San Bernardino County, CA
$3,600,000
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Profitable General Engineering Company
Rare chance to cash in on Hollywood location with loads of potential.
West Hollywood, CA
$330,000
Popular Day Spa In Affluent Neighborhood Near FiDi
San Francisco County, CA
$145,000
Famous COVID Lab sells Licenses, Credentials, and Equipment
Santa Monica, CA
$325,000
Digital Advertising Company For Sale
San Jose, CA
$115,000
Cannabis Laboratory, California, ISO, Fully Equipped, Seller Note
San Diego, CA
$1,750,000
Balloon Store
Los Angeles County, CA
$25,000
Appliance Repair company with accounts AND Technicians!
Contra Costa County, CA
$169,000
Established Dry Cleaners@Amazing Location w/Big Growth Potential
Santa Clara, CA
$75,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Carson CA
Carson, CA
$995,000
FranchiseComplete Pest Solutions
Available Nationwide
$100,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes, FREMONT CA
Newark, CA
$893,000
Highly Profitable Dry Cleaner in the Beach City of San Diego (Sol)
San Diego County, CA
$800,000
Dry Cleaners in Roseville for sale!
Roseville, CA
$199,000
Electrical Subcontracting Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Established Armed Security Guard & Patrol Business
Orange County, CA
$650,000
D. Joe Atchison, CBB,CMMBI,MBA,CPA
Sunbelt Business Sales, Mergers & Aquisitions
Serving Riverside County, CA
Mr. Atchison has financial, sales/marketing and general management skills. Joe's last position in corporate America was as the President/CEO of a manufacturing company in Irvine, CA for 11 years. In that role he focused the company's efforts on new product development (five patents issued), manufacturing efficiencies (gross margins increased from 23% to 52%) quality (achieved ISO9001 and QS9000 certifications), and a strong emphasis on sales, marketing and customer service resulting in double digit sales growth. Prior to that he was the Chief Financial Officer of two publicly traded companies. During his corporate career, Mr. Atchison was successful in selling a number of divisions, subsidiaries and stand alone businesses. These successes motivated Joe to start his Sunbelt Business Brokers office. Mr. Atchison is also President of Atchison Advisory, Inc., which provides operational improvement consulting to under-performing companies in an effort to help them achieve their potential and thus be able to sell sooner and at a better price and more favorable terms. Mr. Atchison is a Certified Business Intermediary (International Business Brokers Association), a Certified Business Broker (California Business Brokers Association), a Certified Middle Market Business Intermediary and is a Certified Public Accountant - inactive (State of California). His education includes a bachelors of science in accounting and a Masters in Business Administration - Finance. Joe serves on the Forms Committee of the California Association of Business Brokers. Mr. Atchison is the Treasurer and a Board member of Project: Steps to Christ, Inc. – a non-profit company based in New York that distributes Christian books to homes in North America..
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Good Reputation Lab with Large Customer Database, Equipped for PCR/Gen
Irvine, CA
$650,000
Low Voltage Electrical Contractor, AV Install & Service+
Ventura County, CA
$700,000
Interior Architectural Design Firm Hospitality resort Luxury Homes
Irvine, CA
$175,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Burbank CA
Sun Valley, CA
$1,650,000
FranchiseSteri-Clean
Available in California
$65,000
Price Reduce! Environmentally Safe Dry Cleaners in San Rafael For SALE
San Rafael, CA
$149,000
Market with the meat in Chino
Chino, CA
$1,270,000
Profitable Residential Smart Home Integration/ Audio Visual Co.
Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
Pool Service and Repair - San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$525,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale
Arcadia, CA
$143,000
East Bay Landscape Company for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$175,000
GREAT LOCATION Eagle Rock Laundry
Eagle Rock, CA
$670,000
Absentee Run Coin Laundry in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$770,000
***In Escrow*** Profitable HOA Property Management Company in OC
Orange County, CA
$695,000
FranchiseFibrenew
Available in California
$25,000
Turnkey Northern California Fencing Company
Shasta County, CA
$1,000,000
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$249,000
Dry Cleaners in Santa Clarita( Newhall)
Newhall, CA
$100,000
Dry cleaner ($220,000 net yearly)
Los Angeles, CA
$598,000
FranchiseExit Factor
Available in California
$60,000
Mail Box Rental in Encino
Encino, CA
$119,000
Established 30 Year Legal Firm in California For Sale
California
$500,000
Business Coaching and Training Franchise
San Bernardino County, CA
$250,000
Well-Established Carpet and Floor Cleaning Company
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$235,000
Electronics Design Firm with Fortune 500 clients
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $200,000
Coin Laundry & Coin Car Wash with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000
Sauna/ Health Spa in San Fernando Valley
Northridge, CA
$7,500,000
Architectural Firm
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $775,000
Tim Gunsten
The Exit Company
Serving San Diego County, CA
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High-End Commercial & Residential Architect in Bay Area (17719)
California
$995,000
FranchiseThe Grounds Guys
Available Nationwide
$30,000
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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