Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Studio City, CA
$395,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$200,000
Westminster, CA
$220,000
California
$378,263
Moorpark, CA
$580,000
Los Gatos, CA
$190,000
California
$1,000,000
Rocklin, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $995,520
Pleasanton, CA
$75,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$114,000
Del Norte County, CA
$998,000
Sacramento, CA
$110,000
$150,000
Van Nuys, CA
San Francisco, CA
$248,000
San Bruno, CA
$268,000
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.
Riverside, CA
$225,000
Alameda County, CA
$1,950,000
Fresno, CA
$129,000
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
$120,000
Desert Hot Springs, CA
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
Sylmar, CA
$110,000
Sacramento, CA
$69,000
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
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Kenny Liu
Realest Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Realest is a privately held and minority owned, real estate services and investment firm focused on creating and optimizing the value of real estate through the confluence of innovation, cultures, experiences, industries, and communities. Our clients and our projects not only shape culture, but form an evergreen portfolio of experience-driven residential, retail, hospitality, office, leisure and entertainment assets in emerging growth markets. Based in Los Angeles, Realest capitalizes on its proximity to the apex of entertainment, digital media, and innovative dining. With our diverse expertise and close ties to leaders in the real estate, fashion, culinary, music, and entertainment industries, Realest is uniquely positioned to develop a portfolio of experiential brands at the cross-section of multiple sectors. Together, our work has drawn over ten billion impressions and counting. As commercial real estate is upended by emerging technologies, e-commerce, a flattened competitive landscape, and the recent global pandemic, we believe the best way to predict the unknown future is to invent it, creating our own reality. Then, diligently stewarding its course. This is how we ensure our capital investors and long-term brand partners are able to secure, stabilize, and maximize their investments in our institutional-grade projects throughout specific growth markets.
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
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.