Irvine, CA
$4,500,000

Irvine, CA
$4,500,000

Sylmar, CA
$450,000

Montebello, CA
$288,000

Los Angeles County, CA
$468,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$160,000
San Jose, CA
$1,035,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$300,000
Simi Valley, CA
$150,000
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $705,000
Available in California
$50,000
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Orange County, CA
$168,000
Silver Lake, CA
$229,000
Van Nuys, CA
$389,000
Van Nuys, CA
$119,000
Margot Murphy
eXp Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
Margot Murphy is an intermediary and business brokerage VP at eXp Commercial and most known for her ability to consistently attract the right acquiring parties to an opportunity. This is largely attributed to her marketing-centric approach, encompassing her proprietary database, and driven by her ability to create high demand for her seller clients and the companies they own. Her unique approach and ability to capture the essence of a business operation, communicate it, package it and effectively promote it, exposes her clients to a top-dollar sale. The overarching goal of her efforts is to ensure win-win outcomes for both seller and acquirer. Business Sales Brokered by eXp Commercial | CA DRE# 02134436
West Hills, CA
$149,000
Orange County, CA
$1,500,000
Mountain View, CA
$349,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$230,000
Available in California
$65,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
$229,899
Los Angeles County, CA
$275,000
Contra Costa County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $438,000
Orange County, CA
$275,000
North Hollywood, CA
$595,000
Madera County, CA
$350,000
California
$2,350,000
Tracy, CA
$990,000
Duarte, CA
$495,000
Available Nationwide
$35,000
Ventura, CA
$125,000
Riverside County, CA
$535,000
Riverside County, CA
$1,100,000
Riverside County, CA
$825,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Inglewood, CA
$475,000
Dana Point, CA
$995,000
Ventura County, CA
$190,000
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$525,000
Orange County, CA
$175,000
San Diego County, CA
$159,000
Lynwood, CA
$180,000
Paul Semenoff
The Capital Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Simply put, we are a business brokerage that will help you buy a business or sell your business. Our role at The Capital Group as Intermediaries means that we work for both buyer and seller in the transfer of a business opportunity. For the seller, we will analyze, valuate, market and ultimately join them with qualified buyers. For those searching for a business opportunity we offer a variety of services to accomplish that. We will guide buyer and seller through the negotiation process, financing, escrow and transition period. Our goal is to develop positive and lasting relationships with both buyer and seller and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect throughout and after the transitional period. We are a general brokerage, specializing all types of main street businesses. One of our areas of expertise is food service; restaurants and franchise restaurants. We have combined experience of over 75 years in food service operations, restaurant and restaurant franchise marketing in addition to transitioning a wide variety of many other types of businesses.
Santa Clara County, CA
$840,000
Available in California
$500,000
San Diego County, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Sacramento County, CA
$800,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$75,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $277,000
Riverside County, CA
$530,000
Fullerton, CA
$550,000
California
$42,000,000
Elk Grove, CA
$215,000
Available in California
$40,000
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
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 423 | 
| Median Asking Price | $322,500 | 
| Median Reported Revenue | $400,000 | 
| Median Reported Earnings | $136,896 | 
| Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. | |
California Service Business Valuation Multiples
| Range | Revenue | Earnings (SDE) | 
| Lower Quartile | 0.52 | 1.76 | 
| Median | 0.80 | 2.58 | 
| Upper Quartile | 1.18 | 3.47 | 
| Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. | ||
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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