San Diego County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established promotional products and branded merchandise business in San Diego County, operating under the world's largest promotional products and embroidery...
Cash Flow: $35,813
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Established Promotional Products & Apparel Business - Low Overhead
Orange County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a branded apparel and promotional products business backed by one of the most recognized names in the industry. The business helps companies strengthen their brands...
B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow
Butte County, CA
This is a rare chance to purchase a well-established B2B service provider with over 50 years of successful operations. Renowned for its quality and service, the business specializes in providing...
Cash Flow: $1,100,208
Established Bay Area Experiential Event Business + Iconic 1974 VW Bus
San Mateo, CA
Own one of the Bay Area's most recognizable mobile event businesses. Tap Truck SF is a turnkey experiential event company built around a beautifully restored 1974 Volkswagen Tap Truck, affectionately...
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High-Margin AI Marketing Agency | 40k+ MRR |Hospitality Based 0% Churn
Palo Alto, CA
This is a lean, high-margin AI-enabled marketing agency focused primarily on hospitality and service-based businesses. The company operates on a streamlined recurring-retainer model, providing paid...
Cash Flow: $56,000
Profitable Digital Family Marketing Network | Proprietary Technology
Monterey, CA
USFamilyGuide.com is a profitable, highly scalable national digital media and marketing platform serving the multi-billion-dollar family-oriented marketplace. Founded in 2001, the company has spent 25...
Profitable Promotional Products Business - 23 Years in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
This established promotional products and embroidery business presents an exceptional opportunity in Los Angeles County. Founded in 2001 and operating successfully for 23 years, this business has...
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Cash Flow: $105,000
Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County
Escondido, CA
This established promotional products and branded apparel business presents an exceptional opportunity in San Diego County's thriving Escondido market. Founded in 2014, this turnkey franchise has...
Cash Flow: $140,000
SBA Approved Semi-Absentee Embroidery & Screen-Printing Business
California
SBA Approved Semi-Absentee Embroidery & Screen-Printing Business- SC2281 This customer embroidery and screen printing business is a Northern California Sub Chapter S Corporation and has been in...
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Cash Flow: $100,000
Profitable Promotional Products Business
Riverside County, CA
Established in 2003, this profitable promotional products and marketing services business presents an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a turnkey operation with proven success....
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Cash Flow: $60,000
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$1.2M TTM Revenue Ai Marketing Agency | 76% Profit Margin
Palo Alto, CA
I am seeking a CASH buyer only. No SBA financing. This is intentionally priced and positioned for a fast, clean transaction with a qualified buyer. The valuation is at a near 35-40% discount. Looking...
Cash Flow: $892,000
50+ Years old Print, Promotional Products & Mailing Business for Sale
Riverside County, CA
50+ years established Print, Promotional Products & Mailing Business for Sale. Own a Trusted Local Brand with Multiple Revenue Streams Step into ownership of this Print & Mailing shop, a...
Cash Flow: $104,000
B2B Center - Print, Promotional & Marketing Business
Sacramento County, CA
Leading print, marketing & promo provider in Sacramento County. This is a great business to own for families, partnerships and sole proprietors. This center provides print, mail marketing, design and...
Promotional, Printing & Marketing Business
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a well established B2B print, promotional, large format and marketing business in Contra Costa County. With a solid foundation and a robust client base, this...
B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business
Monterey County, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire a well-established, highly profitable B2B service provider with over 50 years of success and a stellar local reputation. Specializing in print, marketing, and design...
Cash Flow: $353,000
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Buy or Sell a Marketing and Advertising Business in California
Marketing and advertising businesses listed for sale on BizBuySell include a wide range of service-based businesses that help companies promote products and generate demand, including full-service marketing agencies, digital advertising firms (SEO, PPC, social media), promotional products and branded merchandise companies, print and signage businesses, and niche B2B marketing consultancies. These businesses typically operate on a client-services model, generating revenue by delivering marketing campaigns, lead generation, branding, or advertising services to other businesses, often through recurring retainers, project-based fees, or performance-based arrangements, with value driven by expertise, client relationships, and the ability to produce measurable results like leads, traffic, or sales.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 10 |
| Asking Price | $277,500 |
| Reported Revenue | $605,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $119,772 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
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Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $168,750 | $277,500 | $300,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Marketing and Advertising Businesses for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $246,298 | $89,000 |
| Median | $605,000 | $119,772 |
| Upper Quartile | $956,757 | $198,505 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Marketing and Advertising Businesses listed for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.43 | 2.10 |
| Median | 0.59 | 2.41 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.05 | 2.60 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Marketing and Advertising Business in California?
The median asking price for an established Marketing and Advertising Business in California is $277,500, though prices range from under $168,750 to well over $300,000.
How much do Marketing and Advertising Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Marketing and Advertising Businesses in California is $605,000 and owners earn a median of $119,772, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Marketing and Advertising Business?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Marketing and Advertising Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 0.43 to 1.05, with a median of 0.59. Earning multiples range from 2.10 to 2.60, with the median at 2.41. This means the typical Marketing and Advertising Business in California may ask for around 0.59 times its annual revenue, and 2.41 times its annual owner earnings.
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