Sacramento County, CA
$48,000
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
El Dorado Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
Customer Service Software Company
California
$1,500,000
Growing Dry Cleaning operation in resilient up-market district
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco County, CA
$361,095
Calabasas Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$43,200
Folsom Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$84,000
Proj $1.2M EBITDA Tech-Driven Real Estate Brokerage with $700M+ Deals
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,090,000
Hilmar Pool Service Route for Sale
Merced County, CA
$27,600
The UPS Store Franchise in Alameda County CA
Alameda County, CA
$849,000
Established Landscaping Business Serving Long Beach/South LA/North OC
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
30 yrs. old clinical lab, PPOs BC, BS, UHC, HealthNet, Medi-Medi
Encino, CA
$2,300,000
FranchiseFive Star Painting
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Coin Operated Laundry Main Street In Plaza
Van Nuys, CA
$349,000
Carpet Cleaning Business
Fresno, CA
$300,000
Established Sandblasting and Powder Coating Business
$200,000
San Diego County, CA
Property Damage/Restoration Company
Pleasanton, CA
$525,000
Outdoor Power Equipment Retail & Service Business
California
$599,000
Helen Liu
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Orange County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners - we will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Our rigorous training equips brokers to deliver strategic guidance for smooth, successful business sales.
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Established Solar & Battery Installations Business In-House Installers
California
$1,495,000
Monterey County-Established Flooring Franchise with Mobile Showroom
Salinas, CA
$250,000
Immigration Law Practice with Steady Client Base – Well Established!
Los Angeles, CA
$330,000
Established Real Estate Staging Company
Orange County, CA
$300,000
Retail Shipping & Business Services Store with Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
$70,000
FranchiseFully Promoted
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Outstanding Property Damage & Restoration Company
San Diego, CA
$524,999
Auto Glass Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
High demand recession proof business. Serving all of California
$50,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Landscape Maintenance Business San Diego County Price Reduced
San Diego County, CA
$275,000
Leadership Training Business - $123K Cash Flow
Riverside County, CA
$245,000
Cute & Steady Income Agency of Cleaners
San Bernardino County, CA
$180,000
Make your mark on Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Mail Box Rental shipping in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$125,000
Hotel For Sale Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
$19,500,000
FranchiseCEO Life Corporation
Available Nationwide
$200,000
Established Nearshore Software Staff Augmentation Firm
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,000,000
Locksmith Business Los Angeles County Price Reduced
Los Angeles County, CA
$695,000
Sacramento Area Property Management Portfolio
$250,000
Sacramento County, CA
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
FranchiseGotcha Covered
Available Nationwide
$150,000
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
Dry Cleaning Plant
Diamond Bar, CA
$235,000
Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Mail Box rental & shipping in Silver Lake
Los Angeles, CA
$115,000
Michael Faust
First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice business Brokers Van Nuys is an independently owned and operated office of First Choice business Brokers. The Broker/Owner of this office has been with the company for nearly two decades. Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8.5 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the ease and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers. If you are a business owner, whether you feel that a disposition of your business is right around the corner or years in the future, you can be provided with a Current Market Analysis that will give you a very good idea of the value of your business today. Also, you may receive recommendations for changes that could result in a dramatic increase in the value of your business by the time you are ready to sell. If you are interested in buying a business, your representative from First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys has the background and training to guide you through the process, negotiate on your behalf effectively and manage the close of the sale. This will enable you to find and acquire the business opportunity of your choice and complete a purchase with confidence that it's being handled in a competent, professional and efficient manner. Call the office at First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys and take advantage of the power of a unified, national organization designed to provide business buyers and sellers with the highest levels of service, integrity and confidentiality available in the industry! (818) 810-4242
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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
Turnkey National Construction Platform | W/ Full Operations Team
$450,000
Camarillo, CA
Soil & Foundation Engineering Company
La Mesa, CA
$195,000
$1,050,000 Income - Property Management / Manager-run, Fully Staffed
Cambria, CA
$3,675,000
FranchiseHouseMaster
Available Nationwide
$25,000
Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland as Absentee Owner's Run
Oakland, CA
$563,000
Dry Cleaner in Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks, CA
$350,000
UPS Store in Lakewood
Lakewood, CA
$690,000
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
Established High-End Landscaping Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,200,000
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
FranchiseNetwork in Action
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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