Orange County, CA
$325,000
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Unique Opportunity: Own a Party & Tool Rental Equipment Business
Established, Fully Equipped Coin Laundry – Turnkey Operation
North Hollywood, CA
$195,000
Food Service and Hospitality Consulting
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $489,000
Best Location Great Traffic Next to a Major Food Market
Los Angeles County, CA
$307,000
Dry Cleaners Agency-Semi-Absentee
Alameda County, CA
$79,500
Hi Volume Dry Cleaner Agency
Glendora, CA
$375,000
Appliance Repair and Servicing
San Diego, CA
$85,000
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
FranchiseMilliCare
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
Fully Equipped Central Kitchen for Sale – Walnut, CA
$200,000
Walnut, CA
#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
Steve Sharp, CBB, CBI
Sharp Business Brokers
Serving San Diego County, CA
Sharp Business Brokers is a full-service business brokerage agency specializing in the sale of businesses across a wide range of industries, including Service, Retail, Restaurants, Salons, Manufacturing, Transportation, Construction, Med Spas, Distribution, E-commerce, and Franchises. With a team of experienced agents, we provide business owners with expert guidance through every stage of the selling process, ensuring a seamless transition. Founded by Steve Sharp, a Certified Business Broker, Sharp Business Brokers was built on the principles of VALUE & SERVICE from start to finish. Steve has been selling businesses professionally since 2007 and has personally owned multiple businesses, including service, retail, wholesale distribution, and an online marketing agency. His hands-on experience with cash flow management, lease negotiations, employee challenges, and business growth gives Sharp Business Brokers a unique edge in understanding and addressing the needs of business owners. Whether you're looking to sell or buy a business, our team is committed to delivering expert guidance, strategic marketing, and strong negotiation to help you achieve your goals. Let Sharp Business Brokers put our experience to work for you!
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Flooring Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
$998,000
NEW PRICE -- EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY: Profitable Saw Sharpening Business
Santa Clara County, CA
$399,000
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
Well-established Asphalt Repair Service located in SoCal
Orange County, CA
$1,300,000
FranchiseGreen Home Solutions
Available in California
$350,000
Laundromat( Coin Laundry) in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$270,000
Profitable and Established Cleaning & Restoration Business for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
$285,000
B2B Robotics Franchise w National Accounts!
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
Opportunity to grow in Inglewood.
Inglewood, CA
$357,000
Gorgeous & Versatile Event Space w/Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen
Oakland, CA
$124,000
High-Tech Vending (Best Snacks & Drinks) - Huge Margins & Scalable
San Francisco, CA
$170,000
Full-Service Engineering Firm for Adventure/Attraction Parks
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $475,000
Landscape Architectural Design Firm with 40 Year Strong Reputation
California
$657,000
15 FedEx Ground Routes, Oceanside CA
Oceanside, CA
$2,300,000
Dry Cleaners for Sale in Albany
Albany, CA
$189,000
FranchiseIntelligent Office
Available Nationwide
$175,000
Tile Cleaning & Hard Surface Restoration
Calaveras County, CA
$195,000
Design & Build Landscaping Contractor
Alameda County, CA
$295,000
Catering Truck For Sale
$225,000
Los Angeles, CA
Capture Success: Established Photography Business
San Diego County, CA
$150,000
Established Cleaners with Loyal Customers
Los Angeles, CA
$179,000
FranchiseCraters & Freighters
Available in California
$100,000
Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Sacramento, CA
$250,000
Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$480,000
Mail Box Rental and Shipping Center
Palmdale, CA
$155,000
Mail Box Rental & shipping
Los Angeles, CA
$220,000
Outstanding Real Estate Management Co.
Stockton, CA
$196,999
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
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Property Management-Residential & Comm. Clientele-San Gabriel Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
$420,000
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Side Hustle or Full Time Cost Analytics Business w/ Strong Profits!
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
Appliance Repair company with accounts!
Contra Costa County, CA
$250,000
Dry Cleanig Agency in La Mirada
La Mirada, CA
$85,000
FranchiseLapels Dry Cleaning
Available Nationwide
$125,000
Profitable Building Services & Waterproofing – SBA Prequalified
Los Angeles County, CA
$4,300,000
Florist, Party & Event Planning For Sale Serving Bay Area
San Jose, CA
$555,000
Coin Op Laundromat - New Machines
Merced, CA
$1,700,000
Junk Hauling/Recycling Removal business
Chatsworth, CA
$349,000
FedEx Routes
San Diego, CA
$480,000
Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $176,000
Established Immigration Law Firm for Sale – Strong Reputation & Growth
Sacramento, CA
$900,000
Turn-Key Mail Box Center - Premier Location
Alameda County, CA
$106,000
Profitable Tailor Shop | 35+ Years in Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$40,000
FranchiseDoodyCalls
Available in California
$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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