Daly City, CA
$99,000
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use
RC3 Appliance Repair
Santa Rosa, CA
$85,000
Profitable parking lot sweeping business for sale
San Joaquin County, CA
$450,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Arcadia CA
Arcadia, CA
$795,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes, Salinas (Watsonville) CA
Watsonville, CA
$695,000
Laboratory with Medicare, 550K gross
Chatsworth, CA
$600,000
Coin Laundry Business for Sale in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County, CA
$600,000
Landscaping and Gardening Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$120,000
Laundromat Business For SALE!
San Jose, CA
$450,000
Established Laundromat in West Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
FranchiseFleet Services International
Available Nationwide
$75,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Santa Rosa (Windsor) CA
Windsor, CA
$1,100,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA
Hayward, CA
$925,000
Sacramento Area Property Management Portfolio
$250,000
Sacramento County, CA
High-End Residential Architecture Firm: Owner Wanting Strategic Partn
Los Angeles, CA
$745,000
Fresno Pool Service Route for Sale
Fresno County, CA
$267,300
Bill Corley - BottomLine Business Brokers
BottomLine Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Professionally, confidentially and with the highest integrity, BottomLine provides business brokerage and M&A services to Buyers and Sellers of small and medium-sized California businesses across a wide range of industries. Our team of experienced, licensed brokers provide exceptional service, from the first client meeting to the close of escrow ... and beyond! BottomLine is the brokerage with a competitive edge, a powerful blend of old school sales finesse and modern digital marketing. We have an active following - half our deals come from our massive database of qualified buyers, who also love to purchase the real estate. We work tirelessly to match each business for sale with the right buyer and guide the company through the complexities of transitioning to new ownership. If it's a business, our brokers have sold one just like it! With well over a thousand businesses sold under one roof, we deliver superior results. And that's the BottomLine. Business Owners: •No Upfront Fees - Only pay when your business sells. •Valuations - Business valuations take experience: they're a blend of the state of your company, its profitability and market conditions. We'll help determine fair market value. •Accomplished - The BottomLine team has sold businesses in YOUR industry. •Peace of Mind - Selling businesses is a full-time job; you run your company and let us handle the sale. •Experienced Guides - We shepherd the process from start to finish: documentation, marketing, due diligence, and escrow. •Representation Matters - Great representation stacks the odds in favor of a successful sale. A BottomLine broker is a huge advantage! Buyers: •Opportunity - Each business we represent is an opportunity for the right Buyer. •The Highest Standards - We represent each business with integrity, disclosure, and accuracy. •First Time Buyers Welcome - Many of our Buyers are first-timers. Don’t worry, we’ll coach you through the process.
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Ventura Maintenance Business
Oxnard, CA
$115,000
Paternity and Court-Ordered DNA Testing Business – Nationwide Clients
Sacramento County, CA
$400,000
**Sale Pending** Great Multi-County Pest Control Business
Thousand Oaks, CA
$1,300,000
$60M+ Large Clinical Laboratory – Full Robotic Automation
California
$75,000,000
Attractive Retail T Shirt Store & Custom Print Shop
Escondido, CA
$75,000
FranchiseMerry Maids
Available in California
$50,000
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Profitable Accessibility Consulting Firm
California
$399,000
Beautiful restaurant with several large private dining spaces and bar
$488,000
San Jose, CA
Simi Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$67,200
Boutique Clinical Laboratory – PPOs, Medicare, Medi-Cal & Pathology
Orange County, CA
$8,000,000
Bagel Shop Franchise For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$399,000
Elite Baseball Athlete Training Business for Sale
Long Beach, CA
$100,000
Medical Overpayments Recovery Business
California
$10,500,000
CA Laboratory with Medicare, Medi-Cal, Z-code, All Molecular, Note
Riverside, CA
$550,000
Staffing Franchise – Two Territories And Offices Included
San Bernardino County, CA
$730,000
FranchiseAccelerated Waste Solutions
Available in California
$100,000
Turnkey Salon Opportunity – Perfect for Stylists Ready to Own & Grow!
San Diego, CA
$199,999
Remodeled beauty in Carson
Carson, CA
$895,000
Turnkey National Construction Platform | W/ Full Operations Team
$450,000
Camarillo, CA
Online Sports Uniform Sales, Huge Potential
San Joaquin County, CA
$175,000
Brand Strategy & Communications Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,245,000
FranchiseOne Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
Available in California
$150,000
Established Small Law Firm with Guaranteed High Six Figure Income
Riverside County, CA
$400,000
Architectural Firm with 4 Years of Upward Growth
Los Angeles, CA
$1,655,000
Los Alamitos Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
$148,800
Franchise Shipping, Printing, Mailbox and More Store
San Diego, CA
$104,000
Bus Transportation to Music Festivals & Sporting Events!
California
$350,000
Samaira Sarang
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Company Information: Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc. is fastest growing business broker firm in California, specialize in small to mid size businesses. LBA agents are well trained professional who do nothing but Business opportunity brokerage and are very inform in the operation of each business they sell. Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
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Turnkey Long-Standing Shoe and Luggage Repair Shop for Sale
Temecula, CA
$120,000
Market-Leading Flooring Company with 2x Real Estate Assets($3.3M)
California
$350,000
$10k to get into our Executive Model Wildlife Control Franchise!
$66,000
San Jose, CA
Niche Architecture Firm - North Coastal San Diego
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Premier Full-Service Fencing Contractor - Shasta County
Shasta County, CA
$329,000
FranchiseBar-B-Clean
Available in California
$100,000
Small owner/operator alarm company for sell-owner retiring
Anaheim, CA
$160,000
Dry Cleaner AGENCY for sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$99,000
Deli & Catering Restaurant For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$199,000
Boutique HOA Management Company-Orange & LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
$280,000
Master Care Commercial Janitorial
Palm Springs, CA
$575,000
3 Fedex Linehaul Unassigned Team Runs - PRICE REDUCED
Sacramento, CA
$995,000
14 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
$1,295,000
Coin Op Laundromat-Brand New Machines-Location Location Location
Fresno, CA
$779,900
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Sacramento CA
Sacramento, CA
$1,750,000
FranchiseSpaulding Decon
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Buy or Sell a Service Business in California
For those in the market to buy or sell a service business in California, it’s crucial to gain an understanding of how the market values these businesses, and what average financial performance looks like. To that end, we have aggregated listings data to surface current valuation multiples and typical financials of California service businesses.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
423 |
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Median Asking Price |
$322,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$136,896 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.52 |
1.76 |
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Median |
0.80 |
2.58 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.18 |
3.47 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a service business in California?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in California is approximately $322,500.
How much do service business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but California service business owners report median annual sales of $400,000 and annual owner earnings of $136,896. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a service business?
Valuing a service business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, owner earnings, growth (or decline) trends, and historical stability. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples of service businesses in California range from 0.52 to 1.18, with the median at 0.80. Earnings multiples range from 1.76 to 3.47, with the median at 2.58. These values indicate that a typical service business in California may sell for around 0.80 times its annual revenue, and 2.58 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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