Monterey County, CA
$295,000
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Profitable Central Coast Law Firm
9 Y/O US Tech Company Specializing in Advanced Data Security Solutions
Santa Clara, CA
$6,695,000
Established Cleaners with Loyal Customers
Los Angeles, CA
$179,000
Tox Lab in OC, with Good Equipment and In-network Contracts
Newport Beach, CA
$450,000
Pretty in Pomona
Pomona, CA
$247,000
Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Sacramento, CA
$250,000
Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$480,000
Mail Box Rental and Shipping Center
Palmdale, CA
$155,000
Mail Box Rental & shipping
Los Angeles, CA
$220,000
Property Management-Residential & Comm. Clientele-San Gabriel Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
$420,000
FranchiseHuntington Learning Centers, Inc.
Available in California
$110,000
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Appliance Repair company with accounts!
Contra Costa County, CA
$250,000
Dry Cleanig Agency in La Mirada
La Mirada, CA
$85,000
Profitable Building Services & Waterproofing – SBA Prequalified
Los Angeles County, CA
$4,300,000
Established Property Management Company – Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
$2,400,000
Carter Asefi
FranBizNetwork
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
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Leading Provider of Turn-key Telecommunications & Security Solutions
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $349,000
Florist, Party & Event Planning For Sale Serving Bay Area
San Jose, CA
$555,000
Junk Hauling/Recycling Removal business
Chatsworth, CA
$349,000
FedEx Routes
San Diego, CA
$480,000
FranchiseFive Star Bath Solutions
Available in California
$100,000
Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $176,000
Established Immigration Law Firm for Sale – Strong Reputation & Growth
Sacramento, CA
$900,000
Turn-Key Mail Box Center - Premier Location
Alameda County, CA
$106,000
Profitable Tailor Shop | 35+ Years in Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$40,000
Dry Cleaners Agency Great Location Est. 14Years
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Dry Cleaners Retail, Wholesale, & Alterations
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Turnkey Mail & Shipping Center in Prime Retail Location
Escondido, CA
$170,000
Profitable French Catering Business Ready for New Ownership
San Francisco County, CA
$160,000
Recycling / Junk Hauling business
Bakersfield, CA
$231,000
FranchiseThe Tutoring Center
Available in California
$50,000
Residential and Commercial Glass and Mirror Services
Orange County, CA
$265,000
Profitable Low-Voltage Electrical Company in SoCal
California
$2,350,000
Highly Established Home Renovation Business - Premium Client Base
Orange County, CA
$1,249,000
High-End Fast-Casual Restaurant [UNDER CONTRACT - BACK UP OFFERS]
Orange County, CA
$1,490,000
FranchiseAmramp
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Made In America Solar: Solutions Design & Installation - SBA Approved
Central Valley, CA
$1,100,000
Profitable Vacuum and Sewing Service Center
San Mateo County, CA
$175,000
Dry Cleaners Est Since 1967 Owner Wants to Retire!
Los Angeles County, CA
$180,000
A Reputation You Can Bank, A Future You Can Build
Yolo County, CA
$235,000
San Gabriel Valley vintage
Azusa, CA
$395,000
Unique Food Service Business netting almost $100k part-time!
Orange County, CA
$89,000
Established Asphalt Contractor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $353,399
Dry Cleaner Plant in Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
$425,000
Michael Langford
Citizens Business Group
Serving Sacramento County, CA
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Profitable, Well-Established Tree Service Company
California
$2,750,000
FranchiseAce Handyman Services
Available Nationwide
$75,000
Hospitality Design & Procurement w/Burgeoning Client Base & Activity
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,000,000
Special Events Company with Stellar Reputation
Irvine, CA
$4,500,000
SBA pre-qualified FedEx Routes in Solano County
Solano County, CA
$1,400,000
Set your sights on Sylmar.
Sylmar, CA
$450,000
Spacious Montebello location with 5,000+ square feet
Montebello, CA
$288,000
Laundromat in San Gabriel Valley Area
Los Angeles County, CA
$468,000
Dry Cleaning Agency & Alterations Est 21 Yrs
Los Angeles County, CA
$160,000
5 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA
South San Francisco, CA
$887,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes, San Jose CA
San Jose, CA
$1,035,000
FranchisePatriot Pipeline
Available in California
$150,000
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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