San Jose, CA
$109,000
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Home Based Digital Advertising Firm For Sale
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$125,000
Hotel For Sale Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
$19,500,000
Established Nearshore Software Staff Augmentation Firm
Orange County, CA
Locksmith Business For Sale In Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$749,000
29-Year-Old Insulation Contractor Located In Northern California
California
$1,100,000
Well Established Turn Key Locksmith retail and service
Ventura County, CA
$360,000
Orangevale Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$98,400
Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Cannabis Testing Laboratory, ISO Certified, Active in California
California
$2,400,000
FranchisePlumbingPro
Available in California
$100,000
Dry Cleaning Plant
Diamond Bar, CA
$235,000
Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Bay Area, CA. Very Profitable!
Sunnyvale, CA
Laundromat Opportunity in the Heart of Camarillo
Camarillo, CA
$240,000
Mail Box rental & shipping in Silver Lake
Los Angeles, CA
$115,000
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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Land Use Consulting North County San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$750,000
Profitable Catering Company in SoCal
California
$4,650,000
Landscape Aeration & Irrigation Service
Los Angeles, CA
$1,500,000
Los Angeles Franchise Expansion - Forbes Top 10 Franchise Cleaning
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
San Diego Franchise Expansion - Forbes Top 10 Franchise Home Cleaning
San Diego, CA
$350,000
FranchiseConserva Irrigation
Available in California
$50,000
Soil & Foundation Engineering Company
La Mesa, CA
$195,000
Third-Party Wrap Insurance Administrator
California
$350,000
Profitable, Respected Business with a Blue-Chip Customer Base
$8,100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,779,000 Income - Property Management / Manager-run, Fully Staffed
Cambria, CA
$8,895,000
Cypress Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
$70,800
Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Antioch Pool Service Route for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$136,800
Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland as Absentee Owner's Run
Oakland, CA
$623,000
Dry Cleaner in Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks, CA
$350,000
UPS Store in Lakewood
Lakewood, CA
$690,000
FranchiseMr. Electric
Available Nationwide
$65,000
Coin Laundry For Sale in Woodland-Yolo County as Absentee Owner's Run
Woodland, CA
$350,000
Coin/Card Laundry For Sale in Campbell as Absentee Owner's Run
Campbell, CA
$289,900
California Staging Co. - Transform Your Space, Maximize Your Value
$60,000
Oakland, CA
Established High-End Landscaping Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,200,000
Dry Cleaner Agency Great Location Near Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA
$50,000
FranchiseNoble Locksmith
Available Nationwide
$105,000
9 FedEx P&D Routes - Northern California
California
$1,150,000
Popular El Monte location with tons of potential
El Monte, CA
$205,000
Established Swimming Pool Routes for sale in So. California
Upland, CA
$280,000
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
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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Established Medical Transportation Business
Riverside County, CA
$1,200,000
Well Established Drycleaning Business (Semi-Absentee)
Sacramento, CA
$235,000
Carmel By The Sea Real Estate Company
$1,600,000
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Retiring Dry Cleaners in Whittier
Whittier, CA
$160,000
Coin Laundromat Ready for Remodel
Los Angeles, CA
$85,000
FranchisePestmaster
Available Nationwide
$50,000
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
Turnkey Laundromat in a Prime Shopping Center of San Gabriel Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
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
Unlock Unlimited Income Potential: Top-Tier Janitorial Franchise
Riverside, CA
$250,000
45yo San Diego Driving & Traffic School
San Diego, CA
$165,000
FranchiseBenjamin Franklin Plumbing
Available in California
$150,000
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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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.
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