California

Marketing and Advertising Businesses in CA For Sale

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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...

$3,700,000

Cash Flow: $1,100,208

$3,700,000

Cash Flow: $1,100,208

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Promotional Products & Apparel Business

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...

$150,000

Cash Flow: $35,813

$150,000

Cash Flow: $35,813

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...

$115,000

$115,000

25-Year National Marketing Platform with 420 Regional Brands

Monterey, CA

Business Description After 25 years building one of the nation's largest regional digital media and performance marketing platforms, the founders are retiring and have intentionally priced the...

$1,900,000

Cash Flow: $244,724

$1,900,000

Cash Flow: $244,724

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...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $104,000

Established FASTSIGNS Franchise - Projected $149,000 Cash Flow in 2026

San Bernardino County, CA

Acquire an operating FASTSIGNS center with existing customers, trained staff, production equipment, franchise support, 230V electrical service, and improved 2026 projected results. This is an...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $118,000

Established Catering, Food Truck & Experiential Events Company

South San Francisco, CA

Established Bay Area catering, food truck, and experiential events business with more than a decade of operating history. Beyond The Border has developed from a food truck concept into a diversified...

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$775,000

$775,000

Cash Flow: $365,524

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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$249,000

$249,000

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...

$389,500

$389,500

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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$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Lapels Dry Cleaning
Franchise

Available Nationwide

The Future of Dry Cleaning!

$125,000

$125,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $379,118

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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$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

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...

$250,000

$250,000

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...

$225,000

$225,000

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...

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Cash Flow: $353,000

Medical Technology Marketing Research & Consulting Company

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS Based in Northern California, the Company provides global Voice-of-Customer marketing research to the healthcare, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries. The Company’s...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $250,000

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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Real Estate Photography, 3D Matterport, Drone, Floor Plans & Websites

Alameda County, CA

For over 16 years, this business has been one of the most trusted real estate media companies in the San Francisco Bay Area — and it's now built to scale nationally. Founded in 2010, the company...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $140,466

Profitable Local Lead Generation Portfolio - Recurring Revenue

Los Angeles County, CA

Profitable online business that generates exclusive leads for local service companies through niche websites. Designed to produce recurring monthly revenue with low overhead and minimal day-to-day...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $38,000

Absentee, Remotely Run Wedding Photography & Videography Business

Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established wedding photography and videography business serving more than 15 major metropolitan markets across the United States. Founded in 2021, the...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $213,465

Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This well-established Company is renowned for its high-quality marketing materials and exceptional turnaround, serving real estate professionals throughout the local community....

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $198,000

Digital Marketing + Web Design | Home Care & Eldercare Focus | Remote

San Diego County, CA

Founded in 2016, this full-service digital marketing agency has spent nearly a decade building a focused niche serving home care and eldercare businesses—a sector experiencing sustained, long-term...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $122,646

Grasons Estate Sales & Business Liquidations
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit with Grasons Estate Sales & Business Liquidations, the #1 home-based estate sales & business liquidations franchise! Tap into a proven and trusted brand that has redefined excellence in this market.

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $204,089

Embroidery & Promotional Product Co. w/Prestigious Established Clients

Santa Barbara County, CA

Established in 1998, this full-service custom apparel and promotional products company specializes in embroidery, screen printing, and graphic design. With a strong commitment to quality craftsmanship...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $121,543

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 Analyzed10
Asking Price$290,000
Reported Revenue$605,000
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$121,543
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$237,500$290,000$356,250

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.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$312,183$102,000
Median$605,000$121,543
Upper Quartile$814,488$169,233

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.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.432.28
Median0.612.46
Upper Quartile0.902.66

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 $290,000, though prices range from under $237,500 to well over $356,250.

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 $121,543, 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 0.90, with a median of 0.61. Earning multiples range from 2.28 to 2.66, with the median at 2.46. This means the typical Marketing and Advertising Business in California may ask for around 0.61 times its annual revenue, and 2.46 times its annual owner earnings.

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