$215,000
Nanda M&AMI, CBI
Acacia Group, Inc.
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Check out the company website at www.AcaciaGroupInc.com for details of our services.
Napa, CA
$150,000
San Francisco, CA
$195,000
San Diego County, CA
$385,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $353,399
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Caruthers, CA
$699,000
Huntington Park, CA
$295,000
San Mateo, CA
$238,000
Newport Beach, CA
$425,000
Yolo County, CA
$595,000
Sacramento County, CA
$125,000
San Diego, CA
$169,000
San Diego County, CA
$169,000
California
$589,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lakeside, CA
$2,500,000
Seal Beach, CA
$115,000
Oak Park, CA
$7,000,000
California
$2,750,000
Orange County, CA
$589,000
Alameda County, CA
$9,000,000
Hesperia, CA
$1,299,000
Mountain View, CA
$125,000
Glendale, CA
$77,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,000,000
Brea, CA
$599,000
Irvine, CA
$4,500,000
Merced, CA
$225,000
Hollywood, CA
$180,000
Solano County, CA
$1,400,000
Gregg Tobin
Gateway Business Sales
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Gateway Business Sales (GBS) team of professionals and advisors have over 75 years combined experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and have successfully closed 600 + transactions in a wide range of industries. GBS has secure affiliations with investment banking firms and business advisory groups, which broadens our offerings to include mergers, acquisitions, and related consulting services for privately held companies. GBS has intermediaries that serve businesses with an enterprise value from $1 million to $20 million and have advisors and team members with experience and a track record of selling companies valued above $20 million. Our performance and results show this is more than rhetoric, as 75% of our engagements come from referrals from satisfied clients, CPA’s, Attorney’s, Financial Advisors, and Investment Bankers. GBS will develop a customized sales and marketing strategy to drive optimal results. While each client and business may be unique, we utilize our resources and experience to create demand for your business.
Ukiah, CA
$150,000
Alameda County, CA
$49,900
Sacramento County, CA
$249,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$3,500,000
Jurupa Valley, CA
$1,250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$499,000
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.