Contra Costa County, CA
$169,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$169,000
Santa Clara, CA
$75,000
Carson, CA
$995,000
Newark, CA
$893,000
San Diego County, CA
$800,000
Roseville, CA
$199,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Irvine, CA
$650,000
Ventura County, CA
$700,000
Irvine, CA
$175,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Sun Valley, CA
$1,650,000
Riverside County, CA
$650,000
San Rafael, CA
$149,000
Chino, CA
$1,270,000
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
Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
San Diego County, CA
$525,000
Arcadia, CA
$143,000
Alameda County, CA
$175,000
California
Cash Flow: $315,000
Available Nationwide
$40,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Cash Flow: $1,302,476
Anaheim, CA
$864,000
Eagle Rock, CA
$670,000
Los Angeles, CA
$770,000
California
$1,999,999
Orange County, CA
$695,000
Shasta County, CA
$1,000,000
Santa Monica, CA
$249,000
Newhall, CA
$100,000
Available in California
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$598,000
Encino, CA
$119,000
Kern County, CA
$360,000
California
$500,000
Available in California
$75,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$250,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$235,000
Alameda County, CA
Cash Flow: $200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000
Northridge, CA
$7,500,000
San Francisco County, CA
$1,400,000
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.
California
California
$995,000
Winchester, CA
$45,000
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Inglewood, CA
$130,000
Riverside, CA
$39,000
Ceres, CA
$650,000
Garden Grove, CA
$65,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,120,000
San Diego County, CA
$305,000
Paramount, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$875,000
Fresno, CA
$125,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
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. |
Read the Report:
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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