Upland, CA
$280,000
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Established Swimming Pool Routes for sale in So. California
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
Interior Design and Home Staging
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Luxury Personal Concierge Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$239,000
Ship/Pack/Mailbox Rentals-No. Ca Bay Area
Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
Established Professional Home Organizing Business
Danville, CA
$350,000
FranchiseBar-B-Clean
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
Established Property Management / Construction with GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
$2,500,000
San Diego County, CA
45yo San Diego Driving & Traffic School
San Diego, CA
$165,000
Large Termite & Pest Control Business
Orange County, CA
$8,500,000
Katrina Loftin, CBI MAMI
M&A Business Advisors
Serving Sacramento County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Retail, Health Care, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. We use proprietary methods and advanced technology to better serve our clients and accomplish their objectives. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries (CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Lifetime Certified Business Intermediaries (L-CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) designation issued by M&A Source, the Certified Business Brokers (CBB) designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers and the BBP – Industry Expert designation. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Our Advisors are actively involved as industry association Presidents, industry association Board Members, industry association Committee Chairs, industry association Instructors as well as contributors to industry publications. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands on” approach by the Advisor along with expertise in a wide range of fields such as finance, accounting, commercial leases, understanding contracts and industry dynamics, managing due diligence, negotiations, preparing contracts and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. Please refer to our website and contact one of our Advisors near you for a complimentary consultation.
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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
Lawn and Garden Equipment Sales and Service with Real Estate Available
Riverside County, CA
$549,500
FranchiseGarageExperts
Available Nationwide
$65,000
Have it all in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$1,200,000
Highly Profitable Law Firm in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County, CA
$750,000
Side Hustle or Full Time Cost Analytics Business w/ Strong Profits!
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
Remote Absentee National Sales Training Company
California
$1,600,000
Dry Cleaners for sale in Livermore, CA
Livermore, CA
$349,000
Highly Profitable Legal Support Services Business
Santa Rosa, CA
$95,000
Well Established Party Rental Company in Greater Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,125,000
Commercial Interior Design & Design/Construction Documents
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $375,000
Popular Juice Bar & Event Catering Services
Los Angeles County, CA
$249,000
Profitable SD Commercial Janitorial Service Franchise
San Diego, CA
$350,000
FranchiseCEO Life Corporation
Available Nationwide
$200,000
Manufacturing Equipment - Electromagnetic Metal Forming (EMF)
San Diego County, CA
$875,000
Business Accounting Services Firm
Santa Clara County, CA
$879,000
Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Unique Opportunity: Own a Party & Tool Rental Equipment Business
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Established, Fully Equipped Coin Laundry – Turnkey Operation
North Hollywood, CA
$195,000
FranchiseMilliCare
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Food Service and Hospitality Consulting
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $489,000
Dry Cleaners Agency-Semi-Absentee
Alameda County, CA
$79,500
Established Home-Based Mobile Screening Business in Ventura County
Simi Valley, CA
$150,000
Established Mortuary & Cremation Business for Sale in major city
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000
Hi Volume Dry Cleaner Agency
Glendora, CA
$375,000
Tricia Bernhardt
Restaurant Exchange
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Company Information: At Restaurant eXchange, we specialize in matching buyers with sellers of existing businesses within the food & beverage industry. Our services include: Assessing the value of the business for fair market pricing Confidentially marketing the business, and real estate if included Controlling the exposure of information to qualified buyers Helping buyers by matching their skills and resources to an appropriate business Negotiating the price and terms, and documenting the agreement Assisting with lease negotiations, ABC transfers, and franchise approval Sourcing the acquisition financing when possible Facilitating all actions needed to close the sale successfully The businesses we have represented for sale include: Full-Service Restaurants (from family style to fine dining) Fast Food & Quick-Service Restaurants Franchises Bars & Nightclubs Coffeehouses Bakeries Deli Cafes Ice Cream Shops Pizza Restaurants Mexican, Asian & Other Ethnic Restaurants Catering Businesses Tea Rooms Charter Party Boats
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Appliance Repair and Servicing
San Diego, CA
$85,000
Telecom VoIP
Ventura, CA
$1,000,000
Roof Rejuvenation Biz for sale: Low Cost, High Returns, Big Demand!
Reduced Purchase Price Sharpen Your Future : Saw Sharpening Business
Santa Clara County, CA
$399,000
Nationwide Process Server
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
FranchisePaintEZ
Available Nationwide
$25,000
Boutique Home Staging Company - Owner Retiring
Santa Clara County, CA
$79,000
Long-Term Focused - Residential Real Estate Company For Sale
Riverside, CA
$220,000
#1 Cleanup and Restoration Franchise Business - $900k Net Profit!
Sacramento, CA
$2,208,000
Profitable, Eco-Friendly Plant Dry Cleaner & Seller Finance
Santa Clara County, CA
$150,000
Flooring Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
$998,000
NEW PRICE -- EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY: Profitable Saw Sharpening Business
Santa Clara County, CA
$399,000
Turnkey Law Firm: $1M+ Revenue, Growth-Ready Infrastructure
Salinas, CA
$1,200,000
Profitable Turnkey 40+ year Printing & Graphics Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$315,000
Established and Reputable Outplacement Company with Scalable Model
Orange County, CA
$1,490,000
FranchiseGreen Home Solutions
Available in California
$350,000
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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