Santa Rosa, CA
$495,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$495,000
Redding, CA
$179,500
Elk Grove, CA
$2,000,000
Palmdale, CA
$150,000
Ventura County, CA
$62,400
Orange County, CA
$52,000
Sacramento County, CA
$48,000
California
$1,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco County, CA
$361,095
Los Angeles County, CA
$43,200
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Sacramento County, CA
$84,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,090,000
$35,000
San Francisco, CA
San Diego, CA
$375,000
Merced County, CA
$27,600
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.
Alameda County, CA
$849,000
Lake County, CA
$408,000
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$185,000
San Francisco, CA
$65,000
Pasadena, CA
$275,000
Available in California
$70,000
San Diego County, CA
$110,400
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
$1,200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Encino, CA
$2,300,000
Union City, CA
$349,000
Van Nuys, CA
$349,000
Fresno, CA
$300,000
Pleasanton, CA
$525,000
California
$700,000
California
$1,495,000
Available Nationwide
$400,000
Salinas, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,045,000
$250,000
Sacramento County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$330,000
Orange County, CA
$300,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,152,000
Los Angeles, CA
$70,000
Sacramento County, CA
$740,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
San Diego County, CA
$295,000
Michael Langford
Citizens Business Group
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Riverside County, CA
$245,000
Los Angeles, CA
$189,000
$488,000
San Jose, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
$180,000
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Columbus, CA
$109,000
Santa Monica, CA
$125,000
Berkeley, CA
$19,500,000
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,000,000
Los Angeles, CA
$749,000
California
$1,100,000
Ventura County, CA
$360,000
Sacramento County, CA
$98,400
Available Nationwide
$40,000
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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