San Francisco County, CA
$249,900
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Cat Sitting Service Bay Area Professional In-Home Cat Care
Established Residential and Commercial Painter Franchise
Ventura County, CA
$260,000
High End Int'l Modeling Agency
Beverly Hills, CA
$200,000
Los Angeles Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$114,000
Busy & Lucrative Organic Dry Cleaners
Fair Oaks, CA
$85,000
Chico Pool Service Route for Sale
Butte County, CA
$14,000
Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise - Upscale Beach LA Community
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Perfection in the East Valley
Burbank, CA
$875,000
Establised Pest Control Biz - Recurring Revenue
Sacramento County, CA
$740,000
DRY CLEANERS, $600K+ Annually, $160K+ Profit-No. CA
Santa Rosa, CA
$495,000
FranchisePlumbingPro
Available in California
$100,000
Local Packing and Shipping Business Since 1983
Redding, CA
$179,500
Established Dry Cleaning Business for Sale – Palmdale, CA
Palmdale, CA
$150,000
Sacramento Area Property Management Portfolio
$250,000
Sacramento County, CA
El Dorado Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$48,000
Customer Service Software Company
California
$1,500,000
Kan Loi
Bradshaw International Properties
Serving Orange County, CA
Bradshaw International Properties - Your Partner in Business Transitions At Bradshaw International Properties, we understand that buying or selling a business is a pivotal decision. As a dedicated business team, we provide comprehensive, expert guidance throughout every stage of the transaction. We specialize in facilitating seamless transitions for businesses across diverse sectors, with a particular focus on franchises, food service, and retail. Our approach is built on a foundation of integrity, discretion, and personalized service. We leverage our extensive network, market knowledge, and proven methodologies to meticulously match buyers and sellers, considering strategic fit, financial capabilities, and long-term goals. We also guide clients through the complexities of due diligence, ensuring transparency and minimizing risks. We advocate for our clients, skillfully negotiating terms that align with their objectives. We manage the closing process efficiently, ensuring a seamless and successful transfer of ownership. Our team of possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in business transactions. We are committed to providing exceptional service, fostering trust, and achieving optimal outcomes for our clients. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or simply explore your options, Bradshaw International Properties is your trusted partner in realizing your business goals.
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Growing Dry Cleaning operation in resilient up-market district
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco County, CA
$361,095
Calabasas Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$43,200
Folsom Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$84,000
Proj $1.2M EBITDA Tech-Driven Real Estate Brokerage with $700M+ Deals
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,090,000
Hilmar Pool Service Route for Sale
Merced County, CA
$27,600
FranchiseDryer Vent Wizard
Available Nationwide
$50,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Alameda County CA
Alameda County, CA
$849,000
Established Landscaping Business Serving Long Beach/South LA/North OC
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Turnkey National Construction Platform | W/ Full Operations Team
$450,000
Camarillo, CA
30 yrs. old clinical lab, PPOs BC, BS, UHC, HealthNet, Medi-Medi
Encino, CA
$2,300,000
Coin Operated Laundry Main Street In Plaza
Van Nuys, CA
$349,000
Carpet Cleaning Business
Fresno, CA
$300,000
Property Damage/Restoration Company
Pleasanton, CA
$525,000
Outdoor Power Equipment Retail & Service Business
California
$599,000
Established Solar & Battery Installations Business In-House Installers
California
$1,495,000
Monterey County-Established Flooring Franchise with Mobile Showroom
Salinas, CA
$250,000
Franchise1-800 Plumber + Air
Available in California
$150,000
Immigration Law Practice with Steady Client Base – Well Established!
Los Angeles, CA
$330,000
Established Real Estate Staging Company
Orange County, CA
$300,000
Profitable, Respected Business with a Blue-Chip Customer Base
$8,100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Retail Shipping & Business Services Store with Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
$70,000
Outstanding Property Damage & Restoration Company
San Diego, CA
$524,999
FranchiseAmramp
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Auto Glass Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
Landscape Maintenance Business San Diego County Price Reduced
San Diego County, CA
$275,000
Leadership Training Business - $123K Cash Flow
Riverside County, CA
$245,000
Cute & Steady Income Agency of Cleaners
San Bernardino County, CA
$180,000
Make your mark on Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Jim Pate
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.
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Mail Box Rental shipping in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$125,000
Commercial Landscaping Company For Sale
$120,000
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Hotel For Sale Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
$19,500,000
Established Nearshore Software Staff Augmentation Firm
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,000,000
FranchisePatriot Pipeline
Available in California
$150,000
Locksmith Business Los Angeles County Price Reduced
Los Angeles County, CA
$695,000
29-Year-Old Insulation Contractor Located In Northern California
California
$1,100,000
Well Established Turn Key Locksmith retail and service
Ventura County, CA
$360,000
Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
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
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
FranchiseLawn Pride
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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