Elk Grove, CA
$215,000
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Long Established Dry Cleaners For Sale
Process Server Business
Sacramento County, CA
$175,000
Online and Facility Security Guard and Firearms Training Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$732,000
Profitable Beauty Supply in K-Town in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Profitable General Engineering Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$3,600,000
Rare chance to cash in on Hollywood location with loads of potential.
West Hollywood, CA
$330,000
Popular Day Spa In Affluent Neighborhood Near FiDi
San Francisco County, CA
$145,000
Famous COVID Lab sells Licenses, Credentials, and Equipment
Santa Monica, CA
$325,000
Digital Advertising Company For Sale
San Jose, CA
$115,000
Cannabis Laboratory, California, ISO, Fully Equipped, Seller Note
San Diego, CA
$1,750,000
FranchiseMolly Maid
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Balloon Store
Los Angeles County, CA
$25,000
Appliance Repair company with accounts AND Technicians!
Contra Costa County, CA
$169,000
Established Dry Cleaners@Amazing Location w/Big Growth Potential
Santa Clara, CA
$75,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Carson CA
Carson, CA
$995,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes, FREMONT CA
Newark, CA
$893,000
Greg Carpenter
Horizon M&A Advisors
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
When it is time to sell your business, what is important to you? Of course,getting the best price and terms, but also confidentiality, professional management of the process, avoiding risks by thorough preparation, selling to the buyer who will most likely succeed in growing the business, preserving the legacy of the business you have established, and more, are probably important to you. At Horizon M&A Advisors, we focus on putting your interestes first. Our experienced agents have sold hundreds of businesses. Several have owned businesses or have had careers as professional advisors in accounting, tax, and consulting. We have held management positions in public companies and private companies to lead teams of marketing, sales, manufacturing and other functions. We will understand your business and prioritize your requirements. Horizon M&A Advisors serves sellers of middle market businesses with revenues of $5 million to $100 million and sellers of smaller businesses that are suitable for addon acquisitions by larger firms. We serve institutional buyers including public companies, private equity and privately held companies. We specialize in manufacturing (especially precision sheetmetal and machining), building maintenance services and contracting service businesses such as HVAC, Plumbing, etc., but we are generalists and are capable of selling any type of business. We have sold everything from software, high-tech testing and contract manufacturing to service and distribution businesses. We have substantial research resources that enable us to study any industry quickly.
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Highly Profitable Dry Cleaner in the Beach City of San Diego (Sol)
San Diego County, CA
$800,000
Dry Cleaners in Roseville for sale!
Roseville, CA
$199,000
Electrical Subcontracting Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Good Reputation Lab with Large Customer Database, Equipped for PCR/Gen
Irvine, CA
$650,000
FranchiseComplete Pest Solutions
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Low Voltage Electrical Contractor, AV Install & Service+
Ventura County, CA
$700,000
Interior Architectural Design Firm Hospitality resort Luxury Homes
Irvine, CA
$175,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Burbank CA
Sun Valley, CA
$1,650,000
ESTABLISHED PROFITABLE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
Riverside County, CA
$650,000
Price Reduce! Environmentally Safe Dry Cleaners in San Rafael For SALE
San Rafael, CA
$149,000
Market with the meat in Chino
Chino, CA
$1,270,000
Profitable Residential Smart Home Integration/ Audio Visual Co.
Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
Pool Service and Repair - San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$525,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale
Arcadia, CA
$143,000
FranchiseGarageExperts
Available Nationwide
$65,000
East Bay Landscape Company for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$175,000
GREAT LOCATION Eagle Rock Laundry
Eagle Rock, CA
$670,000
Absentee Run Coin Laundry in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$770,000
***In Escrow*** Profitable HOA Property Management Company in OC
Orange County, CA
$695,000
FranchiseMobility City
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Turnkey Northern California Fencing Company
Shasta County, CA
$1,000,000
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$249,000
Dry Cleaners in Santa Clarita( Newhall)
Newhall, CA
$100,000
Dry cleaner ($220,000 net yearly)
Los Angeles, CA
$598,000
Mail Box Rental in Encino
Encino, CA
$119,000
Established 30 Year Legal Firm in California For Sale
California
$500,000
Business Coaching and Training Franchise
San Bernardino County, CA
$250,000
Well-Established Carpet and Floor Cleaning Company
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$235,000
Bob Crandall
BC Business Brokers, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
I have brokered sales of businesses and commercial real estate for over 30 years. I also specialize in commercial real estate leases, having brokered over 500 transactions.
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Electronics Design Firm with Fortune 500 clients
Alameda County, CA
Cash Flow: $200,000
FranchiseOffice Pride Commercial Cleaning
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Coin Laundry & Coin Car Wash with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000
Sauna/ Health Spa in San Fernando Valley
Northridge, CA
$7,500,000
RV Service and Parts Sales Company
San Francisco County, CA
$1,400,000
Architectural Firm
California
High-End Commercial & Residential Architect in Bay Area (17719)
California
$995,000
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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