Escondido, CA
$170,000
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Turnkey Mail & Shipping Center in Prime Retail Location
Profitable French Catering Business Ready for New Ownership
San Francisco County, CA
$198,000
Recycling / Junk Hauling business
Bakersfield, CA
$231,000
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
FranchiseNTV 360
Available Nationwide
$35,000
Staffing Franchise Opportunity
Yolo County, CA
$235,000
San Gabriel Valley vintage
Azusa, CA
$395,000
Dynamic Digital Advertising Company For Sale
Modesto, CA
$109,600
Unique Food Service Business netting almost $100k part-time!
Orange County, CA
$89,000
Established Asphalt Contractor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Cash Flow: $353,399
Tyler Evans
So-Cal Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Seller Representation Only! We represent sellers, not buyers, and have been doing it for over 30 years and have an outstanding 90+% Success Rate! We encourage you to spend time on our website ( www.so-calbusinessbrokers.com ) as it is our means of sharing a lot of vital information that can help you avoid mistakes and maximize your transaction. At a minimum, view and understand The Best Possible Transaction and The Sales Process and you will know more than 90% of the people who want to sell their businesses and a lot more than most business brokers. We concentrate our coverage in Southern California with a major emphasis on Orange County, San Diego County and Los Angeles County and we do not charge an ‘up-front’ fee. Many in this industry charge for valuations, industry reviews, ‘packaging’, expenses, etc. and our sole compensation is a Success Fee that is paid when your transaction closes —- in essence, we only get paid when you get paid and if we can’t sell your business at a price and upon terms acceptable to you, then you do not owe us a dime!
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Dry Cleaner Plant in Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
$425,000
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
FranchiseAire Serv
Available Nationwide
$50,000
SBA pre-qualified FedEx Routes in Solano County
Solano County, CA
$1,400,000
Set your sights on Sylmar.
Sylmar, CA
$450,000
Spacious Montebello location with 5,000+ square feet
Montebello, CA
$315,000
Laundromat in San Gabriel Valley Area
Los Angeles County, CA
$468,000
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
FranchiseImage360
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Established Home-Based Mobile Screening Business
Simi Valley, CA
$150,000
Profitable dry cleaner in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
Air Filtration Products and Services
California
Cash Flow: $705,000
Dry Cleaners in San Francisco for Sale!
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
FranchiseBio-One
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Well Established Custom Upholstery Shop in Same Location 49 Years
Orange County, CA
$168,000
Mail Box Rental in Glendale
Glendale, CA
$169,000
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
Dry Cleaners in West Hills
West Hills, CA
$149,000
Leigh Apodaca
The Apodaca Group at Compass
Serving Orange County, CA
The Apodaca Group, in partnership with Compass Commercial, offers invaluable assistance to entrepreneurs aiming to sell their small businesses. Our team excels in identifying suitable buyers and ensuring seamless transitions for all parties involved, making us an attractive option for business owners contemplating a sale. Should you be exploring the sale of your business and require support in locating the ideal purchaser, we invite you to connect with The Apodaca Group. This collaborative effort could prove to be a highly advantageous stride in your journey. Leveraging our team's capacity to engage with a diverse pool of potential candidates on a daily basis potentially enhances the probability of discovering the perfect buyer for your enterprise. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask! Give us a call today!
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Lab, Medi-Medi, Staff, Equipment, Partnership Preferred, Write-off
Orange County, CA
$1,500,000
Franchise1-800 Plumber + Air
Available in California
$150,000
Dry Cleaners in Mountain View for sale!
Mountain View, CA
$349,000
Dry Cleaners Business with Growth Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$200,000
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
FranchiseCamp Bow Wow
Available Nationwide
$400,000
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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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