Upland, CA
$280,000
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
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
FranchiseSignal
Available in California
$20,000
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
Profitable, Respected Business with a Blue-Chip Customer Base
$8,100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
45yo San Diego Driving & Traffic School
San Diego, CA
$165,000
Large Termite & Pest Control Business
Orange County, CA
$8,500,000
Aaron Pfeffer
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
Contact me
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
FranchiseWCH Service Bureau
Available Nationwide
$45,000
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
Commercial Landscaping Company For Sale
$120,000
Desert Hot Springs, 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
FranchiseAmramp
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Manufacturing Equipment - Electromagnetic Metal Forming (EMF)
San Diego County, CA
$875,000
Business Accounting Services Firm
Santa Clara County, CA
$879,000
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
FranchiseAce Handyman Services
Available Nationwide
$75,000
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
Appliance Repair and Servicing
San Diego, CA
$85,000
Lutz Lehmann
Magnus Business Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We work for you! Selling a business is a complex task and doing it on your own as a business owner might backfire. We at Magnus Business Group have sold many businesses and focus all resources in one direction only, to complete a successful transaction. Many details need to be considered before a business will be offered on the market. There are financial, tax, legal, HR, and other aspects to look at. A unique tailored strategy is essential to achieve the best outcomes. We are dedicated to going above and beyond and working closely with business owners and all shareholders to get a deal done. We have worked in a corporate environment with up to 1,000 employees and functioned as CEO and COO in companies with 50 and 100 employees in different industries. Insides at how companies work in manufacturing, warehouse/distributions, automotive, construction, and technology contribute to all of our successfully sold businesses. Companies we are working with are located in the greater Los Angeles area reaching all the way to San Louis Obispo, Palm Springs, and Palmdale, and includes Orange County. We sell businesses with an EBITDA of a minimum of $500k and a revenue range between $5MM and 50MM.
Contact me
Telecom VoIP
Ventura, CA
$1,000,000
Reduced Purchase Price Sharpen Your Future : Saw Sharpening Business
Santa Clara County, CA
$399,000
Nationwide Process Server
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
FranchiseOffice Pride Commercial Cleaning
Available Nationwide
$50,000
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
FranchiseImage360
Available Nationwide
$100,000
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
|
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.
More for Business Buyers:
Set Up Alerts and Notifications
Business Buyer Learning Center
More for Business Sellers:
