Garden Grove, CA
$50,000
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Asset SaleIndependent Shipping & Postal Service Store For More Than 30 Years
Asset SaleLA Beauty - Free standing with all the bells and whistles
Los Angeles, CA
$1,120,000
Asset Sale30 year Divorce Mediation Firm
San Diego County, CA
$305,000
Asset SaleParamount starter laundry
Paramount, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleBrand New Burbank Laundromat – Seller Financing Available
Los Angeles County, CA
$800,000
Asset SaleCompton opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Asset SalePromising Asset Sale in Highland Park
Highland Park, CA
$115,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Mail and Shipping Business
Orange County, CA
$59,000
Real EstatePrime Vacant Commercial Property For Sale In High Demand Location
Carson, CA
$995,000
Real EstateGound lease for sale
Chino, CA
$195,000
FranchiseGreen Home Solutions
Available in California
$350,000
Real Estate15,000 to 20,000 Square Foot Fully Built Out Industrial Building
California
$7,543,000
Real EstateSpectacular Wedding Venue and Agri-Tourism Center with Family Compound
Murrieta, CA
$11,500,000
Average location $2.2MM w/$422k Return. Cabinet & Countertop Business.
Real EstateLaundromat in Moss landing, Ca.
Moss Landing, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateRetail / Medical Building On Firestone Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
$950,000
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So-Cal Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Real EstateReal Estate Included - SBA Loan Pre-approved - Restaurant & Bar
Sonora, CA
$4,250,000
Real EstateLaundry & rental income with the property
Los Angeles, CA
$2,980,000
Real EstateReal Estate for Sale
Orange, CA
$649,000
Real EstatePerfect size of Dry Cleaners $ 180K
Orange, CA
$180,000
Real EstateL-Shaped Lot near corner of Granger and McHenry in Downtown Modesto
Modesto, CA
$1,300,000
FranchiseIntelligent Office
Available Nationwide
$175,000
Real EstateOutstanding Chance to Own the Business & Property
Los Angeles, CA
$2,950,000
Real EstateBeautiful, Historic Barn in Downtown Location for Sale!
Upper Lake, CA
$520,000
Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Start-upTurn Key New Business
Not Disclosed
Start-upSelling Tattoo Shop at a prime location
Not Disclosed
Start-upFantastic Laundromat location in Los Angeles
Not Disclosed
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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