Orange County, CA
$850,000
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Reputable Leather Restoration Business – Stable Revenue, Franchiseable
Real Estate Appraisal
Orange County, CA
$550,000
High-Growth Residential Cleaning Franchise Resale - Prime San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$189,000
Handmade, Non-Toxic Kitchenware with Cultural Flair
Orange County, CA
$435,000
RARE Guard Service Business Well Est. Offices/Retail
Irvine, CA
$1,165,000
Dual-Revenue Cleaning & Restoration Business | Scalable
Los Angeles, CA
$416,000
Electrical Vehicle Charging Installation Contractor
Orange County, CA
$699,000
Scenic Backings Rentals- Production Industry
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,850,000
Help Run Coin Laundromat
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lynwood, CA
$4,500,000
Established Swimming Pool Routes for sale in So. California
Upland, CA
$280,000
Franchise1-800 WATER DAMAGE
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Established Aviation Part 145 Repair Station in Southern CA
El Cajon, CA
$1,200,000
Home Services Business with Repeat Rev - '25 SDE $250K - Seller Fin.
Orange County, CA
$894,000
SBA Pre-Qualified Automotive Equipment Sales & Service
$950,000
California
Turnkey TruBlue Franchise For 1/2 Price
Upland, CA
$25,000
Premium Vacation Rental Management in California’s Wine Country
California
$99,000
Lloyd Silver, CFA, CBB
BTI Group
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the largest independent business brokerage firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. Why Choose Business Team: * Complete confidentiality * Over 70 full-time associates * Willingness to cooperate with other brokers to expand the buyer pool * Full marketing services * No upfront fees * Over 40 years of experience with more than 7,000 businesses sold
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**Not Available Yet** - Residential Cleaning Business in San Diego
San Diego, CA
$875,000
Profitable Eco-Friendly Cleaning Company – Coastal Los Angeles County
Orange County, CA
$599,000
Established Dry Cleaning & Alterations Business – Prime Location
Santa Clara County, CA
$50,000
Fast Growing Junk Removal Business
Los Angeles, CA
$170,000
Profitable Forklift Maintenance & Fleet Service Company – SBA Pre-Qual
California
$750,000
FranchiseAll County Property Management
Available Nationwide
$75,000
Vending Machines | Semi-Absentee Ownership | Lucrative
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Popular Charcuterie Business for Sale!
Los Gatos, CA
$75,000
Established and Profitable Catering Business – Sonoma County
$350,000
Sonoma County, CA
Mail Box Rental and Shipping Center in Culver City
Culver City, CA
$550,000
Trusted developer of architecturally unique, premium homes
San Diego County, CA
$370,000
Leading live entertainment and artist management firm
Los Angeles County, CA
$24,995,000
Holiday Lighting
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Turn-Key Laundromat – Fully Equipped & Priced to Sell!
San Leandro, CA
$325,000
Spin Into Profits! Thriving Laundry Business for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$269,000
Metal Finishing
California
$378,263
FranchiseDoodyCalls
Available in California
$50,000
Established Professional Home Organizing Business
Danville, CA
$350,000
RC3 Appliance Repair
Santa Rosa, CA
$85,000
B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business
$150,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Profitable Test Equipment Repair & Sales
Menlo Park, CA
$675,000
The UPS Store Franchise In Prime Downtown Location
Santa Ana, CA
$295,000
FranchiseLapels Dry Cleaning
Available Nationwide
$125,000
Northern California Dry Cleaner w/Wash & Fold!
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
Long Time Established Plant for sale
Long Beach, CA
$225,000
Under Contract - Established Laundromat in West Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Elite AI Hospitality Staffing Firm – $19M Revenue
Pasadena, CA
$5,500,000
Unlock Unlimited Income Potential: Top-Tier Janitorial Franchise
Riverside, CA
$250,000
TROY ARCHULETA
TIG Commercial Inc
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
TIG Commercial, established in 2023, addresses the growing need for specialized Commercial and Business Broker Services. Our mission is to empower business owners, from startups to well-established enterprises, by guiding them towards full ownership of their ventures. We aim to liberate small business owners from the constraints imposed by landlords who often manipulate their time and finances. By providing strategic support, we focus on restoring control over ownership, time, leverage, and income back into the hands of the small business community. At TIG Commercial, we are dedicated to fostering independence and ensuring that our clients thrive in their respective markets.
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Well-Established Landscape Business for Sale – Great Reputation
Elk Grove, CA
$2,000,000
Dry Cleaner in South Pasadena
South Pasadena, CA
$250,000
Top Business Brokerage/ M&A Firm – Key LA Territory & Active Pipeline
$1,200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Dry Cleaning Business with Proven Profit & Scalability
San Ramon, CA
$200,000
Established Catering Company – $200K Owner’s Income | Asking $150K
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
FranchiseCollege Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving
Available in California
$75,000
14 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
$1,295,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA
South San Francisco, CA
$1,179,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Sacramento CA
Sacramento, CA
$1,750,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes, Salinas (Watsonville) CA
Watsonville, CA
$695,000
Escondido Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$110,400
Coin Laundromat in Oxnard
Ventura, CA
$405,500
Coin Laundromat in Fullerton, CA
Fullerton, CA
$525,000
Dry Cleaners
Placer County, CA
$185,000
Dry Cleaners Plant: Temple City, California
Temple City, CA
$235,888
FranchiseMosquito Joe
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 |
|
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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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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