Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay
Cannabis Testing Laboratory, ISO Certified, Active in California
California
$2,400,000
Dry Cleaning Plant
Diamond Bar, CA
$235,000
Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Laundromat Opportunity in the Heart of Camarillo
Camarillo, CA
$240,000
Mail Box rental & shipping in Silver Lake
Los Angeles, CA
$115,000
Land Use Consulting North County San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$750,000
Profitable Catering Company in SoCal
California
$4,650,000
Soil & Foundation Engineering Company
La Mesa, CA
$195,000
Third-Party Wrap Insurance Administrator
California
$350,000
FranchiseBar-B-Clean
Available in California
$100,000
$1,779,000 Income - Property Management / Manager-run, Fully Staffed
Cambria, CA
$8,895,000
Cypress Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
$70,800
Turnkey National Construction Platform | W/ Full Operations Team
$450,000
Camarillo, CA
Hood Cleaning Business - Bentonville
Bentonville, CA
$234,990
Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Carter Asefi
FranBizNetwork
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
FranBizNetwork was founded by veteran franchise business brokers Carter Asefi and Emily Burns in order to bring buyers, sellers and franchise professionals together, and to serve as a resource to the franchise business community. With over 60 years in combined brokerage experience, we know that each transaction is different, and are committed to serving the unique needs of our clients. The business brokers working with FranBizNetwork know how to anticipate and avoid potential issues before they become problems, and are pros at keeping transactions on the right track. All FranBizNetwork listings are posted on our website. Please visit us at www.FranBizNetwork.com and see what's new.
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Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland as Absentee Owner's Run
Oakland, CA
$563,000
Dry Cleaner in Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks, CA
$350,000
UPS Store in Lakewood
Lakewood, CA
$690,000
Coin Laundry For Sale in Woodland-Yolo County as Absentee Owner's Run
Woodland, CA
$350,000
Coin/Card Laundry For Sale in Campbell as Absentee Owner's Run
Campbell, CA
$289,900
FranchisePrism Specialty Restoration
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Established High-End Landscaping Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,200,000
9 FedEx P&D Routes - Northern California
California
$1,150,000
$10k to get into our Executive Model Wildlife Control Franchise!
$66,000
San Jose, CA
Popular El Monte location with tons of potential
El Monte, CA
$205,000
Established Swimming Pool Routes for sale in So. California
Upland, CA
$280,000
Established Aviation Part 145 Repair Station in Southern CA
El Cajon, CA
$1,200,000
Established Specialized Documentation Business – Southern California
Orange County, CA
$400,000
Established Medical Transportation Business
Riverside County, CA
$1,200,000
Well Established Drycleaning Business (Semi-Absentee)
Sacramento, CA
$235,000
Retiring Dry Cleaners in Whittier
Whittier, CA
$160,000
FranchiseNTV 360
Available Nationwide
$35,000
Coin Laundromat Ready for Remodel
Los Angeles, CA
$85,000
Interior Design and Home Staging
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity
$3,160,000
Redding, CA
Luxury Personal Concierge Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$239,000
Ship/Pack/Mailbox Rentals-No. Ca Bay Area
Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
FranchiseOffice Evolution
Available Nationwide
$175,000
Established Professional Home Organizing Business
Danville, CA
$350,000
San Fernando Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$105,000
Unique Home Lighting Sales and Service - $100k SDE
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Unlock Unlimited Income Potential: Top-Tier Janitorial Franchise
Riverside, CA
$250,000
45yo San Diego Driving & Traffic School
San Diego, CA
$165,000
Michael Langford
Citizens Business Group
Serving Sacramento County, CA
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Large Termite & Pest Control Business
Orange County, CA
$8,500,000
Well Established Printing Shop in South Bay
Gilroy, CA
$495,000
Profitable, Respected Business with a Blue-Chip Customer Base
$8,100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Fresno, CA Psychiatry Office | Established 24 Years
Clovis, CA
$1,000,000
Profitable Laundromat With Value Add Opportunities For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$325,000
FranchiseHomestretch
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Dry Cleaner with loyal customer base in upscale community
San Francisco County, CA
$176,000
Established Window Tinting & Treatment Business with Strong Reputation
San Diego County, CA
$979,723
Established Septic Company for sale
Murrieta, CA
$180,000
Lawn and Garden Equipment Sales and Service with Real Estate Available
Riverside County, CA
$549,500
Rancho Santa Fe Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$56,250
Have it all in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$1,200,000
Highly Profitable Law Firm in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,900,000
Real Estate and Mortgage Company For Sale
California
$700,000
Remote Absentee National Sales Training Company
California
$1,600,000
FranchiseFleet Clean
Available in California
$90,000
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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