San Jose, CA
$330,000
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Marketing & Automation Company Real Estate & Mortgage - 2X EBITDA
Operating Laundromat with expansion potential
Fontana, CA
$350,000
Remote, National Notary Signing Agency with Strong Client Retention
Orange County, CA
$1,075,000
Westlake Village High End Dry Cleaners
Westlake Village, CA
$350,000
Established Pool Service and Supply Company -( Since 1998 | SBA)
Santa Clara County, CA
$3,500,000
Absentee-Run Occupational Health Clinic with Proven Track Record
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,025,000
Profitable Moving & Storage Company w/ Long-Term Client Contracts
Sonoma County, CA
$1,150,000
Pool Service Route - Roseville, CA
Roseville, CA
$40,920
Well Established Landscape Design and Installation Business
Placer County, CA
$550,000
Semi-Absentee Retail T Shirt Store & Custom Print Shop SBA Pre-Approve
Escondido, CA
$50,000
FranchiseThe Cleaning Authority
Available in California
$50,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Arcadia CA
Arcadia, CA
$795,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA
Hayward, CA
$925,000
Absentee, SBA-Ready Business with Real Estate,
$1,150,000
Contra Costa County, CA
7 FedEx Ground Routes, FREMONT CA
Newark, CA
$893,000
Specialized Medical Services Company, $160K Net, 10 Hours/Week Owner
Irvine, CA
$500,000
Tyler Evans
So-Cal Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Seller Representation Only! We represent sellers, not buyers, and have been doing it for over 30 years and have an outstanding 90+% Success Rate! We encourage you to spend time on our website ( www.so-calbusinessbrokers.com ) as it is our means of sharing a lot of vital information that can help you avoid mistakes and maximize your transaction. At a minimum, view and understand The Best Possible Transaction and The Sales Process and you will know more than 90% of the people who want to sell their businesses and a lot more than most business brokers. We concentrate our coverage in Southern California with a major emphasis on Orange County, San Diego County and Los Angeles County and we do not charge an ‘up-front’ fee. Many in this industry charge for valuations, industry reviews, ‘packaging’, expenses, etc. and our sole compensation is a Success Fee that is paid when your transaction closes —- in essence, we only get paid when you get paid and if we can’t sell your business at a price and upon terms acceptable to you, then you do not owe us a dime!
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Laundromats in the City of Hemet - 2 store Package
Hemet, CA
$438,000
Profitable, Turnkey Window Cleaning Business, Central Coast California
Paso Robles, CA
$59,000
For Sale: Well-Established Laundromat in Manteca, CA
Manteca, CA
$320,000
Landscape Design-Build Company With Skilled Crews
Contra Costa County, CA
$699,000
Lease-Up Corporate Events & Catering Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
FranchiseFive Star Painting
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Dry Cleaner Agency
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Thousands Oak Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$62,400
Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity
$95,000
Marin County, CA
Residential Cleaning Service
San Diego County, CA
$115,000
3rd Generation Dry Cleaners
Chico, CA
$599,999
Landscape Design-Build Company With Skilled Crews
Contra Costa County, CA
$700,000
Roofing & Solar Contractor + Property – $6.8M Sales / $895K DE
Alameda County, CA
$2,175,000
32-Year SBA Pre-Qualified Masonry & Concrete Company | Orange Co, CA
Orange, CA
$350,000
Profitable Pool Services Business With Recurring Revenue
Los Angeles, CA
$235,500
Profitable Dry Cleaner: Prime Beach City Location!
Orange County, CA
$250,000
FranchiseExit Factor
Available in California
$60,000
Profitable Cleaning Co., Top-Rated and Recession proof
Marin County, CA
$800,000
Dry Cleaner in Costa Mesa with Potential
Costa Mesa, CA
$299,000
Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market
$95,000
Alameda County, CA
Completely remodeled Laundry with Real Estate in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$1,749,000
Profitable, Long-Standing Locksmith Shop with Service Van
Ventura County, CA
$360,000
FranchiseDoodyCalls
Available in California
$50,000
Established Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning Franchise - North SD / OC County
San Diego County, CA
$125,000
El Dorado Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$48,000
Brand Strategy & Communications Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,245,000
Mail Box Shipping in Korea Time
Los Angeles, CA
$270,000
Live Scan - Established & Profitable
Livermore, CA
$350,000
Jessica Bowman
Premier Properties
Serving Calaveras County, CA
Premier Properties is a boutique, family owned brokerage based in Murphys, CA. Proudly serving the tri-county area and beyond, Premier Properties has a stellar track record of business and commercial sales.
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Budget Blinds Franchise
Riverside, CA
$250,000
Established Auto Glass Repair and Replacement Business
Santa Clara County, CA
$600,000
Mobile Car Cleaning Service
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
Commercial Roofing & Building Envelope Systems Contractor
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,580,000
Commercial Cleaning / Janitorial Business
Santa Clara County, CA
$625,000
FranchiseFully Promoted
Available Nationwide
$60,000
(Cash Business) Commercial/Residential Services w/ Ongoing Revenues
Los Angeles, CA
$299,899
Dry Cleaner AGENCY for sale
Pleasant Hill, CA
$25,000
Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise - Upscale Beach LA Community
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Landscape & Garden Maintenance Service
Alameda County, CA
$479,900
Thousand Oaks Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$1,327,625
Professional and trusted cleaning company
Los Angeles County, CA
$65,000
Coin Laundry / Pickup & Delivery For Sale in Haight & Ashbury SF
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Turnkey Mail & Business Center – 5 Rated & Fully Equipped
Torrance, CA
$99,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
$827,000
FranchiseGrasons Estate Sales & Business Liquidations
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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