Spring Valley, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Diego CA $102,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
Spring Valley, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Diego CA $102,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$102,000
Cash Flow: $81,522
Santa Clara County, CA
This is a well-established, luxury floral design company specializing in high-end weddings, corporate events, and seasonal décor across Silicon Valley’s South Bay, Carmel, and Monterey County. Known...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $332,973
Valencia, CA
This is an exciting opportunity to own a remote, award-winning wedding and event planning business that provides services nationwide! While the company is based in Los Angeles, it offers the...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $48,962
California
This successful business is known across the state and has very consistent profit and growth as a tree sales and tree moving company. In business for many years, this specialized business has been...
$799,900
Cash Flow: $225,000
Irvine, CA
The Company has proprietary technology that addresses a leading cause of maternal death (76,000) and fetal death (500,000) annually worldwide. 8% of pregnancies in the US and 14% worldwide have...
$4,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
*SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE UP TO $50,000 FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS * This is a rare opportunity to own a self-serve photo booth studio under Life4Cuts, Korea's #1 photo booth brand, now gaining strong...
$248,000
Cash Flow: $78,000
Riverside County, CA
Thriving Southern California Pool Construction Business – 28 Years of Excellence This established pool construction company has been designing and building custom swimming pools across Southern...
$580,000
Cash Flow: $366,280
California
Low Overhead Lead Generation Platform Making Up To 30,000 Calls Per Day! - SC2220 Financial Information Asking Price: $249,500 Cash Flow: N/A Gross Revenue: N/A Down Payment: $249,500 This Northern...
$249,500
Woodland Hills, CA
Over 20 years in Woodland Hills serving the community with exceptional dry cleaning and laundry services as an agency. This location utilizes their own Plant and Full Service Dry cleaner located in...
$400,000
Placerville, CA
If you’re looking for a profitable, flexible business you can grow on your own terms—this is your opportunity. After a successful career as Executive Director of Applications Engineering in Silicon...
$100,000
Available in California
Door Renew focuses on refinishing wood and fiberglass doors, Front Entry doors, side doors and Interior doors for homes an businesses. Door Renew provides a professional restoration alternative to replacement.
$150,000
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SBA Approved, Absentee Owned Recession Resistant Dog Training Business - Extremely Profitable! - SC2219 Financial Information Asking Price: $599,000 Cash Flow: $220,000 Gross Revenue: $350,000 Down...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
San Jose, CA
The Company is a highly reputable and verified Salesforce consulting firm, recognized as a Salesforce Summit Partner for three consecutive years, which is the highest Salesforce accreditation. With...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $672,048
Sunnyvale, CA
Monterey, CA
Here’s your chance to own an established junk removal business with a strong brand presence and 13+ years of operating history. This franchise serves three prime counties and benefits from a central...
$296,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This is an established B2B service provider located in San Fernando Valley. Opened in 2014, the location has built an excellent reputation for quality and service. This business has multiple revenue...
$135,000
Umang Kathrani
Alliance Bay Realty
Serving Alameda County, CA
Business Broker for East Bay Area
Riverside, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Central Riverside, California region for $215,000! Currently generating $772,366 in yearly sales and nets $104,921. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$215,000
Cash Flow: $104,921
West Covina, CA
Business Overview: Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs – West Covina Plaza Established Since 1989 – Profitable & Fully Equipped – Major Growth Opportunity This long-standing Fast Fix Jewelry & Watch...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, SBA-approved junk removal franchise. Established in 2016, this resale business boasts a proven track record of success and operates under absentee...
$388,000
California
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected environmental inspection and consulting business that has been serving Southern California for over 30 years. The company specializes in...
$385,000
Cash Flow: $101,584
Moreno Valley, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Moreno Valley, California region for $216,000! Currently generating $554,732 in yearly sales and nets an estimated $62,484. Distributorship and territory are...
$216,000
Cash Flow: $62,484
Available in California
High-profit B2B waste services franchise with patented tech, recurring revenue, and proven multi-unit success.
$100,000
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Take ownership of an established junk removal business that’s part of a recognized franchise with a proven model for success. Serving a territory with a population of nearly 1 million, this business...
$245,000
Los Angeles County, CA
A well-established trade show exhibit company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and rental of modular display booths. Operating from a spacious approx. 10,000-square-foot facility with an...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $185,757
$475,000
San Joaquin County, CA
Sebastopol, CA
As an award-winning and highly recognized firm, the Company pioneered as one of the first licensed Landscape Architecture firms in Western Sonoma County establishing a strong presence and reputation...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $164,375
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in Los Angeles County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional reputation and...
$175,000
California
Own a profitable portfolio of team runs with spare tractors! › Four Unassigned Team Runs › One Manager › High value team runs. › Value of fleet included in asking price. All vehicles come free and...
$1,350,000
Cash Flow: $353,606
Monterey County, CA
Perfect for sole proprietor/owner operator, and/or an add-on for an existing business complimentary to this one! Seasonal business, run your own schedule. This is a great opportunity to grow a...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $116,961
California
Here is a unique acquisition opportunity within the rapidly growing Building Service Contractor (BSC) industry that utilizes a Vendor Managed Platform. This highly profitable business generated...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,700,000
San Diego County, CA
Unlock a wealth of opportunity with this turnkey law practice, expertly specializing in employment and labor law. Consistent revenue generation and strong profits. Accounts Receivable and pending...
