Atascadero, CA
$25,000
Atascadero, CA
$25,000
Alameda County, CA
$99,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $100,000
Sacramento County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $9,000,000
Bloomington, CA
$1,295,000
Alameda, CA
$215,000
Sacramento County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $88,267
Escondido, CA
$50,000
National City, CA
$99,999
San Jose, CA
$168,000
Available Nationwide
$250,000
Fresno, CA
$1,645,000
Hayward, CA
$188,000
$25,000
Walnut Creek, CA
Newark, CA
$385,000
Yucaipa, CA
$725,000
Wasim Rahman
TNW BUSINESS BROKERS
Serving San Francisco County, CA
TNW Business Brokerage has been in the business since 2003 and committed to work diligently with every client as an advocate provide a comprehensive consultative approach to each and every business transaction.
Orange County, CA
$245,000
Pittsburg, CA
$275,000
Garden Grove, CA
$95,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,100,000
San Francisco, CA
$195,000
Available Nationwide
$175,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$3,600,000
Newport Beach, CA
$390,000
$105,000
Rancho Mirage, CA
Orange County, CA
$195,000
Fountain Valley, CA
$160,000
Studio City, CA
$1,800,000
Garden Grove, CA
$45,000
Orange County, CA
$249,000
Clovis, CA
$300,000
San Diego County, CA
$399,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Palm Springs, CA
$198,000
Berkeley, CA
$250,000
$30,000
Ontario, CA
San Clemente, CA
$600,000
Milpitas, CA
$350,000
Available Nationwide
$75,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$419,000
Davis, CA
$250,000
California
$165,000
San Francisco, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $3,500,000
La Crescenta, CA
$180,000
Marshall Pollock CBB CBI
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is considered by many to be the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage, franchising, to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
San Diego County, CA
$500,000
North Highlands, CA
$180,000
$30,000
Victorville, CA
Encinitas, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,000,000
Newark, CA
$185,000
Available in California
$90,000
Hawthorne, CA
$750,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$179,000
Fontana, CA
$88,600
Los Angeles, CA
$79,000
Santa Clarita, CA
$150,000
Fairfax, CA
$180,000
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Sacramento, CA
$1,750,000
Bloomington, CA
$827,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
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.