Livermore, CA
$349,000
Livermore, CA
$349,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$95,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,125,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $375,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$249,000
San Diego, CA
$350,000
San Diego County, CA
$79,000
San Diego County, CA
$875,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$879,000
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Available in California
$150,000
North Hollywood, CA
$195,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $489,000
$1,600,000
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
Alameda County, CA
$79,500
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.
Simi Valley, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000
Glendora, CA
$375,000
San Diego, CA
$85,000
Carlsbad, CA
$199,000
Available Nationwide
$400,000
Ventura, CA
$1,000,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$425,000
$2,470,000
Sacramento, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$79,000
Sacramento, CA
$2,208,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$150,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$998,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$425,000
Salinas, CA
$1,200,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$315,000
Orange County, CA
$1,490,000
$120,000
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Orange County, CA
$1,300,000
Riverside County, CA
$13,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$285,000
Inglewood, CA
$357,000
Carmichael, CA
$791,500
Oakland, CA
$124,000
Michael Langford
Citizens Business Group
Serving Sacramento County, CA
San Diego County, CA
$1,425,000
Toledo, CA
$108,900
San Francisco, CA
$170,000
Sonoma County, CA
$699,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $475,000
California
$657,000
Oceanside, CA
$2,300,000
Albany, CA
$189,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$215,000
Calaveras County, CA
$195,000
Alameda County, CA
$295,000
San Diego County, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$189,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
423 |
Median Asking Price |
$322,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$136,896 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
California Service Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.52 |
1.76 |
Median |
0.80 |
2.58 |
Upper Quartile |
1.18 |
3.47 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
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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