Palm Springs, CA
This highly successful personal concierge and lifestyle management company has focused on making other people’s lives easier. As its client base grew, so did its range of services. So did its...
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Desert Concierge Services Company Flourish & Grow
$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $560,000
Staffing Business in Woodland, California Ready for Growth!
Woodland, CA
Here's your opportunity to join the dynamic staffing and recruiting industry as the franchise owner of a well-established, well-known staffing brand in growing Yolo County! The current owner has...
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$289,000
Recession Resistant Silicon Valley Mail Center Franchise SC2153
California
RECESSION RESISTANT SILICON VALLEY MAIL CENTER FRANCHISE SC2153 Asking Price: $150,000 Cash Flow: On Request Gross Revenue: $275,000 Down Payment: $150,000 This Silicon Valley based Mail Center...
$150,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Westley, CA.
Westley, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Westley, CA. The owner-operator is downsizing. This is a legacy location. The restaurant (s) are offered for sale with immediate operational...
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$20,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Placerville, CA
Placerville, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Placerville, CA. The Multi-unit owner-operator is downsizing and Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity—great...
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$50,000
Santa Barbara, CA - ATM route for sale
Santa Barbara County, CA
5 ATM Locations (plus one extra machine) in the Santa Barbara, CA area all high-end Hotels, making $12,500/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $22,647 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise...
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$22,647
Cash Flow: $12,500
Sales and Repair of Bose Equipment
California
We specialize in used Bose Speakers and Video Game Accessories. We buy, sell, trade, repair and recycle used electronics. These include Bose Speakers, video game systems and games. You can shop Used...
$1,100,000
Landscape Installation and Maintenance Company
Madera County, CA
70% Maintence routes with contracts (134 accounts) which consists of 85% Commercial and 15% Residential 30% Landscape installation Longtime experienced loyal employees A+ Better Business Bureau rating...
$1,000,000
Profitable Upscale furniture store & interior design business for sale
San Diego, CA
$875,000
Northern California Indoor Therapeutic Entertainment Business - SC2240
California
$350,000
FranchiseImage360
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Vacaville Pool Service Route for Sale
Solano County, CA
$100,800
Unique Mail Box Rental and Shipping in South Gate
South Gate, CA
$1,250,000
B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business
$150,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Great Wash/Dry/Fold opportunity in the South Bay -IN ESCROW
Los Angeles County, CA
$465,000
Auto Registration Service - Established for 38 years!
Lemon Grove, CA
$400,000
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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Pediatric Therapy, Semi-Absentee, $366K SDE, Seller Financing
San Diego, CA
$1,210,000
High-Demand Mobile Service Business Franchise – Turnkey Opportunity
Anaheim, CA
$100,000
Turlock Pool Service Route for Sale
Stanislaus County, CA
$62,400
Established Property Management Business with clients over 20 yrs
Fontana, CA
$350,000
Government Procurement Contracting Business Navy Focus San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$199,000
Franchise1-800 Plumber + Air
Available in California
$150,000
Private Established Postal shop in Fresno,CA
Fresno, CA
$85,000
Alteration Sewing and Wedding Dress Shop-Rich Area
Alameda County, CA
$120,000
10+ Yr Business Brokerage and M&A Firm
$1,200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA
Fairfield, CA
$1,224,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA
South San Francisco, CA
$1,179,000
Established Auto Service Business in Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
$429,000
Medical Technology Marketing Research & Consulting Company
California
Cash Flow: $150,000
Lucrative Established Landscaping Business For Sale!
Kelseyville, CA
$250,000
Pressure Washing Cleaning Service
San Diego County, CA
$220,000
Commercial Electrical & Lighting, Service & Repair Corp.
Orange County, CA
$4,200,000
FranchiseBio-One
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Westlake Village High End Dry Cleaners
Westlake Village, CA
$350,000
Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use
Daly City, CA
$99,000
Deli & Catering Restaurant For Sale
$199,000
San Diego County, CA
RC3 Appliance Repair
Santa Rosa, CA
$75,000
Profitable parking lot sweeping business for sale
San Joaquin County, CA
$450,000
FranchiseCamp Bow Wow
Available Nationwide
$400,000
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8 FedEx Ground Routes, Arcadia CA
Arcadia, CA
$795,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes, Salinas (Watsonville) CA
Watsonville, CA
$695,000
Laboratory with Medicare, 550K gross
Chatsworth, CA
$600,000
Coin Laundry Business for Sale in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County, CA
$600,000
Landscaping and Gardening Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$120,000
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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Laundromat Business For SALE!
San Jose, CA
$450,000
Established Laundromat in West Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Sacramento Area Property Management Portfolio
$250,000
Sacramento County, CA
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Santa Rosa (Windsor) CA
Windsor, CA
$1,100,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA
Hayward, CA
$925,000
FranchiseConserva Irrigation
Available in California
$50,000
High-End Residential Architecture Firm: Owner Wanting Strategic Partn
Los Angeles, CA
$745,000
Fresno Pool Service Route for Sale
Fresno County, CA
$267,300
Ventura Maintenance Business
Oxnard, CA
$115,000
Paternity and Court-Ordered DNA Testing Business – Nationwide Clients
Sacramento County, CA
$400,000
Recurring Revenue Stream! Great Multi-County Pest Control Business
Thousand Oaks, CA
$1,300,000
$60M+ Large Clinical Laboratory – Full Robotic Automation
California
$75,000,000
Attractive Retail T Shirt Store & Custom Print Shop
Escondido, CA
$75,000
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Profitable Accessibility Consulting Firm
California
$399,000
FranchiseDryer Vent Squad
Available Nationwide
$50,000
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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