$850,000
Cash Flow: $1,020,936
California
Recession Resistant Bay Area Mail Center Franchise - SC2213 Financial Information Asking Price: $100,000 Cash Flow: On request Gross Revenue: $125,000 Down Payment: $100,000 This Bay Area based Mail...
$100,000
Available in California
Signal works to provide residential, commercial, and industrial clients with security services. The company wants to help people have a physically safe environment, giving them a better chance to flourish and prosper. Signal offers security services for apartments, hotels, schools, commercial and industrial establishments. Clients can request patrol services, dedicated security officers, or event security.
$20,000
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This well-established smog check business in Solano County presents an exceptional opportunity for a buyer looking for a profitable, turn-key operation with minimal competition. Generating gross sales...
$721,000
Cash Flow: $203,631
San Luis Obispo County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in San Luis Obispo County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional reputation...
$160,000
$1,999,000
Orange County, CA
Contra Costa County, CA
Are you ready to own a thriving home efficiency business in a high-demand industry? This is a well-established insulation installation business that is highly profitable and runs extremely smoothly....
$300,000
Cash Flow: $299,000
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a "A" rated pool business that has 25 commercial pool accounts. Well established, decades of business with exceptional experience in service, repairs, replacement of equipment, filter cleaning...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Available Nationwide
Own the Largest Surface Refinishing Franchise in the Country and Tap Into a High-Demand, High-Profit Business!
$45,000
See More FranchisesPalm Desert, CA
For nearly forty years, this firm has been the go-to provider of evaporative cooling systems in the Coachella Valley by offering unparalleled sales, installation, and service. As the owner prepares...
$224,888
Cash Flow: $162,000
Oxnard, CA
Are you looking to own a profitable, eco-conscious business with a strong reputation and loyal customer base? We are offering a well-established franchise for sale – priced to sell and packed with...
$110,000
Temecula, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of the Coachella Valley, DRE 02120938 are proud to present this fully licensed and insured cleaning company. The company is located in Temecula and services multiple...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $24,817
Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 2011, the Company is a niche consulting and advisory firm serving in cell therapy, gene and gene-modified cell therapies, other regenerative medicines, tissue engineering, and cell-based...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,144,000
Irvine, CA
This pharmaceutical company has developed and patented a universal tumor-targeting drug-delivery platform that can improve the safety and efficacy of many existing chemo treatments, with the ability...
$20,000,000
Arthur Huang
Pinnacle Real Estate Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Monterey County, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire a well-established, highly profitable B2B service provider with over 50 years of success and a stellar local reputation. Specializing in print, marketing, and design...
$1,295,000
Cash Flow: $353,000
Murrieta, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Murrieta, California region for $300,000! Currently generating $856,650 in yearly sales and nets $121,134. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $121,134
$250,000
Santa Clara County, CA
California
Highly Profitable Cannabis, Hemp Testing Laboratory in CA *** PRICE INCREASED with UPDATED FINANCIALS *** Industry: Regulated Laboratory Services – Cannabis Compliance & R&D Testing Location: Southern...
$7,450,000
Cash Flow: $1,740,541
Los Angeles, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Santa Clarita, California region for $85,000! Currently generating $419,886 in yearly sales and nets $56,980. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $56,980
Available in California
Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 #1 In Category!
$60,000
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The business provides specialty appliance and related products to homeowners and contractors. The company sells a range of manufacturer lines, and its revenues are generated from installing specialty...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $269,175
Sacramento County, CA
The owner is semi-absentee from the business and day-to-day operations. Owner does not perform body piercing procedures and has a Full-Time Manager. This body piercing studio is highly rated on Yelp,...
$515,000
Cash Flow: $202,000
Woodland, CA
Here's your opportunity to join the dynamic staffing and recruiting industry as the franchise owner of a well-established, well-known staffing brand in growing Yolo County! The current owner has...
$289,000
California
RECESSION RESISTANT SILICON VALLEY MAIL CENTER FRANCHISE SC2153 Asking Price: $150,000 Cash Flow: On Request Gross Revenue: $275,000 Down Payment: $150,000 This Silicon Valley based Mail Center...
$150,000
Phoenix, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Phoenix, Arizona. The owner-operator is downsizing. The restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. This is an excellent...
$20,000
Placerville, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Placerville, CA. The Multi-unit owner-operator is downsizing and Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity—great...
$50,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
5 ATM Locations (plus one extra machine) in the Santa Barbara, CA area all high-end Hotels, making $12,500/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $22,647 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise...
$22,647
Cash Flow: $12,500
California
We specialize in used Bose Speakers and Video Game Accessories. We buy, sell, trade, repair and recycle used electronics. These include Bose Speakers, video game systems and games. You can shop Used...
$1,100,000
Walnut Creek, CA
$2,000,000
Available in California
$40,900
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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
423 |
Median Asking Price |
$322,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$136,896 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
California Service Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.52 |
1.76 |
Median |
0.80 |
2.58 |
Upper Quartile |
1.18 |
3.47 |
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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