Ventura County, CA
$67,200
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Simi Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
Boutique Clinical Laboratory – PPOs, Medicare, Medi-Cal & Pathology
Orange County, CA
$8,000,000
Medical Overpayments Recovery Business
California
$10,500,000
Junk Hauling/Demolition Business (Profitable)
Los Angeles, CA
$300,000
Senior Transition, Estate Sales & Sales Auctions Company - Riverside
Riverside, CA
$399,000
CA Laboratory with Medicare, Medi-Cal, Z-code, All Molecular, Note
Riverside, CA
$550,000
Staffing Franchise – Two Territories, Seller Financing Available
San Bernardino County, CA
$730,000
Turnkey Salon Opportunity – Perfect for Stylists Ready to Own & Grow!
San Diego, CA
$159,999
Take Over Established Gardening Accounts
Oakland, CA
$69,900
Remodeled beauty in Carson
Carson, CA
$895,000
FranchiseReal Estate Sales, LLC - Flip Cheap Houses
Available in California
$30,000
Online Sports Uniform Sales, Huge Potential
San Joaquin County, CA
$350,000
Profitable Pest Control Franchise – Serving Orange & LA Co
Orange County, CA
$950,000
Highly profitable laundromat portfolio
$2,400,000
San Jose, CA
Brand Strategy & Communications Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,245,000
Confidential Law Practice for Sale with Contracts
Los Angeles County, CA
$500,000
Bill Corley - BottomLine Business Brokers
BottomLine Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Professionally, confidentially and with the highest integrity, BottomLine provides business brokerage and M&A services to Buyers and Sellers of small and medium-sized California businesses across a wide range of industries. Our team of experienced, licensed brokers provide exceptional service, from the first client meeting to the close of escrow ... and beyond! BottomLine is the brokerage with a competitive edge, a powerful blend of old school sales finesse and modern digital marketing. We have an active following - half our deals come from our massive database of qualified buyers, who also love to purchase the real estate. We work tirelessly to match each business for sale with the right buyer and guide the company through the complexities of transitioning to new ownership. If it's a business, our brokers have sold one just like it! With well over a thousand businesses sold under one roof, we deliver superior results. And that's the BottomLine. Business Owners: •No Upfront Fees - Only pay when your business sells. •Valuations - Business valuations take experience: they're a blend of the state of your company, its profitability and market conditions. We'll help determine fair market value. •Accomplished - The BottomLine team has sold businesses in YOUR industry. •Peace of Mind - Selling businesses is a full-time job; you run your company and let us handle the sale. •Experienced Guides - We shepherd the process from start to finish: documentation, marketing, due diligence, and escrow. •Representation Matters - Great representation stacks the odds in favor of a successful sale. A BottomLine broker is a huge advantage! Buyers: •Opportunity - Each business we represent is an opportunity for the right Buyer. •The Highest Standards - We represent each business with integrity, disclosure, and accuracy. •First Time Buyers Welcome - Many of our Buyers are first-timers. Don’t worry, we’ll coach you through the process.
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Architectural Firm with 4 Years of Upward Growth
Los Angeles, CA
$1,655,000
Los Alamitos Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
$148,800
Security Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service
Stanislaus County, CA
$600,000
(Long Term) Residential Property Firm
Bakersfield, CA
$204,999
***Sale Pending***LA County Residential & Commercial Plumbing Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,600,000
FranchiseCanine Dimensions In-home Dog Training
Available in California
$65,000
Sacramento Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$103,200
Turnkey Shoe and Luggage Repair Shop for Sale - Motivated Seller!
Temecula, CA
$100,000
North San Diego County: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$750,000
San Diego, CA
Market-Leading Flooring Company with 2x Real Estate Assets($3.3M)
California
$350,000
Premier Event Staffing Company – Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Niche Architecture Firm - North Coastal San Diego
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Premier Full-Service Fencing Contractor - Shasta County
Shasta County, CA
$329,000
Small owner/operator alarm company for sell-owner retiring
Anaheim, CA
$160,000
Boutique HOA Management Company-Orange & LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
$280,000
Coin Op Laundromat-Brand New Machines-Location Location Location
Fresno, CA
$779,900
FranchiseNTV 360
Available Nationwide
$35,000
Dry Cleaners in Vallejo for sale!
Vallejo, CA
$329,000
Agency Dry Cleaners Rich area with retiring
Long Beach, CA
$80,000
Turnkey Airbnb Portfolio – 3 Adjacent Homes / 15 Rooms – High Cashflow
$230,000
Los Angeles, CA
**Not Available Yet** - Residential Cleaning Business in San Diego
San Diego, CA
$875,000
Be Your Own Boss! Thriving Dry Cleaning Business for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$450,000
FranchiseDRYmedic Restoration Services
Available in California
$75,000
Thousands Oak Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$62,400
Pocket Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$120,600
Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales
California
$2,195,000
Calabasas Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$58,800
Fast Growing Junk Removal Business
Los Angeles, CA
$170,000
Scott Beaton
SellingRestaurants
Serving Placer County, CA
Your Source for acquiring and selling Restaurants, Bars, Commercial leasing and Real Estate sales.
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Well Established Handyman Service Company
Sacramento County, CA
$291,000
Cat Sitting Service Bay Area Professional In-Home Cat Care
San Francisco County, CA
$249,900
3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Rialto, CA
$1,095,000
Bloomington, CA
Established Residential and Commercial Painter Franchise
Ventura County, CA
$260,000
High End Int'l Modeling Agency
Beverly Hills, CA
$200,000
FranchiseAmramp
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Metal Finishing
California
$378,263
Los Angeles Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$114,000
Busy & Lucrative Organic Dry Cleaners
Fair Oaks, CA
$85,000
Chico Pool Service Route for Sale
Butte County, CA
$18,000
Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise - Upscale Beach LA Community
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Perfection in the East Valley
Burbank, CA
$875,000
Establised Pest Control Biz - Recurring Revenue
Sacramento County, CA
$740,000
DRY CLEANERS, $600K+ Annually, $160K+ Profit-No. CA
Santa Rosa, CA
$495,000
Local Packing and Shipping Business Since 1983
Redding, CA
$179,500
FranchiseFive Star Painting
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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