Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Auto Glass Shop
Landscape Maintenance Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$295,000
Leadership Training Business - $123K Cash Flow
Riverside County, CA
$245,000
Expert General Contracting - Remodeling Design Service
Los Angeles, CA
$189,000
Cute & Steady Income Agency of Cleaners
San Bernardino County, CA
$180,000
Make your mark on Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Mail Box Rental shipping in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$125,000
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
FranchiseFive Star Bath Solutions
Available in California
$100,000
Locksmith Business For Sale In Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$749,000
29-Year-Old Insulation Contractor Located In Northern California
California
$1,100,000
Turnkey National Construction Platform | W/ Full Operations Team
$450,000
Camarillo, CA
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
Rodney Holt
Transworld Business Advisors of Tri-Valley
Serving Stanislaus County, CA
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business Advisor to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld has been a mainstay in the business mediation industry for over 25 years, specializing only in businesses sales. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our professionals consist of sophisticated and experienced experts in business and finance. Many have owned businesses and can relate to the stresses and pains that can go along with the selling process. Our service, dedication and drive is available and ready to be put to use for you.
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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
FranchiseServiceMaster Clean
Available in California
$100,000
Profitable Catering Company in SoCal
California
$4,650,000
Soil & Foundation Engineering Company
La Mesa, CA
$195,000
Profitable, Respected Business with a Blue-Chip Customer Base
$8,100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Third-Party Wrap Insurance Administrator
California
$350,000
$1,779,000 Income - Property Management / Manager-run, Fully Staffed
Cambria, CA
$8,895,000
Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland as Absentee Owner's Run
Oakland, CA
$563,000
Dry Cleaner in Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks, CA
$350,000
UPS Store in Lakewood
Lakewood, CA
$690,000
Coin Laundry For Sale in Woodland-Yolo County as Absentee Owner's Run
Woodland, CA
$350,000
FranchiseBenjamin Franklin Plumbing
Available in California
$150,000
Coin/Card Laundry For Sale in Campbell as Absentee Owner's Run
Campbell, CA
$289,900
Established High-End Landscaping Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,200,000
Carmel By The Sea Real Estate Company
$1,600,000
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Popular El Monte location with tons of potential
El Monte, CA
$205,000
Established Swimming Pool Routes for sale in So. California
Upland, CA
$280,000
FranchisePaul Davis Restoration
Available in California
$500,000
Established Aviation Part 145 Repair Station in Southern CA
El Cajon, CA
$1,200,000
Established Specialized Documentation Business – Southern California
Orange County, CA
$400,000
Established Medical Transportation Business
Riverside County, CA
$1,200,000
Well Established Drycleaning Business (Semi-Absentee)
Sacramento, CA
$235,000
Retiring Dry Cleaners in Whittier
Whittier, CA
$160,000
Gregory DiCristina
Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc
Serving Riverside County, CA
Started in 2004 and focused exclusively on business sales since 2006 Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc. has offices in two Southern California counties to best serve business owner and buyer needs from San Diego to Los Angeles and in between.
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Interior Design and Home Staging
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Luxury Personal Concierge Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$239,000
Commercial Landscaping Company For Sale
$120,000
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Ship/Pack/Mailbox Rentals-No. Ca Bay Area
Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
Established Professional Home Organizing Business
Danville, CA
$350,000
FranchiseRestoration 1
Available in California
$100,000
San Fernando Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$105,000
Unique Home Lighting Sales and Service - $100k SDE
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Unlock Unlimited Income Potential: Top-Tier Janitorial Franchise
Riverside, CA
$250,000
45yo San Diego Driving & Traffic School
San Diego, CA
$165,000
Large Termite & Pest Control Business
Orange County, CA
$8,500,000
Fresno, CA Psychiatry Office | Established 24 Years
Clovis, CA
$1,000,000
Profitable Laundromat With Value Add Opportunities For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$325,000
Dry Cleaner with loyal customer base in upscale community
San Francisco County, CA
$176,000
Established Window Tinting & Treatment Business with Strong Reputation
San Diego County, CA
$979,723
FranchiseSir Grout
Available in California
$70,000
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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