Bakersfield, CA
$231,000
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Dumpster/Junk Hauling business
Residential and Commercial Glass and Mirror Services
Orange County, CA
$265,000
Profitable Low-Voltage Electrical Company in SoCal
California
$2,350,000
Highly Established Home Renovation Business - Premium Client Base
Orange County, CA
$1,249,000
High-End Fast-Casual Restaurant [UNDER CONTRACT - BACK UP OFFERS]
Orange County, CA
$1,490,000
Made In America Solar: Solutions Design & Installation - SBA Approved
Central Valley, CA
$1,100,000
Profitable Vacuum and Sewing Service Center
San Mateo County, CA
$195,000
Dry Cleaners Est Since 1967 Owner Wants to Retire!
Los Angeles County, CA
$180,000
Staffing Franchise Opportunity
Yolo County, CA
$235,000
San Gabriel Valley vintage
Azusa, CA
$395,000
FranchiseRSVP Direct Mail Advertising
Available in California
$100,000
Dynamic Digital Advertising Company For Sale
Modesto, CA
$109,600
Unique Food Service Business netting almost $100k part-time!
Orange County, CA
$89,000
Fast Growing Locksmith Franchise
Established Asphalt Contractor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Cash Flow: $353,399
Dry Cleaner Plant in Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
$425,000
Rick Rayl, CBB, CBI
Transworld Business Advisors Coachella Valley
Serving Riverside County, CA
In today’s economy, there are more people looking to buy and sell businesses than ever before. 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 broker 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 Business Advisors focus on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development. The History Of Transworld Business Advisors Established in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors was originally founded in South Florida by Don (a 30 year IBM executive) and his wife Bonnie Parrish. It quickly grew to the largest business brokerage in the U.S. Although the company was thriving, CEO Andrew Cagnetta envisioned even more growth. It wasn’t long before United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus and Cagnetta teamed up to form a partnership and offer Transworld Business Advisors as a franchise. With over 25 years in franchising, Ray provided the leadership under United Franchise Group, which is home to award winning franchises such as Signarama, Fully Promoted (formally EmbroidMe), Experimac, SuperGreen Solutions, VentureX, and Jon Smith Subs. Andy provided the business brokerage industry experience. Their symbiotic relationship helped grow the Transworld franchise into more than 100 franchisees around the world. Transworld Business Advisors is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our state of the art training facility has helped thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dream of business ownership. Transworld Business Advisors Today For over thirty-five years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life. With our comprehensive training programs, full marketing support, and local field support, you won’t have to start from scratch. Our trained experts and mentors will help you every step of the way. Awards And Recognition Logos of Awards Transworld Business Advisors has been awarded several accolades including: Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 2014 and their special categories for top home-based and fastest growing franchise systems Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Growing Franchise Franchise Times 200 Transworld Allegiances International Business Brokers Association, Inc. International Franchise Association
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Profitable, Well-Established Tree Service Company
California
$2,750,000
Hospitality Design & Procurement w/Burgeoning Client Base & Activity
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,000,000
Special Events Company with Stellar Reputation
Irvine, CA
$4,500,000
SBA pre-qualified FedEx Routes in Solano County
Solano County, CA
$1,400,000
Set your sights on Sylmar.
Sylmar, CA
$450,000
FranchisePatriot Pipeline
Available in California
$150,000
Spacious Montebello location with 5,000+ square feet
Montebello, CA
$315,000
Laundromat in San Gabriel Valley Area
Los Angeles County, CA
$468,000
Real Estate Prep Business - Top Affiliate $2.7MM Gross w/$706k Return
Dry Cleaning Agency & Alterations Est 21 Yrs
Los Angeles County, CA
$160,000
5 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA
South San Francisco, CA
$887,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes, San Jose CA
San Jose, CA
$1,035,000
Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing -Owner net income 230,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$300,000
Prime south Orange County location
Dana Point, CA
$465,000
Established Home-Based Mobile Screening Business
Simi Valley, CA
$150,000
Profitable dry cleaner in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
FranchiseLawn Pride
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Air Filtration Products and Services
California
Cash Flow: $705,000
Dry Cleaners in San Francisco for Sale!
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Legal Collections
Well Established Custom Upholstery Shop in Same Location 49 Years
Orange County, CA
$168,000
Mail Box Rental in Glendale
Glendale, CA
$169,000
FranchiseMosquito Shield
Available in California
$150,000
Dry-cleaner with Plant - Absentee Owner
Silver Lake, CA
$229,000
Landscaping & Holiday Lighting Business Landscaping
California
Cash Flow: $431,000
Highly Profitable and Established Laundromat in Fresno, Ca
Fresno, CA
$675,000
Turn key Valley location in Van Nuys.
Van Nuys, CA
$400,000
Dry Cleaner in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$119,000
Wes Brown
California Business Sales
Serving Placer County, CA
California Business Sales services the state of California with agents in the major cities. We embraced technology and have the latest technologies implemented on our website and have smart phones, smart watches, laptops and desktops. So when you reach out to us, you know your message got through. Just don’t expect a call back at 3am, we do sleep. We are here for you. We provide quick responses and great client services to anyone considering buying or selling a business. We are happy to answer any questions about these activities including pricing and valuation issues, exit strategies, business financing or any other subjects related to the purchase or sale of a business. I am also a private pilot.
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Dry Cleaners in West Hills
West Hills, CA
$149,000
Lab, Medi-Medi, Staff, Equipment, Partnership Preferred, Write-off
Orange County, CA
$1,500,000
Property Management Business Opportunity
Dry Cleaners in Mountain View for sale!
Mountain View, CA
$349,000
Dry Cleaners Business with Growth Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$200,000
FranchiseCraters & Freighters
Available in California
$100,000
Heating & Air Conditioning Business (New Installs and Repairs)
Thousand Oaks, CA
$229,899
Landscape Business - Great Reputation & Well Established
San Francisco County, CA
$600,000
Fastest Labs Franchises Locations – A Turnkey Investment
Los Angeles County, CA
$275,000
Ongoing Net Profits: Property Damage & Restoration Company
Glendale, CA
$275,000
Profitable Staffing Company with Approved Vendor Status
Contra Costa County, CA
Cash Flow: $438,000
Law Enforcement and Government Transcription & Translation
California
Dry Cleaners Established 38 Yrs South Orange Cty
Orange County, CA
$275,000
Spotless & State of the art No Ho Coin Laundry for Sale!
North Hollywood, CA
$595,000
Commercial Electrical Contractors
Madera County, CA
$350,000
FranchiseCanine Dimensions In-home Dog Training
Available in California
$65,000
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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